Dong Qiangqiang's Story of Leaving Germany

Chapter 1111. The flaming motorcycle

"Pick me up? How?" Although the other party's words didn't sound very reliable, Dong Qiangqiang had to admit that Zheng Chunhua's words made him feel warm in his heart and his whole body was filled with warmth. "You have a car?"

"Did you forget that I have a dirt bike?"

Dong Qiangqiang has never taken the motorcycle driving test. He only remembers that Lao Bai mentioned this when Liao Cheng and others were learning to ride motorcycles. Although off-road motorcycles have a certain wading ability, once they enter extreme environments such as floods, they will face many unpredictable risks and safety hazards. For example, the motorcycle can easily lose control in turbulent water, impurities and pollutants in the water will block the air intake or exhaust port, the engine may not work due to water entering the air intake or exhaust pipe, and the circuit board may be damaged by water. Therefore, it is not recommended to drive a motorcycle in a flood environment.

"I appreciate your kindness, but you still shouldn't come out. This is a disaster area right now, and it's raining hard. The water just now was so high that it washed away the railroad ties. Don't let me catch you in the end, and then you get yourself killed, or I'll be guilty." Dong Qiangqiang thought to himself that in this kind of weather, it's not safe to ride a motorcycle, or even walk. Riding a motorcycle is not a joke. Do you remember the scene when we first met? You fell that time, didn't you? And what did you say at the welcome party? The personal safety of international students is always the first priority. Aren't you knowingly committing a crime?"

"It's a different matter. I didn't fall because of the rain. I was trying to avoid a car that was overtaking in the lane. If I didn't know about your incident, it would be fine. But now that I know, I can't just leave you alone. Even if I didn't pick you up, I couldn't stay at home peacefully. I had to go to the river to support you, but it would be useless if there was no water pump. It would be better to pick you up so that there would be more people and more strength. I'm not saying this to show off. From your home to Wasserbilich, in addition to the regular roads such as the highway, national highway and county road, there are actually several mountain roads that can get you there. I went there a few times when I was not busy with my studies in the past two years, and it wasn't too far. It's difficult for an ordinary motorcycle, but it's child's play for an off-road motorcycle. I don't deny that rain will increase the difficulty, but don't worry, I will definitely avoid the water. If I really can't get through or the rain is too heavy, I will definitely not risk my life. At that time, you can only rely on your own legs to get back. Are you relieved by this?"

Seeing Zheng Chunhua's confidence, Dong Qiangqiang didn't know what to say and could only remind her: "If you can't make it, turn back immediately. Don't be stubborn. I understand. I can walk back without any problem. It will take a few hours for me to get there."

"Then keep your phone open and notify me immediately if there are no cars in the central area."

When Dong Qiangqiang finally arrived at his destination following the crowd, he found that the number of passengers gathered in the central area waiting to return to Trier was far more than he had expected. Although the terrain of the central area was slightly higher than other places in the city, the accumulated water was deeper than he had expected. The parked bus was also as he expected, not only was it an old bus, but there was only one.

There is only one.

This situation was exactly what Dong Qiangqiang had worried about, and he was convinced. It showed that the emergency response unit was either incompetent or careless, or both.

After waiting for nearly twenty minutes, someone in a dark blue uniform came out with a loudspeaker to report the latest situation. Only then did Dong Qiangqiang and the other people waiting for the bus know what had just happened.

The inexplicable muffled sound he heard on the hillside just now came from the local area, to be precise, from a small sewage treatment plant. Due to repeated violent impacts of floods and mud, the entire water intake corridor including the pump pool, grille corridor, and oxidation ditch suffered varying degrees of damage. The fire-fighting agency has already dispatched manpower to deal with it, so the fire-fighting force in the urban area is insufficient. He asked everyone to understand that although the fire-fighting force in this small town has never encountered such a tragic situation, they will do everything they can to ensure the safety of everyone.

On the other hand, after the thunderstorm, areas around the town have experienced mountain torrents and mudslides, river water levels have risen sharply, trains have overturned from the tracks, and nearby villages have begun emergency evacuations. Fortunately, the border crossing between Luxembourg and Germany has not received any notice of temporary closure, so returning to Trier is still possible.

Finally, the good news I wanted to hear came, and a burst of sparse and seemingly reluctant applause rang out in the rain.

Dong Qiangqiang thought, no wonder he saw the convoy in a panic, not even leaving their homes behind, they really run away when disaster strikes. "I think everyone has noticed that we currently only have one car that can be used," the person in charge pointed to the only car on the scene, "Although we have arranged more cars to come, the water under your feet is obviously rising faster than those cars. The second car is currently much later than the original time. We are not sure whether it can arrive on time. In other words, only some people can leave first. I suggest that women, children and the elderly go first, and those who can abandon their luggage can abandon them, so that more people can get on the bus."

People stood in the rain in silence, most of them hadn't reacted yet.

"Aren't they kidding us?" After a brief silence, someone questioned loudly, "They asked us to gather in the city, but when we got there they said there were no cars. If we had told them earlier, we wouldn't have had to come all the way here and get stuck. Now we have to walk back. It's raining so hard, how can we get out?"

His words were approved and echoed by a few people.

"Everyone, please be quiet. We did not expect the water to rise so quickly. But if you choose to stay outside the city, it may not be safe. After all, the danger of mountain torrents and mudslides has not been eliminated. Although there is water in the city, it is still much safer than outside the city. Of course, I have no intention of forcing you to get on the bus. Whether to get on the bus or leave is voluntary. I hope everyone can get home safely as soon as possible." said the person in charge.

"What should we do now?" someone shouted, "Just because I'm a man, I can't get on the bus?"

"You are grabbing seats from women, children and the elderly?" someone cursed, "Do you still have any shame?"

"What does this have to do with shame? I am also a human being. Is it wrong to be afraid of death?" the man retorted unconvinced.

  The two groups started arguing with each other, and the scene was in chaos.

Dong Qiangqiang felt like he was dreaming. Just let the women, children and the elderly go first. Foreigners always boast of being gentlemanly, so why do they fail at the critical moment? Is it really 2003 now? Why does it feel like what I see and hear is still like the scenes from the last century?

The debate ended quickly without even a vote.

Women, children and the elderly took the first car and left. Some seats were left for people with underlying diseases. All young and middle-aged men stayed behind and waited for the second car or left on their own.

Zheng Chunhua quickly learned the decision on the scene: "Don't run around, I should be there within an hour. Pay attention to the cell phone signal."

"Well," Dong Qiangqiang asked in a low voice, somewhat embarrassed, "If you come over, can you bring me some bread? I ate too little at noon and digested it all."

Zheng Chunhua said in embarrassment: "All supermarkets are closed, but I do have some leftovers at home. If you don't mind, I'll take them."

The car drove away quickly. Some people insisted on staying, while others chose to leave.