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May 12, 2008 was an unforgettable day for everyone in the world. In China's SC-province, a super-strong earthquake measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale occurred. Mountains collapsed and rivers surged, leaving millions of people homeless. The earthquake affected all provinces in the southwest of China, and people were leaving this world at every moment.
At this moment, Wu Haochen was looking at the expensive Bai Da jade on his wrist. His face was full of anxiety. Even the air conditioner on the plane could not wipe away the cold sweat on his forehead.
" It's already three o'clock. I guess China has already mobilized." Wu Haochen leaned against the first-class seat and wished he could grow a pair of wings and fly to China.
Ta, ta, ta. Footsteps sounded. Wu Haochen looked up and realized that it was a beautiful American Airlines girl.
" Mr. Wu, our plane might not be able to reach CD. We just received news that there was an earthquake in China's SC. CD Airport has entered a state of control. We can only land at CQ Airport. We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused to your journey." As she was a celebrity and a rich second-generation heir, the air stewardess specially came to inform Wu Haochen.
" It's okay." Wu Haochen, who was mentally prepared, waved his hand and said," CQ it is. Wu is just going there for a vacation. I didn't expect such a thing to happen."
" Yeah, I heard from the captain that it's quite serious. I wonder if our government will send a rescue team." The flight attendant was eager to stay with Wu Haochen for a while longer, so she started showing off her knowledge.
Wu Haochen was well aware of this, but it was always good to have someone to accompany you on a long journey. He temporarily put down his worries and started chatting with the flight attendant.
Eight hours later, Wu Haochen said goodbye to the beautiful air stewardess with a small note in his hand. He exited customs and found a taxi. He went straight to CQ Train Station. He wanted to go to CD as soon as possible, which was the first line of earthquake relief.
Although he was alone, and a foreigner at that, he might not be able to participate in the rescue personally, but he had money. Although the accumulation of money over the past few months was for a bigger plan in the future, at this time of national crisis, the soul of China in his bones still asked Wu Haochen to take out a portion of the funds to support this earthquake. It was not for anything else, but for his half of the Chinese bloodline.
Two hours later, Wu Haochen stood outside CD train station with a black backpack on his back. Unlike usual, there were very few taxis waiting to pick up passengers at the train station. Most of the passengers were in a hurry, and some of the passengers who left the station were even more terrified as they looked for a taxi like a madman. Standing in the distance, Wu Haochen heard the words 'earthquake' and 'mother' from their conversation.
Wu Haochen finally managed to hail a taxi. Just as he was about to open the car door, the driver suddenly shouted," Foreign friend, SORRY, you…"
It seemed that the driver didn't understand English, and he looked conflicted. Therefore, Wu Haochen said in Mandarin," Sir, I can understand Mandarin. Just say it."
"I'm sorry, foreign friend. There's an earthquake here. I need to take a buddy to the disaster area immediately. That's his hometown. If you want to find a hotel, you can stay near the train station. Now that the country is in trouble, many taxis are no longer pulling customers to make money. They're all going to the disaster area to help."
The taxi driver was a middle-aged man in his early forties. Seeing his anxious look, Wu Haochen nodded and said," I know about the earthquake. I just came from the United States and I'm going to help out in the disaster area."
" Oh, so you're an international friend. Alright then…How about this? Get in the car first. We'll pick up my friend and go over together. I heard that this is very serious. I'm afraid many people will die."
The taxi driver waited for Wu Haochen to get into the car and quickly started the car. In the current situation, every second saved might save another life.
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It was eight o'clock in the evening in China and eight o'clock in the morning in New York. When all the Americans got out of bed and turned on the TV, they heard all the news from the ancient country on the other side of the ocean. Earthquake! Moreover, it was an 8.0 magnitude earthquake.
When Wu Yue, who was still brushing her teeth, heard the news, she fell to the floor of the bathroom. She was stunned for a moment before she immediately called her brother and her parents and sister-in-law who were far away in New Zealand.
The earthquake was one thing, but the most important thing was that Wu Haochen had just left for China yesterday, and his destination happened to be the worst-hit area of the earthquake. This news scared the whole family, especially Catherine. She immediately cried and wanted to go to China to find her son.
Grandpa Wu Tianhu and Grandma Xia Qian were both worried about their grandson and had lingering fears. Although they didn't understand why Wu Haochen suddenly dragged them to the United States two months before the earthquake, it was an indisputable fact that they had escaped the disaster.
Now that Wu Haochen was already in the disaster area, his phone naturally couldn't be reached. Wu Jun had no choice but to ask Wu Yue to book a flight and apply for leave from school. Catherine and the two old men rushed back to New York as fast as possible. After asking Wu Yue to take care of the two old men, they prepared to take a direct flight from New York to China.
However, as they went back and forth, another day had passed. Just as Wu Jun and Catherine were preparing to go to China with haggard faces, the news of donations to the disaster area on TV attracted their attention.
"The US government has ordered the international rescue team to go to China to participate in the earthquake that happened in China. After that, celebrities from all walks of life expressed their willingness to participate in this great charity. Mr. Wu, this morning, the local newspaper in China published a piece of news. Wu was actually in China and had personally participated in the earthquake relief work. Wu has already donated 200 million US dollars in his own name. It can be seen that our handsome prince is such a caring boy."
If it weren't for the fact that it was a disaster, the Americans would definitely boast about Wu Haochen on TV. However, after they announced it, Wu Haochen's family finally heaved a sigh of relief. At least they knew that their son and grandson were still alive, and Catherine didn't have to cry or make a fuss.
Baby…baby…oh…
Just as the family was at home, packing their things and preparing to take the plane at night, Catherine's phone suddenly rang. Looking at the unfamiliar number displayed on the screen, Catherine was not in the mood to answer it, but in the end, she pressed the answer button." Hello... Who is it?"
"Mom, it's me, Stephen!" Wu Haochen's slightly hoarse voice came from the phone, and it made Catherine feel refreshed.
"Baby, is that you? " Where are you now? Are you hurt? Are you safe?" Catherine kept talking on the phone. Although she was nagging, it made Wu Haochen feel warm inside.
"I'm fine, he's a good person. I'm calling you from the local rescue center using a satellite phone. Resources are tight here, so I won't say much. Anyway, don't worry, I'll be back soon. You don't have to come to China, just stay in America and accompany your grandparents."
"Alright, I'll tell them. Then you must be careful, my dear, okay?”
"Got it. That's it then. Goodbye, Mom."
Putting down the phone that was already on a busy tone, Catherine passed on Wu Haochen's situation to everyone present, making them feel relieved.
However, when they thought about the dangers that the only boy in the family was experiencing, they believed that no one would be able to relax until Wu Haochen returned.
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