Phi-Fic Chapter 640
Chapter 640
The plant found on the island that coexists and counteracts with fog is called the hanging vine.
The reason why it was discovered so quickly was that when the navy was searching for plants on the island, they found that only where this plant grew had very low fog concentration around it. When they took the fog here for testing, they found that the activity of microorganisms in it was very low.
Dr. Wei then assigned a team to extract the plant, regenerate it into liquid, and inject it into the patient's blood. This is the fastest way.
The Medical Department extracted the juice of the succulent vine and tried it on several seriously ill patients who were on the verge of death. They found that it could effectively inhibit the activity of microorganisms in the mist, but it also had great side effects on the human body.
The toxicity of the hanging ivy is that it weakens the human immune system.
A small amount of the extract has little effect on the human body, but once an excessive amount is ingested, the immune system will completely collapse, and the consequences may be worse than the virus in the mist.
Zhou Shuwan frowned. Grandma's condition was not good and it could not be delayed any longer.
She took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and asked Dr. Wei, "So what should we do now? We've already used the extract. How effective is it?"
"We're giving the patient an IV. The sap of the vine can indeed eliminate the worms in the blood, but the speed is very slow." Doctor Wei's tone was a little tired. "Also, the patient's pain hasn't been alleviated much."
Those worms had been sucking the patients' blood, causing them to be extremely malnourished. They became pale and thin, almost just skin and bones.
Therefore, their bodies are extremely weak, but the medicinal properties of the life-saving vine are also extremely strong. When the two collide with each other, the patients are the ones who suffer.
The images of Zhong Tiyun and Grandma Pang immediately appeared in Zhou Shuwan's mind. Their complexions had indeed been getting worse recently, especially Grandma Pang, who had almost fainted several times.
She couldn't wait any longer.
As soon as the extract of the life-threatening vine came out, she exchanged it for expensive supplies and gave it to Zhong Tiyun, Grandma Pang and Mu Mu for use.
In just a month, the three of them had quickly become dejected. Especially Grandma Pang, who was extremely weak and had fallen into a coma several times.
The medical department rushed to rescue her, and after using the life-saving vine, Grandma Pang's complexion began to improve.
The Zhou family was very happy, thinking that this was a sign that Grandma Pang was getting better.
But after Dr. Wei came to see him, he hesitated to speak.
He didn't dare tell the truth directly. Instead, he called Zhou Shuwan outside the ward and said as tactfully as possible, "Wanwan, you have to prepare your family mentally. Your grandmother is too weak. Even if she has antibodies in her body, she can't withstand the erosion of the virus. The extract of the life-saving vine has indeed improved her complexion. She looks like she is recovering, but this is only temporary. Her life... has come to an end..."
Zhou Shuwan's throat tightened, as if something was blocking it, preventing her from speaking.
After a long while, she seemed to remember something and murmured, "Then...where are my mom and Mu Mu?"
"Neither of them has any antibodies, but the extract from the life-destroying vine has been quite effective on them. At least the worms haven't continued to reproduce," Dr. Wei said gently, keeping his gaze fixed on her. "However, their physical condition needs to be closely monitored. After all, the toxicity of the life-destroying vine cannot be ignored."
Zhou Shuwan nodded unconsciously, and she basically didn't hear what Doctor Wei said next.
"Doctor Zhou? Doctor Zhou? Wanwan, did you hear what I said?" Doctor Wei raised his voice.
Zhou Shuwan finally came to her senses: "Doctor Wei, I'm worried about grandma's condition... Is there really no hope?"
She asked quietly, a tremor in her voice.
Doctor Wei was silent for a moment, a look of helplessness in his eyes. "Her immune system has been completely overwhelmed by the virus. The extract of the life-destroying vine can only temporarily alleviate her symptoms, but it can't prevent her from dying. You... must be mentally prepared."
Zhou Shuwan's heart sank suddenly.
She turned her gaze out the window, looking at Xiangyang Island shrouded in fog, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.
We have been together for more than nine years. Is it really true that we can no longer keep grandma?
Doctor Wei had witnessed many deaths and deaths, and he understood her feelings. He sighed softly and patted her shoulder, "Let the old lady eat her favorite food and fulfill her wish... There's nothing else we can do."
He turned and left.
Zhou Shuwan stood there, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his inner turmoil.
By then, Grandma Pang's medical report had arrived. Zhou Shuwan carefully reviewed it and discovered that, as Dr. Wei had predicted, Grandma Pang had a small amount of antibodies, but her body was too weak, giving the virus more opportunities to infiltrate, sucking her blood and ultimately destroying her. So, while the vine extract was effective, it only improved Grandma Pang's complexion, not preventing her from dying.
After seeing that Grandma Pang's health had improved today, Qi Mingyu returned to the cruise ship to get some daily necessities.
She didn't even know how to tell Qi Mingyu the news.
When Qi Mingyu just returned from the cruise ship, there was a hint of relief on his face. Obviously, he didn't know that Grandma Pang's condition was irreversible.
Zhou Shuwan had been waiting for him, and felt a pang of sadness when he saw this.
She had also lost her parents in her previous life, and she knew the heart-wrenching pain of learning that a loved one had passed away but being unable to change it!
But she had to tell him the truth.
Even though she thought about it for a long time, she couldn't come up with a good way to relieve Qi Mingyu's pain while telling him the truth about his grandmother.
"Brother Xiaoyu..." she called softly, with a barely perceptible tremor in her voice.
Qi Mingyu raised his head and immediately realized something was wrong. His smile gradually froze: "Wanwan, what's wrong?"
Zhou Shuwan walked up to him, handed him the medical report, and whispered, "Take a look first."
Qi Mingyu took the report, glanced down, and his face turned pale instantly.
His hands trembled slightly, and his eyes scanned the report back and forth, as if looking for a glimmer of hope, but in the end, his eyes became dim.
He raised his head and looked at Zhou Shuwan, his voice hoarse: "Grandma's illness... is there really no hope?"
Zhou Shuwan nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. "The extract from the vine can only temporarily relieve her symptoms, but it can't completely cure her. We... need to be mentally prepared."
Qi Mingyu was silent for a moment, his hands clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force.
His gaze fell on the fog outside the window, and there was a hint of pain and struggle in his eyes.
He took a deep breath and said in a low and firm voice: "I understand."
He stood up, picked up the report, and walked straight outside.