Chapter 272 Owing a favor

After listening to Qin Xiaoning's theory, Mr. Wei asked directly, "After all, Mr. Lu just doesn't want to trouble others."

Qin Xiaoning was indeed concerned about this.

As a pregnant woman, she has difficulty in moving around and has no choice but to trouble others.

This is about escaping from the disaster, not sightseeing.

Before Qin Xiaoning could reply, Mr. Wei said, "Even if Mr. Lu doesn't think about himself, he should think about his children."

When he mentioned the child, his tone softened. "If the flood is serious, the government will indeed organize the evacuation of the people. However, there are at least 20 to 30 thousand people in Shuwang City. By then, people will be thrown into chaos. Can Mr. Lu guarantee the safety of the baby in his belly under such circumstances?"

Seeing that Qin Xiaoning's expression had eased slightly, he continued, "We are all parents, so we should think more about our children. As for face, in my opinion, it is not as important as our own flesh and blood."

After that, without waiting for Qin Xiaoning to refuse, he said to Song Zhi beside him: "Take your wife's belongings and valuables, and we will leave tonight."

"So urgent?" Songzhi asked.

Upon hearing this, Master Wei looked at Qin Xiaoning and explained in a gentle voice: "Looking at the weather, there will be heavy rain tomorrow. The water level of the riverbed has exceeded the red line. If it rains again, it will be dangerous."

"Second Master, can you also observe the celestial phenomena?" Qin Xiaoning asked with a hint of joking in her tone.

Master Wei smiled and said, "I learned a little bit before."

As he spoke, he cleared his throat slightly and said, "Although I can't guarantee that I can see it accurately, I can see that it is 80% to 90% accurate."

Infected by Mr. Wei's humorous words, Qin Xiaoning was no longer as reserved as before, and a smile appeared on her beautiful face: "Then I won't be polite with you, I will go with you now."

As she spoke, she slightly turned aside and made a 'please' gesture to Mr. Wei: "Please wait a moment."

Upon hearing this, Master Wei said, "We plan to go to Pucheng to hide first. It's only two or three hours away from here. Mr. Lu can pack up slowly. There's no need to rush. We'll make it in time."

Perhaps because he was worried that Qin Xiaoning would be anxious, he walked into the house this time and stood at the door waiting patiently.

Before Mr. Wei came here, Sister Wang and Songzhi had already packed up. It didn't take much effort to pack up all the personal belongings.

Sister Wang suggested that Songzhi accompany Qin Xiaoning to go with the Wei family first. Qin Xiaoning hesitated: "If we want to go, let's go together. I'm worried about leaving you behind."

Sister Wang insisted, "My wife is pregnant, so she should go first. We have hands and feet, and we are all capable. Even if there is a flood, we will just follow the government's instructions." As she spoke, she secretly glanced at Mr. Wei who was waiting outside, and lowered her voice, "After all, we are following the Wei family, and it is not good for us to have too many people. Don't worry, my wife, we will stay. If everything is fine, we will just watch the door. If there is a crisis, we will run away."

After hearing this, Qin Xiaoning gave some more instructions before leaving the outer room and following Master Wei out.

Several people entered the Wei family through the corner gate. The carriages and horses were already prepared. They were all tall and strong horses. The carriage was also large, and the shaft was half a person's height.

The rest of the Wei family had already boarded the car. Seeing Second Master Wei leading Qin Xiaoning over, the sharp-eyed Zhao'er was the first to spot them, so he shouted loudly through the car window: "Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu, you're finally here."

Mrs. Wei, who was sitting in another car, immediately stuck her head out of the car window when she heard the voice. After she really saw the person, she retracted her head and said to Uncle Wei, "I was really persuaded by my second brother."

Uncle Wei had been sleeping against the wall of the car with his eyes closed. He opened his eyes slightly when he heard the words and gave his wife a meaningful look. Mrs. Wei immediately jumped out of the car. The driver hurriedly held up an umbrella. Mrs. Wei walked towards Qin Xiaoning with her skirt lifted up, supporting her and saying, "My wife has finally figured it out. Let's go, let's go. The dark clouds are coming up again. It may rain heavily soon."

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Madam." Qin Xiaoning said.

"It's not a bother, it's not a bother. Madam, please don't be so formal with us." Mrs. Wei said as she gave a meaningful look to Mr. Wei who was following behind.

Master Wei turned his head slightly and pretended not to see it.

Several people got on the carriage, and the driver shouted as they drove out of the mansion. Not long after they went out, they saw that the water on the road was getting deeper and deeper. In the deepest place, it almost reached the belly of the horse. Fortunately, the driver of the Wei family was skilled and drove the carriage carefully, groping slowly in the water, so it was safe.

Songzhi glanced at the dark water outside and couldn't help but sigh: "The water is so deep. If the rain doesn't stop, even if you can escape, it will be dangerous for you with your baby."

Qin Xiaoning stroked her belly and murmured, "For the sake of the child, I owe him another favor."

Qin Xiaoning was adopted and raised in a noble family, and she had always felt indebted to them. Now that she had left the Lu family, she privately did not want to owe anyone any favors anymore.

There will be pressure.

Songzhi saw what Qin Xiaoning was thinking and persuaded her, "You can pay it back when you have the chance. Aren't you still teaching the two daughters of the Lu family? You should teach them more attentively and train them both to be talented ladies. For a family like the Wei family, isn't that better than anything else?"

After talking for a while, Songzhi couldn't help but praise Master Wei: "Master Wei is a very good person."

Shen Qingshu and Zhao Yuan have always admired Qin Xiaoning. Normally, they compete with each other for attention, but at this critical moment, none of them can be relied upon.

Thinking of this, Songzhi couldn't help but sigh: "Older men are just more considerate."

As he was talking, he heard the sound of horse hooves and shouts from behind the car. Songzhi was startled and immediately opened the window: "Hey, is that Lord Shen?"

Qin Xiaoning heard the sound and looked over, only to see a man covered in mud riding a horse that was also covered in mud, chasing towards them from a distance.

"It seems to be Shen Qingshu." Qin Xiaoning said uncertainly.

It was not until the man gradually ran closer that the two of them could see who he was.

"Master Shen, we are here."

Songzhi waved at him in a hurry. Shen Qingshu rode forward, his face wet from the rain, his whole body covered with mud. He wiped the rain off his face first, then said to Qin Xiaoning: "I just came back from the dam to look for you. I heard from Sister Wang that you followed the Wei family to Pucheng, so I hurried over."

Qin Xiaoning said: "I am worried that the flood will be too serious and there will be danger."

Seeing Shen Qingshu's tired face, he asked again: "How is the dam? Can it hold up?"

Shen Qingshu sighed: "It has been repaired. I just hope the rain stops. If it continues, it will be dangerous."

Then he turned to Qin Xiaoning and said, "I was just about to order someone to send you away first. Since the Wei family is leaving, you should go first. When we are done with this and it is safe here, I will come to pick you up."