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

"Uncle Xia, Aunt Xia, please don't stand on ceremony with me, get in the car."

"This is a rideshare, it doesn't cost a penny."

Seeing that he couldn't persuade Xia Qiuran, Zhao Feng grabbed Qian Guifang's arm again. Bringing them to the hospital was a favor, and taking them back after the treatment would be another favor. With so many favors owed to him, he didn't believe the Xia family would still have the nerve not to marry Xia Qiuran to him.

At this point, Qian Guifang and Xia Dazhi were also at a loss. They still owed the hospital so much money, so saving some money on transportation would be the best thing. But looking at the truck loaded with cargo like a small mountain in front of them, they really didn't know how to get on.

Xia Qiuran pulled her parents over and stood in front of her, looking defiant: "Zhao Feng, can't you understand? My dad just had surgery and can't be jostled around too much, let alone tied up on top of me."

Zhao Feng merely curled his lips slightly, his eyes carrying an indifferent attitude, even a hint of "poor people are so pretentious."

"Qiu Ran, it's not like I haven't been injured before. Last time I got such a big cut on my calf, I came to the city in this same car. It wasn't that serious."

They used to live in the same commune, so Xia Qiuran knew which time Zhao Feng was referring to, and immediately answered.

"Last time you took the return trip, and there wasn't a single item in the truck bed. Your parents made the truck bed softer than a bed. How can this be compared? Besides, it was an emergency. If you had waited for a long-distance bus, your calves would probably have been ruined."

Zhao Feng rolled his eyes, realizing he couldn't win the argument with Xia Qiuran, and immediately changed the subject.

"Qiu Ran, don't be stubborn. My dad has already made arrangements with the driver. Even if you don't take the ride, the favor has already been given and can't be taken back."

Zhao Feng's brows furrowed with impatience. He had heard that Lu Zhenghan no longer wanted Xia Qiuran, so he was now the ceiling that Xia Qiuran could reach. It was time to take some action to make Xia Qiuran restrain her temper so that she would be easier to control in the future.

"Besides, didn't you tell me to find a car that day?"

Now that I've brought you here, you won't sit down. Aren't you just playing with me?

Seeing Zhao Feng's face made Xia Qiuran feel as if she had been transported back to her previous life. Over the course of her life, Zhao Feng had practically swindled her out of everything, and now he still wanted to control her? He was dreaming.

"I meant hiring a car to take my dad back to the commune, not tying him up like cargo. Zhao Feng, put away your shrewd calculations. I'd rather carry my dad back to the commune on my back than take your car."

Zhao Feng's face turned cold: "Qiu Ran, the driver went out of his way to come to the hospital just for you. The gas alone cost several yuan. And when we got to the commune, my dad had to give out cigarettes and provide meals. All of this was for your family's sake."

Zhao Feng kept rambling on and on, every sentence he uttered was about money, making Xia Qiuran feel nauseous.

They want her to pay for the losses? Dream on! Even if she threw her money into the river, it wouldn't benefit Zhao Feng.

"That's your problem, it has nothing to do with me."

She glared at Zhao Feng and was about to leave, but Zhao Feng kept buzzing around Xia Qiuran like a wasp, as if he would die if he didn't get a reward.

Just then, a military green jeep drove up from not far away and slowly stopped by the roadside, its wheels kicking up a thin layer of dust.

Then the car door was pushed open smoothly, and a long leg wearing military shoes landed first.

Then Lu Zhenghan, dressed in military uniform, walked down the road with unhurried steps. Every step he took was steady and powerful, exuding a strong aura that came from years of battlefield experience. Just by standing there, the unique toughness and majesty of a soldier was overwhelming.

"What's wrong?"

Lu Zhenghan glanced coldly at Zhao Feng and asked Xia Qiuran.

"It's nothing. My dad was discharged from the hospital today, and I was just about to take them to the station."

Xia Qiuran didn't say much, and helped Xia Dazhi to leave.

Lu Zhenghan, however, turned slightly to the side, subtly blocking Xia Qiuran's path. His deep-set eyes and cold, sharp gaze were as cold as Han Gang's. He spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

"Didn't I tell you to wait for me?"

He looked straight ahead as he spoke, not glancing at Xia Qiuran once, and showed no sign of anything unusual.

After saying that, he walked over to Qian Guifang and Xia Dazhi, naturally took the luggage from Xia Qiuran's hands, and handed it to Xiao Zhang.

"Uncle Xia, Auntie, you can get in this car. I'll have Xiao Zhang drive you home."

Qian Guifang and Xia Dazhi exchanged a glance, feeling extremely uneasy. They had already taken good care of them when they were hospitalized, but now they were being driven back to the commune in a car. How much gas would that long journey take?

Their daughter is only a reserve soldier now. Even if she becomes a regular soldier, she probably won't get such good treatment.

Seeing their concerns, Lu Zhenghan immediately added.

"Auntie, Uncle Xia, you don't need to worry. Xia Qiuran is a skilled doctor and has treated many illnesses for the soldiers in our regiment. Now that she is in trouble, the regiment will naturally help her solve the problem."

After a moment's hesitation, Xia Dazhi made another suggestion.

"Commander Lu, why don't you just have the driver take us to the station? The journey back to the commune is too far and will use up a lot of fuel."

Xia Dazhi calculated that sending him to the station would cost at most one or two yuan in gas money. This would both save Lu Zhenghan face by showing consideration for his subordinates and save him money. That should be acceptable, right?

As for the car that Zhao Feng had found, it wasn't that he was deliberately being disrespectful and refusing to ride in it. His surgical incision was still throbbing, and if he were really tied to it and transported back to the commune, he would probably lose his life there.

"This little bit of oil is nothing compared to the contributions Dr. Xia has made. Auntie, Uncle Xia, you can go back now. You can call me if you have any problems in the future."

"I've put some water and dry food in the car. If you don't like it, I'll go buy something else."

After Lu Zhenghan finished speaking, Xia Qiuran glanced into the car and saw a large net bag full of groceries on the back seat.

Canned goods, cookies, peach shortbread, and milk powder...

"Commander, forget about the stuff. I bought steamed buns for my parents."

They had only been together for two days, and she had already received so many benefits. Lu Zhenghan might not say it, but what was he really thinking? Xia Qiuran didn't want to owe him too much, so she tried to open the car door to take the things out, but she couldn't open it no matter how hard she tried.

"The food is all sealed. If you can't finish it, you can take it home and eat it slowly."

Lu Zhenghan turned around and leaned against the car door, speaking seriously.

"Comrade Xia Qiuran, as long as you stay in the army and work diligently, that will be your way of repaying the army."

Lu Zhenghan's expression was deep and unreadable, but he glanced at Xia Qiuran out of the corner of his eye, his gaze carrying the unspoken tenderness between the two.

Others didn't pay much attention, but Zhao Feng saw it clearly. Were they exchanging glances right under his nose? Didn't they say they had broken up? How could they still be like this? They simply didn't respect him at all.

"Commander Lu, if I'm not mistaken, this is a government vehicle, isn't it? Using a government vehicle for private purposes seems to be a violation of discipline."

"Even if Xia Qiuran has made contributions to the army, her job is to be a doctor. She was just doing her duty. Isn't it unfair to the other soldiers?"