Chapter 174 Chapter 174 Flood
Maybe 10 minutes, 30 minutes, maybe a day, two days, three days...
The surging waves finally stopped.
The gloomy sky where you couldn't see your hand in front of you was suddenly dispelled by the bright sunshine.
A shy blush appeared on the horizon. The sky was clear and the weather was sunny, as if the strong wind and huge waves just now were just an illusion of the brain.
But the soaked clothes and hair, the government buildings completely submerged by the flood, and the colorful fish swimming near the boat all told us that humans had survived.
Not an illusion
This is a real thing that happened.
He Junxia watched a group of colorful little fish swimming back and forth between the small boats. They were all strange and varied.
I can’t say how good-looking they are, I can only say that each one is ugly in its own unique way, and looking closely is a torture to the eyes.
He Junxia withdrew his gaze. He had no time to observe these newly appeared small fish.
He asked, "Sister-in-law, how are you feeling now? Are you feeling unwell?"
Wei Lingyu smiled and said, "I'm fine, don't worry about me. Xiaobao is also very obedient and hasn't made any noise recently."
He Junxia was happy for her and the child. No matter what the future held, at least they had survived another disaster.
"Is everyone okay?"
"We're okay."
"Nothing." "Everything is fine."
The responses that came one after another made He Junxia feel better.
Zhang Liqin gave him a thumbs-up. "Xiaoxing, thank goodness you asked us to tie the boat to the building with ropes ahead of time."
Otherwise, it would have been very dangerous. Being hit head-on by the waves would have been a small matter, but it would have been terrible if the entire ship had been swept away by the whirlpool.
He Juanxia raised an eyebrow: "Xiaoxing?"
Zhang Liqin's face froze. Remembering the promise he had made earlier, he looked away awkwardly.
He is seven years older than Miao Yuexing, which is enough time for a sixth-grade kid to become a college student.
He Junxia narrowed her eyes: "Playing tricks?"
Zhang Liqin: "How can it be called cheating when it comes to being good brothers?" He just didn't want their relationship to become awkward because of a name.
Zhang Liqin is not right but he is strong-willed.
Before He Junxia could say anything, Zhang Haoxuan, who was sitting next to Zhang Liqin, hesitated and said, "Dad, you can't cheat. The teacher said that cheating is bad behavior. People should be honest."
Zhang Liqin: ...
Zhang Liqin lowered his head and covered his face, saying, "My dear son, you really know how to let your father down."
Jia Jia in Li Zhengping's arms also waved her hands: "You don't keep your word. You're a bad person, a very bad person."
Ye Caichun coughed lightly and gave her husband a sharp look. If he doesn't keep his word, how can he teach the child in the future? Don't lose the child's face.
Zhang Liqin forced out a flattering smile: "Haoxuan, Xuanxuan, I'm not playing tricks, I was just joking with Brother Xiaoxing."
"Right, Brother Xing."
The last two words seemed to come out from between the teeth, making people laugh.
He Juanxia put his hand to his ear: "Brother Zhang, I don't think I heard what you said. Can you say it again?"
Zhang Liqin was punching and kicking the air in his heart.
You little bastard, just wait for me!
Zhang Liqin wrote Miao Yuexing's name in the little notebook for remembering grudges. A breeze blew by, and he sneezed uncontrollably several times.
"Ah cut" "Ah cut" "Ah cut"
Who is talking about me?
Zhang Liqin rubbed his nose, and the others also felt a chill.
——Their clothes were almost wet, and when the wind suddenly blew, how could they not be cold?
He Junxia stopped teasing Zhang Liqin and called out, "Everyone, get some dry clothes and change into them. Be careful not to catch a cold."
He Junxia handed Xuanxuan from Su Guizhi's arms to Liang Cai on the next boat, and asked her to take the child back to her grandmother.
Zhang Liqin took out dry clothes and dry towels from the waterproof bag at the bottom of the box. The family of three quickly changed into them, and the coldness dissipated for the most part.
Zhang Liqin wrung out the wet clothes and hung them on the edge of the boat. The little brat was smart and reminded them to put the clothes in waterproof bags in advance.
Otherwise it would be uncomfortable to wear dry clothes.
Zhang Liqin looked down at the government building that was completely submerged in water. From his perspective, he could only see the top of the building.
What was out of reach in the past is now within reach and within reach.
Zhang Liqin stretched out his hand and touched the top of the building. When his rough fingertips touched the concrete ceiling, he finally felt that he was alive.
Zhang Liqin turned to look at Miao Yuexing, his eyes no longer filled with embarrassment and shame, nor any sense of shame.
"Brother Xing, thank you."
If it weren't for Miao Yuexing's help, it would have been difficult for their family to survive, let alone for one person to survive.
He Junxia smiled: "Help each other."
After everyone changed into dry clothes, he asked again, "What are you going to do next?"
what to do?
Serve cold.
It’s not that they like to give up, but at this point, the whole world has changed so much that they have no idea what to do even if they want to.
Li Zhengping said: "Xiaoxing, if you have any ideas, just tell us directly. We believe you."
"As long as you don't despise us, we will follow you wherever you go."
The others echoed.
Just looking at the fact that there are only a few of them left in this area of water, you can tell how important it is to follow the right people. Choice is far more important than hard work.
He Junxia exchanged a glance with his family, then smiled and said, "Uncle Li, you're joking. How could I possibly dislike that?"
He is telling the truth.
As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers. It is difficult for a lone wolf to survive in troubled times. Forming a team to resist risks is the best option.
Not to mention the various benefits of teamwork, let’s take their life in the government building as an example.
If everyone fought on their own, even He Junxia would have a hard time defending the food resources. Even if they did, it would come at a heavy price, and there was a chance of accidents that could cause harm to their family members.
But when they come together as one, work together, advance and retreat together, they become a powerful force.
So even though they knew they had a lot of supplies, the people who entered the government hall later did not dare to force them to take anything.
He Junxia said solemnly, "There's no place for humans to settle in Linshui County anymore. I want to row north to where there's land."
This is a question that requires careful consideration. Rowing north by human power would take at least several months, and at most a year and a half, and there is no telling how many situations may arise during this time.
However, the people present did not think about it for long and quickly gave a positive answer.
If I stayed in Linshui County, I would still have to face the occasional storms and heavy rain. Instead of staying in a corner, I might as well go out and try my luck.
At least there is a possibility.
Zhang Liqin asked: "Brother Xing, I have another question. We don't have a map, so how can we find the way?"
He Junxia: "You don't need a map. Just determine the north-south direction and follow the north."
It’s true!
Zhang Liqin patted his head and returned all the knowledge he learned in school to the teacher.
"So when do we leave?"
"The day after tomorrow morning."
"It's late today, and we've been through such strong winds and waves. Let's take a day off before setting off again."
They each sorted out their existing supplies. In order to save resources, they only lit two fires and ate together.
Liang Cai opened a whole box of cold medicine and threw it into the hot water, stirring it: "Everyone drink a cup, and drink another cup tomorrow morning to prevent colds."
…
The group rested for a day and a half near the government building and did not set off until the morning of the third day.
He Junxia had already determined the north and south directions based on the movement of the shadow of the wooden stick, and the four small boats moved slowly forward.
Because they were mentally prepared for a long battle, they were not in a hurry. The water in this area was fresh water and could be drunk after boiling.
As long as you have food and drink, you will never starve to death.
However, in the first few days, they often saw human or animal corpses floating on the water, and small fish surrounding the corpses and gnawing at them.
The stench of the corpses was overwhelming, and the sight of them being eaten by fish was disgusting, yet it also made people sad for the tragic fate of their fellow tribesmen.
To the extent that people often couldn't eat, felt uncomfortable, and had to cover their noses because they had no appetite.
But as time went on, we had seen so many tragic scenes that our adaptability gradually took over and our hearts became numb.
Some children and adults adapted faster and were even able to sit next to the corpse and eat cookies without batting an eyelid.
If someone who has never experienced this situation were asked to simply evaluate this picture, the result would probably be "horrifying."
Unfortunately, this is survival.
In a rapidly changing world, even children cannot be kept in a greenhouse. He Junxia will take time out of her day to teach them how to swim.
But you don't know until you ask. Once you ask, you will be shocked to find that not only three children can't swim, but several adults also don't have swimming skills - Zhang Liqin's family and three medical staff were all wiped out.
He Junxia held his forehead with his hand: "Fortunately, I asked one more question."
In the past, swimming was just a bonus and not important, but now it is a skill that can be registered.
Learn, you must learn!
Zhang Liqin looked down at the clear but abyssal waters and swallowed hard, "I'm staying on the boat and not going into the water, so there's no need."
"You learn when I tell you to." Ye Caichun slapped Zhang Liqin on the head. "You're a grown man, and you're afraid of this and that. Can you promise that you'll never go into the water again?"
"I...can't."
Zhang Liqin covered his head in frustration. Ye Caichun's tone softened, "Husband, if anything happens to you, how will the child and I survive?"
"You are the head of the family."
Zhang Liqin instantly stopped feeling wronged: "It's just swimming, look at me, I learned it in three days."
In fact, it took less than three days. Under He Junxia's ruthless training, he learned the simplest dog paddle in less than two hours.
Zhang Liqin swam several laps around the boat: "Wife, look at me, look at me, I can swim now."
Ye Caichun: ...
It can swim, but it's not an ordinary dog paddle. The more I look at it, the weirder the posture looks.
Ye Caichun turned around and saw the others trying to suppress their laughter. He lowered his head, cleared his throat, and suppressed the laughter in his heart: "Yeah, that's amazing."
Zhang Liqin swam several laps excitedly. They hung sachets soaked in wind oil and floral water on the bottom of the boat, so they didn't have to worry about being attacked by big fish.
The fish in the other world seemed to particularly hate this smell and would avoid it if they smelled it from a distance.
Everyone was kind enough not to tell Zhang Liqin that his swimming style was particularly unique, but the child did not know what the adults were thinking.
Li Jiajia hit the nail on the head: "Grandpa, Uncle Zhang swims so strangely, like a duck walking on the ground."
Zhang Haoxuan: "Sister Jiajia, this isn't a walking duck, this is a duck that can wiggle its butt."
Zhang Liqin: ...
Zhang Liqin gnashed his teeth and grabbed his son: "You little bastard, I'm going to beat you into a duck today!"
The naughty little boy quickly climbed onto the boat and hid behind his mother. He made a face and said, "Lululu, I'm the little bunny and you're the little duck."
Everyone couldn't hold back any longer and burst into laughter. Tears welled up in the corners of He Junxia's eyes.
Zhang Liqin climbed onto the boat with a dark face and was about to beat someone up. Suddenly, Zhang Haoxuan pointed behind him and shouted, "Dad, look, there's a boat. What a big boat!"
"Forget about the boat, even if the Lord came, he couldn't save you!"
Zhang Liqin was ready to fight, but when he saw everyone else looking behind him in disbelief, his heart suddenly trembled.
Is there really a boat?
Zhang Liqin slowly turned his head and saw a huge ship slowly sailing on the water in the distance.
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