Episode 21 recap: Chen Daman rushed to meet the deadline and had an accident, and Luo Xiangqian is under investigation and has been suspended.
Captain Chen Daman of the First Platoon, in order to win the Advanced Red Flag, requested everyone to work overtime to complete the 18-meter paving after work. Wang Xianming pointed out that it was about to rain and there would be risks in construction. However, Chen Daman believed that a little rain would not have much impact. Wang Xianming suggested reporting to the brigade leader, but Chen Daman said the brigade leader would definitely agree, so there was no need to report. After saying that, he led the comrades of the First Platoon into the construction site.
Captain Ma contacted Luo Xiangqian and informed him that extreme weather, such as heavy rain, thunderstorms, and the possibility of triggering geological disasters such as earthquakes, is expected in the near future. Construction personnel must pay attention to safety. Luo Xiangqian issued a safety construction order to everyone, emphasizing the need to prioritize safety.
Wuzhi came to report that Chen Daman, the leader of the First Platoon, was rushing to meet the deadline with his team. Luo Xiangqian was shocked to hear this and hurriedly went there with his team. At this time, heavy rain began pouring down, and Chen Daman quickly urged everyone to speed up and complete the task as soon as possible. After Luo Xiangqian arrived, he sternly reprimanded Chen Daman to retreat, but it was too late. The mountainside collapsed and rushed towards everyone uncontrollably. In order to protect his comrades, Luo Xiangqian was injured by rolling stones. Chen Daman was also injured, and several comrades died.
Due to the head injuries suffered by Luo Xiangqian and Chen Daman, they remained unconscious. The families of the deceased workers, who had lost their loved ones, were relentless and demanded an explanation from the leaders of the First Brigade. The Southwest Railway Bureau sent an accident investigation team led by Sha Menghai to the scene. He promised the families that the accident would be thoroughly investigated and an explanation would be given within three days.
Luo Xiangqian finally woke up, and everyone was relieved. As soon as Luo Xiangqian woke up, he asked about the casualties. Zhang Biao honestly reported that five people had died and six were injured. Learning that a accident investigation team had been dispatched by higher authorities, Luo Xiangqian insisted on participating in the investigation meeting.
Chen Laoman anxiously waited for his son and couldn't even eat. The accident investigation team held a meeting with the captains and higher-ranking cadres. Sha Menghai criticized Luo Xiangqian harshly, and Luo Xiangqian remorsefully admitted his mistakes, acknowledging that it was his own lack of strict requirements and failure to prioritize safety education. He expressed his willingness to accept any punishment from the organization.
Ye Lan and Zhang Biao were eager to admit their mistakes, and Sha Menghai impatiently stated that it was not the time for them to compete to take responsibility. If the investigation revealed that the accident was caused by negligence of duty, criminal responsibility would be involved. Luo Xiangqian took all the blame upon himself, but due to his serious injuries, he became dizzy and passed out again.
Ye Lan and Zhang Biao analyzed that the investigation team was deliberately targeting Luo Xiangqian as the brigade leader, clearly trying to make him the scapegoat. They could only hope that Chen Daman would wake up soon. Sha Menghai had a conversation with Zhang Biao, and Zhang Biao was very dissatisfied with the investigation targeting Luo Xiangqian. He angrily stormed out of the room.
Sha Menghai angrily commented that Zhang Biao was being simplistic. Sha Menghai and Director Wang Tao conducted separate investigations into the employees of the First Brigade. They didn't learn much about the details of the accident, but the focus was on holding Luo Xiangqian responsible as the brigade leader. In the end, the investigation team made a temporary decision to suspend Chen Daman and Luo Xiangqian for inspection and supervision.
Everyone was dissatisfied with the handling of the investigation team. Wang Tao also solemnly told Luo Xiangqian that while he had high expectations for him, Luo Xiangqian was too focused on quick success, which always led to problems. Luo Xiangqian acknowledged that the more work he took on, the more accidents occurred, and he was willing to accept any punishment from the organization.
Sha Menghai told Ye Lan that Luo Xiangqian could face imprisonment. Ye Lan and Dr. Yu discussed the need to rescue Luo Xiangqian as soon as possible. They thought of Wang Xianming, who was present at the scene. Upon learning that Luo Xiangqian and Chen Daman were facing imprisonment, Wang Xianming became anxious and hurriedly came to inform Chen Laoman.
Ku Mei came to deliver food to Chen Laoman, but found that no one was there. Zhang Biao arrived and was surprised to see the empty place. Chen Daman had not yet regained consciousness, so where could he have gone? It turned out that Chen Laoman and Wang Xianming had carried Chen Daman back home. When the investigation team learned that Chen Daman was missing, they believed it was related to Luo Xiangqian's suspension.
Ye Lan, accompanied by Wang Xianming, went to find Chen Laoman and asked him to hand over Chen Daman. They wanted him to reveal the truth once he woke up. Chen Daman would not be sentenced if he told the truth, but if he concealed the truth, Luo Xiangqian, as a military officer, could be sent to the Southwest Military and Political Committee.
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