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

As Xia Qiuran moved, her floral shirt lifted slightly, revealing a slender waist.

Her skin was fair and delicate, even more tender than the tofu she had made before; she was very slender yet possessed a graceful figure.

Lu Zhenghan's ears turned red instantly, and he hurriedly looked away, clenching his fists tightly.

After a moment, he calmed down and his tense jawline and brows regained their cold and hard expression.

What is this girl doing? Is she doing it on purpose?

"Comrade Xia, this is the military. We hope you will always pay attention to your appearance and not have any improper thoughts."

Xia Qiuran was a little confused. She touched her face and glanced at the clothes she was wearing. She had washed her face that morning and her clothes were freshly washed. Why was she not paying attention to her appearance?

Could it be that she angered Lu Zhenghan by treating patients and having others weave baskets for her?

"Commander Lu, the baskets were really made by everyone who offered to help me. I'll just stop asking them to make them in the future, so please don't be angry," Xia Qiuran said nervously as she stepped forward.

Lu Zhenghan turned around, looking at Xia Qiuran, whose eyes were curved and whose face still had two shallow dimples. He pursed his lips into a straight line, his brows furrowed even more, and said in a cold voice, "If the size or style of the clothes has been altered, please change it back immediately."

Xia Qiuran immediately glanced at her shirt and realized what Lu Zhenghan meant. Her ears instantly turned red.

Because she was a reserve soldier, she was not eligible for a free uniform, so she had been wearing her own clothes all this time since she joined the army.

But the floral shirt she's wearing was made by her mother when she was fifteen or sixteen. It's actually a bit too small now, and she even had it altered once, but that's all she could manage.

She usually wears a large coat when she goes out, but today it was so hot, and all the people around her who came to see him were women, so she took off her usual coat. When Lu Zhenghan came over, she momentarily forgot about wearing a coat.

But actually, the shirt is already below the waist, so it's not too short. Oh well, I'd better put it on quickly to avoid getting lectured again. Then I smiled and said, "I'll buy a new one when I get paid."

Lu Zhenghan lowered his eyelashes, his expression not improving. "Regarding your rescue last time, I discussed it with Political Commissar Zhou. If there are any more female soldiers eligible for promotion, you will be the first one."

"Really?"

A glint immediately flashed in Xia Qiuran's eyes, and her voice unconsciously rose a few decibels as she unconsciously gripped Lu Zhenghan's wrist.

The soft touch on his wrist made Lu Zhenghan's heart tremble involuntarily. He lowered his eyes, and an unreadable glint seemed to flicker in his dark, deep eyes.

Xia Qiuran, however, was oblivious to all of this, completely immersed in her joy.

At that time, rural people were not allowed to enter the city at will. Once discovered, they would be labeled as "vagrants" and fined and repatriated by the police.

Having a formal position is equivalent to having an urban household registration, and only with an urban household registration can one truly gain a foothold in the city.

Whether you stay in the military or want to switch careers, things will be much easier.

Xia Qiuran happily followed Lu Zhenghan's gaze.

Oh my god, she got carried away and hurriedly put her little hand down. "I'm sorry, Commander Lu, I'm too happy." But she still looked at Lu Zhenghan with hope in her eyes.

"It's true. I estimate that new slots will be available soon," Lu Zhenghan replied calmly.

She dares to touch a man's hand at the drop of a hat; everything just now was definitely intentional. Lu Zhenghan concluded in his heart that this girl was capable, but he really didn't want to comment on her moral character.

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Xia Qiuran's eyes lit up instantly. She even tugged at the hem of her clothes and jumped up, her eyebrows curving with joy.

Seeing Xia Qiuran so happy, Lu Zhenghan's originally cold and hard face softened slightly.

But then I thought about what had just happened and realized I should remind them again that incorrect thoughts and behaviors are absolutely not allowed in the military.

"Comrade Xia, since you're so eager to join the army, I think it's necessary for me to remind you of something again."

Lu Zhenghan frowned slightly, his eyes focused and bright. "The military is a place that emphasizes rules. No matter what you do, you can't have any crooked thoughts. Your words and actions must be disciplined and measured. Even when you're resting, going out, or returning to your dormitory, you absolutely cannot be frivolous or undisciplined..."

Xia Qiuran couldn't help but scratch her ear as she listened. Why did Lu Zhenghan like to lecture people so much?

"Commander Lu, don't worry, I will do as you say. By the way, what does Comrade Han usually like?" Xia Qiuran couldn't bear to listen anymore and suddenly asked.

Han Yu helped her find such a good part-time job, so she should naturally show her appreciation; she understands these basic social obligations.

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhenghan's face darkened noticeably, becoming many times more gloomy than before, as if he were radiating anger. "Xia Qiuran, are you even listening to me?"

Lu Zhenghan's reprimand was so stern that Xia Qiuran subconsciously stood at attention. "Of course I listened. I will definitely follow the rules, Commander Lu."

Why is her temper so unpredictable? And what did she say wrong?

"Assemble at the main gate of the military base at 8:00 AM tomorrow."

"Yes."

Lu Zhenghan left the courtyard quickly after saying this.

Even though Xia Qiuran didn't understand why a reserve soldier like her had to assemble, she still immediately and loudly responded.

The next day arrived quickly, and Xia Qiuran arrived at the military base with great anxiety. She asked everyone she knew, but no soldiers were required to assemble. It was already close to eight o'clock, and there was no one at the base entrance. Was Lu Zhenghan going to give her a sweet treat only to slap her in the face? Was he planning to send her away?

Just as she was feeling uneasy, a military green jeep pulled up beside her.

"Get in the car."

The car window slowly rolled down, and Lu Zhenghan looked ahead, one hand gripping the steering wheel, his sharply defined jawline almost outlining a perfect profile.

Xia Qiuran opened the car door and sat in the back seat. After the car started moving, she cautiously asked, "Commander Lu, where are we going?"

"Purchasing: Squad Leader Zheng said that the cooking seasoning packets you prepared taste good, so this time he specifically asked me to let you go and purchase the ingredients."

Xia Qiuran nodded. So that's how it is. But why would military vehicles be needed to pick her up and drop her off when purchasing ingredients? Why was the regimental commander driving her himself? She was very puzzled as to why Lu Zhenghan was taking her there, but she didn't dare to ask, afraid that she might say something wrong and get another lecture.

The car traveled in silence until it reached the busiest street in the city.

"Here are the receipts and money. Everything you buy must be recorded." Upon arriving at the state-run market, Lu Zhenghan handed an envelope to Xia Qiuran.

"Commander Lu, should I wait for you here after I finish shopping, or should I walk back directly?" It seemed that Lu Zhenghan didn't plan to take her back with him. She needed to find out for sure, otherwise, should she wait for him after shopping?

"I'm going over there to buy office supplies. We'll meet at the entrance after I'm done," Lu Zhenghan replied. There wasn't enough manpower for logistics, so he had to go out to buy supplies almost every month. Xia Qiuran

"Okay," Xia Qiuran replied.

Great, she doesn't have to walk back. Although the military base isn't too far from here, it still takes almost an hour to walk there, and her shoes might not even be able to support her for that long.

Xia Qiuran quickly arrived at the seasoning section and, after looking at it for a while, discovered that many spices had spots on them, which was obviously caused by dampness. Such spices would not only fail to provide a pleasant body fragrance, but might also cause food poisoning.