The Sweet Rival (Mango Shen and Nathaniel Ye)

"Nathan!"

"Rita!"

Mango and Wisdom were thinking of the same person at the same time, but the gunshots outside were too frequent. They couldn't move from their spot at all.

"Wisdom, listen to me. You can't go outside now."

There were tears in Mango's eyes, but also sheer determination.

"Mom, Rita doesn't know anything. She doesn't even have the ability to protect herself. Although we've all attended training, Rita's physical condition is special. She passed the test because Zion talked to the examiners. Mom, she will definitely be targeted when she is together with dad. I'm going to save her!"

As he spoke, he was about to break free from Mango's embrace, but she grabbed him tightly.

"Listen. First, Rita is Nathaniel's daughter, so he will risk his life to protect her. Second, you are the only child of Nick. Even if Rita and Zion are in danger, you won't be the one to go to their rescue. Wisdom, do you understand that your life is more precious than theirs?"

Wisdom was completely taken aback by Mango's words.

"Mom, what are you talking about?"

"What am I saying? I said you are a member of the Ye family and the only son of Nick. Nathan's biggest regret in his life is that he failed to save your father. This is one thing that he is obsessed with, so he can't let go of it. Therefore, anyone except you can get into danger. Whether it is Rita or Zion, they have to protect you if you and your colleagues are in danger. It is our fault that you feel like you're living under other's roof. The Ye family is your family and we are your relatives. I will not let you take risks just because you're worried about Rita. So, from now on, you have to listen to me!"

Afterward, tears slid down silently from her cheeks.

She was also worried, upset, and even a little anxious. The gunshots outside were so frequent that she didn't know how Nathaniel, Rita, and the others were doing. They were not far away from them, but they didn't hear the voices of Rita and Nathaniel. What did this mean?

Either they couldn't manage to shout a warning in time, or they were in trouble. Either way, Mango felt extremely upset.

However, Wisdom was still here. She could not let him endanger himself.

Wisdom was shocked as if something had suddenly blasted a hole in his heart. The wound was bleeding and causing him great pain.

"No, it's not like that. Mom, it isn't. I shouldn't have said those words. I shouldn't have thought that way. I'm a b*stard. It's my fault. I'm not that precious. I'm just a nobody. Rita and Zion are my siblings. I can't le them sacrifice themselves for me. Mom, you said that we're a family, so we shouldn't be determining who is precious and who isn't between us, right? Can you let me go outside? Rita is in bad health. She will be afraid of so many gunshots!"

Wisdom cried so hard that he couldn't control his tears.

He didn't want bad things to happen!

He would rather sacrifice himself than let Rita and Zion sacrifice for him.

Only at this moment did he truly understand what family meant.

Nick and Macy were his biological parents, but they only brought him into this world. The ones who taught him how to survive this world were Nathaniel and Mango. Zion helped him learn that family was important, and Rita made him realize that he was being relied on.

They were his family!

The dead was already six feet under. What was the point of pondering so much over it?

His biological parents couldn't come back to life, but his current parents and siblings were still there. What was he hesitating about?

What on earth was he doing?

Wisdom cried out loud as he ran out with all his might, but he was struck unconscious by Mango's hand.

"I'm sorry, Wisdom. I can't let you go."

Mango hid him in the cabinet with tears in her eyes.

She had just checked it. The cabinets here were made of bullet-proof materials. Perhaps Nathaniel had thought of these untoward events when he built here, that was why they were bullet-proof. After hiding Wisdom properly, Mango took out a mini pistol from her pocket.

She was on guard against danger when she first came here, so she always carried this item with her. She did not expect that it would come in handy now.

The gunshots were sounded intense like falling raindrops. Mango rolled out of the kitchen. When she saw the scenery outside, she was a little dumbfounded.

Nathaniel was shooting at the enemies in front of the window, which attracted a lot of attention. It could be said that those people were likely here for him. This was what Mango could assume once she saw this. The only person that surprised her was Rita!

She was lying on the cabinet in the living room. She had found a good sniping point as she held a modified sniper rifle in her hand. She was staring at the front as she pulled the trigger. Mango was surprised to no end.

Was this still the Rita whom she knew? The one who only focused on food and drinks?

Her movements were so calculated and precise as she kept a solemn demeanor. There was a cruel look in her eyes that Mango had never seen before.

Mango thought that her eyes were deceiving her. She rubbed her eyes and saw that Rita was still sniping at the enemies calmly. She was like a goshawk gliding in the dark sky, perfectly capable of terrorizing her enemies.

At this instant, memories of Rita's past suddenly popped up in Mango's mind.

Perhaps, she had never truly understood her daughter.

The person whom she had thought needed her protection the most had given her the fright of her life. However, it was also a pleasant surprise.

Mango recollected herself quickly. After confirming that Rita and Nathaniel did not need her help, she hurriedly went back to the kitchen. She opened the window behind her and leaped outside.

She saw a lot of mercenaries coming towards them since she was hidden among the bushes. They were all holding heavy weapons.

Were those mercenaries?

Who exactly wanted Nathaniel dead so desperately?

Mango didn't have too much time to think about it. She immediately raised her hand and began to fire her gun at them sneakily.

She changed her location after every shot so that it was difficult for the other party to locate her instantly.

Rita saw Mango's figure from the telescope, so she said in a low voice, "Dad, mom has gone outside."

Nathaniel narrowed his eyes for a moment.

"Will you be okay if you stay here alone?"

Rita's hands quavered all of a sudden.

"Dad, are you joking? I'm just a child! Are you asking me to face so many mercenaries alone? Are you sure you love your adorable daughter?"

"Don't be absurd. Your mom is in poor health, so I have to go and help her out. I know the reason you come to Longford County. Since that son of a b*tch, Bjorn, has asked you to pass him some information, his men must be here. For example, Angela Barnes. Am I right?"

Nathaniel spoke as he sniped at the enemies. Rita gaped in surprise instantly after hearing his words.

"The way I see it, you two are still inexperienced. I have already tried these tricks that you're playing now with your Uncle Eaves last time. Just contact Angela and ask her to bring reinforcements. I will give you one minute to sort this out. After that, I will go to your mom."

Rita was dejected upon hearing Nathaniel's words.

She thought she had done a great job of disguising herself, but she didn't expect that her father would discover what she did. Not only did he find her out, but he also told her everything he knew about her. He was too annoying!

Rita pouted but did not say a word. She took out her phone to call Angela.

"If you dare to go back on your words and deny me the delicious food, I swear that I will haunt you every day even if that's the last thing I do."

Rita had an angelic voice but her threat sounded like that of a devil's. Angela almost choked on herself because of this.

She took a deep breath and kept telling herself that Rita was her superior's friend so she could not offend her. Then she whispered, "I'm already here with my men. I'll arrive at the battlefield in one minute." "Such a slowpoke. If I'm really a helpless young lady, I would have been dead by the time you get here. Bjorn is such a reliable man, so why did he introduce me to such a useless subordinate this time?" After saying that, Rita ended the call. Angela almost lost her cool because of the former's contemptuous tone.

She was still wounded, alright?

If Nathaniel's men didn't beat her up, how would she be late to the battlefield?

She was seriously injured!

Rita was just as wicked as her parents.

Angela decided that she would make way for them every time she saw them in the future. They were too terrifying.

Nathaniel obviously wanted her to go and bring reinforcement, but he still threatened her to provide the evidence to prove her identity. He even asked his men to beat her up. Instead, now she had to come to their rescue.

How could she be so unfortunate that she had to work for this cunning family?

The most annoying thing was that not only was she terrorized and hurt physically, but she had to spend her money on them as well!

What circumstances were they under now?

That girl, Rita, was still thinking about food at this moment!

Oh, God, Angela was going nuts for real.

Her eyes reddened slightly as she said fiercely, "If you don't take down each and every one of those mercenaries for me today, you don't have to work for me anymore!"

"Yes, m'am!"

More than twenty people in the same uniform answered her command.

"Proceed to the battlefield."

As soon as she gave the order, the men quickly joined the battle.

The tide turned because of their involvement.

Nathaniel jumped out of the window without hesitation and walked towards the direction where Mango was.

Rita saw that her father had abandoned her heartlessly. She could not help but sob and say, "If I had known this earlier, I should have just been a good girl, shouldn't I? Isn't it nice to be able to enjoy food every day? Why would I blow my own cover? Dad will never pamper me again. Boohoo, I'm so miserable."

As she spoke, she felt that she was really pathetic. Then she shot at the mercenaries ahead with her sniper rifle.

"You guys have ruined my good image! I'll break your leg and make you a cripple!"

As soon as she finished her sentence, the bullet penetrated the mercenary's left leg. The man fell to the ground in an instant as he howled in pain.

Rita glanced at another man and said in a low voice, "You ruined my image as a foodie. I'll destroy your hands so that you can't hold any cutleries in the future. Let's see how you enjoy your food."

As she spoke, the bullet went through the other party's palm.

Rita was still a child after all. The bullets she fired did not kill anyone. This caused a lot of trouble for Angela and the rest of her team. After all, the mercenaries, who had survived, would fire extra shots at any time.

"Captain Barnes, this sniper is on their side, right?"

Some members of the team were complaining because they were crestfallen.

Angela was getting a little furious as well.

"How would I know? Just end this battle quickly and clean up the battlefield! F*ck! Who is this sniper? I'll skin him alive later!"

She had to eat her words a few minutes later.

Rita wiped her sniping rifle and said innocently, "Hey, I'm still a kid. I'm just a five-year-old girl. How can you expect me to perform a cruel deed such as killing people? It's great that I'm able to help you to hurt them. Hey, Angela, would you like to treat me to some sumptuous food?"

Angela's mouth was twitching in frustration.

She longed to go home!

She missed her mother!