Chapter 410 It’s Raining
The system's core processor was almost scrapped due to this endless loop of questions and answers, the data flow became a mess, and in the end it had no choice but to compromise.
Gu Yuchuan pretended to be deep in thought and spoke slowly. "Didn't you say you could help me realize all my wishes? Then you should help me get the top scorer in the imperial examination first. As long as I can get the top scorer, I will help you complete your mission immediately."
The system began to flash colorful lights frantically again, as if it was calculating at high speed. "According to calculations, even if the host passed the imperial examinations with first place every time, it would still take at least five years. The Lord God did not give the system a time limit of that length."
The Lord God? Sounds pretty powerful.
Gu Yuchuan couldn't help but look at Gu Jiayue across from him again. Who on earth was this little sister of his that could actually alarm someone of this level?
That's a god. They're just mortals, so even if they have some adventures, they can't fight against a god, right?
Gu Jiayue noticed his gaze and quickly gave a flattering smile.
She couldn't afford to be careless, as her life was in the hands of this big brother.
Although they got along well during this period, she never forgot that this elder brother was the reborn male protagonist of a political and intrigue novel and a tough character in a cool novel.
If he really believed the system's sweet words and attacked her, with her current ability, she would not be able to resist at all.
She was about to say something to ease the atmosphere when a loud thunder exploded without warning, making the window frames buzz.
The two looked at each other, saw surprise in each other's eyes, and quickly got up and ran out of the house.
Standing in the courtyard, a sudden, violent wind whipped up, sending sand and rocks flying all over the air. The sky darkened visibly, as if covered by a vast black cloth. Muffled thunder rolled in from the sky, one after another, jarring my eardrums, as if venting long-suppressed dissatisfaction.
The other people in the house were also startled by the thunder and ran out of the house. They looked up at the sky, their faces full of excitement and anticipation.
"Is it going to rain?" The uncle rubbed his hands, his voice trembling.
"Look at the sky full of dark clouds, thunder and wind, it must be raining!" Second uncle said with a gleam in his eyes.
"It's been dry for half a year, it should have rained long ago!"
This time, God didn’t let everyone wait too long.
But within a quarter of an hour, raindrops began to fall from the sky, just a few scattered drops at first, and then became denser and larger.
The bean-sized raindrops hit the ground with a crackling sound, moistening the long-thirsty land and instantly raising a fishy smell of soil.
Everyone ran out of the room, stood in the rain with their arms open, letting the rain wet their clothes and hair, with uncontrollable ecstasy on their faces.
"It's raining! It's really raining!" someone shouted loudly, his voice full of relief at surviving the disaster.
"It's finally raining! We are saved and don't have to die!" A woman hugged her child and cried inconsolably.
Gu Jiayue also stood in the rain, letting the cold rain hit her face and slide down her cheeks.
She closed her eyes slightly, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise.
Finally, something good happened.
As long as there's water, edible crops can be grown within half a month. As long as we can hold out until the next harvest, all the suffering should be over.
At this moment, an oil-paper umbrella quietly appeared above her head, blocking the falling rain.
She opened her eyes and saw Gu Yuchuan standing beside her.
"You also heard my conversation with that thing just now, right?" Gu Yuchuan looked at her with deep eyes, "Aren't you worried at all?"
Gu Jiayue met his gaze and tried to make her smile look more natural. "I believe you. I'm your sister. You don't really want to kill me, do you?"
"What if you are not my sister?" Gu Yuchuan's voice was soft, but it was like a stone thrown into Gu Jiayue's heart, causing ripples.
Gu Jiayue's mind went blank in an instant, and countless thoughts flooded into her mind.
Could it be that the system in Gu Yuchuan's body had seen through his origins?
It wasn't impossible; after all, that system was at a higher level. Even Xiao Du could see through the origins of those around him, so perhaps that system could do the same.
"I..." Gu Jiayue's throat tightened and she couldn't speak for a long time.
An apology? Saying he shouldn't have taken over his sister's body?
But this was not her own will, she was already in this body when she woke up.
Besides, the original owner is long gone.
"Heh... Look how scared I am." Gu Yuchuan suddenly laughed, his tone so relaxed that it seemed like he was joking. "If you're not my sister, then who is?"
But both of them knew that this was no joke.
Gu Jiayue finally breathed a sigh of relief, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders, and quickly agreed with him. "Yes, I am your sister, Gu Jiayue from Taohua Village!"
Gu Yuchuan nodded, and did not continue the topic. He just said softly: "Don't worry, I won't let that thing hurt you."
He had long discovered that this system was a bit stupid and only operated according to established rules. The little thinking ability it had was like a newborn baby in front of him, and he could play with it with just one eye.
A heavy rain took away the sweltering heat that had lasted for several months and dispelled the gloom that weighed on the villagers' hearts.
Everyone ignored the heavy rain and put on their raincoats and carried their farm tools into the fields.
Although we can’t do much farm work now, everyone wants to be closer to the land and feel its moist breath.
Some people were carrying hoes to turn the soil in the fields, while others were holding sickles to clear away dead weeds.
Most people were busy working on the ridges of the fields.
Even long-lost folk songs were heard in the village. The melodious and unique tunes echoed in the rain, sometimes making everyone laugh, and sometimes attracting some good-natured scolding.
It was like a rain that really took away all the worries.
The rain lasted for three days without stopping for a minute.
At the same time, Night Blade, who had been away for half a month, came back.
"Miss." He stood under the window and did not enter the room.
"Did you catch the thief?"
Gu Jiayue has always been concerned about Yu Xianghan who stole the cement formula.
Ye Ren knelt on one knee, his tone filled with guilt. "I was incompetent and failed to catch that man! There seemed to be something strange about him. Several times, I was close to catching him, but he disappeared inexplicably before my eyes!"
Gu Jiayue understood.
It must be the system in his body that is playing tricks on him.
"You have tried your best. I don't blame you." She sighed. No matter how skilled one is, one cannot avoid being restricted in front of the system. The power of human beings does seem a little insignificant.
Ye Ren raised his head and continued, "But I have already passed the message to the master! The master replied that he would handle everything and told us not to worry!"
Did Jiang Luli know about this?
With his ability, he should be able to handle it, right?
"What is your master doing now?" Since Jiang Luli was mentioned, she couldn't help but ask one more question.
"After leaving Annan County, the master headed south, hoping to see if other parts of Dagan were also suffering from drought. Unexpectedly, the Jiangnan region didn't suffer from drought, but instead suffered from floods!"
Ye Ren told the news he had heard.
"Floodwaters were everywhere. Food, livestock, and even people were swept away. Many people died... There were cries and grief everywhere."
What!
Gu Jiayue took a step back in shock, her face full of disbelief.
Such a big thing happened, why is there no news in the southwest?
She thought about it and understood.
The southwest is suffering from a drought and is unable to take care of itself, so how can it have the energy to care about the floods in the south of the Yangtze River?
Furthermore, during the worst of the drought, every county town closed its gates to prevent refugees from entering, restricting both population movement and the spread of news.
Maybe Zheng Qinghe knew something, but these were matters of the imperial court, and he couldn't possibly tell an ordinary citizen like me.
"Is your master okay now?" Gu Jiayue asked with concern.
"As far as I know, the master has returned to Kyoto and is allocating food and supplies to participate in disaster relief."
Gu Jiayue breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good, as long as their lives aren't in danger."
"Go down and have a rest first. You must have had a hard time along the way."
Ye Ren was ordered to leave, and Gu Jiayue stood alone under the window for a long time.
The rain at night was not as heavy as during the day, but it still fell continuously.
This should have been a happy thing, but she always felt that something bad was going to happen.
"Jiayue, it's time to eat... cough cough..."
Early the next morning, Li's voice was heard outside the door, accompanied by a few coughs.
Gu Jiayue hurried out to greet him. "Mom, why won't your cough go away? After dinner, I'll take you to see Doctor Lin, okay?"
"No, no," Li waved her hand. She'd only said two words before she started coughing uncontrollably. She was gasping for air as she spoke, as if she couldn't breathe. "It's just a slight cold. Maybe it's from the rain these past few days and I didn't cover myself properly with a blanket. I'll make some ginger soup for you later. It'll help with the sweating."
"But..." Gu Jiayue wanted to say something, but was interrupted by a rapid exclamation.
"Ah! Yuhe!"
Gu Yuhe staggered out of the room. After taking a few steps, and before he could say anything, his body went limp and he fainted under the eaves!
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