What is happening to the overseas Chinese in all countries as the new pneumonia epidemic spreads all over the world? China Overseas Chinese Network (ID: qiaowangzhongguo) specially launched a series of "Overseas Stays" series of manuscripts, telling the story of the "war epidemic" left by overseas Chinese. In this issue, Song Shu of Italy shared his left-behind story.

On February 23, I received a notice of suspension from my daughter's school. From that day on, our family of three started a "healthy and happy house" that I don't know when to end.

I made sufficient preparations to buy protective materials. The house does not go out, a box of 50 pieces of medical surgical masks, plus a few bags of pollen-proof masks that my friend helped me buy in 2019, the mask is more than enough.

Data Map: Italy extended the blockade measures against the new crown epidemic implemented from March to April 13. The picture shows pedestrians walking through the empty streets of Rome. (Zhongxin)

I also bought 4 vials of disposable hand sanitizer for emergency needs. Disinfecting wipes and disinfecting sprays are a must at home. This time I prepared a full 3 months of dosage.

In addition, I also bought an ozone-free ultraviolet lamp on Amazon for home disinfection. My father's life-saving tricks for more than 20 years were finally inherited by me.

I am solely responsible for the living supplies of our family of three. In order to ensure the quality of life and avoid the risks of going out, I have planned to buy daily necessities and food on major internet platforms from February 21st.

Inside a local supermarket in Milan, Italy. (Video screenshot)

During this period, I was particularly moved by a female shopkeeper in a Chinese supermarket. The supermarket was recommended to me by a friend, and it was opened near Milan Central Station, nearly 20 kilometers away from home.

I contacted the owner on WeChat and asked her if she could arrange delivery for us living outside the city.

The owner readily agreed and drove the ordered food supplies in person at 11 o'clock in the evening. When I met, he told me to put the frozen food in the refrigerator as soon as possible. When I opened the package, it was neatly placed and the eggs and vegetables were very fresh.

Data map: Chinese supermarket. China News Service reporter Liu Guanguan

I also sent out two extra packs of small snacks, with a small note attached to it, saying: "Give it to your daughter!"

During this time, her daughter did not take the initiative to go out. You must know that she never stayed at home with a "little beast" for more than 24 hours!

Data picture: Italy's "closing city". The picture shows a two-year-old child looking out the window in the sun. (Zhongxin)

Although "Little God Beast" is at home, he still tries his best to maintain his social activities, often talking with her friends via voice and video. I do n’t forget to remind people: "There is a 'Virus Corps' outside, don't go out to play! Stay at home!"

I believe the children also understand that the short-term difference is for a better meeting next time.

Data map: A blockade fence in front of the Trevi Fountain in central Rome. (Zhongxin)

Recently, many domestic relatives and friends sent messages asking about the situation in Italy and whether the family of three planned to return to China. After I describe the current situation to them, I will always add another sentence: "As long as there is no earthquake, I will not go out." This sentence seems to be a joke, but it is also self-suggestion: the home is the safest, most effective and the most The economic strategy of anti-epidemic.

Song Shu