"Be careful!"
The young woman's actions were swift as she shot up from her seat to dash towards Jiang Zuoqing. Lithe fingers outstretched akin to the claws of an eagle as they grip around the collar of the man's shirt.
Pulling him aside in one quick motion while right foot kicked upwards at the edge of the dining table.
Crash!
The glass windows of the suite shattered from unknown impact followed by loud noises of indescribable popping.
Fractured fragments of glass shot forward like deadly arrows that glinted under the glow of chandeliers.
Blocked at the same juncture by the surface of the flying dining table as the duo hid under its towering shadow.
"What's happening?!!"
Jiang Zuoqing huddled closer towards the ground while sticking closer to the side of the turned table. Shards of glittering debris fell like summer rain onto the surface of his hair and expensive suit.
"I'm not sure…"
Yan Beiqing also leaned close against the sole barrier that shields them from the dangers of outside. Hand placed upon Jiang Zuoqing's back in a wordless protective posture.
Dududududu….
That popping sound again…
Brows furrowed together as the young man felt that the incessant sounds from outside is something he has heard of before.
Compelled to find out the source of this disturbance, our president poke his head out from the side of the furniture. Pressurized wind flooded the broken hotel windows with a gale that scratches at the skin of the youth.
Causing strands of short hair to wave about similar to seaweed underwater while they impede the youth's sight.
"Tch!"
A tinge of annoyance surfaced on handsome features as well structured digits raked those pesky strands back in rough motions. Finally granting the young man a clear enough view of the situation.
"What the heck?!!"
Jiang Zuoqing released a string of curses as almond eyes widened in disbelief at the scene spread out in front.
A large hole is made on the side of the hotel building where their dining area should be. Replaced by a scene of devastation filled with broken furniture and cracked floorings littered with shards of broken glass.
If it wasn't for the protection of the marble dining table, perhaps they too, would look like the rubble on the ground.
But that is not all.
As the true offender of this incident, at the very eye of this storm flies a hovering helicopter. Releasing that same popping noise that scratches at the depth of the young man's mind.
Pounding on the eardrums while giving Jiang Zuoqing the answer he seeks.
[So that's what was making those popping noises?!]
"Hey, wait!"
The young president's body jolted halfway out of the barrier in an attempt to stop the actions of the other party in horror.
Through those dark irises of his, it reflected the scene of a man in black opening the door to the flying vehicle.
It was someone Jiang Zuoqing had never seen before.
But that person seems to be familiar with him as the opposite party beamed him a wide polite grin. Following after, that mysterious man lifted the item in hand with an unhesitant aim towards their way.
Yan Beiqing: "Duck!"
Ratatatatatata!!
Fired shots rain down on the area with a frequency of storming rain that pitter patters on the ground and protection of their sole barrier.
"What kind of weapon is that?!" The young woman inquired with surprise in her voice.
The young emperor has never seen such weapons of any kind that can deal such huge devastation!
"Ah?! Rocket launcher, gatling, grenades, nukes!" Jiang Zuoqing hugged his arms around his head to protect himself from the flying debris. "How would I know?!"
"You don't know?" Yan Beiqing raised a brow while looking down at the youth.
How can a resident of this world not know of the weapons of this place?
"I'm just a normal person okay!?" Feeling looked down upon by the young woman's expression, Jiang Zuoqing shouted with displeasure.
"I might be a little more handsome than others, a bit- a lot wealthier than most people. Have a better body with chocolate abs and parents with influential backgrounds."
"But overall, I'm just a normal president who owns a large company! I just work at an office job from day to night! How can I understand something I have no interest in!?"
Near the end of the sentence, the young man nearly jumped up from the floor only to be pressed down again by the young woman.
"... …"
Revealing a helpless expression, the young woman released a helpless sigh before her facial features turned serious in the blink of an eye.
Pressing the young man further down on the ground, Yan Beiqing leaned against the youth as she spoke in a faint whisper.
"The table won't hold on for long. Before that happens, we need to run somewhere else."
Sharp eyes narrow with a glint of tranquil solemnity as they scanned the chamber for the best route of escape.
Obsidian pupils flitted through the area from left to right, taking in the items and paths before nodding in acknowledgement.
Ratatatatatata!!
The marble of the table begins to crack from the focused aim.
"Do you see that cabinet over there? When our opponent stops shooting, you run to the left while I run to the right. Hide behind the cabinet, it'll help in shielding even if it's little protection."
"What? Why?"
It wasn't as if Jiang Zuoqing was dissatisfied with this plan but the young president could not help asking. "Why can't we run towards the same place?"
Perhaps unused to being questioned so often by the same person, Yan Beiqing furrowed her brows for a split second. Her voice still tinges with a steady rhythm nonetheless as cherry lips open to explain.
"We don't know who or what reason we are being attacked for."
"By separating, we can make sure at least one of us survives this ordeal long enough for rescue. At the same moment, it can help pinpoint who the main target of this attack is."
"Did I explain clear enough? Now, at the count of three."
Jiang Beiqing: "Wait! Wait! I'm not ready!"
The young woman raised three fingers up in the air.
Ratatatatatata!
Attacks continue to pelt without an indication of stopping.
[Three.]
Yan Beiqing curved her ring finger down.
Ratatatata…
The heated weapon in the mysterious man's hand begins to slow down from lack of ammunition.
[Two.]
Middle finger curved downward as well.
Ratata…
With no other choice, the man in black glanced at the cracked marble with an accomplished grin. Reaching into the interior of the helicopter to replenish ammunition with the quickest speed.
Malicious sights turned away from the scene for a split moment in time.
[One.]
Yan Beiqing: "Now!"
Two shadows separated in differing directions as one flew to the right as the other dashed towards to left.
Witnessing this at the peripheral of his vision, the man in black immediately raised his weapon once more!
No more needs to be said as hands raised and fingers pressed.
Ratatatatatata!!!
Jiang Zuoqing: "?!!"
Yan Beiqing: "Ngh! Tch!"
Concerned for the young man's well being, Yan Beiqing had hesitated a few seconds more before turning to run.
This lapse of timing resulted in an injury that pierced straight through her left arm.
"Yan Beiqing!"
"Don't come over!"
Jiang Zuoqing's actions halted from a glare sent from the young woman that slashed at him akin to an unsheathe blade. Through her gaze, the young man could tell that Yan Beiqing's eyes contain boiling anger.
Telling the man in wordless actions that she would never forgive him if he were to forgo danger just to run towards her without concern for his own safety.
At the next second however, the young woman's cold expression melted in reveal of a gentle smile. Comforting the youth in a silent mouthing of the words, [ Jiang Zuoqing, don't worry.]
"... …"
Biting on the bottom of pale lips, the youth nodded before huddling closer behind the veil of the cabinet.
Almond eyes redden with an indescribable sense of incompetence as moisture wells at the corner of his eyes.
Blinking them away, the young man took a shaky breath before regaining enough calm to observe the situation once more.
Sounds of fire continued, but with less aim as the enemy could not locate them immediately.
Just as Jiang Zuoqing wondered what else could be done, the long anticipated rescue finally arrived.
[This is the police! Surrender immediately and direct your vehicle to the nearest landing station at once!]
Heading their way with speed are tens of helicopters flying in the air while broadcasting the same command.
[I repeat, this is the police. The black helicopter ahead, land your vehicle and surrender or we will use force!]
Hearing these commands, the man in black merely furrowed his brows before seemingly directing a string of commands to the pilot. Following after, he turned around to aim his weapon towards the approaching copters with a devilish smirk.
Just as he was about to shoot however, an unknown projectile from behind flew with awe inspiring speed!
Dashing straight towards the back of that man's head with perfect aim!
Bang!
The man lost immediate consciousness and fell from his standing on the helicopter. Plummeting straight down onto the streets from a twenty-seven level high building.
Seeing these results, the pilot made no hesitations to flee the scene.
Turning the copter away to fly further towards the sky under the chase of other police helicopters.
Tranquility finally descends onto the ruined chamber…
Jiang Zuoqing: "Yan Beiqing!!!"
The young woman releases a breath of relief as her consciousness submerges into deep oblivion.