Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

On the other end of the phone, Liu Xinjian's voice was impatient and his tone was harsh: "Qi Tongwei, what are you up to?"

Escorting discarded ammunition is a routine mission, so what could be unusual about it?

I think you're just being overly anxious and worrying unnecessarily!

"It's not that I'm nervous, there really is a hidden danger." Qi Tongwei swallowed his words back. He couldn't reveal the secret of his rebirth, so he could only offer a forced explanation, "I have a gut feeling something's wrong. The truck might have been tampered with. If it explodes, the consequences would be unimaginable!"

"Enough with the nonsense!" Liu Xinjian interrupted him, his tone becoming increasingly stern. "Qi Tongwei, I order you to lead your team immediately and transport the discarded ammunition to the disposal site on time. Do not delay the mission. You must obey orders and follow commands. If anything goes wrong, I will hold you responsible!"

Qi Tongwei gripped the phone, his brow furrowed. "Boss, I'm sorry, I can't carry out this order!"

I must ensure the safety of the soldiers; we absolutely cannot advance until the potential dangers are eliminated!

"You!" Liu Xinjian gritted his teeth in anger. "Qi Tongwei, you dare disobey orders? Believe me, I'll dismiss you!"

"I'll accept being dismissed!" Qi Tongwei refused to budge, "but I can't gamble with the lives of nearly a hundred people. If an accident happens in a busy area, no one can bear the responsibility. Please consider this carefully!"

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone. Liu Xinjian's tone softened a bit, but it was still firm: "Okay, I'll give you ten minutes to investigate."

If no problems are found in ten minutes, we must set off.

Otherwise, you'll have to bear the consequences yourself!

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

Ten minutes is hardly enough.

I'm not a bomb disposal expert.

Qi Tongwei put down the phone and turned to Cheng Du beside him, saying, "Cheng Du, immediately take people to evacuate the surrounding residents. There are several villages nearby; make sure the villagers stay away from this area and that no one comes near. Hurry!"

"Understood!" Du Cheng didn't dare delay and immediately carried out the order.

Zhao Guoqiang was getting anxious. "Ten minutes isn't enough to finish the investigation, and that idiot Liu Xinjian is pushing us too hard. What should we do?"

Qi Tongwei couldn't gamble with the safety of so many people. "Guoqiang, there's only one way: ask your father, Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, for help. One phone call from him, and others will have no choice but to listen."

Zhao Guoqiang unconditionally trusted Qi Tongwei, "Yes, I'll call my dad right now!"

After the call was connected, Zhao Guoqiang handed the phone to Qi Tongwei.

Zhao Guoqiang felt he could not persuade his father, Zhao Mengsheng.

Qi Tongwei held the phone. "Uncle Zhao, hello. This is Qi Tongwei, Guoqiang's comrade-in-arms. I urgently need your help!"

On the other end of the phone, Zhao Mengsheng's voice was steady and strong: "Tongwei? What's wrong?"

"Did you suffer some mistreatment in the army, or did Guoqiang cause trouble again?"

"No, Uncle Zhao, it's an emergency!" Qi Tongwei felt it was extremely urgent. "I'm currently leading a team, escorting more than a dozen trucks loaded with discarded ammunition to the disposal site. After driving for twenty minutes, I noticed something unusual about the trucks. I suspect they've been tampered with and could explode at any moment. If that happens, the consequences will be extremely serious."

Zhao Mengsheng was a little puzzled. "Tongwei, the transportation of discarded ammunition is a routine operation. What could possibly be wrong?"

Tongwei, aren't you overthinking things? Are you worrying unnecessarily?

"Uncle Zhao, I'm not being alarmist!" Qi Tongwei had no choice but to resort to his trump card. "This isn't a regular hazard; it's a terrorist attack, someone deliberately sabotaging the truck. If it explodes, not only will nearly a hundred of our soldiers be in danger, but innocent people will also be affected!"

This needs no further explanation.

time is life.

Zhao Mengsheng was silent for a few seconds, clearly realizing the seriousness of the situation, and said gravely, "Tongwei, are you sure? A terrorist attack is no small matter!"

"I'm sure!" Qi Tongwei said without hesitation. "Uncle Zhao, please contact the Northern Frontier Military Region immediately and send bomb disposal experts and professionals over. It will be too late if we wait any longer!"

"Good!" Zhao Mengsheng took it very seriously. "Tongwei, listen up. Immediately have all the soldiers stay away from the truck, be on guard, and don't approach easily. I'll contact Qin Xueliang, the commander of the Northern Frontier Military Region, right now."

"Thank you, Uncle Zhao! Thank you so much!" Qi Tongwei felt confident that he had won this round.

Time passed second by second.

About thirty minutes after the call to Zhao Mengsheng, the sound of a car engine roaring rapidly came from not far away.

Several military off-road vehicles and trucks carrying bomb disposal equipment sped over.

Leading the group was Qin Xueliang, commander of the Northern Xinjiang Military Region, followed by several bomb disposal experts.

After getting out of the car, Qin Xueliang quickly walked up to Qi Tongwei. "Comrade Qi Tongwei, I am Qin Xueliang. Commander Zhao Mengsheng has already told me about the situation. Tell me in detail, what exactly is wrong with the truck?"

Qi Tongwei immediately saluted and reported, "Sir, after our convoy has been traveling for twenty minutes, I discovered a slight oil leak in the third truck. I suspect someone deliberately sabotaged the fuel tank in a terrorist attack; the truck could explode at any moment!"

"Okay, thank you for your attention to detail." Qin Xueliang nodded, then turned to the bomb disposal expert beside him and said, "Immediately conduct a comprehensive inspection of all trucks, paying particular attention to the fuel tank of the third truck. Make sure to eliminate any potential hazards as soon as possible!"

"Yes!" Several bomb disposal experts immediately took out their professional equipment and carefully approached the truck to begin a comprehensive inspection.

Qi Tongwei, Zhao Guoqiang, and others stood at a safe distance, closely watching the bomb disposal experts' movements.

About fifteen minutes later, a bomb disposal expert strode up to Qin Xueliang. "Commander Qin, after inspection, we found that the fuel tank of the third truck has been tampered with. A tiny hole has been drilled into the tank wall, and it's slowly leaking fuel. Furthermore, a makeshift detonator has been placed near the tank. If it comes into contact with an open flame, or if the leak reaches a certain amount, it will explode immediately. The situation is extremely critical!"

Qin Xueliang's face darkened. "Who is so audacious!"

He immediately ordered all personnel to evacuate to a safe area 500 meters away, and for the rest to drive back.

Detonate the third truck on the spot; the explosion must not affect anyone!

"Yes!" The soldiers immediately sprang into action, quickly retreating to a safe area 500 meters away.

The bomb disposal expert, having prepared to detonate the explosives, nodded to Qin Xueliang.

Qin Xueliang raised his hand and commanded, "3, 2, 1, detonate!"

"Boom boom boom—"

After several loud explosions, the third truck was instantly engulfed in flames, billowing thick smoke. The shockwave swept around, and the ground trembled slightly. Soldiers 500 meters away could feel the intense tremors.

After the explosion, the thick smoke gradually dissipated, and the third truck was completely destroyed.

Qin Xueliang strode up to Qi Tongwei, grasped his hand, and said, "Comrade Qi Tongwei, thank you!"

Thank you so much! If you hadn't discovered the hazard in time and reported it promptly, the consequences would have been unimaginable. The surrounding villagers would have been swallowed by this explosion. You've done a tremendous service!

Qi Tongwei dared not take credit for himself. "Reporting to the leader, this is what I should do, to serve the people and protect the peace of this area."