TRANSMIGRATED TO THE 80S TO BECOME STEPMOTHERS FOR FIVE HIGHER-UPS

Chapter 102: Don't Save Me

Shao Qihai had been watching them the entire time. Therefore, he realized something was wrong immediately and quickly dived into the water to swim towards them.

He tried his best because he already knew who the person who appeared was.

His nickname was 'Old Fish', a nickname given to him because he was very proficient in water, like a fish. Every place with water is its territory.

That was the person they had been looking for all this time. Jiang Feng had chased after him.

Old Fish and his gang are all fugitives. Shao Qihai had faked his death so that his family would not get involved in such a dangerous situation. However, fate had played him. Mu Jingzhe and Shao Xi still ended up in the hands of such a person.

Shao Qihai's heart turned cold as an unprecedented panic swept through him. All he could think about was that he had to go faster.

However, he had to swim from the shore, so it was too far away and it seemed like he would not make it.

It was too late for the savior, Jiang Feng, Shao Qihai, or Ji Buwang.

Shao Xi was suddenly caught because Old Fish was being chased by someone, and because of the item Old Fish had brought, he was just randomly trying to catch someone to protect himself. At that moment, Shao Xi was in sight, so he made a comfortable target.

After all, Shao Xi was just a child and seemed to be easy to control. However, he never imagined that he would meet Mu Jingzhe, who did not care about his own life.

Mu Jingzhe held onto Shao Xi tightly and refused to let go. The Old Fish kicked him several times but still could not repel him.

Mu Jingzhe was strong and had an edge on land. However, he had actually lost this advantage in the water. Since he was not good at swimming, it was difficult for him to protect himself. He was kicked so hard that he immediately drank some mouthfuls of water and nearly drowned.

The only reason he did not let go completely was the strength of his determination.

“Release Shao Xi!” Shao Xi did not know how to swim, so he jumped up and down and drank some water mouthfuls. Seeing that the situation was getting worse, Mu Jingzhe was extremely anxious.

Old Fish were even more anxious. Every second he delayed would cause him endless trouble. He knew that Mu Jingzhe was not good at swimming, so he reached out and pressed Mu Jingzhe into the water.

Shao Xi's expression changed drastically when he saw this, and he ruthlessly bent the Old Fish's finger.

The Old Fish was in pain and could only let go of his hand to save his finger. The more he looked at Shao Xi, the angrier he became. Originally, Shao Xi's head had opened outside, but the furious Old Fish was now pressing him into the water as well.

Mu Jingzhe finally managed to stick out his head and started coughing. However, when he saw this, his expression changed, and he ruthlessly struck Old Yu, pulling Shao Xi up.

The fist landed right on the Old Fish's head, making him feel dizzy for a moment. Cruelty appeared in the depths of his eyes as he took out a knife.

Shao Xi's expression changed when he saw the blade. He shouted, "Mom, run!"

Mommy can't be hurt. Shao Xi struggled and shouted despite the water suffocating her. "Mom, get going!"

His eyes were filled with pleading. He did not want Mu Jingzhe to be in danger. He was already very grateful that he had tried this hard to save her. He couldn't let Mu Jingzhe get hurt because of him.

But how could Mu Jingzhe let go? He fought against the hand of the Old Fishman who was holding the knife with great difficulty. "Let him go!"

As soon as he said that, he cruelly kicked his lower body.

Old Fish did not think that Mu Jingzhe would dare to retaliate. He wanted to break away from Mu Jingzhe's hands, but he found that his strength was unusually great. He could not break away at all, and his kick was extremely painful.

He held Shao Xi with one hand while his knife-wielding hand was grasped by Mu Jingzhe. Mu Jingzhe gripped the Old Fish with one hand and grabbed Shao Xi with the other.

None of them could move a hand, so they were deadlocked. They can only rely on their feet.

Old Fish are very good. Mu Jingzhe was kicked again and again. Moreover, there was a sharp weapon hidden by his legs, so blood quickly appeared.

He waited for Mu Jingzhe to surrender, but he never expected Mu Jingzhe to refuse to let go even though he was about to faint.

He had used too much force, and the slap was painful. In the end, he had actually managed to recapture Shao Xi from Old Fish.

After Mu Jingzhe recaptured Shao Xi, he exerted his final strength and kicked the Old Fish hard. He directed a palm strike at Old Fish's throat and saw it sink before bringing Shao Xi back.

Ji Donghun had rowed the boat and followed them. So, he saw her as Mu Jingzhe brought Shao Xi out.

"This way."

Mu Jingzhe pulled the paddle that Ji Buwang handed over and leaned back to return Shao Xi to the boat.

When Shao Xi returned to the boat, Mu Jingzhe heaved a sigh of relief. However, he choked on too much water. Previously, he had only relied on his determination to endure. After sighing in relief, he felt his vision turn black and faint.

"Mu Jingzhe!" Ji Buwang watched as Mu Jingzhe sank into the water, his hands grabbing nothing.

"Mama!"

Just as Ji Buwang was about to jump down desperately, he heard the sound of splashing water as Mu Jingzhe was pulled by someone.

It was Shao Qihai, who had swam with all his might and saved Mu Jingzhe.

The boat was too small and made resuscitation difficult. Shao Qihai ignored Ji Buwang's shout and directly swam to the beach.

People on the beach throw buoys. When Shao Qihai grabbed him, he returned to the beach as quickly as possible.

After slapping his back to try and make him spit out water and see that Mu Jingzhe was still unconscious, Shao Qihai laid her down and was about to perform CPR on her when Ji Buwang and Shao Xi also came ashore.

"What are you doing?" Ji Buwang stopped Shao Qihai.

Shao Qihai said impatiently, "Save him."

Just as he was about to lower his head to perform CPR on her, he was stopped by Ji Buwang. “I also know how to do it. Let me do it."

Thinking Ji Buwang is still doing this kind of stunt at a critical moment! Shao Qihai was unwilling to push Ji Buwang away. "Don't get in my way when I save someone."

This is his wife. He's the one who's gonna save her.

Just as Shao Qihai was about to continue, he turned around and saw that while they were arguing, Shao Xi had already started saving him.

Shao Qihai and Ji Buwang: “..

Although Shao Xi was only a child and did not know how to swim, Mu Jingzhe had taught them first aid before, so he did not want to bother waiting for the two of them.

He did not even see Shao Qihai and Ji Buwang fighting. He only wanted to save Mu Jingzhe.

"Bu, please ... Please wake up."

Looking at Shao Xi, Shao Qihai and Ji Buwang instantly felt somewhat guilty. What did they just do?

After Shao Xi finished performing CPR, she raised Mu Jingzhe's head and pinched his nose. As he was about to continue, Mu Jingzhe coughed out a mouthful of water and woke up.

"Ohuk…"

"Mom, you're finally awake."

Feeling tense, Shao Xi watched as Mu Jingzhe opened his eyes and slumped to the ground.

“You scared me, Mom. You scared me. Do you know how scared I was before? I'm afraid you'll die trying to save me..”.

Shao Xi's voice shook. He did not dare to imagine what he would do if Mu Jingzhe died while saving him.

She had promised to treat Mu Jingzhe well and repay him. He had promised her so much, yet she had yet to have the chance to do all those things for him. He had promised so much to his grandmother and even promised to give Mu Jingzhe a pension. If Mommy died because of him now, how could he continue to live?

Thinking of this, Shao Xi could not help but cry. “Bu, do not risk anything in the future. Don't save me again.”.

Mu Jingzhe had just woken up when he was startled by Shao Xi's lament.

"I'm not dead, am I?" He tried to comfort her.

When he said this, Shao Xi became even more agitated. “But you almost died. You almost died. If you die, how will I face Grandpa, Grandma, and Uncle? How will I explain it to them? How am I going to explain it to Little Bei and the others?

“You just taught me that even if you know how to swim, you can't save people unless you're trained. Why don't you do what you preach? You obviously don't master swimming either. Why are you still trying to save me?”

How does his life compare to his?

In the past, when Shao Xi saw parents fighting for their children, she envied them for having good parents. Now that she has a mother like that, she's scared.

He would rather not have a mother like that.

A child like him, who had been abandoned even by his biological father, was nothing compared to Mu Jingzhe risking his life for him.

“Bu, promise me you won't risk anything for me. I'm afraid.” Shao Xi is scared. She was terrified when she saw Mu Jingzhe sink to the bottom.

He was more afraid than if he died.

He would rather die than let Mu Jingzhe face such danger.