Fleeing from famine? Not a chance; the divine healer's wife made her fortune.
Chapter 65 A Sudden Downpour Turns Danger into Safety
A sudden downpour turned danger into safety.
Large raindrops pelted down, instantly turning the world into a vast white curtain of water.
The gale, accompanied by torrential rain, lashed at people like countless whips, howling and roaring.
The once flat land quickly turned into a muddy mess, and the newly dug ditches began to fill with water, threatening to overflow.
The construction site was thrown into chaos as people panicked and ran in all directions, searching for shelter from the rain.
Su Yunlan wiped the rain off her face, her heart pounding.
This sudden downpour will not only render everyone's efforts futile, but may also trigger flash floods, endangering the lives of villagers.
In a flash, she quickly regained her composure and shouted, "Don't panic! Men, come with me and reinforce the trenches we've dug! Women, quickly move the tools and food to higher ground!"
Her clear voice pierced through the clamor of the wind and rain, like a stabilizing force, gradually calming the panicked crowd.
Seeing Su Yunlan's calm and composed demeanor, the villagers seemed to have found their pillar of support and began to act according to her instructions.
"Madam Su, the rain is too heavy, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold on!" Village Chief Wang said worriedly, wiping the rain off his face.
"Village Chief Wang, we must hold on!" Su Yunlan said firmly. "If we give up now, all our previous efforts will have been in vain! We will definitely protect our homeland!"
However, craftsman Liu stood aside, arms crossed, watching coldly.
He said sarcastically, "Mrs. Su, are you dreaming? With rain this heavy, even a god can't save us! I think the most important thing is to run for your lives!"
Su Yunlan turned her head sharply, staring intently at Craftsman Liu. "Craftsman Liu, what do you mean by this? This is a critical moment. If you don't want to contribute, fine, but you're spreading panic here?"
Liu, the craftsman, was startled by Su Yunlan's sharp gaze. He stiffened his neck and said, "I'm telling the truth! What do you, a woman, know about water conservancy projects? I'm the only craftsman in this village. If I say no, then no!"
"You..." Su Yunlan was furious and about to retort when she heard a deep voice: "Craftsman Liu, are you questioning my wife?"
Xiao Yuhan exuded a cold aura, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, pointing directly at Craftsman Liu.
His tall figure stood firm in the wind and rain, like a majestic mountain, giving people a strong sense of oppression.
"Everything my wife has done is for the village, and not only do you not help, you dare to speak rudely to her. I think you're tired of living!"
The craftsman was intimidated by Xiao Yuhan's imposing manner. His face turned deathly pale, and his lips trembled, but he dared not say anything more.
The surrounding villagers also stood up to support Su Yunlan.
"That's right, Liu the craftsman, stop with the sarcastic remarks! Madam Su is doing this for our own good!" "You call yourself a craftsman? You have no sense of responsibility at all!" "Get back to work!"
The villagers' condemnation came like a tidal wave. Liu, the craftsman, was so ashamed that he had no choice but to slink away and join the rescue team.
A sense of exhilaration spread among the villagers. Working together under Su Yunlan's command, they reinforced the ditches, moved supplies, and fought against the raging wind and rain.
Xiao Yuhan's gaze followed Su Yunlan's figure the whole time. He saw her slender figure moving through the wind and rain with composure, and he felt both heartache and pride.
Su Yunlan felt his burning gaze, and a warm current surged in her heart, which strengthened her resolve and gave her more strength to face this sudden disaster.
The rain was getting heavier and the wind was getting stronger. The water level in the ditch kept rising and it looked like it was about to overflow.
Su Yunlan frowned, her heart filled with anxiety.
Suddenly, she had an idea and came up with it.
She pointed to a low-lying area not far away and shouted, "Young Sun, take a few men over there and dig a drainage ditch to divert the water there!"
Without saying a word, Sun the young man immediately led a few people and rushed over in the rain.
Xiao Yuhan followed closely behind, fearing that something might happen to Su Yunlan.
"Lan'er, be careful!" He grabbed Su Yunlan's hand, his voice full of concern.
Su Yunlan's hand was tightly enveloped by Xiao Yuhan's large, warm, and strong hand. She looked up at him and said, "Don't worry, I'm fine."
Just then, Village Chief Wang pointed into the distance and exclaimed in alarm, "Oh no! A flash flood is coming!"
Su Yunlan turned her head sharply and saw a turbid torrent rushing towards her in the distant valley...
"Hurry! Speed things up!" Su Yunlan's voice was exceptionally clear and powerful amidst the wind and rain. "We must complete the diversion channel before the flash flood arrives!"
The villagers worked up a sweat, shovels flew, and dirt flew everywhere.
Sun Shaonian's team dug the irrigation canal at an astonishing speed. Mud and water splashed onto their faces and bodies, but they were completely unaware, their eyes fixed only on the increasingly clear ditch.
Standing on high ground, Su Yunlan's gaze was sharp as he directed the group, precisely controlling the progress and direction of each step to ensure that the diversion channel could function effectively in a timely manner.
She would sometimes remind everyone to watch their step, and sometimes adjust the angle of the digging. Although her voice was not loud, it clearly reached everyone's ears, as if it had a magical power to stabilize morale.
As the diversion channel gradually took shape, the rainwater that was originally rushing towards the construction site began to change direction and flowed into the low-lying areas along the newly dug ditches.
Seeing this, the villagers' tense nerves finally relaxed, and joyful smiles appeared on their faces.
"It's done! It's done! The water has been diverted!" someone shouted, and a burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted from the crowd.
Village Chief Wang grasped Su Yunlan's hand excitedly, tears welling in his cloudy eyes. "Madam Su, thank you so much! You are truly our village's savior!"
Su Yunlan smiled modestly, "Village Chief Wang, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts."
However, the crisis has not been completely resolved.
The torrential rain continued, saturating the mountains and causing small mudslides to occur, threatening the safety of some houses in the village.
"Over there! There's a mudslide over there!" a villager shouted in terror, pointing to a hillside not far away.
A torrent of mud, sand, and rocks was seen cascading down the hillside, heading straight for the village.
"Quick! Everyone, follow me!" Su Yunlan didn't have time to think and immediately organized the villagers to take protective measures.
The men carried stones and timber to build temporary dikes; the women used sandbags to seal the gaps in the houses to prevent mud and water from flowing in.
A tense atmosphere enveloped the entire village, the air thick with the smells of earth and rain, mixed with the rapid breathing and shouts of the people.
While directing everyone, Su Yunlan kept a close eye on the movement of the mudslide, feeling extremely anxious.
Just then, she saw that a house in the distance had been half destroyed by the mudslide, and a child was trapped on the roof, crying for help...
Su Yunlan's heart sank suddenly, "Xiao Yuhan!"
Before Su Yunlan could finish speaking, Xiao Yuhan had already dashed out like an arrow.
With a few leaps, he arrived near the house.
The mudslide, carrying rocks and broken logs, made a deafening roar that was terrifying.
Without hesitation, Xiao Yuhan jumped into the muddy water and, against the rushing current, approached the trapped child step by step.
The child was terrified, turning pale, and cried out in heart-wrenching sobs.
Xiao Yuhan reached out, grabbed the child, held him tightly in his arms, and then turned and swam back with all his might.
The villagers were on tenterhooks, watching as Xiao Yuhan was about to swim to safety when suddenly a huge rock rolled down the mountain and crashed heavily onto Xiao Yuhan's back.
He groaned, his body swayed, and he was almost knocked over.
The villagers gasped in surprise, and Su Yunlan's heart clenched.
"Xiao Yuhan!" Su Yunlan shouted hoarsely.
Xiao Yuhan gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, and continued swimming forward while holding the child.
Finally, he struggled to climb ashore and handed the child to his mother, who had rushed over upon hearing the news.
The children were saved, and the villagers cheered and surrounded them to offer their condolences and comfort.
Xiao Yuhan simply waved his hand, indicating that he was fine.
The torrential rain gradually subsided, and a sliver of light appeared in the sky.
The air after the rain is fresh and moist, carrying the fragrance of earth.
The villagers looked at their homes and the water conservancy project that had been saved, their faces beaming with the joy of surviving a disaster.
They surrounded Su Yunlan, their gratitude overflowing.
"Mrs. Su, you are truly our great benefactor!"
"Thanks to you, we escaped this disaster!"
"Mrs. Su, you are truly amazing!"
Looking at the sincere smiling faces, Su Yunlan felt a great sense of accomplishment.
She knew that she had not only protected the lives and property of the villagers, but also won their trust and respect.
"Fellow villagers, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts," Su Yunlan said modestly. "As long as we are united, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome."
The villagers cheered and celebrated the victory.
The children ran and played on the muddy ground, their laughter as clear and melodious as silver bells, adding a touch of vitality to this weathered village.
Looking at the scene before her, Su Yunlan felt a surge of warmth in her heart, and she was proud of her choice.
As evening fell, the rain stopped and a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan inspected the water conservancy project together to ensure that nothing went wrong.
"Lan'er, you are so amazing!" Xiao Yuhan looked at Su Yunlan.
Su Yunlan smiled gently, "This is all thanks to everyone."
They walked slowly along the ditch. Suddenly, Su Yunlan stopped and her expression became serious.
“Wait…” she said urgently, pointing to a junction in the ditch, “Look there…”
Xiao Yuhan looked in the direction Su Yunlan was pointing, and his expression changed slightly. "This..."
"It must be repaired as soon as possible!" Su Yunlan said firmly.
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