201. Observe the water level
In the blink of an eye, another day has passed, and Chen Zhe's treehouse has finished laying out the floor.
The area of the entire treehouse is probably slightly smaller than the cabin at the bottom of the mountain, but it is enough to accommodate Chen Zhe, Yan'er and the Qiao sisters.
Besides, it rains all year round in the rainy season, the temperature in the tree house must not be high, the space is a little smaller, and it is convenient for four people to hug together for warmth.
I spent another night in the mountains, and in the evening it was raining lightly in the forest.
When the light rain was over, dawn came.
The next morning, when Xiao Qiao was still sleeping in a wolf's skin, Chen Zhe walked to the top of the mountain with a blood-drinking knife.
The location of the hot spring is not far from the top of the mountain, so it doesn't take too long for Chen Zhe to see the source of most of the rivers on the island.
After about 40 minutes of trekking, Chen Zhe came to the top of this mountain, and the scene on the top of the mountain was spectacular, and he could look back to overlook most of the island.
However, due to the heavy humidity on the island at this time, it was foggy when he looked down from the top of the mountain, not to mention the camp at the foot of the mountain in the distance, and he could not even see the hot springs and small tree houses that were a little closer.
Two steps further, Chen Zhe came to the source of the river.
The source of the river is a huge lake, which is full of water, and the river on the mountain is formed by the overflow of water from the lake.
It seems that the lake was once supposed to be the crater of the volcano, and after the volcano became dormant, it accumulated a large amount of fresh water due to the low-lying terrain.
Now that the rainy season has arrived, the amount of precipitation has increased dramatically, and more and more water is overflowing from the lake, which has caused the water level of the island's rivers to rise.
As for whether there will be flooding on the island in the future, in fact, you can guess by looking at the situation of the lake.
Chen Zhe walked around the lake and soon discovered the problem.
Due to the rapid rise in the water level, some of the embankments around the lake have been somewhat loosened by the impact of the lake.
If the water level continues to remain at this level, or even if it continues to rise, there is a high risk that the lake's banks will collapse, and a large amount of water will flow out of the lake and wash down the mountain, which will inevitably lead to flooding.
Judging by the current strength of the embankment and the amount of rain in recent days, the collapse of the embankment may be imminent.
"Looks like I'm going to have to move Yan'er and them to the mountains as soon as possible......"
Chen Zhe said worriedly,
"It's so dangerous down the hill that you might be flooded at any time. ”
......
After observing the water level, Chen Zhe immediately returned to the tree house.
At this time, Xiao Qiao, who was sleeping lazily, had already woken up, and was lying in the bed leisurely eating the pomfret that had just been grilled yesterday.
Seeing Chen Zhe coming back, Xiao Qiao asked, "Chen Zhe, where did you go in the morning?" Leave me alone in the tree house, people are so afraid." ”
Chen Zhe couldn't help but complain: "I'm afraid of a fart! ”
"Cut ......," Xiao Qiao stuck out his tongue and retorted, "I don't know how to pity the fragrance and cherish the jade at all." ”
Chen Zhe didn't bother to talk much about this tease, and urged: "Get up quickly, we have to go down the mountain to pick up Yan'er and them." The water level at the top of the mountain is already very high, and the embankment can collapse at any time to cause flooding, and the bottom of the mountain is dangerous, so they have to move immediately. ”
"What? Pick them up so soon? But the little tree house hasn't been built yet. Little Joe questioned.
"You can wait for them to come up and build a tree house together, there is no need to finish it now, there is a lot of power, and it is more efficient to build a house. Chen Zhe said.
Xiao Qiao nodded, quickly nibbled up the grilled fish in his hand in three or two bites, and then climbed down the tree house and followed Chen Zhe all the way down the mountain.
......
At this moment.
In the camp at the foot of the mountain.
As soon as Yan'er cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks for breakfast, she climbed the watchtower and looked in the direction of the mountain.
Although she said that she was not worried about Chen Zhe, and believed that Chen Zhe and Xiao Qiao would definitely take care of themselves, but Chen Zhe did not come back for two days, and the little girl would inevitably be worried in her heart.
What if they encounter a geological disaster?
What if you encounter a beast in the mountains?
What if you get lost in the rainforest and can't find your way back?
On this dangerous island, danger is everywhere, even if Chen Zhe is a clever person, Yan'er still can't help but worry about him.
At this time, Da Qiao came out of the cabin and looked up to see Yan'er on the watchtower.
She knew that Yan'er was worried about Chen Zhe and Xiao Qiao, and she and Yan'er were the same on this point.
"How is it?, is there any trace of Chen Zhe and Meng Fei?" Da Qiao also asked with concern.
Yan'er shook her head helplessly: "No, it seems that they haven't come down the mountain yet, maybe ......"
Unexpectedly, as soon as I said this, I saw two small figures walking down in the direction of the hillside, and from a distance, these two figures looked like two big ants, but Yan'er had good eyes and found them at a glance.
"No, Sister Da Qiao! They seem to be back! I saw two figures! I saw two figures!"
Yan'er was so happy that she was already incoherent.
Hearing Yan'er's good news, Da Qiao also hurriedly climbed the watchtower with both hands and feet.
"Let me see it too. ”
She struggled to climb up, and then followed Yan'er's guidance in the direction of the hillside.
At this time, the silhouettes of the two people in the distance were much clearer, and it could be seen that one of them was slightly stronger and taller, it should be a man, and the figure next to him was petite and thin, it should be a girl.
"This should be them, right?" Da Qiao said happily, "A man and a woman, it must be Chen Zhe and Meng Fei!"
"It's definitely them. Yan'er also said firmly.
The two sisters stood on the watchtower stupidly, waiting little by little for the two people in the distance to approach.
After about ten minutes, they finally came from the distant hillside.
At this time, Yan'er had clearly recognized Chen Zhe and Xiao Qiao, and this distance was enough to identify the identities of the two people.
"Brother Xiao Chen, Sister Xiao Qiao!"
Yan'er couldn't help but shout loudly, and the sound spread far away from the camp.
Even Da Qiao, who had always been dignified and shy, shouted loudly: "Chen Zhe!
Chen Zhe and Xiao Qiao, who were outside the camp in the distance, heard these two familiar calls, and immediately waved in the direction of the watchtower.
As the two approached the camp, Yan'er and Da Qiao immediately climbed down the watchtower and opened the gate of the camp to meet them.
The four finally reunited, Yan'er hugged Chen Zhe tightly, and Da Qiao hugged her sister tightly and snuggled up to each other.
"Why did it take so long to come back?" I thought you were in some danger......" Yan'er gently leaned into Chen Zhe's arms and asked with shyness and disgust.
"It's a bit of a problem. Chen Zhe said bluntly, "But don't worry, the trouble has been solved by me." ”
The four of them returned to the cabin together and sat down on the large and warm bed.
Yan'er poured four cups of warm water into a four-section bamboo tube, and soaked some fresh mint leaves in the warm water.
Xiao Qiao took a sip of warm water, and couldn't help squinting his eyes and sighed: "It feels so good to go home......
Chen Zhe relayed the incident of the landslide the day before yesterday, and Yan'er and Da Qiao were shocked into a cold sweat when they heard it.
"I'll just say that there must be some geological ......disaster coming from such a loud sound in the mountains," Da Qiao said with palpitations, "Thanks to the two of you, you have escaped a catastrophe." ”
Yan'er couldn't help but hug Chen Zhe's arm, trembling and said, "Brother Xiao Chen, I'd rather not have a bonus, I'd rather quit the competition than let you have an accident......"
Chen Zhe smiled and patted the back of Yan'er's hand and comforted, "Don't worry, I'll be fine." ”
After that, he changed his words and said seriously: "But I went to the top of the mountain to check the water source, the situation of the water source on the top of the mountain is not optimistic, I think that if it rains for a few more days, the nearby river will definitely be more flooded, and then our camp will also be affected by flooding......
"So we have to move, right?" asked Yan'er.
"What?, moving, leaving our cabin?" said Big Joe, a little surprised, "but we have just built the clay wall, and there are so many food reserves in the camp......
"It was because of these food reserves that we had to move. Chen Zhe said, "Once the flood disaster comes, not only will our food reserves be flooded, but they may return to the tide and rot, and even we will have no place to stay, and we will not be able to light a bonfire......
Yan'er also nodded and said, "Yes, once the flood disaster soaks the camp, then this place will become a big puddle of ......."
"That's right, we must avoid flooding...... "Big Joe mused.
At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly came from outside the camp.
"Chen Zhe, sister Yan'er, are you there?"
It was Liatilla's voice, and it sounded like she had come to the door.
Hearing her voice, Yan'er couldn't help but smile and said, "It's really lively today, Brother Xiao Chen, they are back, and Sister Xiaoli is also coming to play......"
The four of them quickly got up from the bed and walked out of the cabin to welcome them.
"We're here. Chen Zhe said.
As soon as he went out, he saw Lia Tila.
However, this time Liatila did not come alone, Clark also followed with him to protect her, and the island in the rainy season was even more dangerous, perhaps Clark was worried that Liatila was in danger of acting alone.
A few days ago, Yan'er was still worried about whether Liatila's new camp had been built, after all, the rainstorms had been too frequent in the past few days, but now it seems that she and Clark are quite decent, so it can be seen that the new camp should be built well.
The two men were standing outside the camp at this time, each carrying some strange golden fruits in their hands.
Yan'er looked at it carefully and whispered, "Huh? Are they carrying ...... Pineapple?"
Chen Zhe looked at it when he heard this, and then the item upgrade system gave a hint:
[Item detected: A ripe pandanus fruit.] 】
The pandanus fruit looks similar to a pineapple, but it is not a pineapple, so it is also commonly known as a "false pineapple".
This fruit is very abundant in the southern tropics, and most of it is wild, so Chen Zhe knew something about it, and he recognized it immediately after seeing the name.
"It's not a pineapple, it's a fake pineapple, and the scientific name is pandanus. Chen Zhe said.
"Fake pineapple?"
Yan'er and the Qiao sisters were both curious.
"Can you eat fake pineapples?" Yan'er asked first.
Xiao Qiao, a foodie, immediately followed suit and asked, "Yes, yes, can you eat fake pineapples, is it poisonous?"
"Non-toxic and edible. Chen Zhe said, "The taste of fake pineapple is actually very good, and it is diuretic and anti-inflammatory, and can be used as a medicinal herb." ”
"I see......" Little Joe nodded.
Da Qiao next to him said adoringly: "Chen Zhe, you know so much." ”
"So-so. Chen Zhe smiled and said modestly.
At this time, Yan'er ran to the gate of the camp and welcomed them in, and Liatila smiled and handed Yan'er the fake pineapple.
"Yes, Clark and I found these fruits on the hillside near the camp, and Clark said that these fruits are edible and have the effect of relieving the heat, so I brought them to you. ”
Liatila said with a smile,
"After all, I always ate and drank here with you before, and I also had to exchange courtesies, didn't I?"
Yan'er smiled and said, "Thank you, Sister Xiaoli." ”
Chen Zhe smiled and said, "Liatila, you know the rules very well." ”
"Cut, of course. Liatila said with a proud smile and a cocked chin.
After taking the fake pineapple, Yan'er immediately picked up a knife to cut the fruit, and then distributed it to several people at the scene.
The appearance of the fake pineapple looks very similar to the pineapple, but the fruit inside is quite different.
However, the taste of fake pineapple is light and sweet, and the smell quenches your thirst, and this summer fruit is the most popular in this sultry rainy season.
"Then you're welcome......" Xiao Qiao, a foodie, couldn't hold back at first, and opened his mouth to eat.
Chen Zhe and the others were amused by Xiao Qiao's greedy cat, but they immediately followed suit.
Soon the two huge fake pineapples were divided by everyone, and Xiao Qiao, who ate the most fragrant, was still a little unsatisfied.
Liatila wiped her pink lips like cherries, and then asked, "How are you doing these days?"
"It's a landslide. Chen Zhe responded calmly, "I happened to be on the mountain at that time. ”
"What?" Hearing this, Liatila was startled, then looked Chen Zhe up and down, and asked, "Are you okay?"
"Of course it's fine. Chen Zhe shrugged, "Aren't I standing in front of you in a good manner?"
"That's ......," Liatila nodded, and then couldn't help but ask, "But it's raining every day this rainy season, why are you running up the hill if you have nothing to do?"
"Go check the water level. "Look at the possibility of flooding at the bottom of the mountain." In fact, based on my observations, the situation at the bottom of the mountain is very bad right now, and I think that serious flooding could occur in a short period of time......
So, I'm now planning to take Yan'er and her sisters to move to the mountains to live in the mountains to escape the floods. ”
"What?"
Hearing this, Liatila's eyes couldn't help but widen.
Even her partner, Mr. Clark, was shocked.