Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets novel Chapter 554

All Meng Family employees who had come to Yishi, as well as Li Wei and the others, became unexpectedly silent and set to work. If they saw someone buried or pinned under debris, they would move it aside. If they found the injured, they'd carry them to a nearby open and safe area.

They were not the first to arrive, but they were the fastest.

Their cooperation was seamless, and one by one, the victims were dug out.

The weather was unforgiving, with rain trickling down relentlessly. Yet, no one seemed intent on seeking shelter; everyone was engrossed in the rescue effort.

In the pitch-black night, beneath the rubble of collapsed houses, Qin Anyu began to develop a high fever after eating the roast duck.

"An Yu," Chu Hong was anxious, but there was nothing he could do, buried under the ruins. He could only repeat Qin Anyu's name, saying, "An Yu, does your back hurt?"

"A little."

Qin Anyu was groggy, immobilized. She could only slightly move her hands and head—below her chest, it felt like a thousand pounds. In a daze, she said, "Chu Hong, are we going to die?"

Qin Anyu mentioned this with a tinge of fear. The darkness was suffocating, the silence complete.

"No."

Chu Hong held her trembling hand firmly, saying, "An Yu, we're not buried very deep, plus we have food. We'll be fine for two or three days. By then, rescue teams will arrive, and we'll be saved."

His voice was calm, soothing Qin Anyu's panic until her heart gradually quieted down.

"An Yu, don't be afraid. We will definitely survive," Chu Hong assured her with conviction.

Perhaps it was his unwavering words that slowly settled Qin Anyu's heart. She asked, "Can we really survive?"

"Yes," Chu Hong answered firmly, holding her hand tightly, shifting her focus by sharing amusing anecdotes.

Over the years, he had been to many places and seen all kinds of people. He even pretended to be a flirt to keep the Chu Family at bay and cheer up girls, which was something Chu Hong was adept at.

Listening to the amusing stories, Qin Anyu occasionally let out a chuckle. The more she listened, the more muddled she felt, and her head seemed to burn even hotter.

"An Yu?" While talking, Chu Hong received no response from Qin Anyu. Groping in the dark, he reached for her forehead, which was scorching hot. He was anxious and at a loss.

There was no fever reducer here, nor could he use water to cool her down. What should he do if the fever continued?

Chu Hong tried to think of a way to self-rescue, but with the house completely collapsed, there was no space to even move. What to do?

Chu Hong thought quietly about the layout of the room. To be convenient, there was also a bathroom on the second floor. Could he possibly get water if he reached the bathroom?

Soon, Chu Hong's idea was crushed by the harsh reality.

The collapse was total. Chu Hong couldn't even think of reaching the bathroom a few meters away, let alone move a meter.

Chu Hong was frantic. He refused to give up and began to blindly search around. He knew that Qin Anyu always drank warm water from her thermos, even in summer, so wherever she went, she carried it with her.

The thermos should be on the desk, but unfortunately, when he turned over the table, he hadn't paid attention to such details.

Perhaps Qin Anyu was thirsty as well, because she drank reflexively.

Chu Hong almost didn't resist deepening the kiss, but feeling her hot cheeks, all romantic notions vanished. He wasn't in a hurry. After giving Qin Anyu a decent amount of water, he closed the lid. They didn't know how long they would be trapped, and the water should be conserved.

Chu Hong pursed his lips, the lingering taste of water making him instinctively lick them. He let out a long sigh, thinking of all the delicious food in Yipin Inn and the tea that was always prepared for him. He never imagined that one day he would experience an earthquake, with neither food nor drink available.

He planned to give Qin Anyu the water in multiple doses, hoping it would help her in some way.

In the darkness, Chu Hong didn't dare to sleep, constantly holding Qin Anyu's hand. Feeling the pulse in her wrist kept his heart calm.

*

Tang Yue and Lian Qingyang's car couldn't enter Yishi at all; the roads into the city were all destroyed.

Tang Yue and Lian Qingyang's supplies coincidentally came across people from Meng Jin's company. When Meng saw they had brought a truckload of supplies, he immediately had everyone carry some. Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn NoveI[F]ire.net

Especially upon seeing the abundant medication, Meng Jin excitedly said, "With these, we can save even more people."

Food, drink, clean water, and medicine were probably what they needed the most now.

"Uncle Meng, the supplies we've brought are limited," Tang Yue quickly said.

"No, these items are exactly what's needed the most over there," Meng Jin said gratefully, planning to send Tang Yue and Lian Qingyang back.