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

Lu Zhenghan is such an outstanding person, he must be surrounded by many women, some of whom might be as domineering and arrogant as Bai Yunyun. But Xiao Ran is simple, kind, and naive. How could she possibly compete with that group of women?

As parents, they hope their daughter will find a good husband, but they are definitely not selling her. Lu Zhenghan's family is too prestigious. Even without considering the women who pursue Lu Zhenghan, would Lu Zhenghan's family accept their ordinary daughter marrying into the Lu family?

Just then, Xia Dazhi returned from outside carrying cooked food and overheard their conversation.

He stood there for a moment before slowly walking into the house.

"Commander Lu, you're not joking, are you?"

"Uncle Xia, I'm serious. I will definitely treat Qiu Ran well in the future. Please agree to let us be together."

Lu Zhenghan stood ramrod straight, his military uniform neat and tidy, and spoke to Xia Dazhi with a serious expression.

Xia Dazhi's expression grew increasingly serious. He subconsciously took out his pipe, lit it, and took a couple of puffs before speaking.

"Commander Lu, you must know about my family's situation. We've been poor farmers for generations, and we have practically nothing."

"Uncle Xia, I like Qiu Ran as a person, and it doesn't matter what her family background is."

Lu Zhenghan thought Xia Dazhi was afraid he would look down on the Xia family for being poor, so he hurriedly explained.

"Commander Lu, let me finish what I have to say." Xia Dazhi waved his hand and continued.

"Okay, go ahead."

"You helped our family register our household and find us jobs. We are so grateful for such a great kindness. We will repay you however you wish in the future, or even if you let us go back to the countryside now, we will not complain at all."

"But we only have this one daughter, and we will not use her to change jobs or change our household registration."

Xia Dazhi's shoulders felt heavy, and his back slumped slightly. His voice wasn't loud, but it was very firm.

After saying that, he took several deep drags on his pipe. The allure of the residency permit and the job was too great, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of pain in his heart after saying those words.

But this concerns his bottom line; he absolutely cannot back down from the birth of his daughter.

He had heard from people who had returned from the commune that now that life was getting better and better, some powerful people were no longer content with the status quo and would engage in some improper behavior behind people's backs.

The most common one is having illicit relationships with women, finding a place outside and keeping a pretty lesbian woman as a mistress.

His daughter is beautiful, but her family is not well-off. Such people are the easiest to be targeted by those with ulterior motives.

These rumors all align with Lu Zhenghan's behavior, except that Lu Zhenghan was more extravagant, treating their entire family to meals.

"Uncle Xia, you've misunderstood. It's not a change. I helped you and my brother find jobs and get your household registration done, all of which was voluntary. Even if Qiu Ran isn't with me anymore, I won't take these things back."

"I do all this just so that Qiu Ran can be happier and more relaxed."

Realizing that Xia Dazhi had misunderstood, Lu Zhenghan quickly explained.

"Would you marry Xiaoran?"

Qian Guifang stood to the side and thought for a moment before cautiously asking.

Lu Zhenghan immediately replied, "Of course, I've already filled out my marriage application and can submit it right away."

Hearing this, Xia Dazhi and Qian Guifang exchanged glances and then looked at Xia Qiuran.

"Dad, Mom, what Commander Lu said is true. We have a normal romantic relationship," Xia Qiuran nodded.

Hearing that the two of them said this, Xia Dazhi and his companion finally felt a little relieved.

"Uncle Xia, Aunt Xia, Brother Xia, I am a soldier. Today, I promise as a soldier that I will treat Qiu Ran well from now on. Xia Qiu Ran will be my only wife."

Fearing that Xia Dazhi and his wife might overthink things, Lu Zhenghan quickly and solemnly assured them.

His lips were pursed into a sharp, straight line, and his aura became serious and composed.

Seeing Lu Zhenghan's firm and sincere attitude, Xia Dazhi and his wife felt more at ease. They originally thought Zhao Feng was good enough, but they never expected to find a son-in-law like Lu Zhenghan. Their family was really lucky.

"Alright, go and get the liquor I brought. I'm going to have a good drink with Xiao Lu today." Xia Dazhi's expression relaxed as he spoke to Qian Guifang.

"Eh."

Qian Guifang responded and quickly went to get the wine.

"Dad, Lu is a soldier, he can't drink alcohol casually," Xia Pingsheng then added.

"Right, right, look at my memory. Xiao Lu drinks tea, and I drink alcohol. Today is a good day, and none of you are allowed to stop me."

Xia Dazhi, who is introverted, became the main person to liven up the atmosphere at the dinner table today. In the end, he not only drank so much that he vomited all over the floor, but also couldn't get up from the table. Lu Zhenghan had to help him to bed.

"Xiao Lu, I'm sorry to have made you laugh today. Your uncle is just too happy. He doesn't usually drink like this."

Before leaving, Qian Guifang looked at Xia Dazhi's unconscious state and said to Lu Zhenghan somewhat embarrassedly.

"It's alright, Auntie. If I didn't have to go back to the army today, I would definitely have had a drink with Uncle Xia. But my alcohol tolerance is not as good as Uncle Xia's," Lu Zhenghan replied with a smile.

"No rush, come over when you have time off. I'll cook a couple more good dishes and make sure you have a good time."

As they spoke, Qian Guifang and Xia Pingsheng escorted the two to the door.

"Mom, brother, you should go back now, we're leaving first." Xia Qiuran got into the car and waved to the two people standing outside.

"Okay, drive slowly."

The car started and slowly drove away from the courtyard.

Throughout the journey, Xia Qiuran kept glancing at Lu Zhenghan, feeling that the corners of his mouth never left his lips, and couldn't help but ask.

"What are you laughing at?"

"I've finally seen the sun." Lu Zhenghan turned his head, his eyes brimming with undisguised joy.

"What sun?" Xia Qiuran didn't react for a moment.

Lu Zhenghan just smiled and replied directly, "Once the application is approved, we'll go get the marriage certificate."

"Is everything alright at home?"

Now that she had already decided on Lu Zhenghan, Xia Qiuran wasn't so conflicted about when to get married. However, the biggest problem between the two of them now probably wasn't with her.

"Once we get our marriage certificate, I'll apply for a family housing unit. Ranran, as long as we're happy together, no one can stop us."

Lu Zhenghan rested one hand lightly on the steering wheel, while holding Xia Qiuran's small hand with the other, his deep eyes revealing a determined light.

He will never give up on the person he has chosen in his heart, no matter how difficult it may be.

After driving for most of the way, we happened to pass a desolate side road. At this point, the car gradually slowed down and finally came to a steady stop on the side of the road.

"We're not there yet, why did we stop?" Xia Qiuran asked, looking around in confusion.

Lu Zhenghan's gaze, which had been focused on the road ahead, slowly shifted to Xia Qiuran.

"Didn't you say that day that you wanted to?"

He shed his usual composure and sharpness, his deep eyes filled with tenderness and a hint of shyness, his gaze fixed intently on Xia Qiuran's brows and eyes.