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

After sitting down in the back seat, Xia Qiuran quickly took out her textbook. The classroom was spacious, and it was easy to not hear clearly from the back, so she had to concentrate fully for the next class.

At that moment, Zhang Xiaoliang, who was sitting in the front row, saw that Xia Qiuran had moved to the back, and quickly ran over a second before the class bell rang.

Lu Zhenghan took in all of this. His face was ashen, and his eyes seemed to be churning with complex emotions.

"Comrade Zhang, why did you sit here? The back doesn't let you hear the lecture as clearly as the front," Xia Qiuran whispered to Zhang Xiaoliang beside her.

"It's nothing. I have good hearing, but I always have trouble taking good notes in class. I was thinking of borrowing yours to take a look," Zhang Xiaoliang said, scratching his head somewhat embarrassed.

Xia Qiuran didn't say anything. Just as she was about to pick up her pen, a cool breeze blew by, and she suddenly sneezed.

"Achoo!"

"Dr. Xia, please put my clothes on first."

Zhang Xiaoliang turned his head and saw that a piece of the classroom window was broken, which was causing the cool breeze from outside to keep blowing in.

"I'm fine, no need."

Xia Qiuran quickly refused. It was a cloudy and cold day, and everyone was not dressed warmly enough. How could he let others suffer from the cold just to keep himself warm?

"Dr. Xia, you don't need to be so polite with me. Do you think I, a soldier, am afraid of a little breeze? My academic foundation isn't very good, and I'd like to ask you for help if I encounter any problems in the future," Zhang Xiaoliang said sincerely.

"Comrade Xiao Zhang, I'm not just being polite, I'm really not cold." Xia Qiuran sneezed again right after she finished speaking.

"Could you please get this piece of clothing for me? I feel so hot right now, I can't wear it at all."

The next second, Zhang Xiaoliang simply handed the clothes to Xia Qiuran.

"Could someone explain the difference between Table and Desk?"

On the podium, the chalk in Lu Zhenghan's hand suddenly broke into two pieces, and he unconsciously raised his voice as he asked.

Xia Qiuran and Zhang Xiaoliang, who were sitting below, dared not speak anymore.

Xia Qiuran happened to know the answer to this question; she remembered Lu Zhenghan telling her about it when they were at the hospital, so she immediately raised her hand.

Bai Yunyun, who was in front of him, immediately raised her hand after hearing the question.

Lu Zhenghan glanced at the student in front of him, half-lowering his eyelids, leaving only a heavy shadow under his eyes, and then called out to Bai Yunyun.

Unexpectedly, so many people raised their hands, and Lu Zhenghan actually called on her to answer. Bai Yunyun's lips unconsciously curled up.

"Table" refers to a regular dining table, while "deck" mostly refers to a desk or office desk.

"Very good, please have a seat."

Lu Zhenghan turned around and replied.

The class was finally over, and the bell rang. Lu Zhenghan walked out of the classroom without waiting a second longer.

When they encountered Zhou Guangming in the corridor, they didn't even greet him before asking him directly.

"Uncle Zhou, hasn't Bai Ganshi returned yet?"

Although he had decided to let go of everything, he couldn't help but feel emotional whenever he saw Xia Qiuran, especially when she was talking to Zhang Xiaoliang. At that moment, he really wanted to throw down his textbook and walk out.

"Zhenghan, he took both bereavement leave and family visit leave at the same time. Given his family's situation, it's only right that he stays a couple more days. What's wrong? Did those students upset you?" Zhou Guangming said helplessly, then asked with concern.

"No, it's nothing, Uncle Zhou. I'll head back now."

Lu Zhenghan didn't explain much and turned to leave, but Zhou Guangming called him back.

"etc."

"Zhenghan, what's going on between you and Xia? Although we advocate free love and free marriage now, you've only been together for a few days and you're already breaking up. Isn't that a bit too hasty?"

Upon hearing this question, Lu Zhenghan's pupils contracted, and a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.

His face was frozen, and he exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.

separate?

They said they had only been apart for a few hours, not even a whole day, yet Xia Qiuran was so eager to announce it.

Just how much she wanted to sever ties with him.

Seeing Lu Zhenghan's expression change suddenly, Zhou Guangming quickly added another explanation.

"I didn't pry into your privacy. This matter has basically spread throughout the army, and I guess your grandparents know about it too."

The news spread throughout the army, adding insult to injury and dealing another heavy blow to Lu Zhenghan.

"Uncle Zhou, I will handle this matter well, please rest assured."

He left those words behind and quickly walked in another direction.

...

The next day, Xia Qiuran thoroughly reviewed all three subjects—Chinese, Mathematics, and English—in her barracks.

She should have no problem passing the hospital's internship exam now, but she's probably still far from being able to take the college entrance exam.

She rubbed her slightly sore shoulders, intending to rest for a while before continuing her studies.

I'm on the night shift today, so I can't go to night school. I don't know if I need to ask for leave.

Lu Zhenghan is now teaching all the subjects at the night school, so if you need to ask for leave, you can only ask him.

Lu Zhenghan has always valued discipline and rules.

After much hesitation, Xia Qiuran decided to go and tell Lu Zhenghan.

She walked to the door of Lu Zhenghan's office and first solemnly called out, "Report!"

"Please come in."

Upon hearing the response, Xia Qiuran pushed open the door and entered, only to find Yan Jun sitting inside.

His mother was hospitalized, and he had heard about the two of them separating. He glanced at them and then said something tactfully.

"You guys go ahead with your work, I'm going to the restroom."

From the moment Yan Jun finished speaking until he walked out, Lu Zhenghan never raised his head. His dark eyes were fixed on the documents he was flipping through, his gaze sharp and cold.

Xia Qiuran stood in the middle of the office, fidgeting with her fingers somewhat nervously, and said softly.

"Commander, I'm on the night shift today, so I can't teach my night school class. I wanted to come and ask you for leave."

But Lu Zhenghan, sitting at the back of the office, seemed not to hear, his eyes fixed on the documents, remaining silent.

Xia Qiuran turned her gaze slightly and it landed on Lu Zhenghan's lowered face. She felt a little uneasy, unsure whether he hadn't heard her or didn't want to talk to her.

"Commander, can I ask for leave?"

After a long time, seeing that Lu Zhenghan still did not react, Xia Qiuran couldn't help but ask again, but Lu Zhenghan still did not seem to want to answer her.

Xia Qiuran was completely unsure of what to do. Walking away silently seemed disrespectful to her leader, but if she continued to wait, how long would she have to wait?

What exactly is Lu Zhenghan up to? He's the one who suddenly became disgusted with me, and now he's inexplicably throwing a tantrum. Men's hearts are truly unfathomable.

She'll have to pay close attention to this when she looks for a husband in the future. She absolutely can't marry a quiet, taciturn guy, no matter how handsome he is!

Xia Qiuran stood there for a long time, so long that his calves started to go numb, and he couldn't help but move his calves.

Lu Zhenghan stared at the documents in his hand with a completely unfriendly gaze, as if they contained something Xia Qiuran couldn't quite understand.

She couldn't help but think to herself, "When did Lu Zhenghan learn this trick? In my previous life, I read novels where this kind of situation usually involved a subordinate making a mistake, and the leader deliberately leaving the subordinate hanging as punishment."

But what mistake did she make? She asked herself if she had violated any military discipline, so why was she being treated like this?