Chapter 399 Rescue 1

On the other side

The rescue team also encountered problems.

Grandpa Lin's house collapsed completely, and the rescue soldiers could only determine its approximate location from the exposed hands.

Slowly pry open the rubble with a crowbar.

They just dug out an opening big enough for one person to pass through.

Rescue soldier Xiao Liu had just gone in

Aftershocks strike suddenly

The ground shook violently.

Gravel was falling wildly from both sides of the cave entrance.

The opening was instantly halved.

"Quick! Block the hole with your bodies!"

Xu, the platoon leader in charge, shouted and he and two other rescue soldiers quickly lay down on either side of the cave entrance, using their backs to hold back the collapsing ruins.

This created a small, safe space for Xiao Liu, a soldier involved in the rescue efforts.

Xiao Liu, a soldier who was conducting the search and rescue operation inside, had just grabbed Grandpa Lin's exposed hand when he was hit in the back by falling rubble.

The impact made his vision go black.

He gripped Grandpa Lin's hand tightly but didn't let go.

Despite the pain, he gritted his teeth and shouted, "Grandpa, hang in there, I'll get you out of here!"

Grandpa Lin was trembling with pain, his voice weak: "I...I can't go on...please leave me alone..."

"Don't give up!"

Despite the excruciating pain, Xiao Liu used his other hand to grope and remove the rubble from Grandpa Lin's body.

The rescue soldiers outside then passed ropes through the narrow opening to help Xiao Liu secure Grandpa Lin's body.

Aftershocks are still ongoing

Platoon Leader Xu's back was burning with pain from the falling rubble.

He gritted his teeth and persevered with great willpower.

As I watched the rubble keep sliding down, my unease grew.

"Xiao Liu! Quick, the cave entrance is about to collapse!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Liu took a deep breath and used all his strength to drag Grandpa Lin toward the cave entrance, while the rescue soldiers outside worked together to pull the rope.

The moment Grandpa Lin was pulled out of the hole, the entire ruins collapsed completely.

Xiao Liu was pulled out by the rescue soldiers, but as soon as he got away, the rescue site was completely buried by rubble.

Although Mr. Lin was seriously injured, he was still conscious.

They were covered in dust, and some of the rescue soldiers were even bleeding.

Thinking about her previous malicious speculations, she cried out of guilt.

She choked out, "I was wrong... I shouldn't have distrusted the organization... If it weren't for you saving my life... I..."

Some of the people who came to help saw this scene and their eyes instantly welled up with tears.

...

The residents at the resettlement site watched as the houses continued to collapse and the rescue teams worked tirelessly.

My emotions gradually shifted from fear to relief.

They were lucky because they evacuated in time, and apart from property loss, there were basically no casualties.

The brigade leader, who had previously resisted the evacuation during the wheat harvest, grabbed the commune cadres and then pulled a passing soldier back.

He thanked them incoherently: "Thank you so much. If it weren't for your repeated persuasion..."

“Our entire brigade will be buried in the rubble.”

"Thank you for not giving up on us and for saving us."

Gu Yihan then led Zhang Mei and the other military dependents to set up a large pot and start cooking.

She planned to make some hot mushroom soup to send to the soldiers who were helping with the rescue.

Although Tangshi and surrounding counties and cities were evacuated in time, there were no casualties.

However, there are still some stubborn people who refuse to evacuate for various reasons.

Rescue soldiers are going to conduct search and rescue operations; aftershocks are frequent, and many soldiers may be injured.

While Gu Yihan was making the soup, she secretly added a bottle of medicine, hoping to help alleviate their pain.

The women and children at the resettlement site also learned to care for the wounded.

Lu Huailin braved the aftershocks to reach the nearest threshing ground rescue point.

Soldiers involved in the rescue were seen bandaging each other's wounds.

They immediately stepped forward and asked, "How is the situation? Have all the trapped villagers been rescued?"

Captain Wu saluted: "Reporting to the division commander, the trapped brothers Wang Erma have been successfully rescued, and two soldiers sustained minor injuries!"

Lu Huailin nodded, his gaze turning solemn as he looked at the collapsed ruins.

"Notify all rescue sites that aftershocks may still occur. Tell the soldiers to be careful and to take proper protective measures during rescue operations."

"Prioritize the safety of yourself and the trapped people!"

He then rushed to the rescue site where Grandpa Lin was located and was relieved to see that he had been taken to a temporary medical point.

The people at the resettlement site saw the soldiers risking aftershocks to rescue people.

Many people's eyes welled up with tears.

Some people silently went back and took out the scarce fabric in their homes, tearing it into strips.

Go help the medic bandage the wounds of the injured rescue soldiers.

Some young and strong men volunteered to participate in the rescue: "Commander Lu, we can help too, we can help too."

"We're familiar with the terrain, let's join the rescue team in the search and rescue!"

Looking at the people who volunteered, Lu Huailin felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

He immediately agreed: "Okay! Organize a joint military-civilian search and rescue team. Everyone, be careful and follow the soldiers' orders!"

With the help of locals from Tang City, the number of rescue workers also increased.

When encountering people in distress, there is strength in numbers.

The rescue channel was being dug faster and faster.

More and more people are being successfully rescued.

On the distant ruins, rescue teams continued their search and rescue efforts, with rescue soldiers moving through the dust.

He Shengli carried a large iron bucket and walked up to Lu Huailin.

He repeated Gu Yihan's repeated instructions: "Commander, my sister-in-law said this soup is for the injured!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Huailin paused for a moment, then understood the meaning behind Gu Yihan's words.

Immediately bring the injured soldiers of Company Commander Wu to drink the soup.

Company Commander Wu glanced at the covered iron barrel, puzzled, and immediately ran to notify others.

A short while

Rescue soldiers and civilians who were injured while searching for trapped people during the aftershocks have all come over.

Even with injuries, they wore genuine smiles.

People around Tang City were mostly relocated to temporary settlements, and the soldiers continued their earthquake preparedness training every day.

Those who were trapped were also aware of earthquake preparedness, and thanks to the timely search and rescue efforts, all of them survived.

Now, as I drink this warm mushroom soup, I feel that the pain in my body has lessened considerably.

late at night

The rescue operation was temporarily over. When Lu Huailin returned to the tent, he saw Gu Yihan asleep with her back against the wooden bed.

The mushroom soup in the enamel mug on the ground was still steaming, which told him that his wife had just returned not long ago.

He went over, gently pulled the blanket over himself, and carefully covered his wife with it.

I moved very gently, afraid of waking her.

Frequent aftershocks made it difficult for Gu Yihan to sleep soundly.

She opened her eyes the moment the blanket was placed on her.

When he saw it was Lu Huailin, his voice was hoarse, but his eyes instantly cleared, and he asked anxiously, "Were there any casualties?"

Lu Huailin sat on the edge of the bed, pulled her into his arms, and held her hand tightly.

He nodded and said softly, "There were no casualties."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yihan's heart instantly calmed down.