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With a loud bang, Shi Ning was hit by the car and thrown into the air, crashing heavily to the ground.

Jiang Man and Qin Yishen felt a sudden darkness before their eyes and almost fainted.

They rushed to Shi Ning's side like madmen. Seeing their daughter lying motionless on the ground, her face covered in blood, Jiang Man knelt down with a thud, her hands trembling as she picked up Shi Ning, tears streaming down her face like a burst dam.

"Shi Ning, my precious daughter, wake up!"

Jiang Man sobbed uncontrollably. Qin Yishen's hands trembled as he pulled out his phone and dialed an emergency number. His voice was hoarse with fear and anger: "Quick! Come save my daughter!"

Chen Yu, Qin Yishen, and Shi An anxiously chased after Shi Ning in the direction she had run off.

Their steps were hurried and frantic, each step feeling as if it were pounding on their own hearts.

Qin Yishen's eyes were filled with anxiety and fear; he couldn't imagine what misfortune might befall Shi Ning.

Shi An bit her lip tightly, her brows furrowed, her heart filled with worry for her younger sister.

Chen Yu's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of his chest. Images of the dangers Shi Ning might encounter kept flashing through his mind, and his legs unconsciously quickened their pace.

When they finally arrived, they were met with an incredibly horrific scene.

Shi Ning lay quietly on the ground, surrounded by chaos. The black sedan that caused the accident was parked crookedly not far away, its front end severely deformed.

Jiang Man knelt beside Shi Ning, holding her tightly in her arms, tears streaming down her face, calling out Shi Ning's name repeatedly in a shrill and desperate voice.

Qin Yishen stood blankly to the side, his face as pale as paper, his eyes vacant, as if he had lost his soul.

Chen Yu felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, and his entire body instantly lost its strength. His legs went weak, and he knelt down beside Shi Ning with a thud.

His eyes were fixed on Shi Ning's bloodless face, his lips trembling, but he couldn't utter a word.

The once lively and adorable Shi Ning, who always greeted him with a bright smile, now lay weakly on the ground, her fate unknown.

“Shi Ning…Shi Ning…”

Chen Yu's voice was so weak it was almost inaudible. His hand trembled as he reached out to Shi Ning, wanting to hold her hand, yet fearing that his touch would cause her more pain.

His heart was filled with self-blame and regret, and countless thoughts flashed through his mind: "If I had been a little faster, I could have pushed Shi Ning away, and then it wouldn't have been Shi Ning lying on the ground unconscious."

Shi An stood to the side, tears welling in his eyes, his body trembling slightly.

He looked at his sister, his heart filled with anger and grief.

"No, my sister will be alright, she will definitely be alright!"

Shi An prayed incessantly in his heart, but the scene before him gradually shattered his hopes.

Qin Yishen finally came to his senses. He suppressed his grief, walked to Jiang Man's side, squatted down, gently stroked Jiang Man's shoulder, and said in a trembling voice, "Don't be too sad. We have to wait for the ambulance. Shi Ning will be fine."

Jiang Man raised her head, her eyes brimming with tears, and looked at Qin Yishen. "Yishen, if anything happens to Shi Ning, I won't be able to live either."

A crowd of passersby gradually gathered around, shaking their heads and sighing at the horrific scene. Some even took out their phones to call the police.

Time passed second by second, each second feeling like an eternity.

Chen Yu remained kneeling beside Shi Ning, his eyes never leaving her. His hands were clenched into fists, his nails digging deep into his palms, blood flowing down between his fingers, but he was completely unaware.

Finally, the sound of an ambulance approached from afar, and Chen Yu, Qin Yishen, and Shi An seemed to see a glimmer of hope.

The medical staff quickly lifted Shi Ning onto a stretcher and pushed her into the ambulance. Jiang Man and Qin Yishen also got into the ambulance, while Shi An and Chen Yu chased after it desperately.

In the hospital corridor, Jiang Man and Qin Yishen paced anxiously back and forth. Shi An sat on a bench with her hands behind her head, while Chen Yu leaned against the wall, staring blankly at the ceiling.

Time seemed to stand still, every second filled with agony.

After what seemed like an eternity, the operating room door finally opened, and the doctor came out.

Jiang Man and Qin Yishen rushed over immediately, "Doctor, how is my daughter?"

Jiang Man asked anxiously.

The doctor removed his mask and said gravely, "The patient's condition is very serious. Although he is temporarily out of danger, he has not yet passed the critical period and needs to be observed further."

Upon hearing the news, Jiang Man swayed and almost fell, but Qin Yishen quickly caught her.

Shi An and Chen Yu also came over, and their hearts sank when they heard what the doctor said.

"Doctor, please, you must save her."

Chen Yu's voice was choked with sobs, and his eyes were filled with pleading.

Shi Ning was wheeled into the intensive care unit, and Jiang Man and Qin Yishen stood guard at the door, refusing to leave for even a moment.

Shi An and Chen Yu sat down on a nearby bench, their faces etched with exhaustion and worry.

Chen Yu's mind was filled with memories of Shi Ning, those wonderful times they had spent together, which now felt like sharp blades piercing his heart.

"It's all my fault. If only I could have protected her."

Chen Yu said remorsefully. Shi An glanced at him and said softly, "It's not your fault, it's the car's fault."

Chen Yu shook his head without speaking, his heart filled with pain and self-blame.

At night, the hospital corridors were exceptionally quiet, with only the occasional sound of footsteps and the ticking of medical instruments.

Jiang Man leaned on Qin Yishen's shoulder, her tears already dried, her eyes filled with exhaustion and helplessness.

Qin Yishen held her hand tightly, giving her strength and comfort.

Shi An and Chen Yu also leaned back in their chairs, their eyes closed, but they couldn't fall asleep.

They were all silently praying that Shi Ning would be safe and sound and wake up soon.

In the days that followed, Shi Ning continued to receive treatment in the intensive care unit.

Jiang Man and Qin Yishen guarded the door every day, and Shi An and Chen Yu would also take turns coming over to keep them company.

Whenever he had time, Chen Yu would come to the hospital, sit at the door of the intensive care unit, quietly look at Shi Ning, and silently say in his heart, "Shi Ning, you must wake up. I still have so much to say to you."

Shi Ning's condition has touched everyone's hearts. They are all hoping for a miracle, hoping that Shi Ning will open her eyes again and show that bright smile.

"Any news from the police?"

Jiang Man's voice was hoarse as she asked Qin Yishen.

Qin Yishen shook his head: "The driver who caused the accident has been caught, and they say the investigation is ongoing. They're asking us for updates." (End of Chapter)