Chen Xu lay on the ground, peering through night-vision goggles. He saw large beads of sweat forming on her forehead. With every step she took, a few drops fell, landing on his face and by his mouth, igniting a warm surge in his heart.
"Stop pulling. Help me up onto that trailer," he finally spoke, prompting her to halt her strenuous effort.
With her strength, dragging him, who weighed over 130 pounds, wouldn't get them far before she exhausted herself.
Hearing this, Bai Jinxuan let go of his hand, picked up a flashlight from the ground, and shone it to the side to locate the front of the vehicle. Meanwhile, Chen Xu had already flipped over, alternately supporting himself on the ground with his arms, crawling forward.
She wanted to help but didn't know where to assist.
"I can manage on my own."
Chen Xu halted and uttered those words. Quickly, he crawled to the front of the vehicle, where Bai Jinxuan had already opened the door.