Double evil in the business district

Xiao Yue leaned in Shen Ting's arms, absorbing a moment of peace. She raised her head, a glimmer of determination flickering in her eyes. "Shen Ting, I must protect the Xiao Group, not only for myself, but also for..." Her words abruptly stopped, and the ringing of Shen Ting's cell phone shattered the brief peace.

He saw the caller ID and his face changed. "It's... International Rescue Organization..."

A slightly tired yet hopeful voice came from the other end of the line: "Mr. Shen, we've contacted several companies willing to provide additional relief supplies, including large excavators, life detectors, and first aid medicines. This will be a huge help to your rescue efforts!"

Xiao Yue's tense nerves relaxed slightly upon hearing the news, as if she had finally seen a glimmer of light in the darkness. She answered the phone and inquired in detail about the type, quantity, and estimated arrival time of the supplies. "Thank you, thank you so much! These supplies are invaluable to us!"

However, the glimmer of hope was soon overshadowed by the reality that it would take time for the supplies to arrive, and the trapped employees were in danger every minute and every second.

Meanwhile, at the accident site, a rescue team led by firefighters Shen Ting and Zhou raced against time to rescue the injured. Braving the dangers of aftershocks, they carefully searched every corner with life detectors. After unremitting efforts, they finally opened a narrow rescue tunnel.

"Here! There are people here!" Firefighter Zhou's voice came from deep in the ruins, with a hint of trembling excitement.

Shen Ting immediately rushed over and, together with Firefighter Zhou, carefully lifted the trapped employee out of the rubble. The rescued employee's face was covered in dust and looked dazed, but when he saw Shen Ting and the rescuers, hope for life rekindled in his eyes.

Doctor Zhao and Nurse Wu quickly stepped forward to provide emergency treatment to the rescued employees. Watching them being carried on stretchers and taken to the hospital, Xiao Yue felt a surge of warmth in her heart. These weren't just a few lives lost; they were a symbol of hope, a driving force for them to persevere.

Engineer Li also arrived at the scene. He carefully surveyed the situation and then said to Shen Ting, "Mr. Shen, based on my assessment, a considerable number of employees are still trapped in the west area of ​​the factory. The structure there is relatively intact, so their chances of survival are high, but we will need more specialized equipment to carry out a rescue."

Shen Ting nodded. He knew that time was of the essence. He immediately contacted international rescue organizations and asked them to deliver the promised supplies to the scene as soon as possible.

"Mr. Shen, Mr. Xiao, good news!" Engineer Li suddenly pointed into the distance and shouted, "The advance team from the International Rescue Organization has arrived! They've brought some much-needed equipment!"

Xiao Yue and Shen Ting exchanged glances, each seeing the twinkling light in the other's eyes. It was like finally seeing a shining star in the long night, guiding them in their direction.

However, they didn't realize that in the shadows, a pair of sinister eyes were watching all this. When Director Chen learned that Xiao Yue had contacted the rescue supplies, a sneer appeared on his face. "Xiao Yue, do you think you can turn things around like this? I won't let you succeed!" He picked up the phone and dialed a mysterious number... "Hello, it's me..."

Director Chen hung up the phone, a sinister smile spreading across his face. He seemed to have foreseen Xiao Yue's despair, and the collapse of the Xiao Group was imminent. The company he had contacted was one of several contacted by the international relief organization, called Juli Heavy Industry. Director Chen anonymously spread rumors to the head of Juli Heavy Industry that Xiao's financial situation was deteriorating and its reputation was in jeopardy, and he also implied that Xiao couldn't afford the relief supplies.

Upon receiving the news, the head of Juli Heavy Industry was filled with doubt. Although the international rescue organization had partially guaranteed the costs, the supplies were valuable. If Xiao's company were truly unable to pay the remaining balance, it would be a significant loss for them. He decided to temporarily delay the shipment of supplies and dispatch personnel to further investigate Xiao's financial situation.

Meanwhile, rescue efforts at the accident site continued intensively. As more trapped workers were rescued, Dr. Zhao faced increasing pressure. Medical resources at the scene were limited, and some of the seriously injured needed immediate hospital admission for surgery. However, due to the suddenness of the incident, the hospital was severely short of ambulances.

Dr. Zhao acted decisively and contacted other hospitals in the city for support. He calmly coordinated resources from all sides, diverting the injured to different hospitals and ensuring their treatment to the greatest extent possible.

"Nurse Wu, patient No. 3 is in critical condition and needs to be sent to the Central Hospital for surgery immediately! Contact the Central Hospital and prepare to receive him!" Doctor Zhao quickly instructed Nurse Wu while directing the rescue workers to lift the patient onto the ambulance.

Nurse Wu quickly called the Central Hospital and briefly explained the injured patients' conditions. With Dr. Zhao's urgent coordination, the first batch of seriously injured patients were sent to major hospitals in the city. However, a new problem arose: the Central Hospital's surgical resources began to become strained.

At the accident site, Shen Ting anxiously awaited the arrival of remaining relief supplies. He repeatedly contacted international rescue organizations, inquiring about the status of the supplies' delivery. However, the responses he received became increasingly ambiguous, leaving him feeling a sense of unease.

Xiao Yue also noticed something was amiss. She contacted the person in charge of Juli Heavy Industry again, but found him to be cold and evasive, seemingly deliberately avoiding her questions. A sense of foreboding washed over her, and she realized something might have gone wrong.

"Shen Ting, I will contact other companies to see if we can find alternative supplies." Xiao Yue suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and tried to stay calm.

Shen Ting held her hand and gave her an encouraging look. "Thank you for your hard work, Xiao Yue. Let's work together and we will definitely be able to overcome this difficulty."

After carefully examining the excavated equipment wreckage, Engineer Li finally found the root cause of the technical failure. He excitedly held up the blueprints and explained his solution to Shen Ting and Xiao Yue.

"Mr. Shen, Mr. Xiao, I've found a solution to the problem! By replacing this key component, we can prevent similar accidents from happening again!"

Shen Ting and Xiao Yue both breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. However, Engineer Li's next words made their hearts hang in the balance again.

"But..." Engineer Li hesitated, "The production process of this component is very complicated. Currently, only..." He paused, looked at Shen Ting and Xiao Yue, and uttered a few words with difficulty, "...only Chen Group has it..."

Engineer Li's excited expression gradually froze. He repeatedly checked the blueprints, his brow furrowed. "What's wrong, Engineer Li?" Shen Ting noticed his anomaly and immediately asked. Engineer Li took a deep breath. "Mr. Shen, I've discovered a new problem. While replacing this component can resolve the technical malfunction, it requires a special coolant to function properly. And this coolant..." He paused, his voice low. "Currently, only Chen Group can produce it."

Shen Ting and Xiao Yue exchanged a glance, each seeing shock and worry in the other's eyes. The Chen Group, the Chen Group again! Director Chen's shadow seemed to loom over all their predicaments, suffocating them.

"Is there no other alternative?" Xiao Yue asked unwillingly.

Engineer Li shook his head. "This coolant formula is patented by the Chen Group. No other company can produce it. Furthermore, even if there were an alternative, research and development and production would take time. Time is what we lack most right now."

Meanwhile, in the hospital's emergency room, Nurse Wu was frantically busy. Wounded patients were constantly being brought in, and the air was thick with the smell of blood and disinfectant. Nurse Wu expertly tended to the wounds while soothing the patients. "Don't worry, you'll be fine," her gentle voice was like a stream of fresh air, bringing a sense of comfort to the wounded.

However, some of the injured's family members were agitated, their cries and questions surging, adding to the already tense atmosphere in the emergency room. "Doctor! How's my husband? When will he wake up?" a middle-aged woman anxiously asked, clutching Dr. Zhao's arm. Dr. Zhao patiently explained, "The patient's condition is stable, but further observation is needed. Please calm down and don't disrupt our work."

Seeing this, Nurse Wu quickly stepped forward to persuade the family members to remain quiet and cooperate with the doctors. However, she knew that the family members' anxiety and worry were understandable, as their loved ones were struggling between life and death.

At the accident site, Shen Ting paced back and forth, anxiously awaiting a response from international rescue organizations. Xiao Yue, on the other hand, continually contacted other companies, hoping to find alternative relief supplies. However, as time passed, their efforts remained fruitless.

"Shen Ting, we must find a solution as soon as possible, otherwise..." Xiao Yue's voice trembled a little, she didn't dare to imagine the consequences.

Shen Ting clenched his fists, his eyes determined, "Xiao Yue, we can't give up! There must be other ways."

Just then, Xiao Yue's phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID and saw it was from the head of Juli Heavy Industry. She took a deep breath and answered the call.

"Mr. Xiao, regarding that batch of relief supplies..." The other party's voice was hesitant, as if he had something to hide.

Xiao Yue's heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came over him. "What's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

The other party was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "We received an anonymous report saying that Xiao's company has serious financial problems and is unable to pay for this batch of supplies..."

Xiao Yue's face turned pale instantly. She finally understood that all this was Director Chen's conspiracy! Not only did he want to swallow up the Xiao Group, he also wanted to prevent the rescue work from proceeding, disregarding the lives of the trapped employees!

"I understand." Xiao Yue suppressed his anger and said in a cold tone, "I will go to Juli Heavy Industry in person and explain it to you in person."

She hung up the phone and turned to look at Shen Ting, her eyes filled with determination. "Shen Ting, I have to go to Juli Heavy Industry."

Shen Ting grabbed her hand and said, "I'll go with you!"

Xiao Yue shook her head. "No, you stay here to direct the rescue work, and I'll go and deal with the supplies. Remember," she paused, her tone firm, "we must rescue everyone!"

Xiao Yue turned and left, her figure disappearing into the night. Shen Ting looked at her back, his heart filled with worry and admiration. He knew that Xiao Yue's journey was extremely dangerous, but her unwavering courage made him more determined.

He took out his cell phone and dialed a number. "Please help me check if Director Chen has had any recent contact with Juli Heavy Industry..."