The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits-Chapter 1254 - 1258: The Promise (6)

The anxious waiting felt like an eternity, Zhang Yang was biting his finger on the shore, burning with anxiety.

He had no idea how things had turned into this.

According to his expectations and the agreement between the two, what he should be doing at this moment is stepping into Jing Lake.

Wasn’t the purpose of coming here tonight to die together romantically? The plan was for the two of them to die together romantically.

And now, the heroine has already jumped into the lake, next it was supposed to be his turn....

Zhang Yang abruptly rushed forward two steps, but soon his pace slowed down, until he was just one step away from the lake, he completely stopped, fear creeping into his heart.

The childhood experience of nearly drowning flashed through his mind, the painful memory of water choking him vividly etched, preventing him from taking that crucial step.

Let’s wait a little longer, maybe Chen Rong would rescue Su Li.

He had no idea how much time had passed, perhaps just a quarter of an hour, or maybe a long time.

Every minute, every second, was a torment for Zhang Yang.

He deeply regretted how he was suddenly possessed, coming up with the idea of dying together.

Suddenly, a ripple spread across the lake, followed by a head emerging from the water, bringing with it a series of large splashes.

Zhang Yang stared intently at the figure swimming towards the shore, full of hope.....

But as the figure approached, despair quickly took root in Zhang Yang’s heart.

No, there was nothing behind Chen Rong, she was alone....

He still dared not abandon hope, but couldn’t suppress his trembling as he asked, "She, where is she?"

Chen Rong brushed wet hair clinging to her forehead, pursed her lips and shook her head, "She sank too fast, I looked for a long time... couldn’t find her...."

Chen Rong lowered her head slightly, feeling downcast, her expression blurred by the wet lake water, barely clear, but she must be feeling guilty and regretful too.

Zhang Yang was disconcerted for a moment, then quickly reacted, wanting to rush to Jing Lake again, "No, I don’t believe it...."

Chen Rong continued to drag Zhang Yang, fearing he would do something irrational and irreversible.

She kept her gaze fixed on Zhang Yang, "Calm down, the light in the lake is too dim....now we need to go back and find people to help, don’t worry... Su Li will be fine, maybe she’s been carried by the current to another place...."

Chen Rong’s words were obviously just to comfort him, for someone who can’t swim, in this situation, odds of survival are slim.

But Chen Rong dared not say it, nor did Zhang Yang dare think about it, he hastily nodded repeatedly, as if reassured by her words, "Right, right, let’s go find someone to save Su Li."

"It’s all my fault, I shouldn’t have been so impulsive, originally thinking if everyone couldn’t accept us, then we...."

Zhang Yang choked up, unable to continue, tears streaming down his face.

Men rarely shed tears, only when truly hurt.

Zhang Yang’s tears, like scalding boiling water, burned Chen Rong’s heart too.

She couldn’t help but blurt out, "It’s not your fault, Su Li herself couldn’t think straight...."

Soon, Chen Rong realized she didn’t want Zhang Yang to misunderstand, quickly explaining, "I heard all the things you said before."

Chen Rong dared not look at Zhang Yang’s expression, bravely continued, "Su Li lacked trust in your relationship, if only she had listened to your words carefully, it wouldn’t have...."

The rest Chen Rong wouldn’t say out loud, after all the person might be gone.

All the wrongs can’t outweigh the respect due to the deceased.

Then, Chen Rong thought for a moment, mentioned casually, "This situation wasn’t what any of us wanted, but the Su Family might not understand.....people lose their reason, they might act impulsively...."

As Chen Rong spoke, her voice gradually lowered, revealing a hint of subtle unease and worry.

She suddenly raised her eyes, unexpectedly meeting Zhang Yang’s.

"Zhang Yang, I’m scared....the Su Family will surely blame me."

Zhang Yang quickly understood Chen Rong’s concerns, he patted her shoulder, "Don’t worry, none of this is your fault, you’re just helping us...."

"No, it’s all because of me, if I hadn’t let Su Li out, she wouldn’t have gotten into trouble."

Zhang Yang shook his head, "It’s not your fault, it’s something we decided long ago."

"We originally planned to die together tonight...." Zhang Yang revealed the truth to Chen Rong with difficulty, hoping to alleviate her undeserved guilt.

Chen Rong was instantly shocked by Zhang Yang’s words, worried and afraid, she clutched Zhang Yang’s arm, stammering, "No, don’t die, I won’t let you die."

Zhang Yang let out a painful long sigh, without saying a word.

Chen Rong couldn’t tell if Zhang Yang had dismissed that dreadful thought, she could only follow closely behind. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

The two stumbled towards the village, while the Su Family had discovered Su Li was missing, causing a huge uproar.

And the Su Li who plunged into the water, did not allow herself to sink directly, but hovered in the middle of the water, taking in everything happening onshore.

She saw Zhang Yang being held back by Chen Rong, and saw Chen Rong jumping in to save her.

Because the water of Jing Lake was clear and bright, though it was dark below, Su Li was certain, Chen Rong who swam around nearby certainly saw her floating yellow dress.

Su Li clearly saw Chen Rong glance in her direction but hesitated for a moment, abruptly turning, quickly swimming away in another direction.

She circled in other directions in the lake, deliberately keeping away from where Su Li was.

Anyone could tell, it seemed intentional.

Chen Rong didn’t want to save her, more precisely, she didn’t want to save the original owner, her good friend.

Such shallow friendship, wishing you would die, truly desperate....

Su Li quietly watched Chen Rong’s charade, witnessed her final obscure gaze left behind, then surfaced from the water.

From a distant place, Su Li moved her lips, lightly breathed towards Chen Rong.

And Chen Rong, horrified, stared wide-eyed, meeting Su Li’s gaze in the moonlight that broke through the waves.

Soon, Zhang Yang’s broken, anguished cries sounded from the shore, but Su Li listened coldly, unmoved.

Zhang Yang’s so-called pain, couldn’t elicit any empathy from her.

Did Zhang Yang love the original owner?

Perhaps he did, but he loved himself more.

In Su Li’s view, his love, dying together romantically....all of it was perhaps just rebellion against his parents and family.