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

"Director Bai, Xia is from the countryside, and she has already done a great job. How can she be compared to Dr. Bai, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth?" Han Yu didn't know how to say those roundabout things, so he could only express his dissatisfaction directly.

Unexpectedly, these words struck a chord with Bai Xia, who immediately smiled and said, "Xiao Yu, you are quite right about that. Some people's fates are predetermined. The good ones will continue to be good, and the bad ones will not change no matter how hard they try."

After saying that, he glanced at Xia Qiuran, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Although Xia Qiuran was also angry, she could only hold back because Bai Xia was Bai Yunyun's aunt and Bai Yunyun had a special relationship with Lu Zhenghan.

Han Yu wanted to retort but didn't know how. He was still young and inexperienced, and he couldn't argue with a seasoned veteran like Bai Xia. If he said something wrong, he would make things worse.

Bai Yunyun glanced at Xia Qiuran out of the corner of her eye, her eyes practically radiating the gaze of a victor.

"Director Bai, I remember that Dr. Bai's parents were exonerated and returned to the city less than two years after being sent to labor camps. The great man advocated that we accept re-education from the poor and lower-middle peasants, which shows that there are things we can learn from the countryside: simplicity, determination, and fearlessness of hardship and fatigue. But what you are saying now sounds like you are looking down on the countryside."

Lu Zhenghan placed one arm on the table, his voice not loud but steady and powerful, his gaze sweeping lightly over Bai Xia's face, exuding a strong sense of pressure.

His soldiers would not tolerate being bullied by an outsider.

Bai Xia's face turned ashen. She hadn't expected Lu Zhenghan to accuse her of such a serious crime. The current situation was unstable, and if she said the wrong thing, she could be sent back to the countryside for "re-education." She had been to the countryside herself, and she never wanted to experience that kind of life again.

"Zhenghan, you're joking, kid. I've lived in the countryside myself, how could I look down on country people?"

"Comrade Xia, stop what you're doing and come eat with us." To quickly quell the remark, Bai Xia reluctantly invited Xia Qiuran over.

After Xia Qiuran brought the last soup dish to the table, she glanced at the seats and found that only Lu Zhenghan or Bai Yunyun had chairs next to them.

Although she didn't like Bai Yunyun, she still took her rice bowl and sat down next to Bai Yunyun to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

But as soon as she sat down, Bai Yunyun covered her nose with her hand because Xia Qiuran smelled of cooking oil. Although the movement was small, the people at the table could still see it clearly.

Chen Xiuqi rolled her eyes. Her ancestors for three generations were all farmers, yet she dared to look down on them, rural people. "Xia, go sit next to Zheng Han."

"Hey." Chen Xiufa said, and Xia Qiuran had no choice but to change her seat.

Bai Yunyun hadn't expected her plan to backfire, but at this point, she could only bite her lower lip in resentment.

After Xia Qiuran sat down, her knee accidentally touched Lu Zhenghan's leg. Both of them shrank back at the same time, and Xia Qiuran even pulled her chair to the side. Now that his relationship with Bai Yunyun was unclear, he had to be careful about his distance.

Lu Zhenghan noticed this action, his pupils contracted almost imperceptibly, and he simply spoke up again.

"Political Commissar Zhou, it seems some rumors have been circulating in the army these past few days."

"Oh? What rumor is it?" Zhou Guangming asked casually.

"Some people are saying that I have a close relationship with Dr. Bai."

After Lu Zhenghan finished speaking, the people at the table unconsciously looked at him.

I never expected Lu Zhenghan to bring this up in public.

Zhou Guangming put down his chopsticks in surprise. He had not heard any similar rumors in the army, especially about Lu Zhenghan, whom he cared about the most. Could it be that he had not done his job well during this period and had neglected the lives of the soldiers as the political commissar? He couldn't help but start to blame himself.

Bai Yunyun lowered her head shyly. If this were to be brought up in public, could it mean that Lu Zhenghan was going to publicly acknowledge her? Just thinking about this made her heart pound.

Xia Qiuran silently ate a mouthful of rice. It seemed that what she said to Lu Zhenghan that day had worked. Lu Zhenghan was preparing to take on the responsibilities that a man should bear.

"Here, I want to clarify that Dr. Bai mistakenly judged that there were enemy planes present that day, so he approached me out of fear. We were just ordinary comrades-in-arms."

Lu Zhenghan spoke sternly, as if he were holding a meeting in the operations department of the regiment.

"Dr. Bai, am I right?" After saying that, he didn't forget to confirm with Bai Yunyun.

He nearly broke the chopsticks in Bai Yunyun's hand, but forced a smile. "Yes, Commander Lu is absolutely right. I rushed over because I was scared."

"Okay, I hope everyone can stop such rumors in time and do not spread or believe them." After saying that, he glanced at Xia Qiuran out of the corner of his eye.

Xia Qiuran lowered her head and swallowed the rice in her mouth, almost choking. So there really was an "enemy plane". She misunderstood Lu Zhenghan so much that day, and she wondered if Lu Zhenghan would be angry.

"Alright, alright, since it's a misunderstanding, let's not say any more. There's a long road ahead, who knows what the future holds?" Lu Zhenghan is really cold-hearted, he doesn't know how to save face when he speaks. To avoid making Bai Yunyun feel awkward, Bai Xia quickly changed the subject and put two large pieces of chili peppers on Xia Qiuran's plate.

"Come on, Comrade Xia, eat more chili peppers to ward off the cold."

It must be that Xia Qiuran, with her seductive appearance, who is trying to seduce Lu Zhenghan. Otherwise, why would Lu Zhenghan abandon his own niece?

Bai Yunyun told me that she heard Xia Qiuran say in the cafeteria that she is most afraid of spicy food. This time, you can eat your fill of spicy food.

"Eat up, Comrade Xia! These chilies were grown with great effort by the farmers; we can't waste them," Bai Xia urged again.

"Thank you, Director Bai."

Xia Qiuran had no choice but to pick up a piece of chili with her chopsticks and take a bite. As soon as it entered her mouth, her mouth was immediately numbed by the spiciness.

Lu Zhenghan noticed Xia Qiuran's appearance and guessed what was going on. Without much hesitation, he silently handed her the bowl under the table.

Xia Qiuran saw it but didn't move. Instead, she picked up the chili pepper she had already bitten, as if to say that she had already bitten it and couldn't give it to anyone else.

However, Lu Zhenghan still did not take the rice bowl under the table.

Xia Qiuran glanced at the large chili peppers in her bowl again. If she ate them all, she would definitely cry from the spiciness. She decided to give them to someone who could eat chili peppers. Then she quickly put the chili peppers from her bowl into Lu Zhenghan's bowl.

Lu Zhenghan then slowly took back his rice bowl, placed it on the table, and used his chopsticks to eat it all with a blank expression.

Xia Qiuran was afraid that Bai Xia would put more chili peppers on her plate, so she simply turned slightly to the side to block Bai Xia's view.

"Comrade Xia, could you go to the kitchen and get me some vinegar? I like to eat something sour with my meals." Bai Xia noticed everything and thought to herself, "That little vixen dares to play tricks on me," before continuing to give orders.

"Okay." Xia Qiuran nodded.

After taking a bite, Bai Xia frowned. "Oh dear, this is too sour. Comrade Xia, could you please get me some sugar to neutralize it?"

"Director Bai, just tell me what you need. Comrade Xia is also a guest I invited," Chen Xiu said, unable to stand by and watch.

"It's alright, Auntie, I'll go get it." Xia Qiuran showed no displeasure, immediately got up and went into the kitchen, bringing back some sugar. However, upon returning, she first asked Bai Xia, "Director Bai, are you sure you want me to serve you?"

"What's wrong? Comrade Xia, are you annoyed? Young people these days have such big tempers. Political Commissar Zhou, look at these soldiers under your command. If it comes to things like promotions, you'd better keep your eyes open." Thinking that Xia Qiuran couldn't stand her difficult behavior, Bai Xia immediately adopted a high-pitched tone.

"Director Bai, you've misunderstood. If you're sure you want my services, then I will."

"I'm sure, how can I not be sure?"

Xia Qiuran smiled and not only brought the candy, but also fulfilled all of Bai Xia's requests afterward.

After the meal, Bai Xia asked Xia Qiuran about her part-time basket weaving job again, and insisted on ordering two elaborately patterned baskets.

Then she complimented Xia Qiuran on how well she had braided her hair, and let her hair down to indicate that Xia Qiuran should comb it for her.

She completely treated Xia Qiuran as her personal nanny.

Xia Qiuran did as she was told, but Bai Xia showed no sign of restraint and even stretched out her feet, which were wearing plastic sandals.

"Xia, my shoes are a bit dirty. Could you take them and clean them for me? The weather is nice outside now, they'll dry in no time."