Amelia felt sorry for Eric. The Williams doted greatly on Sylvia from the moment she was born. After Sylvia married Eric, some of that affection naturally spilled over to him.-At the stadium, Eric and Winston, along with others, continued tending to the patients until lunchtime. The number of infected people in Salt City was increasing, shortening the rest time for Winston and the others.Just as they were preparing to have lunch, Sylvia arrived with a meal for Eric."Why did you bring me lunch again?" Eric asked.Sylvia smiled faintly and replied, "Mom asked me to bring it. She said although the food here is nutritious, the communal meals aren't enough. Hurry and eat! It's all your favorite dishes!"Eric could understand Sylvia's sentiment deeply. It wasn't that communal meals were inadequate, but he was accustomed to meals cooked with animal fat as someone who hailed from the countryside.The dishes here were prepared with vegetable oil, which had a completely different comp
Exquisite women often effortlessly captured the attention of men. During the meal, Lewis, a recent returnee from overseas, fixated his gaze on Sylvia.Sensing his stare, Sylvia and Eric exchanged seats, positioning their backs toward him, which left him feeling somewhat disgruntled.In reality, individuals of his stature within the hospital hierarchy were esteemed elites in Salt City. However, such individuals often harbored a notable flaw: their desires typically surpassed those of ordinary folks due to their heightened capabilities and ambitions.After lunch, Sylvia accompanied Eric for a leisurely stroll around the sports stadium. Before departing, she led Eric to the parking lot.Upon seeing the new car, Eric raised an eyebrow. "Did you get another new car?" The Williams were known for frequently changing their vehicles. For them, acquiring a new car was as routine as changing clothes. Over the years, numerous cars had accumulated in the Williams residence.Sylvia smiled and
Thinking about Sylvia and Eric's lunchtime laughter and conversation, Lewis couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy.Upon leaving the ward, Lewis approached a nearby nurse, asking, "Are you familiar with Hol. Johnson? Could you provide me with some insights?"Having previously inquired about Eric, Lewis was aware of his status as a respected holistic physician overseeing treatment within the stadium.This revelation surprised him. Given his understanding of holistic medicine, Lewis doubted someone of Eric's age could command the respect of seasoned holistic physicians. Also, considering the scars littering his face, it seemed impossible that he would attract the attention of affluent and attractive women like Sylvia."Hol. Johnson?" The nurse responded, her tone brimming with admiration. "He's a legend in Salt City's medical community! His expertise speaks volumes. Whether it's handling complex or rare diseases, if Hol. Johnson can't cure it, it's unlikely anyone else can."Hi
The way the Combat Department described the situation was more accurate. However, in general, it meant that those patients were in a vegetative state.Orion had once told Eric that even though they were holistic physicians, they were human and might encounter diseases they could not cure.Certain situations required them to carefully weigh multiple factors. For instance, some patients fell so seriously ill that they might end up in a vegetative state after treatment. Such patients could bring a lifetime of hardship to a family. In such cases, there was no need for treatment.Although they might face moral condemnation, avoiding treatment prevented permanent sadness for the patient's family. Orion believed that family sorrow was temporary, which was preferable to a lifetime of grief and anticipation.Such perspectives could not be easily labeled as right or wrong. Right and wrong always had two sides, and nothing could be stated in absolute terms. In modern medicine, due to the prin
After finishing their meal, Amelia took charge of organizing the evening's entertainment."The magnificence of wealthy families is truly staggering!" exclaimed Elly. "They're serving multiple red king crabs. It's not just about cooking crabs. It's like they're grilling money!"Despite Andy's significant earnings over the past two years, she always found the Williams' lifestyle excessively extravagant. She would only indulge in red king crabs when Andy expressed a craving for them, given their hefty price tag of several hundred dollars each.Since marrying Andy, they had only indulged in this luxury once. Yet tonight, the Williams not only had several prepared but also an array of seafood and exotic ingredients that left her bewildered.Andy smiled and remarked, "What we perceive as luxurious living is merely another's daily routine. It's rather disheartening."Over the last two years, he had gained insight into the lifestyle of wealthy families. His salary from the Innova Group fe
After completing her preparations, Amelia called everyone over."Eric, this must be quite expensive, huh?" Melinda asked, feeling as though each bite cost a small fortune.They were accustomed to a modest lifestyle despite their newfound wealth and financial security, so they refrained from indulging in luxury.Melinda was adept at creatively repurposing leftovers into new meals, firmly believing that reheated dishes were still perfectly edible. Given its perceived expense, seafood was a rare treat, with locally farmed shrimp being considered a luxury option.Thus, the sight of king crabs on the table only confirmed Melinda's suspicions regarding their cost.Eric affirmed, "Yes, it is indeed quite pricey. With many flights grounded, seafood prices have soared. Each crab sets us back over 1,000 dollars."Learning this, Melinda hesitated to take another bite. After all, 1,000 dollars could sustain her and Blake in Nutikiville for several months, even without being frugal.Many eld
The development of a cure was far from an overnight process. It could span anywhere from two to three years for a short period, extend to five to six years, and, in some cases, stretch out to two to three decades. Despite this, only a month had passed since the virus outbreak in Dortmund City.Following the outbreak, the Combat Department established a laboratory in Dortmund City. Yet, despite their efforts, they had not yet produced a cure. Instead, they had merely provided a list of currently effective drugs available in the market to fight the virus.However, the Oberdeens claimed to have developed a cure in just one month?Eric found this claim hard to believe, and even experts in the field would undoubtedly declare it impossible. Given the current circumstances, any pharmaceutical company capable of creating such a cure would unquestionably garner attention and praise from the public.Still, Eric sensed something suspicious about the matter."Really?" Sylvia chimed in. "The d
After all, many lives had been lost due to the virus.Sylvia nodded in agreement, recognizing the gravity of the situation.Following breakfast, Eric headed to the stadium, donning a fresh set of clothes to begin his day's work.-Sylvia dutifully delivered lunch to him at the appropriate time.Lewis couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy, though Sylvia paid him no mind."Dr. Gundry!" A nurse rushed over urgently. "There's an issue with patient No. 87. You need to come check!"Lewis abruptly abandoned his meal and hurried off.Turning to Eric, Sylvia asked, "Have there been severe cases reported in Salt City as well?"Eric confirmed with a solemn nod. "Yes, severe cases began surfacing the day before yesterday. Unfortunately, we arrived too late, and the preventive measures were insufficient."Despite Salt City's swift intervention, severe cases persisted, heightening Sylvia's concern and leaving Eric feeling helpless.The initial stages of the infection were manageable,