Chapter 139 Chapter 139 Why are you here? ...
The fierce typhoon kept hitting the building, and the heavy rain made a "pa pa" sound when hitting the glass. The world outside the window had become blurred and gray.
In just one night, the city was flooded by rainwater, and the streets were already a vast ocean. Abandoned vehicles, various debris and garbage, and dead branches of plants floated downstream in the water, eventually gathering in one place to form garbage islands as high as hills.
The water level is still rising and is about to submerge the first floor.
Su Qing stood by the window, gazing at the flooded city, a complex mix of emotions welling up in his heart. Facing zombies, humans at least had a glimmer of hope: they could run, hide, or fight to the death. But in the face of a massive natural disaster like this, the chances of escape were slim...
On the fifth day, the water level rose to the second floor. Looking through the telescope, some buildings in the distance had been destroyed and shattered by the typhoon. Fortunately, the community where she lived had not been affected yet.
Su Qing told Lu Chen and Commander Qin about the situation here, and asked them to pay special attention to the bases in the coastal areas and be prepared for timely rescue.
He also told Fang Qing to discuss any matters concerning the base with Lu Chen and the others, as he was trapped and didn't know when he could leave.
After contacting a group of people, she looked at the chat interface with Qin Yu. The last sentence on it was about her wanting to have a loving breakfast that day. The next day, he received an order to leave and there has been no news since then. Su Qing also knew the discipline of the army and could only wait quietly.
During the days she was trapped, she could only spend her time chatting with the system and browsing the base forum.
On the seventh day of being trapped, the typhoon outside began to weaken, but the heavy rain continued.
Early in the morning, Su Qing was still sleeping in the RV when her bracelet suddenly vibrated. She picked it up in a daze and seemed to say a few words to the other party. Then the other party hung up and Su Qing's mind went dark again.
She didn't know how much time had passed before she was awakened by the smell of food.
The aroma drifted in through the slightly opened window of the RV, teasing Su Qing's nose with a reassuring sense of familiarity.
She slowly opened her eyes and her nose moved a few times. The rich fragrance was not an illusion. Su Qing then sat up with a "whoosh".
In front of her sight, outside the car window, in the small kitchen she had temporarily built in the living room, the tall figure that she missed a little was busy with his back to the RV.
Qin Yu lowered his head slightly, and his slender fingers, which had always held a gun, were now skillfully turning the spatula. As the steam from the wok rose, the aroma of sweet and sour pork ribs seeped into the RV and into Su Qing's nostrils.
She blinked, thinking she was dreaming, until the familiar figure moved sideways, and then she was sure that it was really Qin Yu.
Su Qing changed her clothes, gently opened the car door, and walked towards the figure.
"Are you awake?" Qin Yu seemed to sense her approaching. Without turning around, he whispered, "Just finished. Let's get ready for dinner."
Su Qing said: "Why...are you here?"
Qin Yu put the dishes on the plate, then turned around, his eyes reflecting Su Qing's appearance. He smiled and said, "Of course I'm here to pick up my girlfriend."
Su Qing looked at his haggard face and the neatly arranged food beside him, and suddenly her nose felt sore.
"Is your mission over?" she asked softly.
"Yes, as soon as I got back to the base, I found you weren't there. I asked for your approximate location and rushed over. Luckily, you had your location tracking on, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to find you."
It turned out that the call she answered in a daze was from him.
"The typhoon hasn't dissipated yet. It's so dangerous."
Qin Yu looked at her, exhaled softly, and said apologetically: "I'm sorry, I should have been by your side."
Su Qing was stunned for a moment. "I'm saying you shouldn't take risks... What does it have to do with whether you stay with me or not?"
"As your boyfriend, I naturally have to be by your side at all times to protect you and move forward with you." Qin Yu's voice was a little low. "It's just my duty... There will always be times when I can't take care of you. I'm sorry."
"I know. I've been mentally prepared for this." She smiled softly.
Qin Yu is a soldier and also a responsible and capable person. He will be bound by many military orders and regulations. This is his mission. Since Su Qing has chosen him, he will naturally accept everything about him.
When the two of them first got together, they needed to get used to each other. Compared with Qin Yu, she was much freer and was willing to understand and accommodate him.
Love is not only about being sweet and tender, but also about sharing responsibilities and walking side by side.
"It's great that you can stay by my side, but that doesn't mean you have to put yourself in danger for me." Su Qing paused, raised his eyes and looked directly into the other person's eyes, his tone revealing a barely perceptible tremor. "What if something happens to you? I...how will I cope with it?! What I want is never your companionship at the risk of your life, but...you standing in front of me safely."
"Of course, I have my faults too. I know you are worried about me, and sometimes I am inconsiderate. I used to act recklessly on my own and didn't consider your feelings." Su Qing's voice softened as she told him what was in her heart.
"No, you're good enough. It's me who's not good enough..." Qin Yu's heart seemed to be tightly grasped by someone when he heard Su Qing's words. A dull pain spread from his chest to his whole body. He took a step forward and held her in his arms.
Qin Yu's arms were steady and warm, like a barrier that blocked all wind and rain. His voice was low, with a hint of hoarseness and uncontrollable tenderness, "I'm sorry for making you worry."
He tightened his arms and rested his chin lightly on the top of Su Qing's head. "This is my first time being a boyfriend, and I can't even make you feel at ease. I will work hard to learn and improve."
Su Qing smiled and looked up at him, "You know, I have some magical powers that won't put my life in danger. You should take care of yourself first."
Qin Yu nodded, his eyes deep. He used his hands to pull Su Qing away a little, then his tall figure pressed down on her, and his slightly cool thin lips gently pressed against her warm lips. At first, the touch was a little awkward and cautious, with temptation and restraint.
Su Qing's mind was blank, her eyelashes trembled slightly but she did not dodge. The hands hanging by her side couldn't help but hug his tall and strong body. The slight coolness gradually turned into heat. Qin Yu's kiss turned from gentle to deep, and the lips and teeth rolled delicately.
The two of them immersed themselves in each other's messy breath for a long time before they were willing to leave. Her lips still retained his residual heat, her cheeks were stained with a faint blush, and her eyes were shining. Su Qing's voice was filled with a hint of coquettishness, "The sweet and sour spare ribs are cold..."
Qin Yu was stunned for a moment before coming back to his senses from the lingering atmosphere. His eyes fell on the dishes on the table beside him that still looked tempting but had lost their heat. A gentle smile appeared on the corner of his lips, and his tone was full of pampering, "Then I'll go heat them up."
After reheating the food, the two sat opposite each other. The warm yellow light of the camping lamp cast their shadows on the ground on one side, blending into a soft light and shadow. Su Qing lowered her head and ate a piece of spare ribs. She looked up at Qin Yu and found that he was also looking at her.
"Is it delicious?" Qin Yu's voice was filled with anticipation.
Su Qing nodded, picked up the ribs and put them into his bowl. Qin Yu chuckled, stretched out his chopsticks to the ribs, brought them to his mouth and took a light bite, "It's really delicious."
"You are not modest and boastful."
The sky outside the window was gray, the typhoon and rainstorm were still raging, but the warmth in the house was getting stronger and stronger. Two pairs of chopsticks were moving back and forth between the dishes, like some kind of silent tacit understanding.
With Qin Yu's arrival, life was not so boring. When they had nothing to do, they would get together to study recipes. Su Qing was responsible for providing the ingredients, and Qin Yu was responsible for making the finished products. For several days in a row, she ate and slept every day, and she felt that she had gained weight.
Another week passed, and the wind and rain outside finally dissipated completely, and the long-lost sun appeared after the rain.
Qin Yu also received an order at this time. The military asked him to lead a rescue team to carry out rescue operations in the coastal areas. Seeing this, Su Qing followed him to carry out rescue operations.
The helicopter quickly took off and flew towards the coordinate location. Half an hour later, Qin Yu and Su Qing met up with the rescue team at the temporary camping area.
"According to the latest intelligence, Province Z was the hardest hit. There is a large base there, and it is estimated that tens of thousands of people are trapped." The deputy commander of the rescue team unfolded the map and reported to Qin Yu.
"This extreme weather will last for a long time, and the rescue mission is urgent. Divide our people into three groups. One group will be responsible for searching and rescuing the trapped people. The second group will be responsible for finding and clearing a runway nearby for transport planes to transfer the trapped and wounded people. The third group will be responsible for temporary resettlement and maintaining order." Qin Yu's voice was steady and powerful as he conveyed the orders one by one.
"Yes!" The deputy commander saluted neatly, then led his men away quickly.
Qin Yu stayed in the tent and reported the situation here to the military headquarters. He simply packed up his equipment and was about to leave.
"I'll go with you." Su Qing had been standing at the door without her knowing. She had been waiting outside the tent just now. She came in only after everyone had left. She looked at him with determination.
The roar of the rescue helicopter gradually rose outside. Qin Yu was silent for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, but you must obey orders and don't act on your own."
Helicopters carrying rescue soldiers took off one after another. The road ahead was devastated. The coastal highway had been submerged, and houses in nearby villages had been destroyed. Some low-lying areas had now merged with the sea, and only a few higher roofs of houses were barely above the water, showing that the village once existed.
When they arrived above the base in Province Z, the city now looked like a ruin ravaged by a giant beast. The walls and windows of many high-rise buildings were blown away, dead trees on the road were broken and lay across the road, some public facilities were also severely damaged, and broken and fallen building debris were everywhere.
The helicopters hovered one after another in a relatively open area, and the soldiers slid down the ropes one by one. Thousands of fully armed soldiers quickly gathered.
Qin Yu divided the soldiers into several teams, each of which carried drones and mechanical dogs and dispersed into the city to launch search and rescue operations.
For a moment, a series of high-pitched mechanical sounds echoed in the silent streets.
"Everyone, please pay attention! We are the Capital Army Rescue Team and are carrying out a rescue mission. Trapped people, please gather in an open area downstairs after hearing the announcement!"
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