fictionpage Chapter 133 Contagious "Allergies"
Chapter 133 Contagious "Allergies"
The day after Qin Xue left, Renxin Pharmacy was still doing brisk business.
"Resurrected Stinky Tofu" and "Golden Heartbreaking Rice" have become two legends in the food scene of Changxiang City. Every day, countless people come from far and wide, almost breaking down the threshold of the late-night canteen.
Pierre was extremely busy, but he enjoyed it.
He found that cooking for ordinary people, full of life and warmth, was much more enjoyable than serving discerning gourmets in Michelin-starred restaurants.
Zhao Shihao's "Ferrari Fresh Delivery" business grew bigger and bigger. He even brought in a few rich second-generation friends who were also bored and formed a supercar delivery team. Every day, they staged "Fast and Furious" on the streets of Changxiang City, attracting the attention of countless passers-by.
Everything seems to be moving in a positive direction.
However, Wang Minyu still felt a sense of unease.
He knew that the "S" organization would not give up so easily.
Qin Xue's line of inquiry is a risky move, and it could be exposed at any time.
Before that, the other party will definitely use other means to probe or even attack.
That morning, there weren't many patients at the clinic.
Li Siyuan was engrossed in reading a copy of "Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber".
Under Su Qing's guidance, Zhao Na practiced using a scalpel to perform a "minimally invasive peeling surgery" on a grape.
"Achoo!"
Zhao Na suddenly sneezed loudly, and her hand trembled, causing the sharp tip of the knife to slice the crystal-clear grape in two.
"What's wrong? Did you catch a cold?" Li Siyuan looked up and asked with concern.
"I don't know." Zhao Na rubbed her itchy nose, somewhat puzzled. "It just suddenly felt really itchy, like little bugs were crawling on it."
As soon as she finished speaking, Li Siyuan sneezed as well.
"Achoo! That's weird, my nose is itchy too."
Immediately afterward, Pierre, who was preparing an "extra meal" for Guan Shan in the kitchen, also rushed out, covering his nose. His high nose bridge was red from rubbing it himself.
"Oh my god! My nose! It's so itchy!"
Even Su Qing, who was wiping surgical instruments in the corner, frowned slightly and stopped what she was doing.
The only ones who didn't react were Guan Shan, who was sharpening his butcher knife on a huge whetstone at the door, and Wang Minyu, who was reclining on a chair next to him.
"What's going on? Is it a mass allergy?" Li Siyuan sensed something was wrong. He looked out the window; the sun was shining brightly, and there wasn't much pollen drifting in.
"Achoo! It's so itchy... I need to wash my face." Zhao Na said, and ran to the bathroom.
Wang Minyu slowly opened his eyes.
His gaze swept over the crowd, finally settling on the mutated mint plant that served as the facade at the clinic entrance.
He activated the [Aura Observation Technique].
To the average person, the mint plant still appears lush and green, radiating a refreshing aroma.
But in Wang Minyu's view, the surface of each mint leaf was covered with a layer of gray powder, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, like dust.
A faint, metallic gray mist emanated from the powder, permeating the air throughout the clinic.
Li Siyuan, Zhao Na, Su Qing, and Pierre all inhaled this gray mist into their nasal cavities.
From the perspective of the "Qi Observation Technique," their nasal mucosa appears an abnormal, stimulated bright red.
A blood-red warning popped up on the system panel.
[Unknown biological spores detected!]
【Name: Targeted Genetic House Mite (Improved Version)】
[Source: "S" Organization]
[Characteristics: These dust mite spores are genetically edited to recognize and attach to the volatile organic compounds of specific plants (such as mutant mint). They are airborne and, when inhaled, preferentially attack humans adapted to the scent of that plant. The spores multiply rapidly in the nasal cavity, releasing a protein that triggers a strong allergic reaction, leading to symptoms such as intense itching, sneezing, and tearing.]
[Note: This attack is highly targeted and ineffective against individuals who have not been exposed to the mutated mint for an extended period (such as Guan Shan and Wang Minyu). This is a precise, silent biological weapon.]
What a ruthless means.
Wang Minyu's eyes instantly turned cold.
The other party was declaring war on him in a way that was almost humiliating.
They took advantage of Renxin Pharmacy's biggest feature—mutant plants—and turned them from an "antidote" into a "poison" carrier.
This is not only attacking his employees, but also shaking the foundation of his entire treatment system.
"Boss, what's wrong? Is there poison in the air?" Li Siyuan asked in a panic, sneezing between sneezes.
"It's not poison, it's a 'gift'." Wang Minyu stood up, walked to the pot of mint, picked up a leaf, and rubbed it between his fingertips.
The gray powder left a faint mark on his fingertips.
"Everyone, put on your N95 masks immediately!" Wang Minyu's voice wasn't loud, but it was full of unquestionable authority. "Guan Shan, close the shop. It's closed for today. Pierre, go to the kitchen and boil a big pot of water. Li Siyuan, Zhao Na, go to the backyard and bring me a big bucket of the newly fermented vinegar from Old Wu's jar. Su Qing, prepare saline solution and a nasal irrigator."
Although everyone was confused, they immediately sprang into action upon seeing Wang Minyu's unprecedentedly serious expression.
Soon, the shop doors were closed.
A large pot was set up, filled with boiling water.
A bucket of medicinal vinegar emitting a strong sour smell was also brought over.
"Boss, what are you doing? Are you using vinegar to disinfect?" Li Siyuan asked.
"Disinfect? That's too easy on them." Wang Minyu sneered, uprooted the contaminated mint plant, and threw the whole thing into boiling water.
"Since they sent us a 'gift,' wouldn't it be very impolite of us not to reciprocate?"
He looked at the mint leaves bubbling in the pot, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"They use biological weapons, so we'll use... biological and chemical weapons."
He instructed Su Qing to rinse everyone's nasal cavity with saline solution containing medicated vinegar, which temporarily relieved the itching symptoms.
Then, pointing to the pot of dark green mint water, he said, "This pot of water is our 'return gift.' Guan Shan, go find some of the biggest sprayers. Tonight, we're going to give some people a 'surprise.'"
Looking at Wang Minyu, Li Siyuan and Zhao Na suddenly felt that their boss's angry appearance was far more terrifying than the biological weapons of the "S" organization.