In the face of a major disaster, we try our best, but there is always something we can't do. Gu Xi thought of Wang Xu and wondered how he was doing. He wondered if he hadn't eaten or drunk anything all day. He had a big appetite and he must not be full. She also didn't know where he was.
At night, the volunteers had two tents, one for the lightly injured to rest, and the other for the volunteers to sleep. Gu Xilun was on duty in the first half of the night and slept in the second half.
I have been following the rescue team through the ruins for a day. My feet are all worn out, but I still dare not slack off. There was an aftershock and the ground shook violently. I could hardly stand. The few young soldiers around me immediately used their bodies to protect Gu Xi. They were calm and orderly. They have experienced countless aftershocks in the past two days.
"Gu Zhiqing, are you okay?"
Gu Xi was still a little frightened: "I'm fine, you protected me. I feel very safe with brave soldiers like you."
Soldier Xiaoyu smiled bitterly: "We are also powerless. Although we have been rescuing people day and night, the death toll has been rising, and aftershocks continue. It is too painful."
Another young soldier, Xiao Guang, also choked up and said, "I've been on missions and seen dead bodies, but I've never seen so many."
Gu Xi was also infected by the sad atmosphere, and her eyes were moist, because she knew the final number of casualties. More than 240,000 compatriots lost their lives, and there were hundreds of thousands of seriously injured. It was a pain that she would never forget for decades to come.
He sniffed and said, "Let's continue. Now is not the time to feel bad. There are people waiting for our rescue. One minute earlier means one less danger."
In the hot weather, my clothes are always wet with sweat, and I can't take a shower due to lack of water. I don't want it to rain because it will make the soil soft and there is a risk of collapse.
Gu Xi was on duty in the second half of the night. After a day of wind and sun, the panic of aftershocks, and non-stop treatment of the wounded, she was so tired that she fell asleep as soon as she lay down. However, her sleep was not sound. She kept dreaming that something had happened to Wang Xu.
After sleeping for 4 hours, Gu Xi was awakened by a noisy sound. Volunteers and troops from farther areas arrived and actively joined the rescue.
Gu Xi finally met Wang Xu in the afternoon and delivered some supplies. When he saw Gu Xi, Wang Xu just looked at her deeply for two seconds, then sighed. Gu Xi ran over and hugged him, but Wang Xu quickly pushed him away: "I'm dirty. I haven't showered for two days. I smell sweat, blood, and cigarettes. It's unpleasant."
Gu Xi buried her head in Wang Xu's chest and shook her head: "The taste of a living person is good."
Wang Xu hugged the man tightly, Gu Xi let him go, looked him up and down, there were some scratches on his face and neck, and his hands were also scratched: "Come here, I will disinfect and apply medicine to your wounds to prevent inflammation, why don't you blame me for appearing here?"
Wang Xu was pulled away by her, and many people looked at him curiously. They had always thought that Gu Zhiqing was single, and many people had a good impression of her, but they didn't expect that she already had a partner.
"I guessed you would come. When I saw you, it was unexpected but also expected. I don't blame you. You and I have the same idea. We can't stand idly by in times of crisis. But you have to ensure your own safety. I can't always be by your side."
Gu Xi applied medicine on Wang Xu's face and neck, and kissed his cheek: "Wang Xu, I find that I love you more and more, you understand me, the first thing others say when they see me is, why are you here to join in the fun, it's so dangerous, Wang Xu will definitely be angry, you should go back quickly.
And when I saw you just now, you sighed helplessly, told me to be careful and supported my decision. I felt very warm in my heart. It’s really good to have someone supporting and understanding me. I will take good care of myself, and you should also take good care of yourself and not be in danger. "
Wang Xu touched her head and said, "This is the first time I've seen you so dirty, but you're still the most beautiful one here. I saw you as soon as I came over. No wonder many people are talking about a beautiful volunteer. It turns out to be you."
Gu Xi treated the wound on his hand and blew on him again: "Does it hurt? I'll blow on you and it will stop hurting."
Wang Xu didn't even frown: "I don't feel anything. Hurry up. I'm leaving soon to deliver supplies to other places. Don't wrap the wound. Just disinfect and apply medicine. It will be uncomfortable if you wrap it."
Gu Xi applied the medicine to him distressedly. A tear fell on Wang Xu's palm, which was slightly hot and itchy. Wang Xu pulled his hand back and clenched the tear in his palm: "Don't cry, your face is all red. I will be safe. I will come to see you when I am free at night."
Then he went to the car and took out a small cloth bag and handed it to Gu Xi, whispering in her ear: "If you can't finish the coarse grain buns, eat the biscuits in the bag. Eat them secretly so that no one can see you. Children will snatch them away."
Gu Xi reluctantly said goodbye to Wang Xu: "Fill your kettle with water, don't get a heat stroke."
Wang Xu waved his hand and didn't look back. He drove to the next point to deliver supplies. He didn't dare to look back, for fear that the person would not want to leave.
Gu Xi went back to pick up the medicine box and returned to the rescue team. The young soldier next to her asked curiously, "Gu Zhiqing, is this your partner?"
Gu Xi nodded, and the little soldier held his chest: "Our captain Yue will be sad. This is a broken heart."
Gu Xi teased him amusedly: "I thought you were sad, but I didn't expect you were sad for Captain Yue."
The little soldier's face turned red, and he even stuttered: "No, no me. I didn't..."
"Gu Zhiqing, we need help here." Gu Xi heard a shout from afar and quickly stopped talking and ran towards the source of the shouting.
A man was trapped under the rubble, already dying, but he mechanically said, "Save my daughter first..."
No matter what others said, he did not respond, but just repeated this sentence: "Save my daughter first."
Unsure of his daughter's location, rescuers called out, "Is there anyone? Is there anyone?"
After shouting several times, he could vaguely hear knocking sounds coming from under the rubble five to ten meters behind the man.
The rescuers were divided into two groups, one to rescue the man and the other to rescue another survivor, but it was not certain whether she was the daughter the man mentioned.
Although the man saw people, the situation was not optimistic. Rocks were pressing down on him below the waist and a steel bar had pierced his back. The rescue workers did not dare to act rashly and asked a structural expert and a doctor to come over and take a look and come up with a rescue plan.
The situation on the other side was a little smoother. After moving the stones on the surface, a gap was found underneath, which was just right for the girl to curl up in. She was only slightly injured, but she had not had a drop of water for two and a half days, and she felt very weak.
The rescuers immediately brought a stretcher and carried the girl out. When they wanted to carry her away, the doctor stopped them and said, "Cover her eyes first, then put some water on her lips. Don't drink a lot of water or eat a lot."
Gu Xi followed the doctor's instructions. The doctor checked the man's condition and his expression became extremely solemn.
"Sir, look at this and see if this is your daughter. You have to persevere for the sake of the child. If something happens to you, the child will have no one to protect her. Can you bear it?"
After hearing what the doctor said, the man slowly opened his eyes, his eyes were bloodshot. He raised his head with difficulty to look at the girl, revealing a weak smile, his eyes full of reluctance and gratitude.
"Thank you for saving my daughter... Thank you..."
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