Chapter 40: No Drink, No Leave

No one knew if it was because his aura was too intimidating, but as soon as Shen He raised his hands twice, the people in the room suddenly quieted down.

"Dear fellow villagers, listen to me."

Shen He's penetrating voice echoed in this spacious hall.

I don't know if it's because his uniform is too reliable or his voice is too steady.

Those who were originally restless also calmed down one after another.

The whole hall fell silent.

"Everyone has been busy with the harvesting these days. I know you have worked hard, and I understand your desire to go home and have a good rest."

After hearing his words of understanding, the villagers' expressions gradually improved and their tone of voice became softer.

"Shen He, Aunt Niu has watched you grow up. Now you are a soldier and have made great achievements. I just want to ask you, will it really rain? Will there really be a flood? Don't fool us and delay our farming here!"

As soon as these words fell, everyone stared at Shen He with wide eyes, as if waiting for his answer.

It's just that Shen He is not the Dragon Prince, so how does he know when it will rain? He couldn't even confirm whether it would rain or not.

The only information he got was that his wife dreamed of a flood in the village, and some meteorological experts in the province also predicted that there would be heavy rain.

This conclusion is still controversial.

But no matter what he thought in his heart, he didn't show it on his face.

Shen He scanned the pairs of burning eyes in the hall one by one, paused, and then said: "I don't know whether it will rain or not."

As soon as these words fell, everyone burst into laughter.

But before they could say anything, they heard Shen He speak again.

"But what I do know is that if the rainstorm really comes, our rice will be flooded and we will go hungry. If the rain gets heavier, some people may even lose their lives."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

They experienced how terrible a flood was more than a decade ago.

All the food was soaked in water, and even if the higher authorities distributed relief food, it was still of no help. Quite a few people were drowned or starved to death in that flood.

Even now when they talk about it, they still feel scared.

Seeing that they were silent, Shen He continued, "If there had been no heavy rain, our losses would have been only a little labor and a handful of grain, but this little loss is insignificant compared to a flood. If there had been no heavy rain, that would have been the best, but it is always best to be prepared for the worst. If there really was a heavy rain tonight, what would you do if you have already returned home?"

Having said that, if they still make trouble, they are really ignorant.

The villagers were just getting restless because the weather was too hot and it hadn't rained.

After being persuaded, everyone calmed down again.

Seeing that they listened carefully, Shen He's voice also slowed down a bit.

"It's really hot here, and everyone has worked hard. You can get up and walk around, but it's best not to leave the house, otherwise it will be difficult to return when the rainstorm comes."

After hearing these words, the members were completely persuaded.

"Shen He is right. Isn't it just a little hot? Labor and capital can wait. It's better than being flooded."

"That's right. What if it rains heavily halfway back? How can I get back?"

After all, it is a downhill road. When it rains, the water will wash the path, making it wet and slippery, and it is impossible to go up.

Seeing that the people in the hall had stopped making trouble, the soldiers who came with Shen He couldn't help but admire this regiment commander.

I don't know which theater of war he is from. He is too powerful.

Just now, everyone was carrying the sand one bag at a time, but he was the only one who carried two bags at a time. Moreover, he looked as if nothing had happened after carrying them, without even blushing or breathing hard.

Now he has even appeased the villagers who were making trouble.

Such talents will have limitless future prospects no matter where they are placed!

Su Ranran didn't know what the other soldiers were thinking.

At this moment, Shen He in her eyes was like a shining light, burning directly into her heart.

She didn't expect that he could handle this matter so well.

From finding a meteorological expert, to issuing an order to harvest in advance, and finally sending troops to reinforce the embankment, every single thing seemed to be inseparable from his presence.

Even when the villagers were making trouble, he was still able to calmly and calmly persuade them.

It's hard not to be moved by him.

Su Ranran has doubted her past self countless times since her rebirth. How could she have ignored such a charming man?

Looking at his resolute face under the military cap, Su Ranran's heartbeat has never been normal.

It made a popping sound, as if it would jump out if you were not careful.

The villagers were appeased, but Shen He was not idle.

After asking clearly which families the people who had just left were from, Shen He prepared to lead people out to bring them home.

When Su Ranran heard that they were going to look for those people, she couldn't help but feel nervous again.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon."

Looking at her pale face, Shen He vaguely guessed the scene in her dream.

It seemed that every time she mentioned the heavy rain, she became particularly nervous and afraid.

But her nervousness was not about the coming flood, but more like she was afraid that something might happen to him.

How could Su Ranran not worry?

He had clearly already settled the people, but now he had to go out again to look for those willful people.

What if it rains heavily during the trip?

What if those people refuse to go with him?

Su Ranran really wanted to persuade him to stay and not go.

But when she met the man's determined gaze, she knew he would not stay because of her persuasion.

Gritting her teeth, she picked up her water bottle and handed it to him.

"Drink some water before you go."

Looking at the water bottle in her hand, Shen He's eyes narrowed, and he guessed in his heart that she must have added something to the water.

But Su Ranran refused to retreat or give in, and acted as if she would not let him leave unless he drank.

The couple looked at each other for a while, and finally Shen He took the kettle and gulped down several gulps.

While he was drinking water, Su Ranran took out something from the warehouse under the cover of her bag and stuffed it into his trouser pocket.

Shen He almost choked when he felt the strange thing in his trouser pocket.

Before he could figure out what it was, he heard the woman's low voice saying, "If you're in danger, take it out and press the button on it."

Where did this thing come from? Shen He was shocked.

But now is not a good time to talk.

After taking a long look at her, Shen He said "OK" and then led the other soldiers out.

Watching the army green team gradually walk away, Su Ranran's heart, which had been beating wildly, gradually calmed down.

What she had just stuffed into his pocket was a float that she carried with her to prevent drowning.

Just press the switch and the float will pop out.

The buoyancy is enough for a strong adult man to float on the water.

Such products were only produced in the 21st century and would never appear in this era.

But she no longer cared.

She couldn't bear to see him get into trouble in front of her again.

Su Ranran knew that she definitely couldn’t bear it!