Zhao Fangling could no longer say anything at this time, but crystal tears slowly rolled down the corners of her eyes.

Later, Zhao Fangling said that when the earthquake struck, she had no time to run. Seeing the empty freezer next to her, she pulled Chen Meijuan and herself into it.

Fortunately, the freezer had been damaged for a long time, the bottom was completely rusted, and there were ventilation holes, otherwise the person would have suffocated to death in these three days.

However, because they were in the freezer, the door was smashed and deformed, and the two people couldn't get out.

The return of mother Zhao Fangling also made the whole family extremely excited. At this point, no one in the family was missing in this earthquake and everyone was safe.

(My eldest brother, his wife, and my third brother were not in Huairen, so they all hid away.)

December 1, 1975, six days after the earthquake.

The evening news still had the same two solemn-looking hosts in black Mao suits.

The difference is that today both of them have a small white flower pinned on their chests.

The two hosts said in deep voices: "Since the Haicheng earthquake on November 27, the whole country, the whole party, and the whole army have paid great attention to it.

In recent days, a total of rescue personnel and rescue vehicles have been dispatched.

A total of 1,000 buried people have been rescued, and the number of casualties has reached 3,488, with 3,488 missing. Rescue efforts are continuing in an intensive and orderly manner.

At this point, both hosts had tears in their eyes.

"Following national research and decision, tomorrow, December 2, will be designated as a National Day of Mourning. During this period, flags will be flown at half-mast throughout the country and at all Chinese institutions stationed abroad. Public entertainment activities will be suspended. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese embassies and consulates abroad will set up condolence books. Starting at 2:27 PM on November 27, the entire nation will observe a three-minute silence. Cars, trains, and ships will sound their horns, and air defense sirens will sound."

Over the past few days, Jiang Yufeng and Du Wanying have worked together seamlessly, one providing rescue and the other providing psychological counseling.

The two of them are inseparable, but today is the day Jiang Yufeng leaves.

"Comrade Xiao Du, the disaster relief work has reached its final stage. I need to go back."

"Comrade Jiang, all good things must come to an end. We'll meet again."

"See you later."

Jiang Yufeng walked a few steps, looked back a few times, then hurried back, put something into Du Wanying's hand, turned around and ran away.

While running, it was obvious that Jiang Yufeng's face was already red as if it was about to bleed.

Du Wanying opened it and saw a small jade pendant and a note with Jiang Yufeng's address on it.

Du Wanying smiled, feeling sweet inside...

The post-disaster reconstruction work was carried out very quickly, and the entire Huairen County can be said to be changing with each passing day.

It was a ruin last month, but today there are buildings everywhere.

The whole country adopts the model of one province taking charge of one town to provide one-on-one assistance.

Just the day before yesterday, Du Wanying and her family moved into their new home. Because most of the machinery factory had collapsed, except for Du Wanying who went out to provide psychological counseling to people every day, the whole family did not have to go to work.

"Is Xiao Du at home?"

There was a knock on the door.

Du Wanying stood up and opened the door, and saw that it was Director Xu.

"Director Xu, what can I do for you?"

Director Xu was also lucky enough to survive the earthquake, but he had a small scar on his face, which was caused by a fan that fell from the roof.

"Xiao Du, next week, the country will hold a commendation ceremony for earthquake relief heroes. You should prepare for it."

Du Wanying pointed at herself in astonishment, "Me?"

"Yes, that's you. Do you know how much success your invention, the earthquake-proof bed, achieved in this earthquake? According to experts, if it weren't for the earthquake-proof bed, the death toll would have been at least three times higher!"

Du Wanying believed this. She knew how harmful the earthquake in her previous life was. It was known as the second deadliest earthquake in the world.

Although many people have died now, this is undoubtedly the best outcome.

"Okay, I understand, Director Xu. Would you please come in and sit down?"

"No thanks." Director Xu waved his hand. "I have a lot of things to do at the factory. I'll be at the newly built conference center the day after tomorrow at 9 o'clock. Be sure to be there on time!"

After saying this, Director Xu left in a hurry.

"Yingying, who came just now?" Zhao Fangling asked in confusion.

"Mom, it's Director Xu. He's here to tell me that the country will hold a commendation ceremony for earthquake relief heroes next week and wants me to attend."

"Yingying, you did a great job this time. Mom is proud of you. You really should go to this commendation meeting!"

"Yeah, Mom, I get it."

After saying this, Du Wanying stood up and poured a glass of water for Zhao Fangling. These days, whenever she had the chance, she would pour a glass of water for everyone in the family.

Including the eldest brother's family and the third brother, although they were not in Huairen County when the earthquake happened, Du Wanying also wanted them to live a long life.

The whole family should be together.

The two people in the family who were most seriously injured were my mother and grandfather, but they recovered quickly with the nourishment of the spiritual spring water.

Plus, my father makes all kinds of nourishing soups every day, so it’s hard for me to feel unhappy.

"Yingying, did your dad go buy chicken again?"

Zhao Fangling was not making this up. These days, Du Shuisheng always went out early in the morning, and when he came back, he either brought chickens, ducks, fish, eggs, etc.

I haven't seen Du Shuisheng this early in the morning. No doubt he must have gone to the black market again.

Du Wanying replied with a smile: "Well, I left early in the morning, fearing that I wouldn't be able to buy it."

"I told him not to go, but he wouldn't listen. How can we afford to go to such a place so often? What if... what would happen?"

Zhao Fangling frowned and said.

Hearing this, Du Wanying just found it funny. Her mother was indeed still the mother with a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

"Mom, don't worry. Dad is going with my eldest brother and third brother. They are responsible for keeping watch on Dad. I'm sure he'll be fine.

You don't have to worry about money, because I and my three brothers are here for you."

Speaking of money, Du Wanying thought of those people who were carried out. They were all thinking about their family’s money during the earthquake.

So they all went to get it, but at least half of them couldn't get out.

Du Wanying was very glad that her grandparents did not do anything irresponsible to herself and her family.

One of the women was just over thirty years old. Just think about those children who lost their mothers. How pitiful they must be.

In Du Wanying's eyes, money can be earned again, but life is only once, and once lost, it can never be regained. However, this is just her idea.

She has no control over what others do or think.

Du Wanying's consolation did not make Zhao Fangling completely relieved, and her face was still full of worry.

"It's better to be safe than sorry, isn't it?"

"I'll wait for Dad and my brothers to come back and tell them that you don't have to go anymore. I think your and Grandpa's injuries are almost healed."

"That's right. If your dad hadn't forbidden me from getting up and I had to lie in bed, I could have gone out and thrown a set of punches."

"My dad is right about this. If you're injured, you need to rest well."