The Bookish Scholar of the Red Mansion

The rain was pouring down from last night to morning, and showed no sign of letting up. The extremely violent rain seemed to have a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers hanging the Milky Way upside down in the sky. The rain curtain almost covered the sky, making it difficult to see other scenery within the field of vision.

The lightning flashes from time to time, adding a moment of silvery whiteness in the dense rain curtain. When the thunder roared, the people in Yangzhou City were shaken.

People who were still thankful for the rain last night had completely changed their expressions when they opened their eyes again.

Fear, hesitation, fear and other emotions appeared in my heart little by little. Complex emotions come from the most instinctive fear of nature. The memory engraved in the bones is passed down from generation to generation in the blood of our ancestors.

Old people like Uncle Wang also had a calm expression. For these native Yangzhou people, the drought may not be so terrible. There is the Huaihe River in Yangzhou, and it is adjacent to the Yangtze River below. Above Yangzhou, there are five great lakes connected in a line, including Hongze Lake, Baoying Lake, Gaoyou Lake, Shaobo Lake, and Sheyang Lake.

The five great lakes are headed by Hongze Lake. People often say that ‘all the five lakes are brothers’, and it is one of the five lakes. There is such a huge body of water in the territory that Yangzhou people regard ordinary drought as a plaything. But only waterlogging is what Yangzhou people fear most.

In the whole city of Yangzhou, the only ones who could smile at the heavy rain were probably the careless children. But just as they clapped their hands and praised, they were stopped by the elders with solemn expressions.

Everyone is waiting for the rain to stop. As long as it stops or weakens slightly, Yangzhou people will turn from worry to joy and continue to live happily today.

But until noon, the heavy rain showed no sign of stopping. The master who was in class had to raise his voice to teach. The sound of the rain was so loud that the students in the back row would not be able to hear it clearly if the sound was even gentle.

During the lunch break, the students hiding in the corridor discussed the terrible heavy rain.

The people in Chen Heng's house are not exempt from vulgarity. They tightened their bodies as much as possible and stood against the wall. The outer parts of the corridor are now wet from the rain.

Seeing this, Jiang Yuanbai couldn't help but pretend to be calm, and smiled at his friend beside him: I think it should stop at night.

Chen Heng was noncommittal and just looked at the sky with a sullen face. Such heavy rain, even if it only lasts for one day and one night, will damage many crops in the fields.

Xue Biao followed Xue Ai all over the country when he was a child, and he was more knowledgeable than most people. He said worriedly: I'm afraid it will keep raining.

Jiang Yuanbai laughed awkwardly and joked: There is always a time to stop. Can it still last for the next three days and three nights?

When people nearby heard this, they thought the same thing. It can't keep falling. As long as it stops, the rain will always flow into the sea along the Huaihe River and the Yangtze River. What will there be to worry about then?

Everyone put aside some worries and took their companions to eat in the academy. Don't think about going out in this weather. Just being able to avoid getting wet on the way to the dining hall is considered lucky.

All afternoon classes will be cancelled. The masters gathered the students in the hall and only brought chess sets and other toys for them to play in the hall. After the time was almost consumed, everyone was allowed to go back to the dormitory to rest.

Seeing that the rain was still falling, even the big-hearted Jiang Yuanbai lost a little bit of fun. After having a hasty dinner with his friends, he lay on the bed with his clothes on and fell asleep with his clothes on.

In the middle of the night, while he was drifting off to sleep, he suddenly heard someone calling him. Opening his eyes suddenly, he saw Chen Heng, who had woken up at some point, waking up his classmates one by one.

Everyone get up, everyone get up, hurry up, don't panic, don't scream!! Chen Heng said urgently and quickly.

What's wrong? Xue Biao rubbed his eyes, still confused about the situation.

Chen Heng said with a dark face, Come in, water.

When everyone poked their heads out, they saw the sound of water flowing on the dark floor under the edge of the bed! Jiang Yuanbai was so frightened that he jumped up from the bed and said repeatedly: What can we do? What can we do?

Don't panic. Chen Heng shouted, waking up the panicked people. Seeing that everyone had regained their composure, he immediately made arrangements, Put on your rain gear and go out to call for help.

Who is it? Qian Dayou was in a deep sleep, and was disturbed by the sudden natural disaster, and his mind was still very confused.

Everyone!! Chen Heng waved his hand, rolled up his trousers, and walked towards the door, Pack up the usable things and take them all to the second floor. Then he notified other students one by one, telling them not to panic and not to worry. Call. It’s still too late to leave now.”

In the dark, panic and stampede are the most taboo things. The academy is located on a low ground and is close to the dock. It's normal for the water to be fierce. I just hope that the high terrain in the east of the city will make the situation at home better.

The thoughts in Chen Heng's mind flashed one after another. Sometimes he was worried about the situation at home, and sometimes he was thinking about what to do later.

Since classes only started in March, Chen Heng had many important things at home. He ignored his change of clothes and just groped forward in the dark. Little by little, he moved to the next room and woke up his classmates who were still sleeping.

As usual, the instructions were: Don't scream, don't panic. Pack your things and go to the second floor to wait for dawn. Just when Chen Heng turned around and was about to go to the next room, an older classmate jumped directly into the water and said: Brother Chen, I'm coming with you. I'll go to the other side when I go out. You continue to move forward. .”

Chen Heng nodded gratefully. There were dozens of rooms in their corridor, not counting the classmates who lived opposite. Ask someone to come with you. It's too dark, so two people can look after you.

The man looked to his side, and before he could speak, someone immediately responded: Zihua, I'll accompany you.

good.

Seeing that the two of them had made arrangements, Chen Heng didn't care anymore and turned around and left the door. Just as he was about to continue groping towards the next room, Qian Dayou and Xue Biao also groped over at some point.

Brother Heng, is that you? they asked towards the dark figure in front of them.

It's me. Chen Heng responded, and now the water flow has risen to his calf. Even though I was walking against the wall along the way, my hair and clothes were wet from the rain blown by the wind.

We're here to help you.

Xue Biao waded through the current with all his strength, rushed to Chen Heng's side, and stretched out his hand to support his friend. In the darkness, the two held hands, shoulder to shoulder, and looked at each other.

Two pairs of clear and clean eyes seemed to be dispelling the darkness around them. There is no need to say too much about the many years of friendship.

What do you say now? Qian Da was tall and heavy, and although he walked slowly, he was very steady. He just walked up to the two of them, and Jiang Yuanbai also hurried over.

I've asked my roommate to take your things upstairs first. Jiang Yuanbai rolled up his sleeves and trousers and spoke quickly and urgently, Brother Heng, what should we do next?

Seeing the three people looking at him, Chen Heng's thoughts started to change rapidly. He knew that he had to come up with an arrangement immediately.

Dayou.

yes.

You are the heaviest, go and call the people across the corridor. Chen Heng repeated his words again, Ask them not to shout or make a mess. People in each room should try to get together as much as possible. Whoever is missing will be record.

good.

Jiang Yuanbai.

I am here.

We have candles in the house, I don't care what method you use. Chen Heng said harshly, Go to the entrance of the corridor and stand there. Light the candles and lead the way for other students. Remember, the candles must not be extinguished.

Brother Heng, don't worry, leave it to me. Jiang Yuanbai nodded solemnly and walked into the house without saying a word.

Dayou, be careful along the way. Chen Heng warned Qian Dayou as he prepared to leave, Watch the road under your feet.

Um.

Seeing Qian Dayou's back, he disappeared into the darkness. Chen Hengcai and Xue Biao went along the wall and pushed open the next door.

It should be said that fortunately they are here in an academy. People who can study here are not too bad in mind and temperament.

Although I was a little panicked when I was suddenly woken up from my sleep. But after hearing the next arrangement from Chen Heng, his mood quickly calmed down, and many people took the initiative to join the queue to call people.

It's really dark this night. Fortunately, there are such a group of classmates here, which reduces the pressure on Chen Heng and Xue Biao a lot. When they had finished shouting, they rushed to the stairs with a dozen other classmates who were helping.

It was so dark that you couldn't even see your fingers, and even the moonlight was obscured by dark clouds. There was only one flickering candle, stubbornly lit at the entrance of the stairs. Show the way forward to those groping in the dark.

Seeing Chen Heng and Xue Biao finally coming over, Jiang Yuanbai looked overjoyed and said with a hint of tears: It's great that you two are fine.

God knows how panicked he was when he was waiting alone at the stairs just now. There were hurried passers-by around me, the water level was rising rapidly under my feet, and the cold wind howling like a ghost was beside my ears. In this situation, Jiang Yuanbai was deeply afraid that something might happen to his two close friends.

Chen Heng had fallen in the water before, and his body was terribly cold at this time. He twisted the water stains on his sleeves and asked anxiously: Where's Dayou?

Before Jiang Yuanbai could speak, a group of people came darkly from a distance. Most of them carried baggage and book boxes on their hands and heads, and the leader was Qian Dayou.

Brother Heng, we are here.

Okay... okay. Chen Heng trembled, because it was too dark, so everyone couldn't see his blue face at this time.

Everyone go upstairs slowly, don't be in a hurry, don't panic. I'd rather walk a little slower, the water level is not high, and you'll be fine once you get upstairs. Chen Heng pulled Dayou and others to stand by the stairs, directing the other students. The order is passed.

The water level was already up to the knees, but everyone was still calm. Under Chen Heng's guidance, everyone lined up in a neat queue and quickly went up to the second floor.

In times of crisis, order is the best way to survive. Chen Heng took his friends and finally walked up the stairs. When we arrived at the corridor on the second floor, we saw that the place was already filled with worried people.

Boom.

A bolt of lightning flashed across the night sky, illuminating the nervous expressions on everyone's faces. They also let them see Chen Heng who was all wet. At this time, Chen Heng looked extremely embarrassed. Her wet hair was pressed against her forehead, with water droplets sliding down her face from time to time.

But the calmness on his face still made others feel at ease. Seeing Chen Heng approaching, everyone tried their best to clear a path and started to lead him to the center of the crowd.

Brother Chen. Brother Chen. Brother Chen, what should we do next?

Everyone's names are different, but the emotions contained in the expectant eyes of both pairs are the same. They trust the person in front of them.

Chen Heng had already thought about the next thing before going upstairs. I saw him saying: Everyone, stand according to the position of your dormitory. Hurry up and confirm the number of people. Make sure no one is missed.

After a few brief noises, they confirmed again and again that there was no accident. Chen Heng, who finally breathed a sigh of relief, took the initiative to joke to the hundreds of people in front of him, Everyone, do you still have the strength to shout?

Lightning flashed across again, and everyone couldn't help but smile. Someone rolled up their sleeves and said, Brother Chen, you don't know. I'm famous for my loud voice in my hometown.

Most people nodded silently or hummed softly. I just don’t know if Chen Heng could notice the rain so loudly.

Then open your throat and shout. Chen Heng waved his wet sleeves, and the splashing water droplets drew a beautiful half-moon arc in mid-air.

What are you shouting for? someone asked.

Hahahahaha. Chen Heng controlled his trembling body due to the cold and pretended to laugh easily, hoping to calm everyone's emotions. Just say that you are flooded. Shout as hard as you can, shout loudly, let the listeners Those who arrive continue to shout.

good.

Hundreds of students from Leyi Academy were scattered throughout the corridors. After Qian Dayou's chant was shouted, hundreds of people faced the rain curtain and shouted in unison: There's a flood!!!!

It's so hot!!!!!!!!!!

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Xu Jinhou, who was still sleeping, was awakened by a thunderous shout. He opened his eyes suddenly and heard the sound of table tennis coming from downstairs.

Most of the masters in the academy lived in two-story buildings. This is so that they can monitor the daily activities of the students from a high place.

At this time, I suddenly heard shouts of big flood coming from outside. Xu Jinhou didn't even bother to put on his clothes, so he rushed out of bed and bumped into many things along the way before he endured the pain and ran downstairs.

When he saw that the flood had entered the house, he froze on the steps like a thunderbolt. Xu Jinhou's tense nerves only had one thought at this time.

What about the children in the academy? ? ? ?

He ignored the hesitation and rushed directly into the water. Although he is from Yongjia, to put the elders in his hometown to shame, he, Xu Jinhou, lived to be fifty years old and still couldn't swim.

Xu Jinhou tested the water level and saw that it was only up to his waist. He hurriedly braved the heavy rain outside and rushed towards the student's dormitory.

On the way, he met Jin Shenzhi and others who were looking for him together. Several masters gathered together, holding hands, crossing the courtyard that had become a vast ocean, and rushed all the way to the second floor of the dormitory. Seeing those vivid faces, Xu Jinhou collapsed on the ground and cursed.

Damn, that scared me to death.

Xu Jinhou breathed heavily, not caring about his own image, and ordered: Well done, well done. Keep shouting, children, keep shouting. Let the neighbors hear it.

What he said did not match the preface and the postscript, but the students still understood what the master meant and did not bother to appease Xuezheng. They continued to yell outside. After Xu Jinhou took a breath, he summoned the nearest student and learned what happened tonight from him.

Xu Jinhou, who just listened, was filled with fear.

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Brother, brother!

Lin Daiyu opened her eyes suddenly and felt that her whole body was covered in sweat, and her clothes were all wet.

Zicuckoo, who stayed with her at night, had long heard the young lady’s call in her sleep. At this time, he was sitting on the bedside worriedly and helped Daiyu up from the bed. Seeing the frightened look on her face, she quickly asked: Miss, were you scared in your dream?

Yes. Lin Daiyu nodded. She took the handkerchief from Zicuckoo and wiped the sweat from her forehead. I just recalled the horrifying scene in my dream, and said in a panic: I just dreamed that my brother fell into a large water and kept shouting at me for help, sister, help me.

Just talking about this made her heartache and even her lips turned white. Seeing that the young lady was very frightened, Zijuan quickly took the tea cup from the table and let her take a sip to calm down her shock.

By the time Lin Daiyu leaned against the bed again, Zijuan had already turned her mind and thought of a way to comfort her, I often hear people outside say that our dreams tonight are opposite.

Is it true? This was the first time Lin Daiyu heard this statement, and she couldn't help showing a doubtful expression.

That's right. Zicuckoo sat beside the bed, patiently held the young lady's cold hand, and continued to comfort her, Don't everyone say that water controls wealth. According to the young lady's dream, your brother said The bad thing is that you will fall into the eyes of money.

Seeing that what Sister Zijuan said was really interesting, Lin Daiyu finally turned the corner. She thought of the image of Chen Heng splashing in the water in her dream, and then imagined those currents as mountains of gold and silver.

Thinking again about the calm and self-possessed appearance of his brother in the past, he subconsciously laughed out loud.

It would be great if he really got rich. Lin Daiyu couldn't help but laugh.

Don't worry, miss, just sleep peacefully. I'll be watching over you. If anything happens to you, just call me. Zicuckoo smiled and stepped forward, helping her to lie back on the bed, and was about to turn around and return to her bed. , but the corner of her clothes was grabbed by Lin Daiyu's hands.

Sister, come and sleep with me. Lin Daiyu rarely acted coquettishly.

Okay. Zijuan responded softly, smiling and lying next to the young lady.

I'm only two chapters away from you. It's fun to code on Saturdays and Sundays! ! Hahahaha, by the way, I apologize to you.

Zicuckoo and Purple Magpie, I made a mistake. Recently, the code words are more than 5,000, and the number of words is so dense that it makes my eyes dizzy. After facing the computer screen for a long time, once you move away, your eyes will feel a little strained.

It's my fault, I want to apologize to everyone. It has been changed back. Don't blame me, don't blame me. Asking for votes.