Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital

Chapter 558 - 428: Farewells

"No matter the situation, it’s terrifying."Liu Meng couldn’t help but say. If Africa is infected but it was first discovered in New Guinea, it can only mean one thing: this time the bloodshed Ebola has mutated. There is a certain incubation period before the onset of symptoms, during which it is undetectable, and the infected person shows no symptoms.

There’s an even more frightening speculation, which is that the Ebola virus, after mutating, has already spread on a large scale and is continually mutating, but due to some special reasons in New Guinea, the mutation suddenly triggered symptoms.

"Director, why don’t we apply to not go? After all, you’re not really an expert on infectious diseases."

Liu Meng said worriedly. She was looking forward to seeing the hospital ward grow stronger, hoping not only to become an attending physician but also, in the future, maybe even a deputy director.

If anything happened to Zhao Heng, she might never encounter such a good opportunity to be with Zhao Heng again.

"This is an assignment directly from the ministry, so don’t worry. I’m only going to the World Health Organization’s lab to assist in research. The reason I’m chosen is merely because of my experience dealing with the Brain-Eating Amoeba."

"The World Health Organization has a dedicated response team; it’s not going to be the role of an anesthesiologist like me on the frontline, so you can rest assured."

Zhao Heng said slowly.

"That’s true."

Liu Meng nodded, feeling relieved upon hearing Zhao Heng’s explanation.

"As for the patients in the ward, their conditions are relatively stable for now. As long as the established treatment plans are followed, continue the treatment as is. If there’s anything you’re unsure about, call or make a video call anytime."

Zhao Heng advised the two of them again.

"Okay."

Upon hearing Zhao Heng’s words, Liu Meng and Li Yang nodded together.

Time quickly reached seven in the evening.

After work, Zhao Heng first returned to his house at North City No.1 Courtyard. Xu Man Ni had something to do today and would return around nine.

As soon as he entered, Zhao Heng saw Xu Hongdou lying leisurely on the sofa, watching TV.

Seeing Xu Hongdou so relaxed and content, Zhao Heng couldn’t help but shake his head slightly.

The world is one world, but different people are living different lives.

Take for example this time with the Ebola outbreak center - New Guinea, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean. Who did it provoke to suddenly have such a terrifying virus outbreak?

So, this year, where can you find a utopia?

"Brother-in-law, you’re back. Have you eaten? I ordered pizza; should I heat it up for you?"

Upon seeing Zhao Heng return, Xu Hongdou happily stood up and said to him.

"Mm."

Zhao Heng just nodded. Ever since he heard about needing to go on this assignment in the morning, he’s been handling all sorts of things all afternoon. Though his body could take it, his spirits were somewhat worn.

After a while, Xu Hongdou heated up the pizza and even warmed a glass of milk for Zhao Heng.

Seeing Zhao Heng’s tired face, different from usual, Xu Hongdou couldn’t help but express concern and ask, "Brother-in-law, has something happened? If something did happen, you can talk to me."

It can be said that during this time, Xu Hongdou truly treated Zhao Heng as family. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have noticed such subtle changes in him.

"It’s nothing much, just that the day after tomorrow, I have to go on a business trip. If it’s short, a week; if long, maybe a month or two."

Zhao Heng said slowly.

"A business trip? Why suddenly a business trip? Does my sister know?"

Xu Hongdou asked with surprise.

Although she doesn’t work in the hospital, she’s heard a lot from Xu Man Ni about Zhao Heng, and she knows that Zhao Heng is essential to the anesthesia and perioperative care center, so essential that he shouldn’t be leaving even for a day.

This sudden business trip was rather unexpected.

"It’s just a research task from the United Nations Health Organization that I’m assisting with."

Zhao Heng explained further. Naturally, he couldn’t tell the truth to Xu Hongdou because, for someone not in the professional medical field, the first reaction to hearing about a virus would be fear and worry.

"Brother-in-law, you’re amazing!"

The moment Xu Hongdou heard it was a United Nations Health Organization research task, she immediately gave a thumbs-up. To be involved with the United Nations, that’s impressive!

"During this period, be sure not to travel abroad. If you can stay at home, then definitely stay at home."

Zhao Heng advised Xu Hongdou after some thought.

"I can’t go abroad? A classmate of mine in Australia just invited me to visit for a few days!"

Xu Hongdou asked, confused about why she suddenly couldn’t travel abroad.

"Australia?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Heng’s expression immediately changed.

New Guinea, this island country, is just to the north of Australia!

"What’s wrong, brother-in-law?"

Seeing Zhao Heng’s change in expression, Xu Hongdou asked, puzzled.

"You’ll see for yourself."

Zhao Heng sighed and used his phone to pull up international news regarding New Guinea, then handed it to her.

Seeing this gesture, Xu Hongdou was very curious. She took Zhao Heng’s phone and looked closely.

[New Guinea suspected to have an Ebola bloodshed outbreak!]

Scrolling further, there were past images of patients from Ebola bloodshed outbreaks in Africa and introductions to the Ebola bloodshed virus.

After seeing the news, Xu Hongdou was stunned.

"Brother-in-law, you aren’t going there, right?"

Xu Hongdou asked with a trembling voice.

"Not there, it’s a research lab in Africa."

Zhao Heng explained again.

"That’s good, that’s good."

"Brother-in-law, don’t worry, I’ll stay at home and go nowhere. I’ll definitely keep the home safe."

Xu Hongdou assured Zhao Heng.

Initially, she thought about going to Australia to unwind with a classmate, but now, knowing it’s extremely dangerous there, it could very easily turn into a living hell with one small mistake.

"The spread of Ebola is limited, and under normal circumstances, it can’t cause a large-scale outbreak, so you don’t need to worry."

Zhao Heng explained again.

"Even so, it’s quite terrifying. I never imagined that dying from bleeding from all seven orifices is something that truly happens in real life!"

Xu Hongdou said, a bit frightened.

"Brother-in-law, isn’t there a war going on between Russia and Ukraine? I saw in the news that a U.S. biological laboratory was found in Ukraine. Could this be related?"

After a pause, Xu Hongdou asked with some curiosity.

The impact of Russia and Ukraine is so enormous, and the news is overwhelming, that even an art student like Xu Hongdou paid some attention to it.

"I hope not, or else it’s hard to say."

Zhao Heng replied.

He genuinely hoped this Ebola outbreak in New Guinea was a freak incident originating from Africa. Otherwise, if there are man-made elements involved, it would be calamitous!

"Suddenly, I feel so blessed with my current life."

Xu Hongdou sighed.

Zhao Heng finished eating the pizza and rested on the sofa. Shortly after, at nine o’clock, Xu Man Ni returned.

As soon as she entered, she immediately changed into slippers, sat down next to Zhao Heng, and asked with a worried face, "Is it settled?"

"Yes, it’s settled. I leave the day after tomorrow."

Zhao Heng nodded.

"Sigh..."

Xu Man Ni sighed. If possible, she hoped Zhao Heng wouldn’t have to go. Although it’s just second-line support in a biological research lab, who can predict these things?

However, Zhao Heng has experience in handling significant public health emergencies and most importantly, research and problem-solving expertise, making it an indispensable task for him this time.

"It’s okay, I’ll be back soon."

Zhao Heng consoled her, holding her hand.