1970s: Hot wife accompanies the army, cold-faced rough man is not easy to tease

Chapter 366 [Extra] What Year Is It Tonight? (2)

A local volunteer girl leaned over and whispered jokingly, "Lu, Mayor really likes you!"

Lu Youyou smiled and shook her head. She wasn't stupid; of course she could see that Mayor was interested in her.

He's handsome, comes from a wealthy family, has a warm personality, and has a similar educational background... He seems perfect in every way, but she just doesn't feel anything for him!
Her parents don't have any requirements about whether she should marry a Chinese man or a foreigner, nor do they need to consider social status or matching families. As long as she likes it, anything is fine with them.

In such a vast grassland where sparks could easily fly, and in such a relaxed and boundless environment, she couldn't even entertain any improper thoughts. Lu Youyou knew very well that there was absolutely no possibility between her and Mayor.

"Lu, come quick, you'll be performing today's surgery!" Professor Simpson waved to her from the front.

Lu Youyou immediately replied, "Okay, I'll be right there!"

She quickly put on her mask and gloves and got to work.

This African elephant not only suffered severe facial injuries, but also had shrapnel embedded in its hind legs. If the staff hadn't discovered it in time, it would have been another life lost to the poachers.

The strong stench of blood constantly assaulted everyone's senses; they were all racing against death.

Such severe injuries cannot be transported back to the base; surgery must be performed on-site, and the chances of survival are only fifty-fifty.

Since arriving in Africa, she seemed to have instantly shed her student identity and faced the cruelty of life in the most direct way.

Large beads of sweat slid down Lu Youyou's forehead, and just as they were about to drip into her eyes, a clean gauze gently wiped them away.

Lu Youyou thanked the volunteer girl, not noticing that Mayor had raised his hand halfway and then pulled it back.

The girl then realized that she seemed to be blocking the way of someone chasing a girl. Just as she was hesitating whether to give way, Lu Youyou said again, "Help me wipe my temples."

"Okay, okay." The little girl responded reflexively, her initial enthusiasm vanishing instantly.

In fact, Lu Youyou didn't notice any of this. It was just that she was sweating a lot and it was blocking her vision. The little girl wiped it for her at first, so she didn't bother the girl again.

While observing the students, Simpson noticed the hormones floating in the air, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. Youth is truly wonderful!
The one-hour surgery was successfully completed, and the transport vehicle sent by the rescue center is already in place. Whether the African elephant can survive depends on the next two weeks.

Lu Youyou leaned against the car and closed her eyes to rest. At that moment, a bottle of mineral water appeared beside her, and Mayor's voice rang out.

"Drink?"

"Thank you." Lu Youyou accepted the gift and nodded politely, but instead of continuing the conversation as Mayor had expected, she turned her gaze to the other side.

Several staff members were discussing how to load the unconscious elephant onto the vehicle.

Mayor sighed inwardly. Had he not made it obvious enough?
He originally just wanted to travel around the world after graduation, but he never expected to meet the person he fell in love with at first sight in Africa. He kept postponing his departure, but he is still stuck at the first step of pursuing her.

He once wondered if he was too ugly or too unkempt after coming here, but no matter whether he cut his hair or shaved, or how many girls had expressed their affection for him, Lu Youyou's gaze towards him never changed.

She was certainly friendly, but that was all.

Mayor shook his head, clearing his mind of the jumbled thoughts. Perhaps Eastern girls are just this reserved when it comes to feelings? Maybe if he persisted a little longer, she would see his sincerity.

Lu Youyou sometimes admires people like Mayor who are incredibly sociable. As long as he wants, he can keep talking about one topic after another without ever repeating himself.

Even if she responded half-heartedly, he remained composed and never acted rashly. He even proactively gave her space to be alone before she started talking about how her interest in sex had waned.

Looking at the brown-haired young man who went to help the tow truck, Lu Youyou wanted to sigh. What should she do and tell him, "Hey young man, don't bother trying, it's pointless?"
The thought of that scene left her unsure whether to cry or laugh.

At that moment, Professor Simpson came over and asked, "You're going back in a week. What are your plans?"

Lu Youyou was taken aback: "Aren't you supposed to go back to prepare for your graduation defense, or... Professor, do you have other plans?"

Professor Simpson laughed: "I mean, if you want to stay, that's fine too. You can defend your thesis online."

Seeing the professor's expression, Lu Youyou knew he had misunderstood, and quickly waved her hand, "Of course I want to go back with you!"

Professor Simpson chuckled. Looks like Mayor didn't succeed!

He patted his prized student on the shoulder: "Anyway, you still have a few days. You can decide for yourself whether to stay or leave. The procedures are very easy."

Lu Youyou had no intention of changing her plans at the last minute, not to escape her suitors, but because her Chinese stomach simply couldn't take it anymore.

Life without Chinese food is boring. She can endure it for two weeks, but enduring it for more than two months would be the death of her.

At least you can find Chinese restaurants while studying in the UK, or you can fly back to China to eat. But in this nature reserve where there are hardly any Asians, Chinese food only exists in her dreams.

Here, they eat porridge and beans for every meal, while the white people don't get to eat anything good. She dreams of hot pot and braised pork knuckle every night, and this morning she was woken up by being hit by a roast goose.

Forget it, stop thinking about it, it makes my mouth water.

Back at the base, the first priority was to make proper arrangements for the African elephant, with on-site doctors taking turns on duty until it was out of danger.

Lu Youyou quickly took a shower and received her lunch with a very sad feeling. Her mood improved a little when she saw that it was Asida paired with Combo.

Asida is nothing special; it's just a dough made from wheat flour and corn flour. Combo is made by stewing beef, onions, spinach, and tomatoes, and it's one of the few local specialties that Lu Youyou can get used to eating.

She skillfully opened her phone, watched food videos while eating, and imagined a Manchu Han Imperial Feast in front of her while stuffing colorful stews into her mouth.

Suddenly a pop-up window appeared on the screen: the Chinese Embassy in Sudan had issued an urgent message—

"Recently, the security situation in Sudan has remained tense, with armed conflict escalating further and security risks rising sharply. The Chinese Embassy in Sudan advises Chinese citizens in Sudan to leave Sudan as soon as possible by taking a commercial flight. In case of emergency, please contact the embassy for assistance."

A few minutes later, the phone rang from home. My parents had seen the news and were extremely worried.

"Youyou, how far is the nearest airport from where you are? Can you buy a plane ticket? You can go anywhere as long as you can leave. Dad is also looking into flight routes to see if a private plane can pick you up."

To be honest, Lu Youyou hadn't come to her senses yet. As a child who grew up under the red flag, war had always been quite distant from her.