Chapter 42 : There’s More

The heavy rain was so intense that it felt painful on the skin.

People who fell to the ground struggled to get up, and those who were lucky enough to stay upright didn’t seem to care about them at all.

In the pouring rain, several people were like headless chickens, desperately searching for shelter. They finally found a house and, without hesitation, rushed inside to escape the rain.

The house was empty, clearly abandoned as everyone had gone to the rich man Huang’s house to avoid the storm.

At least they were no longer getting soaked in the rain, and they all sighed in relief. Though the house wasn’t particularly sturdy, it offered some shelter from the storm.

The rain was falling so heavily that they hoped it would pass soon.

But looking at the sky, which seemed to signal the end of the world, they weren’t so sure anymore.

Could there really be a flood?

Meanwhile, Lin Chunhua had just picked up the sweet potatoes, but the heavy rain was so intense that she could hardly stand.

Struggling, she dragged her sweet potatoes, taking each step with great difficulty.

But the rain was relentless, and soon the raindrops on the ground merged into a flowing stream, making it even harder for Lin Chunhua to move.

She was nearly out of breath from the rain and felt desperate.

Was she really going to drown here in the storm?

Just as she was about to give up, a military green figure appeared in front of her!

Seeing the soldier’s uniform, Lin Chunhua’s eyes lit up!

“Soldier… comrade, I’m here, come… save me!” She waved her hands, her face full of excitement.

The soldiers had arrived, which meant she was saved!

Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, the soldier walked toward her.

When he reached her, Lin Chunhua’s excitement grew even more.

“Shen… He… come… help me!”

The heavy rain poured down, making it hard for her to speak, but it didn’t stop her from stumbling toward Shen He.

Shen He quickly walked up, grabbing her arm and pulling her away.

“Wait… my sweet potatoes…”

Lin Chunhua had come all the way for these two bags of sweet potatoes. Without them, her family would starve!

“There are other people waiting for rescue, we can’t take the sweet potatoes.” Shen He spoke firmly as he continued to run with her through the rain.

Perhaps because of the water he had drunk earlier, Shen He felt not only strong but even sharper than usual. Despite the heavy rain, his vision remained clear.

But this made things difficult for Lin Chunhua. Her sweet potatoes were lost, but she didn’t dare complain at all.

At that moment, Shen He was like a piece of driftwood to her, and she clung to him tightly, hoping for any chance of survival.

Fortunately, they weren’t far from the rich man Huang’s house, and Shen He soon reached the house with her.

Coincidentally, several other soldiers returned with three strong men. The people in the house had already finished repairing the roof.

At this time, half of the village had gathered there, and it wasn’t overcrowded. The bamboo raft in the backyard was also completed and had been moved to the front yard. The bamboo raft was large and sturdy. The bamboo forest in the backyard of Huang’s house had been abandoned, and the bamboo had grown wild.

There were so many bamboo stalks that they ended up building two rafts!

Everyone had finished their work, and with nothing left to do, they gathered in the hall.

Just then, they saw Shen He and several soldiers leading four soaked people inside.

Seeing their drenched appearance, the eyes of those present filled with tears.

A total of eighteen people had left the house. Eight had been found before the rainstorm, and four had been sent back after the rainstorm.

There were still six villagers missing, including five soldiers.

Everyone blamed those who were missing for not being obedient and for putting their comrades in danger. If something happened to them along the way, how could they live with their conscience?

Looking at the heavy rain outside, the villagers quickly grabbed several soldiers.

“Comrade soldiers, you can’t go out anymore. The rain is too heavy.”

Su Ranran had been waiting by the door of the hall from early on, and at this point, she also grabbed Shen He’s clothes.

“Don’t go. The rain is too heavy. They should have found a place to hide. Let’s wait until the rain lightens up before looking for them again!”

The people who had just returned and been found looked full of guilt.

They all looked like they wanted to slap themselves.

“Shen He, you can’t go. If anyone should go, it’s me. It’s all my fault. If I hadn’t run off, they wouldn’t have left here.”

Liu Tiezhu stood in front of Shen He. The strong man, as tall as an iron tower, had a face full of guilt.

At this moment, the rain outside, which had been heavy to begin with, suddenly grew even heavier.

Shen He looked at the vast expanse of white and couldn’t help but sigh.

Finally, he turned around and gave orders to the soldiers.

“Everyone, rest here.”

The soldiers followed his orders and made a move. Upon hearing that they could rest, they immediately relaxed.

The sky outside seemed to be splitting open, and the rain poured down like torrents.

Looking at the situation, it wouldn’t be long before the low-lying areas of the village would be flooded.

The people present couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief.

Fortunately, they hadn’t left.

If they had stayed at home, it would have been like crying out for help, but no one would have been able to help them. In this kind of weather, not even the gods would have been able to rescue them.

Su Ranran still tightly held onto Shen He’s clothes, as if afraid that he might run away if she let go.

Shen He shifted his gaze and met his wife’s pale face.

After a pause, he took her to a corner with fewer people. As soon as they stood still, he saw a dry towel being handed to him.

“Take this and wipe yourself. Don’t catch a cold.”

Su Ranran handed him the towel she had prepared earlier, but she still didn’t let go of her grip on his clothes. Her small hand was like a cat’s paw, scratching at his heart, making him feel both tender and troubled.

After a brief pause, Shen He took the towel and removed his hat.

He placed it in the woman’s outstretched hand.

Su Ranran took his military cap, which still held the warmth of his head, and looked up at his thick crew cut, which was now drenched and stood up like pine needles.

As she watched him wipe the water from his hair, her heart gradually calmed down. At least he was safe for now.

And she still had supplies and spring water to keep him strong. This time, it would never be like the previous life.

Thinking of this, Su Ranran’s anxiety slowly subsided.

After he finished wiping his hair, she handed him the kettle again.

Shen He looked at the ordinary kettle in her hand, but he was struck speechless.

Although he knew she had something extraordinary, experiencing it firsthand again left him stunned.

What on earth was it? How could it stimulate a person’s physical potential in such a short time without any side effects?

The two exchanged looks, silently understanding each other, as if saying everything without a word.

Su Ranran insisted that he drink the water from the kettle.

But Shen He was concerned that she had used up all her special supplies at once.

“There’s still plenty more.” Su Ranran said softly.

Shen He: …