Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

"Zhang Chao, you little rascal, haha, you scared me half to death."

"Hey, Master, is something the matter?"

"It's nothing. How about you? Quickly check yourself over. Is there anything that's bothering you?"

Zhang Chao fell silent, then groaned after a while.

"What happened? Where are you hurt?" Yang Jianguo tried to crawl forward, but found it was no use.

The space was just big enough for one person, and in front of it was Zhang Chao's foot, covered at an angle by what looked like a board or something else.

Thanks to the covering above, it withstood the pressure from above and provided the two of them with a small shelter.

Ke Ren was also stuck here; there wasn't even enough space to turn around, let alone get past.

"It's nothing, Master, it's just that my hand was pressed down."

"Can you move it? Try moving your fingers."

"I can move, but it hurts a little."

"It's normal for it to hurt. It means your hand is still okay and not damaged."

As Yang Jianguo spoke, he tried to look up.

It was pitch black, and you couldn't see anything.

Afterwards, you can only touch it with your hands; it's pitted and uneven, or cold and rough.

Try pushing upwards with your back; it won't budge.

After trying it, Yang Jianguo dared not move again.

This shows that the pressure from above was quite substantial; they survived by relying on the plank above and the pillars around them at an angle.

If you accidentally knock a pillar or board askew.

Suppress it, and nobody will survive!

"Zhang Chao".

"Yes, Master."

“Move your hands every now and then and talk to me.”

"Um…"

"Master, do you think we can still go out?"

"Why not? Don't worry, the higher-ups are definitely trying to find a way to get us out!"

"Hey, I think so too."

"Once I get out of here, this will be something I can brag about for the rest of my life."

"You little rascal, still trying to brag now?"

"Then there's nothing more to think about..."

After a moment of silence, Zhang Chao suddenly asked, "Master, what do you think of Qin Huairu?"

That tone sounded off, so Yang Jianguo retorted, "You don't actually have something going on with you, do you?"

Zhang Chao remained silent for a long time before finally replying with an "um".

I've never seen her before, but I've heard people talk about her.

"But I've seen what she looks like now, and I admire her quite a bit."

Yang Jianguo thought for a moment and said, "Yes, Qin Huairu is a good man nowadays."

He agreed in his heart, but never said it out loud.

Firstly, it's unnecessary, and secondly, I'm holding back my anger towards Qin Huairu.

Once a person achieves their goal...

That initial enthusiasm immediately vanished.

Some people can set new goals, while others become discouraged.

Yang Jianguo didn't want to guess or try to figure out which one Qin Huai was.

As long as you still have the will to learn, keep studying and improving steadily.

Just keep moving forward, why cause any trouble!

Chapter 218 Founding the Nation, Here I Come! You Bastards, Speak Up!

Beneath the ruins of the collapsed workshop, Yang Jianguo and Zhang Chao were reviewing their previous work.

The tasks assigned from above, the initial difficulties encountered, how the problems were discovered, and how they were resolved.

The final results, the gains and summaries from them.

At this moment, Yang Jianguo is just one of the millions of strict teachers.

Zhang Chao was asked to verbally recount in detail all his experiences, failures, and lessons learned since joining the factory.

This completely shifted his attention to memories and reflection.

Forget about the difficulties and dangers around you.

Outside, Master Hao and the workers in the special workshop were working enthusiastically for an entire afternoon.

It's getting dark now.

Wiping the sweat from his brow, Director Yang, leaning on his tools, asked, "Has everyone arrived? Has the canteen started operating...?"

"The cafeteria is cooking; it should be ready soon."

"Boil plenty of ginger tea, boil it in a big pot, and everyone will have two bowls soon." After looking around, Director Yang picked up the shovel and got to work again.

The snow on top has been cleared away, but the bottom is all piled up haphazardly, and you can't see anything at all.

The only thing that can be done is to remove all the waste and machinery together.

But it was getting dark!

Electricity was a problem; the heavy snow plunged much of Beijing into darkness.

The steel mill's electrical circuits also malfunctioned, so the kitchen was lit by kerosene lamps and stoves.

In a little while, it will be completely dark, and then we won't be able to do the work anymore.

Moreover, the workers present were also nearing their limit.

They were cold and hungry; some people's faces had turned pale, and their bodies were shivering uncontrollably.

If this continues... I'm afraid I'll end up lying down first.

And Qin Huairu, why hasn't he brought the person yet?

As Director Yang was thinking, he heard a car coming in.

A Jiefang truck drove in, and then a woman jumped out of the passenger seat.

Seeing the ruins before him, he swayed and seemed about to collapse.

He immediately grabbed the front of the car with his hand and stabilized it.

He turned back to the driver's seat and said, "Comrade, thank you for your help."

"The commander has given instructions, just give the order." The driver jumped out of the truck and ran to the back of the truck bed.

Li Ying forced herself to stay awake and took two steps forward to the ruins.

Under the sympathetic, pitying, and guilty gazes of the crowd.

thump.

Li Ying knelt down and kowtowed to her masters on the spot.

No one expected her to do this.

Before anyone could react, Li Ying got up.

"I know that my masters have worked hard, and I would like to express my gratitude to them for their great kindness."

"Please, everyone, lend a hand and save my man..."

"As long as I can see you, no matter what, from now on you will all be my great benefactors, and I will remember your kindness for the rest of my life."

After saying that, Yingzi didn't stop. She went up and picked up the iron hook on the ground and started digging at the ground.

Li Yaoguo stepped forward with a complicated expression, looked at Yingzi, and said, "Yingzi, it's my fault for not keeping a good eye on Jianguo, I..."

“Master Li.” Yingzi looked up, her eyes calm.

"We can talk about these things later. Right now, all I want is to see my man... that's all I ask, okay?"

There was no crying, no hysteria, and no blaming of anyone.

The moment she heard the news from Qin Huairu's mouth, immense fear made her whole body go numb.

It felt like countless needles were pricking my pores, relentlessly piercing them bit by bit.

Then, all the emotions disappeared.

Yingzi seemed to fall into a state of absolute rationality.

Her only thought was, "I have to go save my man... he's waiting for me!"

Before rushing to the factory, Li Ying noticed the time.

In about an hour, it will get dark.

The power went out in the compound, and I'm sure it's the same in other places.

Without light, nighttime rescues will definitely have to stop.

Therefore, we need to find a way to get the electricity on first.

The first person Yingzi could think of was the big boss.

The fact that the steel rolling mill workshop could be crushed indicates that this was a major disaster.

Therefore, people are needed everywhere.

It's unrealistic to expect a top leader to send someone specifically to rescue them.

No matter how big it is, it can't be bigger than the common people.

No one is more important than the people of the disaster-stricken commune in the suburbs.

Yingzi knew that personnel and supplies had to be transferred out.

But if all you need is a generator, two high-powered spotlights, and a vehicle, there shouldn't be any problem!

There is light; it can save people at night.

A reliable driver who can get someone to the hospital immediately upon being found—these are essential.

Yingzi ran to the neighborhood office first, and sure enough, the phone was connected.

Yingzi found the number in the notebook and dialed it immediately.

The top leader is currently arranging disaster relief and rescue efforts; he is not present.

After revealing his identity, he was transferred three times before finally finding the person in charge of the high-ranking leader.

After briefly explaining the situation and her request, the senior leader asked her to wait a moment.

He probably went to inquire about the allocation, and then replied to her: "I'll have a car bring the stuff to you, just wait at the street office."

Yingzi wanted to leave first, but the big boss said that the car was passing by and it would be faster to bring her over.

So, she came along with the car.

Yingzi had already made up her mind halfway there.

Upon arrival, kneel down and kowtow to the person being rescued.

It's freezing cold, and after working for so long, both my energy and physical strength are about to give out.

To rescue them, we need someone's help.