Chapter 5: The Calamity Strikes

Just as the village was embroiled in heated debates over Lin Yue’s new farming methods, disaster struck. A sudden and relentless downpour battered the mountain village for several days, triggering landslides and mudslides. Houses were swept away, and farmlands were submerged. Fear and despair gripped the villagers as they watched their home being ravaged by nature’s fury.

Lin Yue’s heart pounded with urgency as she took in the devastation. Relying on her modern knowledge of emergency response, she quickly organized the villagers to evacuate to higher ground. At the same time, she led a group of strong young villagers in constructing makeshift barriers using sandbags and wooden planks to prevent further flooding.

Zhao Yu worked tirelessly beside her, moving through the chaos to help the elderly and children reach safety. His courage and strength shone through as he fearlessly aided those in need.

In this desperate battle against the forces of nature, Lin Yue’s decisiveness and wisdom earned her newfound respect from many villagers. Even those who had previously doubted her began to see her in a different light. The elderly patriarch, watching Lin Yue’s efforts, found himself wavering—perhaps this outsider truly had the ability to lead them through this crisis.