For a long time, whenever people talked about flood control and rescue efforts, they would instinctively think of the levees and the soldiers plugging breaches. But there was another group of people. In an era without satellite navigation or drones, they ventured deep into disaster zones on foot to scout the terrain, mark coordinates for the rescue forces, and guide the main troops to their designated positions by the fastest routes...
On a stormy night, young soldier Su Lian and his squad toasted before setting out, then plunged alone into the flooded region to carry out their mission. He could only watch as his comrades died and the floodwaters swallowed the land. At the critical moment, he chose to take a risk...
After rejoining the main force, Su Lian and the soldiers of Lighthouse Company used their own bodies to hold the levee, fighting fiercely in blood and mud. They battled the bitter cold and swarms of insects. They were miserable and homesick, but they remained optimistic and upbeat. They were afraid, but never backed down. They feared death, yet cherished every second they were alive. Even at the hardest times, they cracked outrageous jokes...
Just as they began to sing a mournful song, a sudden, urgent whistle rang out, striking every heart like a heavy hammer. The true test, with its endless challenges and unknowns, had arrived with a thunderous crash.
