However, Su Mingfan, the naughty kid, was not afraid at all.
Like a nimble little monkey, he quickly ran to the edge of the suspension bridge, excitedly leaned on the railing with his hands, and leaned his whole body out.
His bright eyes were fixed on the surging Lingshui River below. Looking at the river water that was like a thousand horses galloping, his face flushed with excitement and he shouted at the top of his voice: "Brothers and sisters, look, this river is so big, there is so much water!"
When Su Mingyang and Su Minglan heard his cry, they became more and more frightened and couldn't help but hide behind the adults.
Zhou Xiaowen and Zhou Xiaowu, the two little guys, were very curious. When they heard their cousin's call, they felt itchy and rubbed their feet unconsciously towards the edge of the bridge.
Their parents noticed their children's intentions and quickly reached out to hold their arms tightly, scolded them with a serious face, and then half-pulled and half-dragged them to continue walking forward steadily.
Su Mingfan had a chubby appearance, with a smart light flashing in his eyes. He ran back and forth on the suspension bridge without any fear.
Su Wenjun looked at his overly lively appearance, shook his head helplessly, took a step forward, stretched out his hand and grabbed Su Mingfan's collar, like picking up a naughty kitten.
Su Mingfan kicked his feet in the air, shouting, "Dad, I haven't seen enough!"
Su Wenjun ignored his protest and lifted him onto the ox cart.
"Okay, let's go. Once everyone leaves, you'll be left here alone." Su Wenjun pretended to be angry, but there was a hint of pampering in his voice.
Su Mingfan was sitting on the ox cart but he had no intention of being quiet.
He stretched his head to the left, then stretched his neck to the right, his eyes looking around, full of curiosity about everything around him.
When he saw others staring at their feet out of fear, not daring to look at the river below, he actually grinned and laughed openly: "Haha, you are such cowards, there is nothing to be afraid of!"
That look was both infuriating and funny.
Su Wenjun frowned, raised his hand and slapped his butt a few times, neither too hard nor too soft, and pretended to scold him harshly: "If you don't behave yourself, I'll throw you down to feed the fish!"
Only then did Su Mingfan stick out his tongue, shrink his neck, and calm down.
Su Wenfei held Yao Qingshuang's arm tightly with a serious expression.
Yao Qingshuang's steps were a little hesitant and slow, and the two of them moved forward slowly and cautiously.
Fine beads of sweat had already seeped out of Yao Qingshuang's forehead. Despite the biting cold wind, it could not blow away the tension and anxiety in her heart.
In her previous life, she had been to those internet-famous suspension bridges, but there were sturdy railings, tightly arranged and non-slip wooden planks underfoot, and regularly maintained safety ropes crisscrossing, weaving a safe protection net for tourists.
The suspension bridge before him was barely supported by a few old and worn-out ropes. The wooden planks were uneven, and some were even loose and warped, making chilling creaking sounds in the howling wind.
Yao Qingshuang knew clearly that if they made even the slightest mistake on the turbulent Lingshui River, they would be plunged into an abyss of no return.
The roaring sound of the rushing river seemed to be right next to her ears, urging her to escape quickly.
With every step she took, she would muster up great courage in her heart and tell herself that she must reach the other side safely, because she really didn't want to fall in and become food for the fish and shrimp at the bottom of the river.
After tossing and turning on the suspension bridge for two hours, everyone was exhausted both physically and mentally.
The biting cold wind was like a sharp blade, constantly cutting people's skin, and their limbs became numb and stiff due to long-term tension and cold.
Just when everyone was almost in despair, the outline of the other side of the river finally became clear in the hazy vision.
That vague trace of land seemed like a beacon of hope in everyone's eyes, emitting endless attraction.
The crowd, who were originally shrouded in fatigue and fear, suddenly felt like they were injected with a shot of cardiac stimulant, and their spirits were lifted.
Everyone greeted each other, their pace unconsciously quickened, their eyes filled with longing and eagerness for the other side.
Even the old ox, which usually walked slowly, seemed to feel the urgency. It shook its head and its hooves made more powerful sounds on the bridge.
The first villager to step onto the land on the other side had his legs trembling slightly due to excessive tension, but he still stood firmly.
They raised their heads and took a deep breath of the cold air. The air was freezing cold, but at this moment it made people intoxicated.
An old man squatted down, gently stroking the soil under his feet with his rough hands, and muttered to himself: "This land is so solid."
The children nearby also cast aside their previous fears and started running and laughing along the shore. Their clear laughter added a bit of vitality to the solemn atmosphere.
Everyone's face showed the relief and joy of surviving the disaster. Although the cold wind was still biting, compared with the thrilling experience on the suspension bridge just now, the wind at this moment seemed to have become much gentler.
The villagers of Sujia Village filed down the bridge. The village chief stood at the end of the bridge, his eyes sharp as a torch, counting them one by one.
His voice was firm and powerful, and every time he read out a name, it seemed to mark a victory in the battle of crossing the river.
"Su Qiao, Su Song, Su Ermao...Okay, everyone is here!" A bright smile bloomed on the village chief's wrinkled face, like an old chrysanthemum blooming in the cold winter.
"Everyone, follow closely, we are heading towards Jeju City!" the village chief gave an order.
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