Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2639 - 2575: Escape

To preempt any sabotage, a simple fishing boat was chosen over a mechanical one, ensuring they could still row manually if treachery occurred.

It became starkly clear then that the Lu Family operated with impunity, even within the Jiang Family's domain.

One had to wonder who within the Jiang Family was complicit, opening the door for them?

Was this akin to inviting a wolf into their own home?

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Sun Han discharged all his ammunition.

At the very least, the gunfire managed to frighten the pursuers, buying crucial moments to paddle the boat away from the shore.

Observing the pursuers plunging into the sea in their attempt to give chase, only to be repelled by the surging waves, Sun Han felt a measure of relief.

Lu Shuangshuang's intention to spirit them away was aided by the beach's unsuitability for numerous or large watercraft, a fact that worked to their advantage.

By the time the enemy's boats could begin their pursuit, a small window of escape would be secured.

Without delay, Sun Han took the oar from Jiang Shiheng and began to row with all his might.

Jiang Shiheng stripped off his outer garments, pressing them firmly against the breach in the hull, attempting to stem the boat's rapid descent into the water.

He cast a grim look towards the small island, his expression heavy.

Xiao Zhou and the others...

"Sixth Young Master, we cannot adhere to our initial course," Sun Han stated, his voice strained. "They undoubtedly possess mechanical boats; they will overtake us swiftly. We must abandon this vessel after rowing for a time."

Their sole hope for evasion lay in jumping overboard and swimming a considerable distance away.

Their only prospects were to chance upon a fishing vessel or swim towards another island; lingering adrift at sea for too long was not a viable means of survival.

Yet, at this moment, no alternative presented itself.

Jiang Shiheng inclined his head in agreement.

"Sun Han, how did you manage to escape?"

Sun Han paused, recalling the instructions and the item Guan Tiezhu had entrusted to him.

"Earlier, Little Chiang had Guan Tiezhu deliver something to me, with the instruction to consume the potion if I became gravely ill; it would rapidly restore my strength and senses." As he spoke, he reached for a small vial.

Jiang Shiheng's gaze fell upon it, recognizing it as identical to his own potion.

It was only then that the realization struck him: he had completely recovered. Even after the exertion of running and rowing, his strength had not waned – vitality still coursed through him.

Little Xiao was...

"Lu Shuangshuang produced a needle and, while I was not watchful, she managed to inject me. Fortunately, my reaction was swift, and she could not complete the procedure. Thus, with an incomplete dosage, I retained a semblance of consciousness and immediately consumed the potion after they departed."

In that moment, his mind was barely coherent, but he relied on sheer force of will, biting his tongue to maintain awareness as Lu Shuangshuang addressed him.

It was indeed fortunate that the potion provided by Little Chiang was exceptionally potent; he regained clarity and vigor with remarkable speed, enabling him to pursue them.

"If you have any more, keep them secure. We may require them to replenish our stamina should we grow weary while swimming through the sea."

"I possess one remaining."

Jiang Shiheng also felt his pockets; he had two potions left.

This venture, equipped with Chiang Xiao's potions, had unexpectedly provided him with a crucial safeguard.

But still, Xiao Zhou and the others...

Mulling this over, Jiang Shiheng's heart grew heavy with dread.

"Sixth Young Master, Xiao Zhou and the others might yet be alive," Sun Han reassured him. "Lu Shuangshuang's sole intent was my demise."

From the overheard conversation in the adjoining room, Lu Shuangshuang had explicitly ordered her subordinates to cast him into the sea. Therefore, it was plausible that Xiao Zhou and the others might have survived, assuming they had not perished during the earlier altercation.