Simulation Game: Crisis Management

Chapter 681: Chapter 306: Confined Space Rescue

The internal rescue operation is a highly risky rescue method, where with the slightest mistake, one might end up buried along with those trapped.

But once the cavity detector calculated the space inside the crevice completely.

Gu Ji quickly had a rescue plan in his mind, which had a certain success rate, "Mr. Han, the internal space of the crevice hasn’t entirely collapsed. I can bring tools inside to rescue!"

"Why is it you again?"

Han Yue turned around, saw Gu Ji, and couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows, "One rescuer trapped inside isn’t enough? You want to be the second? Get to work quickly and don’t waste time!"

"Mr. Han, I really can do it."

Gu Ji knew that he didn’t have much persuasive power right now, so he said, "Currently, in this confined underground space, poisoning is excluded, but there’s a possibility of suffocation. We can set up mechanical ventilation equipment at the crevice’s mouth to create natural air circulation, blow away the dust first, and supply clean air."

"I’ll tie a safety rope on myself, wear a dust mask, bring a jack, hydraulic brace, crowbar, and cutting chainsaw. First, I’ll use the jack to help Mr. Zou escape from under the rock slab, then erect a hydraulic brace above Zou Xiaoxin, use a crowbar and cutting chainsaw to cut open tables and chairs, and pull them out!"

Upon hearing the first few words, Han Yue’s pupils subconsciously dilated.

As the saying goes, "an expert makes a move, you can tell," this kid is absolutely professional, "Have you also handled confined space operation accident rescues?"

"I know a little."

Gu Ji didn’t say much more. Saying less at this moment would instead show more confidence.

In fact, his ability was indeed undeniable.

When it comes to earthquake rescue alone, he might not necessarily be as strong as these rescue team members, but don’t forget, Gu Ji excels in his super-rich knowledge and experience, which interlinks among the four major domain systems of the game research system.

This rescue plan was derived from his integration of rescue cases and emergency handling measures in the domains of [Natural Disasters] and [Accidents].

Han Yue furrowed his brows tightly, glanced at those still pondering team members beside him.

Thinking about how this kid is indeed quite skilled, he decided, "Alright, let’s go with your plan, but it must be operated by two people simultaneously, Wang Yuexi, you go in with Bian Shizhang. You only have 5 minutes, Mr. Yian just communicated with the Bafang Seismological Bureau, aftershocks are very likely to occur again. At 4 minutes 50 seconds, whether the rescue is successful or not, you must all withdraw! Do you hear me?"

"Understood!"

Gu Ji and Wang Yuexi responded in unison.

Thus, the two quickly tied safety ropes around their waists, carried crowbars, jacks, chainsaws, and other equipment, and crawled into the crevice.

The depth of the crevice was approximately 5 meters, which wasn’t a long distance.

But the internal space was extremely narrow, in the narrowest part, even for someone like "Bian Shizhang" or Wang Yuexi, who exercises regularly, they had to throw the equipment over first, then crawl tightly on the ground to barely pass through.

The sensation of the rock walls pressing against the chest and ribs, making normal breathing impossible, was quite oppressive, as you would always worry that if your body can’t get through and you get stuck in place, you can’t move forward or backward, nor can you turn around.

To add to that, the environment was dark and filled with dust.

Anyone with even a bit of claustrophobia would probably be a goner by now.

Do not underestimate such an environment, even for professional cave explorers, cases of getting stuck in rock crevices, left to die in darkness without light, food, or water, are not uncommon.

Finally, they reached the inner side.

Fortunately, the inside space wasn’t too bad; it was a triangular space structure that could barely accommodate three people to move around.

"Xi Zi, you apply the jack, save Mr. Zou, and I’ll find a way to cut the wooden table."

"Okay, stay safe, Mr. Zhan!"

Gu Ji and Wang Yuexi had worked together many times, and they were quite familiar with each other.

So, he carried his tools and continued to delve deeper inside.

After positioning the hydraulic brace and securing its support point, Gu Ji started cutting with the chainsaw, the loud and piercing "buzzing" sound echoed in the narrow space and in the ears of the few people.

"Crrrrrashhhh..."

As the wooden table was sawed through, the top floor slab began to make a loosening noise, startling Zou Xiaoxin into an involuntary gasp,

perhaps unable to bear seeing so many people accompanying her in danger, she sobbed, "Brother, please leave us, don’t mind us anymore!"

"Xiaoxin, no matter what, I won’t give up on you, trust my teammates, they will definitely save us out!"

In the darkness, Zou Lei tightly held his sister’s hand, as if trying to reassure her.

Quickly, Wang Yuexi used the jack to lift a thin gap above Zou Lei’s waist, and that little space was just enough for him to escape.

"1 minute 30 seconds!"

At this moment, Han Yue’s shout and the whistle from a teammate echoed from outside the crevice.

Gu Ji made a decisive decision.

"Time is running out, Xi Zi, bring Mr. Zou and leave here quickly!"

"Mr. Zhan, but you..."

"No buts! Be ready to meet me at the cave entrance, I’ll have the table cut open very soon!"

"Yes!"

Wang Yuexi dragged Zou Lei out of the crevice.

At this moment, Zou Lei also knew the urgency of the situation, "Xiaoxin, I’ll wait for you at the exit!"

As the two exited the crevice, Gu Ji finally sawed through the table board, pushed it away with effort, and finally saw Zou Xiaoxin buried underneath, along with two unconscious students.

"45 seconds!"

"Quick! Get the kids out first!"

Despite the excruciating pain in her lower limbs, Zou Xiaoxin pushed the protected two children out.

Gu Ji couldn’t help being shocked by this unknown woman, although her reaction to the moving floor slab showed she was quite scared of dying, she selflessly bestowed her chances of survival on the students.

But Gu Ji knew it wasn’t the time for a commendation meeting or narrating moving tales, so he grabbed the collar of a child, pushing them towards the narrow part of the crevice, "Xi Zi! Catch the kids!"

"Got it!"

Wang Yuexi shouted from the narrow part outside, upon seeing the children’s figures, he pulled them out with ease.

"30 seconds!"

"The second child!"

"I caught him!"

Even though Gu Ji and Wang Yuexi coordinated very quickly, the crevice was exceedingly narrow. When it came to Zou Xiaoxin, unlike the children, she was an adult.

The children were small in size, lightweight.

Gu Ji only had to exert a little force to push them to the narrow passage for Wang Yuexi to reach in and pull out, but Zou Xiaoxin was too large, coupled with her severely injured lower limbs, leaving her immobile, making it difficult for him to push her.

Fortunately, Zou Xiaoxin’s hands could still move.

Dragging and pushing, Gu Ji finally managed to push her to the narrow pass.

But at this moment, the floor slab behind Gu Ji started moving, and the hydraulic brace wobbled along.

"Phiss—!"

"The aftershock is coming! Retreat quickly!! Fast!"

Outside, Han Yue’s shouting and the sharp warning whistle suddenly sounded.

Wang Yuexi anxiously shouted from the narrow passage, "Mr. Zhan! Bian Shizhang!"

"Crawl fast!! Hurry!"

Not caring for Zou Xiaoxin’s leg pain, Gu Ji grabbed her legs and desperately pushed forward. After being pulled outside by Wang Yuexi,

Han Yue’s shout rang out again from the outside: "Pull the safety rope with all your might! Wang Yuexi! Bian Shizhang! Get out now!"

"Mr. Zhan! Give me your hand!"

"Xi Zi!! Go quickly!"

"Give me your hand!!"

In the darkness, Wang Yuexi’s hand was frantically waving at the narrow pass; Gu Ji grabbed his hand fiercely, but at that moment, "Rumble!"

The hydraulic brace suddenly collapsed, and the entire debris fell heavily!

...

"Rumble..."

"Has everyone memorized the task flow for this action?"

"Yes!!"

"Fellow leaders, members of the Xia Kingdom International Rescue Team: the plane has landed at Lahore International Airport..."

"Hurry! Move!!"

Gu Ji shouted abruptly, but when he opened his eyes, the darkness, oppression, suffocation, and intense pain, all disappeared.

Instead, everyone inside the passenger cabin was staring at him with eyes full of surprise.