So Lu Yuan handed the phone back to Lao Qin, and then the group rushed to the logistics department and found radiation protection suits and gas masks. After everyone put on their gear, Lu Yuan drove at high speed towards the mining area where the explosion had occurred.
Because the road was very rugged, the car was not going very fast. Lu Yuan was anxious, afraid that being late might affect his retreat. So he could only try to increase the speed as much as possible. While ensuring safety, everyone held tightly to the car's handrails to avoid being hit by the car.
Finally, after driving for about half an hour, the car spotted thick smoke billowing in the distance. A thick black fog was raging over the area in front of them, and Lao Qin, sitting in the passenger seat, was already shocked.
"How...how could it be so fast? It was just tens of kilometers ahead a moment ago, and now it's already here!"
Seeing Old Qin's terrified expression, everyone's faces showed a hint of panic.
"President Lu, let's go back quickly, or it will be too late!"
"Yes, Lu Yuan, we can't delay any longer. If we keep delaying, it will really be too late. Let's try to hold on to what we can now and come back after the fog clears!"
Looking at the black fog in the distance, Lu Yuan pondered for a moment before turning back to ask Lao Qin, "How effective is the gas protection in our housing?"
Hearing Lu Yuan's question, a hint of confusion flashed across Old Qin's face, so he quickly replied, "Yes, it's protected three times the standard! Ordinary toxicity can't penetrate our residential area! Plus, there's an internal circulation system inside, so people will be fine staying in there!"
Hei Zi, on the other hand, thought that Lu Yuan had gone mad, still trying to hide in the residential area to avoid the black mist at this time, something he had witnessed firsthand.
When he was searching for the gold mining team in the rift valley with Lu Yuan and the others, he had also encountered this poisonous fog. The toxicity of this fog was so strong that it was terrifying. He still vaguely remembered the appearance of the little boy who was inhaled by the fog before he died.
"If the standard is three times higher, does this toxic fog mean it's three times more toxic than normal?"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately shook their heads, because none of them were from the laboratory and had no knowledge of the toxicity of this poison. Seeing that no one knew, Lu Yuan quickly took out his phone and dialed Chen Yan's number.
The other party answered the phone quickly. Chen Yan was a little flustered and asked hurriedly, "Lu Yuan, you didn't run off to the earthquake zone, did you? Come back quickly! I heard there's a toxic fog there! Everyone is waiting for you to come back!"
"Don't rush, I have a question for you. I taught you how to test the toxicity of this fog last time. What were the results?"
"Huh? Oh, the test results for this toxic fumes are in. It's about three times more toxic than ordinary hydrogen sulfide! After all, they're both products of nature, so they shouldn't be too toxic!"
After pondering for a moment, Lu Yuan nodded secretly.
"Since it's three times the standard, then our building safety level is three times the standard, so it should be able to withstand this toxic fog!"
"What? You're not saying we're going to hide here to avoid this toxic fog, are you? Absolutely not! Our isolation measures are good, but once this toxic fog rises, it won't dissipate for at least ten days to two weeks. If we all stay at home during this time, we'll definitely drain all the oxygen inside, and then the ventilation system will suck in all the toxic fog. We won't be able to survive that!"
"Okay, I understand!"
After saying that, Lu Yuan hung up the phone, while Chen Yan was so angry that she stomped her feet. At this point, Lu Yuan still had a glimmer of hope, but she was getting anxious. However, when she dialed the number again, Lu Yuan did not answer.
At that moment, Lu Yuan took out his binoculars and looked into the far distance. He saw countless people running desperately in the endless rift valley. Their speed was no match for the speed of the poisonous fog behind them. Those who were able had already started to retreat in cars. Those covered by the poisonous fog behind them fell to the ground one after another, unable to get up again.
"That bastard, he's finally getting his comeuppance. Let's go, let's retreat!" After saying that, Lu Yuan put down his binoculars, turned the car around, and sped off towards the base.
As soon as they arrived at the base entrance, a large group of people surrounded them, all of them looking panicked. Some had even packed their belongings, while the foremen were desperately trying to persuade the workers to return to their quarters.
"President Lu, should we retreat or not? I heard that a toxic fog has been released; we should get out of here quickly!"
"Yes, Mr. Lu, if we don't retreat now, it will really be too late. Saving our lives is the most important thing!"
"We don't want to die, Mr. Lu, let's get out of here!"
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Everyone was saying in unison that they wanted to evacuate, but Lu Yuan looked at the fish in the pond and the cattle, sheep and poultry on the grassland and felt a little reluctant. However, once they evacuated, they didn't know when they would be able to return.
Finally, Lu Yuan stood on the high platform, gritted his teeth, and pressed his hand down, saying to everyone, "Don't panic, everyone. The poisonous fog is still some distance away from us. Everyone listen to my orders. Now put all your personal belongings back in your residences, and take half a month's worth of food. We're going to the high ground to take shelter!"
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