Huang's father heard this and pondered for a moment, then looked at Huang's mother. Although Huang's mother didn't say anything, a trace of worry and recognition flashed in her eyes. Huang's father nodded and said:
"Okay, Mom, please call and ask them about the situation over there. If it's really bad, ask them to come quickly."
When Huang Nai heard this, she felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted off her shoulders. She quickly got up and made a phone call. On the other end of the line, Huang Xiaoshu's voice was filled with helplessness and regret:
"Mom, we've only harvested half of the wheat at home. The rest is soaked in the ground and has already started to sprout. It's so painful to see!"
When Huang Nai suggested that they take shelter in the mining area, Uncle Huang hesitated:
"Mom, there are so many people in our two families, it's not convenient to go to the mining area. Besides, there are so many things at home, so let's wait and see."
After hanging up the phone, although Huang Nai was a little disappointed, she also understood her uncle's concerns.
But who would have thought that the next morning, a rapid phone call broke the tranquility of the home.
Uncle Huang's voice was filled with unprecedented urgency:
"Brother, this is bad! The battalion has received a notice from our superiors that the water level of the Chu River has risen to a dangerous level and is about to burst its banks! If we don't take timely measures, the downstream areas will be in danger, and the subgrade of the Jinpu Railway will also be seriously affected. The superiors have decided that if the rain doesn't stop this afternoon, we will blow up the dam to release the floodwaters and lower the water level!"
When Mr. Huang heard this, his face suddenly changed, realizing the seriousness of the situation. He responded without hesitation:
"Hurry up and pack your things and come to the mining area! We are on high ground here, so it's relatively safe."
Huang's mother, hearing this, became even more anxious. Thinking of her own family, she added anxiously:
"Little brother, go to my mother's house right now and ask my parents and my eldest brother to come too! This is a matter of life and death, there's no time to lose!"
After hanging up the phone, the family's hearts were gripped tightly together. Huang's father and mother began to bustle about, preparing the room and sorting out supplies. Grandma Huang prayed constantly, hoping that everyone would be safe.
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