OBS Chapter 1189
Chapter 1189
Qi Mingyu stood beside the firing range, watching the soldiers conduct live-fire exercises and occasionally correcting their posture.
Mu Mu was among them.
He lay prone on the ground, gripping the submachine gun with both hands, aiming intently at the bullseye.
"boom!"
The bullet was fired and hit the bullseye precisely.
He stood up, preparing to fire again, when he caught a glimpse of Zhou Shuwan rushing towards him out of the corner of his eye.
He frowned sharply, glancing at her without making a sound.
Qi Mingyu also noticed Zhou Shuwan. He waved to signal the training to continue and quickly went to meet her.
"Wanwan, what's wrong?" he asked in a low voice, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible worry.
Zhou Shuwan lowered her voice and said quickly, "Xiao Yu, there's a heat storm, just like last time, it's level twelve, and it'll be here in less than an hour."
Qi Mingyu's expression instantly became extremely solemn: "I understand."
“Go back right now and stay with your parents. Don’t wander off.” He looked at her, his eyes filled with worry. “If the situation allows, I will send Mu Mu back to protect you.”
"And what about you?" Zhou Shuwan looked up, her dark almond-shaped eyes filled with worry.
She looked at Qi Mingyu, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
He is the base's deputy commander of defense, and he must remain at his post when a crisis strikes.
He can no longer just stay by her and her family's side like before.
The safety of the entire base rests on his shoulders.
Behind them, many soldiers were watching them.
Qi Mingyu really wanted to reach out and touch her hair to soothe her emotions, but in the end he held back.
He simply said in a low voice, "It's my duty; I can't go back."
These eight simple words carry a heavy responsibility.
From the moment he accepted the position, he knew that he would not only have to protect his family, but also the survivors of the entire base.
He is responsible for everyone here.
"Be careful." Zhou Shuwan gave him a deep look, then turned to look at Mu Mu not far away.
Mu Mu was also looking at her, her eyes filled with worry and determination.
Zhou Shuwan nodded to him, then turned and quickly left.
Time is of the essence, and there is no room for delay.
Qi Mingyu watched her figure disappear at the entrance of the training ground, then glanced at his military watch; the hour hand pointed to 2:10 PM.
Less than 57 minutes remain before the heat storm arrives.
"Continue training. It will end in five minutes." Qi Mingyu turned around, his voice regaining its usual calm and steady tone, without the slightest hint of emotion.
The soldiers responded in unison, and gunfire erupted again across the training ground.
Mu Mu lay on the ground, but her eyes couldn't help but dart towards the door.
Although his sister had concealed it well, as a family member who lived with him day and night, he could tell at a glance that she was very anxious.
The fact that she rushed to find her brother-in-law without caring about anything else must mean something serious has happened.
He pulled the trigger, and the laser beam hit the bullseye again, but his unease grew stronger.
Qi Mingyu stood still, his gaze sweeping over each of the training soldiers.
His mind was racing; the heat storm had come suddenly, and everyone needed to be prepared as quickly as possible.
The lesson learned last time was too painful.
It was also a Category 12 heat storm, but after discussion, the higher-ups made a last-minute decision to evacuate everyone to the sea.
But no one expected that a heat wave would simultaneously rise from the sea.
Those survivors who struggled in the sea, some were scalded by the heat waves, some were swept away by the undercurrents, and the number of missing and dead remains a painful memory for the base.
We must not repeat the same mistakes this time.
Five minutes flew by.
"Attention, everyone!" Qi Mingyu's voice suddenly rose, carrying an unquestionable authority. "Morning training is over! Immediately notify all departments to conduct an emergency crisis drill! Repeat, emergency crisis drill!"
"Yes, sir!" the soldiers responded in unison, quickly organizing their equipment and beginning to carry out orders.
Crisis drills are a routine operation at the base and are conducted periodically.
During the last heat storm, the survivors were able to quickly evacuate the fortress thanks to their repeated training.
Therefore, this time, not a single soldier questioned their superior's decision.
Mu Mu quickly walked to his side and asked in a low voice, "Brother-in-law, is something wrong?"
"A heat storm, level twelve, will arrive in less than fifty minutes." Qi Mingyu said succinctly, "Go back immediately and protect Wanwan and Mom and Dad. If anyone asks, tell them I've assigned you another mission."
Mu Mu's expression changed instantly, and without saying a word, she said, "I'll go right now!"
Once the notification was issued, the emergency crisis drill was initiated.
All departments immediately organized personnel to enter the shelter, shut off the power and water systems, carried emergency supplies, and awaited further instructions.
Whether it's ordinary residential areas, rescue areas, research institutes, planting areas, or breeding areas, preparations are underway in full swing.
Just as a series of instructions were issued, a series of hurried footsteps sounded behind him, accompanied by suppressed anger.
"Qi Mingyu! How dare you!"
Qi Mingyu slowly turned around and saw Liu Zhiming rushing over with a livid face, followed by several staff officers from the command headquarters.
Liu Zhiming is the base defense commander, holding the rank of lieutenant colonel, and has spent many years on warships.
Ever since Qi Mingyu, this "parachuted" general, arrived and immediately took up the position of deputy commander, wielding real power, he had been harboring a grudge.
In his view, Qi Mingyu was neither a member of the navy nor had any outstanding achievements. He only rose through the ranks so quickly because his wife, Zhou Shuwan, was highly regarded by Captain Chen.
Such a person is not worthy of being treated as an equal.
Hearing the commotion, the other soldiers stopped what they were doing and all looked over.
Qi Mingyu remained expressionless and first addressed the surrounding soldiers in a deep voice: "What are you all standing there for? Go and carry out the orders immediately!"
The soldiers exchanged glances, not daring to linger, and quickly left the training ground.
Only after the soldiers had gone far away did Qi Mingyu turn his gaze to Liu Zhiming, asking in a flat tone, "Commander Liu, is there something you need?"
"What's the matter?" Liu Zhiming sneered, pointing his finger at him. "You ordered an emergency drill without my permission. Did you even ask me, the commander? Who gave you that authority?"
His voice was loud, deliberately sarcastic, as if he wanted everyone to hear him.
“Base regulations stipulate that the deputy commander has the authority to organize emergency drills in emergency situations.” Qi Mingyu met his gaze, his eyes deep. “Just now, due to the emergency, I was about to go to the command post to report to you after issuing the order.”
"Emergency? What emergency?" Liu Zhiming raised an eyebrow, his face full of disdain. "How come I haven't received any news? Qi Mingyu, stop making excuses for yourself! Acting first and reporting later is a major taboo in the military! Do you think you've had enough of being the deputy commander and want to take his place?"
His last words were utterly scathing.
The staff officers around him held their breath, not daring to interrupt.
Everyone knew that Commander Liu and Deputy Commander Qi were at odds, but no one expected things to escalate to such a tense point in this situation.