Chapter 79 Disaster Relief
How could there be such a coincidence in the world?
We went to the disaster area for relief work during the day. According to my father, it started raining an hour ago when he had just finished the day's rescue work and got in the car to go back to the hotel.
Calculating the time, it seems like it happened just a short while ago.
Jun Qiulan hesitated for a moment, but decided to go on the show and then participated in the local flood relief operation.
Jun Yu nodded as a matter of course. "Although I don't know where your mysterious power comes from, you were able to go to that world, bring so many changes to your family, and even save the people in the border town. It's only right that we do something for them."
As expected of father and son, they have the same ideas.
Jun Yu looked at his son with a look of pride. "Since Ji Bai was able to participate in the rescue, as your father, I am worried about your safety, but I will definitely support you."
He patted his son's shoulder again. The baby, who was only as big as his two palms at the time, was now slightly taller than him.
"Just be safe."
Anyway, my son has the ability to travel through time. Even if he really encounters life-threatening danger, he doesn't have to worry about whether he will be exposed.
Nothing is more important than your own life.
Jun Qiulan assured her, "The rescue equipment over there is fully equipped, and there's no danger at all. The real danger areas are handled by the armed police officers. We volunteers are just doing some post-mortem chores and logistical work."
He briefly talked about how they searched for the missed people today.
Jun Yu was also very emotional: "Not giving up on any of the people, this is also the spirit we should learn from."
Jun Qiulan thought so too.
In Dasheng, if such a flood occurred, people would of course be sent to search and rescue, but it would definitely not be like in the other world.
He even heard someone say today that a family's dog was washed into the water. The current was very fast, and an armed police officer jumped into the water without hesitation. As a result, he was almost stuck by debris in the water and nearly lost his life.
In order to save a dog, a human life was almost sacrificed.
Regardless of whether it is worth it, this kind of spirit is incomparable to them.
According to that world, we must do our utmost to protect the lives and property of the people.
Jun Qiulan was actually very curious about what kind of spirit forged the spiritual will of the soldiers in that world.
If they don't understand the core, they can only learn the superficial aspects of the training and management methods he wrote for Huo Lan.
Perhaps, his understanding of the other world is too limited.
Jun Qiulan looked up at the night sky. Although he didn't know whether his and his father's guess was correct, he was ready to continue participating in the rescue operation.
It was originally scheduled for two or three days, but he decided to stay until the end.
Even if it was not for praying for rain for the people in the border town, he should do something for that world. At the same time, he also needed to observe and learn from the various official agencies and departments there.
See how they work together.
Jun Yu did not stop him, but repeatedly reminded his son to be careful and said that he would keep it a secret from his mother.
This made Jun Qiulan laugh and cry.
"Dad, do you want to look behind you?"
The rain was so heavy that I couldn't hear the footsteps.
Song Xirong also had a helpless look on her face. "I didn't hear everything just now. Tell me, what are you hiding from me?"
Jun Yu smiled awkwardly and looked at his son for help.
Jun Qiulan couldn't help laughing, but still explained to his mother.
"That's great." Song Xirong had the same idea as her husband.
The people in the border town of Dasheng are suffering so much. If it is true, as my son and husband guessed, that it rained here because we did good deeds there, then it is reasonable and moral for us to do it.
Even if it is a bit selfish, not for the people, not for such a big picture, just for their family.
Their family has no shortage of water. Even when drought comes, the sweet potatoes can be harvested, and the people are not afraid of going hungry. They can still have a small amount of drinking water to barely survive, but the villagers will definitely have no water for bathing.
In this way, their family still remains clean and fresh. Isn't this obviously a problem?
Of course, most people in this era did not have the habit of bathing every day, but in the summer, they always had to wash themselves. In the past, men would go to the river to wash, and women would carry two buckets of water and put them in the sun during the day. In the evening, they could also wash themselves.
In short, we should maintain good personal hygiene as much as possible.
When there is a real water shortage, it doesn’t matter so much.
No matter how far you go, you can smell the stench of sweat on other people's bodies...
Song Xirong smiled when she thought of this. She has loved cleanliness since she was a child. In the past, when conditions were good, she naturally took a bath every day.
The most shameful moment in my life was this journey of exile.
After settling in, considering that the previous adobe house was inconvenient, they basically only cleaned it occasionally. It was only after the new house was built and they moved into their new home that they could keep it clean every day.
"Just do what you want to do," she told her son. "Don't look back. Mom and Dad will always be home waiting for you to come back."
The villagers' attitude towards them is much better now than before.
Firstly, there was Ma Zhong's supervision and some rumors that leaked out.
Secondly, Jun Yu was teaching in the village. The original scholar who taught in the village always told others how great Mr. Jun’s knowledge was, and that if he took the imperial examination, he would have no problem getting the top scorer.
Everyone has always respected scholars, and there are many honest farmers in the village. They also fantasize about whether their children can pass the imperial examination. Not to mention becoming an official in the future, if they can pass the examination and become a scholar, they will already be the most famous person in the area.
If you are lucky enough to pass the imperial examination, you will become a Juren master.
Maybe he could lead his whole family to change their status, or even have the opportunity to seek an official position as a county magistrate.
Finally, there was the folding fan business, and they hired people to farm for them. Although they didn't hire many people, it established a connection with the village.
For various reasons, the couple are respected when they go out.
Jun Qiulan curled the corners of his mouth. It was really a blessing in life to have a pair of parents who loved and understood him very much.
After chatting with my parents for a while, the rain gradually became sparse.
However, a heavy rain that lasted for an hour and a half was already a gift to them.
"Mom and Dad, please go to bed early. I have to go over there to rest tonight. After all, we're staying in a hotel. If someone knocks on the door and no one answers, it might not be good."
"Go ahead, go ahead, and remember to pay attention to your own safety."
Jun Qiulan smiled, "Son knows, I will not let my parents worry."
It was a tiring day, so after returning to the hotel, he lay down on the bed and slept soundly until dawn.
I had breakfast at the hotel, met up with other people, and chatted about my search and rescue experience.
When they went to the disaster relief site again, the person in charge from yesterday looked unhappy, but not towards them.
He didn't look angry, just helpless and awkward.
Qu Feng was good at getting along with everyone, and soon he understood the whole story.
He leaned over to Jun Qiulan and whispered gossip, "You know Wenxi, right? It seems like you two have a collaboration in Jinkui?"
Jun Qiulan nodded and said, "Little Green Tea."
When Wenxi was in the Jinkui crew, he didn't have a very good relationship with people, and basically everyone knew the inside story. It might be because of Wenxi's personality.
Wenxi, on the other hand, would often take the initiative to find Jun Qiulan, but later the incident in which Yan Jing helped him find out about the secret photo of him getting into a luxury car, which hinted that he had moral problems, was closely related to Wenxi.
Jun Qiulan has a good personality, but he is also not without temper. Later, he never paid any attention to Wenxi again.
Qu Feng continued, "Just half an hour ago, the Wenxi team brought over a truckload of supplies. Then, armed with cameras, they went to the cleaned-up disaster area to take photos and videos."
Jun Qiulan suddenly realized and was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
This is probably what is called establishing a character.
No wonder the head of the justice organization looked so awkward.
If we say that Wenxi used the disaster area to establish himself as a person, he did bring a truckload of supplies, all of which were needed by the current victims.
Jun Qiulan shook his head. "Don't worry about them. What do you want us to do today?"
Qu Feng: "Go to the resettlement site, distribute supplies to everyone, and calm everyone down."
The overall disaster situation is not actually too serious, but there are still some people whose lifelong hard work has been ruined by this disaster.
It's really a failure.
I heard that there is a boss who sells used cars. He is middle-aged and now everything is almost ruined. His car has been damaged in water and is completely worthless.
Sister Huang called everyone, "Let's go, get in the car and go to the resettlement site."
There were no life jackets today, so each of them was given a red volunteer vest.
Jun Qiulan hesitated for a moment. Distributing supplies was a very easy task that anyone could do, so he wanted to help more.
He shared his thoughts with everyone.
No one would think that Jun Qiulan was creating a persona. Yesterday, they searched and rescued the missed people together, and they all witnessed with their own eyes Jun Qiulan's spirit of not fearing dirt or tiredness.
Sister Huang thought about it for a moment and said, "I'll talk to the person in charge and see if I can arrange for you to go to the front."
"Thank you, Sister Huang." Jun Qiulan expressed her gratitude sincerely.
Soon, the person in charge came over in person.
"Do you want to do some heavy work?" The person in charge originally thought that since they were stars, it would be great if they could come and help in a down-to-earth manner.
It's better than using that to establish a character.
So there is indeed a suspicion of taking care of them. Distributing supplies and comforting the masses is more suitable for these big stars, and they can even gain recognition from the masses.
Even if someone scolds them online in the future, the people who received assistance today will probably have to say a few words for them online.
If you go to the front line, there won't be any people around.
Jun Qiulan nodded seriously, "I have a lot of strength, good agility, and good swimming skills."
The person in charge smiled and said, "Going to the front line won't put you in any danger, but it does involve some heavy work. There's a river that needs dredging and diverting its flow. Of course, the people going into the water are all armed police officers, but we're still short of people to carry sandbags. Each sandbag weighs 70 or 80 kilograms. Do you really want to go?"
He looked at Jun Qiulan's thin arms and legs.
Jun Qiulan thought, isn’t this just a coincidence?
He really wanted to see up close how the officers and soldiers here worked together, and he also wanted to see their spirit with his own eyes.
He noticed that the person in charge had some doubts about his strength in his eyes.
He simply picked up Qu Feng who was standing next to him.
Qu Feng was caught off guard and was startled, then he felt both amused and helpless, "You should have at least told me."
He is a grown man, but he has never been carried by anyone.
The person in charge was also at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
"Is that really okay?"
Jun Qiulan put Qu Feng down and nodded vigorously, "No problem."
The person in charge said without further ado, "Okay, go change into a life jacket. There's a big truck coming over there, go with them."
The front line of disaster relief is full of officers and soldiers wearing camouflage uniforms.
There were also some young and middle-aged men like him who came to carry sandbags. I heard that they were workers from a nearby construction site. The work at the site was stopped, so they spontaneously organized themselves to come and help.
The water level at the search and rescue site yesterday has receded today, to the calf level, but the water here can still reach Jun Qiulan's thighs.
After getting off the car, Jun Qiulan joined a group of young men in the hard work of carrying goods.
"Hey, young man, have you ever carried a big bag?"
One of them was a middle-aged man in his forties. Looking at Jun Qiulan's delicate skin and tender flesh, he thought he had never done it before.
I didn't expect him to be so skilled and he knew how to carry it with less effort.
Jun Qiulan smiled but didn't give a direct answer. "Thank you for your hard work, uncle."
Not that I'm very skilled.
When I first arrived in the border town, I wanted to give my family a place to live and settle down.
He and his father looked for work for several days, but in the end the only way they could earn some money was by doing hard labor.
He had only worked for a few days at that time. In ancient times, workers were not as humane as they are today. They were really treated like beasts of burden. If they dared to take a break during the work, the person in charge would come over and say that their wages would be deducted.
From sunrise to sunset, the only time I can take a breath is at lunchtime.
After working hard for a few days, Jun Qiulan's arms were all worn out. It was only after being taught by the veteran workers that he learned how to save energy.
It was really hard, especially when I had just experienced exile and had not enough food to eat. I was so hungry that my hands and feet were weak.
He didn't cry when he was wrongly imprisoned, and he didn't cry when he was exiled, but when he was doing hard labor, he really wanted to cry, but he had to hold it in so as not to worry his family.
I didn’t expect that the skills I learned back then would still come in handy today.
They had to wade through water to carry the sandbags, but they would not be allowed to get close to dangerous areas. In the second half, there were already officers and soldiers taking over the sandbags in their hands.
"Comrades, thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard, it's serving the people."
One of the dark-skinned soldiers smiled, revealing his big white teeth, and said, "Thank you for your hard work."
Jun Qiulan looked at him and smiled, and suddenly felt sad for some reason.
Judging from their ages, these officers and soldiers should be about the same age as him, but their hands are now swollen from soaking, and they have varying degrees of peeling and abrasions. Their eyes are bloodshot, and it is obvious that they have not had a good rest for a long time. Their lips are also dry and cracked and bleeding. They are probably so busy and tired that they don’t even have time to drink a sip of water.
Jun Qiulan unscrewed another bottle of mineral water and put it directly to the young comrade's mouth.
"Comrade, have a drink of water first. There's no need to rush for a few seconds. I can get more water later. These are all supplies sent from above."
The young comrade smiled. He was indeed very thirsty, so he took two sips from Jun Qiulan's hand.
"Almost, almost."
Jun Qiulan quickly fed the water to the other comrades so that everyone could drink a few sips of water.
"Thank you for your hard work."
One of them recognized Jun Qiulan and said, "You are that famous star, the Folding Fan Young Master, right? My sister likes you very much. Your picture is her phone screen saver."
They knew that big stars did charity work, but this was the first time they saw one doing hard labor.
Jun Qiulan smiled and said, "There are no big stars, they are just ordinary people."
After chatting for a while, they started moving again.
Jun Qiulan is in good physical condition, but he is tired from carrying things back and forth and walking in the water.
But I don’t feel as bitter as I did at the beginning. Instead, I am full of energy.
At noon, lunch boxes were delivered from the rear. Everyone took turns to eat and then quickly returned to the rescue work, striving to clear the accumulated water as soon as possible.
The rescue work was proceeding in an orderly manner, but in the afternoon, an accident suddenly occurred.
In another tributary, a tree trunk emerged. No one took it seriously at first, but there had been too many things floating on the water these days.
For big guys like this, just be careful to avoid them and don't hit them.
But when the tree trunk came closer, they saw that there was a half-grown child hugged on it.
The dark-skinned comrade just now jumped into the rapids without any hesitation, and ran towards the tree stump quickly with the speed of the water.
Jun Qiulan was at the other side of the river, in a relatively safe position, and he was sweating as he watched.
Fortunately, the comrade successfully rescued the child and swam towards the shore.
It’s just that the water is flowing very fast and it’s too difficult to go upstream.
Moreover, the child he was carrying was almost exhausted and fainted, so he could only rely on the strength of the young comrade alone.
Other comrades were also preparing to go into the water to support them. Jun Qiulan estimated the flow speed and direction.
"Swim towards me." he shouted.
The young comrade heard it. He was also a smart man and had the same ability to warn of danger.
Swimming towards Jun Qiulan now is indeed the best choice.
Jun Qiulan was waiting for help on the shore, and others also rushed over here.
He grabbed the child's clothes and rescued him. Jun Qiulan just turned around and was about to help the little comrade, but unexpectedly, an accident happened.
The young comrade probably had a leg cramp, or for some other reason, and he started flopping around in a completely disorganized manner.
The impact of the water quickly carried him away from the shore.
Jun Qiulan didn't hesitate at all and rushed into the water.
The river water is still a little cold in this season. When the water reaches your neck, you will feel breathless.
The young comrade was also anxious when he saw Jun Qiulan go into the water.
He still has so many comrades, he knows that his comrades will never give up on him and will definitely save him, and he is also trying to save himself.
I just didn't expect that an ordinary person would have such great courage.
Jun Qiulan finally grabbed the little comrade's clothes and said, "Don't panic, I have a life jacket, and we won't sink."
The young comrade naturally knew it, and he had barely recovered. It was just that he had moved too many things today and had just consumed a lot of physical strength, so his arms were inevitably weak.
Jun Qiulan learned it by himself. "Hold on to my life jacket. Don't move. I'll take you back."
The two of them swam diagonally following the direction of the water flow.
The officers and soldiers who had rushed to the shore and were waiting immediately threw a lifebuoy tied with a rope over, and the two were finally saved.
"Thank you very much."
"I really don't know how to thank you enough."
"You're amazing, thank you. We will apply for a commendation on your behalf."
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Several comrades pulled Jun Qiulan and kept thanking him.
In the situation just now, if it had been a few seconds later, it might have been dangerous.
It's not scary to still be able to struggle in the water, but being in the water is also the most physically demanding. In such a fast-flowing river, if you completely lose your strength and start to sink...
If Jun Qiulan had hesitated for even a moment, something really bad would have happened.
Jun Qiulan was actually a little exhausted. It was not an easy task to swim forward with someone in the rapids.
However, the praise was so enthusiastic that he felt a little embarrassed. "We are all young people, and the military and the people are like one family."
"The ambulance has been contacted, and the child we just rescued needs to be sent to the hospital for examination. You should go along too."
Jun Qiulan waved his hand: "It's okay, just let me rest for a while."
Several people came over and quickly massaged Jun Qiulan's arms and legs.
Comrade Heipi, who was rescued, also recovered.
"Big star, I can't repay you for saving my life. If you need me in the future, as long as it doesn't violate military discipline, public order and morality, or the law, please let me know."
What a sincere and straightforward way to say thank you.
Jun Qiulan laughed, "That's alright, it's no big deal. You saved the child, so you also want the child to repay you?"
"Of course not. This is what we should and should not shirk."
Jun Qiulan laughed again, "Isn't that the end?"
The child had been rescued and was now wrapped in a blanket, crying breathlessly.
After asking, I found out that the child was twelve years old and had been taken to a resettlement site with his family a few days ago. However, he had not found his best friend and could not contact him. He was worried, so he secretly went out and wanted to look for him in the place where they used to play.
Unexpectedly, his feet slipped and he was washed into the water. Fortunately, he was holding onto a wooden stake and waited for a chance to be rescued.
Isn’t this a sign of deep affection?
It's just not considered carefully enough.
Someone in charge asked for his friend's name and information, then checked it for him and made a phone call to inquire.
Only then did he realize that his best friend was in another resettlement site with his family, and his phone watch happened to be broken, so he couldn't contact him.
It turned out to be a misunderstanding.
The child was given a lecture, and his family was contacted and taken to the hospital for a check-up.
Jun Qiulan and everyone else felt helpless and amused.
He was soaked to the skin, and someone found him a clean change of clothes.
"Let's find a place to change clothes first, then drink a bottle of water and eat some chocolate to recover our strength."
Jun Qiulan didn't solve it.
Other comrades still have to continue to participate in the rescue, including the dark-skinned comrade who was rescued by Jun Qiulan.
He obviously hadn't rested for long.
Perhaps it was after this rescue that Jun Qiulan had a better understanding of their spirit.
He also rested for a while and then continued to help.
When he finished work in the evening, he didn't talk about this matter with Qu Feng and the others. He just said that he was a little tired and went back to rest after dinner.
Perhaps it was just as he thought.
He saves people here, and the people in the border town can also be saved to a certain extent.
Jun Yu: "It started raining this afternoon, intermittently, but that's enough to make us happy. Mali Zheng even came to visit us, his face full of joy. After the baptism of rain, the crops in the fields are more energetic."
Although Jun Qiulan was so tired that she wanted to collapse on the bed immediately, the fatigue on her face dissipated a little when she heard the good news.
"Go back and have a rest." Jun Yu felt distressed when he saw that his son was very tired.
Jun Qiulan nodded. "Dad and Mom should go to bed early too. When Wan'er contacts you later, ask her to tell General Huo to come over at the end of the evening, or send someone else."
Today he gained some new insights.
Jun Yu nodded, "Dad knows."
Jun Qiulan participated in the intensive rescue work the next day.
The situation is gradually getting better. The rain here has stopped a long time ago. After the river is dredged, the rescue will be coming to an end.
In the evening, Huo Lian did not come, but sent a personal soldier over.
Chen Quan explained.
"General Huo has something to do and can't leave. The Rongdi people are also experiencing drought this year. It rained here, but it didn't reach their area. They are restless today."
Jun Qiulan didn't know what to say. There was only so much he could do. Bringing some rain to the border town and its surrounding areas was already his limit.
The people of Rongdi were innocent, but it was not something he could control.
There can be no paternal behavior.
Jun Qiulan was prepared and wrote down all his thoughts and experiences over the past two days.
Thousands of words in total.
"Brother, please be sure to deliver this letter to General Huo."
"I understand, sir, don't worry."
As Huo Lian's personal soldier, he had participated in transporting sweet potato seedlings in the middle of the night last time, and with the general's hint, he also understood the current situation.
Naturally, he lowered his status to get along with Jun Qiulan.
Jun Qiulan was helpless, "Don't call yourself little one in the future, or you can call me comrade."
I've gotten used to being called that these past few days.
It feels pretty good.
Those who share the same ideals are comrades.
Chen Quan touched the back of his head, confused. What was this name?
He would have to go back and ask the general.
Jun Qiulan also participated in the aftermath of the rescue in the following days.
He was the last one to leave.
Teacher Huang, Qu Feng, and other artists will stay for at least one or two days, and at most three or four days.
In addition to the fact that they have a lot of notices, the disaster here has been effectively controlled and there is no need for so many volunteers.
Only Jun Qiulan has been helping on the front line.
On the day the armed police officers and soldiers left, it seemed as if half of the city's residents had arrived.
Clip to send off.
Many people also chased the cars holding eggs, fruits, and even geese, to give them gifts.
The faces of the young comrades were excited, but also a little helpless. The masses were too enthusiastic.
Jun Qiulan stood in the crowd, watching all this, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.
He had never seen such unity between the military and the people.
It’s like, with them around, I don’t have to be afraid even if the sky falls.
He was still sighing, but Liu Yue was very excited.
I'm not happy, I'm angry.
"Ahhhh, Lanlan, something happened on the Internet."
Jun Qiulan was puzzled: "What could be the matter?"
What makes Liu Yue so excited is that there might be negative news about him on the Internet?
Several people looked this way.
"Let's go back to the hotel first."
Liu Yue was so angry that she jumped up and down, "How could those people on the Internet say that about you?"
On the way back to the hotel, Jun Qiulan had already seen the news online.
Last night, the episode of the show he recorded with Qu Feng and the others was broadcast.
After the broadcast, the program team also sent supplies to the disaster area in the final editing.
The show ends here.
There was no mention of them participating in disaster relief.
But they are public figures after all.
Participating in rescue operations and volunteering must have been photographed by passers-by or fans and posted online.
Just a few days ago, photos and videos of Wenxi delivering supplies to the disaster area and "personally participating in disaster relief" were posted online. After some manipulation, it remained on the hot search list for a day. In the comment section below, many local people posted photos of Sister Huang and Qu Feng wearing charity vests.
As a result, at this time, someone mentioned that Jun Qiulan had gone to participate in the show, so why was there no sign of Jun Qiulan?
In this episode, in addition to the guest Jun Qiulan, there were three others, and they all appeared in the photos and videos.
You all went to be guest stars, but everyone else went to do volunteer work except you. That gives you something to talk about.
The internet has been in an uproar over this matter, and even other artists have been dragged into it. Some say it was a fraudulent donation, while others say it was a show.
"There seems to be some kind of manipulation by internet trolls here." After all, Liu Yue had not received any professional training as an artist assistant, so he could only make inferences based on some minor details.
She has no knowledge of other artists' performance and does not make any judgments.
But Lanlan went to the disaster relief these days and went to the most dangerous and tiring place. There were basically a bunch of uncles and official personnel there. How could so many people have the leisure to take pictures?
It's not a show.
When Lanlan came back every day, she was so tired that she couldn't even lift her arms.
Seeing this information really made her angry.
Jun Qiulan's mentality was quite calm, but she felt a little sad when she saw so much overwhelming information.
Then he felt that there was no need to let this matter affect his mood.
Qu Feng had just received the news and sent a message directly to Jun Qiulan, asking him if he wanted help clarifying the matter.
Jun Qiulan thought about it and his expression became a little subtle.
"Brother Feng, not for now."
"Are you sure? If this isn't resolved, it'll affect your reputation. Teacher Huang is even asking if he'd like to speak up for you online."
Jun Qiulan was touched. "Really, there's no need. Otherwise, you can wait until tonight. There will be results tonight."
Seeing that he was so decisive, Qu Feng thought that he now had a small team, and maybe the team had a solution?
"Okay then. Whenever you need me, just give me a call. Oh, by the way, you haven't returned to Fengcheng yet?"
"I'll be going back tonight."
"Okay, then the next time we meet, I guess we'll have to wait until the crew starts filming."
Just as Jun Qiulan and Liu Yue boarded the plane back home, the online comments suddenly reversed.
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