Chapter 1446: Looking at Each Other in a New Light

"You cannot let her go, the disaster area is very dangerous..."

Principal Gu interrupted his words and asked, "Have you signed up?"

"I have signed up, but I am a boy. In this kind of situation, it is more convenient for boys to go than girls, and it is also more useful."

"Girls are useful too, right? Girls have their own uses." Principal Gu said while calmly observing Zichen's expression.

"No, Yuxin cannot go, I am worried... No, can you and your family members be at ease? She is the only daughter in your family." Zichen kept looking for an entry point, trying to persuade Grandpa Gu.

Principal Gu said, "Our family's children have complete autonomy after they turn eighteen. Whatever she wants to do, as long as it is not a bad thing, we support it. Does your family not agree with you?"

Zichen blurted out, "My family doesn't know. I didn't tell them, but if they knew, they would also support me."

Grandpa smiled, smiling very kindly: "Look, your family would support you, why can't we support Yuxin?"

Zichen said, "Our family has many children, Yuxin is an only child."

"Oh, many children... how many children? Are you the eldest?"

Zichen: "I have an older sister seven years my senior, a younger brother one year my junior, and two younger brothers four years my junior; they are twins, and also... a youngest sister, who is over a year old this year."

Principal Gu nodded, thinking to himself that with so many children in the family, the family's financial situation probably isn't good.

"Alright, the matter of being a volunteer is decided. You should know a little about Yuxin's personality; she doesn't easily change her mind once she has decided on something. It's useless for anyone to say anything."

"I am entrusting my granddaughter to you. Her temper is easily impatient and impulsive. Please take care of her while you are out there. If your family has any difficulties, don't be polite—you can tell me."

Zichen:...

"Thank you, Grandpa, my family has no difficulties."

Since he could not persuade Grandpa Gu, he said goodbye and left.

There were many things to be busy with before leaving immediately, and the Principal was also very busy with a thousand tasks a day. Everyone was quite busy, so they shouldn't chat idly if there was nothing else.

The Principal did not try to keep him either; if he wanted to leave, let him leave. He indeed had many things to do.

The Secretary brought over the detailed list of donations collected from the whole school, with the donation amounts arranged from high to low.

Sheng Zichen's name was not ranked first, but it was prominently in the front; it was very easy to find and very eye-catching!

Principal Gu frowned and muttered to himself: "This child is too impulsive. If the family condition is not good, he shouldn't try to be a hero. He should take care of his own family first before taking care of things outside."

He called the Secretary and told him to find out Sheng Zichen's address. The Principal took five thousand yuan from his private wallet and asked the Secretary to remit it to his home in Sheng Zichen's name to help his family improve their life.

The volunteers from Jiang University, wearing large red flowers on their chests, stepped onto the bus heading to the disaster area.

The bus drove out of the campus and gathered with the volunteers sent by various universities. A total of more than ten buses drove rapidly toward the disaster area!

On the Normal University bus, Lu Feifei sat by the window and turned her head to look outside.

The classmates were chattering, but she did not participate. She could feel that the classmates were not willing to talk to her.

Since she was not welcome, there was no need to force herself to join in!

For this volunteer sign-up, she signed up without any hesitation. Some people said sour things behind her back, saying she was fishing for fame and was in a hurry to wash away her dark history.

Lu Feifei heard it as if she hadn't heard it at all. Mouths grow on other people; let them say whatever they want. She used to care too much about others' opinions, and as a result, she made herself very tired.

Later, after she had an epiphany, she realized that everyone's thoughts are different. No matter what one does, there will be people who are satisfied and people who are dissatisfied.

Behind her, classmates were discussing that Jiang University had quite a few volunteers going this time, and the number of people who signed up was much more enthusiastic than their Normal University. As expected of the number one university in Jiangzhou, their ideological awareness was just different...

Her heart skipped a beat.

Since there were volunteers from Jiang University, Zichen must be there.

Having been classmates, she still had a certain understanding of him; he wouldn't miss out on a situation like this.

For some reason, she didn't have the joy of urgently wanting to see him; instead, she thought she'd rather not see him—it would be best not to meet.

Heaven, however, often does not follow one's wishes.

The disaster area had arrived.

To be precise, there was still a distance from the actual disaster area, but the bus could no longer drive in.

The road ahead had collapsed, so the vehicles could only stop at this location. For the remaining thirty-plus miles, they could only walk in.

Before the students got off the bus, the teacher leading the team once again urged everyone to pay attention to safety precautions, and finally said earnestly: "Students, you are all good. I only have one requirement for everyone—get off the bus safely, get on the bus safely, and return safely."

Zichen nodded heavily, then naturally took Gu Yuxin's hand.

"I don't need you to protect me."

This guy shook her hand off.

She was here to help the disaster victims, she was a volunteer, not a delicate young lady, and she didn't need others to protect her.

The idea was correct, but there is always a discrepancy between reality and ideals.

The road leading to the county was severely damaged. They hadn't walked for twenty minutes before the formation scattered.

Zichen walked by Gu Yuxin's side the whole time, guarding against falling debris from above.

Although the earthquake had ended, aftershocks were constant, and the sky was overcast with clouds, ready to rain at any time.

Zichen took Gu Yuxin's hand again. This time she did not refuse; such a road was too difficult to walk alone, and it was better to have someone helping each other.

None of the classmates made fun of them; everyone spontaneously formed groups.

Two by two.

One person is dangerous, and many people are equally dangerous.

The buzzing sound of helicopters in the air was very loud, and many helicopters flew over their heads.

Those were the military's rescue aircraft.

There were also military personnel nearby rushing to repair the road. Their speed was very fast, and they were all burying their heads in their work.

Zichen wondered, would Litian be here?

He didn't know Litian's military unit number, and Litian was still in his recruit period and couldn't carry a mobile phone at all times, so the two of them couldn't contact each other whenever they wanted.

So he kept staring at those soldiers, while watching and taking care of Gu Yuxin by his side.

After staring for a while, my eyes grew blurry; they were all wearing the same clothes, and it was impossible to tell who was who.

……

Lu Feifei walked alone on a path like this.

The students in front and behind were also in pairs, which was no different from Jiang University.

But no one was willing to team up with her.

The teacher did assign one, but she saw that the other person was reluctant, so she took the initiative to decline.

She could understand how the classmates felt.

After all, she had a dark history; who would be willing to entrust their safety to someone like her?

Being alone was nothing; some paths just had to be walked alone, and no one could help.

Walking with uneven steps on the rugged road, Lu Feifei fell several times, then stubbornly climbed back up several times.

Her lower leg was cut by a sharp piece of gravel, and blood flowed incessantly.