Yun Jin leaned over and hugged him: "Don't worry, I won't lie to you. I really dreamed of a huge earthquake. The sky collapsed and the earth cracked. Houses collapsed. In the face of an earthquake, people can only feel helpless and desperate."
He Tingchuan noticed her distress and helplessness, patted her back, and comforted her through the small rice cake.
The next day, He Tingchuan received another call from his mother: "Your father went out last night and hasn't come back. Someone came to the house today. Did you ask your father to tell your superiors about this?"
He Tingchuan frowned: "Have you inquired about Dad's situation?"
Mrs. He said worriedly, "I asked around and they all said they were in a meeting and it's unclear when they'll be back. They only took two sets of clothes with them and won't even let me see them."
"Also, your eldest brother and sister-in-law are getting a divorce." Mother He didn't want to say it, but with her son and daughter-in-law in such a state, and not knowing what was going on with her husband, she had no one to confide in.
"Don't worry about their business, Mom. Just wait patiently. Dad will be back by tomorrow at the latest," He Tingchuan reassured her. After hanging up the phone, he saw Commander Chen and the political commissar walking towards him.
They looked at He Tingchuan with serious expressions, their faces grave: "Is the matter concerning Tang City reliable?"
He Tingchuan knew he couldn't hide it from them, and he nodded affirmatively.
Commander Chen looked at him, seemingly wanting to speak but then hesitated: "What irrefutable evidence do you have?"
The political commissar said, "Even the people at the Geological Bureau didn't notice it, how do you know?"
"He Tingchuan, do you know what punishment you would face if this hadn't happened?" Commander Chen had to tell He Tingchuan that some things are not just empty words.
There will be a price to pay.
He Tingchuan saluted: "I know."
Commander Chen clenched his fist: "Alright, since you know, I won't stop you. You need to take the nearest plane there right now. If it really happens, you can do disaster relief there. If not, you don't need to come back."
He Tingchuan: "...Can I go back to see my wife and daughter?"
Commander Chen left no room for negotiation: "This is an order!"
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