The girl was completely weakened in her state. As she was hauled up from the ground, the phone slipped from her grip and fell to the floor. She yelped and wanted to bend down to grab it when the man pulled her into a deep hug.
He could sense the confusion in her heart; she was curious who he was. His arms that encircled her tightened to pull her deeper into his hug. Then, he buried his head into the nape of her neck and croaked out in a choking voice, "It's me. I'm Su Zhinian. I'm here…"
The girl in his arms froze when she heard the name. After a while, she asked slowly, "Who did you say you are?"
"Su Zhinian. I said, I'm Su Zhinian."
As if unable to believe him, she leaned into his clothes and took several deep breaths. As she did that, he read her mind. It is indeed Su Zhinian's scent…