Recalling what happened during this period, Fu Xiuzhi's face was full of fear and relief.
When the heavy rain blocked her cries for help and she heard her companions' anxious shouts, Fu Xiuzhi thought she was doomed.
Fortunately, there was still a piece of wood to grab at the critical moment.
Shen Qiaosheng had previously expended too much energy on Wang Huizhu, and it was too difficult to rescue a person who couldn't swim in the water. In great panic, they would often lose their minds and use their hands and feet to entangle the rescuer. In this situation, Shen Qiaosheng could only barely keep himself from being pushed into the water by Wang Huizhu.
If Fu Xiuzhi had not appeared at the critical moment and pulled Wang Huizhu away, Shen Qiaosheng would have been strangled to death by Wang Huizhu even if he had not been drowned.
Fu Xiuzhi and Chen Qiaosheng were swept away by the current and followed the flood towards the north city. They were unable to communicate at all along the way. They were almost separated several times and had many wounds on their bodies.
Fortunately, they found a house without any danger and climbed up with all their might.
Fu Xiuzhi was already soaked, but fortunately the sky was too gloomy and the rain was too heavy, so she didn't look too embarrassed in front of Shen Qiaosheng.
"Comrade Shen Qiaosheng, do you think we will die here?" Fu Xiuzhi felt cold all over and seemed to have a fever.
"No, as long as we didn't drown in the flood, we still have a chance of survival. Our country will not give up, and the People's Liberation Army will not ignore it either. Rescue will come soon!" Shen Qiaosheng's face turned pale and his lips lost their color, but he would not give up hope.
The roof they were on was a two-story building. There was a wooden board sticking out of the small hut built on the roof. Shen Qiaosheng helped Fu Xiuzhi up and said, "Let's go and hide there."
The door of the hut was locked and it was still full of things. They huddled together under the wooden planks, praying that the rain would stop soon.
"Comrade Fu Xiuzhi, can I call you Xiuzhi?" Chen Qiaosheng felt that they were also friends in need. "Calling you comrade every day is a bit too formal."
"Okay, then I'll call you Qiao Sheng from now on, okay?"
Shen Qiaosheng naturally had no objection.
Speaking of which, although Fu Xiuzhi was married, she was one year younger than Shen Qiaosheng. The two were of similar age and were becoming more and more familiar with each other. At this time, the only way to persevere was to encourage each other.
"Qiao Sheng... I think I have a fever," Fu Xiuzhi felt a little dizzy and leaned against the door behind her. "If the rain doesn't stop and no one comes to rescue us, you can go on your own and don't worry about me."
Chen Qiaosheng didn't care about much and reached out to touch Fu Xiuzhi's head. It was indeed a little hot. He was anxious in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face: "It's okay, it's just a little hot. It must be because it was caught in the rain for a long time and soaked in water for so long. Let's rest here and then think of a way."
He remembered that this place should be in the north of the city. There was a primary school nearby, so they wouldn't have to wait too long before they were rescued.
"But I'm so cold..." Fu Xiuzhi wanted to cry. She missed home.
Chen Qiaosheng looked at the trembling Fu Xiuzhi and had no other choice but to say sorry and hug her in his arms. "Will this make you feel better? Xiuzhi, you must hold on. You have just been rated as an activist and you have a bright future. You have such good skills and you are a very good person. Everyone in the factory praises you. Director Fan has told me more than once that you are the best worker he has ever seen..."
Seeing Fu Xiuzhi smile, Chen Qiaosheng tightened his arms: "And the cheongsam you modified, my grandma likes it very much. You are very talented in making clothes. If you can go abroad, you will definitely learn more and achieve more. Xiuzhi, be brave, I am with you! It will be fine."
Yes, with him around, and last time in Shen Qiaosheng's arms, she felt endless warmth.
Maybe she should be braver, just as Shen Qiaosheng said.
"Qiao Sheng... I read the book you gave me. There's a sentence in it that I really like." Fu Xiuzhi worked very hard. Reading was her favorite thing besides making clothes. "If... if my life ended here, I would like to... put aside my worries... and sorrows for the time being, and instead... offer my soul..."
"Qiao Sheng, I...I like you." After saying that, Fu Xiuzhi could no longer hold on and fainted.
Chen Qiaosheng was stunned for a moment. Do you like me?
The heavy rain poured down, falling into his heart. Shen Qiaosheng felt the purity, peace and passion of Fu Xiuzhi's emotions, which touched him a little.
Does he like Fu Xiuzhi? Shen Qiaosheng had never thought about this before. He only knew that he admired this woman, admired her drive, and appreciated her ability. Whenever she appeared, he would always observe her involuntarily.
When he saw the harm Feng Chao had done to her and learned about her past, Shen Qiaosheng felt distressed and angry, but he attributed this to his feelings for a friend.
Maybe, this is love?
Shen Qiaosheng had lived for twenty-three years and felt lost for the first time.
But he didn't dwell on it for too long, because the most urgent thing was to survive.
Perhaps the two of them were lucky, as they were rescued by the People's Liberation Army the next morning. Shen Qiaosheng carried Fu Xiuzhi on his back and waved to them vigorously.
After being rescued, Fu Xiuzhi took medicine and her fever went down. When she remembered what she said before she fainted, she felt a little feverish again.
In order to avoid embarrassment and also to contribute to Qicheng, Fu Xiuzhi joined the disaster relief team and actively participated in post-disaster rescue work.
There are many schools near the north city, and there are many children among the people affected by the disaster. Fu Xiuzhi rescued people in the water and helped with cooking when she returned to the resettlement site. She was busy every day.
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