Chapter 17: Rescuing a Child from the Water

Ye Qingtao held Gu Xiuyuan’s waist with one arm, the other arm was desperately paddling. Gu Xiuyuan became extremely frightened after falling into the water, he kept struggling, pulling Ye Qingtao’s body down. It is said that people who fall into the water are the hardest to save, although Gu Xiuyuan was only an 8-year-old child, and his figure was a little thin, his fear of drowning made him incredibly strong. Ye Qingtao, although an adult, was still struggling.

The two younger ones didn’t dare to play in the water anymore, they lay on the edge of the boat and kept shouting and crying. “Brother, brother, save brother!” Gu Xiuping was a little overwhelmed, he cried out loudly. Gu Xiu’an had autism and didn’t speak much, but he was also anxious now. His tears and snot were all over his face, he looked pathetic.

The two brothers stared intently at Ye Qingtao, hoping she could hold on and save their brother. Their eyes held a glimmer of hope, and a little bit of longing. Fortunately, Gu Jingming quickly rowed the boat over, he leaned forward, and quickly pulled the panicked Gu Xiuyuan ashore. At this time, Ye Qingtao was a little weak, Gu Jingming almost knelt down and forcefully carried her onto the boat.

Gu Xiuyuan lay unconscious on the boat, it was early winter, the river water was too cold, even though Gu Xiuyuan was unconscious, he was still shivering from the cold. Gu Jingming took off his coat and covered him with it. Ye Qingtao was completely soaked and had already frozen until her lips were purple. Gu Jingming didn’t have a coat for her, so he could only take off his shirt and put it on her shoulders. At this time, Gu Jingming was shirtless in the cold winter, the cold wind blew through him, but his body was like iron, he didn’t tremble at all, as if he couldn’t feel the cold at all.

 Although Gu Xiuyuan had fallen into the water for a short time, he had choked, so he couldn’t wake up now. Ye Qingtao shivered and went to Gu Xiuyuan’s side. She trembled as she began to perform CPR on Gu Xiuyuan. “Clear, clear the mud and foreign objects from his mouth.” Ye Qingtao instructed, and Gu Jingming immediately complied. Ye Qingtao pressed his abdomen rhythmically, Gu Jingming noticed in his panic that Ye Qingtao’s rescue techniques were very professional. He was a little nervous at first, but when his eyes met hers, he saw the determination in her eyes, and his heart immediately calmed down. The two younger ones surrounded them, neither of them spoke, but it was obvious that their faces were pale, they must have been very nervous.

 Gu Xiuping clutched his sleeves tightly with both hands, his eyes flashed with intense fear. Suddenly, he knelt down on the deck with a thud, and kept kowtowing to the deck. “Sister, please, please save my brother!” “Gu Xiuping, you don’t have to do this, you’re only hindering me, even if you don’t beg me, I will save him.” Saving people was a doctor’s duty, even in her previous life when Ye Qingtao died suddenly on the operating table, she never regretted it.

Gu Jingming patted his back, and Gu Xiuping’s emotions calmed down slightly. He stretched out his two small hands and tightly grabbed Gu Jingming’s arms, his small body trembling in fear. He would never forget that when their parents died and they were driven out of their home by the villagers, it was his brother who opened his arms to protect them.

His brother, at a young age, set traps to catch fish and went hunting in the mountains. His brother took them to pick wild vegetables and dig bark. Every time there was a little food, his brother would give it to them first. Without his brother, they might have already died. Now his brother had fallen into the river and his life was uncertain, and they were all very scared. Under Ye Qingtao’s persistent efforts, Gu Xiuyuan coughed up a mouthful of water, his eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes. “Brother woke up, brother woke up!”

 Gu Xiuping wiped the tears and snot off his face, and cried out in surprise. Gu Xiu’an, because of his autism, was reluctant to speak, but now he was also excitedly shouting, it was obvious that he was very happy. Gu Jingming saw Gu Xiuyuan open his eyes and also breathed a sigh of relief. He picked up the oars and started rowing again. Ye Qingtao stayed by Gu Xiuyuan’s side, patiently massaging his body. Gu Xiuyuan’s originally cold and stiff body gradually became soft and warm under Ye Qingtao’s careful pressing. Gu Jingming rowed the boat quickly, and soon the boat had docked.

 “Sister, thank you for saving me.” Gu Xiuyuan’s voice was hoarse, but his eyes were sincere. “Although you didn’t listen to me, I couldn’t just watch you fall into the water and freeze to death or drown.” Ye Qingtao reminded him in time, Gu Xiuyuan immediately lowered his head in embarrassment. “Sister, I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have disobeyed you just now.

” “It’s okay, it’s good that you know you were wrong, don’t do it again next time. Sister can pretend it didn’t happen, you’re still the little darling I like.” Gu Xiuyuan nodded with a smile, thinking to himself silently. Auntie is beautiful, gentle, and as beautiful as an angel, can Big Brother really marry her home? Gu Jingming carried Gu Xiuyuan off the boat, and Ye Qingtao also took the two younger ones and followed behind them. It was only a little past four in the afternoon, they were supposed to play until dark before going back. Unexpectedly, something happened while rowing, and now they had to go back early. The cold wind blew, and Ye Qingtao, who was soaked, shivered uncontrollably.

 Gu Xiuping looked up at her with concern, “Sister, are you very cold?” Ye Qingtao didn’t want to worry him, so she quickly shook her head. “Sister is not cold.” “You’re lying! Your lips are already purple, and you still say you’re not cold!” “It’s all my brother’s fault, it’s because brother didn’t listen and played in the water, and it made sister jump in to save him.” “What if sister gets sick? Xiuping will be very heartbroken.” Gu Xiuping’s voice was soft and gentle, and Ye Qingtao felt warm in her heart. She had originally felt very cold, but now she felt a warmth in her heart, and even her limbs felt warmer. “Xiuping, be good, don’t cry, sister is not cold, we’ll go back and change clothes and drink some ginger tea with brown sugar, and I’ll be fine soon.”

 Another gust of cold wind blew, and Ye Qingtao couldn’t control her chattering teeth. The weather was really too cold, she couldn’t help but shiver. Seeing her like this, Gu Xiuping’s eyes immediately turned red. “Sister, your teeth are chattering, you’re still lying to me and saying you’re not cold? Why did you lie to me? Didn’t Big Brother say that if you’re cold, you’re cold, and if you’re not cold, you’re not cold, why are you lying to me?” Ye Qingtao saw him talking to her like a little adult, and she couldn’t help but reach out and rub his furry little head.

 “How adorable is our Xiuping? Sister likes you more and more.” Ye Qingtao said this from the bottom of her heart. Although children could have accidents, which could be frightening, they could also bring warmth to them many times.