"Qin Feng, don’t you have a girlfriend? Why did the director ask you to come?"

On the plane, Cui Yiming next to him curiously asked.

"Don’t you have a girlfriend too? Why did you come?"

Qin Feng teased him with a smile.

"Well, we’ve been fighting lately. She insists on getting married in Beijing, but can people like us afford it? Sigh~"

Cui Yiming smiled awkwardly, shaking his head helplessly,

"Actually, I also want to get married in Beijing, but we both work there and our wedding house is back home. We’re still renting now..."

He began to recount his story, and Qin Feng nodded as he listened.

Cui Yiming, 35 years old, is a chief physician in critical care medicine, with a multidisciplinary Ph.D. from Peking Union Medical College, and spent two years abroad.

He’s been in critical care at Peking Union for three years, recently promoted to attending physician earlier this year, which is considered quite fast.

Though doctors’ salaries are good, critical care is too busy.

His girlfriend also studied medicine and works at the Daxing District Maternity Hospital in Beijing; they often spend little time together.

After eight years of dating, both of them are past thirty, and their families have been urging them for a while.

But on one hand, they’re busy with work; on the other, some issues between families haven’t been resolved.

The main problem is work!

"Sigh, being a doctor isn’t easy. I actually envy you, Qin Feng."

Saying this, Cui Yiming looked at him with some envy,

"You see, you graduated from college, but you’re so capable. Sometimes I wonder if you’re a protagonist with a system in a novel, like those doctors in Surgical Live Room or The Great Doctor Ling Ran, hahaha~"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Feng felt a tremor in his heart and smiled awkwardly.

Damn it!

You guessed it right!

If it weren’t for the system, how could I have come this far?

I probably would’ve been riding a tricycle instead!

...

About four hours later,

everyone had a simple airline meal and closed their eyes to rest.

Ding dong~

Soon, the flight attendant’s voice came over the intercom, announcing the plane was about to land.

"Everyone, gather your belongings, disembark, and assemble by groups for further instructions."

The moment they reached the ground, it signified the start of their fight against the disaster.

"Quick, quick, quick! Everyone, orderly disembark!"

Following the guiding voice, Qin Feng and others immediately stood up, slung on their backpacks, and disembarked, awaiting orders.

At this moment, they saw beside the following plane, a large group in camouflage suits had already assembled.

The military is here too!

And Vice President Yuan Bin was chatting not far away with a man in military uniform and several middle-aged men, after which he called the leaders of the two rescue teams over.

"Everyone, listen to me."

Deputy Director of Emergency Medicine Gao Sheng walked back to the front of the team and announced loudly,

"Emergency, Critical Care, Orthopedics personnel, step out of formation, and assemble under Vice President Yuan Bin."

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng and the others stepped out of the team and stood before Yuan Bin.

"An important task awaits you now."

In front of the team, Vice President Yuan Bin and another middle-aged soldier in camouflage, with four stars on his shoulder, looked at everyone,

"There’s been a severe mudslide in Mao County, breaking through the flood defense. We need you to address medical issues for evacuated civilians at the front line. Do you understand?"

"Understood!"

"Good, Director Gao Sheng and Major General Zhao will lead you and the medical supplies to the disaster area alongside the military."

Simple, direct!

No unnecessary words.

"Everyone, follow me, board the vehicle."

With that, everyone boarded the vehicles without looking back, heading to one of the most perilous disaster zones.

This journey consisted of five buses, nearly two hundred people, the majority in military camouflage. They sat upright, their faces devoid of any emotion or fear.

In front of these brave, capable, and determined warriors, death is just a paper tiger.

Ding dong~

At this moment, Qin Feng received a text message on his phone.

[Boss, all medical helicopters are expected to arrive at the safe point near the disaster area in two hours, ready to enter as soon as conditions allow.]

He replied to the message and turned off his phone.

Outside, heavy rain poured down. In the distance, the mountains were just visible; they were about to enter the mountains where the signal would be severely affected.

Rumble~

Suddenly,

a loud boom resonated from outside, shaking the entire mountain road.

Screech~

The vehicle stopped. The deafening sound startled everyone, prompting them to rise and peer out the windows.

"What the hell is that?"

"That’s terrifying! The whole mountain collapsed."

"Is this a landslide? It’s my first time seeing one live."

"If we were a few minutes earlier, we’d all be dead."

"Oh my god~ My legs are shaking."

...

Gazing ahead, a massive chunk of mountain broke off, sliding down and inundating the highway, breaking it, drawing frightened exclamations from many.

The younger nurses’ faces showed fear and dread, trembling all over.

This is a disaster!

"The road is blocked."

Witnessing the scene, the major general in front adopted a solemn expression, ordering the driver to open the door as he stepped out and opened a satellite phone.

Qin Feng also saw the landslide and couldn’t help but gasp.

A landslide over two hundred meters long and likely a hundred meters wide completely blocked this mountain road.

The vehicles couldn’t pass!

"All medical personnel remain in the vehicles, await our instructions."

The major general returned quickly, addressing the masses,

"Third Company!"

Whoosh~

Immediately, those in camouflage stood up straightaway.

"Disembark and line up!"

Rumble~

Without a moment’s hesitation or word, they alighted from the vehicle.

Over a hundred donned in deep green raincoats formed ranks in the pouring rain, standing like pine trees.

"Everyone!"

Swoosh~

"At ease, attention!"

"We just received orders from the command center. We need to clear this road within 6 hours and reach the disaster area in Mao County before dark.

The people there are facing the dangers of floods and mudslides, which are threatening lives and property. They need you now, so we must complete this mission. Do you understand?"

"Understood!"

"First squad, step out! You will prioritize escorting medical personnel to Mao County. Local vehicles will be arranged to pick you up.

The rest of you start clearing the road!"

"Yes!"

As soon as the words were spoken, all soldiers opened the luggage compartment of the bus, took out sapper shovels and other equipment, and ran to the road section buried by the mountainside.

"Doctors and nurses, I’m sorry, but later, you may need to walk a bit and wait for those on the other side to escort you to Mao County." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

The major general returned to the vehicle and said to everyone with an apologetic expression.

Qin Feng and the others didn’t say much upon hearing this. They put on their raincoats and got off the bus, taking their luggage and emergency kits, and medical supply bags, both on their backs and in their hands.

There was no room for bargaining at this moment. The people in the disaster area were waiting for them.

"It’s okay, I’ve got it."

A young soldier beside them voluntarily stepped forward to help carry the medical supplies. Qin Feng looked at the youthful soldier in front of him and smiled as he declined the help.

Nowadays, his physical fitness had long surpassed that of an ordinary person, even stronger than these soldiers.

So this equipment was nothing to him.

...

A platoon of soldiers, disregarding the danger, went up the mountainside to scout the way and quickly opened a narrow path just wide enough for a single person, helping them pass through one by one.

The landslide section of the road was not easy to walk on. Each step could land on either a rock or mud, and there was also the risk of secondary landslides.

It could take everyone’s lives at any moment!

Everyone was cautious, not daring to stay too close, passing in small groups.

Finally,

An hour later, everyone managed to get through the landslide section of the road and began to walk towards the destination on foot.

Under a stormy torrential downpour, the rain blurred the visibility, making it difficult to see the road.

Qin Feng, carrying two medical bags on his back and holding an emergency kit, strode forward, staying close behind the leading troops without stopping.

But soon, in less than an hour, most people were exhausted.

The pace of advancement had to slow down, as some medical personnel, panting, started to fall behind.

There was no choice; the harsh environment was more exhausting than standing in an operating room for a day.

"Director Gao, this isn’t working. How about everyone rests for a bit at the front, and I’ll take a team to meet the responders and then come back for you?"

The platoon leader approached Deputy Director of Emergency Department Gao Sheng and said.

"Hmm, I think that’s fine."

Seeing the situation, Gao Sheng nodded and had to agree.

In this state, forcing their way forward would severely tire the medical staff, affecting the rescue work upon arrival.

"Everyone, stop and rest here. The troops will meet the responders to conserve energy for full rescue efforts when we arrive!"

Hearing this, the doctors and nurses stopped, wiped the rain off their faces, and rested, their clothes completely soaked.

Seeing a few soldiers preparing to set off again, Qin Feng walked over.

"Director Gao, how about I go with them? If possible, I’ll start the rescue work as soon as I reach the destination. What do you think?"

He wanted to reach the disaster area as soon as possible; a second late might mean someone wouldn’t make it.

"You sure? They’re soldiers; we can’t compare to them!"

Gao Sheng looked at him and said worriedly.

"Don’t worry, Director Gao. My physical condition isn’t a problem; I’ve walked a hundred miles before."

Qin Feng nodded, full of confidence.

"Well... alright, come with me."

Gao Sheng examined him for a second, contemplating, and then walked over to the platoon leader.

"Platoon leader, let him go with the soldiers."

"Him? Can he make it? It’s not a joke; if he falls behind, it’ll be a problem."

The platoon leader looked cautious, seemingly distrustful.

"Platoon leader, don’t worry. My stamina is better than yours, ha ha ha~"

Qin Feng said proactively.

Seeing the concern, Gao Sheng vouched for him.

Actually, being the team leader, Gao Sheng wasn’t entirely at ease, but Vice Dean Yuan Bin had talked to him before they set off.

They could treat Qin Feng as a core member and someone to be trusted. As long as he didn’t violate principles, he was free to do whatever necessary, and Yuan Bin would take responsibility for anything that came up.

"Alright, but make sure to speak up if you’re struggling, got it?"

The platoon leader reluctantly agreed, speaking sternly.

"Thank you!"

Hearing this, Qin Feng smiled and then approached Cui Yiming,

"Give me your emergency kit."

"Qin Feng, what are you doing?"

Cui Yiming hesitated for a moment, handed over his emergency kit, and asked.

"I’m heading out first. I’ll wait for you at the destination."

After speaking, with a bewildered look from the other person, he jogged along with seven or eight soldiers, braving the storm.

"Is that Qin Feng?"

"What is Dr. Qin doing?"

"Is he going to continue along? My goodness!"

"Won’t that be dangerous!"

...

Seeing Qin Feng’s actions, everyone murmured in surprise and doubt.

Meanwhile, in the rain, Qin Feng, carrying two medical bags on his back and holding an emergency box in each hand, jogged in the middle of the squad, disappearing from sight.

Even while running, the emergency box in his hand barely wobbled, maintaining balance as much as possible.

...

Mao County,

At this moment, local militia were organizing the evacuation and resettlement of the people.

"Old Liu! When will the doctors arrive!"

In the town hall, a bespectacled man rushed in, shouting.

"Director Jin, the troops and medical team encountered a landslide and are blocked on the road!"

Another man, with gray hair and covered in mud and water, stood up, looking worried, and said,

"We just received a call. People have been sent to meet them!"

"It must be quick! There are too many injured villagers in the lower village; our town’s hospital can’t accommodate them!"

Hearing this, the township director Jin Changfa was anxious and urged relentlessly.

"I understand! Let’s just wait a bit longer!"

"I can wait, but what about the patients?!"

With that said, he turned around and dashed back into the downpour.

...