bestfiction Chapter 938
Chapter 938
Tao Zheng and Zhang Jia looked at this scene with a hint of surprise in their eyes, but they both followed Qi Mingyu's orders.
Everyone followed her guidance and quickly adjusted their route.
Not long after they left, a large amount of water began to accumulate on the original ice layer. The ice surface melted rapidly, and almost the entire surface was submerged in water more than half a meter high.
At this time, Zhou Shuwan and his team had just reached the high ground and could clearly see the situation here.
"Oh my god..." Zhang Jia looked at the horrifying scene, his eyes filled with fear: "If we had continued to move forward, I'm afraid we would have fallen into the sea by now."
Tao Zheng's expression also turned extremely ugly. He turned to look at Zhou Shuwan, his tone filled with mixed emotions: "Wanwan, this time it's all thanks to you."
Zhou Shuwan also looked solemn.
The ice was melting much faster than she had imagined.
They have to speed up!
A slight sound of footsteps immediately rang out in the team. Everyone adjusted their pace, followed Zhou Shuwan's guidance, and quickly avoided the dangerous area.
Because before departure, the two captains asked him to trust Zhou Shuwan unconditionally, so Captain Ma had no objection at all and led the team to follow Zhou Shuwan's pace.
Tao Zheng and Zhang Jia followed in the middle of the team, both of them looking a little solemn.
As we moved forward, we could hear slight cracking sounds from under the ice from time to time, as if it might collapse at any time.
Everyone's nerves were tense and their pace quickened.
Qi Mingyu followed Zhou Shuwan closely, always alert to changes in the surrounding environment.
"There's a crack ahead!" Zhou Shuwan suddenly stopped and spoke in a short and urgent voice.
Qi Mingyu immediately raised her hand to signal the team to stop, and everyone's eyes looked in the direction she pointed.
Sure enough, a long and thin crack had appeared on the ice ahead. The seawater under the ice had begun to seep in, and the crack was rapidly expanding.
"Go around!" Qi Mingyu gave the order without hesitation, and the team quickly adjusted direction to avoid the crack area.
The constant danger has made everyone's nerves tense to the extreme.
Every step was taken cautiously, as if the ice beneath feet might collapse at any time.
They didn't dare stop to rest because the ice was melting too quickly.
So when it was time to rest at night, everyone kept on moving.
Finally, after bypassing several dangerous areas, the team finally reached the edge of Island 3.
They spent a day and a half without sleep.
I was very hungry on the way, so I ate some dry food.
From afar, one could see a large crowd of people gathered on this low-lying island, all busy making preparations.
Next to the island are parked a weathered destroyer, several cruise ships and fishing boats.
Half of the ships were brought by Tao Zheng from the south.
The surface of each ship is covered with mottled marks, like a commendation of time and suffering.
When everyone set foot on Island No. 3, the people who stayed behind immediately rushed up, looking anxious and nervous.
Several leaders walked quickly to Captain Ma and said in a hurried voice: "Captain, the situation is not good! We have ordered the team to prepare their equipment and be ready to set off at any time!"
Captain Ma nodded, his eyes sweeping across the crowd, his expression calm, "Everyone has worked hard. We need to evacuate as quickly as possible. Time is running out."
At the same time, Tao Zheng's men rushed to his side and whispered, "Captain Tao, what should we do? Should we move to Island 1? What's the situation over there?"
Tao Zheng didn't want to take on too much leadership responsibility, and he only stood up at the critical moment.
But his closest friends Xiaoliu, Sangzi and others left one after another.
Because of his position as a leader, he is sometimes forced to make helpless choices.
Therefore, he wanted to resign from this position a long time ago, but there was no good candidate.
After joining up with Captain Ma's team, he carefully observed the other party's words and deeds and found that he was indeed just like the Chinese soldiers before the end of the world, honest and reliable, and treated those who came south equally.
He gradually let down his guard and was willing to delegate power to make it easier for Captain Ma to take unified command.
He turned to look at Captain Ma and said firmly, "Captain Ma, we are at your command at any time."
Captain Ma nodded slightly, not refusing. He then turned his gaze to Zhou Shuwan: "Doctor Zhou, the ice field is very dangerous right now. Do you think we should walk back or sail back?"
Zhou Shuwan frowned slightly, his eyes fixed on the boat not far away, his expression solemn.
After Captain Ma's two teams merged, they had so many ships, all of which had been modified long ago, and each ship could glide on the ice.
She understood what Captain Ma meant.
If the ice melts extensively, ships can at least provide a buffer for people.
However, when they came from Island No. 1, they did not take a boat, but walked the entire way because they considered that the weight of the boat was too large and would put huge pressure on the already fragile ice layer.
Once the ice melts, huge ice blocks will collide violently with the water flow, which will not only damage the ships but also injure people.
Captain Ma was waiting for her decision.
But she was in a very difficult situation at this moment, and was quite hesitant.
She could only monitor part of the situation beneath the ice, and most of the ice she "saw" was still safe.
Although the melting speed is too fast, it still takes time to melt all the ice within a radius of dozens of miles.
If they could get back as quickly as possible, the chance of encountering danger would be only 30%.
However, everyone was worried about leaving the destroyer and several other ships here and letting people go back.
Now boats, like fish, are their most important resource.
It is absolutely impossible to give up unless it is absolutely necessary!
Captain Ma saw her embarrassment and did not urge her, but just waited quietly for her answer.
Everyone else present also held their breath, their eyes focused on Zhou Shuwan, as if her decision would determine everyone's fate.
Qi Mingyu also stared at Zhou Shuwan intently.
Seeing her hesitation, he reached out and gently held her hand.
Zhou Shuwan smiled at him, took a deep breath, and spoke slowly: "Captain Ma, the ice is melting much faster than I expected. If we go back on foot, the risk is indeed quite high. But sailing the ship is also risky. If a huge block of ice hits us, it could damage the hull."
This is also the reason why Captain Ma did not make a direct decision.