However, with frequent aftershocks, each tremor could pose a significant risk to rescuers.
Moreover, the complex and harsh environment below also placed extremely high demands on the rescuers.
Rescue workers need to possess unparalleled willpower, superb professional skills, and indomitable courage to successfully complete this exceptionally arduous task in such an extremely harsh environment.
They not only need to understand some building-related knowledge, but also need to consider that the space for tunnel excavation is limited, only accommodating one or two people at a time, which is undoubtedly a huge test of the rescuers' physical strength.
After careful consideration, He Chaoyang resolutely decided to personally carry out the mission.
However, another problem remains – who should be taken down with him? Given the uncertainty about the extent of the wounded soldier's injuries, the best candidate to go down with him would be a doctor.
He Chaoyang's gaze quickly swept over the several military doctors who had volunteered to go down with him earlier, just as he was about to call roll.
Suddenly, a clear and pleasant voice rang out: "Commander He, let me go down with you! I am familiar with first aid for the wounded, and I can handle any emergency situation promptly."
Moreover, the passage is very narrow. If you are in charge of clearing the stones at the front, then if the comrades behind you are tall men, there may not be enough space to move the cleared stones out.
Therefore, I believe I am the most suitable candidate.
Upon hearing this voice, He Chaoyang instinctively objected: "Absolutely not! It's far too dangerous down there, and given your current physical condition, you simply can't keep up with my digging speed."
If the dirt and rocks I've dug out aren't cleared away in time, the passage will be blocked. At that point, not only will the trapped people be unable to escape, but even we ourselves will be unable to get out.
At this moment, Chen Shuning had a strong premonition that if he didn't go down with him, He Chaoyang might face great danger.
Therefore, Chen Shuning's attitude was unusually firm. She pointed to the military doctors who had just stepped forward and said, "I believe I am the most suitable candidate."
I can guarantee that I can promptly clean up the soil and rocks you dig out.
On the contrary, look at those few guys; just having them lie down in the passageway would probably fill it up, let alone turning around to move all that dirt and rocks.
Although He Chaoyang was also very tall and strong, he only needed to dig in front with an entrenching tool, while the people following behind faced a more complicated task: not only did they have to put the excavated items into baskets, but they also had to turn around and carry the full baskets out.
Obviously, this kind of work is more suitable for people with a smaller build.
In addition, Chen Shuning has a secret weapon – she has a special space that she can use to store supplies.
In this way, some of the items that He Chaoyang dug up do not need to be transported away. She can secretly put some of them into the space, which greatly shortens the time required for the rescue.
Most importantly, Chen Shuning sensed that this rescue operation might be accompanied by risks.
If she could stay by He Chaoyang's side, she could immediately pull him into the space to avoid danger in case of an emergency.
If she hadn't been there, and a secondary collapse had occurred, not only would the safety of those trapped have been compromised, but the rescue personnel would likely have been killed as well.
So, with Chen Shuning's winks and gestures, He Chaoyang obviously thought of Chen Shuning's magical space, even though he knew clearly that Chen Shuning was the most suitable person for this rescue.
But deep down, he was extremely unwilling to let his beloved wife take even the slightest risk—after all, the rescue operation was far too dangerous.
Seeing that He Chaoyang was still hesitant, Chen Shuning made a decisive move and used her last resort: "He Chaoyang, I promised my son that I would bring his father back safely!"
Upon hearing the word "son," He Chaoyang's heart softened instantly.
He was fully aware of the danger of this rescue mission. If something unexpected happened, his wife's mysterious space might be able to save their lives.
Thinking of his precious son who had just been born, He Chaoyang felt a surge of warmth in his heart, but at the same time, he felt the burden on his shoulders was even heavier.
Despite his inner turmoil, he gritted his teeth and agreed to let Chen Shuning join him in the rescue operation.
Before long, the two quickly donned their heavy gear and carried all the necessary tools, resolutely stepping into the passage that the soldiers had already half-cleared.
However, once inside the passage, they discovered that the situation was far more difficult than they had anticipated; the space was extremely narrow, with almost no room for maneuver.
Several groups of people had previously participated in the excavation work, but due to limitations, the work had to be temporarily suspended.
He Chaoyang carefully descended into the passage, first carefully examining its current condition, and then reconfirming the exact location of the trapped person.
After careful consideration, he found a relatively safe location close to the trapped people and prepared to begin digging.
He Chaoyang chose a digging location at the angle supported by two precast slabs. He skillfully and quickly wielded his tools, digging continuously into the hard soil and rocks.
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