flstandardbreds Chapter 450
Chapter 450
"Yes... yes... yes!" The shop owner nodded quickly and took out a bundle of strong nylon rope from under the counter and handed it to Tao Zheng.
Tao Zheng took the rope, began to wrap it around his waist, and tied a firm knot.
The other end was tied to a pillar in the room. He used the military tying method to provide as much security as possible.
He looked at everyone and said firmly, "I'll go out and try first. If I can, I'll have a few more strong people come out and shovel the snow off the roof together."
The shop owner turned pale with fear when he heard this, and waved his hands repeatedly: "This... This is too dangerous! The wind and snow are so strong, if you go up... you will be blown away!"
Tao Zheng shook his head: "Don't worry, I will be careful. Do you have a longer stick or shovel?"
The shop owner quickly found a shovel from the warehouse at the back and handed it to Tao Zheng.
Tao Zheng took the shovel, put on his mask, and said to everyone, "After I leave, please close the door and try to reduce heat loss in the house."
After saying that, he took a deep breath, opened the door, and walked out resolutely.
The strong wind blew up the snowflakes and instantly submerged him.
Zhou Shuwan and the others stood anxiously at the door, but they could no longer see his figure through the window blurred by the wind and snow.
But looking at the rope tied to the pillar, which was stretched taut, he knew that he was safe for the time being.
But the rope was swinging violently from side to side, and it was obvious that he had no control over his body in the blizzard outside.
Zhou Shuwan bit her lip, fearing that Qi Mingyu's good friend would be swept away by the wind and snow by accident.
Everyone in the room held their breath and stared at the rope nervously.
Time passed minute by minute, and each second seemed as long as a century.
Finally, there was a knock on the door. The shop owner hurriedly opened the door, and Tao Zheng appeared at the door again.
He was covered with snow, like a snowman.
Everyone rushed forward to help him shake off the snow.
"I've tried it. Using ropes to secure myself to the building can reduce the danger," Tao Zheng said succinctly. "The snow on the roof is very thick. We must start clearing it immediately."
Although they said so, everyone took a step back in fear.
"We don't need too many people. The roof can't hold too many people. Just three more people will do."
But still no one was willing to go out and risk their life.
Tao Zheng turned his gaze to the shop owner.
The boss was so frightened that he took a big step back, waving his hands palely: "I can't do it, I can't do it, find someone else! My legs are weak now... I have a 70-year-old mother at home and a teenage child. I'm the only strong laborer in the family. I can't die..."
Zhou Shuwan was speechless for a while.
Tao Zheng looked at him and said, "Boss, you have to know that if this house collapses, every one of us will die."
The word "death" stimulated the shop owner. He paused, then covered his face and burst into tears.
Tears and snot rolled down together, looking so pitiful.
He was actually willing to take in these survivors in times of crisis. Although he also hoped to make some money through this opportunity, he still had some kindness in his heart.
Now hearing that they might all die in this blizzard, they can hardly bear the psychological pressure.
Zhou Shuwan spoke in a calm tone: "I'll go out with you."
The others were surprised at first, and then delighted.
Tao Zheng frowned and stared at her: "I don't agree."
Zhou Shuwan frowned: "Why?"
Tao Zheng said, "You're a woman, and your strength is limited. Letting you go out will only take up a spot in vain and delay our snow clearing process. Time is precious now and cannot be wasted."
He spoke bluntly, but everyone present understood the hidden meaning in his words.
Zhou Shuwan is weak but willing to go out, but the grown men present are too afraid of death to dare to go out at all!
In the silence, two young men in their 20s also raised their hands tremblingly: "I'll go."