Chapter 204 Betrayal
In the meantime, Si Chen received news that someone had spotted a very beautiful girl from the rescue team in a village called Zhang Village, a few kilometers away. This girl reportedly saved many people. Without hesitation, Si Chen rushed to Zhang Village. But when he arrived, he found the place deserted. According to the villagers remaining there, there had been a man and a woman before. The woman was called Tong Yao and the man was Gu Hongwei, they had left that morning.
Although he didn’t find them, at least he confirmed that Tong Yao was with Gu Hongwei and they were safe. He heaved a sigh of relief and hurried back to Shuitang Town.
To return to Kyoto, they would have to pass through Shuitang Town. The earthquake had passed for several days now, and the best time for a rescue is long gone, leaving only the government and doctors to handle the rest. Spontaneously organized rescue teams from various places were also gradually withdrawing. Normally, Si Chen should also be withdrawing now.
The only reason he hadn’t withdrawn was his anxiety for Tong Yao’s wellbeing. That said, these past few days, he hadn’t been idle either and ended up treating many minor casualties.
Since Tong Yao had left Zhang Village, she should also be on the way back. Based on the timing, she should have arrived at Shuitang Town by now.
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As it turned out, Si Chen guessed correctly. Tong Yao did indeed plan to withdraw back to Li City. However, Gu Hongwei stepped on a piece of floating floor slab on their way to Shuitang Town and fell directly into a pile of rubble. With great difficulty, Tong Yao managed to rescue him from the rubble, but Gu Hongwei still remained unconscious.
Tong Yao tried to wake him up by pinching his philtrum but there was no response. He was still breathing and apart from a swollen lump on the back of his head like a chicken egg, he had no visible injuries. Most of the people nearby had already fled, and Tong Yao couldn’t find anyone. She wanted to go to Shuitang Town for help immediately but she wasn’t sure if the town doctors had left.