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

Xia Qiuran had nothing to do after handing over her work today. Lu Zhenghan knew this, so he took a day off. If he couldn't see her today, he would probably have to wait a long time. After struggling with his thoughts for a moment, he decided that he should make things clear.

"Ranran, Dr. Zhong likes to watch movies, so I can buy her movie tickets again next time, but I only bought two tickets this time."

Lu Zhenghan put it tactfully, but this was his most direct way of expressing himself.

"What are we going to do next time? These two are just right."

Xia Qiuran blinked, but spoke directly. Then she realized something seemed off and asked tentatively.

"Brother Zhenghan, this movie, 'Maple Leaf Romance,' is a love story. You probably won't like watching it."

If today's movie were a war or military film, she definitely wouldn't have said that. But "Maple Leaf Love" is a romantic drama, long and delicate, with many tearful scenes. Xia Qiuran is sure that Lu Zhenghan would never want to watch it.

"I didn't really like watching these kinds of movies before."

Lu Zhenghan answered, but before he could finish, Xia Qiuran interrupted him.

"That's great, otherwise I would feel quite guilty. You gave me the movie tickets, but I went to see it with someone else. Now that you don't like it, I won't be polite."

There have been too many worries lately, so going to see a movie is a good idea; it can help me forget my troubles for a while.

Xia Qiuran put the movie ticket in her pocket.

Looking up again, Lu Zhenghan still seemed preoccupied, and there was no smile on his lips.

"Zhenghan, you don't seem too happy. How about I return the movie ticket to you? I can treat Sister Wenmei to dinner instead."

Could it be that the movie ticket wasn't for her, or that Lu Zhenghan had other uses for it? Xia Qiuran was so careless. She immediately took the movie ticket out of her pocket again.

"Ranran, it's just two movie tickets, why would I be unhappy? It's just that I originally wanted to go with you. We've never gone out alone before."

After Lu Zhenghan finished speaking, he looked away in a fluster, a blush creeping onto his cheeks, and his voice grew softer and softer.

Xia Qiuran paused, holding the movie ticket, and then, looking at Lu Zhenghan's outfit, instantly understood his thoughts.

So he really did want to ask her to go to the movies. It seems he specifically chose this movie.

Choosing this romantic drama film to accommodate her being a girl shows some thoughtfulness.

She was used to Lu Zhenghan's serious and rigid demeanor, and even now that they were together, she hadn't really thought about going on a date.

Lu Zhenghan isn't completely clueless, is he?

Seeing that Lu Zhenghan's ears were slightly red, Xia Qiuran suddenly felt like teasing him.

"Brother Zhenghan, but Sister Wenmei also really likes this movie. She helped me the most during my month-long internship. I'm leaving soon, and I don't want her to think I'm an ungrateful person."

Xia Qiuran sighed deeply, her expression becoming very serious, and Lu Zhenghan also began to feel nervous.

"You're right. How about I try to find another way to buy one more ticket so we can go see it together?" Lu Zhenghan replied after thinking for a moment.

"How can that be? Wouldn't that expose our relationship? Besides, with one more person around, Sister Wenmei won't feel comfortable."

"Okay then, I'll wait for you at the bookstore next to the movie theater. We'll go have dinner together after the movie."

Seeing that Xia Qiuran still disagreed, Lu Zhenghan didn't want her to be unhappy, so he had no choice but to accept reality, but in the end he still tried to fight for himself.

Xia Qiuran's lips curled up slightly, but she quickly regained her composure: "Brother Zhenghan, if I say I can't go to dinner with you, will you be angry?"

What? You can't even eat?

Upon hearing this, the last glimmer of hope and light in Lu Zhenghan's eyes gradually faded.

Her slightly raised eyelashes drooped down, concealing the disappointment in her eyes.

"No, of course not."

"Ranran, where are you going to eat? I'll just find a table nearby and sit down. I won't disturb you."

Lu Zhenghan's voice sounded somewhat aggrieved, as if he was waiting for Xia Qiuran to change her mind and show him the last bit of pity.

"Brother Zhenghan, you're such a good person, thanks."

But Xia Qiuran smiled and ran back to the hospital.

Watching Xia Qiuran's retreating figure, Lu Zhenghan felt an indescribable sense of loneliness, and he neatly fastened his collar again after it had been undone.

Although Xia Qiuran couldn't go to the movies with him, Lu Zhenghan still bought sunflower seeds, popcorn, and soda. Not knowing what girls liked to eat, he bought a little of everything.

But he was worried that if he kept going to the hospital to see Xia Qiuran, she would be unhappy. So he waited early at the entrance of the movie theater, thinking that when the two of them arrived, he would hand the things to Xia Qiuran and then go to the bookstore next door to wait.

After waiting for a while, Xia Qiuran finally came over, wearing the red plaid dress he had bought for her at the store last time.

Her skirt swayed gently with her steps, making Xia Qiuran's figure appear even more slender and well-proportioned. Her face was fair and radiant, and her eyes were soft and bright. Every move she made shone like a little sun.

Lu Zhenghan's heart skipped a beat, like a stone hitting a calm lake, causing ripples to spread.

When he got closer, he realized that Chung Man-mei hadn't come with him, and in an instant, hope surged back into his heart.

"Ranran, why didn't Dr. Zhong come? Is something wrong and he's not coming?"

Xia Qiuran took the soda and immediately replied, "No, she had something come up and will be there soon."

"oh."

The light in Lu Zhenghan's eyes fell again.

Upon seeing this, Xia Qiuran raised an eyebrow slightly, her lips curving into a light smile, her eyes bright and revealing a hint of mischievousness.

"Brother Zhenghan, I'm so sorry about today. I made you do your hair for nothing and wear such nice clothes for nothing."

"There's nothing to apologize for. I just threw on this outfit today, and my hair was only done like this because it was free. It has absolutely nothing to do with you."

With his secret exposed, Lu Zhenghan's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, and his deep eyes hurriedly looked away, no longer daring to look Xia Qiuran in the eye.

He then quickly handed everything he had to Xia Qiuran, saying somewhat awkwardly.

"Here, hurry up and go in, the movie is about to start."

"Oh dear, there are so many things, I can't carry them all," Xia Qiuran said, spreading her hands.

Lu Zhenghan glanced into the distance and realized that Zhong Wenmei was still nowhere to be seen.

"Dr. Chung hasn't arrived yet. Let me tell the ticket inspector to let you in."

"That works too." Xia Qiuran nodded.

Lu Zhenghan quickly took the things back from Xia Qiuran's hands. He was carrying a lot of things and was afraid of dropping them, so he didn't dare to walk fast.

Xia Qiuran skipped and jumped ahead, and when she arrived at the ticket checkpoint, she handed both movie tickets to the ticket checker and then stood not far away waiting for Lu Zhenghan.