Chapter 595 (1/2)
Chapter 595: A Big Silk Pants of the Capital
Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales
Chen Tong’s fear was understandable. He recalled the incidents back in 2002 as many people were isolated and met their death due to SARS. As things stand at present, many people in China had a deep-rooted fear of infectious diseases, and what happened before was a perfect example as the plagues that occurred in the past killed many people each time they broke out.
“As a grand-disciple of mine, you must have enough courage, Chen Tong. Your Dad is a real man, thus his son must not be a good-for-nothing. Trust me, I’ll guarantee that you’ll be safe.”
Chen Tong hesitated for a moment before he nodded and said, “I believe you since you’re the one who’s saying this, Grand Master. Let’s go, my car is parked outside.”
Tang Xiu nodded with satisfaction. Despite being young, Chen Tong, who seemed to be a year or two younger than him, had such a rare courage. And in particular… he especially trusted him.
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The National Virus Research Institute was located in the remote Southeast Suburb of Beijing. The site had a large chemical plant on the surface, but the interior was a very strictly guarded virus research center. Two kilometers away from the site police officers in casual clothes were seen patrolling the vicinity, whereas there were also guard posts in the interior that were particularly tightly arranged.
Zhang Lei was a security team captain of the National Virus Research Institute and once an outstanding special ops soldier with remarkable military exploits. He was assigned to the security work of this site after finishing his major in the university.
Standing in front of the gate of the outermost level, a worried expression appeared in Zhang Lei’s eyes. It was because a terrifying new type of virus had emerged and there had been a widespread virus outbreak as well. The entire Research Institute was now packed with a heavy atmosphere. He was well aware of the fact that the container truck that came in from the outside brought people who had been infected with the virus or had close contact with the infected.
“There’s another car outside requesting to be admitted to the hospital.” The voice of his security colleague was transmitted through the communicator on his waist.
“Check their documents and inspect the car, whether they have dangerous objects in there.” Zhang Lei replied in a sinking voice. “Proceed according to the previous examination method and do a comprehensive inspection. And remember to not come in contact with the people inside the car and wear a gas mask at all times!”
“Understood!” A reply came from the communicator.
Taking a deep sight, Zhang Lei suddenly had the urge to smoke, but the rules of the Virus Research Institute forbade smoking at a two kilometers minimum from the outermost gate. After contemplating for a moment, he decided to go outside to survey the situation and smoke a cigarette to ease his depression.
A few minutes later, as he was driving through the first blockade line about two kilometers away, the container truck had just finished being inspected and was allowed in.
“Captain!”
More than a dozen security guards wearing black security uniforms saluted him.
After returning the salute, Zhang Lei took out a cigarette from his pocket, ignited it and took two deep puffs. He then threw the rest of the pack to the others and asked in a deep voice, “Was that the first truck today?”
“It was the fourth truck!” Replied one of the security guards.
Zhang Lei secretly sighed inwardly and let out a wry smile, “The quarantine area inside is probably not enough. There should be 300 people who have already been sent here, right?”
The security guard nodded, “It should be 329 people, precisely, according to the data recorded. I’m afraid that the first patient won’t be able to hold much longer if the experts in the research institute fail to study the antiviral medication for the virus. Also, Old Zhang, who is responsible for the meals delivery, said that the number of infected patients who have high fever has increased to 62, and some of them are in grave condition.”
Zhang Lei didn’t speak. Though he didn’t want to encounter such a scene, he was nothing but a security member; he didn’t have the power to pull against the surging tide.
Honk, honk…
A white BMW 525 sedan slowly stopped in front of everyone.
Zhang Lei pinched the cigarette and threw it into a trash can nearby. He then walked toward the white BMW 525 sedan and spoke, “Hello, comrade. Please show me your documents.”
The window opened as Chen Tong spoke, “I’m Chen Tong, I must go inside, and we have no documents to show either.”
Zhang Lei’s face was blank. He then seemingly recalled something as he pulled out his pistol and aimed its black muzzle at Chen Tong. At the same time, he quickly stepped four or five steps back and shouted, “GET OUT OF THE CAR AND ACCEPT THE INSPECTION!!!”