215: Xiao Niannian rescued someone.

If an explosion were to occur at such a dangerous time, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Helping treat the wounded here could save lives just the same.

If Comrade Xiao Niannian had participated in many rescues and had experience with explosion relief, he would not stop her. But now, at a time like this, he could not agree to Comrade Xiao going over.

"Military Doctor Shen, I know how to protect myself. Don't worry."

Xiao Niannian knew Military Doctor Shen was worried about her, but her abilities were different from theirs. If anyone was trapped in the Third Workshop, she could detect them in time and rescue them.

Military Doctor Shen tried to persuade her a few times, but seeing Xiao Niannian's expression, he knew he couldn't stop her. He softened his tone and said:

"Then stay on the periphery. Don't go inside the workshop, and make sure to stay far away from the explosion site..."

"Okay."

After Xiao Niannian agreed, she ran toward the Third Workshop.

Between the Third Workshop and the Warehouse was a small factory building made of brick, where some goods and miscellaneous items were piled up.

Xiao Niannian saw many comrades transporting these goods.

Many small carts had been brought over, and some people were using tricycles loaded with goods to move these items.

If this small storage room couldn't be saved and caught fire, the goods inside would also trigger an explosion.

Furthermore, if the nearby chimney exploded and collapsed, it would smash into other factory buildings, potentially causing a chain explosion.

Xiao Niannian quickly ran toward that direction, seeing flames dancing toward them.

The weather today was excellent; although it wasn't very hot, the climate was very dry.

Xiao Niannian saw a rescue hose nearby. She immediately attached the hose to the pipe, turned on the valve, and sprayed water toward the Third Workshop.

Some flames were already flying towards the roof of the small storage room, but Xiao Niannian's water managed to suppress them... "The fire is spreading over there! Quick, aim the hose at that spot..."

Someone shouted loudly.

Others were carrying buckets and splashing water onto the wall here.

Some comrades lined up in a long queue, passing buckets of water one after another. After the comrades at the front splashed the water, they handed the buckets back to another team.

Although Xiao Niannian was using the hose to fight the fire, she was also listening to the sounds around her.

All sorts of shouts and voices around them created a chaotic din.

"Help!"

"It hurts so much."

"I can't hold on much longer."

Hearing this, Xiao Niannian saw Company Commander Yun not far away. She soaked herself from head to toe and quickly walked over.

"Comrade Xiao, weren't you fighting the fire? Why did you come over?"

Company Commander Yun saw Xiao Niannian and immediately became anxious.

"Company Commander Yun, you arrived just in time. I'll hand this spot over to you, and I'll go save people over there."

"No! It's too dangerous over there, you can't go!"

Company Commander Yun realized Xiao Niannian wanted to enter the Third Workshop, and his voice rose in urgency.

"There's a risk of explosion at any moment over there..."

Xiao Niannian handed the hose to Company Commander Yun.

"Company Commander, I know what's important."

Company Commander Yun watched Xiao Niannian walk forward, shouting a few more times in distress.

"Quick, go notify Captain Lu! Comrade Xiao is going into the Third Workshop... Tell him to stop Comrade Xiao."

He was currently using the water gun to douse the areas that had been extinguished, afraid the flames might rekindle.

Xiao Niannian heard Company Commander Yun's words, but she also heard the sound of things collapsing and people shouting for help—and not just one person—so she couldn't wait any longer.

There was a small door here, with thick smoke billowing out. She took out the mask she had made previously, put it on, and ran inside.

This Third Workshop covered several thousand square meters. Inside, there were not only production lines but also many supplies. Since it was working hours, at least several dozen workers were trapped inside.

She had heard earlier that there used to be over 200 regular workers, but now there were over 300, plus some temporary workers. Today was also a day for shipping goods.

There was still a lot of thick smoke inside, and Xiao Niannian heard the sound of many people coughing.

Moreover, many people were carrying or supporting others as they walked toward the entrance.

"Snap."

Explosions could be heard in some areas. Although not as intense as before, the sound of these blasts made Xiao Niannian's heart race.

In their original world, most people knew that White Sugar was a strategic material, and there was a popular saying known to many: "One nitrate, two sulfur, three charcoal, add some White Sugar, and you get Tsar Bomba."

When White Sugar is mixed with a strong oxidizing agent, it can cause an explosion.

Could it be that spies brought these materials and intentionally caused the explosion?

However, this was not the time to think about such things. She needed to rescue the people first and then investigate the cause of the explosion.

Also, what about the Research and Development Workshop next door? Were there enough people protecting it?

Xiao Niannian pulled back her thoughts and heard a Female Comrade crying out.

"Is anyone there? *Cough, cough, cough*, please save me..."

Although she was in thick smoke, Xiao Niannian's vision was more than ten times better than normal. Listening to the sounds and seeing that the surroundings were relatively stable, Xiao Niannian quickly ran toward the Female Comrade.

She saw that the Female Comrade was pinned underneath some wood, iron frames, and other debris.

"comrade, we're here to save you."

Song Lin was nearly unconscious at this point. Hearing a voice, she struggled to open her eyes and saw the face of a young girl appear before her.

"comrade, hold on! You must not fall asleep. I'm going to move the debris off you right away..."

"Okay."

Xiao Niannian was very fast, and in a short while, she had moved away most of the debris piled on Song Lin.

Song Lin was in terrible pain all over, but looking at the young girl, hope sparked in her heart. She felt that this time, she might survive... But her whole body hurt so much! The moment the explosion happened, she didn't even have time to react before a pile of things crashed down on her. Had her leg broken?

"comrade, my leg hurts so much. It hasn't broken, has it?"

Xiao Niannian lowered her head and saw that comrade Song's leg was bleeding heavily.

"No, your leg is perfectly fine..."

At a time like this, she needed to say encouraging words to give comrade Song the confidence to live.

"I believe you."

Xiao Niannian dug comrade Song out and carried her on her back, running toward the outside.

Just as she carried Song Lin to a spot about ten meters from the entrance, Xiao Niannian saw Lu Jing and several comrades-in-arms running over.

"Take her and send her to Military Doctor Shen."

"Yes."

Lu Jing looked at Xiao Niannian, but did not blame her.

"The situation inside is complex. You must be extra careful."

Lu Jing instructed Xiao Niannian.

"Yes."

Lu Jing gave Xiao Niannian a deep look. He had too many things to do right now. He had already sent a team to protect the Research and Development Center.

Now, as long as the open flames in the Third Workshop were extinguished and the people were rescued, the matter would be resolved.

As for who started the fire, the Public Security Bureau would investigate that.