Chapter 1114: Planning
The group took the elevator downstairs.
Along the way, Sophie walked at the front. "I can give you a general overview first. To begin with, almost all the patients who came in for examinations had chlamydia infections, and some were already in very serious condition. We prescribed each of them a week's worth of antibiotics. Those whose cases had developed into pelvic inflammatory disease needed intravenous injections, so I kept them here.
"A small number had multiple STDs at once, and all of them were drug-resistant strains—I'm guessing someone at the farm had been giving them antibiotics indiscriminately. Coupled with long-term malnutrition, all we can do now is treat them and see... I asked about their specific circumstances, but they refused to speak.
"There are four people who may be beyond saving. Some infections can be cured, but for others, the progression has already become irreversible. I also need to discuss what we do next with you...
"And the most critical issue."
Sophie fell silent for a moment. Hesta and Simoya looked at her at the same time.
"The basic tests and treatment we can provide will only last three days. If you need abortions or prenatal care afterward, all of that will cost money. And most STDs can be transmitted from mother to child. If you want to save these children—"
"Money isn't a problem, but has any one of them clearly said she wants to keep her child?"
"I just told you, they won't speak. In the end, they don't trust us. It's good that you're here—you can help us ask—"
"I don't speak their language." Only then did Hesta realize the problem. "And I didn't bring an interpreter..."
Sophie shrugged. "Anyway, go meet them. Let them see you. I get the feeling some of