Chapter 393 Survey Results
Holding his breath, Lu Huailin drove straight to his father's residence after leaving.
Mr. Lu had just finished dinner, put on his glasses, and was about to read a book when he saw Lu Huailin walk in with a gloomy face.
Knowing he must have something to do at this hour, I put down my newspaper and asked directly, "What happened?"
Lu Huailin sat directly opposite his father and recounted everything that had happened that day, his voice filled with anxiety and guilt.
“Dad, you know my wife isn’t one to talk nonsense. If she says there’s going to be an earthquake in Tang City, then it’s definitely true!”
"But my superiors don't believe me, I..."
Lu's father interrupted him, staring at Lu Huailin with sharp, eagle-like eyes: "Don't rush to say these things."
"Do you really believe what Xiaohan said about this incident, and that you weren't blinded by your emotions?"
Lu Huailin was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then immediately said, "Dad, I trust my wife. She wouldn't joke about something that concerns the lives of hundreds of thousands of people!"
Lu Huailin knew Gu Yihan better than anyone else; she was neither vain nor arrogant.
She was always careful with her words and actions when speaking to people, and she never boasted about having life-saving medicine.
Mr. Lu was silent for a moment, then looked at Lu Huailin deeply, his fingertips rhythmically tapping on the wooden armrest of the sofa.
He also knew that Gu Yihan was no ordinary person.
If what happened in Tang City is true, Mr. Lu's eyes narrowed slightly.
He said in a deep voice, "How do you want me to help you?"
Lu Huailin suddenly looked up, his eyes slightly moist: "Dad, thank you!"
Mr. Lu glanced at Lu Huailin and said with a smile, "You brat, you're my son, how could I not know what you're thinking?"
"Dad, I would like to ask you to help persuade Deputy Commander Sun and his men to send geological experts to Tang City for on-site investigation to see if there are any abnormalities."
"If there are any abnormalities!"
Lu Huailin raised his eyes and looked at his father with a serious expression.
His tone was resolute and unwavering: "Dad, for the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, I can't gamble, and I can't afford to gamble!"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Lu laughed loudly: "Good lad, you are a descendant of the Lu family."
After saying that, he stood up, went upstairs, and changed into a clean and tidy military uniform.
Forty minutes later
Mr. Lu, full of energy, pushed open the door to the conference room of the Beijing Municipal Command.
When the leaders saw that Mr. Lu had arrived, they quickly stood up to offer him a seat.
Father Lu waved his hand and said directly, "Everyone, we are all comrades-in-arms who fought the Japanese together in the same battle robes, and who survived by chance and shared life and death."
"Having gone through life and death together for forty years, my brothers know my character well. I have never treated the lives of soldiers and civilians as a joke!"
"Huailin's wife, Gu Yihan, is a steady and patriotic young woman who would never speak carelessly!"
"Regarding the earthquake in Tang City, I pledge my honor from decades of the War of Resistance against Japan and my guarantee to the Party, requesting that the organization immediately send someone to investigate!"
Deputy Commander Sun's face stiffened. After dismissing the younger ones, the older ones arrived and immediately tried to pressure them by appealing to their emotions.
I really don't know if these two have both lost their minds or what.
It's obviously nonsense, yet they still believe it.
Deputy Commander Sun deliberately sighed and said, "Commander Lu, it's not that we don't trust you."
"But this situation is too special. The direct withdrawal of troops without any evidence...this threatens the stability of Beijing..."
Lu's father raised his hand to interrupt Deputy Commander Sun: "Stability cannot come at the cost of the lives of ordinary people!"
“I know you have concerns. Here’s what we’ll do: Huai Lin will be in charge of all related work in Tang City.”
"If anything goes wrong, I will take full responsibility and accept any disciplinary action from the organization!"
Although Lu's father has retired, he still participates in decision-making for major military matters, which has led to his considerable prestige within the military.
Upon hearing this, the leaders exchanged glances.
That old Lu, he's still got such a sharp tongue. If you disagree with them, you're accused of not caring about the people.
They agreed, feeling aggrieved.
However, Lu's father took the initiative to take responsibility for the Tang City earthquake, and said that they would not be responsible for anything that happened in the future.
Seeing the other leaders nodding at him, Deputy Commander Sun stepped forward.
He said helplessly, "Commander Lu, since you've said so, then we'll approve it."
"Immediately dispatch four geological experts, escorted overnight by a reconnaissance team from the military region, to Tang City for reconnaissance!"
After speaking, his gaze fell on Lu Huailin behind Lu's father: "The survey of Tang City will be fully handled by Commander Lu, but please keep it confidential to avoid panic."
Approved
Lu Huailin immediately saluted the leaders, promising that he would never betray the organization's trust.
The next day
Gu Yihan got up with thick dark circles under her eyes. She had been anxiously waiting for Lu Huailin until three o'clock last night.
I couldn't wait any longer, so I had no choice but to go to sleep.
When I went downstairs, I saw Lu Huailin sitting at the dining table eating breakfast, and I was stunned for a moment.
She quickly ran to his side and sat down, anxiously asking, "How is it?"
Lu Huailin looked up and glanced at Lai Di, who had just come out of his mother's bedroom.
With outsiders present, he couldn't say much, so he simply patted his wife's hand.
He smiled and comforted her, "Honey, I might be quite busy in the coming days and won't have much time to spend with you."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yihan's eyes lit up instantly, and she quickly nodded, saying, "It's alright, you go ahead with your work!"
After saying that, she went to the bathroom in a cheerful mood.
Hao Hao blinked, looking at Lu Huailin with a puzzled expression: "Dad, what kind of riddle are you and Mom playing?"
Lu Huailin peeled an egg and put it in Hao Hao's bowl, urging, "Hurry up and eat yours!"
For the next month, Lu Huailin worked long hours, leaving early and returning late.
Sometimes he's so busy that he doesn't go home to his family compound for several days in a row.
Aside from work, Gu Yihan spends all her time nervously calculating time.
They even forgot that it was Lu's eldest sister's turn to take care of Lu's mother, and it was Lai Di who reminded them.
She waited at home for several days, but Sister Lu never came to her door, and she didn't know where she was.
We can only put it aside for now and wait for Lu Huailin to return.
In early June, the survey team returned, and the results they brought made everyone's hearts tighten.
The low-level crust in Tangshi and the surrounding areas is experiencing unusually frequent activity.
The underground rock faults are not smooth, but uneven. These "bumps" act like locks to hold the fault in place and prevent it from sliding.
The fault is now under constant stress due to abnormal crustal movement, and the "locks" on the fault are being pressed tighter and tighter.
The presence of minute cracks and ruptures indicates a risk of a strong earthquake.
However, even geological experts are unable to determine the exact time of the earthquake.
When the report was presented to the higher-ups, everyone's hearts sank, and no one dared to take it lightly.
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