Only after opening fire can they impede the enemy's advance, buying some time for their escape.
As Ming Mei ran and shot, she was acutely aware that this was an open area. Along the road, at most, there were some reeds on either side, with nothing more advantageous for hiding, making it difficult to evade capture.
The pursuers behind them outnumbered them many times over. It seemed impossible to escape, yet she didn't want to surrender just like that.
Ming Mei told the two, "Quickly run towards the two o'clock direction, not even 500 meters ahead there's a car. I'll cover you, go and get the car started."
The two immediately shook their heads, "Miss, no way, we'll cover you and you go get the car..."
Ming Mei barked, "Did Shen Nie tell you to listen to me when he sent you here? Don't waste time, I'm telling you to go, so hurry up."
"Miss, really, we can't. We need to protect you. If anything happens to you, we won't be able to face the leader."
