Surgery Godfather
Chapter 1067 - 876: The sky is blue, waiting for the misty rain, and I am waiting for you.

Chapter 1067: Chapter 876: The sky is blue, waiting for the misty rain, and I am waiting for you.

The fire was too big, so many fire trucks were deployed that nearly all the city’s firefighting resources were mobilized, making the fire a major headline.

Both the medical staff and the patients who were staying in the hospital were now all focused on this fire, and Sanbo Hospital’s emergency center had already been deployed to partake in the medical rescue efforts.

Patients in one ward could see the billowing black smoke from the window, gathering in groups of twos and threes to discuss.

It was said that a large warehouse at a factory had caught fire, and the flames were growing, showing tendencies of getting out of control. The items stored in the warehouse were not yet clear, and to prevent any explosions, public security officers were stepping up efforts to evacuate the surrounding crowd.

The live broadcast of the fire scene continued on the news, but because the scene was too dangerous, even the hosts had been forced to move to a safer location and could only look at the fire scene from afar, resulting in limited information being gathered.

"We just connected with the frontline, and with the efforts of the firefighters, the fire has been somewhat controlled,"

The host, with joy on his face, shared this good news with the entire city as everyone was watching closely.

Lan Xueping and Old Xiao’s wife, Wang Xiaojing, were standing by the window, constantly staring at the distant black smoke. Feeling anxious, they simultaneously turned to look at the television on the wall upon hearing the good news.

"Look, the fire is under control. I told you not to worry, they will be back soon," Wang Xiaojing consoled Lan Xueping.

Wang Xiaojing had just called the fire station, where the newly joined Xiao Guo was on duty. From him, she learned that all the firefighters had been dispatched, leaving him alone to guard the station. He too was unsure of the situation at the frontline and had been waiting for updates.

This kind of uncertain waiting was the most torturous. Lan Xueping had just undergone surgery, and though Wang Xiaojing could not afford to seem too anxious, hearing that the fire was being controlled must have been very reassuring.

Just as everyone’s tense nerves were slightly relaxed, suddenly, there was a flash of fire in the distance.

Followed by a huge boom, a mushroom cloud rose into the sky, and even from such a distance, people could feel the shock of the scene. Patients watching started chattering noisily, each mentioning information they had supposedly heard.

The live broadcast on the television paused briefly, the host at a loss for words, unsure of what had just happened.

"Was that—an explosion?—I hope everyone is safe,"

The host momentarily paused, adjusting her emotions as she spoke to the audience.

The door of the ward was open, allowing Lan Xueping and Wang Xiaojing to hear the loud discussions outside.

"Wasn’t it reported that the fire was under control? What was that just now?"

"I heard that there were inflammable and explosive prohibited materials stored in the warehouse, and an explosion just occurred. Many firefighters haven’t made it out,"

one of the patients said with a sorrowful tone.

This news quickly spread throughout the ward, and Lan Xueping also heard it, feeling as though her heart was being pricked by needles—extremely painful.

Old Xiao’s wife Wang Xiaojing also felt her heart tighten sharply, suddenly at a loss as if unsure of how to react. Initially, she had not wanted to call Old Xiao to avoid distracting him at work, but now she had to pick up her phone, her shaking hands dialing Old Xiao’s number, which kept showing as unconnected.

Xiao Guoqiang, being part of the logistics team, although not inside the fire scene, was probably still near the site helping provide support. Could it be possible that Old Xiao was right there when the explosion happened—

Wang Xiaojing couldn’t bear to think further.

"What’s wrong?" Lan Xueping, seeing the change in her companion’s face, felt even more nervous.

"Nothing. They are busy, they have experience. I heard that the people inside have already been rescued, and that everyone has safely evacuated," Wang Xiaojing lied.

At this moment, it was just the two of them, with all the men on the frontline, and since Lan Xueping had just undergone surgery, Wang Xiaojing had to pretend to be calm to stabilize Lan Xueping’s anxious heart.

But clearly, Wang Xiaojing herself was becoming restless; she clutched her phone tightly and took a trembling breath as she called the fire department again. Xiao Guo, also anxious, said, "I’m still waiting for news. No one has called back yet, but don’t worry sister, your husband is fine, don’t worry!" as he tried to reassure Xiao Guoqiang’s wife.

At this moment, as a family member of a firefighter, who wouldn’t be on tenterhooks.

In the hospital corridor, many patients and family members had gathered, discussing fervently. Wang Xiaojing went to the door, hoping to overhear some news.

"There was contraband inside. The firefighters didn’t know."

"Was that an explosion just now?"

"Yes, didn’t you hear the loud explosion?"

"I heard many firefighters were lost, such a pity."

"Yeah, so many didn’t have time to evacuate, sigh!"

Hearing this news, Wang Xiaojing suddenly felt dizzy and struggled to steady herself against the door until her head cleared a little, and then she returned to sit down in the ward.

The television was still broadcasting live, but the host’s hair was disheveled, and she didn’t know how to continue; the sudden explosion had disrupted her thoughts. Without more recent information, all she could do was pray together with the television audience, hoping everyone was safe.

Wang Xiaojing dialed Old Xiao’s number again, still unable to connect, which further intensified her nervousness.

"Sister, they are okay, right? They must be, right?" Lan Xueping struggled to contain her inner anxiety.