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Chapter 502: Chapter 471: Race Against Time (Part 1)

The air inside the medical center was so heavy it felt like it could be wrung out.

The occasional rumble of artillery from afar shook the corridor, causing dust to fall.

"Captain Luo, Doctor Gu, you must leave immediately! This is the forced evacuation order just issued by the International Medical Aid Center!"

Nurse Chief Ailinda tightly clutched a fax document, her face flushed with anxiety and days of exhaustion, but her tone was resolute, "The outskirts have already become a mess, and the firefight line between the Free Army and local forces is approaching."

"Your Huaxia Medical Team is here to provide aid, not to risk your lives. If you don’t leave now, the whole team will be caught in this!"

Captain Luo KaiXuan of the Huaxia Medical Team frowned deeply, staring at the satellite phone in his hand, his expression equally grave.

He turned to look at Gu Yu, who was still busy in front of the operating table, and said in a deep voice, "Gu Yu, Nurse Chief Ailinda is right."

"Moreover, the Peace Ark Command has issued a strict order, everyone must evacuate within 24 hours. The situation is gradually spiraling out of control, and we must comply with the big picture."

Gu Yu did not immediately turn around; he was carefully checking Ez’s father’s postoperative monitoring device.

Although the heart rate curve on the screen was stable, blood oxygen saturation was still hovering at critical levels.

"Captain Luo, Nurse Chief Ailinda, Ez’s father just underwent a high-risk surgery and cannot withstand any jolts now; forcibly transferring him would mean his death."

Gu Yu set down the stethoscope in his hand, turned to face the two, his gaze calm yet resolutely firm, "Moreover, there are dozens of severe dengue patients in the refugee camp, if we leave now, all our previous efforts will be wasted."

"No! This is war! It’s a force majeure!"

Ailinda was so anxious that she stomped her feet, her eyes reddening, "We can’t stay, but you must leave! I am the nurse chief here; I am responsible for the safety of you international friends!"

Gu Yu shook his head slightly, "Having the ability to save them but standing by and doing nothing, I can’t do that."

In reality, with the system on his side, he was steadier than anyone.

If things really went south, he could use the Check-in Points to have the system dispatch helicopters to pick people up, though explaining it wouldn’t be easy.

Just as Ailinda was about to open her mouth to continue persuading Gu Yu, the tent’s curtain was suddenly pulled open a crack, and a dark-skinned, wary-eyed local man slithered in like an eel.

Ge Zhengxiang, in charge of security, immediately stepped forward, his hand already on the tactical knife at his waist, his gaze as sharp as a wolf’s.

"Don’t be tense."

Gu Yu raised his hand to stop Ge Zhengxiang.

He recognized the man; one of the watchers left by Peron.

The man panted heavily, dropped his voice, and quickly said in broken English, "Doctor Gu, something big happened! Boss Peron suddenly went out of contact, can’t reach him! Outside, the Free Army is clashing with Cansoto’s people."

"Those Free Army lunatics are looking everywhere for the stash point that Boss Peron hid; they suspect the goods were moved here, may come soon to grab them!"

Gu Yu’s eyes squinted slightly as his mind raced.

Peron’s disappearance meant the previous delicate balance was thoroughly broken.

If the Free Army targeted medical supplies, then this place would soon become a center of turmoil.

"Zhengxiang, please strengthen perimeter alert, any approaching armed personnel, warn them by firing first... otherwise..."

Gu Yu decisively issued instructions, then turned to look at Luo KaiXuan and Ailinda, his tone softened, "Captain Luo, Ailinda, I know you’re thinking of everyone’s safety. But I have a two-step plan; hear me out."

Luo KaiXuan hesitated for a moment, seeing Gu Yu’s eyes full of confidence, his agitation inexplicably calmed down a bit, "Tell us."

"First step, give me 12 hours."

Gu Yu held up one finger, his gaze scorching, "In these 12 hours, we’ll concentrate all our efforts for a final round of intensive assault."

"First stabilize the critically ill patients, primarily focusing on severe dengue patients and conflict casualties, simultaneously using new drugs under Professor Ruosi’s guidance for key epidemic control."

"Second step, the remaining twelve hours will be used to prepare for evacuation. After completing the treatment, evaluate the status of the wounded; mildly injured patients will be entrusted to Professor Ruosi’s station for subsequent observation, and critical patients will attempt coordination through special channels."

"Twelve hours? What if the Free Army comes here?" Ailinda retorted.

"They should be busy fighting Cansoto for territory right now, temporarily unable to spare time for us."

Gu Yu took the satellite phone from Luo KaiXuan’s hand, "I’ll discuss this plan with the captain."

Gu Yu directly dialed the Peace Ark Captain Yang’s special line.

"Captain Yang, it’s Gu Yu."

Through the phone came Captain Yang’s steady, powerful voice, background still filled with the command center’s noisy orders, "Conflicts’ heat maps show your area is edging towards the battle front."

After a brief exchange, Captain Yang was silent for a while, "I understand the general situation."

"But the twenty-four-hour evacuation deadline cannot be canceled; it’s to ensure your safety."

"Captain, I’m not requesting a cancellation of the evacuation; I’m asking to adjust the 24-hour evacuation evaluation to a 36-hour evacuation enforcement."

Gu Yu spoke quickly and clearly, "The threat Peron posed has been temporarily neutralized, but I need those extra twelve hours to complete crucial treatments."

"If we leave now and the epidemic rebounds, this batch of refugees will certainly die, which goes against our humanitarian aid intentions."

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the line, "Gu Yu, you have to know that staying twelve extra hours will exponentially increase your risks."

"I understand."

Gu Yu’s tone was firm, "I guarantee that after 36 hours, the medical team will evacuate completely."

The other side of the call fell into a ten-second long silence once more.

Captain Yang was weighing, also evaluating this young man’s ability and responsibility.

"...You’re quite the dilemma-maker, kid."

Captain Yang’s voice carried a hint of helplessness but more so admiration, "Alright, I’ll withstand the pressure and give you 36 hours. But that’s the limit! After 36 hours, no matter the situation, the armored convoy must pick up everyone on time."

"I’ll send the latest conflict heat map to the medical center’s terminal, keep safe!"

"Understood! Mission guaranteed!"

Gu Yu hung up the phone, returned the satellite phone to Luo KaiXuan, grinned, "Captain Luo, it’s done. Thirty-six hours, let’s get to work."

Luo KaiXuan looked at Gu Yu’s beaming face, sighed helplessly, and patted his shoulder, "You’re truly capable. I’ll coordinate medication and staff scheduling, you’d better ensure your plan is foolproof."

Ailinda also took a long breath, still somewhat worried but with added admiration in her eyes, "Doctor Gu, you Huaxia people, are indeed commendable. Our medical center will fully cooperate with you."

"Let’s get started, we’re short on time."

Gu Yu turned to look outside the tent at the gradually dimming sky, faintly able to see the distant flashes of artillery fire.