With a bang, Shen Qiang opened the door, half-naked, and stared in surprise at Ju Yang standing in front of it, frowning. "What's the matter, why is University City suspending classes?"

"Seems like an epidemic infection. Just now, all cable TV channels broadcasted the notice, and there were also text messages and WeChat notifications," Ju Yang said, glancing at the bashful Miao Xiaoxia with a smile. "Moreover, the official advice is to avoid crowded places, so you can continue with your bedroom activities."

After saying that, Ju Yang turned and left.

Shen Qiang raised his eyebrows in astonishment.

He closed the door and went straight to the bedside, grabbed his phone, opened it, and immediately saw the notification message from the telecom operator.

"Latest report from the Disease Control Center: Outbreak of Coronavirus epidemic, University City and all major hospitals in the city are under quarantine. Citizens are advised to avoid crowded places. Anyone exhibiting symptoms of cold or fever should seek medical attention at the hospital immediately."

At the same time, Miao Xiaoxia, having just put on her shirt, snuggled next to Shen Qiang and asked in surprise, "Coronavirus epidemic, what's that?"

Exhaling a breath, Shen Qiang sat directly on the bed, brows knitted tightly, and said, "Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome."

Miao Xiaoxia was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome? I know that; I remember it broke out years ago and seemed to have affected the whole world."

"It's just a term; it could be something else. In any case, this is certainly serious, otherwise they wouldn't suspend classes at University City."

With that, Shen Qiang immediately called Bianyi.

Just after Bianyi said in his slick tone, "My dear boss,"

Shen Qiang spoke succinctly, "Notify all employees to go home after work; it's paid leave. When to resume work will be informed later. When the epidemic is declared over, that's when operations will resume."

Immediately after, Shen Qiang called Tianyou Pharmaceutical Care.

Although Heshenghe has many employees.

Paid leave would indeed cause considerable loss, but compared to the risk of collective illness among employees, it was obviously very worthwhile.

After all, the health of employees is essential for the prosperity of the enterprise.

Having taken care of everything, Shen Qiang quickly got dressed and went out.

Downstairs in the living room, he saw Ju Yang sitting cross-legged on the sofa making a phone call.

After waiting for a moment, Ju Yang hung up and looked at Shen Qiang with a tense expression, "Something big has happened. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome patients have appeared in various hospitals throughout the Provincial City, and it all happened overnight."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang frowned and asked, "Who did you hear this from?"

"Don't forget, I'm a Medical University lecturer!" Ju Yang replied, "The situation is similar across all hospitals, the most severe area being University City."

Shen Qiang frowned and sat on the sofa.

Ju Yang, hugging Shen Qiang's arm, said, "Fortunately, there are no outsiders here; theoretically, it shouldn't spread to us." Saying this, Ju Yang made a phone call to the lab, "Xiao Wang, yes, it's Ju Yang. I won't be coming in today, you should all go home too."

Finished with the call.

Seeing Ju Yang looking relieved, Shen Qiang helplessly said, "I thought you would be like on TV, put on the uniform and rush to the hospital."

Ju Yang pouted at Shen Qiang and said, "If it were before, I would certainly go to help, but the situation is different now."

Putting Shen Qiang's hand on her lower abdomen, Ju Yang said charmingly, "I'm going to be a mother. How could I joke around with my baby."

Shen Qiang laughed, and then said, "Smart choice. If you really insisted on going, I'd have to enforce house rules."

Ju Yang burst into laughter.

At this moment, Miao Xiaoxia and Su Xiaonuan came downstairs too.

Seeing Su Xiaonuan dressed for work.

Shen Qiang directly stopped her and said, "They're playing mahjong and need a fourth player. You can't go to work today."

Su Xiaonuan helplessly replied, "I really have to go; I'm the assistant dean. It's essential for me to be there."

Shen Qiang laughed, "You don't even know what the Coronavirus epidemic is, so how can you be helpful? Stay home and play mahjong. When it's truly necessary, I'll go."

Su Xiaonuan helplessly agreed.

At this moment, Shen Qiang added seriously, "What's more crucial is that Ju Yang is pregnant. You all know this. She can't get sick or take any medication; otherwise, we lose the baby. So listen obediently. It's not a major issue; Huaxia has already been through this type of epidemic before, and this time we'll be more experienced—nothing will go wrong."

"So once those experts arrive, the problem will be solved quickly," Shen Qiang said, looking earnestly at Su Xiaonuan.

Su Xiaonuan reluctantly agreed, "Alright." Then her eyes suddenly lit up, "Come on, let's play mahjong. I won more than a hundred bucks yesterday."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang felt embarrassed.

Damn, I'm such a big boss, and my woman only won a hundred bucks in a game of mahjong?

"Why don't you play for higher stakes?"

Miao Xiaoxia quickly replied, "No, my monthly living expenses from my family are only fifteen hundred."

Shen Qiang remained silent.

Ju Yang's eyes curved with laughter, "It's alright, Shen Qiang will cover for you."

Hearing this, Shen Qiang took out four stacks of hundred-dollar bills from his Storage Ring and said, "Four people, forty thousand, ten thousand each as the starting capital. Go play mahjong; whoever wins keeps the money."

The women laughed with joy.

"So stingy!"

Shen Qiang chuckled, "You wouldn't understand the value of money until you're the one managing the household."

The women started playing mahjong.

Seeing none of them interested in going out, Shen Qiang went to the hall where the impeccably dressed butler, Uncle Gui, smiled at him and said, "Boss, any orders for today?"

Shen Qiang laughed, "Uncle Gui, actually you don't need to be so formal. Just call me Shen Qiang. No other instructions except don't entertain guests today. Including those demons in the front yard and Ji Wei, don't meet them either. If anything comes up, I can go out, but we won't host any visitors today."

"Understood," Uncle Gui nodded.

Having given the instructions,

Shen Qiang went upstairs.

Returning to his master bedroom on the third floor, he hadn't even sat down yet.

Shen Qiang received a call from Qian Shanxue.

"Shen Qiang, something big has happened. Given the scope and distribution of the epidemic in the Provincial City and University City, we have reason to believe that this outbreak may be man-made."

Shen Qiang was silent for a few seconds and said, "This is the news I least wanted to hear because it means the number of patients will keep increasing."

"Indeed," Qian Shanxue said, "But the current situation strongly indicates this. We need your help now."

"With the medical team or as a Dragon Group advisor?" Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow.

After a brief silence, Qian Shanxue replied, "Certainly as a security advisor because we must find the person spreading the virus before the epidemic becomes uncontrollable."

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