Chapter 15 Chapter 15
Most people are still free to comment online, complaining about how the rainstorm affected their work and school, and whether it would affect their income... However, they don't realize that this is the last ray of light before darkness.
The incessant downpour severely impacted road traffic. Bai Yu, who had been due to arrive today, was also stranded. Due to the pandemic, most hotels in the province were closed, and the few that remained refused to accommodate Bai Yu and his group, who had traveled from high-risk areas. They had no choice but to rest in the car.
After finishing the phone call with his family in a relaxed tone, Bai Yu's face fell in the next second.
Bai Yu was already at her doorstep, but she couldn't get home. She was in a terrible mood. It would have been fine if she were alone, but she had her boyfriend's family with her. Bai Yu clutched a biscuit, but she had no appetite, her eyes fixed on the window. Rain streamed down the car window like a curtain of water, gathering on the road to form small streams, while the long line of cars stuck in traffic moved at a snail's pace.
While she was in a daze, someone suddenly stuffed a piece of chocolate into her mouth. The mellow and silky taste of the chocolate melted in her mouth. At the same time, a hand put his arm around her shoulders and pulled her body in. Then a head came over and whispered in her ear, "Don't worry, sister. We will definitely get to your house safely." After saying that, he rubbed her face intimately, their skin touching and their breath blending together.
Bai Yu turned her head to look at the young and bright face in front of her, feeling a little headache. This person was Bai Yu's boyfriend Ning Yilan.
In today's society, it seems a bit unbelievable that a girl, without any physical or mental problems, has never been in a relationship before the age of 30. But this is indeed the reality of Baiyu.
Bai Yu wasn't particularly striking, had a humble background, and a reserved personality. During her school days, she was like a small flower or grass by the roadside: radiant, but no one cared enough to notice. It's a bit embarrassing to admit, but aside from playing house as a child, no boy ever pursued her.
As a girl, she also has fantasies about love, but the Bai family has strict family education. Bai Yu has a very contradictory personality. She is bold but conservative, and has strict self-restraint. Even if she meets a boy she likes, she can't take the initiative to pursue him.
Her mother always suspected Bai He wasn't serious about her blind dates. Little did she know that she went on each one with genuine anticipation. It was just that the results were often disappointing.
As she grew older, her attitude towards love and marriage went from yearning to giving up and then to resistance.
In order to have enough confidence to live independently in the future, Bai Yu worked hard to make money and save it.
Unexpectedly, she met Ning Yilan, who was still a student. Their experience was a real proof that fate really does exist between people.
Bai Yu is seven years older than Ning Yilan. If this age difference happened to a boy, people wouldn't be surprised and would even praise him, saying that age makes people more caring. But if it happened to a girl, there would be a lot of prejudice.
Before this, Bai Yu had never imagined dating or even planning marriage with such a young boy. Ning Zelan's childish, clingy, and immature nature had nothing in common with Bai Yu's ideal lover, but he ultimately became the unexpected plan.
Bai Yu pinched his face and said with a fake smile, "My face is covered in oil, and you dare to do that to me?"
"As long as she's a sister, I like her." The boy's eyes were bright and uninhibited, like the morning sun with its blazing light. He deliberately lowered his voice and spoke with a sticky, ambiguous tone. After saying this, he deliberately kissed her on the face several times.
Like a frightened mouse, Bai Yu could no longer maintain her composure. She pushed Ning Zelan aside, then quickly glanced ahead and saw that Ning Zelan's parents were chatting. Only then did she quietly breathe a sigh of relief. She glared fiercely at the playful Ning Zelan in front of her.
"Well, we are a couple!" Ning Zelan's expression was so righteous.
"Be serious, your parents are still here." Bai said in a stammered tone, and then adjusted Ning Zelan's sitting posture seriously.
Damn, this little old-fashioned guy is too cute. Ning Zelan stared at Bai Yu's red ears like a puppet being manipulated, and the corners of his mouth never fell. This restless aura made Bai Yu's eyebrows twitch.
"The rain is too heavy. There have been several car accidents ahead. We need to find a way to get off the highway."
Ning's father's words in front made the atmosphere in the car dull.
"Why did you choose to come here at this time? We can't leave now, and we can't go back. My back is about to break from sitting in this car." Ning's mother kept fanning herself with a fan, her face showing no concealment of anxiety and irritability.
Bai He remained silent.
Ning Zelan, the heartless kid, said frankly, "Mom, the epidemic back home is so serious, people are dying in our community every day. Are you sure it's better than this?"
Mother Ning's eyebrows stood up, and her hands were shaking...
"Don't make a fuss. It's only three hundred miles. It's no big deal. If it weren't for the heavy rain, we could have arrived this afternoon."
"Don't worry, Xiaoyu, everything will be fine once the rain stops." Father Ning's words calmed everyone in the car.
"Yeah," Bai Yu nodded, feeling uneasy as he looked at the continuous rain outside the window.
Due to the pandemic, several people could not find a place to stay and could only hide in the car to rest. I thought such heavy rain would last for one or two days, but it was still falling on the fifth day.
Continuous torrential rain and strong winds triggered floods and mountain torrents in many areas, and a massive typhoon hit coastal areas, causing countless deaths and losses.
Gaolin City suffered a severe flood disaster a few years ago, and the province has vigorously developed drainage projects to address urban drainage and disaster prevention issues. As a result, Gaolin City is currently in good condition, with no casualties. However, rainwater still flooded power distribution rooms in numerous areas, and numerous utility poles were blown down by the wind. Branches and debris also hit power lines, causing short circuits.
On the fifth day of the heavy rain, the power supply to Baihe Village was completely cut off. By this time, Baihe had been isolated for more than 15 days and was successfully released.
Bai He went to his uncle's house immediately. As soon as he stepped in, the soles of his shoes squeaked. The first floor was very humid, and the tiled floor was covered with water droplets, making it a bit slippery to step on.
Although it was ten o'clock in the morning, the light inside was dim. Without electricity, they couldn't watch TV or their phones. Grandma Bai and Grandpa Bai squinted their eyes as they warmed themselves by the fire in the old kitchen, chatting. The blazing fire in the kitchen dispelled the damp chill outside. The bright yellow light brought warmth and peace to the eyes.
Seeing Bai He coming over, Grandma Bai quickly took his hand and asked him to sit by the stove. Feeling the coldness of his hand, Grandma Bai said with some heartache and accusation, "Why don't you wear more clothes? Don't take advantage of your youth and don't take your body seriously. When you get old and get rheumatism, you will know the pain."
Bai He looked at his down jacket and sweater helplessly. He really felt that he was not wearing enough.
In the interval between the two people talking, Grandpa Bai inside nodded his head and seemed to be falling asleep.
Grandma Bai glared at Grandpa Bai when she saw this and slapped him hard, "If you want to sleep, go to bed. If you catch a cold, who will take care of you?"
"Who said I was going to sleep? I wasn't sleeping." Grandpa Bai, who was awakened, hunched his body, forced his eyelids open and spoke vaguely.
Grandma Bai didn't argue with him, but just snorted coldly.
Grandpa Bai, who was dazed, rubbed his eyes and regained consciousness. He looked at Bai He and said with a smile, "It's raining all the time, Tangyuan, why don't you stay here with us? You don't have to cook for yourself."
"No, I'm fine living alone."
"By the way, Grandpa and Grandma, I brought you some health supplements. The weather has been so extreme lately. You should take one pill every day to boost your immunity."
"Hey! You bought so much when we haven't finished eating at home yet." Grandpa Bai complained.
The children in the family are all filial. I buy them all kinds of supplements and health products, and the boxes at home are half full.
"You and your wife can also take this health supplement together, and it has a long shelf life."
"Don't buy it next time. Your grandma and I only have two mouths to feed. We can't eat so much. Save more money for yourself." Grandpa Bai muttered.
Bai Hexiao didn't say anything.
Bai He looked around but didn't see his uncle and aunt. He asked curiously, "Where did your uncle and aunt go?"
"Hey! I haven't told you yet. Your brother called this morning and will be home tonight. Your uncle went to the store to buy groceries. Look at the beef bones stewed in the pot. They're prepared for the kid to eat tonight."
As he spoke, Grandpa Bai took the pliers and moved the firewood in the stove to allow air to flow in better, making the fire burn more vigorously and the pressure cooker above better heated.
Bai He: No wonder he smelled the scent of butter as soon as he came in.
Bai He thought about it and said, "Isn't my brother in the army? It's not time for him to visit his parents yet!"
"I came back with the army. Your brother said he would stay in the army next to our village." Grandma Bai said quickly, with a happy tone in her tone.
"That's great!" Bai He was delighted. He had been worrying about how to call his elder brother back from thousands of miles away. Unexpectedly, he'd returned on his own. And from now on, he'd stay in the army near home. This was truly the best arrangement for the future.
There is a tank unit stationed next to Sheshui Village, so there is no need to worry about future safety issues. It is a very important guarantee for future troubled times.
"Yes, your brother is already 28 years old. If he stays in the army, he will be a bachelor for the rest of his life." Grandma Bai teased
"What a foolish thing you are saying."
It was originally a joke, but Grandpa Bai took it seriously. His eyes were as big as copper bells, and he was rarely angry at Grandma Bai. His face was solemn and respectful, "A good man should join the army to defend his country."
Grandpa Bai regretted not joining the army when he was young. Now that his eldest grandson has fulfilled his dream, he would be the first to oppose anyone who holds his grandson back.
Grandma Bai wanted to argue, but seeing Grandpa Bai's angry face and no intention of reconciliation, the old lady stopped talking and picked up the tongs to stir the firewood silently, sulking alone.
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