Chapter 296: Chapter 296: Truly Fierce

Huangfu Jingchen understood Xia Wenjin’s intention when she spoke earlier, and now he smiled slightly and said, “Mr. Wen holds a special position. If he leaves in such haste, it would seem like we haven’t hosted him properly. Let Doctor Xia and I accompany Mr. Wen on his way!”

Wen Hao felt a sense of disdain in his heart. What grand project could a small Wangshan Town possibly build in a month? It’s simply talk without merit, unafraid of biting one’s tongue.

Instinctively, he felt it wasn’t a good thing, and seeing Shang Jingwang standing to one side, he said, “Lord Shang, join us!”

Since both Huangfu Jingchen and Xia Wenjin were going, Shang Jingwang had no objections. He said, “As Mr. Wen commands, I will accompany you, I will accompany you!”

With Shang Jingwang being so forthcoming, Wen Hao felt a bit more at ease; as long as Shang Jingwang was there, these two shouldn’t dare to harm him.

Xia Wenjin walked ahead but turned her head to find Wen Hao dragging his feet, his eyes darting around, clearly calculating some strategy.

Xia Wenjin immediately grew impatient and walked back, grabbed Wen Hao by the collar, and easily lifted this seven-foot-tall military general, impatiently saying, “Mr. Wen, you’re walking too slow. Let me take you along!”

Wen Hao was infuriated with shame; a dignified seven-foot-tall man, picked up like a chick by a young lad, was an extreme humiliation.

Shang Jingwang couldn’t help but swallow his saliva; Doctor Xia was truly fierce.

Though Wen Hao was wearing armor, even if it was light armor, it still had some weight.

She had just recovered from illness and hadn’t fully regained her strength, looking frail as if a gust of wind could knock her down. Her earlier display of explosive power when hitting someone was already enough to leave him gaping in awe, and now, seeing her easily lift a two-hundred-pound man without breaking a sweat, Shang Jingwang’s eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

Huangfu Jingchen, feeling a pang of sympathy, hurried forward and said, “Let me, let me!” and took over holding Wen Hao by the collar, striding toward the exit.

Xia Wenjin followed, and Shang Jingwang, after a brief daze, quickly followed suit.

Huangfu Jingchen, truly understanding Xia Wenjin’s intent, carried Wen Hao directly to the Severe Epidemic Area.

Shang Jingwang: “…”

He had been to the quarantine area before, but he hadn’t even entered the Light Epidemic Area; this was the Severe Epidemic Area!

Though it was nighttime, the Severe Epidemic Area was brightly lit.

Having seen a glimmer of hope, patients were now motivated to survive, doctors felt a sense of accomplishment, and due to the varied onset times of the illness among patients, their conditions required constant monitoring, with doctors working in shifts.

Xia Wenjin took out a pill and gave it to Shang Jingwang, saying, “Rest assured, Lord Shang!”

Shang Jingwang took it, put it in his mouth, somewhat reluctant, realizing that Xia Wenjin had been in the Severe Epidemic Area from the start, as were all the doctors. Now that the cure for the epidemic had been found, he hesitated to enter the Severe Epidemic Area, which he realized was inappropriate.

Wen Hao felt uneasy, screaming hoarsely, “Where are you taking me?”

Compared to the terror in his heart, he could endure the humiliating stance of being held by the neck like a chick.

Upon entering the Severe Epidemic Area, Huangfu Jingchen set Wen Hao down. After all, he was a Fourth Rank military officer of the Court and an official under his grandpa’s command. Despite his questionable character and obnoxious behavior, it would still be for grandpa to punish him.

He had no such mischievous intentions to disgrace him here.

In any case, now that they were here, Wen Hao couldn’t escape.

Once firmly on the ground, Wen Hao remained a bit dazed, seething with bitterness towards the three in front of him and already plotting his revenge once he regained his freedom.

Here, Xia Wenjin took on the role of a guide, opening room doors one by one and introducing each patient as well as the doctors.

At first, it was manageable, but after entering three rooms, Wen Hao’s face turned ashen.

These were epidemic patients, weren’t they?

Those emaciated to skin and bones, those still coughing blood, those with sunken eyes and dazed expressions, those watching them with a mix of fear and hope, those appearing lifeless yet with hopeful eyes, and those glaring at the seemingly devilish young lad with deep gratitude…

What kind of demon-infested place was this?

Xia Wenjin intentionally led Wen Hao through the Severe Epidemic Area; in truth, all protective measures in the area were in place. Despite administering targeted cures to patients, no one had died from the epidemic in the Severe Epidemic Area for three days.

This was because the cure truly worked.

However, sickness overwhelms like a mountain, while recovery is a slow process. Even someone with Xia Wenjin’s resilience couldn’t fully recover in a few days, so naturally, the villagers couldn’t either.

In Xia Wenjin’s eyes, it was hopeful progress against the epidemic, but in Wen Hao’s eyes, it was no different from hell.

His gaze was filled with fear, his heart brimming with malice.

He wished to escape but knew it was impossible. Holding his breath, with a stern face, he was mechanically led by Xia Wenjin from one ward to another.

After his initial bewilderment, Shang Jingwang cautiously explained at Wen Hao’s side, “Mr. Wen, the epidemic is truly under control now. Look, they’ve all passed the most dangerous phase, with no further life threats!”

“Mr. Wen, Doctor Xia, and the physicians here put forth tireless effort, forgoing sleep to save these patients. Hope is now within reach, and I hope you will truthfully report this to Lord Yu!”

“My Lord, the epidemic in Wangshan Town has been contained. This is a joyous occasion—it is the most successful example of epidemic control and the fastest development of a cure in history. This is Wangshan Town’s luck, this is Northern County’s luck!”

“My Lord…”

However, no matter how much Shang Jingwang spoke, Wen Hao’s heart was filled only with disgust and hatred; he feared contracting the disease, despised being forced into this filthy place, and only thought about capturing these three upon leaving, torturing them thoroughly to vent his malice.

After touring the Severe Epidemic Area, Huangfu Jingchen dragged him around the Light Epidemic Area too.

Afterwards, Shang Jingwang cautiously said, “Mr. Wen, you’ve seen that all the patients are in this quarantine area. In truth, the entire Wangshan Town, having taken early action with appropriate measures, has less than two-thirds of its residents infected. Encircling the entire Wangshan Town is… excessive, please reconsider!”

Suppressing his anger, Wen Hao said, “I understand as the Commander! Once I meet with Lord Yu, I will report what I’ve seen. I don’t expect him to take drastic action against Wangshan Town!”

Yet his thoughts were: once he left Wangshan Town and returned to the military camp, he’d personally escort Yu Shikui and exaggerate how the Wangshan Town rebels and Shang Jingwang dared to take him hostage, urging Lord Yu to decisively burn Wangshan Town to the ground, leaving nothing behind!

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