I stared at the small bridge opposite and said, "Of course not. There are rocks all around here, so the speargun is useless. But since we can only cross here, we need a rope."
"In this way, we pass one person at a time and tie the rope to the body first, and the others hold on to the rope behind to help him cross the bridge. In this way, even if the bridge really collapses, the people crossing the bridge will not fall. When they cross to the other side
I’ll untie it later.”
"We then retracted the rope, passed the second person, and waited until four people had passed on the other side. If nothing happened to the fifth person, we would walk directly to the opposite side with the rope, and the people on the opposite side also held on to the rope."
"In this way, the strength of the people on both sides will be almost the same, and then we will use force at the same time. Let's straighten the rope, and the remaining people will hold on to the rope and go over, trying to maximize safety, but I want to say one thing, those who can get over,
I'm just lucky. If something happens in the meantime, someone else will have to appoint someone else."
Jiao Ba looked at me and said, "I agree, it's all a bet anyway. I think this method is feasible, what do you think, Mr. Mai?" Jiao Ba moved his eyes to Mr. Mai again.
Mr. Mai frowned, thought for a few seconds, and then said, "Okay, let's do it according to loyalty. Others don't have any objections."
"No, just make it through alive. I hope everything goes well." Steamed Bun seemed to be making sarcastic remarks again, which made people feel very uncomfortable.
"Then...who will pass first?" Jenny looked at everyone and asked.
"I will stay at the end. You can discuss who will pass first."
I directly stated that the last person crossing is the most dangerous. How much weight can this bridge bear? No one knows. As long as the first person crosses safely, the next three or four people will basically have no problems.
.
But maybe after a few people pass by in a row, the wooden plank and rope will no longer be able to support it. Then the people behind will easily break the bridge. Once the bridge collapses, even if we have the rope, we cannot protect ourselves.
of safety.
Especially the people who stay at the end to cross the bridge. If someone else appears in front of me, it will be easy to bring me in. There are many people on the other side, which is good to say, after all, the strength is enough, but there are only a few left here.
I pulled the rope by myself, but I couldn't support it at all.
Once the bridge is broken, the person in front of me can directly take me down. This is the most dangerous link. It is equivalent to the person in front of me, which directly affects my fate. But after all, it was me who paid attention, so
This most dangerous link should be done by me.
In fact, the ropes in our hands do not play any very safe role. They are just to give everyone a sense of comfort. People who understand can see through it at a glance. When the human body drops rapidly, the power is not strong at all.
A few people can hold it.
"No need to discuss, I'll be the first to cross." It's Li Xin again. This girl is really courageous. The last time she crossed the Heihe River, she also took the lead.
"Ah? You want to be the first to pass again? I think you should forget it, now is not the time to show off." Jenny was at the side to dissuade her again.
"I'm not trying, I know what I'm doing." Li Xin spoke firmly.
"Listen to me, okay? I don't want to see anything happen to you." Jenny took her hand and said worriedly.
Li Xin smiled and said, "Don't worry Jenny, it will be fine. Just stop trying to persuade me."
The others didn't say anything. Jiao Ba, Chang Shan, and Shun Zi didn't say anything. They didn't know whether they agreed or something. Jiao Ba's eyes kept falling on the small bridge. He guessed what Li Xin just said.
, he may not have even heard it.
Shunzi lowered his head and said nothing, Chang Shan's eyes were wandering, and he didn't know what to think about. The big man and the others couldn't count on it. It seemed they would have to find Mr. Mai.
Mai Lao and I looked at each other, and then I turned to Li Xin and whispered, "Li Xin, this time is no better than last time. Basically, there is no certainty. The bridge may break anytime and anywhere, which is very dangerous.
"
Li Xin leaned into my ear and said, "No matter how dangerous it is, someone has to go there. I believe in myself."
"I said, this is not a joke. You were the first to pass last time because I was sure. This time I know that once you suddenly fall, we may not be able to catch you." I looked at it.
Li Xin looked into her eyes, hoping to dispel her idea.
"I know, don't worry, I've prepared for the worst." Li Xin still looked cold, but her eyes didn't match her expression. There was something like a gentle look in her eyes.
, very clear and warm, maybe I misunderstood it.
"No, you have to..."
"Well, let me do it. There are so many men among us, and we can't let you take the lead as a woman. I feel a bit overwhelmed." Before I could finish my words, Mr. Mai interrupted me directly.
"Well, let's settle it then. Mr. Mai, you go first." While Li Xin didn't say anything, I quickly made a decision.
"No need, Mr. Mai, I've already decided, so I'll go first." After Li Xin finished speaking, she took the rope and tied it directly to her body. It seemed that no one could persuade her.
"Okay, then be careful. When crossing the bridge, be careful where you step." Mai Lao nodded to Li Xin, and finally had no choice but to agree to her.
After Li Xin responded, she walked to the edge of the bridge. I walked next to her and told her, "Remember, don't be too nervous. Try to stay calm. We will try our best to catch you from behind. Don't
Be anxious, your feet must be steady and you must walk slowly.”
Li Xin nodded to me, "Well, don't worry, I will walk to the other side safely."
Only then did I realize that there was actually sweat on Li Xin's forehead, her face was much more nervous than before, a little pale, and even her breathing was a little rapid.
I knew very well in my heart that she was erecting herself. No wonder whoever it was, the first person to cross the bridge would be a little nervous.
Logically speaking, this task should be done by Mr. Mai. Only with his courage and ability, he is the most suitable to take the lead. But Li Xin insists on taking on it. What is her purpose? She has to risk her life and death.
I reached out and wiped the sweat on her forehead with my thumb, "Remember, if you're scared, step back. Don't be too hard. It's not good for you."
"Well, I understand, don't say any more, it's time for me to cross the bridge." After Li Xin finished speaking, she took a few deep breaths and prepared to cross the bridge.
"Everyone pull the rope closer, don't let go." I turned around and shouted, walked behind Li Xin, held the rope tightly in my hand, "Let's pass."
Li Xin slowly began to walk towards the bridge. She had a rope tied around her waist and held the two ropes on the bridge with both hands. When she first stepped on the wooden board of the bridge, I could clearly hear
, the wooden board made a "squeaking" sound, and it was obvious that the wooden board could no longer bear any weight.
After Li Xin stepped down for the first time, she stopped. Her back was turned to me. I couldn't see her clearly, but with her rapid breathing, I could clearly feel that there was an endless dark abyss below.
, it really takes a lot of courage to walk through here.
"If it doesn't work, come back. Don't force yourself." I whispered to her. For a woman, no matter how strong she is, her heart is still relatively fragile.
Li Xin glanced at me sideways, but said nothing. She turned around and started walking forward. She walked very slowly, very slowly, but every time she took a step, the wooden board under her feet would creak.
The sound, this sound made my heart hang in the air and I could never feel at ease.
Although Li Xin was walking in front, I felt more nervous than crossing the bridge by myself. My palms were covered with sweat, and I stared at her without even blinking. I was really afraid that if I was not careful, she would
It just fell down.
She had walked four or five steps. Although the wooden boards on the bridge made a squeaking sound, none of them were broken. So far, she was relatively stable. I turned around and motioned for everyone to pull the rope closer. The others
Nod to me.
I know that they are as nervous as me, and everyone has a heavy look on their face. If Li Xin passes, it will be okay, but if she fails to pass, and the bridge is broken on the way, not only will her life be at risk, but we, too, will not be able to do anything about it.
Well, they all have to be buried here.
The surroundings are extremely quiet now. No one of us talks much. The entire cave space seems extra quiet. Even if a pin drops to the ground, you can clearly hear the sound. It is dead silent, and there is dead silence again.
When Li Xin walked a third of the way, she actually started to speed up her pace. Maybe she thought that the bridge only looked scary, but it was actually quite safe. This was her biggest mistake. It was already here.
You definitely can't rush it.
"Li Xin, slow down, don't be anxious, hold on steady, be sure to hold on steady." I shouted forward. I had to remind her that speeding up would cause sudden stress on the wooden boards of the bridge, and something would inevitably happen.
Broken planks.
Li Xin answered me loudly, "It's okay. I'm safe. You don't have to worry about me."
She took another big step forward, but because her speed increased, after her foot stepped on the wooden board, suddenly, I heard a "click" and the wooden board at the bottom of the bridge broke.
"Be careful." Jiao Ba shouted anxiously behind me.
But it was still a step too late. Because Li Xin didn't step on her foot, she was directly suspended in the air. Her body tilted outward and she was about to fall. Fortunately, she reacted quickly enough. She quickly
She reached out and grabbed the two ropes on the bridge with both hands, which prevented her body from falling.
But even so, her body could not stand still for the time being. Because of her sudden movement, the bridge began to shake violently. The shaking from side to side was obvious, and it was also accompanied by the sound of the bridge breaking at any time, which made people fearful.