three days later.
According to Hong Kong financial news reports, the long-established company, Ruichi, has announced its withdrawal from the Hong Kong market.
Before almost anyone could react, the company, which had been operating in Hong Kong for over thirty years, suddenly withdrew its investment and left.
Just when everyone was wondering, a bombshell news story appeared before the public.
As a foreign company, Ruiqi was actually transmitting intelligence to its home country.
Public opinion was in uproar. Local residents felt their personal safety was threatened, and the government faced immense public pressure, ultimately having no choice but to issue an apology.
Just after government officials spoke out, it was revealed that the company used trade between the two regions to ship the novel virus they were researching in their country to all parts of the country via cargo.
Without the public's knowledge, the virus spread among people, gradually evolving into the rampant epidemic we see today.
It started by causing public panic, which eventually escalated into an international and political scandal. Countries and governments around the world strongly condemned the government's actions.
The situation is causing a huge uproar outside, and these days everyone from ordinary citizens to high-ranking government officials is paying close attention to this matter.
Yu Lian was so busy that she barely had time to rest.
The spread of this disease has no end, and the infection will continue until a vaccine is developed.
However, developing a vaccine is not something that can be done overnight.
While the spring water effectively slowed the spread of the epidemic, it ultimately only treated the symptoms, not the root cause. It could only make people feel better, but it wouldn't make them develop antibodies against the virus.
"Boss, there are fewer people today than yesterday. Can we close earlier and take a break?"
Looking at Zhao Qing, who was exhausted, dark-skinned, and thin, Yu Lian felt a pang of sadness.
"Okay, get some rest early tonight."
"Thank you, boss. After closing time, may I go home and check on things?"
Speaking of this, Yu Lian thought of his family and casually asked, "How are your family members now? Are they still sick?"
Zhao Qing shook his head and said, "Thanks to the medicine you gave me back then, they are completely cured now, and they recovered quite quickly."
"That's good. Since you're going back, wait until this wave of patients is over before you leave. It's not safe to go home after dark."
Zhao Qing was overjoyed: "Thank you, boss!"
With the situation stabilized, Yu Lian gave a few instructions to the apprentices helping out at the shop, and then chatted privately with Doctor Jiang for a while.
Then they went home with bags and bags of things.
During the worst period, she didn't go home even once, fearing she might contract the virus and infect her family. But clearly, long-term consumption of the spiritual spring water had indeed made her body different from ordinary people.
I participated throughout the entire process, yet remained unharmed.
Not only was she unharmed, but her family members were also completely unaffected. At the height of the outbreak, more than half of the dozens of households in the alley were infected, yet not a single person in her family was infected.
This is strange. But naturally, no one suspects anything unusual; they might make a few jokes now and then, and then laugh it off.
"Mom and Dad! I'm home, open the door!"
The door was tightly shut. Yu Lian knocked twice, and then called out twice more, afraid they wouldn't hear her.
She was only halfway through her next sentence when her voice abruptly stopped—the person who opened the door was none other than her husband, He Lin, whom she hadn't seen in a long time.
"Long time no see." These words slipped out of Yu Lian's mouth without her realizing it. But by the time she realized she might have said something wrong, it was too late. This was clearly not something a married couple should say to each other.
She smiled awkwardly, then picked up her luggage and headed home, but He Lin took it from her after only a few steps.
Yu Lian walked awkwardly toward the main house, hoping that more people would come to ease the awkwardness between the two of them.
When Jasmine saw her arrive, she invited her into the house.
"I'm telling you, your husband doesn't seem to be doing well. Your dad just asked him what was wrong, and he said he misses you."
Yu Lian was speechless: "Don't talk nonsense."
Jasmine pouted: "Really, you can ask your sister if you don't believe me."
Yu Xin nodded repeatedly: "Really, sister, this cold war has lasted a bit too long. Your husband is quite pitiful too, so please forgive him."
"He's angry with himself, and then he's blaming me. Whose side are you on anyway?"
Yu Xin and Moli exchanged a glance: "We're on your side!"
The noise around her made her feel conflicted. Yu Lian said in despair, "Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore. It's all old news, don't keep bringing it up."
At this moment, He Lin lifted the curtain and said, "Come out for a moment."
Yu Lian got up and followed.
"What's the point of being alone..."
"I'm going to the United States."
Yu Lian was stunned for a moment. She thought He Lin had come to apologize.
"Okay, you're an adult, you don't need to report to me where you're going."
He Lin lowered his eyes, his gaze filled with complex emotions: "It's not that I don't want to discuss this with you. This matter is somewhat complicated, but with the family having come this far, I don't want my hard work to come to an end."
Yu Lian suddenly woke up—it was all in her dream!
So no matter what the process is like, it will eventually return to its predetermined course.
Yu Lian sighed, "Okay, I support you."
"That originally belonged to you..." Yu Lian didn't say those words out loud.
He Lin's smile was more like a grimace.
"Nothing else to say?"
"No, that's all. As your wife, it's my duty to support you and be your pillar of strength. Don't worry, I will take good care of the children and everyone in the family. You can focus on developing your career."
She forced a polite smile, trying her best to appear reasonable.
"I..." He Lin couldn't finish his sentence. He wanted to explain, but the words stuck in his throat.
But indecisiveness is not in his nature.
I want to take you with me.
Yu Lian stared at He Lin, seriously considering whether He Lin was joking.
"Where are the children?"
"The decision is yours. You can stay, or you can come with us."
"He Lin, do you think I'll leave?"
"Won't."
"So why did you speak up? Was it out of guilt, reluctance, or something else?"
He Lin spoke frankly: "I don't want to be apart from you for too long."
Yu Lian shook her head: "But don't you already have the answer in your heart? Why bother asking me? You have your choice, and as your wife, I respect your choice."
For a moment, the atmosphere between the two became deathly silent.
The others, not understanding what was going on, dared not speak.
After the meal, Yu Lian urged everyone to leave: "Alright, let's go back. The epidemic could come back at any time, so we don't want to disrupt your plans."
Everyone seemed to understand what was going on, but they still didn't know what had happened.
Jasmine pulled Yu Xin aside and whispered to her, "Oh no, it seems like your sister and brother-in-law are about to get a divorce. Am I going to be the bad guy?"
Yu Xin laughed and said, "It's okay. My brother-in-law is being stubborn now, but he'll soften up in a bit and will definitely apologize to my sister."
"I hope so."
Jasmine smoothed her chest. Her right eyelid had been twitching for the past two days, and she had a feeling that something was about to happen.
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