Zhenfubao waved his hand and the warehouse was full of grain, and the whole family regretted it

Bai Wanwan turned to look at her and said:

“If we wait any longer, it will be even harder for those trapped in the water.

Let's find some bamboo and make a raft, and save whoever we can."

She paused and pointed to the several small boats that came with the ship: "Let the big ship stop here first. We can use the small boats to see if we can rescue some of the trapped people first."

Raindrops as big as beans hit the makeshift canvas tent, and the splashing water flowed down the edge of the tent, forming puddles on the deck.

The deck was packed with people. Most of the newly rescued victims were wrapped in wet and cold clothes, with their shoulders hunched and shivering.

The children were crying because of the cold. Their shrill cries mixed with the sound of wind and rain and the adults' coughs made people feel heavy.

Bai Wanwan had two charcoal fires burning under a tent set up in the middle of the deck, and several young children were protected by their adults and gathered nearby.

A bearded man asked loudly:

"Why are you guys staying in the warm cabin? We can only squat in the rain!

This tent is leaking, let's take shelter in the cabin!"

Someone nearby immediately echoed, "That's right! We're all the same life, why differentiate between inside and outside?"

The guard guarding the cabin door shouted sternly:

"The lady was so kind as to rescue you and even light a charcoal fire and make ginger tea for you, yet you are so picky?

The cabin is filled with medicine and food for treating the wounded. If they get wet, what will you eat and use next?"

Another old woman who had just drunk ginger tea chimed in:

"Don't be ungrateful, young man! You should be thankful to be alive. I was just standing on the roof watching the water rising and I thought it was going to feed the fish!

It was this lady's boat that saved us, how could she be making trouble?"

The bearded man grumbled unwillingly, "You can't let us freeze here..."

Bai Wanwan was having the freshly cooked porridge brought out when Zhiwei, standing beside her, whispered, "Miss, these people might be frozen out. Do you want the guards to keep a closer eye on them?"

Bai Wanwan nodded and said softly:

"Ask the kitchen to distribute the porridge quickly. The hot porridge might help relieve the pain.

In addition, just let the guards guard the hatch, and nothing can go wrong with the things inside.

If anyone insists on forcing their way in, they will be killed without mercy."

Now these people have green lights in their eyes and are likely to take risks. These people don't care about your life-saving grace.

The wind and rain finally subsided in the second half of the night. Not long after we rested on the deck, the bearded man, accompanied by more than 20 people, rushed straight to the cabin door.

He cursed with spit in his mouth:

"Son of a bitch! You're hiding all this food and drink from us, pretending to be a Buddha!"

Today I want to see what is hidden in the cabin. Do you dare to stop me?"

The guard guarding the hatch had been prepared for this. He drew his sword with a swish and said, "Stand back! If you take another step forward, don't blame us for being rude!"

"You're welcome? I want to see if you dare to touch me!" The man's eyes were red, and he actually rushed towards the knife.

The leading guard tightened his wrist and slashed with his long knife. The man fell to the deck with a thud before he could even finish his groan. Blood mixed with rainwater instantly spread everywhere.

The surroundings instantly fell silent. The people who had followed him fell to their knees, shouting, "It wasn't us! It was him! He said there were delicious treats in the cabin and dragged us in to steal them! We didn't do anything!"

The hatch creaked open.

Bai Wanwan came out wearing a plain cloak. She didn't look at the people on the ground, but only glanced at those kneeling. Her voice was not loud, but every word was clear:

“The things in the cabin are supplies to save more people, you can’t touch them.

I rescued you and brought you aboard, gave you hot porridge to warm you up, and I believe I have done my best.

If you insist on doing such an ungrateful thing, I will have no choice but to make an example of you.

Don't think I'm a good man or a believer. I can save you, but I can also kill you."

Those who were whispering and complaining just now didn't even dare to breathe.

Bai Wanwan looked at her men and said:

"Keep trying to find a way to rescue them. Is there anyone among you who is familiar with this area?

You can also help rescue people. Remember, those we are saving are from the southern border, your fellow countrymen."

A slightly stuttering voice suddenly echoed from the crowd. A lean man raised his hand and took a half step forward. "Miss! I know this area well! I grew up by the river and I'm a good swimmer! I'll take you there!"

Bai Wanwan raised her eyes to look at him, then glanced at the victims on the deck: "Is there anyone else familiar with the surrounding terrain, or a good swimmer?"

As soon as he finished speaking, seven or eight more hands were raised, including young men and two dark-skinned old boatmen.

Bai Wanwan nodded: "Okay, give them six small boats, bring some dry food and ropes, and proceed with caution. If you can save everyone, save them."

Several small boats immediately rowed away from the big ship. The rain had not stopped yet, and broken wood and straw mats were floating on the water. Occasionally, a wooden basin could be seen floating downstream.

When they got closer, they found a little baby curled up in the basin, his face pale from the cold, shivering while clutching a piece of rag. The boatman quickly reached out and carried the baby into the boat, wrapping him tightly with a dry cloth.

Suddenly, a wooden basin came towards the boat. A man beside it was pushing the basin, shouting until his voice was hoarse: "Miss! Save my wife! She's about to give birth! She can't hold on any longer!"

There was a woman in the wooden tub. She was in so much pain that sweat broke out on her forehead, her face was pale, and her hands, which were holding his arm, were shaking.

As soon as the wooden basin was pulled onto the boat, everyone could see a woman curled up inside, with a bulging belly and her lips bitten white.

Bai Wanwan immediately said in a deep voice: "Hurry up and send her to the clean cabin inside. Prepare hot water and clean towels and prepare for the delivery!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the deck suddenly became quiet, and even the man who was running around in a panic was stunned.

No one expected that this seemingly young lady would take charge of the delivery herself.

Zhiwei hurried forward and lowered her voice to persuade: "Miss, let the midwife come..."

Bai Wanwan said as she walked, "Where can we find a midwife now? Don't make things worse! Call in those girls who are studying medicine!"

Soon, twenty little girls carrying medicine boxes came in quickly. Seeing the woman in the cabin curled up in pain, they were a little panicked.

Bai Wanwan first had the maids help the woman change her clothes, then moved her to the couch covered with a thick mattress and said, "Don't be afraid. Try to take a deep breath, and then exhale slowly when you are full. Yes, like this, take it slow."

The woman was shaking with pain, not even able to breathe. Bai Wanwan said to the maid, "Get two slices of ginseng and have her hold them under her tongue."

After the woman took the ginseng slices in her mouth, her breathing gradually became more even, and her face faded a little, she continued to give instructions softly:

"When the pain gets severe later, don't just grit your teeth and bear it, try pushing down.

Focus your strength on sinking into your lower abdomen. Listen to my commands. If I tell you to, then you should use more force. Got it?"

As she spoke, she asked the little girl next to her to remember:

"Remember, stabilize her breathing first. Ginseng supplementation is just for emergency use. When the contractions become more frequent, you can teach her how to use the force..."

Inhale! Don't panic yet, only when your breathing is smooth will you have the strength to live."

Her voice was not loud, but it was steady. The originally panicked little girls looked at her and gradually calmed down.