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S2-ep2 Separated due to Corona

⁇ ️23 January 2020️

The next day the three of them had breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast they take a taxi to go to his client's company. They met with the CEO and Managing Director of Lotus company.

"Good morning, thank you for visiting." CEO Lim said.

"Gong xi fa cai." Said Mr. Antonio, Mr. Aliang and Bastian along with the position of clenching hands forward.

They discussed a new product of antiseptic soap, as well as ordering other soaps and basic ingredients. Then they eat - eat at restaurants.

The three of them went straight to the hotel to take a shower and get their suitcases. They finally checked out of the hotel.

The clock shows at 12 p.m. The city of Wuhan was locked down at 10. They rushed to the airport to return to Indonesia.

"I'm sorry, your body temperature is both hot" the officer told Mr. Antonio and Mr. Aliang.

They underwent a rapid test, the results came out immediately 15 minutes later and then a swab test results came out within 3 seconds. Very fast results. (In Indonesia it takes 2 Weeks).

" I'm sorry Mr. Antonio and Mr. Aliang, you are positive for Covid-19. Please go straight to the hospital, the ambulance is in front of the pack. Let's get us escorted by the officer." Said the health worker in English.

"Why don't I get a virus." Bastian said in English.

" Everything depends on endurance, Mr. Aliang and Mr. Antonio are old. There may be high blood pressure and diabetes." Health workers dressed as astronauts are called Hazmat clothes.

Bastian followed them to the hospital.

" I'm sorry Mr. Bastian you can't see them, because we'll isolate them until they're cured." The health officer said.

"I guess how long does it take?" ask Bastian.

"Fast 2 weeks, if more than that thankfulness - gratitude if still alive" said the health worker.

Bastian felt shocked and sat in the lobby with a suitcase bag containing 3 sets of clothes belonging to Bastian and his papa. Bastian had intended to find lodging near the hospital, but had no strength to walk.

Bastian wants to inform his relatives and friends in Indonesia. Bastian made the phone group in WA namely Melly, Bu Amel, Garry, Robby, and Jeffry.

⁇ ️"I want to give you bad news, that Mr. Antonio and Mr. Aliang have tested positive for the Covid-19 virus." Bastian.

Ms. Amel was crying because her husband had the Covid-19 virus. Especially knowing his eldest son is stuck there. Melly who was in shock was also crying.

⁇ ️"Papa and Mr. Aliang praying to get well. I feel like in a Korean movie theater stuck in a city full of viruses, and the movie is stuck in a Zombie town." Bastian.

️ "Brother don't be weird - strange, did many arrive - suddenly fainted." Garry said.

The first days about the spread of the Corona virus are very scary. Bastian doesn't speak Mandarin. Bastian felt shock sitting in the hospital lobby pensively unable to do anything.

A college student wearing a mask sat next to Bastian was also making a video call. The student uses Indonesian.

"Father, mama. I did the test at the hospital. The result was negative. Actually my college has been a semester holiday from mid-January, many have gone home. I finished Thesis first just want to go home, but there is an announcement for students who have returned home to their country do not return to China Before there is a notification or expelled from campus. College will pass Online." Ronald says.

"Then you return to the boarding house, you should stock up on food, masks, antiseptics and soap. You don't go anywhere. Mother said.

"Yes, papa, mama. pray that everything goes well." The student was wearing a mask.

The Indonesian students closed their communication. Bastian ventured to talk.

"Sorry you from Indonesia, my name is Bastian." Bastian.

"I'm Ronald. I'm from Surabaya." Ronald says.

"Is there an empty room in your boarding house. My dad was hospitalized probably for 2 weeks. I can't visit my dad either. If you stay at a hotel it's more expensive." Bastian.

"Sorry I live in a college dorm, but there are some students renting together in the apartment, come with me." Said Ronald, who had mature skin and glasses.

"How much does it cost - about a month's rent? let me get some cash at the ATM." Bastian.

One-bedroom apartment rentals in urban areas of China such as Shanghai and Beijing average 3,520 yuan or about Rp6.3 million to Rp7.9 million a month.

Actually Bastian needs a friend who speaks Mandarin. Especially the same - the same comes from Indonesia. Bastian misses Melly and her son a lot, so feels lonely. Especially if staying at a hotel for 2 weeks is very expensive.

Bastian heads to an ATM with the VISA logo, Mastercard at the hospital. Bastian immediately withdraws the money to the maximum pull limit. Because once the attraction is subject to administrative costs Rp. 30,000.-

Bastian carries his trolley bag running after Ronald. The journey takes 500 meters to get to the boarding place. They finally arrived at the apartment.

"Please help translate yes, how do I talk about the apartment rental." Bastian.

They're headed to the office in that apartment. Ronald speaks Mandarin.

" They ask for your identity card to be photocopied.The rental price of 3000 Yuan is around Rp. 6,200,000,-. Please prepare the money." Said Ronald

Bastian gave his identity card and money to the administration. Bastian finally got the key and the room number on the 7th floor. They took the elevator together.

"This is your reward for helping me become a translator. Can I have the phone number, if I need anything, just call Ronald. What if I give you 100 Yuan/day." Bastian. ( 200 Yuan \= Rp. 416 thousand).

"Thank you sir, I'm happy to get extra income.no my phone is 139xxxxxx" Ronald said.

"How many Indonesian students study in China? ask Bastian.

"I think the total members of the Indonesian Student Association in China are almost 15,000, also from the island of Madura. We found a lot of halal food here. Nor are we caught up with communist politics as it is reported." Ronald says.

"There are many students as well." Bastian.

"Yes, much. Later Mr. Bastian buy food near here or buy rice cooker and cooking utensils to cook for himself." Ronald says.

"I'm trying to cook myself, I'm afraid to go out." Bastian.

"Do you still need my help with shopping?" Ronald says.

"Yes I still need his help." Bastian.

The door of the apartment elevator finally opened, They walked towards room 708. Bastian put down his trolley bag, and they went to the supermarket.

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