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

"Isn't this a Chinese class?" Xia Qiuran was a little confused, but she didn't ask any more questions and went back to her seat.

"Bai Ganshi has something to do today, so this class will be changed to an English class. Everyone, please take out your English textbooks. Those who don't have their textbooks can share one with another person," Lu Zhenghan said as he returned to the podium.

How could they just change classes like that? Xia Qiuran glanced at Lu Zhenghan and took out her English book from her bag.

During the class, she tried her best not to look into Lu Zhenghan's eyes or think about irrelevant things. She just followed Lu Zhenghan's train of thought and listened attentively to the lesson, taking notes as needed.

As soon as the bell rang, Xia Qiuran quickly packed her books and ran out.

Lu Zhenghan closed his English book. Because there were so many people, he just calmly watched Xia Qiuran's hurried appearance without greeting her.

Xia Qiuran, carrying her schoolbag, quickly walked to the dormitory building. Looking at the crack in the wall where she and Lu Zhenghan had once spent time together, she sighed, turned around, and chose another path.

If Lu Zhenghan was waiting for her there, she didn't know what to say. If Lu Zhenghan wasn't waiting for her there, to be honest, she was quite sad. This would prove that Lu Zhenghan didn't care about her at all, so it was better not to go that way. That way, she would never know the answer and would feel better.

After wandering around for a few more minutes, Xia Qiuran finally arrived at the dormitory entrance. She wiped the sweat from her brow and prepared to enter the dormitory.

Xia Qiuran.

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind.

She recognized that voice all too well.

"Commander." Xia Qiuran turned around and saluted.

"We haven't finished explaining the practice problems yet, why are you leaving after class?"

Lu Zhenghan's deep eyes were fixed on Xia Qiuran, like a bottomless, icy pool that was about to engulf her.

Xia Qiuran glanced at him and then lowered her head. She was clearly not the one who made the mistake, but for some reason, she seemed even more afraid to meet Lu Zhenghan's gaze.

"Commander, it's too late today. I'll ask you for help another day."

Lu Zhenghan took another step forward and stood steadily in front of her, looking down at her with his eyes lowered, the shadow enveloping her.

"Xia Qiuran, I think being a military doctor is a waste of your talents. You should be sent to be a reconnaissance soldier. I almost failed to catch you that day."

Lu Zhenghan had been watching Xia Qiuran all day, wanting to say a few words to her, but Xia Qiuran would quickly hide whenever she spotted him, always choosing the most crowded spot.

Lu Zhenghan didn't want to make too much of a fuss and arouse suspicion, so he could only wait until night school started and switch classes with Bai Ganshi in advance.

For the entire class, he spent almost all his time thinking about how to explain to Xia Qiuran. It was indeed wrong of him not to tell her about Nie Ru's existence, but they didn't have much of a relationship to begin with, and he was afraid that if he told her, Xia Qiuran would overthink it. Unexpectedly, she still found out about it from someone else.

"Commander, there are so many people watching, I should go back first." Xia Qiuran looked around and took two steps back.

"I'll just say a few words. Nie Ru was my childhood playmate, but she was just a playmate. We haven't seen each other since she was five years old. The bathing that the political commissar mentioned was something I did when I was very young and didn't know any better."

"Also, no matter who she is, it's not possible for us. I will absolutely not marry her."

Lu Zhenghan lowered his voice, which was not loud, but his tone was firm and unwavering. His eyes were also bright and open, without the slightest hint of evasion.

Xia Qiuran remained silent for a moment before speaking.

"Commander, actually, from a practical point of view, you and Comrade Nie Ru are indeed a better match."

"Ranran, we're really fine."

Lu Zhenghan was getting a little anxious. He had never coaxed a girl before and didn't know what to say at this moment. Seeing that Xia Qiuran didn't speak, he softened his voice a bit more.

"Ranran, didn't we agree not to say these things that would affect our relationship? Believe me, I will never be with her."

"So, in your heart, is emotion more important, or is the country more important?" Xia Qiuran asked, looking into Lu Zhenghan's eyes.

He didn't expect Xia Qiuran to ask that question, and he didn't give a direct answer.

If we look at the literal meaning, he is a soldier whose most important task is to protect the country, and nothing can be above the country.

In that moment of silence, Xia Qiuran understood Lu Zhenghan's choice.

"The country comes before the family. Your choice is not wrong. If I were in your shoes, I would definitely choose the country as well."

"It's time, I really have to go."

Xia Qiuran turned and left, leaving Lu Zhenghan standing there for a long time.

He doesn't understand why emotions and country must conflict. Is it really right to give up without even trying?

The next day, Lu Zhenghan, still in a state of distress, received another urgent phone call.

Putting aside his troubles for the moment, he hurried to the communications room.

"Zhenghan, there's been a landslide, and all the people living down the mountain have been affected. The hospital is short-staffed. Could you send some medical personnel over?"

On the other end of the phone, Gao Yingting's anxious voice came through quickly.

"I understand, Dean. I'll take them there right away."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhenghan quickly put down the phone and walked outside. When he reached the door, he instructed Xiao Zhang.

"Go and notify the medical department to leave two people on duty, and the rest of you should assemble at the entrance."

"Yes."

After assembling, he and Zhou Guangming each drove a car to expedite the transport of the medical staff from the clinic to the First Hospital.

Due to the unusually heavy rainfall this year, a dangerous mountain near Shangchun City collapsed due to lack of pressure.

There was a small village at the foot of the mountain, where many people were trapped.

Initially, police officers were involved in the rescue and search efforts, but the situation seemed to be getting worse, and finally, the higher authorities decided to send in the army to help.

After leaving the hospital, Lu Zhenghan personally led his soldiers to the disaster area.

In the face of disaster, personal feelings seem insignificant. Xia Qiuran had no time to think about those troublesome things and devoted herself to the work of treating and saving lives.

After a day and a night of treatment, Xia Qiuran was so exhausted that she stood to the side wiping away sweat, but it seemed that there were more and more injured people in the hospital.

"Dean, the blood bank is running out of blood. We're about to run out of all blood types." Zhong Wenmei ran over to Gao Yingting.

"Go to the newspaper office and the TV station to appeal to all citizens to donate blood."

"But there is a pregnant woman who urgently needs type A blood, and I'm afraid we can't wait that long."

Xia Qiuran stood aside listening to everything. She remembered this pregnant woman. Besides the baby in her belly, she had two very young children, and her father was still unconscious. If anything happened to her, the whole family would be finished.

"Dean, I have type A blood, I'd like to donate blood," Xia Qiuran said immediately after thinking for a moment.

"no."