Chapter 6 — In Rebirth, I Choose to Save People Before Saving Myself

I was speechless.

"Tieu Tham."

The director leaned forward slightly.

"Tell me the truth."

"Do you know anyone at the Provincial Health Department?"

I shook my head.

"My parents are both just ordinary doctors."

"I've never even met someone from the Department."

"Then that's strange."

He leaned back in his chair.

"Anyway, this is a good thing."

"A permanent member is very different from someone who is temporarily deployed."

"The treatment is also much better."

"Go there and try to do well."

"Thank you, Headmaster."

He waved his hand.

"Gather at six o'clock tomorrow morning."

"Don't be late."

I walked out of the dean's office. Standing silently in the middle of the hallway. The file in my hand was unconsciously squeezed until it wrinkled. Provincial Department of Health. Official member. Independent staffing. Report directly to the General Commander. After all... Who arranged this? I remember that message again. Don't turn around. Just three words. Who has such great ability... You can directly request the Provincial Department of Health to appoint an intern doctor. They even gave me the status of an official member. I don't think so. But there's one thing... I know very well. This trip to the disaster area... It's not just a mission. But also... An opportunity. A chance for me to investigate the whole truth. Six o'clock tomorrow morning. Helicopter. Provincial Department of Health. The person who wrote my name on the list. I took a deep breath. Turn around and walk down the stairs. What needs to be prepared... Everything has been prepared. What needs to be advised... I have already told you everything. The rest... Just wait until tomorrow. Five thirty the next morning. I dragged my suitcase to the hospital gate. It's not quite dawn yet. On the eastern horizon there was just a glimmer of pale white light. In front of the gate is parked an army jeep. Next to them are two soldiers wearing field uniforms.

"Doctor Tham Thanh Tu?"

One person asked.

"It's me."

"Please get in the car."

"The helicopter is waiting on the building's helipad."

I followed them to the rooftop. The apron is located on the roof of the residence hall. A green military helicopter had started up a long time ago. The fan blades spin loudly. The wind is very strong. Blow my hair up.

"Get on the plane."

The soldier said.

"The Provincial Department of Health sent us to pick you up at the airport to transfer to another flight."

I climbed into the helicopter. Sit in the back row. The compartment door closes. The engine sound is also a bit quieter. The helicopter slowly lifted off the ground. The hospital gradually retreated downwards. I bowed my head and looked through the window. The hospital building is getting smaller and smaller. The whole city is slowly waking up under the dawn light. About ten minutes later. The helicopter landed at a military airport. A medium-sized transport plane was waiting there. I quickly transferred to the transport plane. The plane took off. Constantly climbing higher. Through the clouds. Sunlight suddenly flooded the plane's cabin. So bright that I had to squint my eyes slightly. I leaned back in the chair. Close your eyes. Not for sleeping. My mind is currently filled with countless thoughts. One thing at a time kept appearing in my head. Lam Hieu's denunciation. Parents' status. Approval letter from the director. List of mobilization from the Provincial Department of Health. The message only had those three words. Don't turn around. Who sent it anyway? Who has enough power for the Provincial Department of Health to directly name and mobilize me? Who want to help me? Why help me? I don't have an answer. But there is one thing I understand very clearly. This trip to the disaster area... I must definitely make an achievement. Must let everyone see... Tham Thanh Tu does not rely on any relationship. I can stand here... It's because of my own strength. Only then... The person who secretly arranged all this wouldn't look at me wrong. The plane flew for four hours. Finally landed at a military airport in the Northwest region. The compartment door opened. A stream of hot, dry air immediately hit my face. I jumped off the plane. There was an ambulance waiting on the apron. Next to the car was a man in his forties. Tall figure. Wear rescue team uniform. Name tag on chest.

"Doctor Tham Thanh Tu?"

He extended his hand towards me.

"I am Han Vien Son, Commander of the Rescue Team."

I shook his hand.

"Hello Commander Han."

"Get in the car."

He turned around.

"The situation in the natural disaster area is very complicated."

"Let's walk and talk."

I followed him to the ambulance. The car quickly left the airport. Outside the glass door are just wild stretches of the Gobi desert. If you look far away, you won't be able to see a patch of green.

"The epicenter of this earthquake reached 7.2 on the Richter scale."

Han Vien Son looked out the window.

"Deep in the mountains."

"Roads are almost completely destroyed."

"Currently only helicopters can enter."

"The rescue team has been here for a week."

"More than three hundred people have been saved."

"There are still many victims trapped under the rubble."

I looked at him.

"What work do I need to take care of?"

"You will follow the medical team."

"In charge of triaging victims and providing emergency care."

"You're young."

"Good physical fitness."

"Quick response."

"Just when we need people like you."

I nodded. He suddenly turned to look at me.

"I'm quite curious."

"How did you get the Provincial Department of Health to directly send you here?"

I was silent.

"Honestly..."

"I don't know either."

He looked at me for a few seconds. Then don't ask any more.