"Third uncle, you're so busy here, you don't have to send me into the city, anyway, I don't have much luggage, just take a shuttle bus and go, your fuel money is enough to run several times." ”

On the crooked sheep intestine path from Huangni Village to Sanjiazhai, Hu Jianqiang walked in front with a big bag on his back, and Hu Mingchen walked behind with a small bag.

Today, Hu Mingchen wants to go to the city to report to the school, according to Hu Mingchen's meaning, he can just take a shuttle bus into the city by himself, Hu Jianqiang is busy here, the village needs to repair roads, and the renovation of the cattle and horse market on the street has started.

Although Hu Jianjun helped many things, and several of Hu Mingchen's uncles were also involved in the renovation project of the cattle and horse market, Hu Mingchen was still not at ease without Hu Jianqiang watching.

However, Hu Jianqiang insisted on sending it, feeling that his family had bought a car, and if he went to the city to take the shuttle, what would it be like, the pickup truck would be his Hu Mingchen's.

"It's okay, it's okay, I've arranged it, your father is watching the renovation project on the street, and now the main thing is to dig the foundation, which has no problem with him at all, but he knows better than me." As for road construction, it doesn't matter if it's early or late, I'm going to the city this time, and I have to buy some things by the way. Hu Jianqiang said.

"Third uncle, what are you buying?"

"Although the road repair in our Huangni Village is our village's own business, however, when I plan to start construction, I will ask Secretary Li and Township Mayor Song to cut the ribbon, and we will also have a ceremony. Don't you need something for a ceremony, I went into the city, and I bought it back, and there are some things that we can't buy on Dugg Street. Hu Jianqiang said.

"Yo, the third uncle has made a lot of progress, and he knows how to do some propaganda. Well, yes, I believe that the leaders in the township will be enthusiastic to participate, anyway, Township Chief Song, he will definitely come if you look for him. ”

Song Qiaoshan has been appointed as the deputy head of the township and the acting head of the township, and by the beginning of next year, his pronoun will be removed.

Song Qiaoshan can go further, Li Chaogui has made some efforts, Xu Jie has also helped operate in the county, and Song Qiaoshan has presided over the transformation of the streets in the township, so it is a bit logical to change from deputy to regular.

The renovation on Duge Street was heavily publicized in the township, and among all the townships below Gaoshan County, there was no such large-scale construction in that township, especially when the government did not spend a penny. The construction fund of more than 2 million yuan has been regarded as the investment attraction achievement of Duge Township to a certain extent.

Gaoshan County is a poor county in the mountainous area, not to mention the difficulty of attracting investment in the following towns and towns, even the county seat, it is not easy. So far, Gaoshan County's investment attraction is mainly concentrated in the field of resource development, not to mention not much manufacturing, even in the field of urban development and construction, which is also making slow progress. Therefore, the transformation of the cattle and horse market in Duge Township has virtually become a bright spot.

Song Qiaoshan became the acting head of the township, and at this time, Hu Jianqiang invited him to participate in the commencement ceremony of road construction in the village, even if there was no relationship with Hu Mingchen, he would not refuse this kind of good thing.

If a few more villages can build a road, this will also be a good political achievement for Song Qiaoshan. He is now the head of the township, and these things are important to him. As for Li Chaogui, if there is no accident, he will also come.

"In the past, Wu Luhui could be the village chief for so many years, because he was close to the leaders in the township. Although I don't like to be sycophants, I think it's my job to have a good relationship with the township and let the township help us make up for our Huangni Village. Hu Jianqiang said.

"Hehe, yes, yes, that's how to do it. Hu Mingchen said with a smile.

"What are you laughing at...... Oops, I thought that the little rain that fell last night couldn't have risen in the dry ditch, Xiao Chen, you wait a minute, I'll take the things over, and I'll be crossed by you again. Turning a corner and coming to the edge of the dry ditch, Hu Jianqiang frowned when he looked at the river in the dry ditch.

The reason why it is called a dry ditch is because there is usually no water in this ditch, at most it is just a trickle, and it can be easily crossed.

But it rained last night, and now the river in the ditch is knee-deep.

The depth of the water is nothing, the key is that the current is fast. Because of the narrowness and height difference between the rivers in the mountains, as long as there is water, the flow is very rapid.

"Third uncle, it's okay, I can do it. I don't cross the river directly, I can jump on the big rock and jump on the other side. ”

"Don't jump, it's dangerous, the water is rising, it's far away, if you're not careful, you will fall into the water and be washed away, the water is very urgent. You wait for me, and I'll carry you over. Hu Jianqiang had already put down Hu Mingchen's luggage and was taking off his shoes and pulling up his pants.

Every year when he takes off his shoes and crosses the dry ditch, Hu Mingchen always has to go through more than ten times, which is not strange, anyway, every summer, the dry ditch has to rise several times. Compared to the incoming water, today's water is still relatively small, and if the water really rises, the cattle can be washed away.

Hu Mingchen saw that the stone weighing at least two tons in the center of the river was indeed a little far away, and Hu Jianqiang had already taken off his shoes and stood in the water, so he no longer insisted.

"The roads and bridges still have to be repaired as soon as possible, otherwise, as soon as the water rises, our Huangni Village will be cut off from the outside. Hu Mingchen stood on the shore and sighed.

"Yes, this road is too difficult to walk. Hu Jianqiang put his luggage on the side of the road, turned around and walked back: "Come, climb on my back, and the third uncle will carry you over." ”

Hu Mingchen groaned, and finally jumped on Hu Jianqiang's back, the third uncle has this heart, and Hu Mingchen can't go against his kindness.

Hu Mingchen bent his feet so that the soles of his feet would not touch the running water.

Hu Jianqiang had only reached the middle of the creek when they heard a loud roar.

"The water is rising, third uncle, let go of me, let's go. Hu Mingchen listened to it for a while, and sighed in his heart, he knew that this roar was not from the plane in the sky, nor was it from anywhere, but a huge flood from upstream.

The water rises in the mountains can sometimes be strange, and even when the sun is shining, the river can suddenly swell. This is due to the unpredictable weather in the mountainous areas, as long as it rains heavily in the upper reaches of the mountain, even if the hot sun hangs in the lower reaches and the river rushes down, it is also very scary and dangerous.

Hu Jianqiang also heard the sound of the flood, but he did not let go of Hu Mingchen, but accelerated his pace. At this point, he didn't care if his trousers or placket would get wet.

"Third uncle, let me go, the water is coming. Hu Mingchen looked upstream, and he could already see the waves of the striker surging.

Hu Jianqiang stepped to the shore in three or two steps, and threw Hu Mingchen to the shore as soon as he turned around.

Hu Mingchen reached out to the bag of luggage in advance, and with the other hand, he grabbed the small bag on his back, "Third uncle, come up, go quickly." ”

As long as Hu Mingchen made room in front of him, Hu Jianqiang stepped ashore in two steps, and they ran a few more steps to reach the height and avoid the raging river.

Hu Jianqiang was also anxious at this time, he knew that once the flood came down, let alone him, even the three of them would be ruthlessly swept away.

Every year, people and even livestock are washed away and die in Gangou.

It's just that the more anxious a person is, the easier it is to make mistakes.

Originally, Hu Jianqiang could step on it as soon as he raised his legs, but who knew that the mud by the river was wet and easy to slip. Hu Jianqiang stepped on the mud and fell because he didn't stand firmly.

As soon as he heard the sound of falling behind him, Hu Mingchen turned around and looked.

In a hurry, Hu Mingchen couldn't take care of his luggage, threw the two bags, and hurriedly reached out to catch Hu Jianqiang.

Hu Mingchen grabbed Hu Jianqiang's collar and lifted him up, and Hu Jianqiang also crawled on his feet and hurried out of the river.

There was a loud "boom", and the rushing river rushed into the boulder in the middle of the river, making a deafening sound.

After grabbing Hu Jianqiang, Hu Mingchen couldn't care so much, so he climbed up desperately, and Hu Jianqiang was almost dragged by him.

Suddenly, with a violent force, Hu Mingchen saw a small branch growing obliquely on the ridge in front of him, and hurriedly grabbed the trunk.

The river has rushed to Hu Jianqiang, and half of his body is in the river.

The water came quickly and urgently, and the impact dragged Hu Jianqiang downstream.

Hu Jianqiang is also frightened in his heart now, if he is taken away by this river, he will be dead. From this position to the Panlong River, the drop is twenty or thirty meters, and there is a section below that is not only two or three high ridges of three or four meters, but also an extremely narrow place with strange rocks. This section alone can kill people, and if you don't drown, you have to hit a stone and die, and if you don't get it right, it's not easy to find the corpse.

Hu Jianqiang kicked desperately with his feet, but unfortunately his feet couldn't touch the end at all, and he couldn't use his strength, so he grabbed desperately with both hands, but what he caught was either water or Hu Mingchen's feet.

When his hands touched Hu Mingchen's feet, Hu Jianqiang let go in an instant, instead of holding on to the life-saving straw.

The only trace of clarity left in Hu Jianqiang's mind knew that once he hugged his nephew's leg and couldn't resist this impact, both of them would be washed away, and both of them would die. So for the sake of Hu Mingchen's safety, Hu Jianqiang actually let go.

Fortunately, Hu Mingchen grabbed the branch with one hand, and grabbed Hu Jianqiang's collar with the other.

"Ah, third uncle...... Grab my legs, I'll bring you up......" Hu Mingchen saw that the small branch was almost unable to sink the two of them, and remembered shouting loudly.

"Poof...... Xiao Chen, hurry up...... Leave me alone......" Hu Jianqiang raised his head from the river and shouted panting.

"Huh...... Yah......" At this time, there was no time to do persuasion work, Hu Mingchen simply shouted, his left hand and right hand suddenly forced, and forcibly dragged Hu Jianqiang out of the river and threw him into a prick of thorns by the river.

That puff of thorns can not only play a blocking role, but as long as Hu Jianqiang instinctively grasps things, he can easily grasp things, so that he will not be dragged a second time.

Hu Jianqiang was brought up by Hu Mingchen, but due to excessive force, the small branch that Hu Mingchen grabbed with his right hand also broke with a click because he couldn't withstand such a big force.

Hu Mingchen's body fell down in an instant, but because most of Hu Mingchen's body was not in the water, the impact of the river was limited, so it was not washed away in an instant.

When Hu Mingchen's body fell and slipped down, his knees slammed on the ground, and his lower body bounced up and left the water in an instant, and his body was still a little up.

At the last moment, Hu Mingchen hurriedly reached out to grab a Qinggang thorn.

This kind of spin likes to grow in steep places, and the tip of the thorn is sharp and hard, but it has good driving toughness and is not easy to break.

Hu Mingchen pinched it away, and just hit a thorn, and the thorn unceremoniously pierced Hu Mingchen's palm and drilled into the flesh.

The hot and piercing pain suddenly spread from the palm of his hand to his whole body, but Hu Mingchen understood that this pain must be endured, and he had to hold on to it firmly and not let go, otherwise it would not be pain but death if it fell.

This violent water came and went quickly, and after half an hour, the river water was greatly reduced, and at this time, Hu Jianqiang had already crawled out of the thorns, and by the way, Hu Mingchen was also pulled into the valley above.

"You saved my life. Hu Jianqiang helped Hu Mingchen bandage his palm.

"Third uncle, you also saved my life. Hu Mingchen smirked.

"Why do you have so much strength to screw me up and throw me out, and besides, your big bag of luggage was washed away by the river, what should you do?

Hu Mingchen moved his hand, there was no big problem: "Third uncle, my strength has always been not small." Washed away, washed away, there were some clothes, shoes and socks, and important things in small bags, but fortunately they were still there. Don't go back, if you go back, you won't solve anything, only they will worry. I reported to the school first, and then bought my luggage slowly. ”

What Hu Mingchen said is the truth, even if he goes back, at most he asks this and that, cares and cares, and he can't come back anyway. Besides, the two of them were embarrassed, but it was not a big deal.

Hu Mingchen's palm was punctured, the thorn had been pulled out, and the bandaging had stopped the bleeding, so when he arrived in Yushe Township, he could just buy a little anti-inflammatory medicine at the pharmacy and wipe it.

"That'....... You're going to wear you to school?" Hu Jianqiang looked at Hu Mingchen's clothes and pants, and there were mud stains in several places.

"What's that, it's just reporting today, and there's no rule that you can't report if your clothes are dirty. Let's go, let's go, it's closed at half past four this afternoon, and it's even more troublesome if it's late. I'll wash it again in the evening, and then buy whatever I want, and I'll be able to change it first. The third middle school has a school uniform, and if I can't figure it out, I will be able to get a new school uniform after I register, so I will have to wear it. Hu Mingchen stood up and said very indifferently.

"Okay, since the deadline is half past four, let's hurry up, time is really running out. Hu Jianqiang looked at his watch.

So the two got into a pickup truck parked in Sanjiazhai and entered the city wearing dirty clothes.