Chapter 235 Mutual Goodwill
Although she only slept for about four hours, Xia Yuhuan's mental state has recovered quite well.
She quickly got up: "Sorry, I overslept."
"No, I called you right on time."
"I'll go do the shift change right away. They've been working non-stop, they must be even more tired." Xia Yuhuan said hurriedly, quickly packed up and left.
"Everyone is exhausted, but there's nothing we can do about it right now," the nurse who woke her up said, following behind her.
Xia Yuhuan went to hand over the shift to the doctor who was on duty earlier.
Poor visibility at night significantly reduces the efficiency of search operations.
As a result, the work of medical staff has become easier, and they have more opportunities to catch their breath.
Xia Yuhuan's main task at this moment is to keep an eye on the people who had surgery during the day, to prevent any accidents from happening to them at night, and to deal with other emergencies.
For example, if the soldiers searching for wounded soldiers find them and bring them over, she is responsible for their treatment.
After handing over her work, Xia Yuhuan hurriedly urged her colleagues to go and rest.
My colleagues were indeed exhausted, their heads spinning and their eyes bloodshot.
At this point, they didn't even have the energy for pleasantries; they went straight back to their respective rest tents and fell asleep immediately.
Even at night, injured people continued to be rescued. Xia Yuhuan and her team were still busy, but not as urgently as during the day when they were always busy.
Xia Yuhuan showed no impatience and treated each patient professionally and quickly.
As dawn broke, the disaster area was shrouded in a thick fog, filled with a suffocating sense of oppression.
Xia Yuhuan had just finished her work, handed over her shift, and went to eat.
When she arrived at a tent, she overheard a conversation.
"Captain, there are too many medical personnel and wounded soldiers, and we don't have enough food. What do we do now?"
"Given the current situation, how long can we hold out?"
Xia Yuhuan recognized the voice.
It's the military official who contacted Dr. Zeng yesterday, named Fang Hao.
"If we provide three meals a day, it will only be enough for everyone for two days at most, and we will have to control the amount, so we can't make sure everyone is full."
Fang Hao frowned upon hearing this. "How about this, our soldiers will eat one meal a day. We'll cook a little rice into porridge, and I'll have someone find some wild vegetables to cook in the porridge so everyone can have something to eat."
"Repairs are already underway outside. If we can hold on for a few more days, once the roads are open and the disaster situation eases, supplies will definitely be delivered."
"But if our brothers don't eat their fill, where will they get the strength to search and rescue?" the cook said in shock.
"Special cases require special treatment; there's nothing we can do about it."
"The rain has been almost nonstop. The medical staff arrived yesterday and have been busy all day. They have been working non-stop to rescue the injured, which is very taxing on their bodies."
"Medical staff are in worse physical condition than us, so we must prioritize ensuring they are well-fed, otherwise they are likely to fall ill easily."
"And as for the wounded, we must do our best to ensure they have something to eat. They need food to replenish their nutrition, otherwise, in this harsh environment, they won't be able to survive," Fang Hao said in a deep voice.
Xia Yuhuan moved her foot and accidentally kicked a pebble.
"Who's there? Come out!" Fang Hao shouted immediately.
Xia Yuhuan hurriedly came out.
She smiled awkwardly: "Sorry, I came here for breakfast, but I overheard your conversation."
Fang Hao saw that it was Xia Yuhuan, his lips moved, but he didn't scold her in the end.
He said to the head cook, "Do as I tell you, you can go now."
After everyone left, he came to Xia Yuhuan.
"Dr. Xia, please keep the news you just heard a secret."
"Otherwise, if news of the food shortage spreads, it will cause panic among everyone," Fang Hao said.
"Captain Fang, don't worry, I understand, I won't say anything wrong," Xia Yuhuan quickly replied.
"But if you cut back on the soldiers' rations to feed us and the wounded, what will happen to them?"
"They are the main force in the search and rescue, and they are doing the hardest, most tiring, and most dangerous work."
"They're not even being given enough to eat, so they don't even have the strength to go and rescue people."
"Don't worry, Dr. Xia. Our soldiers have all undergone rigorous training. They can endure even if they go without food for a day, let alone have one meal a day."
“The roads are already under construction outside. Once the roads are completed, supplies can be transported in, and then everything will be fine,” Fang Hao said.
Xia Yuhuan knew that he was referring to an optimistic scenario.
The repairs were completed in two days, and supplies from outside were brought in, allowing everyone to survive.
But what if the road can't be repaired in two days?
What about those soldiers who were already exhausted and starving?
Xia Yuhuan said, "Captain Fang, of course I know your good intentions."
"In the face of such a major disaster, human strength is indeed insignificant. However, while you are having the soldiers search and rescue, you can also have them look for food in the vicinity of the disaster area."
"There is a custom of storing food for winter here. If you can find one or two cellars for winter storage and the food inside is not spoiled, it can be used in an emergency."
"I know that the People's Liberation Army has a rule that it will not take a single needle or thread from the people, but rules are rules, but people are flexible. Right now, our most important thing is to survive."
"As for the food that was eaten, we can find the original owners in the disaster area after reconstruction and compensate them accordingly. What do you think?"
Fang Hao nodded slightly upon hearing this: "I understand, Dr. Xia."
"Thank you for providing such a solution. If our soldiers do come across a winter storage cellar with food inside, I will have them bring the food back."
Xia Yuhuan breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this: "Okay, then thank you for your hard work. I'll go have breakfast first, and I'll also be going out to help with the rescue later."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Dr. Xia. Go quickly," Fang Hao said hastily.
Xia Yuhuan was about to leave when she suddenly stopped.
"Captain Fang, this is for you."
As she spoke, she slipped an apple into Fang Hao's hand.
"I brought this apple from the office; I'm giving it to you to eat."
"Thank you for being so selfless in considering our needs and the wounded's," Xia Yuhuan said.
The apples were grown in Xia Yuhuan's space; they were large, delicious, and sweet—especially tasty.
Xia Yuhuan suddenly thought that Fang Hao had it tough too, so she decided to give him a taste.
Fang Hao quickly declined, saying, "No need, Dr. Xia. You should keep this to eat. It'll help you regain your energy when you're tired. It's a waste for me."
Xia Yuhuan glared at him: "How is it a waste to give you this?"
"If it weren't for you and the other soldiers protecting us, how could we have the peace of mind to rescue people?"
"This is the only one I have. Please accept it. I'm going to eat something now. Goodbye."
Xia Yuhuan said this and ran away.
Fang Hao tried to return the apple to Xia Yuhuan, but failed.
Looking at the big, red apple in his hand, his previously desperate and weary heart was warmed.
This is why he was willing to risk his life to protect this land.
Because the people living on this land are kind and lovely, and they deserve his and others like him to risk their lives to protect it.
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