The engagement is over, but the black-bellied president won't let go

Xiao Yiyang nodded, "Brother, when the virus mutates, does it make your work more difficult?"

Xiao Yichen sighed, "That was simply adding insult to injury. The virus mutated faster than we could have imagined, and our previous efforts seemed to have returned to square one. However, we had no time to complain. We could only race against time to re-study the variants and optimize the vaccine. During that time, everyone in the lab seemed to be racing against time."

Xiao Yiyang clenched his fists, "Brother, I am so proud of you. Your persistence and hard work have finally paid off."

Xiao Yichen smiled and said, "This is not just my achievement, it's the efforts of the entire team. And also those who have given us support and help. Without them, we wouldn't be here today."

Xiao Yiyang said: "Brother, once the vaccine is approved for marketing and widely vaccinated, this epidemic can be effectively controlled and people's lives can gradually return to normal."

Xiao Yichen said hopefully: "Yes, we are all looking forward to that day coming soon. However, even if the vaccine is on the market, we cannot take it lightly. We need to continue to follow up and observe to ensure its long-term safety and effectiveness."

"Brother, sister-in-law...how is the situation over there?" Xiao Yiyang asked.

On the other end of the phone, Xiao Yichen was silent for a moment, and then said slowly: "We haven't been in touch for a long time. As you know, when we came to Wudu, we were assigned to different hospitals. Later, I joined the expert team to develop a vaccine. I was so busy all day that I had no time to take care of other things." There was a hint of helplessness and guilt in Xiao Yichen's voice.

Xiao Yiyang sighed softly on the other end of the phone, "Brother, I understand how busy you are at work, but it's not easy for sister-in-law to be alone over there."

Xiao Yichen took a deep breath and said, "Yes, I know."

Xiao Yiyang said: "Brother, you two are still husband and wife after all. Husband and wife should never lose contact no matter how busy they are."

Xiao Yichen was silent for a moment, then said, "I know. In fact, I have always been concerned about her. But every time I pick up the phone, I don't know where to start. And it's too late, and I don't want to disturb her rest."

"Brother, you can't always think like this. Sister-in-law must also want to hear your voice, even if it's just a simple greeting." Xiao Yiyang persuaded.

Xiao Yichen responded softly, "Yeah."

"When you have time, give your sister-in-law a call and have a good chat." Xiao Yiyang continued.

"I know. Is everything okay at home?" Xiao Yichen asked.

Xiao Yiyang's voice suddenly became cheerful, "Everything is fine. Dad is still working so hard and often doesn't come back from the bureau. Qin Lan is worried about his health and makes soup for him every day. Fei'er and I have reconciled."

Xiao Yichen smiled, "That's good. Dad has always been a workaholic, so let Mom take more care of you. I'll be relieved if you and Fei'er get back together. Be nice to Fei'er and live a good life in the future."

Xiao Yiyang responded, "Brother, don't worry. After going through so much, Fei'er and I have learned to cherish each other. By the way, brother, you must take good care of yourself over there and don't get too tired."

Xiao Yichen said: "I will. The expert team here is very united. Everyone is working towards the same goal. Although it is hard, it is also very fulfilling."

Xiao Yiyang said with emotion: "Brother, what you have done is so great. The people of the whole country are looking forward to the early development of the vaccine. The burden on your shoulders is not light."

Xiao Yichen said firmly: "This is our responsibility. We must persevere no matter how difficult it is. And now we see hope. As long as we work harder, I believe we will succeed soon."

Xiao Yiyang said: "That's great! Brother, I really hope you can come back soon."

Xiao Yichen responded: "Okay, I may go back to Mocheng after a while. I will discuss with your sister-in-law to see if her mission is completed. If it is completed, we will come back together. We will try to come back to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival."

Xiao Yiyang said excitedly: "Okay, then our family will be reunited."

Xiao Yichen said with longing: "Yes, I am looking forward to this day too. It has been a long time since our family got together."

Xiao Yiyang said: "You should take care of your health and don't exhaust yourself."

Xiao Yichen said: "I will pay attention to it, and so should you. Spend more time with your family after work."

"Yes, I will. Brother, you go ahead and do your work. Remember to call sister-in-law." Xiao Yiyang reminded.

"Okay, goodbye." Xiao Yichen hung up the phone and secretly decided in his heart to call Song Xiaoxue later.

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yiyang couldn't calm down for a long time. He knew that his elder brother and his team had paid too much to develop the vaccine. And he himself will continue to work hard in his position and contribute his own strength to welcome a better future after the epidemic. After all, the efforts over a period of time have not been in vain, and the dawn of hope is just ahead.

Xiao Yichen held his phone, thinking that he should call Song Xiaoxue. Although they were not husband and wife in the past few years of marriage, they were still considered relatives. He and Song Xiaoxue were both the first batch of doctors selected to Wudu, and they were also the leaders in their respective fields. The burden on her shoulders was not much lighter than his, and she was also facing danger.

If they weren't husband and wife, they would probably be good friends.

As the director of the gynecology department, Song Xiaoxue was assigned to Songjiang Hospital in Wudu, where the environment was even more severe than she had imagined. Songjiang Hospital is a large comprehensive hospital in Wudu, but due to the impact of the epidemic, the hospital's resources are extremely tight.

The obstetrics and gynecology ward where Song Xiaoxue works is overcrowded. The expressions of the mothers are full of anxiety and uneasiness. They not only have to face the pain and fear of childbirth, but also worry about the unknown risks brought by the epidemic. Song Xiaoxue comes to the ward early every day, wearing heavy protective clothing, goggles and a mask. In just a few hours, her clothes are soaked with sweat.

Once, a pregnant woman was rushed to the hospital. She had already shown signs of premature birth and was also suffering from fever. This made the entire medical team very nervous. Song Xiaoxue quickly organized a consultation, arranged various examinations, and comforted the pregnant woman. After an intense diagnosis, the possibility of the pregnant woman being infected with the new coronavirus was initially ruled out, but everyone did not dare to relax their vigilance.

During the preparation for the operation, the shortage of protective materials became a huge problem. The number of masks and protective clothing was limited, and every medical staff member understood that this meant they faced a higher risk of infection. But Song Xiaoxue did not back down at all. She personally took the lead in performing the operation on the parturient.

The atmosphere in the operating room was solemn and tense. Song Xiaoxue's eyes were focused and determined, and every move was made carefully, fearing that there would be a slight mistake. After several hours of hard work, the baby's clear cry was finally heard, and the mother was out of danger. At that moment, Song Xiaoxue's tired face showed a relieved smile.

However, the danger did not go away. Another pregnant woman with gestational diabetes was sent in, and her condition became more complicated because of the epidemic. Song Xiaoxue not only had to pay attention to the changes in the pregnant woman's blood sugar, but also had to monitor her lungs at all times to prevent infection with the new coronavirus. Every day, Song Xiaoxue spent a lot of time and energy communicating and coordinating with doctors from other departments to develop the most complete treatment plan for the pregnant woman.

During the epidemic, the hospital was seriously understaffed. Song Xiaoxue often had to work for more than ten hours in a row, without even time to eat or drink. One day, after working for a day and a night, she felt dizzy as soon as she walked out of the ward and almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, the nurse next to her supported her in time and let her rest in the lounge for a while. But just half an hour later, she returned to work.

In addition to physical fatigue, Song Xiaoxue also has to bear tremendous psychological pressure. Some mothers are very depressed because their families cannot accompany them due to the epidemic. Song Xiaoxue not only provides them with medical assistance, but also acts as a psychological counselor to comfort and encourage them. With her warm words and firm eyes, she brings courage and hope to the mothers.

Once, a woman who had just given birth showed symptoms of depression, refused to cooperate with treatment, and even had thoughts of committing suicide. When Song Xiaoxue learned about this, she immediately came to the woman's bedside, held her hand, and listened to her complaints patiently. With her own personal experience and sincere words, Song Xiaoxue helped the woman regain her confidence in life.

Xiao Yichen took out his cell phone and started calling Song Xiaoxue.

"Hello?" Song Xiaoxue's voice was very weak.

"Xiaoxue, what's wrong with your voice?" Xiao Yichen frowned and looked at his phone. The number was correct.

"Oh, it's Yi Chen, I... I'm fine. What's the matter with you looking for me?" The voice was so weak that it was almost inaudible.

Xiao Yichen's heart skipped a beat, and a bad feeling came over him. "I have good news for you. The vaccine has been successfully developed and is going through the approval process, ready for market launch."

"Oh, that's great..." There was no trace of happiness in Song Xiaoxue's voice.

Xiao Yichen felt more and more that something was wrong. "Where are you? Are you sick?"

Suddenly, someone snatched the other person's phone away, and a girl's voice rushed to say, "Are you Director Song's husband? Please come to Songjiang Hospital quickly, Director Song is dying!"

Xiao Yichen's head buzzed, as if he had lost the ability to think in an instant. He couldn't believe what he heard, and froze in his tracks. But soon, he came to his senses, rushed out the door like crazy, and drove straight to Songjiang Hospital.

Along the way, Xiao Yichen's heart was in a mess, and countless terrible thoughts flashed through his mind. He could never imagine that Song Xiaoxue, who was fine the last time he talked to her, would suddenly become ill.