Chapter 281 Gratitude and Fear
Song Yanfeng, who had been all smiles, froze completely after hearing what the police officer said.
"I... I can't be that unlucky, can I?"
"What are you standing here for?! Come to the hospital with me right now!" Leaving the people who were in the middle of a meeting behind, Wen Ni grabbed Song Yanfeng's hand and headed straight for the door!
On the large screen, Lu Zhenbang, who was connected to the meeting, had a solemn expression and his eyes also showed concern.
1 a.m., Nancheng People's Hospital.
In the temporary treatment room of the emergency department at night, Song Yanfeng sat on a stretcher with his injured arm resting on the table, while the on-duty doctor treated his wound.
"The wound doesn't seem to be serious at the moment." The doctor simply wrapped a bandage around it. "Please wait here for a while. I've already contacted the CDC and asked them to prepare the post-exposure prophylaxis medication!"
"good."
Wen Ni nodded and stayed by Song Yanfeng's side.
Not long after.
Then, a series of hurried footsteps came from the hospital corridor!
Looking out from the sound, they saw that the two people running hurriedly at the front were actually Tang Zi and An Xi.
Following closely behind them, also moving at a rapid pace, were Lu Jinye and Qin Yuan.
"How did you get here?" Song Yanfeng was very surprised when he saw that it was them. "And how did you know I was here?"
"If Uncle Lu hadn't called Brother Lu, were you planning to keep it from us forever?" Tang Zi walked quickly to Song Yanfeng, looking down at his bound arm, her eyes involuntarily reddening. "What kind of infectious disease is it? Are you sure you're infected? Is it treatable?"
"So it was Captain Lu who told you? Sigh! Don't listen to his scaremongering. It's nothing serious. Just take the PEP and you'll be fine!" Song Yanfeng curled his lips, seemingly unconcerned.
He acted as if nothing was wrong, as if it really wasn't a big deal.
Only Wen Ni knew that on the way to the hospital, Song Yanfeng clung to her arm and cried like a child, shouting that he didn't want to die, that he didn't want to leave the army...
"Liar! You're a liar! I don't believe you!" Tang Zi saw through the sadness hidden beneath Song Yanfeng's bright smile. She turned to Wen Ni, almost pleading, "Tell me, what's his condition? What virus is he infected with?"
AIDS.
Wen Ni uttered two words softly, silencing the treatment room completely.
The people standing nearby gasped in shock!
"However, it is not yet possible to determine whether he is infected. He needs to be given a post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medication within 72 hours and continue for 28 days. If he is not infected, there will be no problem."
"AIDS...AIDS..."
When Tang Zi and An Xi heard those two words, their hands trembled uncontrollably!
But Song Yanfeng was still forcing a smile, reassuring them, "Didn't the boss say that I'll be fine after I take my medicine? What are you all doing here? Go back now..."
"Song Yanfeng!"
Tang Zi suddenly called his name in a trembling voice, and then threw herself into his arms without a care.
Her hands were tightly wrapped around his neck, and large tears streamed down her cheeks and landed on his neck, the temperature of which was so hot that it made his heart tremble!
"I'm sorry! Song Yanfeng! It's all because of me! If anything happens to you because of me, I will definitely take responsibility!"
"What's going on? Can't you wish me well for once?" Song Yanfeng forced a smile, and didn't forget to pat Tang Zi on the back, teasingly saying, "Tang Zi, you big star, you better watch out, are there any reporters around? They might take another picture of you!"
"So what if there are reporters? Don't they all know you're my boyfriend? Let them take pictures!" Tang Zi hugged her even tighter.
"But if you keep doing this, I'll misunderstand and think you've fallen for me!" Song Yanfeng said with a grin. "Although I know I'm handsome, I'm not handsome enough to make a big star fall for me. I'm aware of that much, hahaha..."
"How can you be so narcissistic?"
Tang Zi burst into laughter through her tears, but her eyes were still wet.
The tense atmosphere eased.
At that moment, the doctor on duty came out with the printed payment slip. "This is the cost of the temporary treatment we just received. Can someone go to the window and pay for it for him?"
"I'll go!" Anxi immediately stood up, took the payment slip, and turned to head straight for the payment window.
Wen Ni, who remained where she was, watched the familiar and natural interaction between Tang Zi and Song Yanfeng, and suddenly felt like an 80-watt light bulb!
She crossed her arms, tilted her head toward Lu Jinye, and then the two of them turned and walked toward the corner of the corridor.
The corridor windows were open, and they stood leaning against each other on either side.
Wen Ni gazed at the stars while enjoying the breeze.
Lu Jinye didn't say anything, but simply lit a cigarette.
Amidst the swirling smoke, there was not a pungent, acrid smell, but rather a faint fruity aroma.
"Worried about Song Yanfeng?"
"Yes." She didn't deny it.
He nodded, appreciating her sincerity.
“During those missions abroad, my life revolved around only Fang, Cold Edge, Dragon Blade, and Beacon. We faced life and death together, supporting each other. Our bond was stronger than family, and I couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to any of them. This is also the main reason why I fundamentally resist forming emotional connections with anyone else…”
As she spoke to herself, it was more like a confession. Wen Ni withdrew her gaze from the stars and turned it to Lu Jinye's face, hidden in the light and shadow. "It fills me with gratitude, but also with fear."
I'm afraid of being swayed by emotions, afraid of being lost in feelings.
The hand holding the gun, because of inner hesitation, might no longer have the strength to pull the trigger!
"Don't be afraid. Just be yourself and do what you're supposed to do. Everything else will fall into place."
Lu Jinye sighed softly.
He gazed out the window thoughtfully, the cigarette between his two fingers flickering, its light dimming and illuminating.
Wen Ni remained silent, simply enjoying the starlight with him in quiet contemplation.
"Doctor! Why hasn't the PEP medication arrived yet?"
From the treatment room on the other side of the corridor, Tang Zi's urgent questioning could be clearly heard.
Wen Ni and Lu Jinye exchanged a glance, then turned and walked back.
Treatment room
The on-duty doctor frowned, his face serious. "I just received a call from the CDC. Nancheng City doesn't have any backup blocking medication. We have to get it from several nearby major cities. If nothing unexpected happens, it will take at least one to two days!"
"One or two days!? That long? What if he gets infected during this time?" Tang Zi asked anxiously.
Song Yanfeng sat there without saying a word, but his hands were clenched into fists and placed on his knees, his arm veins bulging!
"Just one or two days! I already said, as long as the PEP is taken within 72 hours, it's effective!" The doctor's expression was numb and he seemed used to it.
"You make it sound so easy! It hasn't happened to you! Taking your medicine sooner will put your mind at ease and more effectively block the virus, right?" If Anxi hadn't been holding him back, Tang Zi would have started cursing.
"That's true! Getting angry with me won't help! You can search the entire southern city, but you won't find a single preventative medication!" The doctor was also at a loss.
Lu Jinye asked with a calm expression, "Then, where can I get the medicine?"
“I just called and asked, and right now only the Gotham City Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a sufficient supply of medication!” the doctor said, his expression somewhat conflicted. “But Gotham City has been experiencing storms for the past two weeks, so getting them to deliver medication seems a bit difficult…”
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