Reboot 2003

Chapter 26 026: SARS

Xu Lingling didn't know exactly what happened, but from this day on, she went to school with Chen Qin every morning.

Then, time began to pass slowly like sand at fingertips——

For children, it seems to be the same childhood as in the past, carefree and unchanging, walking the same way to school every day, eating the same snacks every day, watching the same chess master under the kapok tree every day, and the sun rising and setting repeatedly, as if there is no need to worry about any changes, and such days will continue forever.

However, Xu Lingling now also vaguely has that feeling, something is quietly changing in places she didn't notice in the past.

Maybe it was the start of the war in Iraq, or maybe the news about the epidemic in Yanjing was getting more and more intensive. After school in the afternoon, the two children walked home side by side, and the sky was clear.

When I passed by the construction site, I looked up and saw that the building wrapped in the green building net was several floors higher than last month. The straight yellow paint hanging tower was backed by the clear sky, and it was roaring and spinning in the afternoon sun like a giant dragon.

"Aqin, let's go to the post office!"

Xu Lingling remembered something, and dragged Chen Qin into the post office on the side of the road. Chen Qin happened to need to go to the post office, and as he entered, he took out a handwritten list.

At the counter, Chen Qin handed in the form, filled out a bunch of forms, and got a parcel box after a while...

The post office service in this era is actually pretty good. Although it still can’t stop people from using private express delivery, the news about postal couriers picking up packages by lighting the lamps has been publicized several times. The things Chen Qin bought a week ago have now been delivered from the neighboring Lu province.

The package was not intended to be taken home, so Chen Qin used a pencil sharpener behind the counter to open the package, opened the carton, and removed the foam plastic. A Nokia 3310 lay quietly in the box——

Frosted plastic shell, classic nine-button design, hidden antenna, except for the missing sentence "There is an insider to suspend the transaction" on the screen, it is indeed what I remember.

Chen Qin took out the cards he had applied for in advance—of course, he also applied for them online. Now, each card in the night market costs five yuan each, and the checks are far less strict than in the future.

It's just that Chen Qin has other needs. He bought a Telecom Xiangjiang Tong. Although the price is a bit more expensive, it will be more convenient to install foreigners in the future.

After inserting the card and about to turn it on, Xu Lingling suddenly cried out in surprise from a distance: "Chen Qin, Chen Qin!"

Looking back, Xu Lingling ran over recklessly, waving an open envelope in her hand.

Before Chen Qin had time to remind her to be careful, Xu Lingling stepped on the wrong foot on the way and fell hard on the flat ground. Chen Qin hurried to help her up, but Xu Lingling shouted anxiously:

"My letter..."

Only then did Chen Qin see the photos that had fallen all over the floor—from the envelope that Xu Lingling opened, a lot of colorful photos were scattered.

The protagonist of the photo is Lao Xu, who is smiling relaxedly at the camera in Xiaopeng Bay, Yayuan Overpass, and Xinxing Square.

But at the top is a photo of him in the dormitory.

The furnishings in the narrow dormitory building are also relatively old. Old Xu is lying on the bed and smiling at the camera. On the cabinet next to him is a glass jar filled with colorful origami cranes.

Chen Qin quickly helped her put away the photos, and helped her to the chair at the post office.

At this moment, Xu Lingling seemed a little ignorant. She seemed to be a little bit ignorant as she sat up and hugged the photo Chen Qin handed her.

An aunt at the counter ran over: "Oh, it didn't break, did it? You little girl, don't be careful... Are you his brother?"

"Yes, it is."

Because Xu Lingling was also holding onto Chen Qin's sleeve, she could only answer like this.

As he said that, Chen Qin was about to rummage through his regular band-aids from his pocket. The enthusiastic aunt also offered to take Xu Lingling to wash the scraped wound, and said that there was iodophor in the post office.

Chen Qin had no objection at first, but suddenly saw his aunt wearing gloves for sorting goods, and remembered something.

He quickly pulled Xu Lingling and ran away: "No, thank you auntie, let's go home first!"

Speaking of which, Chen Qin pulled Xu Lingling and ran away. Although Xu Lingling was in a good mood, she was dragged by Chen Qin and limped out of the post office.

Afterwards, Chen Qin took out a tissue to wipe her wound again, and Xu Lingling asked in confusion, "Chen Qin, what happened to the aunt just now?"

"It's nothing, we have to go back and give the letter to Grandma Xu, she must not be able to wait."

Xu Lingling thought so, so she didn't object, and the two children walked back immediately.

At this moment, Chen Qin glanced back at the post office behind, but added something in his heart...

It's not a pawn, so take care of yourself first.

That's right, the big devil who can't say his name is here...it is SARS.

Although to the Chinese who had just shed a layer of skin from the two-year bloody battle against the epidemic, SARS, the first devil, seemed somewhat ridiculous.

It's just that for individuals in this era, because the medical facilities are not advanced enough, the fatality rate of SARS is much higher.

As early as the end of last year, SARS had appeared in Guangdong Province. Now the epidemic in Guangdong Province is coming to an end under strict prevention and control. However, SARS has changed to another place. Since March, there have been signs of a large-scale spread of SARS in many parts of the country, and many cases have also appeared in Yanjing.

To be on the safe side, Chen Qin himself had to be more careful.

After receiving the letter and package, Chen Qin returned to the printing factory compound with Xu Lingling as usual.

Xu Lingling took the envelope and went upstairs briskly, while Chen Qin put the charger and mobile phone in the middle of the bag, and lost the manual and warranty card.

After hiding the things, Chen Qin also went back to his home.

Coincidentally, my son was worrying about SARS outside, and today the old couple at home are also worrying about SARS.

When he got home, Chen Qin saw a big box on the ground.

It was Lao Chen and his buddies who got a large box of banlangen through some unknown means, happily mixed a cup, and insisted that Chen Qin come in for a drink.

Lou Xuemei also packed a big bag, and insisted that Chen Qin also pack a bag for Xu Lingling's house later... Chen Qin didn't say anything, so what could he say.

They can only be asked to wear masks when they go out. As for Xu Lingling's father, he has already tried every means to get Xu Lingling to tell her.

Of course, these measures are only for emergencies. When a disaster is imminent, for the sake of your own life, you should try to avoid going out as much as possible.

Since you don't go out, you should stay at home more. With the gradual approach of spring under the epidemic, Chen Qin has also reduced most of his plans to go out.

That night, Chen Qin had dinner and was going to Xu Lingling's house with the bag of Banlangen.

Then I didn't want to do anything else, but to continue his advertising business...

It has to be said that this is indeed a change outside of his plan.

When Lao Xu was in the hospital, Chen Qin used Xu Lingling's home computer to finish the work. Those domain names had already been stockpiled, and he didn't plan to do any advertising business.

However, people are not as good as heaven, and Xu Lingling's father also ran away.

There is no one to supervise her house now, and she is idle anyway, and Xu Lingling is quite pitiful by herself... Well, this is the main reason.

All in all... all in all.

Since that day, Chen Qin has been going to Xu Lingling's house to 'play' every night.

Then there was nothing else to do when he arrived, so he continued to resume his old business, while continuing to do his advertising business, and at the same time picked up the original "rebirth plan"...

(End of this chapter)