Chapter 207 The Same Destination
In the end, Gao Xiulan and the others selected several representatives, including Guan Lamei and Jin Qiaofeng from their courtyard.
Whenever Pingdi has free time, he goes to the street office to make sure that the donations are used in full and without reservation to purchase supplies.
Not only that, many large factories also mobilized willing employees to transport truckloads of rescue forces to the disaster area.
Several young men in the compound signed up, including Ernengzi and Zhou Zhiwen. A banner reading "Earthquake Relief" was posted on the truck.
Xie Da Jiao and the other older people felt bad when they saw the people sent over by the factory.
Zhou Jianguo was still mumbling, but he raised his strong arms unwillingly.
"We are still young. Why won't you let us go?"
Qian Baozhu patted his chest with his big hands, and the flesh on his belly bounced back and forth.
"That's right, those guys haven't even grown all their hair yet, how can they be as steady as us?"
Wu Shengli sucked his teeth and glanced with disdain.
"Take a break, Lao Qian. With your physique, you won't be out of breath even when climbing the mountain!"
"I can lift a big iron pot, so why can't I? Old Wu, I think you can't do it, right, Old Xie?"
Xie Da Jiao touched her messy hair with her hands, which still had grass hanging on it.
"Okay, okay, all right. But if the factory hadn't been rushing to finish the orders they received earlier, they would probably have let us go."
"I don't even know when I can go back to work. I'll have to work overtime again."
The doors of their factory were shaken open. It rained heavily in the past two days and the warehouse was flooded. It would take a while for people to go to work.
We are still doing some finishing work at this time, and the important machines have been carried to higher ground by the workers.
Lin Xiaotong was originally an idle person who was dedicated to fighting mosquitoes, but now he was also drafted into the army.
The department store is also a large factory, and the senior leaders above it felt that they were important figures, so they donated a batch of supplies to the disaster area with a wave of their hands.
Manager Cai could only honestly arrange a few large trucks, which were loaded with some supplies taken from the food factory of a sister unit and most of the supplies purchased with his own money.
He thought of Lin Xiaotong who had a camera and called her over to discuss things.
"Xiao Lin, our company has donated several large trucks to the disaster area. The higher-ups think you, a female comrade, have a high level of ideological awareness."
Anyone who hears this would not want to give himself a big slap in the face, reflect deeply, and denounce himself for slacking off in the past.
"Would you like to set a good example and rush to the disaster area? There will surely be many touching stories along the way. Wouldn't you like to record them?"
In simple terms, just go there quickly with your camera.
Manager Cai had already said this, so there was no reason for her to refuse.
"Manager, I can go, but I don't have much film left. I'm afraid it won't be enough by then."
Lin Xiaotong is not a fool. She naturally knows that since the company has paid the money, a good reputation is also necessary.
Sometimes when you do something practical, you also need to let your superiors know so that your merit can be recorded.
"Don't worry about the film. The unit will provide it."
Manager Cai is a smart guy and he can still make the decision on this matter.
"By the way, I've also secured a subsidy for your business trip, and will give you the entire certificate of honor when the time comes."
"That's it, Manager. I'll go back and pack up. Shall we leave when the next day comes?"
"Time is a bit tight. We have to leave at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The truck will be parked in front of the department store."
Fortunately, she doesn't get carsick, otherwise it would be a real torture to ride in a truck and bump around on the road for several days.
Her current health has been improved due to the good nutrition she has received since she was a child. Now that she lives in the compound, her biggest worry on weekdays is guessing what she will eat tomorrow.
His height grew rapidly, his eyes and ears became sharp, his limbs became strong, and sparks flew when he pedaled his bicycle.
After taking into account her current physical condition, she agreed. The most important thing is that she also wants to do her part.
After returning to the earthquake shelter, he didn't even drink the water and immediately told Gao Xiulan about this.
Of course, at this time Xie Da Jiao went to the factory to help and was not at home.
"Go ahead and bring some medicine with you. No matter what, safety comes first."
Although Gao Xiulan was a little worried, after all, this was a family member, so she always had some thoughts in her mind.
However, when she thought of her own in-laws, Xiaotong's parents were both soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country, she couldn't bring herself to stop him.
When she went out today, she heard Zhang Dazui say that the second daughter of the Zhao family had a man named Song Yuanchao, but the one who was discharged from the army due to injury, also wanted to sign up to go to the disaster area.
The factory leaders couldn't resist and finally sent someone to deliver the supplies by truck.
"I know. I will definitely take good care of myself. Besides, I won't be alone."
Lin Xiaotong hugged Gao Xiulan and spoke in the same tone as usual, without fear or hesitation.
After all, it doesn’t matter. Everything comes from the heart.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Hu Tou leading a group of little radishes, picking up trash on the roadside with a heroic and confident look.
When the aunts walked, they would also cover the lids of the gourds that had been shaken open.
If there is something broken, stick a big branch in it as a mark to prevent anyone from accidentally falling in.
I see the old and young men less and less. If I haven’t seen them for several meals in a row, they must have gone to provide support in the truck.
Of course, many female soldiers also went, and Gao Xiulan also wanted to go.
But she was prone to motion sickness and couldn't stand the smell of gasoline for a long time. She couldn't bear this physiological reaction.
As soon as he got on the bus for a long time, his face turned pale and he was rejected at the first level.
But her good sister Zhang Dazui really went, and everyone in the compound went to see her off on the day she left.
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By the afternoon, Lin Xiaotong had packed up her things early and put them in a backpack.
Inside were several bottles of cooling oil and common medicines prepared by her mother Gao Xiulan, several large cakes, some biscuits and snacks, and of course the most important camera.
She also carried a military green water bottle, which was one of the relics left by her father, Comrade Lin Hai.
This green strap has been used for a long time and has become severely worn and can no longer hold things.
Gao Xiulan replaced it with a new one, and the original one was kept in Lin Xiaotong's room.
He still smelled of cooling oil. He waved to Gao Xiulan and said with a smile:
"Mom, I'm leaving now. You can go back now."
After walking a few steps, I realized that this sentence was a little wrong, so I turned around and added:
"Remember to wait for me to come back."
The tears that had just been brewing in Gao Xiulan's eyes were suddenly forced back, and she was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
She also waved her hand and said loudly, "I know. Mom will wait for you to come back and make you something delicious."
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Manager Cai, who felt sleepy as soon as he got on the car, smelled a strong scent of wind oil, which really went straight to his head.
Refreshing his mind is no joke. He can wake up from all sleepiness by looking through the window.
He opened his eyes and looked, smacking his lips and said:
"Xiao Lin, you're well-equipped. With you here, the mosquitoes won't dare come tonight."
She could only smile and say nothing.
However, since she applied wild mint on her body last time, it seemed to have some effect. The mosquitoes stopped biting her and started biting people around her instead.
"Hurry up and get in the car. Follow Master Lu's car."
The department store first sent four large trucks with supplies, led by Manager Xiao Cai himself.
We borrowed a few drivers from the car team, all of whom are experienced.
The front of the truck can just accommodate two people, and Manager Cai made the arrangements quite well. Lin Xiaotong's driver is a short-haired lesbian.
That's not common these days. When I asked, I found out that he was a retired soldier and his driving skills were among the best.
"Hold on tight, let's go."
Lin Xiaotong didn't waste any time and jumped into the car.
Master Lu checked that the car door was closed, stepped on the accelerator, and headed towards the destination.
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