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

The family member in the ward continued, "I am the family member of the patient in the bed next to Dr. Xia's father. I heard everything that woman said to Dr. Xia's father. Dr. Xia is just asking the person who lied to clarify the original facts. What's wrong with that? It's just that the behavior was a bit extreme. But everything has a reason. If someone has to be punished, then they should be punished along with everyone else."

Another family member chimed in, "That's right. If that woman hadn't said such hurtful things, how could Dr. Xia's father have gotten so agitated that he fell off the bed? The worst part is that she didn't even try to help him when he fell. If we hadn't gone to find a doctor, he probably would have been dead already."

"Comrade soldier, the one sitting over there is Dr. Xia's mother. Look at her bandaged arm, that's where that woman hit her."

Lu Zhenghan turned his head and glanced at Qian Guifang, who was sitting on the bench with her arm wrapped in bandages and her expression blank. She looked several years older than when they last met, sitting there blankly with exhaustion in her eyes.

She didn't even come to check on us after the argument escalated like this; she must be really exhausted.

"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not a doctor at this hospital, so why should I save him? Besides, he fell because he has a weak mental fortitude, which has nothing to do with me," Bai Yunyun said to the scolding crowd as she held her wrist.

Fearing that Lu Zhenghan would get angry, she quickly said to him, "Commander, let's go. These people just want to watch the show and make things worse."

Lu Zhenghan stood still, his fists clenched tightly, his eyes sharp as knives, staring at Bai Yunyun and asking in a trembling voice.

"You insulted her in front of her father and even hit her mother?"

"Brother Zhenghan, let me explain, things aren't what you think." Bai Yunyun tried to explain, but when she met Lu Zhenghan's eyes, which seemed to be filled with murderous intent, she subconsciously took a step back, and her voice grew weaker and weaker.

Lu Zhenghan stood there silently, and an invisible sense of oppression gathered around him.

His heart felt like it was being torn apart by a dull knife. No wonder he had seen not only anger in Xia Qiuran's eyes, but also so much disappointment and despair. She had only come here to get the rumor-mongers to clarify things so that her father could be at peace, but as her superior, he not only didn't help her, but also joined the rumor-mongers in accusing her. Who would feel good about such a thing?

Overwhelmed by a deep sense of self-blame, Lu Zhenghan couldn't care less about dealing with Bai Yunyun. All he wanted to do was find Xia Qiuran as soon as possible, explain everything to her, and apologize to her.

"Zhenghan."

Just as Lu Zhenghan was about to leave, Gao Yingting walked over from the other side and called out to him.

"Dean, I have something to attend to right now. I'll come back to see you later." Lu Zhenghan said hurriedly and turned to leave. At this moment, Gao Yingting quickly asked a question.

"Wait, you already know about Xia's situation, right?"

After learning about that incident, Gao Yingting wanted to call Lu Zhenghan immediately, but she forgot about it after attending a meeting. Now that she had met him today, she had to make things clear so that the two of them wouldn't misunderstand each other any further.

"What is it?"

Upon hearing that it was about Xia Qiuran, Lu Zhenghan immediately stopped and asked.

"It's about what you told me last time, that you overheard Xia making a phone call in the communications room, and Xia said she has someone she likes."

"That day, her father fell off the roof. She only said that to comfort her family. She didn't say you were her boyfriend because she felt you disliked her and didn't want to cause you any trouble later. Also, the reason she left with that guy named Zhao Feng that day was because Zhao Feng helped her transfer her father to another hospital in the city. That's why Xia Qiuran couldn't wait to leave with him. It's not what you think at all."

Gao Yingting explained the misunderstanding between the two in just a few words.

If Lu Zhenghan was just feeling guilty and remorseful before, now he wished he could slap his past self twice.

It turned out to be all a misunderstanding. What was he doing when Xia Qiuran needed help the most? He was framing her, criticizing her, and even forcing her to apologize.

It's a wonder that after serving in the military for so many years, he can't even understand this simple thing. He really lacks even the most basic judgment.

In an instant, a myriad of feelings welled up in my heart.

"I understand, thank you, Dean."

Lu Zhenghan replied and quickly ran away. When he found Xia Qiuran, he discovered that she was drying quilts and clothes in the hospital courtyard.

When Xia Qiuran saw Lu Zhenghan coming over, she assumed he was there to inform her of the punishment results, so she saluted first and then spoke.

"Reporting to the commander, may I hang these clothes up to dry before I leave?"

Lu Zhenghan stood there, frantically clutching the hem of his clothes. His new shirt seemed to be jumping out of his throat, and he swallowed hard before finally making a sound.

His voice was soft and elegant, completely different from the decisive Lu Zhenghan of the past.

"Xia Qiuran, I... I'm sorry."

The apology left Xia Qiuran somewhat bewildered. He hadn't made a mistake, so what was there to apologize for? But he quickly realized that Lu Zhenghan must have promised Bai Yunyun and her niece something.

It might be that they promised to kick her out of the military, or that she failed her internship, so they're expressing their apologies in advance.

What's meant to happen will happen, Xia Qiuran said, adjusting her mood and quickly replying.

"It's alright, Commander. You can punish me however you like. I have no objection."

Lu Zhenghan pursed his thin lips repeatedly. "It's not that. I know everything. I misunderstood you. I'm sorry."

Xia Qiuran thought for a moment and figured that Bai Yunyun must know what she said to Bai Yunyun in front of her father. But since things had come to this point, she had already broken Bai Yunyun's wrist, and the aunt and niece would not let it go. Moreover, Lu Zhenghan's attitude towards Bai Yunyun had obviously improved, so he would probably help her get revenge. So what did it matter if there was a misunderstanding or not? She replied calmly.

"It's okay, the result is the same anyway, so whether there's a misunderstanding or not doesn't matter."

But when Lu Zhenghan heard this, his expression became even more excited, and he even blurted it out.

"important."

"Xia Qiuran, can you give me another chance?"

After he finished speaking, his face turned bright red, and his chest began to heave violently, as if he had just run 10,000 meters.

He couldn't explain why he suddenly felt this way. He had never felt his heart race when he was fighting enemies in close combat, facing life and death.

But today, he just wanted to say a few words to Xia Qiuran, how did it turn out like this?

Xia Qiuran was taken aback by what she was said, her eyes filled with obvious doubt. They were talking normally, so why did she suddenly say something like that, making it sound like she was confessing her feelings and asking to get back together? Could it be that she was confused by what had just happened?

"Commander, you're mistaken. If anyone should have a chance, it's you who's giving me one. Everyone saw me injure Bai Yunyun. If you're willing to give me a chance to stay in the army, I'd be very grateful. If you think my behavior was too much and want to expel me, I have no objection. It's all up to your judgment," Xia Qiuran said directly.

"That's not what I meant, yes, yes."

Lu Zhenghan didn't dare to look at Xia Qiuran, his eyes were fixed on the tips of her shoes, and his ears were so red they looked like they were about to bleed.

Xia Qiuran had never seen Lu Zhenghan so troubled before. A bad feeling welled up from the bottom of her heart, and she began to feel truly afraid.

"Commander, you're not going to send me to the police station for something this small, are you?"