Chapter 242: First Step Confirmed

Chapter 242: Chapter 242: First Step Confirmed

Finally, when Hua Buwan brought her focus back to the present, Ling Qianjun slowly broke the silence. "That’s right. Using the opportunity brought by this typhoon to save others while saving ourselves kills two birds with one stone."

Hua Buwan nodded in agreement. "Although our rescue efforts this time definitely carry a certain ulterior motive, at the end of the day, we are still doing a good deed and accumulating merit. As long as we have a clear conscience, that’s all that matters." Saving people was a good thing, especially when it meant saving lives.

Hua Buwan and Ling Qianjun sat across from each other with solemn expressions. They knew the impending super typhoon would bring massive destruction and pose a tremendous threat. Consequently, they began an in-depth discussion on specific plans to tackle this severe challenge.

First, they focused their attention on measures to reinforce the houses. After careful thought and discussion, they decided to strengthen critical areas such as roofs, doors, windows, and walls. For the roofs, they could add extra support structures to enhance wind resistance. The doors and windows would need to be replaced with sturdier materials and fitted with weatherstripping to ensure a tight seal. As for the walls, they could be thickened or given a protective layer to improve stability.

Next, they discussed the logistics of evacuating the crowd. They needed to formulate a detailed evacuation plan, clearly defining the escape routes and assembly points for each area. Simultaneously, they had to organize a volunteer team to assist with the safe transfer of vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, the sick, and the disabled. Furthermore, notifying the residents in advance to prepare was a crucial step, ensuring everyone understood the danger of the typhoon and the necessity of the evacuation.

Following that, they listed out the various supplies they needed to stockpile one by one. In terms of food, apart from storing enough dry rations and canned goods, they also had to consider the supply of fresh vegetables and fruits to ensure people had balanced nutrition during the typhoon. Tools like candles and oil lamps were essential for indoor lighting. Drinking water was the top priority and had to be stored in massive quantities to meet daily basic needs. In addition, first-aid kits, warm clothing, and rain gear were added to the list. The quantity and type of every single item were meticulously calculated and considered to ensure everything was foolproof.

Of course, these were just their preliminary plans and ideas for now. The specific details would require more time to discuss and finalize. Moreover, the habits and personalities of the locals had to be taken into account to analyze specific issues on a case-by-case basis. When the time came to find volunteers or gather capable people who believed in them, they would have to start with the locals themselves.

Hua Buwan and Ling Qianjun turned around, their gazes sweeping over the peaceful and harmonious little village before them as they silently pondered their next move. After some careful deliberation, the two reached the same conclusion: their first step should be to establish contact with the people in the village.

After all, if they wanted to smoothly complete their mission and achieve their goals here, it would be difficult relying solely on the two of them. Only by getting to know more villagers and carefully screening out those who were capable, kind-hearted, and trustworthy could they possibly receive truly effective help.

However, this was no easy task. In the past, for *that* particular reason, both Hua Buwan and Ling Qianjun had intentionally or unintentionally avoided the village residents. They had never even exchanged simple greetings, let alone made friends.