The new crown pneumonia epidemic has spread worldwide. What happened to the overseas Chinese in various countries? China Overseas Chinese Network (ID: qiaowangzhongguo) has specially released a series of manuscripts of "Remaining Overseas", which tells the story of the "war epidemic" of the overseas Chinese. In this issue, Wang Shihan, an international student at the University of Birmingham, tells us his story of staying behind.

These days, the sky above Birmingham is always overcast, like the depressed mood of people in the epidemic.

As a Chinese student, I pay particular attention to the information about the school.

It is said that according to the new requirements, with the exception of a few front-line workers in key positions, children of medical staff and some disadvantaged groups, children can continue to attend school. All schools and kindergartens in England have suspended classes, and even May and June entrance examinations cancel.

In fact, as early as March 16, the University of Birmingham has announced that it will stop face-to-face classes and switch to online teaching. Therefore, these days I can only stay in the dormitory and make adjustments to the adjustments of overseas stays: eating, sleeping, and surfing the Internet. Of course, the most important thing right now is to go to the supermarket and buy daily supplies isolated at home.

A rare tranquility in the university (photo courtesy of the author)

For more than half a year of studying abroad, it has become customary to talk to parents through WeChat. With the outbreak, WeChat contact has become a psychological support for staying in the UK. I used to hold a call with my family once a day, but once a day is no longer enough, and I have to use voice and text alternately.

My mother has said several times: If you do n’t have WeChat, you ca n’t see anyone, you ca n’t get through, and you do n’t know the truth about staying in the UK.

I understand that when I go abroad for the first time, I still go abroad. My parents will definitely get angry about my current situation, but I ca n’t do it because of the long distance. I can only repeatedly chant through my mobile phone, such as wearing a mask, Wash your hands frequently, eat well, rest well, and strengthen your immunity.

When I heard that Birmingham was going to close the city, early in the morning, my mother called to urge me to go to the supermarket again quickly, and listed a large list of purchases. I also specifically told that we must be able to cope with the segregated life for more than two months .

With the first-time care, guidance, and urging of family members, even if people are overseas, they can still feel the peace of mind in their hearts.

People are almost invisible at the train station (photo by the author)

The epidemic in the UK is gradually increasing. Daily necessities in the store, such as paper towels, sanitizers, hand sanitizers, etc., as well as frozen foods and convenience foods that can be stored for a long time, such as dumplings, dumplings, instant noodles, canned food, etc. Demand exceeds supply.

In Birmingham's shops and supermarkets near the university, everyday goods shelves are often left empty for many days. This time, some of our Chinese students are scared. They can only remind each other, raise their vigilance, and prepare for life and psychological preparations for epidemic prevention.

Fortunately, the overseas Chinese organizations in the UK are very caring and send the most important masks to fight the epidemic. In addition, the parents of our Chinese students are attentive and the students are obedient. So I saw the opportunity early and acted fast, otherwise I really do n’t know how to stay in the future. how long.

For a period of time in the future, maybe two months, maybe more than half a year, we can only eat "stocks" at home, and then, like in the past, we went to Chinese restaurants every weekend to improve our lives and improve our lives.

Status of hypermarkets in the UK (Photo by the author)

I have seen from the Internet that the Director-General of WHO highly values ​​China's achievements in fighting the epidemic.

I am deeply proud of the achievements made by the motherland in fighting the epidemic, and have strengthened the confidence of the students who are united in the British to stay together and persist in fighting against the epidemic in a way we can.

I hope that the epidemic will end sooner, and fortunately, after a dull and lonely, eat a delicious Chinese food as soon as possible.

Author: Wang Shi Han