Du Tao looked puzzled, wondering why Lin Yu was asking the craftsman.
"Governor Lin, you ask us what our craftsmen do? Do you also want to do stone carving?"
Lin Yu shook his head. "If I'm not mistaken, the craftsman who handled this stone is now terminally ill!"
Du Tao looked bewildered. "How could that be? They should all be fine..."
"If you don't believe me, you can ask any craftsman who has handled stone. They will experience physical decline in a short period of time, such as massive hair loss, skin rotting, and organ failure!" Lin Yu said with great certainty.
"What?"
Upon hearing Lin Yu's words, everyone was stunned, and they immediately retreated, keeping their distance from the stone lion.
Du Tao's heart tightened, and he finally realized something. "You mean..."
Lin Yu nodded. "That's right. The raw material of this stone lion should contain radioactive substances. People who have come into contact with the stone have been exposed to radiation, and the severity of their symptoms varies depending on the degree of exposure!"
"The craftsmen involved in carving the stone are subject to severe radiation exposure, and their illness will last very short, probably less than a week. Then there is moderate radiation exposure, which means they have had brief contact with the stone or have lived within 100 meters of a radiation source for a long time. Their illness will last longer, about two to three months!"
"Also, if you just walk by or stay for a short time, the radiation effect will be smaller, but within the next three years, various symptoms will likely appear, such as gene mutations, cancer, birth defects, infertility, thyroid problems, cataracts, and so on!"
After Lin Yu finished speaking, everyone was dumbfounded.
Some of the more timid ones were so frightened that they quickly ran away.
After all, everyone knows that radiation sickness is incurable, and once you get it, your life is over.
"No, impossible! You're talking nonsense! Don't spread rumors, you're a fraud!"
Du Xiaoman shouted, her whole body trembling. She had been staying here for the past few days because her grandfather was seriously ill.
According to Lin Yu, even without touching the stone lion, it was equivalent to moderate radiation. She wasn't even married yet, was she going to die?
Not only Du Xiaoman, but the rest of the Du family also found it unacceptable.
As Lin Yu said.
At the very least, they are all only exposed to mild radiation!
Du Wensheng was being cautious; he would replace all his servants every week.
But the radiation sickness is definitely unavoidable.
There were also many unmarried and childless young men and women present. What will they do in the future?
Lin Yu shook his head. "If you don't believe me, you can ask the craftsmen and see how they are doing now!"
Upon hearing this, Du Tao hurriedly took out his phone and called the mine, since these craftsmen usually worked there.
The call went through quickly.
"I'm asking you, what happened to those craftsmen who made the stone lions for the old man?"
"Oh, Second Master, you mean Wang Wu and the others? Hey! I was just about to report this to you. Those bastards, I don't know what happened, they all messed up, and I don't know what strange disease they contracted. In just a few days, it developed into sepsis, and almost all of them died. Their families are suing me now, demanding workers' compensation!" the person in charge said on the phone.
"What??"
Du Tao was completely stunned.
septicemia!
Isn't that a symptom of radiation sickness?
"Second Master, don't worry, I won't let these filthy beggars get away with it. I'll take care of their families later!"
"No!"
Du Tao sighed and said, "Just treat it as a work-related injury and pay them whatever compensation is due!"
"Second Master, what's wrong...?"
"Do as I say!"
After Du Tao finished speaking, he hung up the phone and then looked at the Du family members.
The Du family was completely stunned.
Now that Second Master has confirmed it, this stone lion really does emit radiation!
Some people couldn't hold back any longer and rushed to run outside.
However, at that moment, a line of law enforcement vehicles suddenly appeared outside the door.
A group of staff members in protective suits got off the vehicle.
"Quickly, these are the two stones! Cover them with isolation bags right away!"
At the leader's command, several law enforcement officers immediately stepped forward and covered the two stone lions tightly with a silver-white, mirror-like metal cover.
Several people tried to leave, but were stopped by these law enforcement officers.
"Sorry, none of you can leave!"
"We just received a message from the geological department that radioactive materials have been detected at your Du family's mine. In order to prevent the spread of radiation, the area within a two-kilometer radius of the radiation source must be isolated. Now, your Du family can only enter, not leave!"
The law enforcement officer spoke ruthlessly.
Everyone was stunned upon hearing this.
So... they're in quarantine?
"Outrageous! Are you trying to restrict our freedom?"
Fang Zhonghe suddenly stood up.
The only ones who can maintain their composure now are probably Fang Zhonghe and a few soldiers.
They had all been on the battlefield, so they took life and death less seriously than others.
However, Governor Lin is still here. The governor is of paramount importance, and if anything were to happen to him, they would be in deep trouble.
The law enforcement officers saw that he was wearing a military uniform, but they did not back down at all. They said coldly, "I don't care who you are. I am just following orders from above. Moreover, this concerns the safety of all the people in Ningcheng. Please cooperate with our work!"
"How dare you! This is the Governor-General! Do you intend to imprison even the Governor-General?" Fang Zhonghe revealed Lin Yu's identity.
"Governor?" The law enforcement officer frowned. "Are you kidding me? There's no governor in Nanjing! Marshal Wang is practically the emperor!"
Fang Zhonghe snorted, "I am Fang Zhonghe, the deputy general of Commander Wang. I am here to escort Governor Lin on the orders of the Commander. If you dare to obstruct me, believe me, I will kill you!"
Fang Zhonghe immediately pulled out his service weapon and pointed it at the head of the law enforcement officer.
The law enforcement officers immediately showed expressions of horror.
He was in the armed forces department and also the second-in-command of the police station, but he didn't dare to go against the military.
"General, this is a matter of great importance concerning the safety of the people, and I am in a very difficult position!"
They came here with a death wish; their orders were to seal off the quarantine zone, and they too would be quarantined inside. This was essentially like going to the front lines of war!
Nobody wants this second-class merit, but as a public servant, I have no choice!
Lin Yu suddenly waved his hand, "Alright, don't make things difficult for them. The radiation source has been isolated now, and there's not much of a problem at the scene. The radiation level will drop soon. We also need to have our radiation levels tested. In two or three days, if the tests are normal, we should be able to leave!"
"Yes, yes, yes!" the law enforcement officer hurriedly replied, "Your Excellency is wise. That is indeed the order we received from above. As for the radiation source, professionals will come and remove it soon. Also, the Du family's mine will be sealed off!"
Upon hearing this, Du Tao's face paled slightly.
The Green Gang was counting on this mine to revive their economy, and now look what happened. Not only is the mine shut down, but the Du family has also been exposed to radiation. It's like they've all been wiped out!
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