rebirth of cataclysm

"Third uncle, you are so busy here, you don't need to take me into the city. I don't have much luggage anyway, so I just took the shuttle bus there. The gas money you paid for this round trip is enough for several trips."

On the winding trail from Huangni Village to Sanjiazhai, Hu Jianqiang walked in front carrying a big bag, and Hu Mingchen walked behind carrying a small bag.

Today Hu Mingchen has to go to the city to report to school. According to Hu Mingchen's wish, he can just take the shuttle bus into the city by himself. Hu Jianqiang is busy here. The village needs to build roads, and the renovation of the cattle and horse market on the street has started.

Although Hu Jianjun helped with many things, including the renovation project of the cattle and horse market, several of Hu Mingchen's uncles also participated in it, but Hu Mingchen still felt uneasy without Hu Jianqiang watching.

However, Hu Jianqiang insisted on giving it away. He felt that his family had already bought a car. What would it be like if he had to take the shuttle bus into the city? The pickup truck belonged to him, Hu Mingchen.

"It's okay, it's okay. I've made all the arrangements. Your father is keeping an eye on the renovation project on the street. The main thing he's doing now is digging the foundation. That's no problem for him at all. On the contrary, he knows better than me. As for road construction, it's one day early and one night late.

It doesn’t matter if it’s just one day, I’m going to the city this time and I want to buy some things by the way.” Hu Jianqiang said.

"Uncle Third, what do you want to buy?"

"Although road construction in Huangni Village is our village's own business, I plan to invite Secretary Li and Township Chief Song to cut the ribbon when the construction starts, and we will also hold a ceremony. Don't we need some things for the ceremony?

When I go into the city, I just buy some things when I come back. There are some things that we can’t buy on Duge Street." Hu Jianqiang said.

"Hey, Third Uncle has made great progress, and he also knows how to do some propaganda. Well, that's good. I believe that the leaders in the township will enthusiastically participate. Anyway, if you ask for him, Mayor Song, he will definitely come."

Song Qiaoshan has been appointed as deputy township chief and acting township chief. By the beginning of next year, his pronoun will be removed.

For Song Qiaoshan to be able to take a step further, Li Chaogui contributed a little bit, and Xu Jie also helped with the operation in the county. In addition, Song Qiaoshan had a political record of presiding over the reconstruction of streets in the township, so it was a bit logical for him to be promoted from deputy to full.

The renovation of Duge Street has been vigorously publicized by the township. Among all the towns under Gaoshan County, no one has done such a large-scale construction, especially since the government did not spend a penny.

Next. The construction capital of more than two million yuan has been regarded as a success in attracting investment in Duge Township to a certain extent.

As a poor county in a mountainous area, Gaoshan County has difficulty attracting investment, let alone the towns below. It is also very difficult for the county seat. So far, investment in Gaoshan County is mainly concentrated in the field of resource development. There is not much manufacturing, not to mention urban development.

In the field of construction, progress is also slow. Therefore, the transformation of the cattle and horse market in Duge Township has become a bright spot.

Song Qiaoshan became the acting head of the township. At this time, Hu Jianqiang invited him to attend the road construction groundbreaking ceremony in the village. Even without Hu Mingchen's relationship, he would not refuse such a good thing.

If a few more villages can build roads, it would be a good political achievement for Song Qiaoshan. He is now the mayor of the township, and these things are his important tasks. As for Li Chaogui, if there are no accidents, he will come too

of.

"In the past, Wu Chuhui was able to serve as the village chief for so many years because he was close to the leaders of the township. Although I don't like to flatter, but I have a good relationship with the township and asked the township to help us in Huangni Village.

I think this is also my job." Hu Jianqiang said.

"Haha, yes, yes, just how to do it." Hu Mingchen said with a smile.

"Why are you laughing... Oops, I thought it was impossible for the ditch to swell with the little rain last night. Xiaochen, please wait a moment while I take my things over and let you cross the river again.

"After turning a corner and coming to the edge of the ditch, Hu Jianqiang frowned when he saw the water in the ditch.

The reason why it is called dry ditch is because there is usually little water in this ditch. At most, it is just a trickle, and it is easy to cross.

But it rained last night, and now the water in the ditch has risen to as deep as the knees.

The depth of the water doesn't matter, the key is the rapidity of the water flow. Because of the narrowness and height difference of rivers in mountains like this, as long as there is water, the flow is very fast.

"Uncle, it's okay, I can do it. I don't want to cross the river directly, I can jump to the big rock and then jump to the other side."

"Don't jump, it's dangerous. The water has risen and we are far away. If you are not careful, you will fall into the water and be washed away. The water is very fast. Just wait for me and I will carry you over." Hu Jianqiang has already put down Hu Mingchen's luggage.

I'm taking off my shoes and rolling up my pants.

Every year, Hu Mingchen takes off his shoes and crosses the dry ditch ten times. This is not surprising. Anyway, the water in the dry ditch rises several times every summer. Compared with the incoming water, the water today is relatively small. If it really rises,

Even cattle can be washed away by floods.

When Hu Mingchen saw that the stone weighing at least two tons in the center of the river was indeed a bit far away, and Hu Jianqiang had already taken off his shoes and stood in the water, he stopped insisting.

"Roads and bridges must be repaired as soon as possible, otherwise, when the water rises, our Huangni Village will be cut off from the outside world." Hu Mingchen sighed while standing on the shore.

"Yes, this road is too difficult." Hu Jianqiang put his luggage on the side of the road, turned around and walked back: "Come on, climb on my back, and my third uncle will carry you there."

Hu Mingchen pondered for a while, and finally jumped on Hu Jianqiang's back. The third uncle had this intention, and Hu Mingchen could not violate his good intentions.

Hu Mingchen bent his feet to prevent the soles of his feet from touching the running water.

Hu Jianqiang had just reached the middle of the river when they heard a huge roar.

"The water is rising, Third Uncle, let me go quickly, let's go quickly." Hu Mingchen listened more and felt a thump in his heart. He knew that the roar was not from a plane flying in the sky, nor from a cannon fired somewhere, but from a huge fire coming from upstream.

of floods.

The rising water in mountainous areas is sometimes very strange. Even when the sun is shining brightly, the river water may suddenly surge. This is because the weather in mountainous areas is cloudy and sunny, and the weather varies ten miles away. As long as it rains heavily upstream, the sun will be scorching downriver.

Then, the river water rushed down, which was equally scary and dangerous.

Hu Jianqiang also heard the sound of the raging flood, but he did not put down Hu Mingchen, but quickened his pace. At this time, he no longer cared whether his trousers or clothes would get wet.

"Uncle, let me go quickly, the flood is coming." Hu Mingchen looked upstream and could already see the waves coming forward.

Hu Jianqiang stepped to the shore in three or two steps, turned around and threw Hu Mingchen onto the shore.

Hu Mingchen reached for the bag of luggage in front of him and grabbed the small bag on his back with his other hand. "Uncle, come up quickly and leave quickly."

As long as Hu Mingchen made room in front of him and Hu Jianqiang stepped ashore in two steps, they would be able to reach higher ground and avoid the raging river by running a few more steps.

Hu Jianqiang was also anxious at this time. He knew that once the flood came down, let alone him, even the three of him would be swept away ruthlessly.

Every year, people and even livestock are washed away and die in dry ditches.

It’s just that the more impatient a person is, the more likely they are to make mistakes.

Originally, Hu Jianqiang could step up by raising his legs, but he didn't know that the mud by the river was wet and slippery. Hu Jianqiang stepped on the mud and fell down because he couldn't stand firmly.

As soon as he heard the sound of falling behind him, Hu Mingchen turned around and took a look.

In desperation, Hu Mingchen no longer cared about his luggage. He threw away the two bags and hurriedly reached out to catch Hu Jianqiang.

Hu Mingchen grabbed Hu Jianqiang's collar and lifted him up. Hu Jianqiang also climbed on his hands and feet, desperately trying to leave the river.

There was a loud "boom" as the rushing river water hit the boulder in the middle of the river, making a deafening sound.

After grabbing Hu Jianqiang, Hu Mingchen didn't care so much and climbed up desperately. Hu Jianqiang was almost dragged away by him.

Suddenly, there was a strong force. Hu Mingchen saw a small branch growing diagonally on the ridge in front of him, and he hurriedly grabbed the trunk.

The river has reached Hu Jianqiang, and half of his body is in the river.

The water came quickly and violently, and the impact force severely dragged Hu Jianqiang downstream.

Hu Jianqiang's heart is now filled with panic. If he is taken away by this river, he will die. From this position to the Panlong River, there is a drop of twenty or thirty meters. There is a section below that not only has two or three high hills and three

Four meters, and there is also an extremely narrow section with jagged rocks. This section alone can kill a person. If he doesn't drown, he will be hit by a stone. If it doesn't work, it will be difficult to find even the body.

Hu Jianqiang kicked hard with both feet, but unfortunately his feet couldn't touch the bottom at all and couldn't exert any strength. He tried his best to grab with both hands, but what he caught was either water or Hu Mingchen's feet.

When his hands touched Hu Mingchen's feet, Hu Jianqiang let go instantly instead of clinging to the life-saving straw.

The only trace of clarity left in Hu Jianqiang's mind was that once he hugged his nephew's leg and could not withstand the impact, both of them would be swept away and both of them would die. So for Hu Mingchen's safety, Hu Jianqiang actually let go

Handed.

Fortunately, Hu Mingchen held on to the branch with one hand, and held on to Hu Jianqiang's collar with the other hand.

"Ah, third uncle...grab my legs and I will bring you up..." Hu Mingchen saw that the small branch could no longer hold the two of them, so he remembered shouting loudly.

"Ah...Xiaochen, go away...leave me alone..." Hu Jianqiang raised his head from the river, panting and shouted.

"Eh...ah..." At this time, there was no time for persuasion. Hu Mingchen simply shouted, and with a sudden force on his left and right hands, he dragged Hu Jianqiang out of the river and threw him into the river.

In a clump of thorns by the river.

The thorns can not only act as a barrier, but as long as Hu Jianqiang instinctively grabs at random, he can easily grab something, preventing him from being dragged away again.

Hu Jianqiang was lifted up by Hu Mingchen, but due to excessive force, the small branch held by Hu Mingchen's right hand broke with a click because it could not withstand such a strong force.

Hu Mingchen's body fell instantly, but because most of Hu Mingchen's body was not in the water, the impact of the river water was limited, so he was not swept away in an instant.

When Hu Mingchen's body fell down, his knees suddenly hit the ground. His lower body instantly jumped up and left the water, and his body was still moving up a little.

At the critical moment, Hu Mingchen hurriedly reached out his hand and grabbed a green thorn.

This kind of thorn likes to grow in steep places. The tip of the thorn is sharp and hard, but it is very tough to drive and is not easy to break.

Hu Mingchen pinched it and happened to hit a thorn, and the thorn pierced Hu Mingchen's palm and penetrated into the flesh.

The burning and biting pain suddenly spread from the palm of his hand throughout his body. However, Hu Mingchen understood that he had to hold back this pain. He had to hold on tightly and not let go, otherwise it would not be pain if he fell, but death.

This violent surge of water came and went as quickly as it came. Half an hour later, the river water dropped significantly. By this time, Hu Jianqiang had climbed out of the thorns and pulled Hu Mingchen into the Baogu field above.

"You saved my life." Hu Jianqiang said while bandaging Hu Mingchen's hands.

"Third uncle, you also saved my life." Hu Mingchen said with a silly smile.

"Why are you so strong? You could twist me up and throw me out in one go. Also, your big bag of luggage was washed away by the river. What should you do? Do you want to go home first?"

Hu Mingchen moved his hands, but there was no big problem: "Uncle, I have always been very strong. I just rushed away. There were some clothes, shoes and socks inside, and the important things were in small bags. Fortunately, they were all still there."

Don't go back. If you go back, nothing will be solved. It will only make them worry. I will report to school first and buy my luggage later."

What Hu Mingchen said was the truth. Even if he went back, the most he would do was ask this and that, care and worry, but the luggage would not come back anyway. Besides, the two of them were in a bit of a mess, but it was nothing serious.

Hu Mingchen's palm was pricked, and the thorn has been pulled out and bandaged to stop the bleeding. At worst, when he goes to Yushe Township, he can just buy some anti-inflammatory medicine from the drugstore and rub it on.

"Then...are you going to school in what you are wearing?" Hu Jianqiang saw that Hu Mingchen's clothes and pants were stained with mud in several places.

"What's the matter? I'm just checking in today, and there's no rule that you can't check in if your clothes are dirty. Let's go, let's go. The deadline is at 4:30 this afternoon. It will be more troublesome if you are late. I will wash it in the evening and then do whatever you want.

Just buy one and change it first. The No. 3 Middle School has school uniforms, maybe I can get a new uniform after I register, and then I will have something to wear." Hu Mingchen stood up and said in an open-minded manner.

"That's okay. Since the deadline ends at 4:30, let's leave as soon as possible. Time is really running out." Hu Jianqiang looked at his watch and said.

So the two of them got into a pickup truck parked in Sanjiazhai and headed into the city wearing dirty clothes.