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

"No, you haven't met him. He's just an ordinary soldier in our regiment, about my age, and a very nice person."

"We might get married soon."

Knowing that she and Lu Zhenghan would eventually part ways, Xia Qiuran was afraid that the lie would grow bigger and bigger, so she didn't tell him and just made up a relatively believable person.

Just like we said today, marriage should be between equals. Maybe she'll meet the right person in the future and actually marry him.

After comforting Qian Guifang, Xia Qiuran didn't have time to think much and quickly ran out to ask for leave so she could send the money home as soon as possible.

Little did they know that on the other side of the door, Lu Zhenghan was standing there in a daze.

He arrived just in time to hear Xia Qiuran's last few words.

"It's not the regimental commander we brought home last time; it's an ordinary soldier, about the same age."

He didn't know exactly who Xia Qiuran was referring to, but it definitely wasn't him.

Lu Zhenghan wanted to step forward to question, to refute, to argue, but when the words reached his lips, he found himself unable to say anything.

He's just a fake person, what right does he have to ask these questions?

The phone was very loud, and Lu Zhenghan's hearing was specially trained, so he couldn't possibly have misheard; all the answers had been clearly stated.

No wonder Xia Qiuran was so resistant when he said he wanted to take responsibility last time; it turns out she already had someone else in her heart.

Lu Zhenghan gave a self-deprecating laugh, but felt a dull ache in his heart.

Just as he turned to leave, Gao Yingting called him back.

"Zhenghan, you've come at the right time. I was just about to go to the army to find you. The patient who was transferred from the regiment to the hospital last time is not in good condition. I need to explain his situation to you in detail."

Gao Yingting's expression was grave. A week had passed since the heart patient who had been transferred from the troupe last time, and his condition had not improved. It seemed that the problem was much more complicated than he had imagined, and he would have to go to a more developed city for surgery. The matter was urgent, and he had to communicate with Lu Zhenghan or Zhou Guangming personally.

Lu Zhenghan composed himself and quickly regained his usual serious demeanor: "Okay, go ahead."

Gao Yingting looked around and said, "Let's go to my office to talk."

After saying that, the two walked together toward Gao Yingting's office.

...

After sending the money outside, Xia Qiuran rushed back to the hospital and bumped into Bai Xia as she walked to the office door.

Upon seeing Xia Qiuran, who had just returned, Bai Xia's face immediately turned cold, and her eyes became as sharp as knives.

"You really think the hospital is your home, coming and going as you please? Xia Qiuran, you haven't even been officially hired yet, aren't you being a bit too audacious?"

Bai Xia had been holding a grudge for a long time because of Yuan Qiaoling's case, and now that she had caught Xia Qiuran making this mistake, she was ready to fire her immediately.

"I'm sorry, Director Bai, I have a family emergency. I asked Team Leader Li for leave before I left. I'll make up for this hour during my off-duty time."

She had just sent all the money home. Her father's recovery from the fall and her older brother's leg injury were all waiting for the money she earned in the city. At this moment, she absolutely could not afford to make any mistakes in her job.

To avoid conflict with Bai Xia, Xia Qiuran tried her best to respond politely and humbly.

Seeing Xia Qiuran's gentle and humble demeanor, Bai Xia felt a little uncomfortable. She wondered to herself if it was because Yuan Qiaoling's attempt to kill her had frightened Xia Qiuran.

It's good that she knows fear; this is a good opportunity to teach her a lesson.

"You have an emergency at home and you have to go out, and he has an emergency at home and he also has to go out. Who will take care of the patient? What if we encounter a patient with an emergency? Besides, how much work have you missed these past few days? Do you still want to complete your internship smoothly?" Bai Xia's voice became sharper and sharper, her chin held high, and her eyes were filled with disdain.

"I'm sorry, I'll be more careful next time," Xia Qiuran said softly, nodding her head.

"Alright, since you've realized your mistake, I won't punish you any further. Clean this floor thoroughly after get off work today, especially the toilets," Bai Xia continued contemptuously.

"Director Bai, it's only been an hour. Isn't this punishment too harsh? Besides, Dr. Xia took leave because of Yuan Qiaoling's case, not because of Dr. Xia's fault," Zhong Wenmei, who had been sitting next to her, couldn't help but say when she saw Bai Xia's harsh expression.

But then Xia Qiuran tugged at her arm and quickly said to Bai Xia.

"Director Bai, I was wrong this time, and I accept the punishment."

Bai Xia glanced at the two of them, knowing full well that if things really escalated, neither of them would be someone she could control.

"I'll check after you're done cleaning, so don't even think about slacking off."

He crossed his arms, glared at Xia Qiuran again, and then walked out of the office.

As Zhong Wenmei watched Bai Xia walk away, she immediately came to Xia Qiuran's side and said indignantly.

"She's just abusing her power. You don't need to give in to her. Even if you take it to the dean, she's still in the wrong."

Xia Qiuran just smiled calmly. Compared to successfully passing the internship and getting this stable job, what was this little grievance?

"Forget it, it's better to avoid trouble. I have less than two weeks left before my internship ends and I have to go back to the army. There's no need to argue with her over such a small matter."

"By the way, Sister Wenmei, this is a problem I've encountered while reviewing these past few days. Do you have time to explain it to me now?"

As Xia Qiuran spoke, she took out a notebook of questions that she had prepared beforehand from the drawer.

Zhong Wenmei took it, "Yes, let me see."

"Dr. Chung, patient in bed 15 is having difficulty breathing. Please go and take a look."

But less than a minute after Zhong Wenmei received it, she heard the nurse at the door shout anxiously.

"Okay, coming right away."

"Qiu Ran, wait for me, I'll be back as soon as I'm done."

Zhong Wenmei left a message and hurriedly ran out.

"I'm not in a hurry, you go ahead and get busy."

Xia Qiuran sighed silently as she held the question book. Bed 15 belonged to Zhong Wenmei, a critically ill patient. She didn't know how late she would have to stay after this trip.

Previously, Xia Qiuran would ask Zhong Wenmei a question each time she encountered one, but she felt that this was too much of a bother for her, so she gathered all the questions from the past few days together.

But now it seems I don't know when I'll be able to ask again.

Apart from Zhong Wenmei, everyone else in the department was very wary of Bai Xia, the director, so no one dared to explain these problems to her except Zhong Wenmei.

Forget it, I should focus on my work first. I'll keep these notebooks with me and ask Zhong Wenmei for help whenever she has time.

Xia Qiuran walked up to the corridor, her mind still filled with thoughts of her father's fall and injury. However, this was a crucial time for her internship. If she asked for leave to go back, Bai Xia would definitely seize on her mistake and use it as a reason to disqualify her from the internship.

This job is the hope of their whole family, and there can be absolutely no mistakes. They can only ask their mother to work hard for now.

As I turned the corner, I suddenly looked up and saw Lu Zhenghan walking out of Gao Yingting's office.

Gao Yingting, who came out with them, looked at the two of them from the left and right, and very tactfully wanted to retreat back to the office, but Lu Zhenghan stopped him first.

"Dean, weren't we supposed to have dinner together?"

"You guys eat, I'll come over later," Gao Yingting said, glancing at Xia Qiuran.

"We haven't finished talking yet, let's go eat together."

Lu Zhenghan lowered his eyelids, his voice was extremely cold, as if he were even more ruthless than before.