ChapterI Before the Storm

January 22 was the longest night I had since I came to China. At 6 o'clock, I was leaving the library. Then I saw library security officers with sanitizing tools and disinfectant coming to the fifth floor where I normally study.

I admit that I was shocked. Previously I had heard there was a virus spreading in some communities.However, in the past, we joked and teased each other with the news. But when someone heard the gossip that Wuhan may have a lockdown, for the first time I felt scared. As it meant it had become very serious.