Chapter 1391: Hurry and Turn It On, Start Filming!

"Continuous heavy rainfall has caused daily precipitation in the Xiyang city area to reach 314.5 millimeters, breaking the historical record since meteorological data began in 1961..."

"Under the ravages of the extraordinary rainstorm, national and provincial trunk highways and rural roads are all issuing emergency alerts; water levels are rising sharply, road traffic is obstructed, and water transport is interrupted..."

Tian Xiaomeng, wearing a raincoat and holding a microphone, faces the camera with streets shrouded in heavy rain behind her.

She speaks in a steady tone, reporting on the current flood control and disaster relief situation.

After recording this segment, Tian Xiaomeng says to her colleague, "We must go to the front line to report."

The colleague reminds her, "The roads are currently impassable; it is extremely difficult to enter the front line. How about we go to the Yechuan Flood Control Command Center first?"

Tian Xiaomeng nods, "Fine, we will head directly to Yechuan County."

The flood situation in Yechuan County is the most severe, and news of levee breaches has been reported multiple times.

About half an hour later, Tian Xiaomeng arrives at the command department.

The atmosphere inside the command department is tense.

Frost hangs on everyone's faces.

Tian Xiaomeng introduces herself to a staff member, "I am a reporter from News Girl, here specifically to report. Could you please ask the leadership for permission?"

The staff member recognizes Tian Xiaomeng, "You are Reporter Tian, right? The leadership is currently coordinating disaster relief supplies and cannot accept interviews."

Tian Xiaomeng sighs, "Fine, then we will wait a while!"

Tian Xiaomeng finds a corner and sits down.

Suddenly, a familiar figure, surrounded by several people, walks in from outside the door.

Everyone's gaze shifts over.

Tian Xiaomeng recognizes the person at a glance and thinks to herself: It is the former Municipal Party Secretary Gong Weimin!

Tian Xiaomeng wonders to herself, didn't Gong Weimin transfer to the provincial level?

How could he suddenly return to Xiyang?

Gong Weimin's appearance at the combat command center immediately draws the attention of Dong Zhangan.

Dong Zhangan hurriedly walks over to welcome him, "Secretary Gong, why have you returned?"

Gong Weimin says with a grave expression: "I was discussing matters with Secretary Wen at the Provincial Party Committee yesterday and heard that Xiyang was suffering from an extraordinary flood, so I rushed back immediately. I heard that Comrade Ding Zhen was injured in a car accident and that Yechuan County needs someone to hold the fort. If there are any problems, I will help you coordinate."

Seeing Gong Weimin come to hold the fort in person, Dong Zhangan is very moved.

Gong Weimin is the old Municipal Party Secretary of Xiyang, and his influence in the local area even exceeds that of Jiang Jing.

"Very well, Secretary Gong, let me report the current situation to you. The most severe problem right now is Chenxin Town. Chenxin Town Party Committee Secretary Gao Guangquan is leading all the common people in an all-out effort to build levees and reinforce the dams."

Gong Weimin nods slightly, "Dial his phone number; I want to understand the actual situation on the front line myself."

The call is dialed out.

It is answered quickly.

The sound coming through the receiver is mixed with the sound of rushing rain.

"Hello, this is Gong Weimin!"

"Secretary Gong, hello, do you have any instructions?"

"Xiao Gao, how is the situation on your end? Can you withstand the pressure?"

"We will resolutely complete the tasks assigned by our superiors! Please rest assured, leader!"

Gong Weimin sighs, "Xiao Gao, I believe in you."

After hanging up on Gao Guangquan, Gong Weimin says in an inspired tone, "Comrades, Yechuan is facing a flood unseen in a century. In the face of nature, humanity is small, but at this difficult moment, everyone must concentrate their efforts and unite as one."

Tian Xiaomeng gives her colleague a look and says in a low voice, "We are going to Chenxin Town."

The colleague says with difficulty, "It is said that the road to Chenxin Town has been blocked by floodwaters..."

Tian Xiaomeng says, "Disaster relief supplies will definitely be transported to Chenxin Town next; we will go along with the supply vehicles. If you are unwilling to take the risk, I will not force you; just leave the camera, and I will go in to report alone."

The colleague knows Tian Xiaomeng's temperament well and sighs helplessly: "Fine, I will risk my life to accompany a gentleman and go with you."

After Gao Guangquan finishes the call, he takes a deep breath.

Another night without closing his eyes!

A wave of intense exhaustion sweeps over his entire body.

The breaches in the levee are like holes that can never be filled.

How he wishes the rain would stop immediately.

However, how would the Heavens listen to his arrangements!

The rain lashes against his face, causing waves of stinging pain.

Suddenly, a ringing sound starts in his ears, his mind goes blank, and he falls backward.

"Secretary Gao, Secretary Gao, he has fainted!"

The people around him notice something is wrong.

When Gao Guangquan regains consciousness, he finds himself lying on a bed!

He struggles to get up, and a gentle voice reaches his ears.

"Lao Gao, you haven't rested for several days; get some good sleep. I am here!"

Gao Guangquan sees the other person's face clearly, "County Magistrate Tang, you, didn't you go to the Central Party School to study? When did you return?"

Tang Ye pats Gao Guangquan on the shoulder, "I just returned not long ago. I knew the situation in Chenxin Town was the most severe, so I rushed over at the first opportunity."

Gao Guangquan's eyes turn red instantly, "County Magistrate Tang, I am truly moved that you could come to Chenxin Town. The flood's momentum is too fierce, and the disaster is too dangerous; I was almost unable to hold on anymore."

Tang Ye says in a deep voice, "I know you have done your best. All the common people of Chenxin Town have done their best; they have exhausted all their energy to protect their homes!"

Tang Ye tells Gao Guangquan to continue resting, then, accompanied by Town Mayor Xu Yang, he goes to the front line of flood control.

Gazing at the massive breach, Tang Ye falls into deep thought.

"Town Mayor Xu, tell me honestly, is there a problem with the engineering quality of this section of the embankment?!"

Xu Yang poured out all the grievances in his heart, "County Magistrate Tang, this section of the embankment is just tofu-dregs; as soon as the flood hit, it collapsed. Not only that, but among the allocated flood control supplies, the sandbags were all inferior, defective goods that couldn't serve any purpose at all. This isn't just a natural disaster; there is human negligence involved too!"

Tang Ye clenched his fists and said in a firm tone, "Rest assured, after the disaster passes, those suspected of violating discipline and the law will absolutely be held accountable!"

Gao Guangquan rested for two hours, and feeling that his body had recovered, he rushed to the embankment!

Upon arriving at the scene, the first thing he did was look for Tang Ye's whereabouts.

As a result, he discovered him standing in the river water, moving sandbags together with the common people!

Seeing this scene, Gao Guangquan was deeply moved!

In Gao Guangquan's heart, Tang Ye was just a refined and gentle scholar.

Because of the falsification of economic indicator data, Gao Guangquan had lost the opportunity to be transferred back to the county seat, and for this reason, Gao Guangquan was full of resentment toward Tang Ye.

But, seeing Tang Ye able to fight the flood peak alongside the common people, Gao Guangquan refreshed his perception of Tang Ye.

This County Magistrate, although very young and looking very refined, stood tall and upright!

Tian Xiaomeng and her colleague had just gotten off the supply truck at this moment.

She saw this scene and hurriedly urged her colleague.

"Turn on the camera quickly, film this!"

She thought to herself, this image was too shocking.

If it were broadcast, it would surely move many people and could boost society's confidence in fighting the flood!