Chapter 574: Chapter 548 Crisis Moment
Ye Chen donned the device, then walked towards the lake surface.
What shocked everyone was that Ye Chen did not sink; instead, he moved freely across the lake surface.
Witnessing this scene, the crowd erupted in surprise.
Damn, this is amazing.
This is practically the legendary art of walking on water.
Many countries have now developed similar devices.
However, their devices are extremely clumsy and unstable on water surfaces.
The device researched by Ye Chen moves as easily on the water as it would on flat ground.
My God, what kind of incredible technology is this?
Soon, the area around the lake was crowded with onlookers.
Ye Chen tested it and was very satisfied with the experiment.
With this, successful rescue missions can now be accomplished even in fast-flowing rivers.
The torrential rain kept pouring down.
At this moment, nuclear power generation was playing its role.
Nuclear power plants had been established across the country during this period, and they have been tested.
The continuous rain allowed nuclear power plants to immediately play a significant role.
Major cities ensured their power supply by relying on nuclear power generation.
Despite the pouring rain, power assurance minimized the impact on people’s lives.
In XN City, it had rained for a week.
The situation was so dire that the speedboats couldn’t even get close.
The leader in charge of the rescue appeared grim.
"We must save people at all costs."
At Star University, Lü Gang watched the news on television, eyes welling up with tears.
That was his hometown.
Lü Gang found Ye Chen: "Principal Ye, I want to take a leave of absence to return to my hometown."
Hearing this, Ye Chen also frowned.
The school had already set up a volunteer team to go for rescue.
Ye Chen understood that the students’ intentions were good, but what could they do if they went?
The other students were also very excited.
After all, seeing the news reports was torturous for each of them.
Ye Chen took a deep breath, went to the sports field, and gathered fifty students.
These students were carefully selected rescue team members.
This time, Ye Chen would personally lead the team, taking these fifty students to the disaster relief front.
He gave all his equipment to the students.
This equipment included the Water Walking Device.
Ye Chen first guided these students in putting on the equipment.
When these people walked on water wearing the Water Walking Device, everyone was dumbfounded.
My God, walking on water is just like walking on flat ground, it’s truly magical.
Ye Chen said, "Classmates, when one place is in trouble, we all must help. The mission of Star University is to cultivate talent for the country. When the country needs us most, we must contribute our strength. The time has come to test us."
Looking at those young faces, Ye Chen solemnly said, "Star Rescue Team, set out."
In the face of this heavy rain, Ye Chen’s newly developed technology found its use.
Thus, Ye Chen had his factory work overnight to produce this equipment.
Star University must also contribute its strength.
These fifty students all volunteered to participate in the rescue.
Initially, Ye Chen did not agree to let the students go to the disaster area on their own.
After all, they were just kids. If they went, not only might they not be able to help, but they could also be in danger.
But with the Water Walking Device, it was different.
At least they had a guarantee of safety.
No matter how big the waves are, for someone wearing the Water Walking Device, it’s just like mountain climbing, without falling into the water.
Moreover, these students were also wearing special life jackets; even if the device malfunctioned and they fell into the water, they could save themselves.
When Ye Chen announced it, many students present had tears in their eyes.
The entire school lined the road to send off these heroes.
Ye Chen walked at the forefront, feeling a weight of responsibility.
Due to the heavy rain, they could only travel by car to the disaster area.
On the embankment.
Commander Lu Ran frowned as he looked at the torrential downpour.
The rain continued incessantly, with the situation unclear.
Most importantly, speedboats couldn’t navigate such turbulent water.
Despite the urgency to save people, rescuers couldn’t be sent to their deaths.
Helicopters can’t fly under such adverse conditions, and currently, the biggest issue is the supply of essentials.
According to meteorological information, the weather will not improve for three days.
But after six or seven days without food, those trapped atop their homes might not last until the rescuers arrive.
Therefore, the biggest challenge now is how to deliver supplies to these people.
Plan after plan was rejected, and Commander Lu Ran’s eyes reddened with anxiety.
But now, looking at the rushing water, he had no idea what to do.
At this moment, his secretary approached him.
"Commander Lu, according to the meteorological bureau, the rain will continue today."
"It’s already the third day, and according to the information we have, many people have run out of food. If there are no supplies... "
Speaking of this, the secretary choked up.
Commander Lu’s expression was equally grim.
The most important thing now is to get the food over there.
Yet with this huge rain, turbulent waters make it impossible to transport supplies.
All conceivable methods have been considered, but none are feasible.
If speedboats attempt to navigate through such heavy rain, there’s a high chance they’d be destroyed mid-route, endangering lives.
The visibility for planes is very low, unable to deliver supplies accurately.
Even though some supplies were dropped, the feedback indicates many were swept away, yielding minimal results.
What to do?
It’s already the third day; even if those people had supplies, they likely have used them up.
The rain keeps pouring down non-stop; it will be at least another day before the weather improves.
So, the primary task now is to get the supplies over.
At this moment, a middle-aged man approached Commander Lu.
"Commander Lu, shall we organize a daredevil squad to charge through and deliver food?"
"No, according to the weather forecast, there will be another heavy rain today, it’s too dangerous."
Watching the torrential rain, everyone’s mood grew increasingly heavy.
They understood that the longer the delay, the more dangerous it becomes.
When will this damned rain stop?
Commander Lu clenched his fists tightly, feeling deeply helpless.
Currently facing the continuous rain, there was nothing they could do but wait for a miracle.
Everyone was anxious, hoping the weather would improve, yet the rain only intensified.
Lu Re took a deep breath; they couldn’t wait any longer, the daredevil team must go.
Soon, the secretary returned.
Seeing the look in the secretary’s eyes, Commander Lu knew the outcome.
"Failed?" Commander Lu sighed!
Fortunately, the soldiers wore life jackets and swam back safely.
However, the supply issue remained an unsolved challenge.
What to do?
Time ticked away, and the rain continued to pour without showing any sign of decreasing.
At night, the temperature would drop sharply; if supplies couldn’t be delivered, the situation would be extremely critical.