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

Xia Qiuran's heart skipped a beat. "Isn't this my usual appetite?"

His gaze then wandered around nervously, and his smile became much stiffer.

Honestly, I'd rather not sit here.

"No way, I saw you eat two steamed buns, two big bowls of porridge, and a lot of pickled vegetables for breakfast yesterday," the soldier continued, his voice clear enough for everyone around to hear.

"Dr. Xia, I haven't touched this steamed bun yet, why don't you eat it?"

Just as they thought Xia Qiuran had used up all her meal tickets, another enthusiastic soldier added, "I was just saying that."

"I have some here too."

Faced with one steamed bun after another being handed to her, Xia Qiuran wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground.

"Thank you, but no need. I'm just not very hungry today," Xia Qiuran said with a dry laugh.

As for Lu Zhenghan, he didn't dare to look at him again, for fear that Lu Zhenghan would take the steamed buns from his lunchbox as well.

After quickly finishing the steamed bun in her hand, Xia Qiuran said goodbye and left the cafeteria, walking faster and faster as if afraid that someone would catch up with her.

After returning to work around 10 PM, Xia Qiuran's stomach started rumbling.

I could only silently pick up my water glass and take a big gulp of water.

Bai Yunyun noticed Xia Qiuran's action from her seat, and a light flashed in her eyes. She then took out the ox-tongue biscuit she had placed in her desk and called out.

"Sun Rong, come here."

Sun Rong, who was mixing the medicine, put down what she was doing and went over.

"for you."

As Bai Yunyun spoke, she placed a large piece of sticky ox-tongue pastry in Sun Rong's hand.

The long, white crust is flaky and layered; a light touch with your fingertips will cause the flaky crust to fall all over your hand. Once broken open, it is filled with a rich, creamy, and salty pepper filling.

Sun Rong's eyes practically lit up when she looked at the ox-tongue pastry in her hand.

With a gentle bite, the sweet and salty aroma of sesame and Sichuan peppercorns hits your nose. It's not oily or cloying; the soft filling paired with the thin, flaky crust makes it more and more fragrant with each chew.

She took a big bite, her face full of satisfaction.

"It's delicious, thank you Dr. Bai."

Although she didn't know why Bai Yunyun would suddenly give her such delicious snacks, she didn't care. If there was food to eat, she had to eat as much as possible.

"Don't mention it, I have plenty of food here, like peach shortbread and cookies. Come and get some if you want."

Bai Yunyun arranged all the food on the table, her gaze fixed on Xia Qiuran's direction, a secret sense of satisfaction welling up inside her.

Xia Qiuran glanced at it out of the corner of her eye, then silently swallowed.

Watching others eat when you're hungry is like torture.

At the same time, she secretly vowed that no matter who she met tomorrow, she would make sure to eat her fill.

"Dr. Xia, the team leader wants you to take your internship manual from the First Hospital." Just then, Xiao Zhang suddenly ran over and said.

"Okay, got it."

Seeing an excuse to leave, Xia Qiuran immediately took the manual and went out.

Bai Yunyun's gaze unconsciously followed Xia Qiuran as she went to find Lu Zhenghan again. How shameless!

Why can't Xiao Zhang take the manual back? Why do you have to deliver it yourself?

Sun Rong, who was standing next to her, quickly finished the ox-tongue pastry in her hand and reached out to grab the peach shortbread on the table. At this moment, Bai Yunyun slapped her hand down and her face darkened.

"Dinner's almost ready, just have a piece."

After saying that, he stuffed those things back into the drawer.

Sun Rong could only reluctantly withdraw her hand, then turned around and licked the crumbs off her fingers.

Upon arriving at Lu Zhenghan's office, Xia Qiuran first handed over the handbook with both hands.

"Report, the entire internship manual is here."

"Okay, I'll submit this again. The results of your previous internship probably can't be changed, but given your outstanding performance, we've made a special exception and approved another spot. Once all the formalities are completed, you can be promoted directly to physician." Lu Zhenghan said calmly after taking the document.

"Thank you, Commander." Xia Qiuran saluted to express her gratitude.

"I'll head out now if there's nothing else."

She didn't show much expression on her face. Although she had gotten promoted this time, it was a blessing in disguise. If Bai Yunyun hadn't called so many people to cause that farewell, she would probably be selling plasters on the roadside by now.

She couldn't fight against the powerful; there were some things she was destined to be powerless to resist. Moreover, the person dealing with her was Lu Zhenghan's father. Without Lu Zhenghan, she might not even have gotten that internship spot. Even for her sake, she couldn't pursue the matter any further.

Xia Qiuran turned to leave when Lu Zhenghan called out to her again.

"etc."

Xia Qiuran immediately stood at attention: "Yes."

Lu Zhenghan didn't look up, and seemingly casually took out a pink box wrapped with a milky white ribbon from under the table.

"Eat this before you go, there's a spoon in the lunchbox."

Xia Qiuran's eyes widened instantly when she saw the beautiful box. She glanced at the doorway before asking.

"What is this?"

Seeing Xia Qiuran's concerns, Lu Zhenghan said first, "Don't worry, I've had Xiao Zhang keep watch outside. He'll announce whoever comes first."

"This is a cream cake. Someone gave it to my grandma, but she doesn't like it, so I took it out."

Cream cake!

Xia Qiuran immediately perked up.

This was her favorite food. She had eaten the leftover birthday cake from the Zhao family's birthday celebration twice in her previous life, and the taste remained etched in her memory.

But I never had the chance to eat it again.

This is now an absolute luxury item. Compared to the pastries that Bai Yunyun brought, it's like Louis Vuitton or Coupe de France in later generations. Compared to roadside stalls, you can't buy it even if you have money. You need special cake tickets, and only a very small number of special people can eat it.

Xia Qiuran stepped forward and gently pulled the ribbon to open the bag. The moment she opened the box, a rich milky aroma wafted out.

The cake was square and only the size of a palm, with a frilly border around the edge and a canned cherry on top. Xia Qiuran couldn't help but swallow her saliva just looking at it.

"Wow, it's so beautiful!" she exclaimed, smiling at Lu Zhenghan. "Commander, can I really eat this?"

"Of course, it's for you."

Seeing Xia Qiuran's joyful expression, Lu Zhenghan felt a surge of inexplicable happiness. However, because he was still troubled by what she had said before, he simply gave a curt reply.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

Xia Qiuran licked her lips, carefully sat down holding the cardboard box, picked up Lu Zhenghan's spoon, scooped out a small piece, and put it in her mouth.

The soft, chewy cake base melted on her tongue with silky cream, leaving a delicate milky aroma in her mouth. Her eyes suddenly brightened, and then her eyebrows curved into a beautiful arc.

Perhaps it was because she was hungry, but Xia Qiuran felt that the cake in front of her was much tastier than the one she had eaten in her previous life. It was sweet but not greasy, and the aroma lingered in her mouth after just a little bit.

A few drops of white cream inadvertently smeared her glistening lips and a trace of milk on the tip of her nose, but instead of looking rough, they added to her delicate and charming appearance.

Lu Zhenghan had been quietly watching from the side, his gaze falling on the corner of her lips smeared with cream. His Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily as he tried to suppress the urge to reach out and wipe it off for her.

"This is so delicious! It's the best thing I've ever eaten."

Xia Qiuran ate in small bites, her eyes filled with the satisfaction of eating sweets and a pure, soft, and charming innocence.

"Commander, you're so kind."

Lu Zhenghan's face remained sullen, but a hint of helplessness appeared in his eyes.

"One piece of cake will suffice."

"So, do you think we're a good match?"