Tan Xiu could understand Chen Tong's fear. He recalled how many people were quarantined and died from the SARS virus during the SARS outbreak in 2002. As a matter of fact, the people in the country had a deep-rooted fear of infectious diseases, such as the plague that appeared in the past that killed many people every time.
"Chen Tong, you must have enough courage to be my grand-disciple. Your father is a good man, and I don't think his son is a good-for-nothing either, right? Trust me, I guarantee that you'll be safe and sound. "
Chen Tong hesitated for a moment before he nodded and said, "Since you said so, then I believe you, Grand Master. My car is parked outside. Let's go now. "
Tan Xiu nodded with satisfaction.
Chen Tong might not be old and looked to be one or two years younger than him, but his courage was rare and commendable. Especially … his trust in him.
The National Virus Research Institute was located in the remote southeast suburb of Shanghai. On the surface, it looked like a large chemical plant, but it was actually an extremely strict virus research center inside. There were plain-clothed police officers patrolling two kilometers away, and the inside was even more tightly guarded.
Zhang Lei, the security captain of the National Virus Research Institute, used to be an outstanding special forces soldier with high military attainments. After becoming a professional, he was assigned to this place to do the security work.
Standing in front of the outermost gate post, Zhang Lei's eyes were filled with worry. Due to the emergence of a terrifying new virus and the widespread spread of it, the entire research institute was now filled with a depressing atmosphere. As for the container trucks that drove in from the outside, he knew that they were all infected with the virus or people who had close contact with the infected.
"Captain, there are foreign vehicles requesting to enter the institute." The voice of a security guard came from the communication device on Zhang Lei's waist.
Zhang Lei said in a deep voice, "Check their IDs and detect if there are any dangerous items in their vehicles. Do a comprehensive check according to the previous inspection method. Remember, don't have too much contact with the people in the vehicles, and everyone must wear a gas mask. "
"Understood!"
A reply came from the communication device.
Zhang Lei sighed. He suddenly wanted to smoke. However, smoking was prohibited in the Virus Research Institute, at least within two kilometers of the outermost gate post. After pondering for a moment, he decided to go outside to see the situation and smoke to relieve his depressed mood.
A few minutes later.
When he drove the car to the first blockade line two kilometers away, the container truck had already been inspected and was allowed to drive inside.
"Captain!"
Dozens of security guards in black uniforms saluted Zhang Lei.
After returning the greeting, Zhang Lei took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it up. After taking two puffs, he threw the remaining pack of cigarettes to the rest and asked in a deep voice, "Is this the first car today?"
"The fourth carriage!"
One of the security personnel replied.
Zhang Lei sighed inwardly and bitterly smiled. "I'm afraid that the isolation room is running out. In total, more than three hundred people have been escorted here, right? "
The security guard nodded and said, "According to the recorded data, there should be 329 people. If the experts in the research institute could not develop a cure for the virus, the first patient would not be able to survive. In addition, when we were on duty inside, Old Zhang, who was in charge of delivering meals, said that the number of patients who had started to have a high fever had increased to 62. Some of them are very serious. "
Zhang Lei didn't say anything else. Although he didn't want to encounter such a situation, he was just a security member. There was no way he could stop the tide.
Di, di …
A white BMW 525 slowly stopped in front of everyone.
Zhang Lei extinguished the cigarette in his hand and threw it into the trash can not far away. Then, he strode toward the white BMW 525. "Hello, comrade. Please show me your ID."
The window opened and Chen Tong, who was in the driver's seat, said, "I'm Chen Tong, and I need to go in. Also, we don't have any ID. "
Zhang Lei stared blankly and suddenly recalled something. He quickly pulled out a pistol from his waist and aimed it at Chen Tong. At the same time, he quickly retreated four to five steps and shouted in a deep voice, "Get off and accept the inspection!"
Chen Tong turned to look at Tan Xiu, who was in the front passenger seat.
Tan Xiu patted Chen Tong's shoulder. After getting off the car, he came to a place a few meters away from Zhang Lei and lightly said, "I'm Tan Xiu, a Chinese medicine practitioner with the qualification certificate. I need to check the situation in the virus research institute. If it doesn't comply with the regulations, I hope you can contact the director of your research institute and report my matter to him. "
Zhang Lei was silent for a moment. Then, he took out his communicator and reported, "Director Wei, there's a young man named Tan Xiu. He said that he has the qualification certificate of a Chinese medicine practitioner and wants to enter the research institute. Additionally, the wanted man, Chen Tong, also came with him. "
"Tan Xiu? A Chinese medicine practitioner? Where did he come from? Forget it. No matter who he is, he must undergo the inspection if he wants to enter the research institute. He came with Chen Tong. Maybe he's also infected. Detain them immediately and personally escort them inside. "Director Wei's voice came out of the phone.
Zhang Lei's expression changed. After he complied, he pointed his gun at Tan Xiu and said, "Comrade, please cooperate with us. The higher-ups have instructed us to inspect you and escort you inside."
Tan Xiu squinted his eyes and a cold light flashed.
Escort!
The meaning of the word "escort" was completely different. He was not a suspect, but a doctor who came to help. Furthermore, he had also revealed his identity as a Chinese medicine practitioner, yet the other party was so rude, which made him very angry.
Vroom …
During this stalemate, the roar of an engine came from afar. More than a dozen black SUVs were like runaway horses as they aggressively rushed to the front of the crowd. As the doors neatly opened, a young man who looked to be about 26 or 27 years old, with earrings on his ears, dyed hair, and a toothpick in his mouth, was the first to dash over.
However!
When he saw the scene in front of him, he immediately frowned and shouted, "Good dogs don't block the way. Get the hell out of the way! You bastard with a gun, do you know who this Young Master is? Get the hell out of here, or else I'll break your fucking legs! "
Zhang Lei's expression changed. He didn't bother to pay attention to the non-mainstream youth, but the more than 20 black-suited stalwart men in their thirties or forties that he brought with him made him secretly vigilant.
"Who are you? This is a private chemical plant, outsiders are forbidden to enter. "
The non-mainstream youth stepped forward and ridiculed, "Cut the crap. Don't think this Young Master doesn't know that this is the National Virus Research Institute. I, Zhao Yundi, have inquired about it before I came here. You're the one who captured my sister and detained her here. Get the hell out of here, or else I'll have someone break your fucking legs. "
Zhang Lei coldly looked at Zhao Yundi and immediately picked up the communicator, saying, "The outermost blockade line is being threatened by unidentified people. Members of the second and third teams are coming immediately."
Zhao Yundi's expression changed as he angrily glared at Zhang Lei. He then turned around and shouted to a middle-aged stalwart man behind him, "Rush in! Beat anyone who dares to resist to death! If they dare to use their guns, don't just stand there and do nothing. You dare to capture my sister and say that she's a virus carrier. If I don't save her today, I'll change my surname to yours! "
Immediately.
More than 20 stalwart men took out their pistols from their waists and quickly unlocked the safety bolt. That uniform movement and the cold aura caused the string in Zhang Lei's heart to tighten abruptly. He used to be a special forces soldier, so he could naturally feel the aura of a soldier from these people.
After pondering for a moment, he picked up the communicator and dialed Director Wei's number.
"Director Wei, there's a young man who claims to be Zhao Yundi outside. He's leading more than 20 armed men to break through the blockade line of our institute. I request for an armed security team. "
"Zhao Yundi? How did that living ancestor come here? "
Director Wei immediately shouted after listening to Zhang Lei's words. A few seconds later, he said again, "Zhang Lei, don't act rashly. You just need to stop Zhao Yundi if he wants to break through the blockade line. Remember, don't use your guns. This little ancestor has a very strong background. I can't afford to provoke him. I must ask the higher-ups for instructions. "
"I got it!"
Although Zhang Lei was dissatisfied that Director Wei was afraid of a second-generation and third-generation expert, he still fulfilled his duty and called two groups of security team members. Thirty to forty people confronted Zhao Yundi.
Tan Xiu sighed inwardly. He had heard Zhao Yundi's name from Tang Wei when he was chatting with him. This guy was a descendant of the Zhao Family in the Imperial Capital, the grandson of the Zhao Family's Patriarch. He had an arrogant and despotic character and liked to stir up trouble. He had even provoked the descendants of the big families in the Imperial Capital, including the Tang Family and the former Yao Family. He had taken advantage of them and suffered great losses.
It could be said that this guy was a living devil incarnate.
Tan Xiu looked at the two groups of people confronting each other. He sighed inwardly and turned to walk away.
"Hey, hey, hey. Dude, you're not scared, are you? I just saw him pointing a gun at you! Are you afraid now? Are you going to run away? "Zhao Yundi immediately shouted when he saw Tan Xiu walking away. He might be a rich playboy, but he was not stupid. Bringing people and guns to attack the state's institutions today would definitely cause serious consequences. He would never do such a stupid thing if the one being detained was not his sister. However, if the guy who was pointed at by a gun had a bit of background, then he would have someone to share the crisis.
Tan Xiu stopped and glanced at him. He then took out his mobile and dialed his aunt, Tang Min's number. After the call was connected, he took the lead and said, "Auntie, I'm outside the Imperial Capital's Virus Research Institute. Can I trouble you to contact the person in charge here? I need to go inside and check the situation of the patients with infectious diseases. "
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