Chapter 939: 937 Stay calm, let's go

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Chapter 939: Chapter 937 Stay calm, let’s go If it truly gets hit, not to mention the child’s life, even the dragon boat of Changqing Academy might capsize. “Dear Heaven—” This was the shout from the crowd watching. “Er Gouzi—” This was the heart-wrenching cry of the child’s mother. Everyone who saw this scene was stunned, some of the timid ones even closed their eyes, not daring to watch any longer. Governor Chen, usually calm and steady, couldn’t help but stand up; no matter what happens, he couldn’t escape responsibility. To put it badly, this would be live evidence. Originally, the Jing County Academy’s dragon boat race has been fine for so many years without any problems, but this year, he got involved, and if someone’s life is lost, it surely would be his fault. Governor Chen wanted to instruct his guards to assist, but there was no time for that. His heart sank. Old Granny Zhang grew anxious: “Where did this child come running from, where are the parents gone? How come they aren’t taking care of it? This—” Only Wang Yongzhu remained calm, holding onto the railing of the viewing stand, his eyes unblinking as he gazed at the river, already connecting with Xiao Tiantian in his mind: “Xiao Tiantian, come out quickly!” It has been many days since Xiao Tiantian issued a task about learning medicine, recently it has been as elusive as a dragon, disappearing without a trace, and without reaching out, it remains silent, as if it didn’t exist at all. Wang Yongzhu has been busy lately, and lazy to bother with it, but now a human life is at stake, potentially many lives at risk, so he can’t afford to be inattentive. After a while, Xiao Tiantian’s voice hurriedly rang out: “Dear Host, what do you need?” “That child, is there any way to prevent him from crashing into the dragon boat?” Wang Yongzhu asked directly without wasting words. Xiao Tiantian took less than a second to scan the entire scene: “Dear Host, the distance is too far, the system does not recommend you attempt to intervene—unless, of course, you are willing to spend Points, the system can temporarily enhance your physical potential, allowing you to rescue that child in the nick of time, dear, press 1 to opt out, press 2 to exchange Points for saving a life—” If not for the urgent situation, Wang Yongzhu would have liked to ask whether Xiao Tiantian has secretly been working as a customer service agent at X Treasure recently, with all this talk of ‘dear’ dear, addressing whom? But there was no time for such thoughts, though Points are valuable, life is more important, and was about to choose 2. Just at that moment, Song Chongjin swiftly tore the red silk wrapped around the drum, threw it into the river, and pulled it out soaking wet. With a skilled twist of his wrist, the wet silk flew straight up into the air, wrapping around the child’s waist, and after several spins, it dissipated much of the force coming at the child, before pulling the child into his arms. Despite this, the force impacted Song Chongjin enough to make him stagger several times, almost dropping the child and falling off the dragon boat. Due to his movements, the dragon boat shook as well, already in a fast glide, this kind of sway, basically a tipping point. Fortunately, the helmsman on the dragon boat was experienced, firmly keeping hold of the helm, Gu Zikai had prepared in advance, gave the command, and everyone on the dragon boat acted in unison, precariously controlling the dragon boat. However, this delayed the race a little, and the dragon boat behind caught up slightly. Song Chongjin did not have time to say much, the child was put aside, he kicked with his toes, and grabbed the drumstick he had dropped earlier in urgency, made a flourish, and Song Chongjin’s voice came from deep within: “Hold steady, move forward—” “Hei Yo, Hei Yo, Hei Yo—” The students of Changqing Academy calmed down, rowing the boat to the beat of the drum while calling out the dragon boat chant in unison. The townspeople by the river saw the child saved, first breathed a sigh of relief, then an indescribable excitement lingered in their hearts, the men heard the chant and couldn’t help but call out as well. The chants echoed across the river and the banks, “Hei Yo, Hei Yo, Hei Yo—” louder and more vigorous with each call, each shout more thrilling! The students of Changqing Academy, despite nearly exhausted, were energized by the chant somehow, gritting their teeth, rowing hard, seeing nothing ahead except the finish line. The dragon boat behind was intimidated by their momentum, their morale dampened temporarily. Finally, under everyone’s watchful eyes, Changqing Academy’s dragon boat rushed through the finish line first, and both sides of the river erupted completely. The men were excitedly yelling, grabbing those around them, patting each other’s shoulders, venting the thrill and joy inside. The women also discarded their reserve, throwing handkerchiefs and sachets into the river like rain. At this moment on the viewing stand, Old Granny Zhang and Lady Qi finally relaxed their tense hearts completely, Old Granny Zhang couldn’t close her smiling mouth, showing off to Lady Qi: “Isn’t my son-in-law amazing? Oh, my goodness, I must cook him some dishes tonight, replenish his body. He got exhausted today!” Lady Qi nodded in agreement: “Of course, when I get home, I’ll have my husband check his pulse and prescribe some tonic medicine, ensure he’s alive and kicking!” The two forgot in their excitement, then remembered Wang Yongzhu: “Where’s my daughter?” Turned to look. Just saw Wang Yongzhu looking down with an inexplicable expression, staring at the wooden railing under her hand. “Daughter, what are you dawdling for? Aren’t you going to buy firecrackers and set them off?” Old Granny Zhang grew anxious. Wang Yongzhu nonchalantly released her grip, only to see the place where her hand had been, “crack—” the wooden railing broke into two, dropped into the water, and drifted away with the current... The previously excited atmosphere around suddenly stagnated. Old Granny Zhang was quick on the uptake, “Oh my, my daughter, are you okay? What’s wrong with this railing? Must be old and unmaintained, right? Thank goodness you stood here, if the children were horsing around and bumped into it, could have been trouble—” Simultaneously saying: “Quickly go inside, dangerous outside—” For the moment everyone believed, complaining about why Changqing Academy didn’t repair the viewing stand this year, and went inside with residual fear. Old Granny Zhang took the opportunity to pinch Wang Yongzhu, prompting her to quickly go downstairs to buy firecrackers for celebration, avoiding drawing attention upstairs. Wang Yongzhu stuck out her tongue, patted the wood chips off her hand, and went downstairs. Old Granny Wu and others hastily followed, the women busy preparing hot tea and snacks. Wang Yongzhu saw Xiao Wu still guarding the entrance, although hearing the commotion, he didn’t turn around. Feeling moved, “Little brother, I need to trouble you with something.” Xiao Wu heard Wang Yongzhu’s voice and swiftly turned around: “Scholar’s Lady, feel free to instruct me, my name is Xiao Wu, Scholar’s Lady can call me Xiao Wu.” “Alright then, Xiao Wu, could I ask you to buy a few strings of firecrackers, and set them off at the entrance.” Wang Yongzhu flowed with the request.

Chapter 939: 937 Stay calm, let's go

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