Some people want to go back, while others don't.
Those who don't want to go back are, firstly, afraid of the endless turmoil, afraid of the feeling of not being able to stand firm, and even more afraid of the despair and helplessness of being in the middle of nowhere.
Even if there were transportation, it's thousands of miles away; you can't just go back whenever you want.
Secondly, who knows if, after rounds of natural disasters and man-made calamities, their loved ones are still alive? After going through countless hardships to return, they find themselves still alone in the end.
If that's the case, then it doesn't matter where you are to live.
Zuo Ling said nothing, but secretly took in all the expressions and gestures of the crowd.
For a long time afterward, whether or not to return became a hot topic of discussion among the villagers of Tangren Village.
But in many people's hearts, the seed of 'I want to go home' has been deeply planted.
To get back, they needed to find a way to travel. No one fantasized that they could return to their motherland just by having a lot of courage.
The legend of a wrecked wooden boat crossing the ocean only appears in novels.
Right now, they only have one assault boat, five rubber boats, and two speedboats.
Short-distance transportation is simply not suitable for long-distance travel.
The straight-line distance from Australia to China is between 6,000 and 10,000 kilometers, and that's assuming the terrain and landforms remain unchanged.
How big are assault boats and speedboats? How many people can they carry? How much gasoline and diesel can they hold? And what about food, water, and so on?
They had no hope of flying; the best way to get home was by ocean liner or cargo ship.
Even if there were ships, driving them would be a problem. Driving small electric boats or gasoline/diesel boats would be fine, but large passenger ships and cargo ships... oh my god, just thinking about it gives me a headache.
The villagers were destitute, and their desire to return home was as difficult as forcing an infant lying in swaddling clothes to win an Olympic gold medal.
The lack of suitable conditions caused the villagers to give up on their plans.
Going home is like a cloud in the sky—you can see it, but you can't reach it.
One cloudy night, a fierce wind blew and the waves crashed against the cliffs, keeping the villagers awake all night.
After experiencing the terrible tsunami, many people are traumatized. They tremble and turn pale at the slightest sound of the waves.
I waited anxiously until dawn, and just as I was falling into a deep sleep, someone screamed:
"Oh my god, what, what is that?"
"A cargo ship, it's a cargo ship, it's huge, it's several stories high."
"Guo Tou'er, Guo Tou'er, come quick, come quick."
...
Guo Qi, He Xiao, and Yang Chengang rushed over upon hearing the news, their pupils dilating simultaneously.
My God, what a huge cargo ship! Judging by its weight, it must weigh hundreds of thousands of tons.
The cargo ship ran aground, lying askew on the shallows.
"There are lots of boxes up there, there must be lots of things inside."
"It might be food, let's go check it out."
"..."
Everyone was desperate for money; some slid down the cliff face, some plunged directly into the sea, and others took detours to run down the cliff...
Chen Hao and Di Fei dove down and excitedly swam towards the cargo ship.
The whole village was in an uproar; adults and children alike used their own methods to gather in the direction of the cargo ship.
Guo Qi, He Xiao, and Yang Chengang, somewhat reserved, took a detour and made their way to the cargo ship.
Containers of all sizes, waterproof packaging boxes, and oil drums were piled up everywhere.
The villagers couldn't wait and started unpacking the boxes, exclaiming in surprise.
"Rice, it's rice, and wheat flour, lots and lots of it."
"Clothes, fabric, and quilts."
"Wow, so much cooking oil! Soybean oil, corn oil, peanut oil..."
"Medicine, this box contains medicine and a lot of medical equipment."
"..."
Guo Qi roared:
"Don't grab, don't grab. Let's count the items first, then distribute them. Everyone will get some, what's the rush?"
Chen Hao and Di Fei are staunch supporters of the eldest brother, and their loud voices keep the villagers, who are acting like madmen, in check.
Yang Chengang shouted in response:
"Don't grab it, don't grab it, there's enough for everyone. Anyone who tries to take it, get out of here."
There were originally more than 100 villagers, but Yang Chengang brought more than 300 people, bringing the total to nearly 500.
The villagers' quality varies greatly; many may not show it on their faces, but they are secretly plotting their own schemes.
I thought to myself, "These things don't belong to you, so why should I listen to you?"
The Guo brothers were formidable fighters, and Yang Chengang was also a ruthless man. No one dared to openly oppose them, so they were obedient for a time.
"Sister Lin, find a few people to help you set up the stove and cook, so that everyone can have a good meal first."
Aunt Lin replied with a smile, "Alright, Guo, leave it to me, don't worry."
He greeted several women he got along well with: "Old Li, the Wang family, the Liu family, and you, you..."
She pointed to about ten people, each carrying a bag of rice and flour as they walked up the cliff.
Those with great strength could not only carry a sack of rice, but also two buckets of oil.
Aunt Lin chuckled and teased, "Liu family, take less, or you'll hurt your back."
The woman from the Liu family was tall and large, with rough hands and feet, but she was very efficient.
"Don't worry, I can carry even twice as many as I could without getting hurt. Carrying grain is tiring, but I could carry it all day without getting tired."
"Ha ha ha ha……"
"Me too, the moment I hear about carrying grain, I get all energized."
"..."
The group walked back, laughing and joking.
Everyone was drooling with anticipation at the prospect of a full meal.
Guo Qi assigned tasks to the children, each carrying a large pile of seasonings, dried goods, and canned food to deliver to Aunt Lin and the others, so they wouldn't be running around and causing any disturbance.
The most important thing now is not to tally up the cargo or move it off the ship, but to find a way to keep the cargo ship there.
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