The expressions on everyone's faces changed drastically.
"Is that... the direction of the coal mine?"
"Oh no! Something's happened!"
In this situation, the old man made a decisive move, shouting at the two figures who had already darted away.
"Go quickly, you don't need to worry about this place. We'll take care of things in the family compound. Just be careful and if you need me, just have someone come back and call me."
The old man's identity is not just that of a family member. In case of any real trouble or occasion, his status is such that he can hold the fort. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a pillar of strength. So no one thinks it's wrong for him to say such things.
Commander Lin and Qin Qinghuai had already run quite a distance, and the people here had also quieted down. This incident had completely washed away the laughter from before.
People working nearby rushed out to see what was happening. Seeing the old man, some came over to ask what was going on. Looking at the increasingly thick smoke rising from the mountain, the old man's expression became very serious.
"You all go about your business. There are people in charge over there. We just need to keep an eye on the family members and their home, and not let them get in our way."
Xiao Li,”
He turned to look at the bodyguard who had been accompanying him today.
"Go and explain to the patrol team that the family compound is closed and no one is allowed to approach the foot of the mountain."
In particular, everyone has taken good care of their children and explained the situation to their families. The specific circumstances are still uncertain. The closure of the family compound is to prevent unnecessary chaos. I know that everyone is busy at the end of the year and may have to go to the market to buy New Year's goods. Please be patient and cooperate with the military's actions.
For the sake of the soldiers who have already set off for the scene, and for the safety of ourselves and our families, please be patient. Thank you all.
The men were alright, but a few of the family members who gathered around complained. However, since the old man had already said so much, who had the nerve to say anything?
The sound was quite loud; the ground shook as a result. The family compound in front of them could hear it clearly as well. Jian Dan immediately grabbed the little one and ran into the yard. She, along with the old lady and other family members who had run out from nearby, gathered together. Looking at the direction of the ammonia smoke, they guessed that there might have been an accident at the coal mine behind the mountain.
As one of the first people to discover this coal mine, I have a special connection to it and pay more attention to it.
After a while, the old man came back and talked about the incorrect arrangements and his plans for the family compound. Jian Dan realized that things were not so simple.
"Dad, you mean it might be a coal mine gas explosion?"
"I'm not sure, but that sound was so loud. Surely someone couldn't have blown up the mountains, could they? Let's prepare for the worst. If nothing happens, that would be even better."
I really don't understand this aspect. At the time, the military took it very seriously and seemed to have found knowledgeable people and formulated a lot of safety measures before resuming construction. What's going on now?
But this wasn't the time to think about that. She considered how emergency response to such accidents would be handled in future generations.
"Dad, in this situation, it's inevitable that someone will get hurt, right?"
The old man suddenly turned around.
"I was so focused on the family compound that I forgot about this,"
They simply picked up the child and left.
"Mom and Dad, Dad has made all the arrangements at the family compound. I'll go to the hospital to see if there's anything I can do to help."
Jian Dan, after all, held the title of head of the parents' committee and was also a relative of the political commissar. In this situation, she couldn't simply ignore everything. The old lady quickly agreed and came to take the child.
"You go ahead and do your work, just leave the child to me."
The little one had just woken up and was still a bit groggy. She clung to Jian Dan's neck and wouldn't let go. The old lady tried to soothe her for a long time but couldn't, so Jian Dan simply stopped arguing with her.
"Mom, let her come with me. Even if there's work to be done here, I can't lift a finger. At most, I'll just have to talk. She won't be a problem."
On the way, they ran into Jiang Ping, who had just dropped Xiao An off at her neighbor's house, and the two hurriedly left the residential compound.
At the hospital entrance, Qin Qinghuai and several doctors and nurses stood there watching.
Why did you come here?
"Let me see if anyone can lend a hand. Everyone's already up there?"
"They've gone up,"
Qin Qinghuai's expression was grim. Just then, another loud bang erupted from above, the ground trembling even more violently than before. The little one was jolted a few times, then sat up dazedly.
"Mom, are you on the bus yet?"
They didn't have time to deal with her; the adults all looked towards the mountain with solemn expressions.
Qin Qinghuai staggered forward a few meters, clenching his fists. If it weren't for the fact that the two leaders couldn't go to the site at the same time and one of them needed to stay at home, he would never have been sitting here waiting anxiously.
"Ahem! Um, are you all ready? If it's an explosion, there will definitely be injured, and I estimate there will be quite a few,"
Doctor Qin gave her an approving look.
"Everything is ready: wards, supplies, medicines, operating rooms, and people who were resting have all been called back."
"That......"
"Political Commissar, Political Commissar, hurry, hurry and call the Political Commissar!"
A figure staggered ahead, running towards the camp.
"political commissar!"
The hospital was not far from the camp gate, and Qin Qinghuai quickly ran a few steps to meet it.
"I'm here, I'm here,"
The person turned straight around and, upon reaching him, collapsed to the ground almost instantly. Several doctors and nurses rushed over from behind.
"I'm fine, don't worry about me, Political Commissar, the higher-ups, cough cough!"
A sharp-eyed nurse ran back to the hospital and brought out a mug of water. After the man gulped it down, his breathing became much easier.
"Political Commissar, the men who went up the mountain encountered a herd of wild boars; some were injured."
"Huh? Wild boar?"
Qin Qinghuai was well aware of the soldiers' combat capabilities. They could certainly fight wild boars, but if there were many wild boars, their stamina would be insufficient, and they would indeed be at a disadvantage.
Moreover, they also had to go up the mountain to rescue the people at the coal mine, so they were probably anxious.
"Yes, we only went halfway before we encountered a herd of wild boars, more than a dozen of them. We, we covered some of the people and went up first. The regimental commander told us to come down the mountain to find the political commissar and ask him to send more people."
"Alright, stop talking for now. I'll handle it. Don't worry."
"Dr. Qin, could you please take a look at him? His clothes are covered in blood, and the wound is quite serious."
The man's cotton-padded coat was soaked with blood on the arms, and he was limping when he got up, so his leg was probably injured as well. It was not easy for him to still manage to run so far down the mountain to deliver the message.
After thinking for two minutes, Qin Qinghuai called Qin Yi over.
"Go and fetch the old man, Brother Zheng. Get the brothers at home together. They'll come up with me in a bit."
Simple surprise,
"You want the old man to watch your house?"
Qin Qinghuai's voice was already hoarse.
"We can't just wait around. Battalion Commander Xu and the others are at the sentry post. They're too far away to help in this urgent situation. That's the rule. Saving lives comes first."
"you,"
With a simple sigh, I handed the child to him.
"I'll go!"
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