Rebirth 70: I am a Koi

"Boom——"

There was another loud thunder, which made my eardrums numb.

Bai Hanchuan dragged me along as we ran. Raindrops as big as beans hit us, and our clothes were soaked instantly. My heart also sank little by little with this sudden downpour.

On the phone, the retired gardener said in a serious tone that there was rare severe convective weather and that heavy rain would last for a whole day. He also reminded us to take precautions in advance.

The planting base is a place where we have poured countless efforts. As the harvest season is about to come, a sudden rainstorm makes all hopes become precarious.

"Hanchuan, what should we do? Our flowers..." My voice trembled and I almost didn't dare to say the rest of the words.

"Don't be afraid, we'll try our best!" Bai Hanchuan held my hand tightly, with a determined light flashing in his dark eyes, "We will definitely be able to keep them!"

When I arrived at the planting base, the scene in front of me almost made me collapse.

Strong winds and heavy rains lashed the greenhouses violently. Several neatly arranged greenhouses had collapsed, broken glass and plastic sheets flew everywhere, and flooded flowers trembled in the wind and rain, creating a mess.

"Hurry! Everyone, split up and move the flowers to a safe place first!" Bai Hanchuan didn't have time to think about it and immediately organized his employees to carry out the rescue.

I didn't have time to feel sad. I worked with everyone, braving the wind and rain, to move pots of flowers to the warehouse. The rain blurred my vision, but I didn't bother to wipe it off. I had only one thought in my mind: I must save them!

Time passed by, and the rainstorm showed no sign of abating. Looking at the flowers destroyed by the rainstorm, my heart felt like it was cut by a knife, and it ached.

"Jinli, don't worry, we will definitely find a way!" Lin Xiao's voice came from behind me. I turned around and saw her and an old man walking towards me...

Lin Xiao ran to my side quickly and held my hand. Her hand was warm and strong, like a beam of light in the dark night, instantly dispelling some of the haze in my heart. "Jinli, don't worry, we will definitely find a way!"

I turned around and saw an energetic old man following her. He was wearing simple clothes, but it couldn't hide his bookish air. His gray hair was combed neatly and he had a kind smile on his face.

"Who is this..." I looked at Lin Xiao puzzledly.

"This is Mr. Wang. He was an expert at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences before his retirement and is very knowledgeable about flower cultivation. When I heard that something happened at the base, I rushed to find him for help." Lin Xiao explained.

I looked at Mr. Wang gratefully. He smiled kindly and patted my shoulder: "Don't worry, kid. If the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. Let's see what happens first."

Mr. Wang carefully inspected the damage, asked about some planting details, and worked with us to develop a recovery plan. He suggested that we first build a temporary greenhouse to move the less damaged flowers into it, and at the same time repair the damaged greenhouse as soon as possible. He also explained in detail some post-disaster flower care methods, which made us feel very excited.

Seeing everyone busy, I gradually calmed down. I believe that with everyone's joint efforts, we will be able to overcome this disaster!

However, new problems ensued. Repairing the greenhouse and purchasing materials required a large amount of money, and most of our working capital was invested in flower cultivation, and now we were unable to afford this huge expense.

"Hanchuan, what should we do now? If the greenhouse cannot be repaired as soon as possible, the remaining flowers will also be affected..." I said to Bai Hanchuan anxiously.

Bai Hanchuan frowned, and he also realized the seriousness of the problem. "I will find a way to raise funds. Don't worry, we can definitely get through this difficult time."

Seeing his tired look, I felt even more distressed. I took a deep breath and suddenly an idea flashed through my mind.

"I decided to hold a charity sale!" I said firmly.

"Charity sale?" Bai Hanchuan and Lin Xiao asked in unison.

"Yes, we can sell the flowers in the base that are less damaged at a price lower than the market price, and use all the income for the reconstruction of the base. I believe that everyone will be willing to lend a helping hand!" I explained, with a glimmer of hope in my eyes.

Bai Hanchuan and Lin Xiao looked at each other and saw the admiration in each other's eyes.

"Okay! Let's do it!" Bai Hanchuan said firmly.

We immediately took action, contacting the media, designing posters, and arranging the venue...

However, just as we were preparing for this charity sale with great hope, an unexpected phone call made my heart sink instantly...

I was touched by the number of people who came to the charity sale despite all the obstacles we faced. They were moved by our story and wanted to lend a hand.

The sale was a huge success and we raised enough money to rebuild the greenhouse and buy new flowers.

When Bai Hanchuan and I stood in the ruins of our greenhouse, fatigue pulled at our eyelids, but our hearts were filled with firm determination. We exchanged a silent look, a promise passed between us, and a common understanding that... as long as we work together, we will be able to rebuild the planting base.

"We can do it." I held Bai Hanchuan's hand tightly and said firmly. Although my eyes were sore, I tried hard not to let the tears fall.

"Yes." Bai Hanchuan patted the back of my hand gently, giving me strength. "We can't predict natural disasters, but we can defeat them."

Lin Xiao walked up to us with a smile on her tired face, "Yes, we still have hope, don't we?" She pointed to a place not far away where several gardening enthusiasts from the county were helping to clean up the ruins.

I nodded, and a warm feeling welled up in my heart. Although this charity sale had many twists and turns, we also gained a lot of touching and support.

"By the way, Jinli, look!" Lin Xiao suddenly pointed at a figure walking in the distance, with surprise in his tone.

I followed her gaze and saw an old man in plain clothes but in good spirits walking towards us. Although he was old, he stood straight, walked steadily, and his eyes were full of wisdom.

"It's you!" I recognized him at a glance. This old man was the retired gardening master who praised our flowers and bought the most at the charity sale.

"I have come uninvited, and I hope I have not disturbed you two." The old man said with a smile, his tone friendly.

"How could that be? We are so happy that you are here!" Bai Hanchuan hurriedly stepped forward with respect in his tone.

The old man waved his hand and turned his gaze to the messy planting base. There was a trace of regret in his eyes, "What a pity for these flowers..."

"Yeah..." I sighed, feeling distressed. These flowers were the result of my and Bai Hanchuan's hard work, but now they are destroyed.

“However, I believe that as long as you don’t give up, you will be able to rebuild your home.” The old man said firmly, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"You are right, we will not give up!" I raised my head, looked ahead with firm eyes, and my heart was filled with strength.

The old man smiled slightly and took out a small exquisite wooden box from the cloth bag he carried with him. "Inside these are the flower seeds that I have collected for many years. I hope they can help you."

I looked at him in surprise, my heart filled with gratitude, "This is so precious, we..."

"Take it. Consider it my support for you." The old man stuffed the wooden box into my hands, and said in a tone that did not admit of refusal. "Although I am retired, I still have some experience in flower planting. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

I held the wooden box tightly in my hand, and a warm feeling came over me. I knew that this was not just a box of flower seeds, but also a support and encouragement from the old man.

As night fell and the stars dotted the sky, Bai Hanchuan and I stood on the ruins, watching the busy figures, our hearts filled with hope.

"We..." I was about to speak when Bai Hanchuan suddenly put his index finger to his lips, signaling me to be quiet.

"Hush, listen..."