Quick mission: We don't make trouble

Like a swarm of startled bees, the crowd hastily dropped their various tools and rushed towards the cliff face. However, when they reached their destination, they discovered that there was only a tiny space between the enormous rock and the cliff face, so small that only a few people could squeeze in sideways. As a result, most people could only stand helplessly beside the boulder and stare blankly. Some even had no chance to approach the edge of the boulder.

Wang Xiangdong and Yu Bo looked at each other and shook their heads in agreement, not trying to squeeze in like the others. After all, they knew full well that such a small space couldn't accommodate more people, and even if they forced their way in, it would be useless.

At that moment, Yang Wu, standing in the crowd, began shouting at the top of his lungs: "Hey, hey, hey, guys, push hard!" His resonant, rhythmic voice instantly echoed throughout the venue. Immediately, someone nearby joined in, shouting, "Push harder!" Instantly, those lucky enough to touch the boulder gathered their strength, working together to push the massive object. However, no matter how hard they pushed, the boulder remained as steady as a rock, unmoved.

After a while, someone shouted breathlessly: "No, Lao Wu, we can't push it at all! But if we ask everyone to go up and help, there is really no place for everyone to stand!" As soon as these words came out, the scene fell into silence, and everyone's face showed anxiety and helplessness.

At this moment, someone in the crowd made a suggestion: "How about this? We can find a strong rope to tie it up, and then all of us pull together. Maybe we can pull the rock down!" However, another person responded with a hint of sarcasm: "Hmph, you? I doubt you can pull it up! Are you planning to run to the bottom of the cliff to pull it?"

Hearing this, the person who had suggested it earlier suddenly became a little angry and loudly retorted, "Who said you should go to the bottom of the cliff to pull it? You can't just pull it standing on the road! Everyone, line up and pull together."

As he spoke he gestured with his hands.

But immediately another voice was heard: "Even if you stand on the side of the road and pull it, won't this thing still fall onto the road? Then it will still block the road!" For a moment, everyone was arguing endlessly.

At this time, another person in the crowd said, "I think, why don't we take a break first and wait for the people from Yucheng to come and repair the road, then we can push together. They can push over there, and we can push over here. Maybe it will be easier."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone turned their eyes to Yang Wu, as if waiting for him to make the final decision.

Yang Wu frowned, thought for a moment, and then said, "From what I know, the road damage in Yucheng is much more serious than here. If we just wait for them to repair it all the way up from the bottom of the mountain, I don't know how long it will take. We can't just sit there and wait like idiots. After all, everyone is eager to go home. Who doesn't want to go home early? Besides, our Yang family caravan has never admitted defeat. There is always a way..."

His words immediately resonated with the people around him, and many nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, if we just sit here and wait, then what's the point of climbing up the mountain with all our hard work?"

Seeing this, Yang Wu said to everyone, "Since that's the case, let's think about it and see if we can come up with a better solution."

Wang Xiangdong, who was standing by and watching silently, frowned and looked at Yu Bo. He asked, "Xiao Yu, you're quick-witted. Do you have any good ideas to solve this problem?"

After hearing this, Yu Bo smiled wryly and responded, "Brother Dong, you're deliberately testing me! With your experience and knowledge, how could you not understand such an obvious situation?"

Wang Xiangdong raised the corner of his mouth slightly, looking at Yu Bo with a half-smile, and then said, "Stop talking nonsense and go tell Yang Wu your ideas. You can't let them look down on you as a scholar, thinking that you are only good at talking and useless."

Yu Bo knew that this was Dong Ge's way of giving him a chance to shine. He glanced at Wang Xiangdong gratefully, then took a deep breath and said, "Thank you, Dong Ge, for your trust. Since that's the case, I'll obey your orders and go and show off my skills. Most importantly, I don't want to be trapped here. I want to get to Yucheng as soon as possible to reunite with Sister Qingqing and the others. Dong Ge, don't you want to?" He then winked playfully at Wang Xiangdong and walked towards Yang Wu.

After arriving next to Yang Wu, Yu Bo lowered his voice and whispered several words quickly into Yang Wu's ear. Yang Wu was surprised. After listening, his eyes suddenly lit up. He slapped his thigh excitedly and shouted, "Oh my! Why didn't I think of this! Master Yu must have a way!"

Seeing this, Yu Bo just chuckled and said modestly, "Brother Yang, you're too kind. As the saying goes, those involved are often confused, while those who are on the sidelines can see more clearly. I just happened to be standing outside the situation, so I can see a little more clearly."

Yang Wu couldn't bear to exchange pleasantries with Yu Bo anymore. He knew time was running out, and the most urgent task was to act according to Yu Bo's instructions as soon as possible. So, he quickly waved over a few strong and agile men, pointed to the side near the cliff, and said, "You guys, start digging here. Be quick, but also pay attention to safety!" Then he turned to the others and shouted, "The rest of you, brothers, line up and take turns transporting the excavated soil to a distant place! Everyone, work hard, try to finish the work as soon as possible, and then rush to Yucheng!"

Before long, through the concerted efforts of everyone digging and clearing, the mud, sand and rocks below the boulder near the cliff side were removed one after another. With the disappearance of these obstacles, the boulder began to gradually lose its balance and tilted slightly towards the cliff.

Yu Bo, who had been closely watching the situation at the scene, kept his eyes fixed on the changes in the boulder. When he saw that the boulder had tilted to a certain extent, he immediately shouted, "Brother Yang Wu, that's enough, stop digging!"

Hearing Yu Bo's call, Yang Wu quickly waved to the men digging to stop and urged them to return to a safe area. Then, Yang Wu turned to the others who had been waiting and shouted, "Brothers, come here! Let's squeeze behind the boulder and push it down with all our might!"

Hearing the sound, everyone rushed to the back of the boulder and huddled together. Everyone took a deep breath, then shouted in unison, pushing forward with all their might. In an instant, the previously motionless boulder slowly shifted, as if struck by a tremendous force.

With a deep, heart-shaking roar, the boulder began to roll down the cliff at an ever-increasing speed. In the blink of an eye, a resounding rumble echoed through the valley as the boulder finally plummeted into the abyss, sending up a cloud of dust.

At this point, the huge rock that had been blocking the road like a roadblock was finally removed. Everyone present couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, with smiles of joy and satisfaction on their faces.