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

"Child, we lied to you this morning, aren't you angry?" Jin Yingyue said, somewhat embarrassed.

Initially, they didn't want to test others in this way, but the incident with Yuan Qiaoling really made them very scared.

They've known Yuan Qiaoling since she was a teenager, practically watched her grow up, and yet this still happened. So they have to take Lu Zhenghan's search for a partner more seriously.

"Grandma, you're only doing this for Commander Lu's own good. Why am I angry? Let's go eat."

Xia Qiuran smiled and answered generously.

"No, no, honey, you're not well yet. Let someone go to the cafeteria to buy some food later, and we can eat in the ward."

Seeing that Jin Yingyue refused repeatedly, Xia Qiuran didn't say anything more and nodded in agreement.

For a family that is not short of money, saying this is certainly not just empty politeness. If they insist further, it would be excessive enthusiasm and would inevitably be off-putting.

Seeing that Xia Qiuran was well-mannered and knew how to behave appropriately, Jin Yingyue nodded in approval again. This made her suitable to be a daughter-in-law of the Lu family.

"Since this is our first meeting, Grandma doesn't have much to give you. This bracelet was given to me by my mother, so I'll give it to you now."

Jin Yingyue then took a red box out of her pocket and placed it in Xia Qiuran's hand.

Xia Qiuran opened it and took a look. It turned out to be a jade bracelet of green color. It was completely clear and crystal clear, without a single impurity. It was obviously a piece of top-quality jade, and its value was far beyond what she could afford.

"No, Grandma, this is too precious, I absolutely cannot accept it," Xia Qiuran immediately said.

She understood that this was a gift from Jin Yingyue's parents to their granddaughter-in-law, and if she accepted it, she would be putting herself in a rather inappropriate position.

"Child, just accept it. It's our first meeting, so we must give you a small gift. Besides, we were impolite on our first meeting, so a bracelet is really nothing," Lu Chuan said.

He was lying on the ground pretending to be unconscious, and it was obvious that Xia Qiuran was using all her strength to help him up, and she didn't seem to mind at all that the stuff he vomited was dirty.

If someone can offer such help to a stranger, how much more so to someone close to them?

Such character deserves recognition.

Moreover, this was the first time Lu Zhenghan had formally introduced his girlfriend to them, and the gift of just a bracelet was rather meager. He would definitely have to make up for it properly when they returned to Beijing.

"Grandpa and Grandma, I understand how you feel, but we really don't need this bracelet anymore. I live in a dormitory most of the time, and it would be a real problem if such a valuable thing were lost."

After much deliberation, Xia Qiuran decided that she still couldn't accept it. If she were to lose such a valuable item, how many years would it take her to save up enough money to compensate for it?

Besides, Lu Zhenghan's grandmother also said that this was left to him by her mother, and it has extraordinary sentimental value. How could he, a fake granddaughter-in-law, dare to accept it?

"It's just a bracelet. If you lose it, Zheng Han will buy you a new one." Lu Chuan spoke again, his expression as steady as a mountain, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

"Grandma's kindness is appreciated, please accept it," Lu Zhenghan said at this moment.

If Xia Qiuran were to refuse, it would be a sign that she didn't know how to appreciate the offer.

Having no other choice, I had to accept it for now, thinking I would return it to Lu Zhenghan when I had the chance.

"Alright then, thank you, Grandpa and Grandma. I'll keep this for now."

"Qiu Ran, something terrible has happened."

Before Xia Qiuran could finish speaking, Zhong Wenmei rushed into the ward in a hurry. Seeing that someone was there, she calmed down and regained her usual composed demeanor.

Upon seeing this, Xia Qiuran first briefly introduced Zhong Wenmei to Lu Chuan and the other person. After exchanging greetings, she followed Zhong Wenmei into the corridor.

Lu Zhenghan didn't ask any more questions. After finishing his sentence, he took his grandparents back to his ward.

As I walked down the corridor, I frowned slightly at the anxious expressions on their faces as they spoke.

...

"Li Shuangshuang's mother was rushed to the hospital after being beaten by her son."

Xia Qiuran was stunned after hearing Zhong Wenmei's sudden remark.

"What?!"

She hadn't even started investigating, nor had she told anyone anything about Li Shuangshuang, so how did things turn out like this?

Without time to think it through, Xia Qiuran quickly followed Zhong Wenmei to Aunt Pang's ward.

Upon entering the ward, I saw Aunt Pang lying quietly on the bed, her face as pale as paper, devoid of any color. Her head, face, and arms were covered with crisscrossing bruises, and blood was still seeping from the bandaged areas.

"That's too cruel. The neighbors couldn't stand it anymore and brought it over," Zhong Wenmei said, frowning.

Xia Qiuran then noticed that the ward was empty, without a single person accompanying her.

I can't believe that such serious injuries were inflicted by my own son.

Auntie Pang slowly opened her eyes and noticed that Xia Qiuran had come to see her. She tried to sit up from the bed, but she dared not put any effort into either her arms or legs.

"Auntie, you're injured, so don't move. You can talk while lying down," Xia Qiuran said, sitting on the edge of the bed.

Before the plump aunt lying on the bed could even speak, tears streamed down her wrinkled face, and she said in a somewhat unclear voice.

"It's retribution, it's all retribution. Shuangshuang was so filial back then, how could I be so heartless as to sell her to Ma Daguang?"

"Today, I just mentioned to my bastard son that I wanted to reinvestigate Shuangshuang's matter, but he jumped up and started cursing at me like a madman. This time, I didn't hold back like I usually do, so I talked back a few times. But he and his wife came over and beat me up because of that. In the end, the neighbors couldn't stand it anymore and took me to the hospital. Otherwise, I might have already gone to see my youngest daughter."

Aunt Pang lay on the bed, crying bitterly and miserably, feeling as if her guts were being torn apart. She clearly had an obedient and sensible daughter, so why was she so biased towards boys and girls, and now she had ended up like this?

"Auntie, take good care of your injuries and don't be sad. Your son has broken the law. You can report him to the police anytime you want. The law will not tolerate him."

Xia Qiuran offered a few more words of advice, but when Aunt Pang heard the words "report to the police," she fell silent, so she didn't continue.

Perhaps the most unsolvable emotion in this world is the love of parents for their children. Even if they are covered in wounds and full of regret, they still can't bring themselves to punish them.

After paying some of Aunt Pang's medical expenses, Xia Qiuran went to Lu Zhenghan's ward. This matter probably can't be resolved in a short time, so let's think of a solution slowly.

Lu Zhenghan had already prepared the meal when he entered the ward.

"Hurry up and wash your hands and eat. I didn't know what you liked to eat, so I had someone buy a little bit of everything from the cafeteria." Jin Yingyue said with a kind smile as she entered.