Chapter 359: The Medics Are Here!

“How did they get here?”

At that moment, someone beside Gao Ling couldn’t help muttering aloud.

Gao Ling shot the man a glare to silence him, then stepped forward with a smile to greet them.

“Officer Angie, you arrived quickly—but unfortunately, we can’t get inside right now.”

In truth, Gao Ling himself was also curious—he had filed the report to Team Leader Liu first, yet Officer Angie had arrived here before him.

Upon hearing this, Angie merely nodded at Gao Ling and said, “Hello!”

Then she began inspecting the area where Xiao Qin and the others were trapped, and the rest of the Maple Country police rescue team did the same.

Since Gao Ling’s team had found them first, the Maple Country police rescue team members all felt a quiet pressure to prove themselves.

Angie’s response to Gao Ling was brief, not out of rudeness—she genuinely didn’t know any of the people here.

Of the program’s rescue team members, Angie might only recognize Wang Ming, Team Leader Liu, and Team Leader Yan.

Seeing this, Gao Ling paid it no mind—he naturally knew the foreign officer didn’t recognize them.

Instead, he watched as the Maple Country rescue team inspected the area; his own team had already surveyed it earlier.

The fallen trees blocking the path weren’t tightly packed enough to make passage impossible.

In fact, after manually breaking some branches, a narrow path could still be cleared.

A healthy person could barely squeeze through that path.

But carrying a stretcher with injured people out? That was impossible.

That’s why Gao Ling had been waiting here for the chainsaw to arrive and cut through the fallen trees.

“Old Gao, you’re really lucky this time!”

While the Maple Country police rescue team was surveying the terrain, someone suddenly shouted from behind.

Then several men in the same camouflage uniforms as Gao Ling appeared.

Seeing them, Gao Ling couldn’t help smiling and called out.

“Old Zhao, you jealous? Envy yourself to death!”

“Go to hell!”

The newcomers were none other than Zhao Long’s team, nearby.

Hearing Gao Ling’s words, Zhao Long walked over and punched him lightly on the chest.

Then Zhao Long noticed the Maple Country police rescue team members beside him and whispered to Gao Ling.

“Who found Xiao Qin first—you or them?”

Clearly, Zhao Long cared deeply about who found them first.

If Gao Ling’s team had found them first, Zhao Long would only feel regret.

But if the Maple Country rescue team had found Xiao Qin first, Zhao Long wouldn’t just feel regret or frustration—he’d be outright annoyed.

“Of course it was me! But those Maple Country police guys aren’t slouches—they showed up fast, only half an hour behind us.”

Seeing Zhao Long ask like that, Gao Ling slapped him on the shoulder and said proudly.

“Hey, good thing it was you who found them first!”

Hearing Gao Ling say that, Zhao Long immediately cheered up, his voice rising involuntarily.

It drew glances from some Maple Country police rescue team members.

Seeing this, Zhao Long realized his behavior had been careless and bad for team unity—he didn’t care much, but lowered his voice afterward.

Angie naturally heard Zhao Long’s voice and frowned slightly, but said nothing more.

Whether Gao Ling’s team was truly skilled, experienced, or just lucky—

He admitted he’d found the survivors after them.

Angie was indeed proud, but he wasn’t someone who couldn’t accept defeat. Lose? Fine. Learn, then win next time.

“By the way, where’s Xiao Qin? I only see the other rescue team members—could Xiao Qin be…”

Zhao Long scanned the other members of Shen Meng’s rescue team.

Not seeing Xiao Qin, he quickly asked in a hushed tone.

“What are you talking about? Xiao Qin and Jin Shui are badly injured, trapped inside by the fallen trees—they can’t get out yet. But I’ve contacted Team Leader Liu; they’re bringing a chainsaw.”

“Phew! You scared me half to death—I thought Xiao Qin was done for! Good thing he’s just injured. That’s nothing.”

Hearing Zhao Long say that, Gao Ling couldn’t help rolling his eyes, but he knew the guy’s personality.

“Oh! More people are arriving!”

As Gao Ling and Zhao Long talked, someone else suddenly arrived from afar, and Zhao Long muttered.

“You two and the Maple Country guys—who found this place first?”

The newcomers were Li Jun’s team. Seeing Gao Ling and Zhao Long, they asked the same question Zhao Long had.

This was Li Jun’s biggest concern—everyone cared about face.

“Hah!”

Hearing this, Zhao Long burst out laughing without caring about dignity.

Soon after, Wei Ning and other rescue team members arrived one after another; half the split teams had gathered.

Naturally, when these people saw Gao Ling and his team, they all asked Zhao Long’s two questions in turn.

Meanwhile, the Maple Country police rescue team had finished inspecting the surroundings.

“How is it? Can we widen a path to carry the injured out?”

At that moment, Angie asked. She now knew three injured people and a doctor were trapped inside.

One of the Maple Country police rescue team members shook his head slightly.

“They did well. With our current tools, it’s hard to widen the path further.”

Hearing this, Angie frowned again but said nothing more.

At this moment, Angie regretted not telling Ryan to bring more tools.

“Team Leader Liu is here!”

At that moment, someone shouted. Everyone turned toward the east.

Gao Ling, Zhao Long, and the other team leaders all went forward to greet him.

“What’s the situation here?”

Seeing Gao Ling approach, Team Leader Liu got straight to the point.

“The healthy ones are out here. Three injured and one doctor are trapped inside. We’re just waiting for Team Leader Yan’s chainsaw.”

Team Leader Liu nodded, then spoke.

“After I got your message, I had Old Yan start preparing. They’ll arrive soon.”

Hearing this, everyone smiled and nodded.

At that moment, Team Leader Liu noticed Officer Angie and stepped forward to greet him.

Team Leader Liu was in high spirits—his rescue team had won both substance and face.

Angie, however, responded listlessly, exchanging only a few polite words.

Afterward, both rescue teams coexisted peacefully, waiting for their respective reinforcements.

But soon, Team Leader Liu grew impatient and said:

“Leave a few people here to wait for Team Leader Yan. The rest of you, come with me to check on Xiao Qin.”

Hearing this, everyone responded immediately.

Team Leader Liu led the way, stepping along the narrow path inside. Even with caution, he still got scratched on the face by branches.

Clearly, the cleared path was extremely narrow and treacherous.

Seeing Team Leader Liu enter first, Gao Ling smiled and said:

“Go see Xiao Qin. I’ll wait here for Team Leader Yan.”

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“Those guys are ridiculous—left without even caring about us!”

At that moment, Doctor Wu, watching the others not return, couldn’t help complaining.

To be honest, Doctor Wu was also growing anxious.

But three injured people needed his care, so he couldn’t leave.

Hearing this, Xiao Qin couldn’t help laughing and teased:

“You think they’d just abandon us?”

Seeing Xiao Qin say that, Doctor Wu awkwardly scratched his head.

Then he said, “Not that they’d leave—but I’m worried about Jin Shui’s condition.”

“Hah! Hah!”

Hearing this, Xiao Qin burst into loud laughter and stopped teasing.

“You’re so happy because you know we’re here?”

At that moment, a loud voice rang out. Xiao Qin looked over.

Seeing Team Leader Liu and the others arrive, he felt a surge of excitement.

Though he wasn’t under Team Leader Liu’s command, he knew him well—he was Shen Meng’s close friend.

“Of course I’m happy—you’re here!”

Xiao Qin replied at once.

Afterward, Captain Liu and his team also arrived beside Xiao Qinde, and upon seeing Xiao Qin’s condition, they couldn’t help but ask with concern.

“How did you freeze so badly?”

Hearing this, Xiao Qin merely shrugged and spoke casually.

“In that blizzard, just surviving is a miracle—what’s a few injuries?”

Seeing Xiao Qin say this, Captain Liu first blinked in surprise, then sighed with a faint smile.

“You’re an optimistic kid, and you’re right—but Old Shen will be heartbroken when he sees you like this!”

At the mention of Shen Mengsan, Xiao Qin stiffened slightly, then cautiously asked:

“Captain Liu, any news about our team leader?”

Hearing Xiao Qin ask this, Captain Liu’s earlier good mood vanished, and he sighed.

“Not yet—but Old Shen’s a tough old bird with plenty of experience. He won’t come to harm. Don’t worry.”

Though he already knew the answer, Xiao Qin’s spirits still sank at Captain Liu’s words.

Captain Liu noticed Xiao Qin’s mood and deliberately changed the subject.

“I heard there’s another seriously wounded man here. Take us to see his condition.”

Hearing this, Xiao Qin’s gloom lifted instantly, and he hurried to reply:

“He’s inside the tent. Captain Liu, I’ll take you in to see Jinshui.”

Upon hearing this, Captain Liu nodded, but Doctor Wu spoke up beside him:

“Captain Liu, Jinshui’s condition isn’t good. Don’t let too many people in at once—it might disturb him.”

Hearing Doctor Wu’s warning, Captain Liu immediately understood and called out:

“Only I, Officer Anji, Gao Ling, Zhao Long, Wei Ning, and Li Jun will go in. Everyone else stay outside and watch the fire pit—don’t let it spread.”

Hearing Captain Liu’s order, no one argued—they all waited at the tent entrance.

Seeing Xiao Qin struggling to move, Gao Ling and Li Jun rushed over and supported him.

“Haha, Xiao Qin, I knew you wouldn’t die—but when we get back, you’re going to need serious rest.”

As they entered the tent, Zhao Long whispered with a faint laugh to Xiao Qin:

Though they hadn’t been in the same squad before, they got along well.

Hearing Zhao Long’s words, Xiao Qin could only force a bitter smile.

“Captain Liu…”

At this moment, Ding Ding was sitting with Jinshui, who lay unconscious.

Hearing Ding Ding’s voice, Captain Liu quickly silenced him and turned to look at Jinshui.

There, exposed on Jinshui’s chest, was a fist-sized swelling.

“What happened to him? Why is it this severe?”

Captain Liu couldn’t help but ask Xiao Qin.

The others who followed also gasped sharply upon seeing Jinshui’s right chest.

Xiao Qin then recounted Jinshui’s situation to Captain Liu and the others.

Though Xiao Qin spoke lightly, Captain Liu and the others could sense the danger involved.

They all glanced at Xiao Qin and Jinshui, silently wondering if they themselves would have had the courage to rush out in that position.

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“Captain Yan, you’re here! Xiao Shen, you came too!”

As Captain Liu and the others entered, Captain Yan and Xiao Yi arrived in haste.

Captain Yan had Gao Ling’s location tracker, so he avoided many detours.

Hearing Gao Ling’s greeting, Xiao Yi and the others nodded.

Then Captain Yan asked: “Didn’t Captain Liu’s team arrive yet?”

“They’re already inside, down that narrow path—but Jinshui and Xiao Qin are badly hurt, so we had to use a chainsaw to cut through the fallen trees blocking the way.”

Hearing Gao Ling’s report, Captain Yan nodded and ordered:

“Since everyone’s here, no more delays—cut through the fallen timber immediately. Medical team, prepare for rescue.”

“Understood!”

“Understood!”

Hearing this, the arriving group shouted in unison.

“Whirrr! Whirrr!”

Soon, the area filled with the sound of chainsaws; those not occupied cleared away the cut logs.

Before long, a wide path was cleared. Seeing this, Captain Yan shouted: “Medical team, go first!”

Immediately, several medics rushed forward.

Then Captain Yan walked over to Xiao Yi and Ryan, who were hauling logs, and said:

“Xiao Shen, Officer Ryan—let’s go in too.”

Hearing this, both nodded.

Meanwhile, those inside the tent saw the arriving medics and shouted urgently:

“Medics are here! Everyone step back!”

“Medics are here! Everyone step back!”

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