From arms dealer to king of war

Inside a luxury hotel in the heart of Kinshasa…

Joseph, the Afika regional director of the International Health Organization, wandered around the conference room like an ant on a hot pot...

This guy is a South African who received higher education in England and has a degree in clinical medicine.

It's just that this guy didn't become a doctor in the end. Instead, he joined the International Health Organization and spent 5 years becoming the head of the Afika region.

Sitting in the conference room with him were 4 expert consultants, 2 temporary consultants and staff from 12 international health organizations.

They have been trapped in the hotel for 9 days...

The incubation period of Marburg virus is generally 7 to 12 days. Although today is only the ninth day, Joseph can't wait any longer.

He wanted to hold a meeting with everyone to discuss how to get out of this damn place.

Since they were trapped, the hotel's food and water supplies were sufficient, but the lack of electricity caused them to completely lose contact with the outside world after the third day.

Joseph thought about the vowed tone of those people when he asked for help. Looking at his current situation, they began to regret their decision.

As a member of an international organization, he should not get involved in politics, let alone come to Congo for profit...

Looking at everyone who fell into silence, Joseph clapped his hands and said: "Gentlemen, now is not the time to be depressed. We can basically confirm that we are not infected with the Marburg virus, which means that Congo is illegally detaining us.

We should stand up bravely, negotiate with the other party, let them let us out, and let us perform our responsibilities. "

Joseph's words cheered up everyone in the conference room at the same time. The suffering of the past nine days had really made them uncomfortable.

Especially knowing that they may be infected with the Marburg virus makes some people with poor mental endurance almost collapse.

Fortunately, they have experts in infectious diseases here, and most of them also have medical backgrounds, so they were able to survive the extremely hot hotel due to the power outage.

Joseph proposed to take the initiative to negotiate with the Congolese, and many people began to get ready to take action.

Just when Joseph wanted to speak again and encourage everyone to go out and negotiate with the Congolese, the door of their conference room was knocked...

"Dang Dang Dang"

Qiao Jia, wearing a white shirt, pushed the door open and walked into the conference room with a document in his hand...

Seeing a group of people looking at him with complicated expressions, Qiao Jia wiped the sweat from his forehead with the handkerchief in his hand, then threw the documents in his hand on the conference table, turned to look at a Congolese major, and said: "Man , turn on the power, I need some cooling from the air conditioner, it’s too damn hot here..."

After speaking, Qiao Jia pushed away Joseph who was opening his mouth to speak, sat at the top of the conference room, pulled the collar of his shirt and fanned it a few times, and then said to Joseph: "Are you in a meeting? I won't disturb you, right?"

You guys continue! "

Joseph looked at Qiao Jia, a rare yellow man in Afika, and he frowned and said, "Are you a 'jackal'?"

Seeing Boss Qiao nodding his head naturally, Joseph suddenly said excitedly: "You have no right to detain us, there is no Marburg virus here at all, you are abusing force.

We are members of international health organizations and our responsibility is to combat public health events.

You have no idea why you confine us here! "

Qiao Jia glanced at the people who had become noisy because of Joseph's roar. After he coughed lightly, Dorian and Ayo, who were guarding the inside of the conference room, pulled the bolts of their guns at the same time...

After a "click", the conference room became quiet.

Qiao Jia looked around with a smile. Everyone who dared to be angry but dared not speak looked angry...

He smiled and spread his hands and said: "Gentlemen, I am saving your lives..."

After Qiao Jia finished speaking, an old black man with gray hair and a heavy expression said: "I didn't see that you were saving our lives.

Sir, by delaying us, you are actually delaying our work.

There's nothing we can do if we stay here...

Those infected by the Marburg virus need our help! "

Qiao Jia glanced at the old black man, then flipped through the documents, nodded and said: "Professor Gabriel, an expert in infectious diseases and a full-time consultant to the International Health Organization.

I believe what you just said is sincere, but can you explain to me...

Why was it that the Marburg virus was discovered half a month ago, but you came to Kinshasa twenty days ago?

As far as I know, the Afika headquarters of the International Health Organization is across the river in Brazzaville, the capital of Congo-Brazzaville.

You came to Kinshasa early, and even booked a yacht to Bangui, the capital of Central Africa, early. Oh, you call it a work boat. "

Qiao Jia looked at Professor Gabriel who was suddenly stunned. He smiled and said: "You are a respected expert and scholar. You have a wealth of knowledge. Please tell me, can the International Health Organization predict the time of the virus outbreak?" and location?

Of course, the Marburg virus didn't reach Bangui, but I encountered it on the road, and I had to put nearly two thousand people in place.

Tell me, how did you know that the virus would follow the ship to Bangui? "

Gabriel was stunned for a moment and said: "We received a report that a suspected case of Marburg virus was found near the Kinshasa pier..."

The old professor even realized that something was wrong. They didn't find any cases of Marburg virus when they came here, and they didn't even conduct detailed work in this area...

At this time, the old professor turned his attention to Joseph...

Joseph saw that most people were looking at him, and he said excitedly: "I have been communicating with people at Kinshasa Hospital. Many things are being done by local hospitals."

Gabriel realized something at this time. He did not ask Joseph but sighed and said: "As usual, we will only intervene when there are confirmed cases and signs of large-scale infection..."

Qiao Jia glanced at Joseph, who had an ugly face. He patted the conference table and gave Professor Gabriel a thumbs up. Then he rummaged through the documents and took out a photocopy of the email and handed it to Joseph. , smiled and said: "Sir, can you tell me why the International Health Organization's speech was ready before the Marburg virus appeared...

And it is clearly stated above that the virus broke out in Bangui, Central Africa, and the time happened to be today.

I checked the yacht you booked, it should have set sail a week ago, and it was estimated that it would arrive in Bangui yesterday..."

As he spoke, Qiao Jia looked at Joseph's dark face and turned a shade of white. He smiled and said: "Brother, do you think I am saving your lives by trapping you here?

If it weren't for what I did, would you be dead? "

Joseph's legs went weak, and he could barely hold on to the conference table so as not to sit on the ground...

Seeing Qiao Jia's half-smiling expression, Joseph said loudly: "This is my private email. Without the permission of the court, it is illegal for you to investigate my email.

I have never read this email at all, you are making false accusations..."

Qiao Jia waved his hand indifferently and said, "Then you can go out now and try to see if you can walk to the airport or the pier."

As Qiaojia looked at the other people present, he said with a serious expression: "This is an extremely serious poisoning incident. Most of you are Afika people. You are all Afika elites. It's your turn." When you show your professionalism...

Now the Marburg virus is raging in a small town called 'New Life', making hundreds of people sick.

I don’t dare to let them enter Central Africa or other cities. I can only invest there with my own money.

We have made a lot of preparations and invested huge amounts of money, but people are still dying there every day.

Gentlemen, your status is not honorable at all!

I don’t know how many of you are associates of Mr. Joseph, but I don’t care. Someone will take you to the pier soon and take the yacht you booked to the ‘Newborn’ town.

Only if you can stay alive to help eliminate the harm of the virus will you be qualified to defend yourself in the future. "

After speaking, Qiao Jia stood up and spread his hands, looking at a group of health organization members who were looking at each other, he smiled and said: "You are doing this yourself, don't let me doubt your professional quality."

Qiao Jia's words made everyone in the conference room sink. Entering an area where the Marburg virus was raging under harsh conditions was simply risking one's life.

Marburg virus is a highly infectious disease. Even if this virus is placed in areas with developed medical industries such as Europe and the United States, the mortality rate will hover around 10%.

With such a high fatality rate, in the eyes of ordinary people, even if the Virgin Mary came, she would have to put on protective clothing and diapers before entering.

Gabriel looked at the resistance in the eyes of a group of young people, he shook his head with a wry smile, looked at Qiao Jia, and said: "Sir, we don't know what Joseph did.

We are happy to provide help to the "New Life Town". I can go, but please let these young people stay. They will contact the headquarters of the International Health Organization, and doctors and medical supplies will be sent soon.

This is better for Xinsheng Town! ! "

Qiao Jia glanced at the other expert consultants who were bowing their heads in silence, as well as a few staff members with frightened expressions. He shook his head, picked up the information on the table and slammed it on the table, making everyone scared. The seat bounced...

"Are you afraid?

Are you professionals scared too?

Is it true that none of you noticed Joseph's arrangement that was full of loopholes?

The assessment team consists of seven people, one team leader and six experts. A majority vote is required to designate Bangui as a high-risk area, issue early warnings to surrounding areas, and restrict communication with the outside world.

Some of you may not understand politics, some may be deceived, but so what?

You made a mistake, and you need to pay the price for your mistake!

Letting you do the work that should be yours is the greatest patience I have for you. "

Qiao Jia's words made several young people start crying. One of them looked at him and yelled: "I won't go, you are asking me to die..."

After hearing this, Qiao Jia felt a surge of anger in his heart. He grabbed the ashtray on the table and smashed it into the guy's face. He rushed over, grabbed his collar and pushed him down on the conference table, roaring: "I Are you asking for your death?

My brother is there, my buddy is there, countless people are running to raise resources there, and hundreds of patients need help...

This is your fucking job!

When you realized there was a problem, why didn't you speak out?

Don’t you know the dangers of viruses?

You feel at ease watching those worthless civilians die, right? "

Qiao Jia's roar made the scene completely quiet...

Looking at the guy who was covering his face and crying in his hands, Qiao Jia smiled sarcastically and said: "You understand the dangers of the virus, then do your job well and set an example to tell people around you how to deal with it.

In the next period of time, in addition to helping, the most important thing is to think about how to face the doubts from the outside world. Only by finding the culprit can you possibly escape, otherwise you will be an accomplice of criminals against humanity!

I'm giving you a chance. If you don't want to go, raise your hands now and I'll let you stay with Joseph.

There will be a trial tomorrow, and those who don't go will follow him and stand in the dock..."