Severing ties with family to marry the young marshal, his whole family chases me to the crematorium.

Chapter 112 Saving you guys is less worthwhile than saving a dog

Ruan Hongshuang walked halfway and looked back, only to find that Long Jiaojiao hadn't caught up yet, so she had to turn back. Just then, she saw Long Jiaojiao hurrying along with his short legs.

Long Jiaojiao's adorable and innocent appearance almost made Ruan Hongshuang forget the sense of crisis she had just experienced while being chased.

Ruan Hongshuang bent down, picked up Long Jiaojiao, and strode after Shen Qingyao and the others.

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After all this turmoil, the team, which was originally quite large, suffered a severe blow, losing more than half of its personnel.

Now, upon closer inspection, including the injured, the entire team consists of only about thirty people.

Worse still, most of these survivors had injuries of varying degrees, some of which were bloody and gruesome.

Some have mobility issues and can only walk with the help of their companions.

Just then, everyone saw Shen Qingyao being held tightly in Si Jingnian's arms as she slowly walked towards them from afar.

Everyone's hearts skipped a beat, and they all thought in unison: Could it be that even Shen Qingyao was seriously injured?

As a result, everyone's expression instantly turned ugly.

It should be noted that most of the members of their team were already injured. Fortunately, although these injured people were in poor physical condition, they were at least able to take care of themselves and protect themselves to some extent, even if they encountered danger.

However, now, seeing Shen Qingyao being carried back by Si Jingnian like a lifeless rag doll, with her head buried deep in his broad chest, no one could guess just how badly she was injured.

If her injury is so serious that she needs constant care, wouldn't that slow down the team's progress?

Not only that, but it also takes a lot of extra manpower and resources to take care of her alone, and there is even a possibility that other team members will be put in danger because of her.

Despite the discontent among many, Si Jingnian's power was so deeply entrenched that even those who harbored resentment dared only curse him silently in their hearts, never daring to show it on the surface.

At this moment, Si Jingnian and Shen Qingyao were still immersed in the awkward atmosphere between them, completely unaware of the hostile and questioning gazes around them.

Soon, their attention was drawn to Ruan Hongshuang, who was holding Long Jiaojiao.

First, Shen Qingyao was carried back by Si Jingnian, and then Ruan Hongshuang carried back the 'baby'. Everyone was immediately agitated.

"Why did you bring the child here? This isn't child's play; isn't this just ridiculous?"

No one dared to say anything to Si Jingnian, but they had no such reservations towards Ruan Hongshuang, and their tone of voice was quite impolite.

"That's right! Women should stay at home, take care of their husbands and children, and be good wives and mothers. It's outrageous that they would bring their children to a place like this to cause trouble!"

The crowd's resentment grew stronger, and they didn't bother to think about when this so-called child had appeared.

Ruan Hongshuang's once pretty face was now covered in frost, her expression frighteningly gloomy, every muscle on her face tense, radiating a chilling aura.

I never expected that at a time like this, someone would start bringing up gender issues.

But when she recalled the times she and Shen Qingyao were in danger, working together to overcome one difficult situation after another, why did those people remain silent about the idea that women should hide behind men?

Shen Qingyao had already broken free from Si Jingnian's warm and strong embrace.

She narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, her gaze sweeping coldly over everyone present like an icy blade.

"It is indeed my and my senior sister's fault. As women, we should not have set foot in this place. So, we can only trouble you all for the rest of the journey."

Shen Qingyao parted her lips slightly, and after speaking, she walked towards Ruan Hongshuang, reached out and pulled her back two steps, her posture clearly showing that she had no intention of participating anymore.

“That’s right! Junior Sister is absolutely right. We women should stay in the back and leave the matters at the front to the men.”

Ruan Hongshuang understood immediately and echoed Shen Qingyao's words. Then, the two of them found a corner and sat down comfortably.

Everyone was shocked. When they heard Shen Qingyao and Ruan Hongshuang's words, their faces instantly turned extremely ugly. It was as if each of them had eaten something bad and was suffering from severe constipation. Their features were contorted, and their expressions were quite embarrassed and angry.

They had just escaped death and knew their own limitations; they knew they couldn't possibly get out of here on their own.

But there's no way they'll back down.

"Alright! Everyone, stop arguing! The most important thing right now is for us all to work together to find the main burial chamber, and then figure out a way out."

Just as everyone was arguing, Secretary Chen's slightly anxious voice came from the crowd.

Upon hearing the sound, Shen Qingyao turned her head and her gaze fell on Secretary Chen.

His once fair face was now covered with tiny scratches, likely caused by a fall while desperately running away.

Seeing this, Shen Qingyao felt no sympathy whatsoever; instead, she cursed inwardly:

"Hmph! Serves him right!"

She simply couldn't have a good impression of this Secretary Chen; in fact, she had a very bad one.

Just now, when those people were verbally abusing her and Ruan Hongshuang, and even openly belittling them by their gender, this so-called leader chose to remain silent and did not step forward to stop such vile behavior.

And now? Seeing that she and Ruan Hongshuang had decided to give up and stop helping because they couldn't bear it anymore, this Secretary Chen stepped forward to act as a peacemaker, trying to quell the storm.

Thinking of this, Shen Qingyao became even angrier and couldn't help but glare fiercely at Secretary Chen, making no attempt to hide the disgust on her face.

Si Jingnian keenly caught the fleeting look of disgust in Shen Qingyao's eyes when she looked at Secretary Chen, and his heart tightened involuntarily.

He subconsciously took a few steps back from Secretary Chen, as if that would allow him to distance himself from the other party.

No, I absolutely cannot let his Ayao have any misunderstandings. I am completely different from those sycophants, hypocrites, and cunning people.

Thinking of this, Si Jingnian's gaze became even more resolute, and then he suddenly spoke:

"Ladies and gentlemen, please allow me to remind you that if my wife hadn't stepped forward and held that ferocious dragon back, you wouldn't even have the chance to stand here and point fingers right now!"

"Instead of being grateful, you act like this. I think saving you would be worse than saving a dog!"

His voice was as loud as a great bell, containing an undisguised anger and a hint of coldness.

Everyone couldn't help but turn their gazes toward him, while Si Jingnian fearlessly focused his attention precisely on each and every person who had just spoken ill of Shen Qingyao and her companions.

Those who were swept by Si Jingnian's sharp, hawk-like gaze involuntarily trembled, a chill rising from their spines.

They all fell silent, lowering their heads, no longer daring to look directly into Si Jingnian's imposing eyes.