Chapter 320 - 318: A Flicker Before the End
"Oh, very soon?"
Chen Tianlong said lightly, his foot on the accelerator never loosening, pressing it all the way down.
The car sped on the highway for two hours, finally seeing a city ahead in the distance. Yet, upon entering about ten kilometers in, a chill could be felt.
This is really strange!
In South Sea City, this time of year is the transition from summer to autumn, and it’s quite hot. Yet, here it suddenly grew cold, and the front was gray and hazy, looking as if it was snowing.
"It’s so cold! Chen Tianlong."
Liu Ting had visited before, but that was in winter, wearing a thick down jacket, so it didn’t feel unusual. This time was different; she came from summer, and certainly didn’t prepare much cold-weather clothing, only bringing a couple of fall coats.
"Hm, the temperature here is indeed odd. When we get out of the car later, quickly put on your coat so you don’t catch a cold." Chen Tianlong said with concern, having brought several coats just in case since Wu Mengting was ill.
After checking online, he learned that it’s cold here year-round, but didn’t expect it to be this cold.
"Achoo!"
At this moment, a sudden sneeze sounded from the back. Initially, Chen Tianlong thought it was Liu Ting, but the sound seemed familiar somehow?
And Liu Ting apparently didn’t react at first, looking at Chen Tianlong who glanced back at her, then suddenly realizing the sound came from her left side.
Could it be...
Liu Ting’s eyes widened, quickly turning to look at Wu Mengting on the left, only to see her slowly open her eyes and look around, unfamiliar with her surroundings.
"Don’t... don’t hurt my Chen Tianlong..."
Wu Mengting’s eyes were evidently blurry, taking in the unfamiliar environment, recalling the scene before she lost consciousness, she hurriedly said.
Squeak!
A sudden screech of brakes sounded, stopping on the concrete road leading to Ice City. Chen Tianlong finally knew who had sneezed, wasn’t it his girlfriend Wu Mengting?
Relieved, he looked back excitedly, quickly got out of the car, opened the door, and held Wu Mengting in his arms, saying somewhat emotionally: "Mengting, you’re finally awake, you scared me, did you know?"
"Chen Tianlong, are you okay? I...what happened to me?"
Wu Mengting saw how tense Chen Tianlong was and saw a familiar person beside him, recognizing the woman as the female doctor Liu Ting from the South Sea No.1 Middle School clinic.
How did she end up following Chen Tianlong?
She then glanced at the passenger seat, where a very cultured-looking girl was blinking her eyes at her.
The girl looked very smart, it’s hard to tell her height sitting down, but her fair and tender face indicates she’s definitely a beauty.
Exquisite facial features, a proud chest, a pair of round black eyes flickering with liveliness, holding a hint of mystery.
"Chen Tianlong, who is the girl in front?"
Wu Mengting observed for a while before asking.
Seeing Wu Mengting acting as if nothing happened, Chen Tianlong was overjoyed, not directly answering her question but clasping Wu Mengting’s small hand and checking her pulse.
Moments later, Chen Tianlong frowned, Wu Mengting’s heart meridian was in disarray. Although her complexion looked great, it showed signs of a transient glow.
That is to say, if not cured within two to three days, she could be in life-threatening danger.
"Chen Tianlong, what’s wrong with me?"
Seeing Chen Tianlong not answering her question but rather holding her wrist, Wu Mengting knew he was worried and asked.
"It’s...it’s nothing, you’ve been poisoned, the girl in the car is a friend we met in Ouyang Town, as for what happened along the way, I’ll tell you slowly later."
Chen Tianlong knew Wu Mengting didn’t have much time left, he had to cure her of the Heart-Burning Gu Poison before the symptoms escalated.
Wu Mengting nodded, and as she prepared to get into the car, Ouyang Meijia suddenly jumped down from the front passenger seat. From the hug between Chen Tianlong and the girl earlier, it was evident their relationship was not ordinary.
Not wanting to act as a third wheel, Ouyang Meijia decided to move to the back seat of the car.
Wu Mengting wasn’t shy. As an inherently straightforward person, she felt favorable towards Ouyang Meijia for being perceptive enough to give up the spot.
"Thank you, I’m Wu Mengting, how should I address you?"
As Chen Tianlong’s legitimate girlfriend, faced with so many beauties, she still wanted to establish dominance to prevent anyone from swooping in and taking Chen Tianlong away.
"Hehe, hello, I’m Ouyang Meijia, you can just call me Meijia."
"Meijia, what a beautiful name!"
After speaking, Wu Mengting turned back and said to Chen Tianlong beside her: "By the way, where are we going? What exactly is this place?"
Chen Tianlong forced a smile, started the engine, and began telling Wu Mengting the details of the journey.
However, when it came to explaining the Heart-Burning Gu Poison that Wu Mengting was afflicted with, he only mentioned it briefly without detailing the severity, to avoid distressing her.
But Wu Mengting wasn’t foolish, she could definitely tell that even Divine Doctor Tan couldn’t cure the illness, so how could it be nothing?
"Chen Tianlong, be honest with me, won’t I live for only a few more days?"
Seeing Chen Tianlong’s somewhat melancholic face, Wu Mengting already suspected as much, otherwise, Chen Tianlong wouldn’t have traveled two days from South Sea City to arrive in such a cold and unfamiliar city.
"Mengting, don’t worry, I won’t let anything happen to you, absolutely not!"
Not knowing how to comfort her, Chen Tianlong could only promise.
"Hehe, I believe you!"
Wu Mengting knew her own condition well. Although she felt fine today, she couldn’t shake the feeling of her soul nearly slipping away, as if her spirit was about to leave her body.
Seeing this, the two girls in the back seat dared not say too much, fearing they might accidentally touch upon emotions and make things worse.
This state persisted until they reached Ice City.
Ice City wasn’t bustling, but many tourists came.
Mostly because of its natural environment, being cold year-round, hence the name Ice City.
"Wow, it’s so beautiful here!"
Wu Mengting had never seen such a beautiful city before, surprised to find it snow-covered in the middle of summer, feeling incredibly delighted.
"Yes, it’s beautiful!"
Though Liu Ting wasn’t seeing it for the first time, returning here brought a different pleasure.
Meanwhile, Ouyang Meijia, who had been quietly sitting in the back, had a look of heaviness, not saying a word. Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar city, she wondered what thoughts occupied her mind.
"Chen Tianlong, can I go out and play for a while?"
Well aware of her remaining time, Wu Mengting couldn’t resist the urge to explore this beautifully bleak scenery.
Even if she were to leave this world in a few days, she wished to cherish the final moments together with Chen Tianlong, savoring the gentle presence of this moment.