Chapter 13 Chapter 13
Bai Yu, on the other side of the camera, had a serious expression on his face. "Mom and Dad, the situation in the capital is much more serious than you can imagine. There are infected people everywhere. People are being dragged to the crematorium every day in my neighborhood. Our company has also been forced to suspend work for three days due to the epidemic, and we don't know when we can resume work later."
"Although the country has been intervening and controlling the epidemic, I feel the epidemic will not get better in the short term."
Initially, Bai Yu's community had medical staff conducting daily testing and disinfection. However, as the disease worsened and the number of infections soared, the medical staff became insufficient. Disinfection was almost entirely handled by the community management. Hospital beds were scarce for those infected. Even those fortunate enough to be treated were far behind the speed of the mutation, leaving many dying.
Every day, the neighborhood hums with cries. At first, they were eerie and terrifying, but as time went by, everyone grew numb to them, afraid to even look. A heavy weight weighed on everyone's heart. Wherever an infected person appeared, there was a risk of infection. Who knew there was someone infected right next door? It's no exaggeration to say that sometimes, even breathing too deeply was a risk, fearing infection. The shadow of death loomed over everyone.
This also forced Bai Yu to want to return home for refuge as soon as possible.
"Sister, I just checked the tickets. Now all the tickets for the Capital Railway, high-speed rail and planes are sold out. How are you coming back?" Bai He asked.
Bai Yu touched her nose, a trace of embarrassment appearing on her calm face. "My boyfriend is going to drive me back. Oh, and this time my boyfriend's parents will come back with us too."
Everyone was surprised at first, and then laughed out loud, "Good, good!"
Grandma Bai smiled and said, "Okay, I'll give you a good reception when they come over."
Bai Bo Niang was very happy, but she squeezed in her mouth and said, "It's not easy. I can finally meet the person you have been hiding. I will go to clean the room tomorrow morning."
Even the eldest uncle nodded secretly and whispered to Grandpa Bai, "It seems that we are going to have a wedding at home."
Bai He flipped through his phone, his expression somewhat serious. "Sister, I checked the highway from the capital to Gaolin, and some sections are closed. I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to return this time."
"Yes, many parts of the highway are now closed, and there is a high possibility that the car will be stuck on the highway if it drives out. So we found a convoy and are prepared to pay to follow the convoy on the national highway."
"That's a good idea. Try to come back as soon as possible." Bai He couldn't help but urge. In recent days, Bai He's anxiety has become more and more intense. He has a premonition that danger is coming.
"I plan to leave tomorrow night."
"Okay, we'll wait for you at home."
Bai Yu's eyes widened slightly, and he looked at his cousin on the other side of the video in surprise.
Bai He has changed a lot since he fell ill. Although he is in his prime, his temperament is as silent and gloomy as a rotten old tree, and some of his behaviors and cognitions are different from those of ordinary people.
They say an eldest sister is like a mother. Bai Yu took her two younger brothers to school when they were young, and as they grew older, she considered it her responsibility to care for her two younger brothers. Bai He's illness was a source of grief for the entire family. Seeing him doing well, she was genuinely happy.
Bai Yu nodded heavily, "Okay, I brought a lot of good things for everyone this time."
Before Grandpa Bai and Grandma Bai could express their distress, Bai Yu said, "Mom and Dad, please stock up on supplies at home. The situation is very serious right now, and we don't know when this virus will go away. Shopping malls in the capital are all limiting purchases, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to buy things back home soon. It won't hurt if you stock up now."
"You don't even need to tell me that. Your grandfather and I both understand."
"Besides, my family never lacks food." Uncle Bai couldn't help but feel a little proud when he said this. His family was hardworking. They not only farmed and grew vegetables, but also raised a lot of poultry, including cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks, and geese. The family never had to worry about food and clothing.
"Yeah, my family is the most capable. But my parents, grandparents are old, so you should take care of them more often and don't let them do too much work. Their bodies can't handle it."
"We have our own plans." Grandma Bai's smile suddenly faded. The older generation was known for their hard work, but Bai and her grandparents were the kind who felt uncomfortable if they didn't work for a day. They were so willful that they didn't consider their physical condition.
Knowing that his words had upset the stubborn old lady, Bai Yu coaxed and persuaded her, while the rest of the Bai family watched with smiles. A warm and cozy feeling spread through the video link. Bai He's hesitant heart finally calmed down. The most important people to him were here. No matter how bad the future was, he could face it with them and there would be no regrets. Bai He thought to himself, but a figure inevitably appeared in his mind.
I wonder how Su Xing is doing now; doctors have the highest infection rate. I hope he takes his words to heart and doesn't fight so hard. Bai He paused, his mind reeling.
On the eighth day of Baihe's quarantine, also the first day Baiyu left the capital, the village's tranquility was shattered. An infected person appeared in the neighboring village. Even though the village health worker notified the hospital and quarantined the village as soon as they discovered the patient's propensity for infection, it was too late.
The villages are closely connected and have close interactions with each other. Especially since the patient had a white banquet two days ago, several villages were all infected this time.
In an instant, every household closed their doors, everyone felt insecure, and the whole village was filled with a tense and silent atmosphere.
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