Chapter 509 To Leave or Not to Leave
"Such a formal notice? And we can't just come and go as we please?"
Ma Weiwei, who hadn't taken it seriously at first, suddenly raised her eyelids and picked up her phone to look through it carefully.
"I was planning to go home for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday," Mu Yang muttered dejectedly. "My mom made a lot of braised beef, and I wanted to bring it back to share with you all. Now, it's all over, and I can't go anywhere!"
“The school isn’t allowing people to come and go freely, which means this virus is highly contagious. And you’re still thinking about eating braised beef?” Ma Weiwei glanced at her, her expression becoming somewhat serious. “By the way, should we stock up on some supplies? Could this be as serious as when the coronavirus first broke out a few years ago, to the point of having to lock down the city?”
"I don't think it's a good idea. Let's go to the school supermarket to buy some things!" Mu Yang couldn't sit still any longer. She stood up abruptly and called out, "Wen Ni, do you want to come with us?"
"You guys go ahead, I need to take this call," Wen Ni gestured to them, shaking her constantly ringing phone.
"Okay, we'll bring some things back for you too, so the supermarket won't be empty by the time you get there." Weiwei and Muyang said this as they quickened their pace and left the dormitory.
Wen Ni answered the phone after the dormitory door closed.
"Hello?"
"It's me, Lu Jinye."
"I knew it was you~"
"You know it's me, yet your tone remains so cold?"
"Why don't you just be more enthusiastic?" Wen Ni said, resting her chin on her hand, her voice soft and proud.
"Yes, Madam." Lu Jinye chuckled softly, the last three words filled with boundless affection.
Wen Ni did not respond, but her smile reached the corners of her eyes.
She had opened up to him about her previous struggles and uncertainties.
Her heart was certain a hundred times, a thousand times, every moment: if she had to spend her life with one person, that person would only be Lu Jinye!
She gladly accepted the title of "Madam".
“My people in Gangcheng said there are suspected cases of infectious diseases at Huashang University. I want to confirm this with you. I will contact Dean Teng later and ask him to let you leave the campus. I will then send someone to pick you up.” Lu Jinye’s voice was tired and hoarse.
Wen Ni could sense that he was trying his best to stay alert, and his conversation with her was as relaxed and pleasant as possible.
Judging from the noisy background noise, something troubling had happened at the company again that required his attention! In the midst of his busy schedule, he finally found time to call her.
"Don't contact Dean Teng, and definitely don't ask him to make any special arrangements for me. Right now, everyone is panicking. If someone suddenly leaves quietly and everyone finds out, they'll become even more agitated. If they all panic and run away from the school, the virus will spread faster, and the problem will only get worse!" Wen Ni calmly reassured him. "Besides, I have your people here, and Jiang Chen and the others too. As it stands, there hasn't been a large-scale infection; it might just be a particularly severe virus. And don't forget, I'm a doctor myself. I even saved your life before. Maybe I can help everyone get through this difficult time. Don't worry."
How can I not worry?
Lu Jinye's emotions were clearly fluctuating, and he repeatedly seemed about to speak but then stopped.
"I'll call you every day to let you know I'm safe, okay?" Wen Ni softened her voice, as if coaxing a child. "Originally, I was planning to go home for vacation. But it seems we'll have to wait a while before we see each other again. I won't be by your side, so don't let your workaholic get so busy that you lose track of time, or your health will suffer."
"I'll be careful, you don't need to worry about me." Lu Jinye replied listlessly, and after a long while he sighed in resignation, "I really have something to do here and can't get away. Tomorrow I'll have Qin Yuan go to Hong Kong first to bring you some things, and I'll also have him stay there so that he can look after you if anything happens. If you need anything, send me a message on WeChat later."
"Let Qin Yuan stay by your side!" Wen Ni said, her mind heavy with worry. "The relationship between the Burmese and China is currently relatively peaceful, but I can't calm down. I always feel like something is about to happen. The Godfather's main target is your Lu family. You and Jin Bai must be vigilant at all times."
“I understand your concerns, but I have Barron here. I’ll feel more at ease if Qin Yuan goes to your place,” Lu Jinye insisted.
“…Alright then.” Wen Ni no longer refused.
"I have some things to take care of here, so be good."
"I'm not a child anymore, go ahead and do your work, remember to eat!" Wen Ni scolded him.
"Um."
The dial tone after the phone call ended was monotonous and desolate.
Lu Jinye slowly turned his chair around, his previous gentle expression now replaced by a cold seriousness.
On either side of the long conference table in front of them sat more than ten senior executives of the group. The conference table was piled with various documents, and they were having a heated discussion, each saying their own opinion!
"Baron, book Qin Yuan a flight to Hong Kong early tomorrow morning." Lu Jinye pressed his fingers against his aching temples and added, "Book me another flight for the day after tomorrow morning, also to Hong Kong."
"Mr. Lu, are you going to Hong Kong too?" Baron hesitated, pointing to the mess in front of him. "But there are so many things waiting for you to deal with."
"These must be resolved by tomorrow morning, working overtime." Lu Jinye gave the order, signing a document with his eyes downcast, then slamming it on the table and coldly saying, "Continue the meeting!"
"……yes!"
The sky outside the window darkened again, threatening a storm.
This gloomy area stretches for thousands of kilometers southward.
The sky above Huashang University, located at the southernmost tip of the university, seemed to be shrouded in a thick layer of gloom...
Wearing a protective mask, Wen Ni walked alone on the main road leading to the school's main gate.
The laughter and joy of the past are gone, leaving only the swaying branches on both sides and the gentle breeze.
I only heard faint voices when I passed by the medical building.
Through the glass of the main gate, several figures could be seen hurrying back and forth!
Overnight, the number of infections at the school increased again.
Wen Ni slowly withdrew her gaze, her brows furrowed, and her expression beneath the mask grew increasingly grave!
Only a small side gate was open at the main entrance of the school. Several security guards stood guard inside and outside the small gate. Outside the hollowed-out wall in the middle, parents who had heard the news rushed over. The parents looked anxious and carried large bags and small packages to send things into the school.
"Miss Wen Ni!"
Qin Yuan stood with the security guard, standing at the small gate, carrying a large box in each hand!
Upon seeing this, Wen Ni quickly ran forward.
"Why did you bring so much stuff?"
"There's food, drinks, clothes, and lots of medicine and medical supplies in here. Master Lu told me to bring them!" Qin Yuan said, then pointed behind him, "And that's not all. Even the big truck by the roadside is full of stuff!"
Wen Ni raised an eyebrow in surprise. "This is too much. We're just temporarily unable to leave, not going to stay here forever."
“Our Master Lu said that the extra supplies might be useful to your school!” Qin Yuan said, glancing around seriously before lowering her voice to continue, “This morning, Master Lu specifically contacted the Hong Kong CDC. They said the source of the infection in Hong Kong hasn't been determined yet, but the symptoms are very severe, and in severe cases, it could be life-threatening! Miss Wen Ni, your school already has dozens of cases! Are you sure… you don’t want to leave with me first?”
“I can’t leave yet.” Wen Ni was very clear about her decision and said decisively, “Leave your things and leave quickly. It’s not safe here.”
"Okay!"
The scene at the gate was chaotic, and Qin Yuan did not continue to persuade them.
He put the two boxes inside the door and was about to turn around and call someone to unload the goods from the truck when he heard a loud siren from the roadside. A line of police cars suddenly stopped, accompanied by an ambulance from the CDC!
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