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

As Lu Zhenghan watched Xia Qiuran slightly raise her arm and gracefully turn around in front of him, her beautiful figure exuding a youthful charm, his gaze was unconsciously drawn to her.

That apricot-colored shirt seemed tailor-made for her; her features were delicate and clear, and she was exceptionally beautiful without any makeup.

I never expected this dress to look so good on her.

"Commander Lu."

Bai Yunyun, seeing Lu Zhenghan staring intently at Xia Qiuran, felt like her lungs were about to explode with anger and couldn't help but call out.

Lu Zhenghan snapped out of his daze, his gaze darkening slightly.

"That's ridiculous. Next time, everyone will have to do a 5km cross-country run."

Bai Yunyun dared not refute, and could only lower her head in resentment.

Just then, a soldier ran over from the doorway and said, "Comrade Xia Qiuran, someone is looking for you at the door."

"Okay, thank you." Xia Qiuran replied, but she was also very puzzled. She didn't have any relatives or friends in the city, so who would come to see her? Could it be that her older brother came to see her in a donkey cart?

Thinking of this, Xia Qiuran couldn't wait to run out.

"Commander Lu, look what our troops have become! It must be her lover who's been looking for us." Bai Yunyun said, seizing the opportunity.

"Dr. Bai, I didn't know you had such a good eye."

Lu Zhenghan suddenly said something without any expression. Although Bai Yunyun didn't quite understand, she was still very happy that Lu Zhenghan would chat with her. Her voice softened considerably.

"Zhenghan, what are you talking about?"

"You can spot people coming from the military base gate from the mess hall; aren't your eyesight good enough?"

After saying that, he left the spot, leaving Bai Yunyun almost squashing the aluminum lunchbox in her hand.

...

Xia Qiuran jogged to the entrance of the military base. She saw sentries standing on both sides with guns, but she did not see anyone else. There were no wheel tracks left by her older brother's donkey cart.

Unable to find anyone, Xia Qiuran walked on and on.

"Qiu Ran"

After walking for a while, I heard a familiar voice calling out from behind me.

Xia Qiuran turned her head, a hint of impatience rising in her heart. "Why is it you again?"

When Zhao Feng saw Xia Qiuran wearing new clothes, he was momentarily stunned. The person he had his eye on was indeed good; she looked stunning and refreshingly beautiful just by changing her shirt.

"Qiu Ran, I've come to apologize to you. I was too impulsive yesterday. I'm sorry."

"You look really good in this shirt. I can buy you another one for our wedding."

Xia Qiuran silently rolled her eyes in her mind. "Zhao Feng, this is right in front of the military base. If you want to cause trouble, you should at least pick a place."

"Qiu Ran, you've misunderstood. I really came to apologize. To show my sincerity, I'd like to invite you to a state-run restaurant for dinner tomorrow. Order whatever you like," Zhao Feng continued.

After returning home, he thought about it carefully and concluded that Xia Qiuran's tantrum and attempt to break off the engagement were probably because she felt resentful that the captain's daughter, who had a stutter, was asking for more dowry than her.

To be honest, Xia Qiuran is a famous beauty in the surrounding villages, and she has a good temperament. She is gentle and hardworking, which is much better than that stuttering girl. However, a man's money is for women to see, not for women to spend. No matter how rich his family is, he cannot let Xia Qiuran give him as much money as she wants without any bottom line.

Xia Qiuran would probably never dare to go into a state-run restaurant under normal circumstances, but this time he was going to take her there for a meal so she would know what it meant to be rich and powerful.

After Xia Qiuran finished this meal and learned how rich he was, she was still begging him to marry her.

"No need, we have no relationship now, you don't need to waste your money treating me to dinner." Xia Qiuran turned to leave.

Zhao Feng immediately stood in front of her, and to avoid any misunderstanding, he even put his hands behind his back.

"Qiu Ran, I sincerely want to apologize, won't you even give me this chance?"

"I told you we have no relationship, you don't need to apologize to a stranger."

Xia Qiuran's face remained unmoved, instead showing even more annoyance.

Zhao Feng gritted his teeth, trying hard to suppress his anger.

"Your older brother fell again, didn't you know?" Then, slowly, another sentence came from behind Xia Qiuran.

Upon hearing this news, Xia Qiuran could no longer remain calm and turned around to look at Zhao Feng with an anxious expression.

But Zhao Feng smiled leisurely and said, "It's understandable that you don't know. They care about you so much, how could they bear to tell you and make you worry?"

"How badly is my brother hurt? How did he fall?" Xia Qiuran asked anxiously.

"We're strangers, do I need to say so much to you?" Zhao Feng sneered.

Xia Qiuran was too lazy to argue with him, so she turned around and was about to leave, planning to ask for leave and go home to visit in person.

"Your older brother is recovering at home, but the production team can't leave the livestock feeding work unattended. My dad has some connections with the production team leader. Whether you want your older brother to rest for a few more days or go back to work in the fields immediately is entirely up to you." Seeing that Xia Qiuran completely ignored him, Zhao Feng continued with harsh words.

At that time, management was not so standardized. When to work and how long to rest after being injured depended entirely on the production team leader's word. If you disagreed, you would have your work points deducted, and you would not only not receive money and grain, but you might also owe the production team money.

"You're despicable," Xia Qiuran said, glaring at Zhao Feng.

"Qiu Ran, as I said, I just wanted to apologize to you." Zhao Feng reverted to his apologetic demeanor.

Xia Qiuran suppressed her anger, and for the time being, she could only agree.

"I can go, but given what happened last time, I'm afraid to meet you alone. Can I bring someone with me?"

"Sure, I don't mind spending money on one more person's meal." Hearing Xia Qiuran's agreement, Zhao Feng's lips curled up. It would be best if he could bring that poor soldier from last time along, so she could see what the difference in their circumstances really meant.

Xia Qiuran, who had returned to the cooking squad, wanted to find Chen Xiu to go to the restaurant with her, but Zheng Shun told her that two employees could not take leave at the same time. Helpless, Xia Qiuran had to find someone else.

"Comrade Xia." Just as I was picking vegetables, the sound of a bicycle bell came from outside the window.

Xia Qiuran went out and saw Han Yu. "Comrade Han, what brings you here?"

"I've brought you some money." Han Yu deftly removed the bicycle kickstand with his foot and took out a wad of cash from his pocket, handing it to Xia Qiuran. "Here, this is your wages for the basket weaving last time."

"Thank you, Comrade Han. It's so hot, yet you still made the trip." Xia Qiuran said as she took the money.

"Don't mention it. You even gave me so many walnuts. It's only right that I run errands for you."

Han Yu was about to leave after speaking when Xia Qiuran stepped forward hesitantly, saying, "Comrade Han, wait a moment."

"Is there anything else?"

"Comrade Han, how's your appetite?"

Xia Qiuran thought about it for a moment and realized that it was actually a good thing that Aunt Chen couldn't go. In case something happened, the two of them, as women, couldn't beat Zhao Feng, a grown man.

Since that's the case, why not send a guy who can eat a lot? Zhao Feng wants to show off, so let him show off to his heart's content.

Han Yu thought for a moment, "Appetite? Not counting side dishes, at least seven or eight large white steamed buns per meal, right? What's wrong?"

Seven or eight large white steamed buns, not even considered a side dish, would surely break Zhao Feng's heart.

Xia Qiuran felt relieved just thinking about it. "Comrade Han, I'd like to treat you to a meal tomorrow. Actually, it's not really my treat; it's just a free meal for the two of us."

Xia Qiuran told Han Yu the whole story, and Han Yu became interested as soon as he heard it.

This is amazing! I have to go to a state-run restaurant to eat for free.