Not long after, Ji Yuzhi called back.
"Only one!"
"Sweetie, you saw the news, right?"
"I saw it."
Ji Yuzhi sounded a little anxious: "Things are still unclear, and it's hard to say exactly what's going on. You and Mom need to be careful at home. I probably won't be able to come back today. You and Mom shouldn't go out. If you need anything, just tell me and I'll bring it back."
Liu Ye, who was standing nearby, heard the echo from the phone and said, "Do what you're supposed to do, don't worry about things at home."
"mom!"
"Go on, do what you're supposed to do. Don't worry about things at home."
“Yes, Zhizhi, listen to Mom.” Zhen Tian’s voice was gentle but firm: “Mom and I don’t need you to worry about us. You must be very busy right now. Don’t worry about us. We will definitely take good care of ourselves.”
Ji Yuzhi was silent for a few seconds: "Okay."
The people who called today all seemed to be in a hurry.
Liu Ye and Lu Ti discussed it for a long time: "Tian Tian, you stay at home and don't go anywhere. Your mother and I will go to the supermarket to buy some things and bring back some disinfectant and stuff."
Zhen Tian stood up, supporting her back: "There should still be some unused masks at home. I'll go find them."
"Just tell us where it is, and we'll go find it. Why are you making these random moves?"
"It's okay, Mom."
Zhen Tian moved to the storage room, rummaged through the cabinets, and found two large cardboard boxes. They were full of face masks.
"How can there be so many?" Liu Ye and Lu Ti were both stunned. There must be hundreds of them.
Zhen Tian checked the date; it shouldn't be expired.
She opened two and gave them to her two mothers: "I bought them for the construction workers when we were renovating the house, but they thought they were stuffy and didn't bring them. I couldn't bear to throw them away, so I brought them with me when we moved."
"Great, these two boxes should last us a while."
The two mothers put on masks and sunglasses, grabbed several large bags, and left.
Currently, we have only stated that the outbreak has occurred, but we have not yet provided any response methods. We still do not know how it spreads or how people are infected.
So when Liu Ye and Lu Ti arrived at the supermarket, everyone was just rushing to buy food, without any protective measures.
The idea that respiratory disease viruses are Lu Yiran's personal speculation needs to be proven through experiments.
The two had little time to reflect before grabbing their bags and joining the fray for the food.
The country encountered a similar infectious disease many years ago, which instilled in the Chinese people the habit of stockpiling food in the event of a major outbreak.
The two mothers couldn't grab anything inside. They moved on to the clothing and supplies section and bought a lot of laundry disinfectant and food disinfectant.
After waiting in a long line to pay, the two went to a pharmacy and bought many bottles of alcohol and masks.
Disinfectants are indeed increasing in price right now, but this is definitely not the peak price.
After making their purchase, the two got into the car and went home.
On the way back, Liu Ye also made a phone call to Ji Quanzhou, who was far away in H City.
"husband."
"Hmm, are you all alright? Is Sweetie feeling alright?"
"Everything is fine. We received a call from Yiran today. He said it was very likely a respiratory illness and told us to wear masks."
"I know, Sweetie just called and mentioned it. Everyone's wearing them now."
"Yes, if Yiran is right, then masks may become a necessity for some time to come, and I'm worried that there will be a shortage. See if you can find a way to buy some mask-making machines. It's not for making money, it's good for our family to use."
"I understand what you mean. I'll go find out."
"good."
That very night.
CCTV began a full-day live broadcast. At the crucial 7:35 PM, Ji Yuzhi received a call from the research institute. They confirmed that the main source of the outbreak, the XX-H virus, was transmissible from person to person and could be spread through airborne droplets.
This means the chances of infection are increasing.
The government convened an emergency meeting, the main topic of which was whether or not to disclose information about the illness.
Once made public, it could very well trigger nationwide panic. Panic is the easiest way to breed mobs, which poses a significant threat to national security.
However, if the information is not made public, the public will be kept in the dark and will know nothing, which will increase the chances of infection.
It's like a vicious cycle.
Ji Yuzhi pondered for a long time, remaining silent while others argued. But now he spoke up: "I believe it should be made public. With today's technology, information transparency is almost 100%. There are no secrets that stay hidden forever, and such a serious matter cannot be concealed. Making the information public may cause temporary panic, but I believe that with the public's trust in the country, this panic will quickly dissipate."
"On the contrary, if the disease is concealed and becomes uncontrollable, it will cause even greater panic among the people."
His words carried weight; at least a group of people sitting there began to ponder again.
A little while later, the research institute called again.
It is emphasized that citizens must wear masks and disinfect properly. This is the best way to control the situation when there are no effective treatments or clear guidelines.
The research institute's phone call acted like a driving force, prompting the leaders to make swift decisions.
With all information made public, it means that the public will receive information no later than they do.
This is an important decision for the country.
The person chosen to announce this matter should naturally be a leader with high public recognition, and Ji Yuzhi was the obvious choice.
So at 8:10, the press conference was held on time.
Ji Yuzhi stood there and announced all the information related to the epidemic. He concluded by urging everyone to face the virus rationally.
"The virus is not scary. The country spends a lot of money every year to cultivate top talents. Every researcher in our institute who studies viruses is a veteran with a solid foundation and advanced capabilities. Everyone should believe that we will definitely defeat this virus."
Zhen Tian sat on the sofa, watching the people on TV wearing the suits she had bought, standing at the front to encourage and inspire the nation.
She truly radiated pride and self-satisfaction.
"Is it Yu Zhi?" Lu Ti came out of the kitchen with a towel after hearing the noise, wiping her hands as she asked.
"right."
“At a time like this, I don’t know if letting him go is the right or wrong thing to do.” Liu Ye also came out: “That’s not a job for him, it’s like licking blood off a knife’s edge.”
"Mom. There are many people around Zhizhi who will protect them."
"Sigh... let him be. He chose this path himself." Liu Ye shook her head and went back to the kitchen.
Zhen Tian opened Weibo, and sure enough, it was already in an uproar.
The impact of the pandemic has been enormous.
Who could have imagined that overnight, they would all seem to be experiencing an apocalyptic crisis?
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