Chapter 297: An Ordinary Scientist (11)
“You want me to help you?” Young-Joon asked Hishijima. “Did the plant explode or something?”
“No, not yet, but it’s very dangerous. We’ve gathered more opinions from local technicians, and they say the reactor should have been shut down a month ago,” Hishijima said. “Prime Minister Atabe is adamant, so I can’t stop this on my own. We need to prepare for any possible situation. Mr. Ryu, scientists from Celljenner are currently in Japan working on radiation removal technology. We’ve already contacted Doctor Song Ji-Hyun. But, perhaps…”
Hishijima grasped Young-Joon’s hand with a desperate look.
“Is there any chance that you might have a way to treat patients if there is a radiation leak or if someone gets exposed…?”
*
Rosaline was sitting alone in her hotel room. She was overcome with anxiety, depression and a slow-burning anger that was even more intense than when Young-Joon had traveled to Japan. This intensity was unfamiliar. Emotions had never been part of Rosaline’s nature—even now, she rarely got surprised or angry.
But then, when Young-Joon was arrested by the Tokyo police as he was packing his things to leave, she felt angry. It was the first time she truly understood what anger was.
—It’s okay, Rosaline! Calm down!
If it wasn’t for Young-Joon, she might have attacked the police. She felt very confused and enraged, but she listened to Young-Joon and stopped herself. But the sight of his wrists being handcuffed stuck in Rosaline’s mind.