179: One is exhausted, the other is infected with the virus

Shang Guangwang asked his informant, "Do you know where Jiang Fei gets her goods from?"

The informant shook his head. "She drove a truck with a few people to the police station entrance. She didn't let Director Ning go pick up the goods."

"Send someone to keep an eye on Jiang Fei. Find out her source of goods and who her boss behind the scenes is."

"To take out so much food in one go and exchange it for useless gold, the items are definitely not legitimate, which is why she doesn't feel bad using them."

Shang Guangwang strongly suspected that Jiang Fei was secretly involved in robbery and 'black eating black' business, and he vowed to catch her in the act.

"By the way, how is that matter progressing?"

The informant replied, "It's been handled. No one found out."

Upon hearing this, Shang Guangwang's eyes became frenzied.

Since the officials wouldn't help him investigate the murderer of his son, then he shouldn't be blamed for seeking revenge!

His son was his hope for living.

Now that hope was gone, he wouldn't spare anyone!

—

Downstairs at Mingshang Apartment Building 2.

After parking the truck, Jiang Fei went down to get alcohol to disinfect her entire body, took off her protective gear, and sealed it in a plastic bag.

She put on a new set and threw the plastic bag into a distant trash can.

Including the green wristband on her wrist.

The wristband was disposable and could only be used for the day.

To go out again, she would need to return to the community and collect a new one with the latest test results.

Jiang Fei went upstairs and found the door to Room 303 wide open. She walked in to take a look.

Lu Yu and Su Liuyuan were standing in the living room, looking worried.

The bedroom door was not closed.

Xiao Chuxia, wearing a protective suit, lay on the bed with her eyes tightly shut.

Her exposed small face was slightly pale, and her skin showed lingering marks from long-term mask and goggle wear.

Jiang Fei's heart instantly tightened. "What happened to Chu Xia?"

Lu Yu explained, "She collapsed from working tirelessly at the Hospital, plus she had been wearing a protective suit the whole time and got heatstroke from being cooped up."

"The Hospital was busy, so Chu Xia's colleague just dropped her off at home and rushed back, saying they had already given her anti-heatstroke medicine."

"Su Liuyuan and I disinfected ourselves and removed the protective gear from her face, but we couldn't conveniently help her change clothes, so we waited here for you to come back."

Lu Yu, as a member of the Patrol Team, was also aware of the chaos in the quarantine zone tonight.

Xu Qianyao had used the public channel to call the Rescue Team at the time. Since their neighbor wasn't home, she must have gone to support the quarantine zone.

Fearing that Jiang Fei would be distracted, Lu Yu did not contact her.

Learning that Xiao Chuxia was not in life-threatening danger, Jiang Fei relaxed. She entered the bedroom and locked the door.

She took out a basin of clear water, a heating rod, a clean plastic sheet, and a towel.

The heating rod was connected to the generator in the room and placed in the water.

The plastic sheet was spread on the floor.

Jiang Fei carried the unconscious Xiao Chuxia off the bed and took off her protective suit.

The sweat accumulated in her clothes flowed onto the plastic sheet, almost spreading to the floor.

The short-sleeved shirt and shorts Xiao Chuxia wore underneath were also completely soaked.

Her exposed skin was scattered with heat rash from being stuffy.

On her wrists and ankles were deep indentations.

The epidemic at the Hospital was the most severe, and medical staff had to wear protective suits at all times. If some sizes were unsuitable and too large, they could only use elastic bands, tape, and other things to tightly wrap the cuffs and pant legs.

Over time, this would naturally leave marks and cause heat rash.

The water was heated.

Jiang Fei, with a pained heart, used the towel to wipe Xiao Chuxia's body.

Afterward, she carried her back to bed and changed her into dry, comfortable summer pajamas.

She took out a tube of ointment and applied it to the areas where Xiao Chuxia had heat rash.

After all this, Jiang Fei tidied up the plastic sheet on the floor, opened the door, and went out to throw it away.

Only Lu Yu remained in the living room; Su Liuyuan had gone home.

"You should go back and rest. I'll stay tonight to take care of Chu Xia."

"There's something I want to tell you." Lu Yu's expression was solemn:

"I just received news from the Patrol Team that the Planting Base has fallen."

"Ling Zhaorui has been infected with the virus. The Patrol Team will send him to the quarantine zone overnight today."

"Old Kang and Dao Rong are fine. One was sick and didn't go out, and the other was in the greenhouse by herself and took timely precautions, escaping disaster."

"Don't worry, I contacted Ling Zhaorui on the walkie-talkie. His symptoms are very mild, just a slight fever."

Jiang Fei froze.

"The special medicine is not effective against the virus?"

"It's not clear yet, but Ling Zhaorui took the medicine too late." Lu Yu's voice carried a hint of helplessness:

"Ling Zhaorui told me that the day you delivered the medicine, he first gave it to Old Kang to eat. Who knew that the greenhouse in the planting area suddenly collapsed, injuring people? He rushed to deal with it, and by the time he finished and took the medicine, it was already too late."

"He developed a fever that day, and his test result was positive, indicating he was infected with the virus."

Jiang Fei: "..."

Ling Zhaorui, he was somewhat unlucky.

"Life in the quarantine zone is not as good as outside. I'll go pack protective gear and food, and you can help me hand it over to him."

Lu Yu replied, "No need, Su Liuyuan went to pack it."

"You take good care of Chu Xia. I'll handle Ling Zhaorui's side."

"If anything happens, contact me on the walkie-talkie."

With that, Lu Yu went to 305 to help Su Liuyuan pack things.

Closing the door, Jiang Fei was still worried. She took out the walkie-talkie and called Ling Zhaorui.

She quickly received a reply.

Jiang Fei: "How are you now?"

"Aside from a fever and a slight headache, I have no other symptoms."

Unlike the other survivors in the quarantine zone, Ling Zhaorui's voice was normal, not hoarse or weak.

The fruits and vegetables from the Supermarket could strengthen the body. Ling Zhaorui had been eating them for so long, and after being infected with the virus, he took the special medicine. Jiang Fei felt this was why his illness was mild.

"Don't be afraid. The officials will soon develop a cure for the virus. You'll be fine, and don't overthink things."

"You need to maintain a good mood, eat well, and sleep well."

Jiang Fei uncharacteristically rambled on.

On the other end of the walkie-talkie, Ling Zhaorui, sitting in the ambulance, gradually felt tears welling up in his eyes.

The incurable unknown virus had already taken thousands of lives. How could he not be afraid?

But now, hearing Sister Jiang's words, Ling Zhaorui inexplicably felt at ease.

However, wearing a protective face shield and mask, he couldn't wipe away his tears. Ling Zhaorui sniffled and took a deep breath to compose himself.

After a moment, he spoke.

"I've remembered. When I come home, will Sister Jiang make me delicious food?"

Jiang Fei answered seriously, "Yes."

"Whatever you want to eat then, I'll make it."

—

To make it easier to care for Xiao Chuxia, Jiang Fei slept in the same bed as her.

At dawn, Xiao Chuxia woke up.

"Miss..."

"Don't speak yet."

Jiang Fei brought water from the Supermarket's fountain, helped Xiao Chuxia up, and fed it to her.

After drinking more than half a cup of water, Xiao Chuxia's groggy discomfort dissipated.

But because she was thinking about things at the Hospital, she didn't notice this.

Xiao Chuxia unconsciously grabbed Jiang Fei's hand.

"I saw so many people die at the Hospital..."

"One patient was only feverish and coughing when he was admitted, but in just a few hours, it developed into respiratory failure..."

"This virus is too terrifying..."

Jiang Fei hugged Xiao Chuxia and gently stroked her head: "Don't think about it. We'll just rest well at home."

Xiao Chuxia hesitated for a moment, then looked up: "Miss, please send me back to the Hospital."

"The Hospital is short-staffed. I need to go back and help everyone."

"I slept for a whole night and feel much better."

There was no reason for everyone else to be on the front lines while she hid at home, having the ability but not using it.

She studied medicine to save lives and heal the wounded.

Seeing Xiao Chuxia's firm attitude, Jiang Fei didn't force her: "You rest for another morning. After lunch, I'll send you back to the Hospital."

Xiao Chuxia obediently lay down.