Chapter 1354: He flipped it over!
Minutes and seconds pa.s.sed…
The building was breaking down piece by piece.
Dong Xuebing ignored everybody and held onto the concrete slab. It was over a meter off the ground, and he moved his body nearer. He turned his body sideways to support the concrete slab with his shoulder, releasing the pressure on one hand. But the slab was too big. It was only around 60 degrees off the ground. He had to move his body under the slab and change his position from lifting it with his hands to pus.h.i.+ng it with his back. He continued to lift the slab away from Zeng Jinhua.
Cras.h.!.+
Thud!
Debris continues to fall.
Dong Xuebing does not care. Under the effects of SLOWER, objects were lighter. However, the impact and weight of the debris were still the same in normal s.p.a.ce. The debris was not as painful or heavy during SLOWER. It was the same for the concrete slab he was lifting. However, he suffered cuts from the sharp corners of the debris all over his body and head. These injuries were something he could withstand. He still has REVERSE, and the debris would not kill him.
Save her…
I must save her…
Dong Xuebing was stubborn and would never give up once he set his mind on something. He will not give up halfway.
It’s only some minor injuries!
It’s only losing some blood!
I can take it! These are nothing!
Suddenly, the collapsing slowed, and the surroundings became quieter.
No more debris fell from the fourth floor. Dong Xuebing could finally catch a breath. He blinked his blood-stained eyes and put all his strength into his fingers. He took a step forward. It was as if he did not feel pain, and the blood flowing out of his body was not his. He got stronger than before. This guy was resilient. He will not cower, and setbacks made him stronger!
Creak!
The concrete slab moved again!
Dong Xuebing’s determination moved a lot of people.
Everybody knew Mayor Dong would not leave until he saved that person, and they stopped asking him to give up. They started cheering him on.
“A bit more!”
“Mayor Dong! Hang on!”
“You can do it!”
“Pus.h.!.+ Pus.h.!.+”
“It moved! You almost did it! A bit more!”
Everybody got excited as they saw the concrete slab was going to be turned over.
Even Cheng Fuguang, Liao Haiwei, and other Meng Faction members started to cheer him on in their hearts. They were rivals and hated each other. But at this moment, no one sees him as an enemy.
How many people can do what Dong Xuebing did?
No one! At least not anyone among them!
This was not about Dong Xuebing’s strength or guts.
Hurry!
A bit more!
Just a bit more!
Dong Xuebing’s blood was dripping from his chin.
The unconscious Zeng Jinhua was beneath Dong Xuebing, and his blood dripped onto her face. Her eyelids moved, and she opened her eyes slowly.
The people outside of the building could not see it.
But the firemen on the ladder platform saw it.
“She is awake!”
“She is still alive!”
“Madam Zeng woke up!”
Chu Peng’s breathing got faster. “Jinhua!”
A few Party Committee members’ wives shouted. “Sister Zeng!”
Zeng Jinhua heard their cries and regained consciousness. She looked at the concrete slab above her and saw Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing looked at her and was shocked. He realized something was protruding out of Zeng Jinhua’s stomach. It looked like a concrete-reinforced steel bar. Pieces of concrete were still stuck on the steel bar, and blood was flowing out from the wound slowly. This injury should be new, as she would be dead from blood loss if she suffered that in the morning. The only explanation was she was knocked out then and did not cry for help. The steel rod might have fallen and pierced her stomach in the evenings. The concrete slab fell and covered her after that.
This was a new injury, and it was severe.
Dong Xuebing knew Zeng Jinhua did not have much time.
Zeng Jinghua held her stomach in pain and wiped her face with his other hand. She saw her face was covered in blood. She knew it was not her blood.
“You are?”
Dong Xuebing could not speak as he was still supporting the concrete slab.
Zeng Jinhua recognized him. “You are Mayor Dong.”
Dong Xuebing gave her an a.s.suring smile. Hang on! Hang on for a while more! I will save you!
Zeng Jinhua could guess the situation as she looked at the bloodied Dong Xuebing. “Thank you.”
Dong Xuebing smiled and shook his head.
Zeng Jinghua said. “Just go.”
Dong Xuebing shook his head firmly.
“I am not going to make it. Go.” Zeng Jinhua got anxious.
But she does not know Dong Xuebing dares to do anything but will never leave anyone to die. He will never do something like this.
Up!
Up!
The concrete slab was almost upright.
The pressure on Dong Xuebing’s arms lessened with the ground supporting the concrete slab. It felt lighter suddenly.
Dong Xuebing used almost all his strength to lift the concrete slab upright in a few minutes.
Dong Xuebing knew this was the time. He shouted, bent his knees, and pushed with all his might. The one-ton concrete slab was turned over!
“He succeeded!”
“Mayor Dong did it!”
“Oh my G.o.d! He flipped it over!”
“Great! This is great!”
Everybody cheered.
Meng Rui also cheered. “Good job!”
Pu An and Jian Xiangrong waved their fists. “Terrific!”
Who could imagine Dong Xuebing could lift that concrete slab when he volunteered? But he did it! He did not let go even when he was. .h.i.t by falling debris. He pressed on and flipped the concrete slab over!
Who else can do it?
No one other than Dong Xuebing!
The concrete slab was moved away!