The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 206: Busy and Bustling

In fact, Wang Miaomiao only had a light sleep for a while, then closed her eyes again to rest.

The journey was not smooth. As they gradually entered the disaster area, the road was frequently blocked by broken paths and landslides. At these times, a group of well-trained soldiers would quickly clear a passable road segment, ensuring neither delay in reaching the disaster area nor obstruction for the following troops. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

Wang Miaomiao was not the type to be pretentious; she never lagged behind when it was time to work. Unable to move large rocks, she would clear small stones.

No matter what he did, Jiang Yan always led by example as a forerunner. Every time he finished busy work and saw the small figure following him, he not only felt pained but also proud... this was the woman he admired!

The convoy quickly reached its destination, looking at the village that had already become a ruin, devastated in every direction, they felt deep sorrow.

From afar, they could see a few scattered villagers already engaged in rescue efforts, cries and shouts rising one after another.

"Groups of five, distribute yourselves, conduct a dispersed search for rapid rescue." Jiang Yan didn’t waste any words. These soldiers were not untrained or unorganized; they could handle themselves proficiently.

Sure enough, upon hearing his words, they quickly sprang into action.

"Miao Miao, you, Sister Qin, and two young comrades, Lao Zhao, stay here. When injured people come over, you arrange their care."

The military doctor called Sister Qin by Jiang Yan was joined by two young comrades named Liu Fang and Bu Chunyan, who were two young nurses. They were medical personnel who had come with this operation. Lao Zhao was a driver from the logistics department, staying to drive and able to send severely injured people to big hospitals in time.

"Got it, you hurry up and go, we’ll handle things here," Wang Miaomiao nodded in agreement.

Watching everyone leave, the four women and Lao Zhao began to discuss their work.

"We should first find a place to settle the injured, right? Severely injured patients can be sent away, but we can’t let those with minor injuries stay outside," Lao Zhao said as he scanned the surroundings, his face filled with worry. The houses here were visibly collapsed; no fully intact structures could be seen.

While they were still troubled, a dirt-covered man limped over to them.

Lao Zhao quickly went up to support him, "Are you alright, sir?"

The middle-aged man gave a bitter smile, "I’m okay, still alive."

Upon saying that, tears flowed down his face, "It’s over. Our village and... and so many people, buried inside, couldn’t escape."

"Sir, don’t be too upset. We’ve come, and we’ll rescue everyone," Lao Zhao consoled him, patting his hand.

"Alright, alright..." The man cried for a moment but knew it wasn’t the time for tears. He braced himself, "I’m the head of this village."

"Great, do you have any place in your village where we can settle people? Once the rescue starts, people will need somewhere to gather," Lao Zhao asked urgently, relieved to no longer be aimlessly searching.

"I’m here to take you there," the middle-aged village head pointed to a location afar, "Although our village is ruined, there’s a new school built by several surrounding villages that’s still intact. You can go there; the injured from our villages are already there, waiting for rescue."

Lao Zhao, hearing this, responded immediately, "Alright, we’ll head over now. Please inform the soldiers to direct the rescued there."

"Sure, you go ahead, I’ll notify them," the village head limped forward with difficulty.

"Sir, let our Doctor Qin have a look at your foot," Wang Miaomiao called after him urgently.

"Yes, yes, let Doctor Qin take a look first," Lao Zhao patted his head in regret, silently chiding himself for his oversight.

Doctor Qin came over to check the village head, confirming there was no major injury to the bone and bandaged him simply. The village head, very grateful, with tears in his eyes, left to continue fulfilling his responsibilities and aiding the rescue.

Lao Zhao, driving a vehicle filled with medical supplies, took the four women in the direction the village head indicated.

Upon arriving at the school, Wang Miaomiao was shocked by the tragic scene before her. The wailing and crying were suffocating.

Seeing the military vehicle approach and people in white coats getting out, the crowd knew doctors and rescuers had arrived. They immediately gathered around...

"Doctor, doctor, please save my son!"

"Doctor, doctor, please look at my wife first!"

The scene became chaotic, with such a crowd that movement was impossible.

Wang Miaomiao frowned and shouted, "Everyone, please quiet down, quiet down. If you all crowd around here, we can’t save anyone, risking delayed treatment. So please, everyone, listen to me..."

Perhaps hearing her say that crowding would delay rescue, they quieted down, though still anxious.

Seeing this, Wang Miaomiao sighed with relief — thankfully, they were cooperative.

"Alright, now listen to my instructions, everyone forms two lines, one for those severely injured, and one for those with minor injuries." Wang Miaomiao gestured with her hands. Seeing everyone moving towards the severely injured line, she added, "Everyone is neighbors, seeing each other regularly. Don’t pretend to be severely injured at this time, causing genuine injuries to worsen due to lack of treatment. That would be terrible, wouldn’t it..."

With Wang Miaomiao’s continual persuasion, the lines were finally orderly. "Doctor Qin, please take Mr. Liu to see the severely injured. Mr. Zhao, follow them; assist in arranging transport to major hospitals."

"Comrade Bu, look after those with minor injuries. Handle those you can; if not, wait for Doctor Qin to be free to attend."

Wang Miaomiao laid out the instructions clearly, and everyone understood her intent, nodding and busying themselves with their tasks.

Lao Zhao first instructed some people to unload the medical supplies from the vehicle, making room for patient transport.

Wang Miaomiao directed others, clearing out a classroom for use as a medical room, where they also placed the medical supplies.

The medical personnel, including Doctor Qin and Liu Fang, checked one patient after another quickly, escorted by a line of family members. Those critically injured and unable to move, requiring major surgery, were promptly selected and transported by vehicle.

Then it was time for the minor injuries, who received simple treatment and dressings, and the nurse ladies gladly assisted where they could.

Amidst their treatment, Wang Miaomiao took the opportunity to understand the situation there.

They had all come from surrounding villages, most without bringing anything as the panic at the time made it difficult for people to remember gathering supplies.

"Are there any village officials here?" Wang Miaomiao looked at the sky, noticing it was late; it was time to prepare lunch.