ebookland Chapter 240 Can you tell me your name?
Chapter 240 Can you tell me your name?
Chapter 240 Can you tell me your name?
The elevator was completely dark, with only a few cell phone lights flashing.
Zhang Mengmeng leaned against Tan Haoyu's chest, her body trembling and her face as pale as paper.
"Don't be afraid, I will protect you." Tan Haoyu's voice was deep and powerful as he held her tightly, as if trying to meld her into his own body.
A hint of regret flashed in his eyes: "Ziqing, it's my fault for not protecting you. I will never let you get hurt again."
Zhang Mengmeng slightly raised her head, her eyes filled with confusion and fear, but she gradually calmed down in Tan Haoyu's arms.
Tan Haoyu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down: "Everyone, don't panic. Use your phones for light, and then press the SOS button."
His voice was calm and collected, instantly soothing the trapped people. Everyone did as he said, and the elevator gradually brightened up.
"Ziqing, are you alright?" Tan Haoyu asked softly, his eyes filled with concern.
Zhang Mengmeng shook her head slightly, thinking she had misheard. Her voice was so soft it was almost inaudible: "Ziqing? I...I'm fine."
Tan Haoyu could feel her trembling, and he secretly vowed, "I must rescue her first, and then ask her what she has been through in these three years."
His gaze swept over the people around him, and he said in a deep voice, "Everyone stay calm, the rescue team will be here soon."
Under his reassurance, the trapped people gradually calmed down and began to cooperate with the operation.
Tan Haoyu took out his phone from his pocket and quickly dialed Liu Meili's number.
"Liu Meili, this is Tan Haoyu. The elevator in the Gaode Building is malfunctioning, and we are trapped inside. Arrange for rescue immediately!" His tone left no room for argument.
Liu Meili on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment, then reacted: "President Tan, don't worry, I'll contact them right away!"
After hanging up the phone, Tan Haoyu held Zhang Mengmeng tightly in his arms, a determined look in his eyes.
Not long after, a commotion was heard outside, and repair crews, firefighters, police officers, and paramedics quickly arrived at the scene.
Liu Meili and Yang Piaoliang also rushed over. When they saw the trapped elevator, they looked at each other and a hint of worry flashed in their eyes.
"Mr. Tan, we have contacted all the rescue personnel, and they are working hard to repair the elevator," Liu Meili said anxiously.
Tan Haoyu nodded slightly, but his eyes never left Zhu Ziqing.
Finally, the elevator doors slowly opened, and the trapped people were successfully rescued.
Although no one was injured, everyone was quite frightened.
Liu Meili and Yang Piaoliang squeezed through the crowd, and when they saw Zhang Mengmeng, they were so shocked that they could hardly speak.
"This...isn't this Zhu Ziqing?...Is this real? Or am I dreaming?" Liu Meili murmured to herself.
Yang Piaoliang was also stunned, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Tan Haoyu glared at them and said in a low voice, "Don't stand there in a daze, all of you, get out of here!"
He protected Zhang Mengmeng, a hint of coldness in his eyes, clearly not wanting her to be disturbed in any way.
Tan Haoyu led Zhu Ziqing to the makeshift ambulance for a routine check-up.
After a thorough examination, the doctor breathed a sigh of relief: "She was just frightened; she's perfectly fine."
Tan Haoyu nodded slightly, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.
Yang Piaoliang and Liu Meili were still in shock as they watched Tan Haoyu and Zhang Mengmeng conduct the examination.
“Madam…you’re really not dead,” Liu Meili blurted out.
But Zhang Mengmeng was clearly still in shock and didn't notice their reactions.
Tan Haoyu frowned and said in a low voice, "Don't make a fuss here. Take her back to rest first."
Liu Meili and Yang Piaoliang exchanged a glance and nodded, their eyes filled with confusion and shock.
Zhang Mengmeng sat on a bench in the temporary safe area. After being examined by a doctor, her emotions had gradually calmed down. She looked up at Tan Haoyu standing beside her, her eyes filled with a hint of apology.
"Sir, I was so out of line in the elevator just now, I'm so sorry." Her voice was soft and polite, with a hint of awkwardness, but her apology was very sincere.
Tan Haoyu was slightly taken aback, then lowered his head, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "It's okay, you were very scared at the time."
Zhang Mengmeng gently bit her lip: "I...I'm terrified of elevators. I don't even know if I hurt you just now?"
A hint of worry flickered in her eyes, but her tone remained distant. Tan Haoyu felt a slight pang in his heart, but simply shook his head lightly: "I'm fine, you don't need to worry."
Tan Haoyu stood in front of Zhang Mengmeng, looking at her familiar yet unfamiliar face, and felt an overwhelming sense of pain and loss.
Memories from three years ago flooded back like a tide—every place they went together, every smile, every hug, all now vanished like bubbles.
"She really doesn't remember me." Tan Haoyu sighed inwardly, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes.
He looked at Zhang Mengmeng; her eyes were still clear, but they no longer reflected his image. His feelings were too complex to describe, and he could only bury all his pain deep in his heart.
Seeing Tan Haoyu remain silent, Zhang Mengmeng felt uneasy and said softly, "Sir, I'm really sorry, just now..."
Tan Haoyu looked away, avoiding her slightly nervous gaze, but his voice remained gentle: "Don't take it to heart. Have you ever encountered something similar before?"
Zhang Mengmeng paused for a moment, then nodded: "A few years ago, I was trapped in an elevator at the hospital, and I've been terrified ever since." Her tone was nonchalant, as if she were talking about something insignificant.
But Tan Haoyu could sense the fear in her heart, the despair of being swallowed by darkness, which was not something that could be easily forgotten.
Zhang Mengmeng lowered her head, recalling that dark time. The despair and fear of being trapped in the hospital elevator lingered over her like a shadow.
She never mentioned this experience to anyone, afraid of worrying her father and being looked at differently by others.
"Today's events have stirred up my dark memories again," she thought to herself.
She looked up at Tan Haoyu, a hint of gratitude in her eyes: "Thank you for your help just now. I really don't know what I would have done without you."
She felt that Tan Haoyu was like a friend she had known for many years, someone she could rely on when she was most afraid.
Tan Haoyu looked at Zhang Mengmeng and understood that her fear was not as simple as it seemed. She had always kept her true feelings hidden, unwilling to let anyone see them.
He wanted to comfort her, but he was afraid that his actions would frighten her or cause her to misunderstand.
Suppressing the heartache in his heart, Tan Haoyu forced a smile and said, "My name is Tan Haoyu. You can call me Mr. Tan from now on."
He paused, a hint of expectation in his eyes: "And you? Can you tell me your name?"
Zhang Mengmeng was slightly taken aback, then quickly replied, "My name is Zhang Mengmeng." Her voice was concise and clear, without any unnecessary embellishment.