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

Xia Qiuran took the required medicine and asked calmly.

Upon hearing that she was bleeding profusely from her lower body, Bai Yunyun immediately looked disgusted; she would never go to see a doctor for that kind of illness.

"I'm not good at treating gynecological diseases, you should go instead."

"Okay, sir, if you feel unwell, you can call me. I'm right over there."

Worried that Bai Yunyun might not receive proper treatment, Xia Qiuran gave the injured old man one last piece of advice before leaving.

After a long day of work, Bai Yunyun was exhausted and felt like her bones were about to fall apart. She finally got a short rest when it was time to eat.

"Xia Qiuran, you must be very tired. Why don't we talk?"

Bai Yunyun, who had never experienced such a high level of work intensity, finally couldn't hold back after dinner and came to find Xia Qiuran.

"What do you want to talk about?" Xia Qiuran asked casually, sitting on a chair outside.

Bai Yunyun: "I can give you anything you want, just don't make me do any more work."

Xia Qiuran's eyes suddenly lit up: "You can have anything you want?"

"Of course, you should know my strength." Bai Yunyun immediately reverted to her arrogant demeanor, raising her chin high as she spoke.

Xia Qiuran pretended to think deeply for a moment.

"Alright, I want all the destroyed homes of these disaster victims to be repaired by tomorrow."

Once the houses are repaired, the two of them can naturally go back. If that's really the case, then that would be fine too.

"Are you crazy? How is this possible!" Bai Yunyun immediately shouted.

"If it's impossible, then stop talking and get back to work." This time, Xia Qiuran glanced at Bai Yunyun with an even more disdainful look, as if to say, "Is that all the strength you have?"

...

force.

Lu Zhenghan arrived at Zhou Guangming's office.

The sharpness he usually displayed when handling official business had faded from his eyes, replaced by an unyielding silence.

"Are you really sure? Once this is handed in, there's no turning back."

Under the dim light at his desk, Zhou Guangming frowned and asked the question with a very serious expression.

"Submit it. Actually, if it weren't for this sudden landslide, this application should have been submitted long ago."

Lu Zhenghan glanced at the envelope on the table; it was his application, which he had written long ago, to be stationed in Suzhou.

He didn't want to marry Nie Ru; he couldn't get over that hurdle in his heart. Rather than staying here and being constantly persuaded by everyone, he would rather find another way to defend his country.

"Zhenghan, if you do this, your family will be heartbroken. You should..."

"Uncle Zhou, could I ask the organization for one last favor? I'll even exchange it for my previous military merits."

Lu Zhenghan understood what Zhou Guangming wanted to say. He had heard enough of these words and didn't want to hear any more, so he interrupted.

He had made many contributions on the battlefield before, and according to military regulations, he could make some personal requests, but he never did. Now that he was about to leave, this was the last thing he could do.

...

After talking with Zhou Guangming, Lu Zhenghan applied for two hours of time to go out. When he arrived at the rescue station, he found Xia Qiuran still busy picking out Chinese medicine.

On the makeshift bed to the side, Bai Yunyun was already asleep.

He stood to the side and watched Xia Qiuran for a long time before she turned around.

As dusk settled over the green tents of the rescue station, it fell directly on Lu Zhenghan's face, turning half of his cheek a warm orange and the other half shrouded in a soft shadow.

The crisp military uniform was gently swayed by the evening breeze, and the afterglow flowed down the edges of the epaulets.

The solemn military bearing blended seamlessly with the sunset atmosphere, creating a serene yet captivating scene that made it difficult for Xia Qiuran to look away.

"How was your day? You must be exhausted," Lu Zhenghan said as he walked over.

Xia Qiuran wiped the sweat from her forehead and immediately replied, "Fortunately, the condition of all the wounded has basically stabilized. There are a few cases of infection, but it's not a big problem."

"That's good. Is Bai Yunyun obedient? Has she talked back to you?" Lu Zhenghan glanced at the sleeping Bai Yunyun again.

"No, since I've let her be my assistant, I definitely have a way to manage her," Xia Qiuran replied with a smile.

For some reason, I felt that Lu Zhenghan seemed different today. He seemed to have something on his mind, and he seemed very unhappy.

The disaster relief efforts have come to an end, and everything is now moving in a positive direction. What is there to be unhappy about?

"By the way, these are my notes. They cover Chinese, math, and English. If you learn them all, you should have no problem passing the college entrance exam."

Lu Zhenghan handed the cloth bag he had been holding to Xia Qiuran. During the handover, their fingers accidentally touched, and Lu Zhenghan immediately pulled them back, clenching his fist tightly at his side.

Xia Qiuran noticed this action and felt increasingly uneasy. Why did it sound like a farewell message? In the military, a regimental commander is not usually transferred away without a special mission.

"Thank you, Commander. Are you going on a long trip?"

After Xia Qiuran took it, she tentatively asked a question.

"No, you can't go back to night school while you're at the shelter. This is so you have time to review, so don't fall behind in your studies," Lu Zhenghan immediately denied.

Xia Qiuran: "I know, it definitely won't happen."

"And you should learn to be more assertive in the future. Stick to what you believe is right. Bai Yunyun's father is the deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Health Bureau, but he doesn't actually have that much power. Officials are most afraid of rumors. When things get out of hand, they are more cowardly than ordinary people."

Although Lu Zhenghan entrusted Yan Jun to take care of Xia Qiuran, he was actually very worried and just wanted to protect her as much as possible.

Tell Xia Qiuran about Bai Yunyun's family background, hoping that she will have a sense of proportion in her future actions.

"Zhenghan, are you hiding something from me? Do you have a mission? Is it dangerous?"

The more Lu Zhenghan acted this way, the more panicked Xia Qiuran became. Involuntarily, the plot of a novel where the male protagonist encountered danger during a special mission and never returned flashed through her mind.

"Don't overthink it. I'm just worried that you'll be bullied by Bai Yunyun. This is a peaceful era, where would we find so many dangerous missions?"

Lu Zhenghan tried to raise his hands, which were hanging at his sides, several times, but in the end he slowly lowered them. When he finally raised them, he only patted Xia Qiuran's shoulder. There seemed to be a dark look in his eyes, making it impossible for Xia Qiuran to tell if he was serious or not.

After saying this, Lu Zhenghan didn't linger, turned around and walked back to the jeep.

Looking through the rearview mirror, he quietly watched Xia Qiuran standing still.

He originally wanted to take Xia Qiuran to Suzhou, but later Xia Qiuran told him that she wanted to calm down. He thought about it seriously for a long time and realized that it would be too selfish to do that. He couldn't control Xia Qiuran's life.

Xia Qiuran's brother and parents will all depend on her in the future, but Suzhou is a harsh and cold place, and it is so far away. If Xia Qiuran really goes there, what will happen to her family?

With Xia Qiuran's abilities, she will surely make a name for herself within three years, and her future prospects are limitless.

It seems they were destined to meet but not to be together; I can only hope they will live in peace forever.