☆, Chapter 167 Joint Search and Rescue
Upon hearing this, Si Youlin hesitated for a moment, then lowered his eyes slightly without offering any explanation.
He now knew he was in the wrong, and that things had come to this because of his own stubbornness. He dared not defy Si Zuochen, so he naturally had to listen to whatever Si Zuochen said.
On the other side, after Si Yanxiao sped to his destination, the search and rescue team had already set up a cordon to prevent outsiders from entering.
Upon seeing this, Si Yanxiao's heart skipped a beat. Ignoring the warnings around him, he tried to rush in.
The rescue workers nearby quickly reached out to stop him and warned, "Sir, there has been a landslide here. It's very dangerous. Please leave immediately."
Upon hearing this, Si Yanxiao frowned and said coldly, "Get out of the way! The person trapped inside is my child. I want to participate in the search and rescue!"
Upon hearing this, the rescue team quickly reassured him, saying softly, "Sir, don't worry. Our people have already gone in to carry out the rescue. You haven't received any professional training, so it would be very dangerous for you to go in."
Si Yanxiao listened, a hint of anxiety flashing across his face. Unwilling to waste any more words with him, he said directly, "Who is in charge? Let him come see me!"
Hearing his tough tone, the search and rescue personnel were momentarily unsure of who he was, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across their faces.
Just as the two were arguing, a person walked towards them from a short distance away. When the person reached them, their expression turned serious, and they asked in a low voice, "What happened?"
The rescue team quickly explained, "Captain, this gentleman is a family member of the trapped person, and he insists on going in."
Upon hearing this, the man referred to as the captain turned cold, looked up at Si Yanxiao, and said in a cold voice, "Sir, please cooperate with our operation and do not make things difficult for us."
Seeing that they were clearly not allowing him to travel together, Si Yanxiao's eyes narrowed. He took out his phone and called Gu Nan, coldly looking at the person in front of him, and spoke about the current situation.
Gu Nan raised her hand to pause the meeting and replied in a low voice, "Okay, I'll take care of it right away."
After hanging up the phone, the search and rescue team members were still trying to persuade him, but Si Yanxiao remained silent until the captain's phone rang, at which point a slight change appeared on his face.
The captain replied respectfully to the person opposite him, "Yes, okay..."
"Yes, I understand, don't worry."
After a few brief words, the conversation ended. He pursed his lips slightly and then instructed the person beside him, "Let them pass."
"Captain, this..." The man looked puzzled and wanted to say something, but the captain stopped him with a look.
He pulled up the cordon, looked at Si Yanxiao, and said in a low voice, "Come in."
Si Yanxiao responded and approached. The captain took two steps forward and said softly, "Mr. Si, I'm sorry. We were very disrespectful just now. We have already given orders that you will be joining us in the search and rescue operation. However, there may be some danger."
"It's alright." Si Yanxiao's eyes sharpened, and he nodded slightly before saying, "I'm sorry to be involved in the search in this way, but my child is in danger right now, and I'm extremely anxious. I can't just wander around outside aimlessly waiting for news."
Hearing Si Yanxiao's explanation, the captain's prejudice against him for abusing his power lessened a bit, and he quickly replied, "Yes, I understand."
After saying that, he waved to the people not far away and then instructed, "Take Mr. Si to get his equipment ready."
Si Yanxiao nodded slightly and followed the man away.
Watching his retreating figure, a look of surprise flashed across the face of the guard at the perimeter, and he asked in a low voice, "Captain, why did you suddenly change your mind and let him in?"
Upon hearing this, the search and rescue team leader turned to look at him seriously and said in a deep voice, "The order from above is not to meddle in things that are not your business."
Having said that, she ignored the doubt on his face and walked away.
He originally thought it was just an ordinary family member, but who knew it would be the president of the Si Group.
No wonder he was able to get orders from the provincial authorities with just one phone call, and they repeatedly emphasized that his safety must be guaranteed.
It was truly unexpected that the trapped person's identity was so important, which added a lot of pressure to him.
Si Yanxiao put on boots specially designed to prevent mud and slip, and followed the search and rescue team around, searching everywhere. The torrential rain blurred the visibility, making the search and rescue even more difficult.
Just then, a rumbling sound came from the valley, and a faint movement could be felt on the ground.
The search and rescue team leader was the first to notice something was wrong and immediately shouted a warning: "Everyone, run up the hillside immediately!"
Upon hearing this, everyone realized what was happening, their expressions changed drastically, and they hurriedly and orderly ran upwards.
Si Yanxiao didn't understand these geological reasons, and a look of doubt flashed across his face. The captain quickly pulled him away and fled in that direction.
Just as the group reached the top of the slope, they saw a mudslide at the spot where they had just been, which caused a sudden landslide and collapse.
Si Yanxiao immediately felt as if he had survived a disaster, and his eyes were filled with astonishment as he looked at the scene before him.
He then asked in surprise, "How did you know a mudslide would occur?"
The search and rescue team leader wiped the rain off his face, his brow furrowed slightly, and replied softly, "Continuous heavy rainfall in the mountainous area has caused severe soil infiltration. Once the soil saturation reaches a critical point, it can lead to the loosening of the mountainside, resulting in mudslides."
"The torrential rain has been falling for so long, it was bound to happen sooner or later. And when it does happen, there will be a sign: the river will make a rumbling sound, and there will be a slight earthquake."
Upon hearing this, a look of understanding flashed in Si Yanxiao's eyes, and he couldn't help but admire these frontline rescue workers who walked on the edge of danger and had to maintain a high degree of vigilance at all times.
Seeing that Si Yanxiao looked thoughtful, the search and rescue team leader said softly, "Mr. Si, let's go."
"Okay, sure." Si Yanxiao nodded, then stepped forward and followed the group to search ahead.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Si Zuochen's body temperature remained high. Jiang Ran looked at his uncomfortable expression and couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.
The rain outside showed no signs of letting up, so she could only keep them inside the cave.
"Ah!" Si Youlin suddenly screamed. Si Zuochen looked puzzled and asked in a hoarse voice, "What's wrong?"
“Snakes…there are snakes there!” Si Youlin pointed to a spot, his face filled with fear.
He wasn't afraid of insects, but he was terrified of soft-bodied, wriggling reptiles. Just looking at them from afar made his scalp tingle, and Si Zuochen couldn't help but feel a chill.
Jiang Ran looked in the direction he pointed and indeed saw a snake flicking its tongue at them. Compared to their fear, she was much calmer.
His eyes sharpened, and he looked around. He saw snake and insect marks on the walls and the ground, but he hadn't noticed them because he was worried about Si Zuochen and the others.
Seeing Si Youlin's pale face and white lips, Jiang Ran quickly comforted him softly, "The cave is damp and dark, so snakes and insects will naturally appear. Don't be afraid, I'm here. I'll kill it if it dares to come near."
Si Youlin's lips trembled slightly as he listened to Jiang Ran's assurance, a hint of doubt flashing across his face. He asked tremblingly, "Aren't you...aren't you afraid?"
“I’m not afraid,” Jiang Ran replied, her tone firm.
Clearly, her firm attitude reassured Si Youlin, and Jiang Ran instantly became the backbone of the team.
Si Youlin unconsciously moved a little closer to her. Jiang Ran reached out and pulled the two of them into her arms. The two of them did not flinch. At this moment, it was as if the three of them depended on each other for survival.
Si Youlin kept her eyes closed, not daring to look at the snake, but she couldn't suppress her curiosity and peeked at it. She found that it was still in the same place, staring at them intently, without moving an inch.
A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes as he looked at Jiang Ran and asked in a low voice, "Why isn't it moving?"
Jiang Ran looked down and instantly understood. No wonder there had been no trace of snakes or insects around them for so long, leading them to overlook that the cave was also a den of snakes and insects.
All of this was thanks to Si Zuochen, whose injuries inadvertently saved them from being frightened.
He carries the aura of a white tiger, and is the king of all beasts, not to mention snakes, insects, rats and ants. The scent of blood on his hands will spread around, forming an invisible protective umbrella.
To a snake, it is no different from sulfur, so it only dares to observe from afar but dares not approach.
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