Chapter 1047 Completed
It is because of the joint efforts of so many people that the shelter has achieved such remarkable results in such a short period of time.
In this process, people not only rebuilt their homes, but more importantly, they gained solidarity, friendship and mutual assistance.
Although there is still a long way to go, everyone sees hope.
In a blink of an eye, another half month had passed.
Finally, the reconstruction of the shelter has reached the great moment of completion!
When the last brick was placed perfectly, the entire shelter was immersed in indescribable joy.
In the streets and alleys, the atmosphere of prosperity and joy is so strong that it almost overflows.
The brightly colored flags fluttered freely in the wind, rustling as if they were cheerful elves dancing to a celebratory melody.
Every corner exudes the exciting scent of new life.
The land that was once ruthlessly destroyed by disasters and turned into ruins has now been transformed into a brand new home full of hope and vitality.
The roads were swept clean, and shops on the streets were reopened one after another, with a wide variety of goods neatly displayed.
Residents' lives finally returned to normal.
Children were laughing and playing in the streets, their laughter as clear and sweet as silver bells, echoing throughout the shelter.
The adults were busy and contentedly moving around, some were preparing for a new life, some were sharing their joy with their neighbors.
Even the rain that had been falling intermittently for nearly a month seemed to have sensed the joy of the shelter, and not a single drop had fallen since last night until this moment.
At this moment, the sky appeared gray, as if a huge gray curtain covered everything.
The air was filled with the lingering smell of acid rain and dampness.
This dampness seems to penetrate into people's pores, making people feel sticky all over.
But it did not affect people's good mood at all.
The shelter at this moment is like a phoenix reborn from the ashes, shining brightly.
The people living there cheered and rejoiced at the land, excited for this hard-earned new scene.
Everyone's face is filled with smiles of happiness and hope, as if all the past sufferings have been left behind, leaving only this new starting point full of light and beauty, waiting for people to explore and move forward courageously.
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It was early in the morning, just as the dawn was breaking.
As usual, the shelter's radio broadcast the passionate and festive music celebrating the shelter's reconstruction on time.
The music sounded like cheerful elves, jumping and dancing in the air, filling every corner and conveying joy and excitement continuously.
At the same time, accompanied by this cheerful melody, an official convoy that looked rather shabby slowly drove into the villa area.
The convoy consisted of three army green trucks. The paint on the bodies of the trucks had peeled off, revealing patches of rust, as if telling the hardships and vicissitudes of the end of the world.
The wheels rolled on the bumpy ground, making a dull creaking sound that was particularly clear and abrupt in the quiet street.
Just like the ringing of an ancient bell, hitting people's eardrums again and again.
The noise early in the morning woke up many people who were still sleeping.
Those who had already woken up could not wait to run to the windows and look out with great curiosity.
Many people recognized at a glance that this was an official motorcade.
Then they stopped and watched for a while, wanting to see where the convoy was going.
When they saw the convoy slowly and steadily stop on the street in front of buildings 52 and 53, they understood.
Then, they turned and left the window as if they were used to it.
For a moment, the window that was once bustling became quiet again.
On this side of the convoy, the door of the leading shabby truck was slowly pushed open.
Then, two figures in protective suits walked down one after another.
Looking closely, the two figures were almost the same height.
The owners of the figures were none other than Fang Xiong, the director of the shelter, and He Yewei, the commander-in-chief of the military.
Fang Xiong has a tall and straight figure, and his face is kind yet faintly majestic.
Under the protective suit he was wearing was a very neat government official's uniform.
His slightly gray hair was combed neatly and carefully, and every strand seemed to reveal his rigor and seriousness.
His eyes reveal profound wisdom and resolute determination, and his whole temperament is calm and restrained.
Every gesture and movement of his fully demonstrated his outstanding style as a leader, as if as long as he stood there quietly, he was like a towering mountain, making people feel admiration and a strong sense of dependence from the bottom of their hearts.
He Yewei next to him presents a typical military image.
Although he is already in his sixties, his body is still as straight as a pine tree, just like a vigorous green pine. Even after experiencing the endless baptism of time, he always maintains an upright posture and never bends.
His weather-beaten face was filled with determination, and every deep and shallow wrinkle seemed to be engraved with his past battles and glorious honors.
He was wearing a neat military uniform under his protective suit, and the military rank on his shoulders sparkled brightly in the morning light, dazzling.
His eyes were sharp and piercing, as if he could easily see through all the falsehoods and disguises. The majesty and uprightness emanating from his body made people feel awe, as if facing an indestructible steel fortress.
However, what was unexpected and inconsistent with their dignified temperament was that these two elderly men, who were over 100 years old in total, started arguing with each other like children as soon as they got out of the car.
Fang Xiong smiled and spoke first:
"Old He, what you just said is so unfair! The fact that our shelter is in such a good condition now is the result of everyone's concerted efforts, not just the credit of one party!"
He Yewei heard this, snorted, and responded unwillingly:
"Humph, Lao Fang, don't get complacent here. Think about it carefully. Without the full support of our military region, would all this have gone so smoothly? Don't take advantage of me!"
When Fang Xiong heard this, his eyes widened and he raised his voice to refute:
"Hey, Lao He, you're wrong to say that! We've also put in a lot of effort here, and we're all working towards the same goal. We can't take all the credit on you!"
