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

Xia Qiuran looked at the several lunch boxes neatly arranged on the small dining table and scratched her head somewhat embarrassedly.

It's really unfair that we made these two elderly people travel such a long way to get here and then ask them to prepare a meal.

This is my dereliction of duty as her nominal girlfriend.

"Grandpa and Grandma, I'm so sorry. You came all this way, but now you can only eat this in the hospital room. I'll definitely treat you to a big meal at a restaurant when I'm discharged," Xia Qiuran said earnestly.

"We're so old now, we can't eat any good food anymore. As long as you're all doing well, that's all that matters."

Jin Yingyue patted Xia Qiuran's hand, her tone intimate and warm, showing no airs of a chief's wife. She kept telling her not to be reserved, to act as if she were at home.

Looking at the heartwarming scene before her, Xia Qiuran felt a surge of warmth in her heart. With power, influence, and love, how happy one must be to live in such an environment.

She couldn't help but start to envy Lu Zhenghan.

"Xia, what happened just now?" Jin Yingyue asked during the meal.

"It's nothing, just a minor matter, it's already been resolved."

Xia Qiuran immediately put on a light and gentle smile, her eyebrows curving just right, as if nothing had happened.

Lu Zhenghan almost lost his life because of this incident, and his grandparents also came all the way from Beijing. She absolutely cannot trouble Lu Zhenghan again because of this.

Lu Chuan and Jin Yingyue were seasoned veterans who had seen countless storms and experienced countless events. Their eyes were sharpened to the point of being as keen as an old hunting rifle, so how could such a small matter escape their notice?

"Child, now that you're with Zheng Han, you're part of the Lu family. Speak up about anything that's bothering you. Whether it works or not, the strength of a family is always greater than that of one person."

Lu Chuan spoke calmly first, and then Jin Yingyue's gaze also fell on Lu Zhenghan. The amiability on her face just now disappeared, and her whole body instantly exuded the unique majesty and awe-inspiring presence of an old revolutionary.

"Zhenghan, you're Xia's boyfriend. If you let a woman shoulder everything on her own, then you're really failing as her boyfriend."

The sudden reprimand made Lu Zhenghan's expression even more serious.

"A real man should act like a real man. If you can't even protect the one you love and always make her grit her teeth and bear everything, then what's the point of her being with you? A truly capable man will never let a woman bear the hardships alone. He will take the initiative to shoulder the difficulties and bear the grievances. That is a man's basic sense of responsibility."

Jin Yingyue's gaze was sharp, showing no mercy whatsoever, and she coldly reprimanded Lu Zhenghan.

Lu Zhenghan put down his chopsticks, lowered his head, and, like a student who had made a mistake, did not utter a word of rebuttal.

Xia Qiuran hadn't expected Lu Zhenghan's grandparents to be so strict, so she quickly explained.

"Grandma, this has nothing to do with the regimental commander. Please don't scold him. This matter has already caused enough trouble. I'm just trying to resolve it myself slowly."

"Xia, it seems you still don't consider us a real family. But that's not your fault. If Zheng Han had been a good partner, you wouldn't have these thoughts now."

Jin Yingyue's brows furrowed suddenly. Her voice was low but firm, and her eyes were filled with dissatisfaction with Lu Zhenghan's handling of the matter.

Xia Qiuran looked at Jin Yingyue's straight back, her dignified and intimidating demeanor, and couldn't help but feel a chill.

That's too strict. What if she hits Lu Zhenghan after she leaves?

Despite her worries, she was deeply moved by the Lu family's strong tradition of valuing their daughter-in-law. In this day and age, it was truly rare to see a family that valued a daughter-in-law from another family.

Fearing things would get even more chaotic, Xia Qiuran disregarded everything else and quickly recounted what had just happened.

After hearing this, Lu Chuan and Jin Yingyue remained silent for a moment. Lu Chuan then slammed the enamel cup on the table with a "thud." His thick, white eyebrows stood up sharply, and the crisscrossing wrinkles on his face tightened, as if they were filled with endless anger.

"Xia, are you sure your idea is accurate?"

"Grandpa, to be honest, I'm not 100% sure, but I'm certain there's a secret between them, and it's definitely related to Li Shuangshuang."

"How could a sixteen-year-old girl, who had been subjected to domestic violence for so long, just disappear without a trace, and without any news at all?"

Xia Qiuran answered seriously. Based on what she heard from Zhao Feng about Li Shuangshuang in her previous life, she was 80% certain that the girl had been murdered. However, she did not know the location of the body or the details of the incident, so she dared not be so certain.

After thinking for a moment, Lu Chuan said to Lu Zhenghan.

"Zheng Han, pass the word down and have people investigate people named Li Shuangshuang in various cities, and pay special attention to migrant workers around twenty years old."

"it is good."

"If no information can be found from any angle, notify the police to search Ma Daguang's house under the pretext of investigating missing persons."

His voice was deep, powerful, and decisive, carrying an air of authority that commanded respect.

Xia Qiuran suddenly felt much lighter; she never expected that the most difficult thing would be solved so easily.

No wonder Lu Zhenghan is so capable; it turns out that the Lu family's spirit has been passed down through generations.

Now that we have this big tree to lean on, let's see how Ma Daguang can still act like a scoundrel.

"Xia, you'll lead the team then. Make sure you take down that Ma Daguang," Lu Chuan added.

"Grandpa, I'm just an intern military doctor, can I come along too?"

A flicker of joy crossed Xia Qiuran's eyes, but she remained quite apprehensive.

After investigating this matter for so long, she naturally wanted to see the final result with her own eyes. However, since this involved a criminal case, she, as an unrelated person, had no right to go along, let alone lead the team.

"You're the one who provided crucial clues, why can't you go along?" Lu Chuan spoke again, his tone leaving no room for argument.

Upon receiving a definite answer, Xia Qiuran immediately saluted Lu Chuan with delight: "Yes, Grandpa, I guarantee I will complete the mission."

This meal was probably the happiest one Xia Qiuran had in the city. She realized that being recognized, cared for, and treated like family by her partner's family felt like this.

Looking back on her previous life with Zhao Feng, the contrast made her previous life seem utterly unbearable.

Whoever marries Lu Zhenghan in the future will probably be very happy.

She was so reluctant to leave this fake role.

After finishing her meal, Xia Qiuran tidied up the table, but was stopped by Jin Yingyue just as she was about to leave.

"Xia, the regular wards are too crowded, and the toilets are shared. You should stay with Zhenghan."