The Beauty CEO's Personal Expert

Chapter 1531 - 1837: Fire Rescue (6)

Just then, a cell phone rang from the pocket. Ling Chen fumbled for the phone and quickly answered when he saw the caller ID, saying, "Old Tang, I don’t have time to chat right now, hanging up..."

"Hey! Wait." On the other end, Tang Yuan hurriedly said, "Kid, are you tired of living, daring to rush into that building alone?"

Ling Chen was slightly taken aback and asked, "How do you know I’m in the building?"

"The old General just received a message saying you went into the building alone to rescue people. Everyone knows. Anyway, seriously, how are things over there? Is it dangerous?"

"I’ve found two survivors. During the explosion just now, one survivor’s leg was injured and is now unconscious." Pausing for a moment, Ling Chen continued, "Our oxygen supply is running low, can only last ten more minutes. I haven’t seen Wanqing and Feifei, I need to keep looking for them."

"Don’t rush, Colonel Pang and I are on our way. The old General gave orders to fully assist you and ensure your safe exit from the building."

"Okay, call me when you arrive." Ling Chen hung up the phone, hoisted the unconscious Chen Chong onto his shoulder, then turned to the woman and said, "Rescue will arrive soon, I’ll find a safe place for you to stay."

The woman cried desperately, "Where is there a safe place now?"

"Don’t cry, there’s always hope. By the way, how many people are in this building?"

"Today is Sunday, the company is off. Because President Leng had an appointment with Chairman Nanrong, there aren’t many people here, just some assistants and three staff members. They’re all downstairs in the office, but I don’t know how they are now."

Ling Chen nodded and said, "I’ll settle you first, then go downstairs to find them." Saying so, Ling Chen carried Chen Chong, and the three rushed to the stairs. Soon, they headed directly to the thirty-fourth floor. Surveying the surroundings, Ling Chen said, "Here."

This floor was somewhat better; although the fire was spreading, several offices were temporarily untouched. Ling Chen found a spacious office, placed Chen Chong down, and smashed all the office windows with a chair. Instantly, the cold air blew in, greatly reducing the smoke in the room.

Ling Chen took several deep breaths of fresh air and piled the blankets he had brought. In the corner of the office was a water dispenser with half a bucket of water left. "Here, drink some water." Ling Chen took out several paper cups, poured a few cups of water, and handed them to the woman.

After drinking several mouthfuls, Ling Chen felt much more comfortable.

"Stay here and take good care of him."

"Where are you going?"

"I need to find others." Saying so, Ling Chen grabbed the remaining half bucket of water and poured it all over the blanket. Preparing everything, Ling Chen strapped on the oxygen tank, draped the wet blanket over himself, and continued rushing downstairs. The lower he went, the more intense the fire, with thick smoke rolling everywhere, visibility very low. Ling Chen was a bit worried; it would be hard to survive in such an environment without protection.

The previous assistant mentioned there were three staff members downstairs. So, Ling Chen searched floor by floor along the stairs. On the thirty-first floor, Ling Chen finally found three staff members from Changlong Technology. However, their condition was dire; two were unconscious, and the other was semi-conscious, ready to faint.

Ling Chen dared not delay and quickly transported the three staff members to the office where Chen Chong was. After finishing all this, before Ling Chen could catch his breath, he received a call from Tang Yuan saying they had arrived outside the building.

"I have five people here who must be transferred out as soon as possible, or they’ll be in grave danger."

"All accessible ways into the building are blocked. Colonel Pang and I will figure out how to get in to help you, you..."

Before Tang Yuan could finish, Ling Chen interrupted him, saying, "There’s no need for you to come inside, it’s too dangerous—it’s enough with me alone." Saying so, Ling Chen walked to the window, looked down, and saw the building surrounded by people—both onlookers and many press vehicles.

Just then, Ling Chen suddenly noticed the office building across. That building was more than thirty meters away, and both buildings were of similar height. After contemplating for a moment, Ling Chen picked up the phone and said, "Old Tang, I have an idea, listen to me..."

A few minutes later, a rescue helicopter approached the side of the building. Tang Yuan sat in the cabin, holding a large backpack. As the helicopter approached the window, Tang Yuan threw the backpack towards Ling Chen’s window.

With the backpack in hand, Ling Chen signaled ’OK’ to Tang Yuan, and the helicopter immediately retreated, not daring to linger for a second. There was no way—stones were constantly falling from the top of the building, and if they hit the helicopter, it would be a disaster.

Opening the large backpack, Ling Chen took out all the preparations inside, including a crossbow. Assembling the crossbow, Ling Chen loaded the arrow attached to the rope, aiming at the window of the building across.

Whoosh!

An arrow shot out, swiftly breaking the window of the opposite building. At the same time, Pang Jiulin poked his head out from the opposite window, gesturing to Ling Chen.

Sigh! Ling Chen exhaled slowly—the most critical step was complete. Next was transferring the survivors.

"Here, let me help you tie the rope."

"I... I’m scared..." The woman’s voice trembled, clutching Ling Chen’s hand tightly, refusing to let go.

Ling Chen smiled and patted her hand, saying, "Don’t worry, it’s fine. Just close your eyes, and in a few seconds, it’ll be safe. Come on!" Saying so, Ling Chen fixed the lock onto the rope and led the woman to the window edge.

"Ready, I’ll count to three." As his words fell, before the woman could react, Ling Chen gave a sharp push, and her body instantly hung in the air, sliding towards the opposite building along the rope. The rope had an incline, making the slide fast, and soon the woman safely reached the opposite building.

Apart from that woman, the other few, including Chen Chong, were injured and unconscious. Ling Chen prepared safety measures and then sent them across one by one. A few minutes later, all survivors were rescued.

"Old Tang, immediately send people to escort the injured to the hospital for treatment."

"I know. And you?"

"I still need to find Wanqing and the others."

"Be careful, keep in touch at any time."