Li Chen spent the rest of the night pondering the profound implications of his own death, grappling with the fear it instilled in him. He felt an urgent need to talk to his mother and gain a deeper understanding of how the mysterious drug truly worked.
The following day, he was roused from his thoughts by the voices of Sun Lixia and Xu Zhonhao. Sun Lixia, sounding determined, said to Xu Zhonhao, "Someone wants us dead. I need you to protect him."
Xu Zhonhao, equally determined, replied, "I understand, ma'am, but he is not that weak."
Sun Lixia emphasized, "You were sent here to protect him. If anything happens to him, you know the consequences."
Respectfully bowing, Xu Zhonhao affirmed, "I understand, ma'am. I will protect him with my life."
Concerned, Sun Lixia inquired about the attackers at the house, asking, "Who are they?"
