Seeing this, Qin Huairu stepped forward to help: "Mom, don't ask. Xiaodang and the others also want to reduce the burden on the family. You can take this money."

Jia Zhang wanted to say something more, but seeing Qin Huairu's determined eyes, she finally shut up. She knew that Qin Huairu was a person of measure, and since she said so, there was no point in pursuing the matter further.

Qin Huairu saw that Jia Zhang didn't say anything, so she motioned Xiaodang and Huaihua to go back to the house. She looked at Jia Zhang's back and couldn't help sighing in her heart. She knew that Jia Zhang was getting older and more dependent on her, but her character was getting more and more stubborn. As a daughter-in-law, it was really difficult for her to take care of the family and take into account the emotions of the elderly.

"You two have no conscience. Have you forgotten your grandma just because you recognized her as your godfather?" Jia Zhang frowned and tried to blackmail them with the "dowry money".

"Grandma, we accept a godfather so that we can have someone to take care of us, not for money." Xiaodang said bluntly, and Huaihua nodded in agreement.

At this moment, there was a loud rumbling sound from the sky, and the whole courtyard began to tremble. Jia Zhang turned pale with fear, while Xiaodang and Huaihua hugged each other tightly.

"It's an earthquake! Run!" Yang Ming shouted, picked up his wife and rushed out. He grabbed a few steamed buns and a water bottle, which were the key to survival.

Xu Huizhen was awakened from her sleep, and she followed Yang Ming out in a daze. When she saw the scene around her, she was stunned - the whole courtyard was in chaos, and people were running around in panic.

Yang Ming quickly took his family to the open space in the backyard, which was relatively open. He put his wife and children down and turned around to take out a few tents and gas stoves from the kitchen. These were the emergency supplies he had prepared before, and he didn't expect that they would really come in handy today.

"Everyone, don't panic, set up the tent first!" Yang Ming shouted loudly. As he spoke, he began to set up the tent. Seeing this, others followed suit, and for a while the yard was filled with busy figures.

Yan Bugui was a smart man, and the first thing he thought of was his bankbook and valuables. He took advantage of the chaos to sneak back into the house, ready to take some things before leaving. However, at this moment, another violent tremor hit, and he almost fell to the ground.

"Old Yan, what are you still dawdling about for? Come out now!" Yang Ming shouted. Yan Bugui finally came to his senses and rushed out with a few things in his arms.

The courtyard was in ruins after the earthquake. People were sitting or standing together, their faces full of fear and anxiety. On a cold night, some people fled in a hurry and did not have time to put on their clothes or shoes, and were now shivering with cold.

Yang Ming looked at the scene in front of him, and a sense of responsibility surged in his heart. He walked into the middle of the crowd and began to organize everyone to work together - some picked up scattered items, some made fires to keep warm, and others were responsible for taking care of children and the elderly.

Under his leadership, the atmosphere in the courtyard gradually stabilized. People began to realize the importance of staying calm and orderly in a crisis. Yang Ming's leadership and sense of responsibility also won everyone's respect and trust.

"What happened? Was it an earthquake?" A woman hugged her child tightly, her voice trembling.

"Everyone, don't panic, come to the yard!" Yang Ming, the director of the steel mill, shouted. His voice echoed in the night, bringing a sense of peace to everyone.

Xu Huizhen, deputy director of the neighborhood committee, also rushed over. She looked at the panicked crowd, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down: "Listen to Director Yang, go to the yard!"

Yang Ming looked around and saw that everyone had gathered in the yard, so he said, "The situation is unclear now. We

I suggest that everyone sleep on the ground in the yard tonight and make plans after daybreak. "

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, but at this critical moment, they could only follow Yang Ming's arrangements. Soon, the yard was filled with quilts and blankets, and people were sitting or lying, waiting for the dawn.

As the night deepened, aftershocks struck again. The ground shook again, and people's hearts trembled. But fortunately, thanks to Yang Ming's foresight, no one was injured.

"Director Yang is amazing!" someone exclaimed, "If he hadn't let us sleep on the floor in the yard, we wouldn't know what would happen to us now."

After the aftershock, some people ventured home to take out bedding and other items to spend the night in the yard. Yang Ming was busy setting up tents. He quickly set up two tents with soft mats inside, which looked very comfortable.

"Director Yang, where did you get this tent?" someone asked curiously.

"I've been prepared for a long time." Yang Ming replied calmly, "I know there have been frequent earthquakes recently, so I made preparations in advance."

Everyone looked at Yang Ming's tent with envy. They realized that those who are prepared can always take the lead in a crisis.

At daybreak, Yang Ming began to direct everyone to build an earthquake shelter.

He told everyone that the earthquake shelter had to be built firmly to prevent subsequent earthquakes and heavy rains. Everyone responded and contributed their own wood, cloth and other supplies.

The process of building the earthquake shelter was not smooth.

Due to limited supplies, everyone needed to be thrifty and there were also technical difficulties that required constant exploration. However, Yang Ming successfully overcame these difficulties with his own experience and wisdom. He personally demonstrated how to build an earthquake shelter and patiently guided everyone.

Under his leadership, everyone worked together and finally built rows of sturdy earthquake shelters.

After the earthquake shelter was built, everyone began to face the problem of hunger. Yang Ming once again issued orders and organized everyone to find food and water.

He told everyone to save food and water, and arranged for someone to distribute them. Under Yang Ming's command, everyone worked together to cope with the difficulties and gradually returned to normal life.

Yang Ming, a middle-aged man who doesn't talk much but has a kind heart, stood in the open space in the front yard, looking at the familiar faces around him, and a strong sense of responsibility surged in his heart.

He took a deep breath and said loudly: “Everyone, we all know the current situation. There is a food shortage and we cannot just sit there and wait for death.

I have a suggestion. We can cook together in the front yard, back yard, and middle yard. This will save firewood and ensure that everyone can get food. "

As soon as the words fell, discussions arose all around.

Some agreed that this was a good idea, while others hesitated, fearing that their food would be taken away. Seeing this, Yang Ming continued, "I know everyone has their own concerns, but this is a special period and we need to unite as one. If you have food at home or vegetables stored in your vegetable cellar, please bring them out and we will distribute them together."

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