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

His gaze was tender and burning, filled with unconcealed joy and affection. He stared intently at Xia Qiuran, and the surrounding air seemed to warm up. In their long, drawn-out gaze, there was an unyielding deep affection.

Xia Qiuran felt nervous under Lu Zhenghan's gaze. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she subconsciously held her breath, her cheeks slowly flushing a light blush.

"I was just joking that day, why are you remembering such unimportant things?"

"But I took it seriously; every word you said was important to me."

Lu Zhenghan's Adam's apple bobbed very slightly, his tone gentle and soft, as if it had a magnetic pull that deeply attracted Xia Qiuran.

Lu Zhenghan slowly leaned closer, his tall figure tilting slightly as the distance between them closed, his unique, clean and refreshing aura gradually enveloping them.

"When did you learn to be so glib? Hurry up, your leave is about to expire."

Xia Qiuran deliberately turned her head away, but Lu Zhenghan showed no intention of starting the vehicle.

He lifted his calloused fingertips and gently stroked the strands of hair on Xia Qiuran's forehead, then slowly slid his fingertips down to her cheek and then to her lower lip.

"It's okay, I've already calculated the timing."

Lu Zhenghan leaned forward little by little, initially just a tentative touch, his dry lips pressed against her slightly parted lips.

With each opening and closing of the lips, they slowly became moist, and the pressure gradually increased.

Exploring and stirring inside, Xia Qiuran subconsciously let out a muffled groan.

This sound seemed to stimulate a certain nerve in Lu Zhenghan.

The heat is intense, and my nerves are on edge.

His breathing gradually became heavy.

After a while, someone's lips were cut, and Xia Qiuran tasted a metallic rust.

Lu Zhenghan's breath hit Xia Qiuran's face, so hot that she couldn't open her eyes. The next second, his teeth gently bit her lip, causing Xia Qiuran's fingers, which were resting on Lu Zhenghan's chest, to tighten involuntarily.

After an unknown amount of time, the deep reluctance between the two turned into gentle pecking.

Xia Qiuran released her grip on Lu Zhenghan's clothes and realized that her palms were covered in sweat, and the front of Lu Zhenghan's shirt was crumpled up by her.

"Ranran, I really want us to get our marriage certificate tomorrow." Lu Zhenghan whispered in Xia Qiuran's ear, his lips close to her cheek.

"Alright, go back now. Haven't you already filled out your marriage application?" Xia Qiuran then turned around and straightened her collar.

Looking at Xia Qiuran's shy appearance, Lu Zhenghan subconsciously smiled, then leaned back in the driver's seat with a dull thud.

Seeing the water bottle in the car, he picked it up, unscrewed it, and put it to Xia Qiuran's lips.

"Are you hot? Have some water."

The cramped space, coupled with the prolonged activity they had just engaged in, had left both of them feeling incredibly hot, both physically and mentally.

Xia Qiuran took it, and her lips twitched slightly when they touched the cool water bottle rim. The water had just been burning hot from the kiss, and now it felt both itchy and numb. She took a small sip; the water was warm and had a metallic smell unique to military water bottles.

After Xia Qiuran finished drinking, she returned the water bottle to Lu Zhenghan. Lu Zhenghan took it and drank a large gulp before restarting the engine.

When the car stopped again, it was getting slightly dark outside. Her blurry shadow was reflected in the car window, and she noticed that her lips were swollen again, fuller than usual.

"Don't use that much force next time."

Xia Qiuran pouted slightly and said reproachfully.

Lu Zhenghan turned his head to look at Xia Qiuran's pouting cherry lips, the corners of his mouth curved imperceptibly, and then he quickly went up and pecked her again.

"understood."

Xia Qiuran was startled by this sudden action, pursed her lips, and quickly turned her head away.

"This is the entrance to a shelter. You're getting bolder and bolder. I'm not talking to you anymore, I'm leaving."

"I'll pick you up when you're resting so we can get the wedding preparations done," Lu Zhenghan said with a smile.

"Isn't it too early?"

"It's okay, you can leave it there for now. I'll be going now."

"Okay, be careful on the way back."

After watching Lu Zhenghan's car disappear into the distance, Xia Qiuran turned around and returned to the rescue station.

As expected, I bumped into Bai Yunyun who was waiting there as soon as I entered the door.

"You two kissed again?"

Bai Yunyun stared wide-eyed at Xia Qiuran's rosy lips as she spoke.

Xia Qiuran sighed inwardly, somewhat speechless. Why was Bai Yunyun so persistent?

We're getting married.

So he looked back and said very seriously, hoping that this would break her wishful thinking.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could Lu Zhenghan marry you?" Bai Yunyun said, but one corner of her mouth curled up in disdain.

"Why is that impossible? You can ask the commander if you don't believe me," Xia Qiuran said calmly.

Bai Yunyun approached Xia Qiuran step by step, her gaze shifting from surprise and resentment to disdain. She slowly leaned her head close to Xia Qiuran's ear, a faint smile playing on her lips.

"His marriage isn't solely his decision. Have you met his parents? Do you even know who they are?"

"The commander's parents are both intellectuals, and their thinking is far superior to that of ordinary people like us. They will definitely respect the commander's opinion," Xia Qiuran replied calmly, seemingly unconcerned.

"Hmph, who told you that? Considering you helped me today, I'll tell you the truth: even if I wanted to marry Lu Zhenghan, his parents might not agree."

Hearing this, Xia Qiuran became a little curious, not expecting that Bai Yunyun would also belittle herself.

"Yuan Qiaoling's family isn't that great either. Didn't the regimental commander's family keep trying to set them up?" Xia Qiuran retorted immediately.

"Do you know what the relationship is between Lu Zhenghan's father and Yuan Qiaoling's mother?"

Bai Yunyun's voice was very soft, but it was enough for Xia Qiuran to hear clearly.

Judging from Bai Yunyun's words, it was definitely not a simple matter that Yuan Qiaoling's mother was Lu Zhenghan's father's benefactor.

"Don't talk nonsense. Isn't it normal to arrange a marriage between children after someone has saved your life?"

"Hmph, that kind of excuse can only fool an idiot like you. Don't forget, Yuan Qiaoling and Wei Dan's imprisonment has nothing to do with you. Do you think their father would let you into his house so easily?" Bai Yunyun chuckled and then walked away with her head held high.

Xia Qiuran remained where she was, her mind a jumbled mess. Wei Dan and Lu Zhenghan's father? How could that be? This Bai Yunyun was too good at making things up; she would stop at nothing to break him and Lu Zhenghan up.

Xia Qiuran shook her head, quickly shaking Bai Yunyun's words out of her mind. She and Lu Zhenghan had been through so much, and she absolutely could not let a few words of nonsense from others disturb her peace of mind.

Besides, even if what Bai Yunyun said is true, so what? She's marrying Lu Zhenghan, not his family. As long as Lu Zhenghan is sincere towards her, that's all that matters.