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

Xia Qiuran stared blankly in the direction the train had disappeared, tears streaming down her face. The usually composed and dignified Xia Qiuran could no longer control herself and began to pound the ground with her fists, her sobs growing louder and louder.

The rough, hard cement floor on the platform cut her knuckles, causing them to bleed slightly.

Tears streamed down her face, soon soaking the front of her clothes. Her shoulders trembled uncontrollably, and her throat was dry and parched, making it hard to breathe.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. It's all my fault for being so insecure. I thought you only liked me for a short time. Although you said it sincerely, as time went on and with the pressure from others, you would eventually change your mind."

"I really didn't expect you to make such a big decision, preferring to go to that desolate border rather than stay. I underestimated your intentions."

Xia Qiuran cried as she spoke, saying that she felt as if she had personally lost something very precious. With every breath, her heart ached dully, and she felt very regretful, but she was powerless to do anything about it.

"Lu Zhenghan, don't worry, I'll come find you after I've dealt with the disaster victims."

Xia Qiuran wiped away her tears and shouted again towards the front. Since Lu Zhenghan had already helped her settle her family, she had nothing to worry about. Suzhou was a tough place, and if she applied to be transferred there, her superiors probably wouldn't have any reason to disagree.

Yes, that's the way to do it. Lu Zhenghan has done so much for her. If she misses this opportunity, she may never meet such a devoted man again. Now that she's set her sights on him, she must seize this chance.

Where are you going to look for me?

Just as Xia Qiuran was crying her heart out, a familiar voice suddenly rang out from behind her.

In an instant, all the sounds around seemed to fall silent. Xia Qiuran froze, and a violent cry suddenly caught in her throat.

She quickly turned her head and saw an officer in a crisp military uniform, carrying luggage, standing upright in the breeze.

And who else could this person be but Lu Zhenghan?

Xia Qiuran wiped away her tears with her sleeve, rubbed her eyes with the back of her hand, and after confirming that it was not a hallucination, she quickly stood up and ran over.

Overwhelmed with joy, Xia Qiuran could no longer care about anything else.

She gripped his waist tightly with both arms, her strength bordering on obsessive, as if if she let go, he would leave again with the train.

"You didn't leave, that's great."

"Yes, the ticket is fake, and the train conductor wouldn't let me on the train."

Lu Zhenghan was surprised that Xia Qiuran would come, and he was overjoyed to hear what she had just said.

"Great, then I should go thank the person who sold the fake tickets."

Xia Qiuran replied without thinking, but realized halfway through her sentence that something seemed off.

Who would dare sell fake military tickets?

But who cares? As long as Lu Zhenghan didn't leave.

"Ranran, let go of me first."

Lu Zhenghan looked at his grandparents and Zhou Guangming, who had appeared at some point, and said somewhat reservedly.

"No, if I let you go, you'll leave. Don't worry, Zheng Han, I've thought it all through. If we absolutely have to go to Suzhou, we'll go together. I'm not afraid of hardship."

Xia Qiuran not only didn't let go, but tightened her arms even more, her voice carrying a hint of coquettishness.

"Someone's coming," Lu Zhenghan continued.

"Even if there are people around, it's not allowed. If you want to watch, then watch. We don't have any shady relationship."

Xia Qiuran thought Lu Zhenghan was referring to pedestrians on the street. Scenes of farewells are common at train stations. Although it's a bit inappropriate for them to hug like that, it's not uncommon, and usually no one would say anything.

The three men had already reached the two of them, and Lu Zhenghan had no choice but to greet them first.

"Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle Zhou."

Grandpa and Grandma?

Upon hearing this, Xia Qiuran's mind went blank. She quickly let go of her hands, throwing all her emotions to the back of her mind, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

"Grandpa, Grandma, Political Commissar Zhou."

Xia Qiuran greeted them with her head down, her face already as red as a persimmon, her heart and eyes filled with embarrassment and helplessness.

"Zheng Han, come here for a moment."

Lu Chuan sighed inwardly but didn't say much. After speaking, he walked to the other side.

Xia Qiuran then tactfully stepped back several steps, giving them space to talk.

"Is that why you rejected Nie Ru?" Lu Chuan asked coldly as he walked to the side.

I originally thought Lu Zhenghan was just rebellious and didn't want to follow other people's arrangements, but I didn't expect that he and Xia Qiuran had never broken up.

In the past, he wouldn't have interfered too much in the affairs of young people, but now that it involves the retention or loss of national talent, he has to see it through to the end.

"No, even without Xia Qiuran, I wouldn't be with Nie Ru. I don't like Nie Ru, that's the real reason," Lu Zhenghan replied with certainty.

After so much time, seeing that Lu Zhenghan was still unmoved by reason, Lu Chuan was so angry that he wanted to punch him a couple of times. He pointed at him with his finger and said with exasperation.

"Zhenghan, you weren't like this before. We usually indulged you in everything, but how could you make such a mistake when it comes to matters of great importance?"

"I didn't let Guangming submit your transfer application, and I deliberately gave you that fake train ticket. As long as you listen to your family, everything can go back to the way it was before."

Lu Chuan softened his tone. He explained that when he agreed to Lu Zhenghan's request to go to Suzhou, his original intention was just to scare him and make him back down. He had even asked Zhou Guangming to tell him about the hardships of Suzhou. He never expected that none of this would shake Lu Zhenghan's determination.

Later, he simply got a fake train ticket, betting that Lu Zhenghan would turn back at the last minute. However, he miscalculated in the end. If the train conductor hadn't recognized the fake ticket, Lu Zhenghan would probably have already boarded the train to Suzhou.

"Grandpa, I would like to ask for your permission regarding my personal matters."

Lu Zhenghan spoke again, neither humble nor arrogant, but with great determination.

Lu Chuan opened his mouth, "You'll regret this someday." In the end, he only said this one sentence, then turned and walked away without looking back.

Xia Qiuran watched this scene from the side. She knew without even listening that the talks had broken down again. She walked over and gently took Lu Zhenghan's hand.

"I'm here, I'll face this with you."

After this incident, Xia Qiuran saw Lu Zhenghan's determination. Such resolute and devoted love should not be betrayed. For this reason alone, she was willing to face all the difficulties ahead with him.

"Thank you, Ranran."

To be honest, this was the first time in Lu Zhenghan's life that he had openly defied his grandparents' demands. He didn't know what the consequences would be, and he felt a little sad. But now that Xia Qiuran was by his side, he seemed to have gained a lot of strength, which helped him to cheer up and face the difficulties ahead.

"I should be thanking you. If it weren't for you, I still wouldn't have learned to love someone wholeheartedly. Being loved is happiness, and having the ability to love others is also happiness."

Xia Qiuran straddled Lu Zhenghan's arm and leaned on his shoulder, the afterglow of the setting sun shining on the two of them.