The Health Ministry's inspection of the film studio lasted most of the day.
There was also an observation period afterward.
The film studio was sealed off, and we injured people and the other tourists were sent to isolation wards, where we, too, entered an observation period.
I called my parents. They could only look at me through the glass, their faces full of worry.
My heart ached, and my throat tightened.
I'd wanted to protect them, but my impulsive, reckless actions had only made everything worse.
Mom tried to mouth something, and only remembered to call me after Dad reminded her.
"Mom, I'm fine. Don't worry. You and Dad don't need to worry about me. I only have a few minor injuries. My sister should be fine too..." I hurried to reassure her.
Mom sniffled. "Okay. As long as you're fine. Don't worry about us at home. We're both all right and can take care of ourselves. Get some rest in the hospital. I just asked the doctor, and your condition is pretty good. Your sister's fine too, just a little weak. You're both all right."
"Mm."
Men and women were in separate wards. To ask about my sister, I had to ask someone else or video call her.
My sister was in the same ward as Chen Xiaoqiu and Guo Yujie. Her two classmates had been placed in the ward next door, so she probably wouldn't feel too lost while she was in the hospital.
My sister was still a little frightened, but whenever we video-called, she tried hard to look full of energy.
Over the next two days, her mood gradually improved.
Chen Xiaoqiu and Guo Yujie had talked her through it, and they'd also joined forces to lie to her.
For the time being, they blamed the