Chapter 937 Rescue Operation
When Su Xing saw Qin Houze, he frowned and said, "Uncle Qin, why are you here? Didn't I ask you to help out at the transfer station?"
Qin Houze said: "I was worried about you, so I came to take a look. Besides, the disaster area also needs manpower, we can definitely help."
Su Xing's eyes swept across the faces of Qin Houze and several employees.
Xiao Bei quickly said, "Don't worry, Mr. Su, we are both in good health and good at swimming, and we won't cause any trouble!"
Others also expressed their opinions.
"Yes, we came in voluntarily."
"I grew up by the water, so I'm a great swimmer!"
Su Xing looked at Qin Houze again, "What about you, Uncle Qin?"
Qin Houze patted his chest and said, "I'm in good health! When I was young, I participated in swimming competitions and won awards!"
Su Xing sighed inwardly and stopped trying to persuade everyone.
In her previous life, she had read many reports about the Muye flood and knew that after the disaster spread across the country, many rescue teams came from various provinces and regions. Many of the rescue teams were volunteers spontaneously organized by the public.
Since Qin Houze and the others are here, let's join everyone in rescuing the victims over the next few days.
At this moment, Su Xing suddenly heard a "ding" sound in his head, followed by the sound of the system issuing a task.
[Trigger new task: Makino City and surrounding counties, cities, towns and other places have suffered severe floods, and a large number of victims are trapped in the flood. Please lead the rescue team to the disaster area to carry out rescue operations. For each successful rescue of a victim, you can get a five-day life value reward. The more people you rescue, the richer the reward. I hope the host will race against time and do his best to rescue! ]
Okay, this time, she must lead everyone to rescue the victims.
Su Xing said to everyone: "Everyone should have a good rest today."
Qin Houze said, "Okay, it's getting late now. After everyone has eaten something, they should rest and get enough rest. We may be busy tomorrow."
Everyone agreed.
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On July 7, the rain stopped completely.
Early in the morning, Su Xing, Qin Houze and others had a simple meal and prepared to set off.
Qin Houze said, "Xiao Su, should we search for people who need rescue in the city, or where else should we go?"
Su Xing said, "I heard that the disaster in Weihui was quite severe, especially in some villages and towns. There may still be victims who have not been evacuated. Let's go over there and take a look."
There are tall buildings in the urban area, and many trapped people can stay on high floors, and most of them will not be in any danger of life.
Moreover, many supermarkets, hotels and other businesses are taking in the trapped people, providing them with free food and accommodation, and the order is not disrupted.
But in some rural villages and towns that were severely affected by the disaster, life is really difficult and dangerous for the trapped residents.
Qin Houze nodded and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you, Xiao Su."
They put the life jackets they brought on the speedboat, each took rescue tools, and then got on the boat.
Su Xing and Qin Houze each led a team, boarded two speedboats, and headed towards Weihui.
Muye City is not too far from Weihui, about twenty kilometers away.
Su Xing and others sat on the speedboat, looking at the scene around them, feeling very heavy-hearted.
Although the rain had stopped, the flood showed no signs of receding and continued to ravage the city.
There was a vast ocean everywhere, and the main roads had turned into turbulent rivers. All kinds of debris were floating on the water, including collapsed furniture, soaked daily necessities, and toppled shared bicycles...
In the flood, some cars had only their roofs barely above the water.
When they arrived in Weihui, they saw that the water level of the Wei River was still high, the river water continued to overflow, and the sandbags along the river bank were soaked and softened, making them in danger.
The flood prevention personnel dared not slack off at all. Their eyes were bloodshot as they stood tiredly by the river, always vigilant.
Every breeze brings with it a pungent stench, the smell produced by the flood, which permeates the air and makes people nauseous.
Some low buildings only have the second or third floor, and some trapped residents are standing on the roofs. They look helplessly at the flood around them, their eyes full of anxiety and fear.
Seeing a rescue boat passing by, some people waved and shouted.
“There’s someone here!”
"Save us..."
Su Xing, Qin Houze and others quickly drove the speedboat over and took the trapped people on board.
There was an old couple with a little girl of five or six years old.
When they saw the speedboat coming, the old man picked up the child and handed him out of the window impatiently, wanting to put the child on the boat.
The little girl looked at the big water under her feet and burst into tears in fear. She kept kicking her legs and shouting, "Grandma! Grandma! Woo wa wa wa..."
The old man was so scared that his hands were shaking.
The lady next to him quickly supported the child's waist and coaxed him, "Good boy, be obedient, it's no use making a fuss!"
The child was too young and too frightened; he was still crying and holding onto the window frame with his little hands.
Su Xing said to Xiao Zhao who was driving the boat, "Closer."
Xiao Zhao tried to move the boat closer. Su Xing stood up and said softly to the little girl, "Don't be afraid, baby. I can catch you. I will carry you here."
She reached out and held the little girl's waist tightly. The little girl subconsciously turned around and saw Su Xing's face. She inexplicably developed some affection and trust for her. She hugged Su Xing's neck with her little hands.
Su Xing quickly carried the child into the speedboat.
The other people on the boat rushed to rescue the old couple, brought them onto the boat, and gave them life jackets to wear.
"Thank you! Thank you so much!"
"Really? Thank you so much! We've had a power outage for a few days, and we don't even have drinking water at home. I was just wondering what to do, and then you came..."
"Uncles and aunties, please take a seat. You're welcome."
Xiaobei took a few bottles of mineral water and biscuits and distributed them to everyone.
The speedboat driven by Su Xing, Qin Houze and others was relatively large and could carry more than ten people.
Qin Houze brought five people with him, and together with Su Xing there were six people in total. There were three rescuers on each speedboat, so one boat could only rescue seven or eight people in one trip.
There are many resettlement sites for disaster-stricken people in Weihui.
After the two speedboats were filled with people, they drove to a nearby school resettlement site.
After the victims got off the boat, Su Xing, Qin Houze and others prepared to continue their rescue efforts.
At this time, a middle-aged man walked out of the crowd, with red eyes, and asked them: "I am a local, and I am very familiar with the surrounding villages and towns. I know where the low-lying areas are. Do you need a guide? I can take you to rescue people."
Su Xing met the other person's eyes and saw that his eyes were full of pleading.
She hesitated for a few seconds, then nodded and said, "Okay, uncle, please get on board."
Immediately, several more people stood up in the crowd and expressed their willingness to join the rescue.
Su Xing said: "I understand how you feel, but the speedboat has limited carrying capacity and can't carry more people. Let's take a good rest here first, and help to accommodate the rescued people and do some logistical work, which is also a contribution!"
Qin Houze also said: "Yes, if everyone guards the rear, they will provide a backup for the front line."
When everyone heard what they said, they all felt that it made sense. After all, there were too many rescue personnel on the ship, so fewer people could be rescued on each trip.
They no longer insisted on going with the rescue.
Su Xing, Qin Houze and others continued their journey with the guide uncle.
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