No one could explain why the fire hydrant was dry. When the firefighters arrived, all they had was the limited water supply from their truck.
Lu Youheng grabbed a firefighter's arm, his voice breaking. "Why is there no water in the hydrant? Did you know about this all along?"
The firefighter sighed and explained, "Sir, the hydrants are fed by the reservoir, but it's been shut down since last year. The mayor also slashed the fire department's budget. Equipment updates are delayed and maintenance is inadequate, so it's pretty common for hydrants to be dry."
"That's right, sir," another firefighter added callously. "Look, the fire from the crashed helicopter hasn't spread. Just let it burn out. With a blaze that big, even if your son was still inside, there's no way he could have survived."
The moment Lu Youheng heard this, his face darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his deep-set eyes, making him look like an enraged panther.
