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

After finishing his tasks for the day, Lu Zhenghan was told by his grandmother that he had to go home to sleep at the family compound. He didn't want to argue with his grandparents, but he also didn't want to comply, so he insisted on waiting until the last minute before lights out before leaving the office.

When I went back, I was carrying a whole box of dumplings.

Jin Yingyue and Lu Chuan had been sitting on chairs in the room. When Lu Zhenghan returned, Jin Yingyue immediately went to greet him.

"Zhenghan, why are you so late today? Did you have extra practice?"

"No, it's just that the exercise plan for next quarter was prepared in advance, so it took a little longer."

After Lu Zhenghan came in, he placed the lunchbox on the table. The heavy sound made Jin Yingyue immediately realize that Lu Zhenghan hadn't eaten the dumplings inside.

She sighed silently in her heart, took the dumplings back to the kitchen, and understood that this was her grandson's silent protest against them, but when faced with matters of principle, she could only choose to wrong Lu Zhenghan.

"You know about Nie Ru's situation, right? Tell me your thoughts."

At this moment, Lu Chuan, who was leaning back in his chair, picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and said.

"Grandpa, I disagree with this." Lu Zhenghan said directly without much hesitation.

"Because you still like Xia?" Lu Chuan paused for a moment before continuing to ask.

"It has nothing to do with Xia Qiuran." Lu Zhenghan was afraid of causing Xia Qiuran trouble again, so he immediately and firmly refused this time.

"Then there's no problem. The man is unmarried and the woman is unmarried. This is just an ordinary blind date we've introduced to you. There's nothing wrong with you going to see him."

"Grandpa, marriage is not a business transaction. If I have the chance, I will make things clear to Nie Ru in person. I will also serve the country in my own way. I will absolutely not agree to this kind of marriage that makes things difficult for myself and lets others down."

Lu Zhenghan stood to the side and finished speaking in one breath, his back straight as a board, his military uniform collar fastened tightly, just like his current thoughts, without the slightest intention to loosen or back down.

Lu Chuan, who had been showing some patience, suddenly darkened his expression and slammed his enamel teacup heavily on the table, making a loud "clang".

"How dare you! Since ancient times, marriages have been arranged by parents and matchmakers. What kind of business is this? Why do you have to make it sound so rude?"

"Nie Ru studied abroad from a young age and is a top talent. Even your father, who is so learned, needs her help. With such a wife arranged for you, what more could you ask for?"

Lu Chuan's chest heaved heavily, and his breathing became much heavier. Upon seeing this, Jin Yingyue immediately stepped forward and patted his back.

Lu Chuan paused for a moment before continuing.

"Okay, listen to me, you should ask for leave to visit your family tomorrow, and we'll go back to Beijing together."

"grandfather."

Lu Zhenghan wanted to retort, but was stopped by a look from Jin Yingyue.

"Zhenghan, you're not a child anymore. Your family won't harm you. Just listen to your grandfather on this matter."

Grandpa was old and had suffered many old wounds on the battlefield when he was young. Lu Zhenghan was afraid of upsetting him, so he could only silently return to his room.

late at night.

Lu Zhenghan tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. He went outside into the courtyard and kept looking in the direction of the girls' dormitory.

More than his family's pressure to get married, he cared about what Xia Qiuran said.

...

Xia Qiuran also counted sheep in bed for a long time before falling asleep.

Today she asked Lu Zhenghan if he had ever had a girlfriend, and Lu Zhenghan did not answer directly. Does that mean he has had a girlfriend before?

Did they start dating when they were in school or when they were in the army? Were they good-looking? Given Lu Zhenghan's sentimental nature, why didn't they get married?

Numerous questions buzzed incessantly in her ears like bees.

The noise was making her feel annoyed.

The next day finally arrived, and Lu Zhenghan arrived at the army canteen with a bruise on his face.

Han Yu saw Lu Zhenghan from afar and chased after him. After seeing that he hadn't slept well, he couldn't help but smile and whispered something to him.

"Cousin, I heard you're being pressured to get married again."

Upon hearing Han Yu's words, Lu Zhenghan paused in his hand holding the spoon, and his eyes instantly became alert.

"You knew all along?"

Han Yu quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, I only found out yesterday when I called my mom. I just came to tell you as soon as I saw you today."

Hearing Han Yu say this, Lu Zhenghan continued eating. He had always regarded Han Yu as a brother. If even Han Yu knew this and didn't tell him, it meant that everyone was working together to keep it from him alone. He really didn't know how he would stay in this house.

"Cousin, but speaking of which, this blind date is really nice. Why don't you just agree to it?" Han Yu said while eating.

Lu Zhenghan replied without looking up, "What do you know, kid? Go eat your food."

Han Yu pursed his lips and didn't say anything more, but he couldn't help but mutter to himself that if it came down to interpersonal skills, he was much better than his cousin.

Lu Zhenghan took a bite of the steamed bun, and then, as if he had thought of something, he chewed the bun more and more slowly, opening his mouth several times before finally speaking.

Have you ever had a romantic relationship?

Han Yu blinked, not expecting Lu Zhenghan to ask him such a question. Was he falling for him? Was the iron tree about to bloom?

"You can't tell my mom what I'm saying," Han Yu leaned forward and whispered.

Lu Zhenghan gave a faint "hmm".

"I have a girl I really like, and she likes me too. But we're in different places right now and can't be together. Once I recover, I'll definitely go back to find her."

A blush appeared on Han Yu's face after he finished speaking.

"Did the girl you like ever say anything like, 'If it's a good match, we'll be together; if it's not, we'll break up. Relationships have their ups and downs, it's normal'?" Lu Zhenghan continued casually.

Han Yu thought for a moment, then quickly shook his head.

"No, anyone who says such things isn't really planning to be in a serious relationship. It's a matter of attitude."

Although he usually likes to joke around and is a bit unconventional, he is very sincere when it comes to feelings. If someone said something like that to him, he would definitely not be happy.

"You think so too?"

Lu Zhenghan's heart sank even further, and he even felt like he couldn't eat the steamed bun in his hand. It seemed that he wasn't the only one who thought this way. Did Xia Qiuran really not intend to be with him properly?

As soon as she finished speaking, Xia Qiuran walked into the canteen. Recently, she had been training with the class every day, and her appetite had increased a lot. She could eat two big steamed buns and a bowl of porridge in the morning.

A girl eating so much will definitely be laughed at.

After seeing Lu Zhenghan was also there, she hesitated for a long time while getting her food, but in the end she only chose to get one steamed bun.

I don't know why, but ever since I got together with Lu Zhenghan, I've become especially cautious and always subconsciously pay attention to my actions.

After Xia Qiuran finished getting her breakfast, she sat down at the table next to the two of them.

"Sister Xia, come sit here, there are empty seats," Han Yu said again.

"It's okay, I'll sit here."

Xia Qiuran glanced at Lu Zhenghan out of the corner of her eye. Before, when they weren't in a relationship, they could sit and eat together without caring about others or being gossiped about. Now that their relationship has changed, he has become reserved. Love is really quite strange.

"Dr. Xia, why are you eating so little today?"

As soon as Xia Qiuran sat down, two soldiers from the same squad sat down next to her and looked at her lunchbox with some surprise.