Extreme germ phobia

Chapter 166 Small Town Storm
A few days later, early in the morning.

Ou Yang, who was on the midnight shift, was catching up on his sleep in the car. Half asleep and half awake, he suddenly heard a burst of tiny and loud noises.

He turned over and ignored it, but the noise became louder and louder, and finally turned into a wave of noise that was one after another, making it difficult for him to sleep well.

Ou Yang sat up suddenly: "What's the noise outside?"

It was made by a dog. How can people still get a good sleep?

Zhu Yiming looked out the window and replied, "It seems Lao Mi is planning to hold a rally."

"Rally?" Ou Yang got out of bed in surprise, leaned over the car window to observe carefully, and found that a large number of Americans had gathered on the street next to the parking area.

They flocked to the town in groups, waving their fists and shouting slogans as they walked.

The sound is not loud and not very uniform, and it is difficult to hear clearly if you are a little far away.

Looking at the campsite again, it was almost empty!
Ou Yang scratched his head: "What's going on?"

He opened the car window, and the shouting immediately became clearer: "We want the truth!"

"We need to leave!"

“We want freedom!”

Ou Yang's eyes lit up: "Let's go, let's go too!"

After saying that, he jumped out of the car excitedly and joined the parade.

Since entering Baifeng Town, immune personnel from all over Xiongzhou have been arriving continuously. In just a few days, the originally empty open space has been filled with vehicles, and the total number of people is at least 800, if not 1,000.

We thought we would be able to leave Baifeng Town soon, completely escape the epidemic area and return to normal society, but the garrison didn't move at all.

This is because Lao Mi, who was stranded in Baifeng Town, couldn't help it and took the initiative to organize a protest... Well, protest rallies can be regarded as Lao Mi's blood talent.

The crowd soon arrived at the town government office. An old man named Lao Mi was leading the shouting at the front, and many old men responded in unison. Ou Yang and others were at the end of the team, pretending to join in the fun.

The momentum is quite huge.

Although the American soldiers in the town have not yet reached the point of being on the verge of a fight, they are still facing a formidable enemy.

Not long after, Jedi appeared amidst the roar of the crowd. He waved his hand to the crowd until everyone quieted down, then he said loudly: "Ladies and gentlemen, if you have any requests, you can tell me!"

"Why don't you let us pass!" an angry voice shouted.

"Yes, why!" many people shouted.

Jedi continued to signal for everyone to be quiet: "Everyone, I understand your feelings very well, but I can't let you leave just yet..."

The crowd roared again, and Jedi couldn't stop it no matter how hard he tried. Only after firing a gun into the air did he regain control of the situation: "Ladies and gentlemen, please listen to me patiently!"

He paused, "My feelings are the same as everyone else's, but according to research from authoritative institutions, the exact length of the incubation period remains uncertain. The use of suppressive medications could even prolong the course of the disease. Simply put, the vast majority of you are immune, but there's a chance a few may be carriers of the fungus. Therefore, everyone shouldn't leave just yet!"

The crowd erupted in chaos, with many old Mi talking at once, saying all sorts of things. But this time, everyone quickly quieted down: "Then how long do we have to wait?"

"I don't know." Jedi said honestly, "It could be a few weeks, or it could be a few months!"

The crowd exploded on the spot.

Ou Yang's heart moved. He and Zhu Yiming must be among the first few people to come into contact with fungi. Should he ask proactively?
But before he could make a decision, someone named Lao Mi stood up and said, "I'm from Brown Bear City. My first contact with an infected person was in early July. It's been over two months. Doesn't that prove I'm immune to the fungus?"

The crowd gradually quieted down, all wanting to hear the answer.

Jedi said helplessly, "I'm sorry, I'm just a soldier, not a researcher at the institute. I don't have the ability to judge whether someone is infected. The order given to me by the higher-ups is to set up a containment point here. When we can let everyone leave, we have to wait for orders from above."

The crowd was in chaos again, and soon someone asked again, "It's not okay to keep us here, but food and drinks all cost money, and we have no money left."

"This problem is easy to solve," said Jedi. "We need manpower to deliver supplies to the affected areas, and we also need people to load and unload supplies. Even the town kitchens need people to peel potatoes. As long as you are willing, everyone will have a job, and I guarantee that everyone will be well paid!"

"It's even better if you have money. We have prepared various entertainment programs here, including movies, TV, various ball games, and a gym. You can wait here slowly."

"Where's the place to stay? I've been living in the car for days!"

"There are still some empty houses in town, and we've prepared some simple houses. If you need them, you can come to the town office to rent or buy them..."

It can be seen that Jedi was well prepared and could answer immediately no matter what Lao Mi asked.

After a while, the old Mi at the gathering got the answer they wanted and dispersed in twos and threes.

On the surface, they all accepted Jedi's explanation, but only they themselves knew what they were thinking in their hearts.

Later that day, Jedi fulfilled his promise and began recruiting employees from all those who were immune.

The first is the truck driver, the second is the on-board security guard, and the third is the porter at the station.

All kinds of supplies consumed in the town are transported from outside by train. The train station is under the jurisdiction of the military and no civilians are allowed to approach. The transportation of supplies is also the responsibility of American soldiers.

But everything outside the cargo yard is left to ordinary people, and the military will not interfere if it can.

A large number of trucks enter the epidemic area every day.

In the following days, immune people from all over the Bear State continued to gather in Baifeng Town.

Many people left the parking lot and moved into the town.

But there were more Lao Mis entering the town. Ou Yang originally just found a place to park, but as more Lao Mis gathered, the camp gradually divided into several areas.

One is the gathering area for white people, and the other is the gathering area for black people. The two sides are clearly divided, as if there is an invisible wall separating the black and white skin.

Finally, there is the area where Orientals gather, including Ou Yang and others.

No one asked them to do this, and it is possible to try to fit in with people of other skin colors, but although white people may not say anything on the surface, the overt and covert exclusion is always present; black people are not so cunning and express themselves more directly.

Even if Orientals gather together alone, they will inevitably be targeted.

Moreover, Orientals are not a monolithic group.

People from East Asia, South Asia, Indians, and people living a simple life... I feel like if they all get together, they can even convene the United Nations General Assembly.

Ou Yang, with the attitude of "I don't offend anyone", never takes the initiative to cause trouble; but also with the principle of "if others don't offend me", he will fight back on the spot if anyone dares to get angry.

A few days later, late at night.

There are stars twinkling in the dark sky, insects chirping in the dense forest, and occasionally you can hear the roar of some unknown animal.

In the early hours of the morning, several dark shadows quietly gathered together, then left the camping area, walked west along the railway tracks, and soon disappeared into the darkness.

A few minutes later, Ou Yang was sleeping soundly when he was suddenly awakened by the sound of an explosion in the distance. No lights were on in or outside the town, and everyone was trying to figure out what had happened.

Being in the epidemic area, we have all experienced similar situations to some extent. Everyone’s first reaction is that something has happened and they are worried about being attacked by infected people.

A few minutes later, a message came from the town office, asking everyone to go to the town office immediately.

It was a polite way of saying it, but it was essentially an order. The lights in front of the town hall were brightly lit, and when the trio arrived, they happened to see American soldiers escorting back several bloodied men.

Jedi was in a bad mood when he woke up, and he announced the crimes of those people to everyone - these people were very smart and planned to sneak into the station and hop on the train to leave Baifeng Town.

The plan was good, but how could the military leave such an obvious flaw?
Before reaching the station, someone stepped on a landmine laid by the US military. The US soldiers on patrol immediately arrested these smart guys.

"I don't want to waste everyone's time, but I must emphasize the seriousness of leaving without permission!" Jedi said very seriously. "Since the epidemic area is still in a state of emergency, I declare that Sam, Edward, Joachim, Cruz, and Victor are guilty of endangering public safety and are sentenced to death, to be executed immediately!"

"No, no—" the five men protested immediately, "You have no right—"

"No, I have!" Jedi remained unmoved. "The military has received authorization from the Ministry of Justice. Take him away!"

He waved his hand violently, and the American soldiers immediately took those people away.

After a while, several gunshots were heard in the darkness in the distance.

Everyone was dead silent.

There were many immune people who wanted to leave the railway, even Ou Yang had a similar idea, but no one put it into action.

Now I have completely killed this idea.

Jedi was in a bad mood and waved his hands irritably: "Okay, it's getting late, everyone should go back and rest early."

In the crowd, several cold eyes were staring at Jedi's figure, but they concealed it very well and were not discovered by anyone.

The crowd dispersed and peace returned to the town, but was it really peaceful?

The next day, Ou Yang was surprised to see a group of Americans setting up a podium outside the town, and he couldn't help but feel a little strange.

Zhu Yiming and Jiang Yuwei also couldn't figure out what Lao Mi was trying to do.

It was not until the afternoon that a helicopter suddenly appeared over Baifeng Town and landed in an open space outside the town, immediately attracting a lot of attention.

This is the first time Ou Yang has seen a helicopter since the outbreak of the epidemic.

"The no-fly order has been lifted?" Zhu Yiming asked in surprise.

"Impossible!" Ou Yang rejected it subconsciously. "Maybe there's something special about the plane itself, or maybe it can fly inside Bear State."

"No flights at the border, but no ban inside?" Zhu Yiming blinked, feeling something was wrong.

Outside the car, many Americans rushed to the open space to watch the excitement, but were stopped by the American soldiers guarding there.

Ou Yang quickly climbed to the roof of the car, and looking over the crowd, he saw several bodyguards in black suits and black sunglasses escorting an old man off the plane, who soon met up with Jedi who was waiting nearby.

Jedi saluted, and then the two shook hands and went into the town together.

Ou Yang got out of the car and told his discovery: "The person who came must be of some status."

Many Lao Mi saw this scene, and a lot of news came in, and everyone was guessing who the person was.

Soon after, the answer was revealed: the new governor was about to give a speech!

Ou Yang suddenly realized, oh well, the person who came was actually the governor of Xiongzhou!
Soon, everyone gathered around the podium. After everything was ready, the triumphant Governor Nash walked towards the podium.

He smiled and looked around. "Ladies and gentlemen, it's a pleasure to meet you. I want to say that everyone who has overcome all difficulties and arrived in White Maple Town is a hero. You have created an amazing miracle, letting us know that the plague is not invincible... The situation is improving, and we will definitely achieve ultimate victory..."

The new governor's speech was passionate and inspiring, with warm applause from the audience from time to time.

Ou Yang couldn't help but sigh, no wonder Lao Mi likes to give speeches so much. Although there are many exaggerations, but overall it is very pragmatic, full of solid stuff, not much empty nonsense. It is completely different from some people who make people drowsy in meetings.

Ou Yang didn't feel anything special, but Lao Mi really liked it.

No one knew where Zhu Yiming had gone. He was not with Ou Yang. He came back stealthily after a while.

While clapping, Ou Yang asked in a low voice: "Where have you been?"

Zhu Yiming chuckled: "I heard some news, do you want to hear it?"

Ou Yang glanced at him and said, "Don't keep me in suspense. Just say what you want to say!"

This guy is very talkative and outgoing, with full social skills, making him very suitable for gathering information.

Zhu Yiming whispered, "I heard that this Nash was actually the old governor's secretary. Originally, he had no chance of becoming governor, but he is the only state-level official in Bear State who is immune."

“A secretary is a state official?”

"That's what the man said, but I don't know if it's true or not." Zhu Yiming immediately pushed the responsibility away.

Ou Yang looked at Jiang Yuwei again, who shook her head: "I don't understand the American official system either."

"Forget it, it has nothing to do with us..."

On the stage, Governor Nash finished his speech smoothly and waved to Mr. Trump in the audience with a smile. Just as he was about to step down from the podium, his shoulder shook and he fell to the ground.

It was not until then that everyone heard a gunshot in the distance.

The scene was instantly in chaos.

Jedi immediately ordered the soldiers to maintain the situation. First, they blocked the venue and no one was allowed to leave. Then they escorted the governor out, and finally sent personnel to search for the enemy and counterattack.

The American soldiers quickly took action. Ou Yang saw the governor stand up surrounded by bodyguards and soldiers, and he did not forget to raise his fist to signal to everyone that he was fine.

At that moment, a group of soldiers jumped onto the military vehicle.

Before the car drove out, an old man in front of Ou Yang was shot in the head. His head suddenly exploded like a watermelon, and blood and brain matter splattered everywhere.

The old Mi around screamed in fear, and the crowd suddenly became chaotic and fled in all directions.

The gunman continued to fire, and one after another, Lao Mi fell to the ground, continuing to create chaos.

The military vehicle was blocked by the running old Mi and could not move out at all.

Several drones took off quickly and soon arrived at the gunman's hiding place. Fierce gunfire was heard in the woods, and the chaotic crowd gradually quieted down with the efforts of the soldiers.

Ou Yang couldn't figure out who wanted to assassinate Nash. He discussed it with Zhu and Jiang, but they couldn't come to a conclusion.

It was not until half an hour later that everyone was allowed to leave.

The governor was reportedly wearing a bulletproof vest and therefore escaped unscathed.

All entertainment activities in the town were cancelled that day, and the resumption time was yet to be determined. The atmosphere was unusually heavy both inside and outside the town.

Later, the town government established a new recruitment point, preparing to build a special team directly under the command of the governor with immune people as the main body. It planned to use this force as a basis to return to the epidemic area and establish safe zones in various cities.

Upon hearing this news, Ou Yang had only one thought: Are they planning to close Baifeng Town?

(End of this chapter)