novelden Chapter 191 Landslide, Another Escape
Chapter 191 Landslide, Another Escape
"Third Brother!"
"Lord Wu!"
"Wu..." Lin Chang'er rushed over, but she had already sunk in.
Bai Shaoan clung tightly to the log, fearing it would fall and hit Wu Qingfeng, so he couldn't free his hands to pull him up and could only watch helplessly as he fell.
As soon as the commotion was heard, the men who were cleaning the surface nearby all gathered around.
"Back off, everyone back off, don't come any closer..." Lin Chang'er made a decision in her mind as quickly as possible.
No one can be sure that the ground beneath their feet is safe. With more people, the weight increases, and there's no guarantee that it won't collapse again.
Upon hearing this, the men all stopped, their feet firmly planted, unable to contain their concern, and began to chatter amongst themselves.
Lin Chang'er could hear the men talking all around her, even drowning out the sound of the rain. She turned her head and said, "Quiet down, give me a torch!"
Although torches were lit inside the shed, it was still dark underneath, and she couldn't see what was happening below.
The conversation stopped, and a man brought her a torch. Lin Chang'er held the torch up to the sunken opening and asked, "Wu Qingfeng, can you hear me?"
"I'm fine! There seems to be someone down there." After a long while, a response finally came from below.
"Third Master!" At this moment, Liu Zi squeezed through the crowd. He had just gone to relieve himself when this serious incident occurred.
He had wanted to go downstairs as soon as he got back, but Miss Lin wouldn't let anyone get close, so he didn't dare to come forward.
Hearing Wu Qingfeng's voice, she could no longer remain calm and immediately stepped forward, saying, "Miss Lin, I'll go down and take a look."
Bai Shaoan also said, "I'll go too."
Lin Chang'er reached out to stop the two of them, "Don't rush!"
After saying that, she shouted down to the people below, "I'm going to throw down the torch now, and you can tell me what's going on down there."
He replied, "Okay!"
Fearing she might hurt someone, Lin Chang'er simply put her hand into the cave and let go naturally. A moment later, someone caught her.
Wu Qingfeng's voice came over, "There's a man lying unconscious in the corner, and a child is hiding under the table. The child should be alright."
"There seems to be a sound under the bed, but I can't hear it clearly. I'll bring the child up first."
"Wait a minute," Lin Chang'er said, "Let's check if this space is stable first, and whether we need to send down some wood to reinforce it."
If the pressure column is accidentally knocked over, not only will it be difficult to save others, but the person involved will also be in danger.
The person below paused, then exclaimed, "Yes!"
Lin Chang'er turned and told the men behind her what she needed.
Zhou Hai immediately arranged for someone to borrow wood, while Liu Zi couldn't wait any longer. "Miss Lin, I'll go down and assist Third Master."
Lin Chang'er nodded, "Listen to Lord Wu's arrangements, don't act impulsively." Lin Chang'er believed that Wu Qingfeng was a man of reason.
Liu Zi grunted in agreement and said to the people below, "Third Master, I'll come down and help you."
Wu Qingfeng tacitly used a torch to illuminate a landing spot for him, and Liu Zi, with his nimble body, landed smoothly.
Soon the men borrowed cedar wood from nearby households and, under the guidance of the master and servant below, temporarily reinforced the space below.
The whole process took less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, but it felt like half a century to Lin Chang'er.
Finally, Wu Qingfeng said, "Lower the rope."
Bai Shaoan immediately lowered the rope down, and soon, Niu Chunfen and Niu Xiaodao, the siblings, were brought up first.
Then there were Sister-in-law Niu and Granny Niu. Niu Chunfen and her brother were hiding under the table, with only some scratches on their hands and feet. Granny Niu and Sister-in-law Niu were hiding under the bed, one with a scraped knee and the other with a bumped head.
Niu Sandong, the last one to be pulled up, was in the worst condition; his leg was broken and he was unconscious.
The family of five was immediately taken to the traditional Chinese medicine doctor for treatment.
The men who participated in the rescue breathed a sigh of relief, but Lin Chang'er's heart was still not at ease. She called out to the master and servant below, "Wu Qingfeng, Liu Zi..."
“Miss Lin,” Liu Zi said, nimbly climbing up the rope.
Lin Chang'er smiled at him and immediately threw the rope down. For some reason, her right eyelid kept twitching. Perhaps affected by this, her tone became anxious, "Wu Qingfeng, hurry!"
Holding the torch, Wu Qingfeng grabbed the rope, used it for leverage, and leaped up.
Lin Chang'er finally breathed a sigh of relief, but what she saw was a heavy, oppressive darkness, as if something was pressing down on them.
Almost instinctively, she grabbed Wu Qingfeng's wrist, "Get out of here, quick..."
The people who were originally gathered under the awning were feeling fortunate for Niu Sandong's family when they suddenly heard this shout. Although they were confused, they still subconsciously followed the instructions.
The dense crowd quickly dispersed, leaving Lin Chang'er and Wu Qingfeng at the back.
They had just stepped out of the awning when, in the next second, there was another loud crash, the awning collapsed, and a large part of the mountain behind it collapsed as well.
Many men, witnessing the landslide firsthand, felt their legs buckle and collapsed to the ground.
Looking back at the spot where he had just stood, he felt a wave of fear wash over him.
Lin Chang'er found Zhou Hai and said, "Everyone has been rescued. Before the weather clears up, let's not leave this place and don't go up the mountain."
"These households will first be arranged to receive sponsorship at the ancestral hall. Also, Uncle Hai, please take the trouble to lead the brothers to inspect the houses from house to house."
"Those found to have safety hazards have been temporarily relocated to the ancestral hall."
Zhou Hai nodded, "Alright, I understand. Lord Wu, Young Master Bai, and Brother Liu have been busy for most of the day. Chang'er, you should take them back to rest first!"
Lin Chang'er didn't stand on ceremony with him and left with a few people.
Aunt Gu prepared the meal early and boiled water, waiting for the group to return.
I went to the gate of the courtyard several times but didn't see anyone. Now he's pacing back and forth at the gate with an umbrella.
Grandma Bai was quite relieved. She sat on a small bamboo chair and said, "Don't worry, little sister, I'll be back soon. Come in and sit down."
Aunt Gu turned her head and smiled at her, "I, I'm not in a hurry, I'm just, I'm just worried that our Chang'er will go hungry."
Her Chang'er always eats well, sleeps comfortably, and is the best at making money, but she didn't get to eat lunch!
I went to the city again in the rain this afternoon, and only ate two steamed buns when I got back. That won't do; I should have been starving by now!
Grandma Bai smiled and said, "That's true. How can a young lady endure such hardship?"
As he spoke, he stood up and peeked out, just in time to see several figures coming through the rain. "You're back! Look!"
Aunt Gu looked in the direction she was pointing and saw several figures. She breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly opened her umbrella to greet them.
Lin Chang'er called out "Mother" and told her about the situation at the west entrance of the village. Aunt Gu chanted a Buddhist prayer, "My goodness, this is the first time I've ever seen a landslide in my life. I hope it never happens again."
Then, looking at the younger generation with affection, she said, "Are you all hungry? The hot water is ready. Go back and change your clothes, then you can eat."
As they were talking, the group entered the courtyard. Grandma Bai came forward and patted her eldest grandson on the shoulder, saying, "He looks a bit like your grandfather now."
Bai Shaoan smiled, "Me too, I wasn't much of a help, but Third Brother..."
Before he could finish speaking, Lin Chang'er asked, "Are you injured?"
When they looked in the direction of the sound, they saw that under the orange-red light, Wu Qingfeng's face was pale, and his clothes were stained with blood in several places...
Bai Shaoan's heart skipped a beat, "Third Brother, you..."