Read Novel Full Chapter 515: Arctic Evacuation
Chapter 515: Arctic Evacuation
A bunch of idiots!
They can’t think straight and only see the gains and losses in front of them.
Ivanov was furious and simply stopped talking. At worst, he would have to amputate his leg.
The meeting room was silent.
The captain thought for a few minutes, then said, “Give them the plane.”
Help people all the way, as the saying goes. Ivanov spoke again, “Let’s make sure the Chinese survivors are sent off properly.”
The most valuable plane has been given, and another batch of supplies will be sent to the survivors at the base. The hunting team will escort them to the Arctic coast.
Since they had decided to do it, they would do it right. Ivanov wanted Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen to feel they were sincere.
The captain had no objections. “You go arrange it.”
Ivanov breathed a sigh of relief, “Rest assured, Captain, I’ll handle this well and make sure the other countries’ survivors see that we are peaceful and friendly. We’ll ensure they follow us loyally in the future.”
The captain agreed, and it was decided.
Zhao Quan waited uneasily, feeling extremely anxious.
After waiting for about an hour, Ivanov hurried out, “Jiang, I’ve worked hard, and the captain finally agreed.”
Jiang Ning felt a weight lift off her shoulders. “Thank you.”
“It’s the least I could do, after all, we’re friends.” Ivanov grinned widely. “Also, all the survivors from the Chinese base can leave now. We will organize a team to escort them to the Arctic coast and make sure your fellow countrymen get home safely.”
Jiang Ning had expected this answer, but still felt touched and gave him a big hug.
The fighter plane needed enough space to take off.
The Russians are quite efficient; they quickly sent people to the warship to clear the runway.
Ivanov was quite calculating and specifically asked the Chinese survivors to help with the clearing.
When the survivors saw Zhao Quan, who was wearing an Air Force uniform with a five-star badge on his chest, dozens of them froze in surprised.
One by one, their worn faces showed shock, and their dull eyes quickly became clouded with a layer of mist.
Ivanov said loudly, “My dear friends, your country has established a safe base, and he is here to take you home…”
He went on and on, saying things about the friendship between the two countries, thanking the Chinese survivors for helping build the base, and so on.
It sounded better than it was.
But both sides knew the truth, it was just for appearances.
The weather in the Arctic is cold, and the survivors can’t cry even if they want to.
Many people bite their lips tightly. They can’t tell whether it is reality or a dream.
“Fellow countrymen, I’m here from the Huacheng Base. My plane broke down while crossing the Arctic, and fortunately, we were helped by our fellow countrymen and our Russian friends, which allowed me to return.”
Looking at the weather-beaten faces of his fellow countrymen, Zhao Quan was equally emotional. “Don’t worry, the military ship from our country has already arrived in the Arctic. In a few days, we’ll take you home.”
Many survivors looked up, desperately trying not to let their tears fall, knowing it would freeze their faces.
After the emotional moment, they actively helped clear the runway.
He Tianming was among them. He looked at the person standing shoulder to shoulder with Zhao Quan.
Though her whole body was wrapped up with only her eyes visible, he could still recognize it was Jiang Ning.
It was really her, just like a few years ago, silently lending a helping hand behind the scenes without asking for anything in return.
The safe base? It must be the “Dawn” she had mentioned before.
The hatch slowly opened, and a fully fueled fighter plane was pushed out.
The runway was cleared, the plane was in place, and it was ready to take off at any time.
Zhao Quan took a deep breath, saluted Jiang Ning, and said with all his emotions, “Thank you, take care.”
He didn’t know why she didn’t want to leave, but he could only choose to respect her.
Without her help, he wouldn’t have had the chance to return to the sky, and the hundreds of survivors in the Arctic might never make it home.
The black fighter plane slid faster and faster, flying over the curved runway, and soaring into the sky like a sharp blade.
Jiang Ning looked up at the sky, lost in thought for a long time.
Goodbye, my homeland, that I can never return to.
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The news that China had established a base and sent military forces to the Arctic to bring the survivors home quickly spread throughout the base.
Survivors from other countries felt a mixture of envy and despair. What about their own countries?
Some Koreans were unable to accept it and banged their heads against the wall desperately. “Shi Bal, Shi Bal, Shi Bal!”
While the Japanese was boiling with anger inside, but they acted as though they didn’t care, even though they were mad with jealousy.
Some quick-witted people approached the Russians, trying to communicate with poor Chinese by gesturing. “I, yellow skin, black hair… I am Chinese. I can sing the national anthem…”
The Russian, drunk and in a bad mood, swung his whip and harshly shouted, “Get lost!”
Once the military ship’s runway was cleared, a group of emotionally Chinese survivors returned to their quarters.
The Russians were good at putting on a show. From now on, the survivors not only wouldn’t have to work, but their food rations were also improved by two levels.
Yang Weimin took deep breaths, trying to calm himself, but he couldn’t. He said softly, “Old He, you didn’t lie to me. There really is hope.”
“Our country is still here, and we have a new home…”
He buried his head and cried, “We can go home now. Ah Jie is waiting for me at home…”
Compared to the emotional Yang Weimin, He Tianming remained much calmer.
He knew that it was Jiang Ning and Huo Yishen who had made today possible. Without their negotiations with the Russians, they would never have been able to leave.
But would they leave?
Ivanov, eager to treat his leg, was speeding on the snowmobile.
From a distance, Jiang Ning saw two figures standing on the snow hill. It was Huo Yishen and Doudou.
As soon as they stopped, Huo Yishen came forward.
Before Jiang Ning could speak, Ivanov shouted, “Huo, I almost broke up with them for you two, and only then did I get it done.”
Huo Yishen said politely, “Thank you.”
“No need to thank me, we’re friends,” Ivanov said while grinning.
The ice house was lit with a fire, which was very warm.
Huo Yishen chatted with Ivanov, while Jiang Ning went into the house to prepare for the operation.
There were no special antiviral medicines, but appearances still had to be maintained.
Jiang Ning took a needle to draw a tube of saline and then came to the snow house after getting ready.
Ivanov’s eyes widened, “Jiang, is this the special antiviral medicine?”
It looked… so cheap and nothing like what he had imagined.
Jiang Ning remained calm, “Yes.”
Ivanov was highly suspicious, “Does it look like this?”
Jiang Ning frowned and rolled her eyes. “What? What did you expect it to look like? This is military-grade medicine. The raw materials are extremely precious, so production is limited. Soldiers below a certain rank can’t even use it.
For years, we’ve faced natural disasters. Do you think we have the luxury for fancy outsourcing? That’s just a trick Westerners use to fool consumers. We Chinese don’t play that game.
Don’t be deceived by its plain appearance. What matters is that it cures diseases and saves lives. If you don’t trust it, then don’t take it. Amputation is always a safer option.”
As she spoke, she made a move to throw the needle away.
Ivanov was so scared that he quickly stopped her, “No, of course I believe you, I’m just asking out of curiosity.”
“I’m very disappointed in you.” Jiang Ning was relentless, “You questioned our friendship.”
Ivanov, who didn’t want to have his leg amputated, quickly apologized, “Jiang, I’m ashamed of my behavior.”
Huo Yishen, who was standing next to him, couldn’t bear to watch it. Embarrassed and afraid of being exposed, he turned his head and looked away…