The aloof military doctor arrives at the unit, and the tough guy can't sit still.

Xia Qiuran quickly arrived at the hospital entrance and found Lu Zhenghan already waiting there.

"Are there other patients inside?" Lu Zhenghan asked casually.

It wasn't because he was getting impatient from waiting so long, but because Xia Qiuran had only said she was going back to get something, and it had taken her almost half an hour to get it.

"No, the two hedgehogs are all prickly and have a contest inside to see whose quills are sharper," Xia Qiuran replied with a smile as she got into the car.

Seeing that Xia Qiuran was still in the mood to joke, Lu Zhenghan felt relieved.

I lightly pressed the accelerator and drove straight toward the state-run hotel.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Gao Yingting, along with several of the hospital's best doctors, had already surrounded Liu Yu.

Liu Yu wore a white shirt, her skin was as white as jade, and her short black hair was neat and tidy. As the youngest and most promising expert in Beijing and even the country, there were even people who specially brought notebooks to take notes during the conversation.

Seeing the two approach, Liu Yu looked at Lu Zhenghan.

"Commander Lu, Grandma Lu specifically told me to convey to you that you should get along well with Qiaoling."

"These are her exact words, although I don't really know who this Qiaoling is."

Liu Yu finished speaking with a smile, and as soon as she finished speaking, everyone in the room paused for a moment.

Almost everyone who knows Xia Qiuran and Lu Zhenghan knows about their relationship, so why is Qiaoling suddenly involved?

But in the end, no one dared to say anything about it.

"Dr. Liu, thank you for your help. Yuan Qiaoling is just the daughter of my father's colleague. She came to work here and asked me to take care of her. I will explain to my grandmother later."

Lu Zhenghan then offered an explanation, but did not say much more to Liu Yu.

He knew that his relationship with Xia Qiuran was fake, and if he made it public in front of Liu Yu, it would surely reach his grandmother's ears.

If his grandparents ask him to bring Xia Qiuran home or come directly to Shangchun City, it will inevitably cause a lot of trouble.

Liu Yu nodded, sitting upright in her chair, a smile playing on her lips, assuming that Lu Zhenghan was simply introverted.

"Commander Lu is still a conservative person. Grandma Lu has already said that she will start preparing for your wedding next year."

Silence fell over the table again. Gao Yingting took a sip of tea and quickly said, "Dr. Liu, you have achieved so much in medicine at such a young age, and you are also very handsome. I imagine your wife must be a leader in the field as well."

What exactly is the relationship between Lu Zhenghan and Qiaoling? He didn't know, but judging from Lu Zhenghan's attitude, it was probably another blind date arranged by her family.

Now that Lu Zhenghan has finally found someone so well-matched, as his close friend despite the age gap, we absolutely cannot let their relationship fall apart because of these few words today.

"Dean Gao is joking. I've been so busy with work these past few years that I don't even have a boyfriend yet," Liu Yu replied with a slight smile.

Seeing that neither Lu Zhenghan nor Gao Yingting wanted to discuss the matter further, Liu Yu wisely stopped bringing it up and turned to look at Xia Qiuran, who had been sitting to the side.

"Dr. Xia, you're so young, yet your medical skills are so good. May I ask where you studied?"

Xia Qiuran answered frankly, "My family is from the countryside. I didn't study medicine in a formal school. I only learned a little medicine from my maternal grandfather."

"Oh? According to the current regulations, you can come to work in the city."

Liu Yu was puzzled after hearing this. According to the rules, the division between urban and rural areas is very strict nowadays. Xia Qiuran, who has a rural household registration, would not be able to come to work in the city unless there is a special reason.

Xia Qiuran then explained, "I am a reserve soldier in Commander Lu's unit. I only had the opportunity to come to the hospital for my internship thanks to the commander's support."

"So that's how it is."

A hint of appreciation appeared in Liu Yu's eyes. Medical studies are tedious and boring, and few girls can stick with them, let alone someone as young and beautiful as Xia Qiuran.

It can be said that in Liu Yu's many years of professional career, he has never met a person like this before, and unconsciously he has developed a better impression of Xia Qiuran.

"Dr. Xia, you are really amazing. With your current level, you definitely surpass most regular medical students."

"Dr. Liu, you flatter me."

"By the way, Dr. Liu, I have another question I'd like to ask you," Xia Qiuran said, taking the opportunity to speak.

Liu Yu: "Go ahead."

"My older brother suffered a fall many years ago, which left him unable to walk on one leg. I would like to ask, if he were to have this kind of surgery in Beijing, what would be the approximate chances of him being able to walk on his own without crutches?"

Western medicine is not Xia Qiuran's area of ​​expertise, and for her brother's leg, the hospitals in Beijing are the best places she knows to have surgery.

Once she has saved enough money, she will definitely take her older brother to get his leg treated.

Liu Yu thought for a moment and quickly replied, "We need to examine the patient's condition to make a judgment. However, our country's medical science has made great progress in recent years. As long as the injury is not particularly serious, it can generally be cured."

Hearing that the experts from Beijing said so, Xia Qiuran was overjoyed, and a bright smile appeared on her face.

"thank you."

"You're welcome. I work at Beijing People's Hospital. You can come to me anytime if you need anything."

Liu Yu's lips curled up slightly, and his eyes seemed to soften a little. Then he took out a pen and paper from his briefcase and quickly wrote down a number, handing it to Xia Qiuran.

"This is our hospital's phone number."

Xia Qiuran took the number. At that moment, all he could think about was his older brother's future surgery. He carefully put the number in his pocket.

It's said that having connections in high places makes things easier, and the same applies to hospitals. Having someone you know can at least help you find out which doctor is best at performing the type of surgery your older brother had, allowing you to make thorough preparations and minimize the risks.

Lu Zhenghan, who had been sitting to one side, glanced indifferently at the note Liu Yu handed him. His jawline tightened, and a thin layer of frost seemed to permeate his dark pupils.

Today, we're drinking aged Shaoxing wine, specially brought by Gao Yingting. It has a mild taste and is much smoother than regular baijiu.

To thank Liu Yu for making the special trip from Beijing for the asthma patient, and also because his older brother's leg injury required surgery in Beijing sooner or later, Xia Qiuran drank a couple more glasses of wine in an effort to leave a good impression on him.

As the meal progressed, Liu Yu, who had initially been quiet and reserved, gradually became more talkative.

Gao Yingting was overjoyed to have made the acquaintance of such a medical expert and to have such a pleasant conversation with him.

They had a very pleasant conversation and enjoyed a satisfying meal.

Finally, Gao Yingting was taken back by Gu Hong.

Liu Yu was personally escorted back to the guesthouse by Lu Zhenghan.

As Xia Qiuran sat in the car, the effects of the yellow wine, perhaps belatedly, gradually crept in.

Lu Zhenghan gently called out to Xia Qiuran.

"Come sit in the front, it's too bumpy in the back and you'll get carsick."

"Okay, sure."

Xia Qiuran leaned back in her chair, tilting her head, her cheeks flushed, and she responded in a soft, sweet voice with a slight pout. She was as obedient as a docile little kitten, completely different from the strong-willed Xia Qiuran who usually had very strong boundaries.

Xia Luzheng's cold eyes surged with dark energy as he looked at Xia Qiuran, and a nameless anger suddenly welled up inside him.

"Why weren't you this obedient when you were randomly collecting people's phone numbers?"