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Lin Yu received a notification to attend a meeting in the conference room. All medical staff, including nurses, interns, doctors, department heads, and PhDs, were required to participate.
The meeting was chaired by a distinguished foreign doctor named John Demiller, who was also graying at the temples. His Chinese name was Mukai, and he hailed from New Jersey, USA.
The difference between the V2 virus and the N1 virus lies in the fact that the former shows no signs from the onset of the illness. In contrast, the latter clearly presents symptoms during its course; cells within the body rapidly die and are replaced by the invading N1 virus, turning the host into a true Living Dead.
The V2 virus is an evolved variant of the N1 virus that gradually merges with human cells, becoming a latent killer within the body. Because V2 does not exhibit specific symptoms during its onset, it is often overlooked by uninformed individuals who mistake it for a common cold. As a result, while being treated for what they believe is a cold, the virus spreads into others' bloodstreams.
Several hundred cases of virus carriers have already been detected in City A, prompting this hospital to become a designated facility for tackling the V2 virus. Mukai stated, "Effective immediately, the hospital will only accept patients with Incubation Period infections; all others will be refused."
Thus, Lin Yu officially became one of the volunteer doctors working to combat the V2 virus.
"Will we be able to keep up with Gene Protein supplies?" Li Wen asked, voicing everyone's concern.
Mukai replied, "Naturally, there is a shortage of Gene Protein. However, we can research synthetic Gene Protein so that virus carriers can receive lifelong treatment. Of course, this method is merely a way to alleviate the current situation; controlling and mitigating the outbreak of the virus is essential while we wait for an opportunity to develop a cure for the V2 virus."
"Lifelong treatment? There are two issues: one is that medical costs are exorbitant—can patients' families afford it? The other issue is that after expending significant manpower and resources, we may ultimately fail to cure them." A doctor from an opposing faction interjected with skepticism.
Mukai's sharp gaze fixed on this individual as he spoke earnestly: "This is indeed a challenge. As healthcare professionals, it is our duty to save lives! As long as there is a glimmer of hope for patients, we cannot turn them away; we must do everything possible to assist them."
As soon as Mukai finished speaking, applause erupted throughout the room as all medical staff cast admiring glances at him. The opposing doctor fell silent, his expression darkening momentarily before he concealed his emotions.
Participating in efforts against the V2 virus filled Lin Yu with mixed feelings—both excitement and unease.
In the hospital, ordinary patients were being transferred as medical staff and patients filled every corridor. The entrance was designated for those with latent V2 infections while exits were set up for evacuating regular patients.
Facing virus carriers for the first time made Lin Yu somewhat nervous. However, Teacher Li Wen reassured her from beside her and emphasized that there was no need to panic since there was a close connection between patients and doctors.
If doctors cannot remain calm, how can patients trust themselves to their care? Trust would be impossible otherwise. The V2 virus is not airborne but transmitted through blood. With proper precautions in place, the risk of transmission is nearly nonexistent. Moreover, after receiving an injection of Vaccine Protein, patients' viral loads are generally under control and they are indistinguishable from healthy individuals.
Lin Yu's first patient was a fourteen-year-old boy. His parents were blocked from entering and stood helplessly outside as their child struggled on the hospital bed, glancing back at them with fear in his eyes.
"Mom... Dad..."
Lin Yu comforted the child's parents, saying, "It's okay, you can rest assured. He will be safe here."
The child's parents looked anxious and nodded, saying, "Yes, we were afraid he would also fall victim to those unknown assailants, which is why we brought him in for testing."
"What unknown assailants?" Lin Yu asked as she took a seat; this was the first time she had heard that term.
The child's parents exchanged glances, and finally, the mother spoke up. "A neighbor's child was infected at school and died yesterday at the hands of these unknown assailants. This group specifically targets virus carriers. They claim you are the ones creating the virus and that they are protecting the public from harm..." As she spoke, the child's mother broke down in tears.
The child's father seemed at a loss for words and could only keep handing his wife tissues to wipe her tears.
"How can such a thing happen?"
"Those people are not good. They don't seem like locals; they act like a gang of robbers."
"Alright, let's talk about your child's situation instead. The local authorities will handle what you just mentioned," Lin Yu suggested, redirecting the conversation.
After some effort to regain her composure, the child's mother stopped sobbing and forced a bitter smile. "Thank you, Doctor. He's so young; will he be alright?"
Finally getting to the main point, Lin Yu replied with a smile, "Currently, there is no definitive treatment for the V2 virus. However, rest assured that the hospital has special medication to suppress the spread of the virus. During this control process, we will closely monitor the patient's condition and inform you immediately if anything arises."
"What precautions should we take?"
"Be careful of any skin abrasions; he must not have any accidental wounds."
"Can we still see him?" The child's mother asked this with tears welling up in her eyes again, looking at Lin Yu with a pleading expression.
"It’s better if you don’t. By entrusting him to us, you are showing your trust in our care. You need to believe in science and in the experts studying the V2 virus."
"Alright! Thank you, Doctor." The child's parents stood up to thank Lin Yu before leaving the office. As Lin Yu saw them out, she noticed military personnel had arrived in the corridor at some point.
Lin Yu felt a jolt of anxiety when she saw the military personnel. An assistant nurse called out to her, "Doctor Lin, the little one in bed 16 is causing a fuss."
"You go check on him first; I'll be right there," Lin Yu thought of Xiao Qiang and needed to call him immediately. She hoped he wouldn't go out; it would be bad if Matt and the others found him.
The nurse agreed and left. Lin Yu returned to her office and initiated the call... but no one answered for a long time. She was anxious; she couldn't just stay in the office! She thought, Come on, pick up... Xiao Qiang, please pick up!
It felt great to be outside. Xiao Qiang strolled onto the street. As he glanced at his reflection in the shop window, he suddenly noticed an antique guitar displayed inside.
It was a music store, and it seemed quiet inside as if no one was there. He casually stepped into the Music Store and shouted, "Hey, is anyone here?" After his shout, there was no response from within, and he considered leaving.
Then he heard a strange sound, like someone had fallen and was struggling on the ground, cursing in pain.
Xiao Qiang followed the sound and found an elderly man writhing on the floor. The old man trembled all over, each movement appearing to take great effort. Out of kindness, Xiao Qiang approached him and asked, "Are you alright, sir?"
The old man slowly turned his head with trembling movements; blood was dripping from the corners of his eyes... Was he a virus carrier? Before Xiao Qiang could react, the man suddenly grabbed his hand and bit down.
Xiao Qiang was taken aback and quickly stepped back, throwing a punch at the old man who had erupted with the virus. The old man had lost all humanity; under the force of Xiao Qiang's punch, he fell to the ground. At the same time, a sharp pain shot through Xiao Qiang's finger where he had been bitten. In shock, he noticed blood oozing from the bite—was this a secondary infection?
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