All signals were interrupted, and even satellite phones had spotty reception at the base of the mountain.
As they reached the summit, the signal significantly strengthened.
Jiang Ye dialed a number as soon as he could.
The call connected after the second ring:
"Xiao Jiang?"
The name was correctly identified.
Jiang Ye instinctively straightened up:
"Leader, it's me."
"Hmm, have you arrived?"
"Not yet, we're currently at the summit. All the roads are completely destroyed.
The village on top of the mountain has suffered particularly severe damage; several houses have been buried in the landslide. We're in the middle of an emergency rescue."
The senior leader on the phone paused for a few seconds upon hearing Jiang Ye's report.
When he spoke again, his voice had aged a bit:
"Alright, focus on the rescue first."
"Yes, Leader!"
"Hmm, once the other rescue troops arrive, you continue on. It's imperative that you successfully bring those professors out.
