Chapter 55 The Flood
At this time, most of the people in Zhencheng were fast asleep.
They only learned the news when they heard a knock on the door and opened it.
"Sir, this isn't funny, is it?"
The person who said this was Hua Pozi, a well-known matchmaker in Zhencheng. She was in her forties and had a very eloquent tongue. Because of her job, she was familiar with many people in Zhencheng.
"The message has been delivered. I also need to quickly notify the next family. Granny Hua, please don't delay."
After saying that, he continued to notify the next family.
Mrs. Hua didn't care. She closed the door and went into the room to continue sleeping.
Her old man turned around and asked dazedly, "Who is it?"
"The government says a flood is coming. I've lived all these years and haven't really experienced a flash flood. Go to sleep. I have a matchmaking appointment tomorrow!"
flood?
The old man suddenly woke up.
Thinking of his newly born grandson at home, he got up and went to the street, the clamor and urging of others continuing.
It makes people's hearts beat fast.
He quickly went back to the house and woke everyone up: "Old woman, let's go too, hurry up and pack your things."
Mrs. Hua stood up, cursing: "There is no flood at all. You are just worrying about nothing."
Although he was harsh in his words, he still got up.
This yard at home was just bought. It is very spacious and we have bought a lot of things in it.
Once this is cleaned up, there will be no end to it.
"Okay, okay, don't clean up, I'll be back tomorrow."
Grandma Hua picked up her little grandson and was afraid that he would be cold, so she took a thick blanket and took the whole family out.
Some of the people listened to the advice, but some people and Hua Pozi refused to believe it and refused to leave their homes.
The police wanted to force these people away, but they did not have enough manpower.
They have more urgent tasks to do.
The notice is in place. Your life is your own. If you don’t cherish it, others are unlikely to care about it.
Liang He and Zhu Mingqing quickly caught up with the main force.
Seeing the two of them, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
A quarter of an hour later, everyone arrived at the top of Dongshan Mountain.
Dongshan is close to the pier, less than a kilometer away, and you can see the newly bought boat.
She thought about putting the boat into her own space at this moment, but if she disappeared in front of these people and came out later, there would be no way to explain it.
Just leave it there for now.
We'll decide later depending on the situation.
Time passed minute by minute, and Old Lady Wang, Madam Wang and others arrived. Common people also came one after another, and the atmosphere was no longer as quiet as before.
Some people brought luggage and slept alone, while those who didn’t bring anything huddled together to keep each other warm.
The temperature is low at night and the bonfire only serves to illuminate the room.
Viewed from a distance, the East Mountain is dotted with stars, gentle and beautiful.
The little world spirit reminded him again, "Qingqing, there's only a quarter of an hour left."
Zhu Mingqing stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the houses of Zhencheng at the foot of the mountain.
Soldiers could be vaguely seen running back and forth on the streets, but County Magistrate Wang was still nowhere to be seen.
The atmosphere on the mountain began to become tense, especially among the Wang family. If Mrs. Wang hadn't stopped him, Wang Qin would have run down to find his father long ago.
"The water is calm, it doesn't look like a flood is going to break out at all." Someone said, pointing towards the dock.
"I hope it's just a false alarm, otherwise my thirty cows will be wasted."
"God bless you, everything will be fine."
Some people knelt on the ground, clasped their hands together, and muttered to the sky.
Zhu Mingqing watched all this and for the first time sincerely hoped that the little world spirit's premonition would be wrong.
In ancient times, when a natural disaster occurred, the lives of the lower-class people were the most difficult.
At the very least, one will lose everything and have to flee from famine to survive; at the worst, one may die.
A quarter of an hour later, the sea level was calm and only the sound of rolling waves could be heard, but there was no flood as imagined.
Zhu Mingqing hurriedly asked, "Will it not happen again?"
The little world spirit frowned. No, it always had a strong premonition of such disasters.
Liang He also hurried over: "An hour has passed. It seems that my estimate may have been wrong this time."
Zhu Mingqing pursed his lips: "Wait a little longer."
The most painful moment is the waiting.
As if they were about to be executed, everyone looked around anxiously.
Mrs. Hua couldn't hold it in any longer. "I was saying, there's no flood at all. I don't know which bastard is spreading rumors everywhere."
Her old man also thought it was a false alarm, but he decided to wait until one night.
Maybe the child is more sensitive and senses the impending crisis, so he starts crying loudly.
Grandma Hua quickly comforted him, "Don't cry, dear. Are you scared of this place? We'll be home soon."
The child's parents also came forward to comfort them, and Hua Pozi took the opportunity to hand the child to them and then began to ask all kinds of questions.
"Hey, I heard you told everyone there was a flood. Is that true? My little grandson was really scared. If it's not true, be careful, old lady..."
Zhu Mingqing couldn't help but laugh in anger, turning to look at the middle-aged woman dressed in red and green: "Isn't it better not to allow it? Does Auntie hope that the city of Zhen will be flooded?"
Hua Pozi choked and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? I just think that there is no possibility of flood in Zhencheng."
"Mrs. Hua, just wait patiently." Someone couldn't help but say something when he saw that she was restless.
I'm already anxious enough, can't I just be a little quieter?
Hua Pozi was about to say something back at her, but when she saw a group of people behind her staring at her with unfriendly expressions, she shut up.
At this time, County Magistrate Wang had finally arranged everything. He followed at the end of the team, with the supplies being escorted in front.
The group gradually went up the mountain.
As soon as Old Lady Wang and Madam Wang saw County Magistrate Wang, tears immediately fell from their eyes.
"Qin'er, this is your father."
County Magistrate Wang seemed to have sensed something as well. He looked up at the direction of the mountain top and waved his hands vigorously.
"The Lord is here."
Some people shouted in surprise, and when the people saw Magistrate Wang himself, they all smiled with relief.
But then, a look of fear appeared in their eyes, and some of them felt their legs go weak and sat down on the ground.
"Oh my goodness!"
“Oh my god!”
“The flood is really coming!”
The sea surface, which was very calm just now, seemed to be lifted up by someone's palm, rolling, rising to an incredible height, and then slamming down.
In an instant, the wind howled, rocks rolled, and everyone hurried to take shelter.
The river roared like a group of frightened wild horses, covering the sky and the earth, unstoppable, as if it wanted to swallow everything it could see.
County Magistrate Wang also heard the sound. He turned his head and before he could see clearly, he was completely submerged. The people who were transporting supplies in front were not spared either.
"Iron Head!" Mrs. Wang screamed and watched her husband being swallowed up.
"Dad!" Wang Lexuan and Wang Qin's breathing stopped, and they felt like the sky was falling.
Old Mrs. Wang's pupils shrank and she fainted.
And Mrs. Wang, unable to catch her breath, collapsed beside her mother-in-law.
"grandmother!"
"mother!"
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