CHAPTER 513: CHAPTER 375 DROWNING PERSON_2

Looking at the four people, dressed in bikinis and swim shorts, their clothes still dripping wet, it was clear they had just come ashore from the sea not long ago.

Sophie was equally surprised, her initially light footsteps instantly halted, leaving her rooted in place.

But within just a second, her gaze fell upon the unconscious man on the ground, and driven by her character and professional instincts, she quickly walked forward.

With a hint of concern in her voice, she proactively asked in English, "Um, what happened to you all, do you need help?"

Li Jing raised an eyebrow slightly, a glint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He turned his head to look at Sophie, realizing that as a flight attendant for an airline, she often interacted with passengers from around the world, so her fluency in English was understandable, and he nodded slightly to himself.

But after exchanging just a few words, Sophie’s limitations in English soon became apparent.

Although she had no problem with everyday communication, the three were very emotional and spoke at a rapid pace.

In addition, in such an emergency situation, there were quite a few specialized vocabulary words that Sophie did not usually encounter.

After a few sentences, she showed a difficult expression, and her responses began to stutter.

The three noticed this and consciously slowed their speech, gesturing with their hands as they spoke to Sophie.

But even so, Sophie still found it hard to communicate without barriers, and the situation gradually became a bit awkward.

Just as Sophie was feeling embarrassed, Li Jing stepped forward and took over the conversation.

As soon as he started speaking, his authentic and extremely standard pronunciation stunned everyone present.

Not only was Sophie full of surprise, but the three foreigners also seemed to momentarily forget the urgency of the situation, with one subconsciously asking:

"You... you’re not from Hua Country, are you?"

Li Jing’s pronunciation was so native that they couldn’t help but suspect he was a Chinese born in Europe or America.

Li Jing gently shook his head and simply explained, "I am from Hua Country. I’ve dealt with foreigners a lot before, so my spoken English is okay."

After a few simple words of explanation, Li Jing shifted to the main issue, seriously inquiring:

"What’s wrong with your friend? Have you called the emergency services?"

Upon hearing about the serious matter, the three snapped back to reality and hurriedly began to explain together.

It turned out that these four were world-traveling backpackers who had come here for some fun and camping, but had an accidental drowning incident.

They were the typical type who liked to travel on their own, not preferring group tours. They didn’t like going to commercial spots but favored natural scenery.

They must have found this spot by driving, then started their water activities.

But for some reason, this man seemed to have been overly confident and ended up drowning. The three struggled for a long time to drag him ashore.

The drowning had only occurred a few minutes ago. However, because they’re foreigners and were momentarily panicked, they didn’t know how to contact rescue services.

After listening to their explanation, Li Jing’s gaze quickly focused on the drowning victim.

He saw the man with a face as pale as paper, devoid of any color, wet strands of golden hair stuck to his lifeless cheeks.

Seawater dripped continuously from his hair, pooling into a small puddle on the beach.

His lips were a purplish hue, slightly parted, occasionally oozing water with a salty sea odor.

The swim trunks on him were still dripping water, and he laid limply on the beach, showing no signs of struggle, clearly in a state of deep unconsciousness.

Li Jing gestured for Sophie to quickly dial the emergency number 120, while he fell into deep thought.

His mind raced, recalling the emergency survival skills he had learned through a system exchange, which automatically emerged in his mind at that moment.

He remembered those skills were useful on a plane before, and confronting this drowning emergency, the survival skill knowledge was even clearer in his mind.

Li Jing didn’t hesitate any longer; he swiftly and steadily knelt beside the drowning man.

He first extended his hand, expertly tilting the man’s head gently to the side, carefully clearing the man’s mouth and nasal cavity of mud, sand, and seaweed obstructions.

Li Jing’s actions were precise and decisive, avoiding secondary harm to the man.

Then, kneeling on one knee, he swiftly undone the man’s collar restriction with the other hand to ensure smooth breathing.

Next, Li Jing interlocked his hands, placing them at the midpoint of the man’s chest line, his arms straight, using his upper body strength to rhythmically press down vertically.

The compression depth was maintained at a minimum of 5 centimeters with a frequency between 100 to 120 times per minute.

Every 30 compressions, Li Jing would lift the man’s chin slightly, pinch his nose, take a deep breath, then seal the man’s mouth with his own, slowly giving two breaths, each lasting about 1 second, ensuring the man’s chest visibly rose and fell.

He repeated this with focused determination, sweat gradually appearing on his forehead without distracting his attention.

After several intense rounds of first aid, the drowning man’s chest suddenly heaved violently, and he spewed out a mouthful of water, slowly opening his eyes.

He first stared blankly at the sky, his gaze still lingering with post-traumatic fear and confusion.

Then he struggled to move his pupils, looking at his anxious yet joyful companions around him, his parched lips slightly parting, uttering weak sounds.

The other foreigners, seeing the man awake, were ecstatic, their faces flushed with joy, even tears in their eyes, they hurriedly gathered around him.

Some held his hand, incessantly inquiring about his physical condition; others excitedly patted his shoulder, murmuring words of thanks.

Meanwhile, Sophie stood by, her eyes wide open, filled with disbelief.

She stared intently at Li Jing, her amazed gaze gradually taking on a hint of admiration.

She hadn’t expected that Li Jing not only spoke excellent English but also knew how to perform first aid on drowning victims, and handled it so professionally.

At this moment, Li Jing’s image in her mind was elevated once more.

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Not long after, an ambulance arrived, wailing its sirens.

The drowning, unconscious foreign man, accompanied by his anxious and concerned girlfriend, hurried onto the vehicle, rushing towards the hospital.

The other foreign couple, after some discussion, decided to stay put.

Their travel van was parked nearby, and their tent was also set up here, with many belongings needing someone to watch over them.

Li Jing and Sophie naturally stayed as well.

After a bit of settling down, everyone gradually relaxed and started to converse.

Through further exchanges, Li Jing learned about the foreign couple who stayed behind.

The man’s name was Johnson, from Ireland, exuding a unique Irish enthusiasm and cheerfulness;

The woman was named Maria, a genuine Brit, her manner holding an air of English elegance.

Because of Li Jing and Sophie’s previous helpful assistance, Johnson and Maria were full of gratitude towards them, being extremely hospitable.

After sincere expressions of thanks, they invited Li Jing and Sophie to join them at their campsite for a meal.

The so-called campsite was simply tables and chairs set up with portable components and a canopy.

On the table, there were foods they purchased locally in China, alongside special snacks and canned goods they brought from home.

Li Jing tasted a few bites, finding the taste rather ordinary with nothing special, and thus didn’t continue eating.

Yet Johnson and Maria were enthusiastically persistent, continually engaging Li Jing and Sophie in conversation.

Fortunately, both Li Jing and Sophie could speak English, so communication went smoothly, leading to an enjoyable chat.

Unknowingly, the sky gradually darkened.

"It’s already getting dark, if you don’t mind, you can stay at our campsite for the night,"

Johnson naturally extended the invitation.

"We were riding motorcycles through, saw the scenery here, and decided to come down for a look,"

"Yes, we didn’t expect to meet you, and chatting away, we lost track of time." Sophie picked up where Li Jing left off.

Hearing the invitation to set up a tent and stay with Li Jing, her expression changed slightly. She surreptitiously glanced at Li Jing beside her, then at the darkening sky, her face blushing subtly. Finally, she spoke:

"We didn’t bring anything, so we won’t trouble you. We won’t stay here overnight."