143: Chapter 143 Gold Mine

Tianxing Group's chartered flights providing aid against the tide had just earned praise domestically when they were smeared by Western media's cynical remarks, claiming Tianxing Group was just putting on a show and wouldn't last a few days.

Upon receiving the news in Magic City, Chen Mo said playfully:

"Some people just never learn their lesson!"

In the camps of the frontline epidemic area, the moans of the sick and weak could be heard everywhere.

Tianxing Group's supply convoys never stopped. Batch after batch of protective suits, fever reducers, test kits, and clean drinking water were delivered continuously. They also urgently dispatched over a dozen senior medical staff who had volunteered to come to the front lines for shift rotations, allowing other personnel to get some rest.

During the screening and rescue operations, Tianxing Group's staff discovered several Taiwan compatriots stranded in the epidemic area holding Taiwan Compatriot Permits. They were helpless, lacking medicine and supplies, and in a very critical situation.

Tianxing Group's staff immediately transferred them to safe temporary rescue points, prioritizing their medical treatment, supplies, and basic needs, caring for them as meticulously as if they were family.

For Chinese nationals and overseas Chinese stranded in Africa who couldn't return home, Tianxing Group's staff would protect their lives at the first sign of need.

The dedication and actions of the Tianxing Group staff were captured by accompanying reporters. After the footage was sent back home, netizens flooded the comments:

"Didn't the foreign media say Tianxing Group was just putting on a show and wouldn't last? Look at them—more supplies, more medical staff. Doesn't that slap them right in the face!"

"It's so heartbreaking. Wearing airtight protective suits in such heat, being too busy to even eat—this is what true responsibility looks like!"

"Compared to the lip service of Western media, Tianxing Group's actions are the loudest slap. Well done!"

"Who says private enterprises are no good? This move by Tianxing Group has truly brought glory to our country!"

"The more the foreign media smears them, the harder Tianxing Group works. It makes my blood boil with excitement! The Tianxing Group staff must stay safe!"

"Tianxing Group has never let us down. I'm a die-hard fan of Tianxing Group for life!"

"I'm so moved! Tianxing Group even goes all out to rescue Taiwan compatriots stranded in Africa. Both sides of the strait are one family; blood is thicker than water!"

"Taiwan compatriots are also Chinese. This move by Tianxing Group is truly heartwarming. This is the vision of a motherland enterprise—never giving up on any compatriot!"

"Seeing the stranded Taiwan compatriots being well-cared for by Tianxing Group really brings tears to my eyes. The two sides are one family, the motherland will surely be reunited, and no one can tear us apart!"

"Foreign media causes trouble every day. We Dragon Country people must stand united. Whether it's the mainland or Taiwan, we're all one family. Good job, Tianxing Group!"

"Fully rescuing every Chinese compatriot—this is the responsibility of a great nation. The two sides will eventually reunite; the reunification of the motherland is unstoppable!"

Tianxing Group's efforts were not only seen by the people at home; the Dragon Country's Official Authorities medical team stationed in Africa recognized and appreciated the Tianxing Group staff from the bottom of their hearts.

Captain Wang of the medical team expressed his gratitude to the Tianxing Group person in charge:

"Brother, thank you so much! We were shorthanded before and couldn't look after many patients. Now that you've arrived, not only are supplies sufficient, but the manpower has increased too. You've been a huge help!"

With the tacit cooperation between the two teams, more and more patients began to pull through.

The compatriots with Taiwan Compatriot Permits who had been properly rescued earlier also took the initiative to join the volunteer teams after recovering, working side-by-side with their mainland compatriots without distinction.

The two sides were originally one family; the bond of blood thicker than water was fully displayed at this moment.

Local government officials also made a special trip to thank the medical team and the Tianxing Group staff.

The official held their hands firmly and kept thanking them in broken Chinese:

"Thank you, thank you so much for helping us through this crisis. You are our benefactors!"

When word reached the Dragon Country Embassy in Africa, the Ambassador publicly singled out Tianxing Group for praise, saying:

"Tianxing Group went against the tide into the epidemic area, standing firm and fearless. They have gone all out to protect the safety of every Huaxia compatriot while selflessly aiding the African people. Their concrete actions demonstrate the responsibility and commitment of a Dragon Country enterprise. They are a solid bridge for China-Africa friendship and a source of pride for countless overseas Chinese!"

The Chinese nationals and overseas Chinese stranded in Africa spontaneously organized into volunteer teams after recovering, helping to move supplies, maintain order, and bring water and food to the staff.

This is what unity looks like!

This is unity!

No matter where they were from, all Chinese nationals and overseas Chinese were closely united at this moment!

The local people were even more grateful, bringing mangoes and bananas they had grown themselves to express their thanks.

As the authentic footage of Tianxing Group's aid spread across the globe, international public opinion completely reversed.

After watching the videos, many foreigners lashed out at their own media for their double standards:

"BBC and CNN are all liars! Clearly, the Dragon Country enterprise is desperately saving lives, yet they called it a show!"

"Western countries only care about evacuating their citizens and running away, while the Dragon Country enterprise is heading into the danger to save people. The difference couldn't be more obvious!"

A large number of overseas netizens spontaneously shared Tianxing Group's aid videos. Most of the comments on overseas social media platforms were full of respect and praise for Tianxing Group.

The WHO also spoke out publicly, indirectly affirming the aid actions of the Dragon Country enterprise and praising such assistance for providing a huge boost to Africa's fight against the epidemic.

The Western media outlets like the BBC and CNN, which had been smearing them with cynical remarks earlier, now went completely silent.

Their previous mockery and skepticism had all turned into loud slaps across their own faces.

Night fell.

At this time, a figure quietly approached the entrance of the tent belonging to the Tianxing Group person in charge. It was an elderly Black woman who had been saved by Tianxing Group's medical staff earlier.

She held a worn-out cloth bundle in her hand, hesitating for a long time before slowly entering the tent.

Seeing this, the person in charge immediately stood up and said in a gentle tone:

"Ma'am, are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

The elderly Black woman shook her head and looked at the person in charge, saying:

"Benefactor, you saved my life. I have no money, no valuables, and I don't know how to repay you..."

At this point, she looked around and then whispered:

"My son went to the jungle at the border with my husband. In a valley where Guinea and Sierra Leone meet, they saw a kind of yellow stone, all shiny and bright. It's very remote; no one has ever been there."

"My son said it was gold, what you call a gold mine. My son and husband both died in this virus, and I'm just an old woman left alone. I have no use for this thing anymore, so I'm giving it to you."

After the old woman finished speaking, she stuffed the cloth bundle into the hands of the person in charge. Inside, there seemed to be a small sample of gold ore. She then turned and walked out of the tent, disappearing into the night.