People in the alley: A woman dressed as a man shouldn't be foolishly filial, Zhuang Chaoying

Chapter 374 Infectious Diseases: Hepatitis A

Qian Jin gripped the steering wheel. "Pengfei, I don't know what's wrong with Shanghai right now, the hepatitis A infection is really serious. These are masks I specially got, one for each person. Wear them properly. There are all sorts of people on the bus, so please be careful. Wash your hands frequently, and never drink tap water. Once we get back to Suzhou, don't go out to eat at those random places."

“There are already people infected with hepatitis A among the convoys traveling to and from Shanghai.”

Pengfei took the masks and distributed them to everyone. Then he sat down at the front. "Uncle Qian, the hepatitis A situation in Shanghai is so serious, why isn't your trip to Shanghai on the same route being interrupted?"

Qian Jin looked at the store ahead, then turned his head to glance at it. "Stop it. Do you know how much money you'll lose if you stop for a day?"

Pengfei thought about his plastic bag business, which was doing quite well, but it was all ruined because of the infectious disease hepatitis A. He nodded. "That's true. Compared to hepatitis A, being broke is even more terrifying. Uncle Qian, you should be more careful too."

Qian Jin nodded to Pengfei. "I know. You didn't go home this year, so you still need to let your family know you're safe, so your parents won't worry about you."

“I know, Uncle Qian.”

Tu Nan asked curiously, "Shanshan is also at Fudan University, why didn't she come back with you?"

Xiaoting pouted after hearing this. "After the exam, I ran into Sister Shanshan. Sister Shanshan said that Uncle Wu called her and said that the hepatitis A outbreak in Shanghai was serious and that he was worried that she might infect Xiaojun during the incubation period. Sister Shanshan didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear: Uncle Wu didn't want her to go back."

Zhang Wanshu thought of the strong-willed and sensible Shanshan, and felt a pang of heartache. She couldn't help but ask.

"Tu Nan, are there really parents who don't love their children?"

Tu Nan gently took Wan Shu's hand. "Yes..."

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Although the distance from Shanghai to Suzhou is not very far, the bus ride was very smooth, with frequent stops and starts along the way.

The bus picks up passengers at various stops along the way, with one group getting on and another getting off, maintaining a constant flow of passengers inside. Passengers come and go, each carrying their own luggage.

It was a little past one in the afternoon, and the gloomy weather outside dampened their spirits. They finally arrived at Suzhou Bus Station. The station was bustling with people, and as soon as they got off the bus, they noticed strange looks coming from those around them.

People around them noticed their masks and quickly moved away. The group exchanged glances, took off their masks, and put them in their pockets.

Tu Nan looked at them and said, "Xiao Ting, Dong Zhe, Peng Fei, you go back first. I'll take Wan Shu and the others home."

Zhang Wanshu, carrying her luggage, quickly said, "Tu Nan, you don't need to see us off. You can go home with Xiaoting and the others."

Tu Nan shook his head, his tone firm. "I'm worried about you two girls. It's just a short detour, it's fine. I'll feel at ease after I've seen you upstairs."

After saying that, Tu Nan stood by the roadside, waved his hand, and quickly flagged down two tricycles. The tricycle drivers warmly invited them to get on their vehicles.

"Brother, please be careful. I'll take Xiaoting and Dongzhe back now."

One tricycle carried the sisters Tu Nan and Wan Shu, while another carried Xiao Ting, Dong Zhe, and Peng Fei. The wheels turned slowly as they headed in different directions.

Xiaoting carried her schoolbag, put her hands in her pockets, and wore a cashmere scarf that Pengfei had bought for her, which made her feel very warm.

The white cashmere scarf made Xiaoting's complexion look even rosier. Lin Dongzhe, carrying a large backpack and two suitcases in his hands, followed behind Xiaoting.

Pengfei was also carrying two bags.

Just then, they passed by the convenience store and saw Mr. and Mrs. Wang standing at the door.

"Ah Xiang, there's no one outside. Go and buy some groceries while you can."

Xiao Wang told his wife that his eyes kept glancing around.

Ah Xiang was carrying a shopping basket and was about to go out when she bumped into the three college students who had returned from Shanghai.

Ah Xiang's smile froze instantly, and a look of panic flashed in her eyes.

Xiao Wang stood at the door and quickly reached out to stop A Xiang, who was about to leave. Then, somewhat embarrassed, he twitched his lips and forced a smile.

Xiao Wang's voice sounded somewhat unnatural.

"Xiaoting, Pengfei, Dongzhe, you're back from your holiday."

Ah Xiang involuntarily stepped back, forcing a smile as she said, "Have you eaten? Hurry home, I saw Teacher Zhuang and Engineer Lin go to the market to buy groceries early this morning."

Xiao Wang tugged at his wife's sleeve and chimed in, "Yes, yes, let's go home quickly, don't wander around outside."

Lin Dongzhe smiled and nodded at the two of them. "Okay, Uncle Wang, Aunt Xiang."

Seeing that they seemed terrified of the three of them, Xiaoting knew their concerns and deliberately avoided contact with them.

After all, the hepatitis A outbreak in Shanghai is so severe right now that it's causing widespread panic.

She grabbed Lin Dongzhe's arm and pulled him towards home.

Seeing the three of them walk forward, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.

As Xiao Wang and A Xiang watched their departing figures, their tense bodies gradually relaxed.

The hepatitis A outbreak in Shanghai is so severe that everyone is on edge.

Xiao Wang solemnly instructed his wife, "Xiang, you must be extra careful when you go out to buy groceries. It's too dangerous now."

Xiao Wang then added, "Be sure to wash your hands frequently when you get back."

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Lin Dongzhe and Xiaoting stood at the door, looking at each other with reluctance, but Pengfei interrupted them, standing between them with a grin.

"Alright, we haven't seen enough at school yet, Uncle and Aunt, we're back."

Zhuang Chaoying was cooking in the kitchen, with vegetables boiling in a pot on the stove.

Upon hearing the sound, he quickly turned down the heat, grabbed the disinfectant solution made from potassium permanganate that he had prepared in advance at the pharmacy, and hurried out with Ah Ling.

When I opened the door, I saw Xiaoting, Pengfei, and Dongzhe standing at the door.

Huang Ling has been watching the news on TV every day for the past few days, her heart constantly in her throat, afraid that Xiao Ting and the others in Shanghai might get hepatitis A.

Seeing them all return safely, I finally felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders.

Huang Ling's eyes first flashed with surprise, then turned to relief, and she unconsciously patted her chest.

As Huang Ling spoke, she gestured for the children to come inside.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. There's hot water in the house, wash your hands with hot water."

Zhuang Chaoying had previously experienced infectious diseases, so she was already very familiar with disinfection procedures.

He held a watering can, his expression serious. "Stop. You two, put your schoolbags and luggage on the bamboo table first."

Then he took the spray bottle and sprayed the bags a few times. The fine disinfectant sprayed onto the bags, turning them a light purple color.

Then he asked the children to raise their hands. "Turn around once, that's it."

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