Chapter 71 1/2

The scope of the Lu Cheng flood disaster was vast, and almost everyone was engaged in a frantic rush to provide relief.

There weren’t enough rescue personnel.

There wasn’t enough rescue equipment.

The on-site medical facilities weren’t enough.

In the face of a massive disaster, resources were always scarce.

Although a national donation campaign was underway, at this moment, even if someone donated a hundred yuan, it couldn’t immediately turn into supplies reaching the disaster-stricken area, given the overall collapse of resources.

The current situation was that time equaled life, so the arrival of helicopters and drones had already alleviated many time-related problems to a considerable extent.

However, the shortage of resources remained a significant problem.

Setting aside food and drink and just considering rescue equipment, gathering them from various sources would still take time.

And at this moment, Sheng Quan, who was already helping a lot, gave them another big surprise.

Several leaders in charge of coordinating supplies stood in front of the massive transport truck, unable to hide their excitement.

“So many kayaks and assault boats, even rubber boats. This is great; we were just in need of these. With these, we can send out more rescue teams.”

Another leader, comparing the list and muttering with joy, couldn’t help but exclaim, “Even generators are here. This is truly a huge help.”

“So many tents! Let me see… ah, this tent is good; it’s thick and windproof, not afraid of getting wet. Those troops coming from afar to support can sleep well with these.”

“And so many blankets, thick clothes; it’s so thoughtful. Every item is prepared to perfection. Sheng CEO, thank you so much. With these supplies, the next phase of disaster relief will undoubtedly go much smoother.”

To be honest, when they learned about the thirty trucks carrying relief supplies heading their way, they were happy, but they didn’t think these thirty vehicles could significantly alleviate most of their difficulties.

The main issue was the vast scope of the flood disaster. When people donated money or items, they usually chose food or water. However, in reality, some of the affected areas weren’t lacking in food or water at all.

What they lacked was rescue equipment. Even with plenty of food and water, difficult rescue operations remained challenging.

It wasn’t until they were preparing to receive the supplies that they saw the list of items.

Thirty large transport trucks were filled with various supplies, all of which were currently most needed.

Especially those thick waterproof suits, tents, and blankets. The weather wasn’t warm, and most of the rescue personnel were forced to spend extended periods in floodwaters. When they finally reached the shore, they were often shivering from the cold.

Many rescue personnel were urgently dispatched, and the supplies couldn’t keep up. Items like heavy clothing, which seemed less important, were crucial.

Then there were the tents. During flood fighting, soldiers often ended up sleeping on the roadside or in sandbags.

Even if they were soldiers, they weren’t made of iron. Sleeping on the ground after a tiring day wasn’t comfortable at all.

During the day, it might be okay, but at night, when it was already cold and they were exhausted and sleepy, having a large, warm tent was essential.

The tents donated by Sheng Quan perfectly met these criteria: warm and spacious.

She even purchased a batch of firewood. If it weren’t for the need for generators for electricity on the front line, where power needed to be saved, she might have bought a batch of space heaters.

“So considerate.”

The leaders receiving the supplies became happier as they looked at the items. Seeing the physical items was a different feeling compared to just looking at the list.

When Sheng Quan instructed people to buy, buy, buy, she specifically emphasized the importance of quality, practicality, and excellent quality. The procurement personnel, looking up and down, felt that even if they did it themselves, they probably wouldn’t arrange it so well.

“You must have consulted with professional personnel beforehand, right? Every item seems to be perfectly useful.”

Sheng Quan patted Jiang Lu’s arm. “He is a retired soldier who participated in disaster relief operations while in the military. After retiring, he has volunteered many times, so he has experience in this area.”

She also had her own experience. For example, at a bonfire, people feel cold under intense emotions, and in cases of injuries or weakness, they also fear the cold.

After being rescued from the earthquake, even when soldiers wrapped her in a military coat, she had been shivering, fantasizing about having a large bonfire.

However, in this world, she didn’t have earthquake rescue experience, so she pushed everything to Jiang Lu.

“He’s a retired soldier.” Everyone nodded in admiration as they looked at Jiang Lu. Tall and sturdy, he indeed looked like a retired soldier.

It started drizzling. Jiang Lu, the tall man, was holding an umbrella for Sheng Quan. Even though Sheng Quan said getting a little wet in the rain didn’t matter, the usually silent man, who always followed her words, this time didn’t listen.

Sheng Quan understood him. “If I weren’t here, would you have joined the rescue effort?”

She could actually manage everything here without coming to the scene. A lot of people could handle these tasks for Sheng Quan. However, when it came to disaster relief, in a situation where a single item could save a life, she wanted to witness it firsthand.

She managed logistics here, and Jiang Lu was with her all the time.

Although Jiang Lu usually didn’t talk much, his actions showed that he was someone who got things done and one who could do the work of three people.

Sheng Quan even bet that if he wasn’t by her side after the flood disaster, he would definitely come as a volunteer, just like in previous times.

“If you want to go, you can go. I still have other people around me.”

Unexpectedly, Jiang Lu shook his head.