Chapter 58: Chapter 58: A Strange Disease?
Chen Qingdi’s expression instantly turned grim when he heard about the strange disease spreading through the Beihai Region.
He had never seen this disease before, but from the description, he could tell that it bore similarities to smallpox. It was, one might say, a modern-day version of it.
Chen Qingdi took a deep breath, his eyes glinting with determination. He realized this was a serious challenge, but also an opportunity to tackle such a medical mystery.
The atmosphere in the room immediately grew more tense.
The members of the Medical Dao Alliance couldn’t help but feel the pressure emanating from Chen Qingdi.
They silently watched Chen Qingdi and the three representatives from the Medical Dao Alliance, hoping he could provide a solution.
Chen Qingdi was lost in thought, trying to connect his knowledge of smallpox-like diseases with the current situation.
After a moment of contemplation, Chen Qingdi’s expression turned serious as he began an in-depth discussion with the three representatives.
They discussed the etiology, pathogenesis, and possible treatment plans.
Chen Qingdi raised several key questions, drawing on his own research and past experience to offer suggestions in an effort to solve this difficult problem.
Everyone was struck by Chen Qingdi’s thoughtfulness and superb medical skills.
The members of the Medical Dao Alliance believed that with Chen Qingdi’s help, they could find a way to deal with this strange disease, and their resolve to work with him only grew stronger.
But when he considered what it would take to cure the disease, Chen Qingdi’s expression grew even more grave.
He knew that to prevent the epidemic from spreading, all the villagers of Beiguan Village had to be quarantined, and a sufficient number of medical personnel had to be dispatched there.
He was well aware that this was a daunting task, but he also knew it was necessary to save more lives.
In the tense atmosphere, Chen Qingdi sat down with the three representatives of the Medical Dao Alliance to discuss a specific plan.
They carefully analyzed all aspects of the situation, including the resources, manpower, and time required for the quarantine and deployment of medical personnel.
After a heated discussion, the three representatives agreed to Chen Qingdi’s proposed conditions, believing them to be the most reasonable and effective measures available.
They agreed to his terms on the spot and told him someone would come to pick him up the next day.
Chen Qingdi gave a firm nod, indicating he would cooperate and give it his all.
"Don’t worry, I’ll be there."
After he said this, the members of the Medical Dao Alliance said their goodbyes and left.
The next morning, the person sent by the Medical Dao Alliance to pick up Chen Qingdi arrived on time.
Chen Qingdi chose to go alone this time, leaving Xu Menghan behind. He knew this was a dangerous mission that required his full concentration.
After getting in the car, Chen Qingdi silently gazed out the window, his expression grim.
He took a deep breath, steeling his resolve. ’I will do everything in my power to help the villagers of Beiguan Village.’
When the car drove into Beiguan Village, a heartbreaking scene unfolded before Chen Qingdi’s eyes.
He saw many villagers handling decaying corpses, and the walls were plastered with public health posters on preventing infection.
The entire village was shrouded in an atmosphere of gloom and sorrow.
After Chen Qingdi got out of the car, he was greeted by a village representative.
The man looked exhausted, but his eyes were filled with anticipation as he gazed at Chen Qingdi.
Chen Qingdi took the initiative to shake his hand, comforting him, "I understand the predicament you’re in. We will do everything in our power to help you."
The village representative nodded gratefully and said in a trembling voice, "Thank you. We don’t know what to do anymore."
Chen Qingdi said in a low voice, "Don’t worry. We will mobilize medical personnel and resources to support your efforts. First, tell me the current situation and your most urgent needs. We will take action as quickly as possible."
The village representative gave Chen Qingdi a detailed account of the epidemic’s progression, the number of patients, and the shortage of medical supplies.
Chen Qingdi listened carefully, meticulously noting every detail.
A heavy atmosphere permeated the air, but the work of clearing bodies and controlling the epidemic was proceeding in an orderly fashion.
Chen Qingdi felt the immense pressure, but he was also filled with admiration for the villagers’ strength and courage.
There were no wasted words in the conversation between Chen Qingdi and the village representative—only substantive questions and solutions for how to stop the disease from spreading.
They both knew time was of the essence; every second that passed put more lives at risk.
After Chen Qingdi and the village representative discussed the next steps and established how they would work together, Chen Qingdi left, intending to find a room for the night at a nearby inn.
As they parted, Chen Qingdi encouraged the village representative to hold on, promising he would do everything he could to help them get through this crisis.
As Chen Qingdi turned and left the village, he was filled with a profound sense of mission.
He knew this was an arduous and challenging task, but he also believed that with everyone working together, hope would return to Beiguan Village!
After a sleepless night spent organizing his data, Chen Qingdi discovered something suspicious.
’Why was no one drinking from the well on the west side of Beiguan Village?’
According to the villagers’ recollections, the well had originally been called Beiguan Well.
But for some unknown reason, the water had suddenly become foul-smelling and murky.
Chen Qingdi found this highly unusual and decided to investigate it himself.
He found a local villager and asked the man to take him to it.
Chen Qingdi and the villager arrived at the well.
The moment he saw the well, he couldn’t help but frown.
He could see a layer of sediment floating on the water’s surface, and a pungent, putrid smell hung in the air.
The scene was unsettling, but Chen Qingdi’s expression remained calm and focused.
Seeing this, the villager quickly explained, "Mr. Chen, the water in this well changed a while back. It went from clear and sweet-tasting to foul and murky, so none of us dare to drink it anymore. Besides, the people who did drink it started showing some strange symptoms."
Hearing this, Chen Qingdi’s expression grew even more grave.
He took a deep breath and asked the villager, "Has anyone investigated this well? Or has anything else unusual happened nearby?"
The villager shook his head. "We hired some people to investigate before, but they couldn’t find the cause. And no, nothing else out of the ordinary has happened around here."
After a moment’s thought, Chen Qingdi decided to inspect it himself.
He took out a silver needle, tied it to a string, and lowered it into the water.
When Chen Qingdi pulled the needle out, he immediately noticed it had turned completely black.
His brow furrowed, and a powerful suspicion immediately formed in his mind.
’This isn’t smallpox caused by contagion. It’s more like someone intentionally poisoned the water.’
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