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

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhenghan disregarded the difference between men and women and rushed inside instantly.

He was a soldier who had undergone special training, and his eyesight was sharper than that of ordinary people, allowing him to detect routes and environments even in complete darkness.

When they went inside, they saw that Xia Qiuran had fallen to the ground and one foot had slipped into the toilet pit.

Lu Zhenghan quickly pulled Xia Qiuran up and carried her out of the restroom in his arms.

The sudden feeling of being suspended in mid-air really frightened Xia Qiuran. She gripped Lu Zhenghan's clothes tightly, her heart still pounding.

"It was so dark inside, I couldn't see anything, and then I suddenly stepped into a pit," Xia Qiuran said, still shaken.

"It's too dark in there. Never mind, I'll take you somewhere else."

Lu Zhenghan carried Xia Qiuran steadily to the car, opened the door, and gently bent down to place her in the passenger seat.

"Don't worry, we'll be there soon."

His gaze fell on Xia Qiuran's bewildered face, and he spoke gently to comfort her.

It was already late at night, and it was impossible to find a well-lit, clean, and comfortable toilet.

Lu Zhenghan quickly drove the car to the suburbs, where it was desolate and pitch black, so there was no risk of falling into a pit.

But for a woman to urinate or defecate in front of Lu Zhenghan, isn't that a bit too much...?

Xia Qiuran felt a little embarrassed, but the feeling was getting stronger and stronger. Rather than wetting her pants, she thought it would be better to find a secluded place to take care of it as soon as possible.

"Then I'll go first, Commander."

"Don't go too far. There might be wild animals around here. I'll stay right here. You can call me anytime if you need anything."

Xia Qiuran had only taken two steps when Lu Zhenghan added another sentence.

She had planned to run to the front of the woods, but she could only find a large tree nearby where she could avoid people.

Lu Zhenghan was worried that Xia Qiuran would be scared, so he stood next to the car with his back turned.

In the quiet night, that peculiar sound seemed particularly clear.

Lu Zhenghan realized something, swallowed hard, and his cheeks flushed red.

After using the restroom, Xia Qiuran felt much better. She straightened her clothes and quickly ran back to her original spot.

She almost tripped over a stone on the ground because she was running too fast, but luckily Lu Zhenghan caught her in time.

"careful."

His warm, strong hand held her small hand tightly, their skin touching, the warmth flowing deep into her skin.

Their eyes met, and both instinctively looked away, as if the air around them had become somewhat tense.

Xia Qiuran quickly regained her balance and, in an attempt to ease the awkwardness, began to start a conversation.

"Commander, Dr. Liu doesn't seem to be in a hurry. Is he really going on a business trip?"

During dinner tonight, Xia Qiuran overheard Liu Yu saying that she could leave tomorrow or in a few days. Xia Qiuran immediately wondered why Lu Zhenghan had invited her here on his way to a business trip. How could she have such a long timeframe?

"Perhaps he has more free time," Lu Zhenghan replied expressionlessly.

It seems that different levels of employees receive different treatment. Companies are afraid of wasting money and time, so when an employee goes on a business trip, they want to schedule the time down to the hour.

This expert can travel for as long as he wants, with his time entirely at his own discretion.

"No matter what, we really should thank him this time. If it weren't for this expert speaking up, we might have already been kicked out of the hospital by Director Bai."

Xia Qiuran continued, and Lu Zhenghan paused for a moment upon hearing this.

"You seem to have a very good impression of him."

"Of course! Dr. Liu became an expert at Beijing Municipal Hospital at such a young age. Such an achievement is not something that ordinary people can obtain. I will take Dr. Liu as my role model in the future and study and work hard."

Xia Qiuran replied without hesitation, "Such outstanding people are not often encountered. If we do meet one, we must strive to learn from their strengths."

"Commander, do you think I'll have the opportunity to go to a hospital in Beijing for exchange and study in the future?"

Beneath Xia Qiuran's arched eyebrows, a pair of bright and clear eyes blinked, her fair and flawless skin glowed with a faint pink, and her small lips were naturally red without makeup.

Lu Zhenghan glanced at it in the dim light inside the car before quickly turning his head away, his voice cold.

"They're thinking about running before they've even learned to walk."

Xia Qiuran smiled slightly after hearing this: "You should always have ideals, what if they come true?"

"By the way, leader, is there anything you've been wanting lately, like a sachet or something else?"

Xia Qiuran then asked, "No matter how capable Liu Yu is, she wouldn't have come here without Lu Zhenghan. She understands this principle, so the person she should thank first is Lu Zhenghan."

"No." Lu Zhenghan turned his head slightly, his expression cold and composed, with a faint chill in his eyes.

"Then I'll treat you to dinner another day," Xia Qiuran said again.

Lu Zhenghan pursed his lips into a cold, indifferent curve, his gaze sweeping over Xia Qiuran.

"Xia Qiuran, you are my soldier. If you are sent back by the First Hospital, my 45th Regiment will also lose face. So what I am doing now is not only for you, and you don't need to always think about repaying me."

"Although you are quite talented in medicine, there are many talented people. If you slack off even a little, you will soon be overtaken by others. I hope you will focus more on your work and studies in the future."

"Anything other than work and study is not worth your time right now."

Lu Zhenghan's expression was somber, his brows furrowed with a hint of coldness, and his entire face was taut.

The last sentence is particularly emphasized.

"Yes, I understand, Commander. I will definitely do my best."

Xia Qiuran smiled and responded politely.

But inwardly, he couldn't help but think to himself that he shouldn't have said anything, and now he'd gotten himself lectured for no reason.

To save the car's battery, Lu Zhenghan turned off the interior lights after he finished speaking.

The carriage was instantly enveloped in darkness again, and the only sound was the faint breathing of the two people.

Before long, Xia Qiuran's eyelids drooped, and she leaned back in her chair and fell asleep.

Only when he heard a steady whirring sound did Lu Zhenghan carefully turn his head.

His gaze was tender yet restrained, and his slender fingers hovered in mid-air several times but ultimately did not fall.

The next morning arrived quickly, and the glaring sunlight streamed into the car.

Xia Qiuran instinctively grabbed the clothes covering her body and pulled them over her head. She was sleeping soundly and nothing should disturb her.

"Xia Qiuran, if you don't get up, you'll be late."

After a while, Xia Qiuran heard Lu Zhenghan's voice coming from above her head.

Above my head?!

Xia Qiuran opened her eyes instantly.

Didn't Lu Zhenghan sleep in the driver's seat yesterday? How come he's on top of her?

Then a small head peeked out from inside the clothes, and Lu Zhenghan's taut jaw was right in front of him, his outline particularly noticeable under the bright light.

Then she looked down and saw that her head was resting on Lu Zhenghan's legs.

At this time, the Jeep's cab was not decorated much; there was only an extended gear lever and a handbrake in front, and the driver's and passenger's seats were basically connected.

Therefore, if you are not careful, you can easily fall asleep on the other side.

Good heavens, how careless of her to lie down on Lu Zhenghan's lap!

Xia Qiuran quickly sat up and secretly glanced at Lu Zhenghan again.