Chapter 1392: I Suggest We Evacuate Immediately!

What kind of scene is this?

Under the gloomy sky and amidst the turbid currents, everyone is reduced to a tiny ant in the face of nature.

Tang Ye's face is covered in mud, his hair and muddy water matted into a clump.

The once refined and scholarly young cadre is now tense all over, using the most primal strength to hoist a flood-control sandbag.

Driven by him, everyone participating in the flood resistance has erupted with powerful strength.

Humanity is tiny.

But, when united closely at this moment, the energy is immense!

Rainwater mixed with sweat rolls slowly down his cheekbones.

His neck is taut, blue veins bulge out abruptly, and purple-blue blood vessels swell around his temples!

From his throat, the rhythmic chants of "one-two," "one-two" sound out continuously.

The resonant voice pierces through the curtain of rain, bringing a steady and reassuring strength to everyone in the midst of a desperate situation.

Weight and pressure are poured onto everyone's shoulders; each of their movements is slow, yet firm.

Bend over, hoist up, take a steady step!

Their figures become imposing, like giants raging against fate, heads held high, meeting difficulties head-on!

Tian Xiaomeng holds her breath, her heart seemingly leaping along with the rhythm of the chants unconsciously.

Her fingernails dig into her palms.

A voice from behind pulls her back from her complex emotions.

"Are you reporters from the television station?" Yu Jing has also just arrived.

Seeing the camera, he hurried over.

"Yes, I am a reporter for News Girl, my name is Tian Xiaomeng. May I ask who you are?"

Yu Jing straightens his back, "My surname is Yu."

The Liaison Officer beside him introduces, "This is our Yechuan County People's Congress Director. If there is anything you need to know, you can ask him."

Tian Xiaomeng is stunned for a moment and says, "Director Yu, hello! I don't have anything I need to know for the moment."

Yu Jing nods slightly, "Besides filming the masses on the levee, you can also film our logistics support work. We have prepared food, hot water, and medicine."

Tian Xiaomeng nods at Yu Jing, "On the way to Chenxin Town, I heard that the flood resistance here was very dangerous, but after arriving at the scene, I found the organization to be orderly and everyone to be very confident."

The Liaison Officer adds from the side, "It is mainly because Director Yu organized it well. From the first day, he came to Chenxin Town to coordinate on-site."

Tian Xiaomeng looks Yu Jing up and down; he is wearing leather shoes, and although they are stained with water, he looks like someone who has lived a life of ease.

"Thank you for the information you provided. The supply vehicle is leaving, we have to go."

"Reporter Tian, this is my business card. If there is anything you need to know, you can contact me at any time." The Liaison Officer hands over his business card.

"Okay, if I have any questions, I will contact you." Tian Xiaomeng takes the business card and stuffs it into her pocket.

"Reporter Tian, did you bring your business card?"

"I did, this is my business card."

Tian Xiaomeng hands her business card to Yu Jing's Liaison Officer.

Yu Jing watches Tian Xiaomeng board the supply vehicle, thinking to himself that he should have accepted the interview in the shed.

With the rain falling so heavily outside and the light being poor, the footage definitely won't look good!

"Later, you contact the reporter. Once the sample footage is out, see if we can review it first. Interviews for major events like this still need to be guided!"

"Okay! Director Yu, I will communicate with the reporter later."

Black clouds churn and roll, wind and rain rage incessantly.

Although they managed to plug the breach through their efforts, Tang Ye's heart is extremely heavy.

He walks onto the levee, and Gao Guangquan hands him water.

"County Magistrate Tang, drink some water!"

Tang Ye is indeed thirsty; he picks up the military-green canteen and drinks half of it in one go without a word.

Immediately, he says with a grave expression, "Lao Gao, we must recognize a reality: I am afraid we have to prepare to give up holding the line!"

Gao Guangquan's expression changes slightly, "County Magistrate Tang, the order issued to us by our superiors is to hold the levee at all costs."

Tang Ye says rationally, "You have done your best. The folks of Chenxin Town have also done their best! You have nothing to reproach yourselves for."

Gao Guangquan insists, "I still want to try; give me one more day!"

Tang Ye pats Gao Guangquan on the shoulder and says nothing more.

He walks into the temporary shed.

He happens to see Yu Jing holding the landline, communicating with the flood control headquarters.

Yu Jing sees Tang Ye, a look of shock appearing in his eyes.

He thinks to himself, have I seen a ghost?

Isn't Tang Ye studying in Yanjing?

How could he suddenly appear in Chenxin Town?

Yu Jing is communicating with Gong Weimin about the disaster situation.

Gong Weimin is extremely concerned about the progress of flood resistance in Chenxin Town.

When reporting, Yu Jing shows great confidence, "Gong, don't worry, Chenxin Town has plugged the hole again. The weather forecast shows it will be sunny tomorrow, so we are confident in completing the rescue mission."

Gong Weimin has known Yu Jing for many years and understands him to some extent.

"Lao Yu, it is truly moving that you can supervise the battle on the front line this time. Once the disaster is over, you will definitely be credited with a great achievement!"

Yu Jing hangs up the phone, pretending he just discovered Tang Ye.

"Eh, isn't this County Magistrate Tang? Why have you returned?"

Tang Ye nodded, "Upon learning that Yechuan had suffered a catastrophic flood, I specifically requested leave from the Party School to rush back!"

A touch of approval appeared on Yu Jing's face, "You certainly should have returned. Secretary Ding was in a car accident, and right now Yechuan is in dire need of people; this old bag of bones of mine can only go to the front lines myself to lead the charge!"

Tang Ye glanced at the landline, "I need to use the landline."

Yu Jing nodded slightly, "Go ahead!"

Tang Ye picked up the landline and dialed the number for the combat command headquarters.

"Hello, this is Tang Ye! Please put Director Gong on the phone."

Gong Weimin answered the phone quickly, "I am Gong Weimin! County Magistrate Tang, aren't you at the Central Party School for full-time study?"

Tang Ye explained, "Upon learning that the flood situation in Yechuan was severe, I requested leave from the Party School. I have already reported this matter to Secretary Jiang Jing!"

Gong Weimin nodded, "So that's how it is! That you were able to rush back at the first opportunity is certainly worth affirming!"

Tang Ye said in a serious tone, "Gong, I am currently in Chenxin Town and need to report the situation in Chenxin Town to you! The Government has mobilized all the common people and made the greatest efforts, but the flood embankment in Chenxin Town is already riddled with holes. If there is one more rainstorm, the embankment will collapse completely. I suggest we evacuate immediately!"

A profound look appeared in Gong Weimin's eyes.

"I just checked the situation with Comrade Yu Jing, and he said he has the confidence to hold Chenxin Town."

Glancing at Yu Jing, whose expression had changed, Tang Ye said in a deep voice, "Gong, there are some things that cannot be solved by confidence alone."

As the County Magistrate of Yechuan County, I hope more than anyone to be able to hold the embankment and protect the homes and property of the common people.

However, the current situation is truly not optimistic.

In the face of a massive disaster, we must face reality; the safety of the common people's lives is more precious!"