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

"So what! She's just a flirtatious, shameless woman. She's only been separated from the leader for a few days and she's already seeing someone else." Bai Yunyun replied defiantly, her eyes full of disdain.

Xiao Bin scoffed: "Dr. Bai, it's not your fault that you're not as pretty as Dr. Xia, but your constant targeting and jealousy of Dr. Xia is a matter of character. This is a new era; even divorce is nothing new, let alone breaking up."

After saying that, he gave a disdainful snort: "You're making a fuss over nothing."

During his last sudden illness, he did not completely lose consciousness, and he could clearly sense Bai Yunyun's disgusted gesture.

In the end, they not only complained about his dirtiness, but even kicked him. How can someone like that be a doctor?

Xia Qiuran not only did her best to treat him, but also accompanied him to the hospital throughout the process. What difference does it make if the two of them like such a highly skilled and responsible doctor?

If he could keep Xia Qiuran by choosing a different person, he would be more than happy to do so.

"Dr. Xia, just tell us who you like, as long as they're not married, we'll definitely get them for you," Xiao Bin said to Xia Qiuran, assuming she didn't like Zhang Xiaoliang.

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Behind him, the other soldiers echoed his sentiment.

Xia Qiuran was stunned for a moment, then blinked her big eyes twice.

"What? You can get this even if you're not married?"

What does this mean? It makes it sound like she's a bandit trying to capture his wife.

Xia Qiuran didn't know how to answer for a moment. It seemed like no matter what she said, it would be wrong. She should just leave quickly.

"I appreciate everyone's kindness, but this is really unnecessary. I'll come back to see you all again when I have the chance. I'll be going now."

"Wait, Dr. Xia," Xiao Bin called out again.

After greeting everyone, he rummaged around in his pants pocket a couple more times before pulling out something wrapped in brown paper.

"Dr. Xia, it will definitely be harder for you to be out there on your own than in the army. I don't have much good stuff. This compressed biscuit was given to us by the class before. Eating a small piece can keep you full for a whole day. You can keep it."

After saying that, he stuffed it into Xia Qiuran's hand, and then stood awkwardly to the side, as if afraid that Xia Qiuran would find it disgusting, and kept observing her expression with his eyes.

How could Xia Qiuran possibly complain? These compressed biscuits are special military rations provided by the army. It is said that during the last flood relief, each person was only given two small pieces, and some soldiers were reluctant to eat them, wanting to save them for their families during their leave.

The piece that Xiaobin has in his hand must have been something he'd kept for a long time, something he wanted to bring home to his family next time he went home. In these times when everyone is struggling financially, it's probably the best thing he can offer.

Xia Qiuran: "Comrade Xiaobin, thank you. I can still make money selling plasters after I get out, so don't worry about me. I appreciate your kindness, but I won't accept the gift."

"Dr. Xia, are you complaining that there aren't enough cookies? I know it's a bit little, but these are all I have right now. I'll save them up and send them to you when the army gives out better stuff later." Xiao Bin scratched his head and quickly explained, his cheeks flushed red from his anxiety.

"You've misunderstood, Comrade Xiaobin. I just think this is too precious. I can buy food outside. Wouldn't it be a waste to give me this to eat?" Xia Qiuran replied.

Xiao Bin continued, "Dr. Xia, if it weren't for you, I might be dead. What's a cookie compared to that?"

"Yes, Dr. Xia, please accept these. I also have some dried red dates and persimmons here; please accept those as well."

As soon as Xiao Bin finished speaking, Tie Tou stepped forward and said something else.

Because of Aunt Lü, he knew in advance that Xia Qiuran was leaving today, so he prepared these things in advance.

He was misdiagnosed with heatstroke at the time, and he certainly wouldn't be alive today without Xia Qiuran. He will never forget this kindness.

"Brother Tietou, you still have children at home and parents in the countryside. You should leave these things to them."

Seeing that Tie Tou had also come over, Xia Qiuran quickly refused. Tie Tou and Aunt Lü had a family in the countryside who needed their support, and they were always struggling to make ends meet. They couldn't even afford to buy An An an ice pop. All these things in front of her were enough for their family's living expenses for a month. How could she accept them?

"Dr. Xia, you saved our lives. If we were dead, what would be the point of these food? Please accept them." Tie Tou was usually not talkative, but this time his attitude was unusually firm.

"Dr. Xia, these are some fruit candies I brought from home for you."

Then the soldiers behind him stepped forward one by one.

"Here's a notebook, you can use it, Dr. Xia."

They were all patients treated by Xia Qiuran, and now that they knew she was leaving, they all gave her their best possessions.

Xia Qiuran's gaze swept over the gifts handed to her by everyone, her heart feeling as if it were being tightly filled with something, a bittersweet feeling.

In this era of scarcity, everything here was undoubtedly the most precious gift they could offer.

Treating the sick and saving lives is her job, but she never expected that these soldiers would remember it.

A thousand words stuck in his throat, and Xia Qiuran didn't know how to express himself. If possible, he really hoped to stay here forever as a doctor for these most lovable people. But fate is cruel, and no matter how reluctant he was, he could only silently endure it.

Seeing this scene, Lu Chuan and his wife, along with Zhou Guangming, couldn't help but exchange glances.

The soldiers weren't fools. They knew better than anyone who treated them well and who genuinely cared about them. Xia Qiuran had truly done her job well, which was why everyone was so reluctant to part with her.

This is the purest camaraderie between comrades and doctors in the military. They have been soldiers all their lives, and seeing this scene now, they are naturally heartbroken.

Lu Zhenghan was even more heartbroken. This time, it wasn't just his lover who was leaving, but also a capable and hardworking colleague in his unit.

It made him feel extremely uncomfortable, both professionally and personally.

"Commander, can't Dr. Xia stay? Why should we let such a good doctor go? I heard that the higher-ups have set up some kind of suggestion box. Can't we petition together to ask Dr. Xia to stay?"

Suddenly, an unnamed soldier in the crowd spoke up.

The suggestion box has always existed, but it's mostly just for show. No one actually uses it to file complaints or suggestions, because doing so would be seen as giving the leader a hard time and indicating poor management skills.

But they couldn't care less about that at the moment, and soon, one soldier after another began to echo their sentiments.

Seeing that the crowd was starting to get restless, Zhou Guangming quickly came out to calm them down.

"Everyone, please stop making a scene. Dr. Xia is indeed an outstanding doctor in our unit, but this is the order from above. What you are doing will only make things difficult for the leaders and will not serve any purpose."

Even after he finished speaking, the crowd continued to murmur amongst themselves.

This argument clearly failed to convince the agitated soldiers.

"Political Commissar Zhou, but this regulation doesn't seem quite reasonable. Dr. Xia came before this regulation was issued, so how can she be included?"

"The higher-ups have their own deeper intentions, which are beyond our comprehension."

Zhou Guangming continued, saying that although the soldiers were no longer making a ruckus, the resentment in their eyes had not diminished at all.