CHAPTER 267: CHAPTER 267 ORIGINAL SIN 76

Yun Shuangshuang rescued a person over here, while over there, Song Lian put down the soldier he had pulled over and quickly ran over to check on Yun Shuangshuang. Seeing that she wasn’t injured, he finally let out a sigh of relief after confirming she was just exhausted.

Then Song Lian stood up angrily and took large strides towards the young soldier lying on the ground, giving him a kick! The young soldier rolled on the ground from the impact.

Yun Shuangshuang was startled. Even if this young soldier was under Song Lian’s command, wasn’t his approach too rough?

Before Yun Shuangshuang could react, she heard Song Lian shouting in anger, "Song Zhijun, what the hell are you doing here? Didn’t I tell you to sit honestly in the tent and wait for me to take you home when I have time? Who told you to sneak along? You’re just causing trouble! If Miss Yun hadn’t saved you today, you’d be dead! If you died, how would I explain it to your parents, and your grandparents! You’re old enough to know better!"

Song Lian seemed genuinely furious, scolding and hitting, kicking the young soldier named Song Zhijun, who rolled on the ground, begging for mercy, "Uncle, Uncle, spare me! I was wrong! I won’t dare to cause trouble again, Uncle, please forgive me..."

Initially intending to intervene, Yun Shuangshuang sat back down upon hearing that the two were relatives, choosing not to meddle further.

Upon closer inspection, Yun Shuangshuang realized that although Song Lian seemed to be constantly kicking the child named Song Zhijun, he was using precise strength, mostly pushing him along the ground with his toes rather than actually kicking him.

Since Song Lian knew his limits, Yun Shuangshuang decided not to interfere in their family matters and comfortably sat on the ground to watch the scene unfold.

A soldier sitting collapsed next to Yun Shuangshuang explained that Song Zhijun wasn’t a soldier, just Song Lian’s nephew. However, everyone knew that the child especially longed to be a soldier, though his body wasn’t suitable as he was frail and couldn’t endure the training.

Being unable to serve in the army, Song Zhijun often ran to the military camp, watching the soldiers during their training runs. Sometimes, he would even join the soldiers for a short run, but he wouldn’t last long.

This time, upon receiving orders for disaster relief, Song Zhijun got wind of it from somewhere and showed up, wearing a self-purchased military uniform that, despite being different from the official ones, was indistinguishable at first glance. Yun Shuangshuang, busy with rescue efforts, hadn’t noticed.

Song Zhijun’s intention was clear; since he couldn’t be a soldier, he thought being a flood relief volunteer was a decent substitute for him.

Decent? Absolutely not! A delicate and sickly figure like Song Zhijun, prone to every little ailment, would be sent to the hospital in no time if he volunteered!

Especially since Song Zhijun was the beloved of the family elders. If Song Lian really let his nephew exhaust himself into illness and ended up hospitalized, Song Zhijun’s father would surely have Song Lian’s skin!

After reprimanding the kid fiercely, Song Lian ordered him to stay in the camp and not to run around. Busy with disaster relief and unable to spare much time, he called the family, urging them to come and take the troublemaker home. Until then, Song Zhijun was forbidden to leave the camp.

Initially, Song Zhijun was obedient. Although reluctant, he stayed in the tent without causing trouble. Who knew he would run out now? If Yun Shuangshuang hadn’t reacted in time, the kid would have been crushed by a stone today!

While Yun Shuangshuang gossiped with the nearby soldier, the furious Song Lian had already given Song Zhijun a thorough scolding, then grabbed Song Zhijun by the collar and dragged him back to the camp. He issued a stern warning that if he dared cause trouble again, he’d rather break his legs than let him run around recklessly and lose his life!

Leaving behind the troublemaking Song Zhijun, Yun Shuangshuang and Song Lian, exhausted from working through the night, hurried to catch some sleep in the tent!

Two hours later, the road outside finally cleared. Having slept for only two hours and still yawning with bloodshot eyes, everyone boarded the truck, loaded with supplies and the bamboo rafts Yun Shuangshuang brought, racing against time towards the disaster-stricken county.

This time the journey was smooth, with no mudslides blocking the road. Before the camp moved out, there was a significant gain as Song Lian’s brother brought a large batch of relief supplies, personally taking their troublesome kid Song Zhijun away, and thanked Yun Shuangshuang profusely before leaving.

Anxious to join the departing troops heading to the disaster area, Yun Shuangshuang exchanged a few polite words quickly before rushing into the vehicle.

The truck drove swiftly, soon arriving at the disaster-hit county. The county was low-lying, and the water accumulation was more severe than expected! The single-story houses were almost entirely submerged, with many people staying in small buildings or a few multi-story buildings.

To accommodate as many disaster-stricken people as possible, the county government constantly appealed to high-rise residents to take in the homeless.

Many responded to the government’s call, but it was of little use as the population was substantial, and there were few high-rise buildings.

Even if a household took in about ten people, it was futile; many people had no choice but to stay in dangerous places, some even lying on floating doors, waiting for rescue.

Upon arrival, Yun Shuangshuang and the others unloaded all the bamboo rafts immediately. Half were connected to form a floating landmass, while the other half spread out in the county in pairs, rowing to search for trapped or drowning people.

Fortunately, the water surface was relatively calm now, which eased the difficulties of water rescues. Yun Shuangshuang and a soldier she didn’t know were assigned to a group, and within a short distance of rowing, they found a family of three trapped in a big tree.

A young couple holding a child a few years old took refuge in a big tree. Luckily, the tree was sturdy. Unluckily, almost two days after the disaster, the family hadn’t had any food or water. Now, due to lack of water and hunger, they were severely exhausted and couldn’t swim over themselves.

Seeing Yun Shuangshuang’s group, the family of three might have felt they were saved, and in a moment of excitement, tried to wave. As a result, the woman slipped and fell from the tree!

The man beside her panicked, reflexively reaching out to grab her, trying to save her. However, already weak from hunger and thirst, he didn’t have the strength. Not only did he fail to catch the falling woman, but the momentum also dragged him and the child into the water!