In name only: In the name of Zhao Mengsheng's son!

The old squad leader refused to accept the first-class merit, saying it was all thanks to Zhao Miao and Zhang Cheng, who were trapped in the encirclement while trying to save him! Otherwise, the two kids would have run away long ago!

But Zhao Miao and Zhang Cheng didn't think that way; they all stood up for the old squad leader!

"If the squad leader doesn't want this credit, then we don't want it either!"

The three of them had been through thick and thin together. How could they not have heard their squad leader telling them to leave? The squad leader was protecting them. In the end, he even bit off a grenade in the mouth. If a squad leader like that doesn't deserve credit, they wouldn't want to either!

The military had been hoping that the old squad leader would also receive a first-class merit, so they were trying to persuade him. In the end, it was Zhao Miao and Zhang Cheng who persuaded him, and the old squad leader finally accepted the merit!

But he left his medals with the Ninth Company and refused to wear them on his person!

Meanwhile, Cai Xiaorong also sensed something was wrong. Why was it that every time she called her son every week, her husband would come over and say a few words to their son?

Is this correct? It doesn't seem right, does it?

Cai Xiaorong had no idea what was going on, how the father and son had reconciled and were even talking to each other! But Cai Xiaorong didn't say anything. It was so good that the father and son had reconciled! She had been looking forward to this day for a long time, and tears welled up in her eyes.

But if she knew that her son had gone through such danger, she might be scared!

Meanwhile, Zhao Zhongxin also received the first news about the epidemic!

Everyone thought it was just minor news, but only Zhao Zhongxin realized it and it began! Zhang Dongxin also received Zhao Zhongxin's message and started to take full control! It was a case of not officially locking down the city, but in reality, it was already under lockdown!

The common people were completely bewildered. What were you trying to do? It's almost Chinese New Year, and you're forbidding people from going out?

Zhang Dongxin is a very efficient person. He had already stockpiled a lot of supplies, enough to feed ten million people for a month. He immediately coordinated the population of various communities and distributed supplies according to the number of people.

The people realized something was wrong. They weren't allowed to come out, and supplies were being distributed for free! Something big was about to happen, and no one dared to say anything! Didn't they see the People's Liberation Army had arrived? Something serious was definitely going to happen!

Then came the civil engineering department's swan song. While they didn't produce the legendary five-hour design plan and build two hospitals in ten days—that was terrifying—the timeline was still tight. One month!

The civil engineering department now truly understands what a pledge of loyalty means, and they're frantically sending in all sorts of materials!

The design was completed in a day, and then respiratory doctors from Beijing and Shanghai gathered together to begin studying this pioneer!

These people were originally very dissatisfied. After all, it was almost Chinese New Year, and you brought them here. They were all people of status and position. What were you trying to do?

But when they studied the patient, they discovered something was wrong. It was a virus they had never seen before, and its terrifying nature was appalling!

The group of professors got excited. As long as they weren't causing trouble, it was fine. They were doctors, and it was their duty to treat and save lives. No one backed down!

Then came the second, the third! More and more! These professors are under a lot of pressure! Fortunately, they have enough ventilators and other supplies.

Because the lockdown was implemented early enough, the epidemic did not spread too much. People who worked in Wuhan and returned to their hometowns in advance also had to register and be quarantined for 15 days, so the epidemic was only contained in Wuhan!

Zhang Dongxin, a former soldier, wanted to set an example by personally leading government personnel to the front lines to distribute supplies and give a speech.

He also formed an officer vanguard team among the arriving People's Liberation Army troops. Since most of the nurses were women and couldn't lift people, he had these officer vanguard teams lead the way.

Zhang Cheng's words, "The time has come for the Party and the people to test us," sent chills down the spines of these young military academy students. And with even the provincial Party secretary, Zhang Dongxin, leading the way by going to the hospital to work, what else was there to say? Just do it! For those words, I'd risk my life!

The reason Zhang Dongxin works so hard is because of what Zhao Zhongxin told him!

"Ah Dong, you need to make sure this reaches every town, every village, every group, every household, and every family. Distribute alcohol disinfectant per person! Also, give each person a hundred masks! These are our compatriots!"

So Zhang Dongxin doesn't have a time to leave work now. As soon as he finishes work, he goes to the hospital to work. Even though he's wearing protective clothing and several layers of masks and can't breathe properly, he still perseveres!

First, this was something his brother Zhao Zhongxin entrusted to him! He had to handle it well!

Secondly, Zhao Zhongxin is right, these are our compatriots! If I, as the provincial leader, don't take the lead, what will others think of us?

In just one month, Zhang Dongxin lost over ten kilograms! He didn't dare go home anymore, and every day he would call Cai Xiaorong to let her know he was safe! His son, Zhang Cheng, also called him frequently to check on him, and his father, Zhang Likai, and brother, Zhao Zhongxin, all came to inquire about his well-being! He felt that it was all worth it!

Every time a reporter tries to interview him, he yells, "Don't report on me! Either go help me, or get out!" Everyone here is fighting the pandemic! There are no idle people!

The leader also transferred an entire army unit to support Wuhan. Various respiratory medical personnel were also sent to help. We don't expect you to research the virus; we just hope you can alleviate the suffering of patients!

Then came the first one to die, the second! Zhang Dongxin looked at these corpses and felt a pang of unease. He desperately wanted to pressure the old professors there to quickly develop an antidote, but he also felt uneasy about it!

After finishing his day's work, Zhang Dongxin was preparing to disinfect himself in the disinfection room when he saw a young man trying to unzip his jacket. He immediately shouted at him!

"Stop! Are you out of your mind? The protective suits in the room haven't been disinfected yet!"

"I'm sorry, sir! I... I can't breathe!"

The officer was a young man, around 25 years old. Upon hearing this, he realized what was happening and quickly replied...

Zhang Dongxin stood up, patted him on the shoulder, and said!

"Your presence here proves your loyalty to the Party and the country, but you must be disinfected before changing clothes. This is for your own sake and for your family's! Remember, you must be disinfected before changing clothes!"

Zhang Dongxin understood; he was also suffocating, but he valued his life! He didn't want these young soldiers to get infected because of a mistake!

"Yes, sir!"

Then, alcohol disinfectant was sprayed onto everyone's protective suits, then the second layer, then the third layer! Each layer had to be sprayed!

Before you help others, you must protect yourself!

(This is the first chapter today; I'll start writing the second chapter now! Please give me some encouragement, godfathers!)