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

Zhang Xiaoliang's hand, which was holding the pen, visibly paused. It turned out that Dr. Xia preferred younger women, disliked older people lecturing her, and, crucially, cared a lot about social standing. All these conditions combined perfectly described him.

Could it be that Dr. Xia has never felt comfortable with being with the group leader, so she deliberately told him this on purpose?

Zhang Xiaoliang's eyes sparkled with many tiny lights. He glanced at Lu Zhenghan casually, then quickly turned back, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Lu Zhenghan, on the other hand, pressed his thin lips into a sharp line, his jawline taut as if it were about to break, his eyes cold, and his tone as frosty as he spoke.

"Actually, I think the key to a relationship is the feelings between the two people. And being well-matched in terms of social status doesn't just refer to family background. It's more about being on the same wavelength and understanding each other."

After she finished speaking, Zhong Wenmei nodded, as if what she said made a lot of sense.

"However, people who grow up in different social classes will inevitably have very different perceptions of money and things, which will cause a lot of conflicts between the two families. So, can such a marriage really last?"

Zhang Xiaoliang put down his pencil, his gaze lingering for a moment, as if he were trying to decipher some incomprehensible mystery.

At home, his parents often told him never to marry a woman who was too different from him, either too rich or too poor, otherwise there would be endless arguments after marriage.

Just as Lu Zhenghan was about to retort, Xia Qiuran spoke up again.

"From a realistic point of view, I agree with Comrade Zhang Xiaoliang's idea. Similar growth experiences will create similar values ​​and perspectives, and compatible values ​​are the foundation of stability. Love with too much disparity can be supported by novelty in the early stage, but in the later stage it will be a lonely situation where you can't understand each other, can't integrate, and can't talk to each other."

In her previous life, she married Zhao Feng without properly assessing his character and understanding their values, which led to her tragic life. In this life, she will try her best to advise as many of her close friends and family members as possible.

As Lu Zhenghan heard Xia Qiuran consistently siding with Zhang Xiaoliang, his discomfort grew stronger.

After listening to what they said, Zhong Wenmei seemed even more confused. She had never been in a relationship before and couldn't understand what they meant by married life.

"What you're saying is so profound. I'll think about it some more."

"Sister Wenmei, in short, no matter the age, you must make sure you judge a person's character."

Xia Qiuran glanced at the time, said one last thing, and then picked up the medical record.

"Commander, Comrade Zhang, I'm going to check on the wards now."

"Yeah, I just happened to be passing by. You go ahead and do your work," Lu Zhenghan replied, getting up.

Zhang Xiaoliang packed up his homework and prepared to leave.

"Dr. Xia, I'll come back to study with you again during my break. I think I've mastered all the words you taught me now."

"That's all the knowledge I have, Comrade Zhang. If you want to improve your efficiency, you should ask your night school teacher next time."

After Xia Qiuran finished speaking, she left, leaving Lu Zhenghan and Zhang Xiaoliang alone in the office.

Lu Zhenghan frowned slightly and spoke coldly.

"Zhang Xiaoliang, Dr. Xia is still in her internship period. She's under a lot of pressure and time is tight. If you have any questions in the future, you can come and ask me."

"I understand, thank you, team leader. There are only a few days left until Dr. Xia finishes her internship, so I'll wait until then to ask her for advice."

Zhang Xiaoliang's eyes narrowed as if he didn't understand anything. He thanked her respectfully, then slung his bag over his shoulder and walked out of the office.

Lu Zhenghan was left alone, seething with anger but not knowing how to vent it.

Xia Qiuran had been rejecting him before. Could the root of the problem be these reasons? She didn't like older men and insisted on marrying someone of equal social standing.

Unfortunately, these were all conditions he couldn't change. Lu Zhenghan sat in the driver's seat and pounded the steering wheel, then took a deep breath and turned around to go to the clothing factory.

He feels that he tends to overthink whenever he has free time, so he has to fill his schedule to the brim.

After arriving at the clothing factory and asking Yan Jun about the progress of the winter clothing delivery and some other work-related matters, he finally took out two movie tickets from his pocket and gave them to him.

"Here, take this. It's a waste to keep it here."

The two movie tickets were originally intended to be used when Xia Qiuran got off work, so the two of them could go to the cinema together, but now it seems they won't be needed.

Age is an objective factor he cannot change, and his family background is predetermined from the moment he is born. Since these aspects of his personality are all taboo for Xia Qiuran, he really has no right to pursue them.

Yan Jun took the ticket and glanced at it, his eyes suddenly widening. "Maple Bay! This is the hottest movie right now. I heard the tickets are really hard to get. Why don't you go see it yourself?"

"Not interested," Lu Zhenghan replied expressionlessly.

Yan Jun raised an eyebrow, but refused to believe it, and deliberately smiled and teased, "If you're not interested, where did you get this movie ticket from?"

Lu Zhenghan's face darkened, and his already unusually serious demeanor became even colder and more stern. "Don't give it back to me."

He reached out to take back the movie ticket, but Yan Jun dodged him with a turn of his head.

"Why not? It's been a long time since Xiaona and I went to the movies."

After putting the movie tickets away, he asked again, "Judging from your expression, you didn't get rejected, did you?"

Lu Zhenghan didn't intend to answer. He glanced at Yan Jun with a cold look in his eyes and said, "Remember to deliver the cotton-padded clothes to the troops on time. If they are late, I will change to a different clothing factory next time."

Seeing Lu Zhenghan's face, which was even blacker than the bottom of a pot, Yan Jun became even more certain of his guess. He had never heard of Lu Zhenghan being troubled by love in all the time he had known him, and he suddenly became interested, his eyes instantly filled with gossip.

"I was right. Who was that person? Was it Dr. Xia?"

"Don't make wild guesses. Xia Qiuran and I aren't what you think." Lu Zhenghan finished speaking and was about to leave, but Yan Jun didn't let him go. He blocked his way and continued his analysis.

"Judging from your current state and based on my years of experience, you've definitely been rejected, and the rejection was quite cruel."

"That shouldn't be the case. They're a handsome man and a beautiful woman; they should be a perfect match. Besides, Dr. Xia has a very good personality; she's definitely not the vain type. Did you do something wrong, or is it because of what happened on the street last time?"

Thinking of the time Xia Qiuran was harassed by a man on the street, Yan Jun's gossipy expression became even more exaggerated.

Lu Zhenghan became increasingly speechless as he listened. He thought back to the last time Yan Jun had marital problems; if it weren't for Xia Qiuran's help in reconciling them, they probably would have divorced long ago. His own life was a mess, so how could he possibly help him solve his problems? He only gave a perfunctory reply.

"Stop guessing, we're fine."

"So you'd actually give me such a precious movie ticket?"

"Although I'm not exactly an expert on relationships, when it comes to matters of the heart, I'd probably be more than qualified to be your mentor."