Chapter 0244
Ethan's voice quivered with barely contained rage as he located the injury on Madison. "Are you trying to get yourself killed, Madison?"
Startled by his outburst yet aware of his concern, Madison didn't care about the onlookers and wrapped her arms around Ethan's waist, looking up to speak softly, "Ethan, I know you're worried about me, but no one can back down at a time like this. I've done my best to protect myself. I promise I won't get hurt again, okay?"
Only then did Madison realize, "How come you're here?"
Ethan's gaze bore into hers, "I couldn't find you."
Heaven knows what his heart had been through upon learning that Madison had gone to the disaster zone and that another earthquake had struck. He dared not imagine the worst. After venting some of his emotions, Ethan calmed down slightly. "You... fly this plane."
He pulled Madison towards a nearby fighter jet, "This was my mother's jet, well-maintained, with top-of-the-line performance. If you insist on staying, fly this one. Or else, forget it.'
Yin Xiangtian, overhearing this, was shocked as she looked at his retreating figure. That jet, which Ethan had once treasured as his life, was now...
She couldn't help but scrutinize the woman by his side.
Just then, a group of rescued victims was brought over.
Madison pushed Ethan away urgently, "You need to leave now, we have to take these people to the hospital."
"Quick, Henry, Charlie!" she called out.
"Right!"
They stepped back as the injured were loaded onto the three planes one by one.
Ignoring the wound on her head, Madison prepared for takeoff quickly.
This jet was a genuine fighter, even more advanced than the ones flown by Dong Buwen and his team.
It was clear how exceptional Ethan's mother had been.
The majestic fighter jet ascended slowly; with Madison at the helm, they made a beeline for the nearest hospital.
From afar, Ethan felt helpless as he watched. He couldn't influence Madison's decisions, yet his concern weighed on him.
"William, under the name of Mukino International, donate ten million in medical supplies. And pay top dollar for a personal physician for the team."
Unable to do anything else, Ethan sought to ensure Madison's safety by hiring a doctor to accompany her.
"Also, ground ninety percent of Mukino Airlines' commercial flights. Have the flight crew on standby to transport donated supplies from other provinces for free," Ethan directed as he sat atop the rubble. William hesitated, "President Grant, this will lead to losses..."
"Just do it," Ethan's voice was stern.
"Yes, sir."
Yin Xiangtian approached, "This place isn't safe; you should leave."
Ethan didn't reply. He just glanced at her and then smiled slightly.
That smile, tinged with a hint of disdain, left Yin Xiangtian momentarily speechless.
Avoiding Ethan's piercing gaze, she announced, "I'm off to work."
Ethan stayed put, ignoring the advice of Madison and Yin Xiangtian, waiting for Madison's return.
Madison was too busy to speak to him, despite several trips back and forth.
Regardless of the wind's force or the rain's intensity, Ethan remained motionless, his gaze fixed on the spot where Madison's jet landed and took off.
Media at the scene caught sight of Ethan but chose not to approach him for an interview.
His current expression was daunting; no one dared come near.
"It's no use! We can't lift it!"
A voice nearby caught Ethan's attention.
He turned and saw someone trapped under a steel bar. Standing up, he walked over to help.
"I'll hold this; you pull them out."
The rescue team stared at the man in a suit coat who had appeared, a little confused.
Was this a disaster victim or someone just spectating?
But now wasn't the time for such considerations. They handed Ethan the bar.
Ethan exerted all his strength to prop up the heavy concrete slab.
"Lift a bit more!" someone shouted.
Ethan gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot.
"We've got them! Quick, pull them out!"
As the child was pulled free, there was a loud thump!
Ethan held his arm, rubbing it hard.
The rescue team leader was impressed, "Impressive, you managed to lift it alone! Is your arm okay?"
Ethan shook his head, "It's fine."
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He was in searing pain, likely a pulled muscle.
As the rescuers busied themselves with the rescued girl, Ethan sat down again, and William approached with an umbrella. "President Grant, why not take shelter under a tent?"
"What for?"
Ethan lit a cigarette. He couldn't lift his right arm, and his left hand shook from the force he had exerted.
He seemed out of place amidst the debris, like a man from another world.
"Close the umbrella."
William complied.
Madison's plane was landing for the fourth time.
"This little girl is in critical condition; can we make it to the hospital in twenty minutes?" asked a medic.
Madison fell silent for a moment, "I'll do my best."
"Please save my daughter... I beg you!" a man knelt before Madison.
Covered in dirt and blood, he was desperate.
"Get on the plane!" Madison pulled the father to his feet.
Due to the urgency and no time to wait for more injured, she took off immediately.
On the plane, the doctor fought to sustain the little girl's vital signs.
"Faster! She won't hold on much longer!" the medical staff's voice trembled.
Madison remembered the nearest hospital was at least half an hour away. Twenty minutes...
Madison clenched her teeth, images of the abandoned victim in the disaster zone flashing in her mind,
"Everyone, sit tight, I'll go as fast as I can!"
A convoy of helicopters transporting supplies was approaching from the opposite direction. "The lead pilot of the other team is shouting through the channel," all helicopters, take evasive action!"
"A helicopter is heading straight for us!"
As the words fell.
"Whoosh-"
The turbulence sent the passing helicopters swaying.
"Damn, what's a professional fighter doing in Yuanchuan? Weren't they all sent to the disaster zone?" pilots from the other team discussed in
the channel.
"Why is she flying so fast? There are helicopters behind; what if there's a collision?"
In the airspace channel.
Madison was repeatedly requesting, "Urgent call for northbound helicopters to clear the path!"
"Urgent clearance required! There's a critically injured on board; I need to reach the hospital in twenty minutes!"
Soon, the airspace controller
responded, "Northbound helicopters have been notified to clear the path, proceed with caution."
proceed with caution." bet
With permission granted, Madison didn't hesitate and headed straight for the destination.
"We're crossing over the mountaintop; expect strong air currents, brace yourselves!" she informed the helicopter occupants.
"Okay, okay!" the father hurriedly replied.