Arriving at the car, Shen Lin helped her put the suitcase in the trunk. Seeing her reach for the rear door, he quickly stepped forward to block it with his hand, "Miss Lu, the front passenger seat is your place."
This was a personal request from Di Mingjue.
He did not wish to have any physical contact with Lu Sisi.
Taking her hand back from the car door handle in a daze, Lu Sisi awkwardly turned and entered the front passenger seat.
The sound by the seat reminded her to fasten her seatbelt.
With everything ready, the driver stepped on the accelerator, and the car started.
"Brother Mingjue, are we going to the hospital to see Uncle?" Lu Sisi twisted her upper body, deliberately trying to find a topic.
Since getting into the car, Di Mingjue had his arms crossed and his eyes closed, resting.
Lu Sisi's words did not make him open his eyes.
"Yes, the chairman is in the hospital now," Shen Lin replied in his stead.
Lu Sisi looked at the unmoving Di Mingjue and sullenly turned her head forward.
She had made the effort to return, but why did he still seem so indifferent?
After much thought, Lu Sisi felt she had not done enough.
The rain from the previous night had made the soil moist. As the wheels ran over it, the car was often forced to stall and stop.
The driver repeatedly got out to clear the mud from under the car.
During the clearing breaks, Lu Sisi also got out to help, often leaving Di Mingjue alone in the car.
"Brother Mingjue, why don't we wait and go back?" Lu Sisi stood by the window and earnestly suggested.
Once she stayed, she was sure she wouldn't miss this excellent opportunity again.
"Shen Lin, send someone to pick us up," Di Mingjue's gaze bypassed Lu Sisi completely.
There was no signal in the mountains, so they couldn't contact the outside world, nor could the outside world contact them.
Shen Lin was also considering whether to wait before returning when a tractor appeared from behind.
"Master," Shen Lin quickly stepped forward to stop him.
The man on the tractor looked down at Shen Lin below and then at the car parked ahead. "What's wrong? Is your car broken down?"
"No, the wheels are stuck. Master, could you help pull the car out?" Shen Lin asked.
"That's no problem. Let me see how I can drive my tractor up ahead."
Seeing the man's willingness, Shen Lin hurriedly called the driver to help.
Watching the opportunity slip away again, Lu Sisi mischievously looked at the tractor.
"Miss Lu, please move aside," Shen Lin turned to see Lu Sisi standing in the middle of the road, blocking the tractor's path.
Lu Sisi nodded, but her steps were slow as she moved aside.
The people behind were focused on getting the tractor in front of the car and didn't notice Lu Sisi.
"Ah~"
The tractor's buzzing sound suddenly stopped. In the quiet environment, Lu Sisi's wails echoed.
She sat on the ground, covered in mud. It was unclear where she was injured, but she kept wailing.
"Miss Lu, what's wrong?" Shen Lin came to her.
"My leg," Lu Sisi pointed to her mud-covered leg.
Shen Lin saw a sharp piece of wood beneath her leg. There seemed to be blood on the tip, but it was mixed with mud and water, making it unclear.
After a moment of hesitation, Shen Lin picked her up and moved her aside.
Lu Sisi grabbed Shen Lin's released hand and said nervously, "My leg was stabbed by a piece of wood and is bleeding."
Only she knew best whether it was bleeding or not.
Upon hearing this, Shen Lin turned to the car and told Di Mingjue about the situation.
Since going back wouldn't solve the problem, Di Mingjue insisted on returning and ordered Shen Lin to pull the car out of the mud pit as soon as possible.
Lu Sisi was left aside as they continued to guide the tractor forward. During the connection of the two vehicles, the tractor played the leading role in pulling the car out.
"No need."
The tractor driver refused the cash Shen Lin offered and voluntarily walked ahead to clear the way for them.