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

Lu Zhenghan turned around because he was being stared at.

"Don't drink alcohol anymore." After saying that, she picked up the steamed egg custard and walked out.

"Oh dear, how can we let the team leader serve us food? Give it to me quickly." Zheng Shun saw that Lu Zhenghan was carrying steamed egg custard and hurriedly went to greet him.

"Comrade Xia Qiuran seems to be drunk. You should probably pack up here." Lu Zhenghan said, glancing behind him out of the corner of his eye.

"Yes, yes, we'll clean up right away after we finish eating," Zheng Shun replied.

At this moment, Xia Qiuran also came out of the house rubbing her head. "Squad Leader Zheng, I think I can't go on. You guys eat, I'm going back first."

"Then let your aunt take you home."

Seeing that Xia Qiuran could barely walk, he turned to his wife and said, "Go and see Xia off."

"What are you sending! This is the military base, do you think any bad guys would dare to come here? Besides, isn't Commander Lu right there? Would he just watch Xia get drunk and pass out on the way and do nothing?" Chen Xiu then pulled Zheng Shun's wife, who had just gotten up, back down to sit.

"It's okay, no need to see me off, I can walk by myself." Xia Qiuran waved her hand, tapped her head twice, and turned to walk back.

Lu Zhenghan didn't say anything, he just silently followed behind.

Xia Qiuran swayed slightly, as if she were walking on cotton; the alcohol was really strong.

Just as I reached the intersection, I tripped over a stone and fell forward uncontrollably.

Lu Zhenghan quickly stepped forward and stretched out his arm, and Xia Qiuran fell softly and limply into his arms.

Xia Qiuran, who was not very lucid, opened her eyes slightly and looked at Lu Zhenghan, who had a deep face, a high nose bridge, and a taut and cold jawline. She suddenly smiled and said, "Commander Lu, now that I look at you more closely, you seem to be even more handsome."

Lu Zhenghan pursed his lips and immediately helped Xia Qiuran up. "If I find you drinking again, the military regulations will be strictly enforced."

Xia Qiuran stood obediently, but Lu Zhenghan took a few steps and realized that Xia Qiuran had not followed.

Looking back, I saw that Xia Qiuran's rosy face was covered with two lines of tears, her eyelashes were wet and drooping, she was wiping away her tears and sobbing softly, she looked so soft and pitiful.

Looking at Xia Qiuran like this, Lu Zhenghan felt a sudden tightness in his heart, and he was at a loss for what to do.

Perhaps he said something too harsh.

"Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited in the military, and you can't even cry." Lu Zhenghan walked back with a stern face, but his voice softened considerably.

But Xia Qiuran acted as if she hadn't heard anything and just stood there crying.

"Xia Qiuran, you're a woman, why do you have to drink like those male soldiers?" Lu Zhenghan said helplessly. If his soldiers were men, he would have kicked them long ago if he found out they were like this, but how should he deal with a drunken woman who was acting out of line?

Seeing Xia Qiuran's red eyes and the constant tears, Lu Zhenghan raised his hand and held it in mid-air for a moment before finally lowering it.

"Alright, I'll take you to a state-run restaurant for a little drinking on the weekend at most," he said after thinking for a while.

Xia Qiuran slowly stopped crying and wiped her tears with her sleeve.

"I miss my mom and my older brother. Zhao Feng said he fell down again last time. I wonder how he is now."

"I went to ask the squad leader for leave, and the squad leader said that reservists can only get one day off, but my home is too far away, and I can't get back in one day."

Fueled by alcohol, Xia Qiuran finally spoke out what she had been holding back. After crying it out, she felt a little better and continued to sway gently as she walked forward.

...

Since the internship slots at the First Hospital won't be available until next month, Xia Qiuran has been temporarily assigned to work in the medical office for the time being.

But as soon as I got there, I received another notification.

She was to accompany Lu Zhenghan to Dagang Village to survey the route.

Looking completely bewildered, Xia Qiuran quickly went to Lu Zhenghan's office.

"Comrade Xia Qiuran, Dagang Village is your hometown. You are familiar with the road conditions there. Hurry back and pack your things, and come with me to survey the route for digging the canal." Lu Zhenghan spoke first after arriving at the office.

"Going back to Dagang Village?" Xia Qiuran stood there, stunned, and blinked.

Has he struck it lucky lately? He got an internship and can go home without having to ask for leave.

"What, you don't want to go?" Lu Zhenghan looked up.

"I'm willing, I'm willing, I'll go back and pack right now." Xia Qiuran realized what was happening, nodded immediately, and then ran back to her dormitory to pack her things.

It's just a pity that I left in such a hurry this time that I didn't have time to buy gifts for my family. But being able to go back is already a blessing, so how can I ask for more?

...

"Zhenghan, Dagang Village is quite far from the flood site. Is it necessary to dig canals there as well?"

At the entrance of the military base, Zhou Guangming, who had come to see Lu Zhenghan off, asked with some confusion.

"Although Dagang Village is a bit far, it's located in a low-lying area, so it's better to be cautious," Lu Zhenghan replied seriously.

Zhou Guangming thought for a moment and said, "Hmm, you're right. Be careful on the road."

At this moment, Xia Qiuran also walked over carrying her luggage.

Watching the two leave, Zhou Guangming recalled how Bai Xia's behavior at dinner that day was really excessive, even he couldn't stand it. It was normal for Lu Zhenghan to protect Xia Qiuran, and now he was taking Xia Qiuran on official business without any hesitation. It seemed that Lu Zhenghan really didn't have any other intentions.

When the two arrived at the bus station, Lu Zhenghan suggested that they buy some dry food first, since the journey would be long, and asked Xia Qiuran to get on the bus and wait for him.

Xia Qiuran carried her luggage and got on the car first. The narrow and old car was so small that it was not even big enough for two people to walk normally. Xia Qiuran held onto the shiny black artificial-made seat and found the back seat. When she put her luggage on the luggage rack, she accidentally bumped into the shoulder of the big man next to her. Xia Qiuran quickly apologized.

"Sorry, comrade, I accidentally bumped into you."

The muscular man glanced at Xia Qiuran, and seeing that she was alone, said, "You bumped into me and hurt me. Is it all over if you just say sorry?"

Xia Qiuran felt that the peanuts looked familiar, but she couldn't quite place where she had seen them before. Following the principle of avoiding trouble, she took out a bag of peanuts from her handbag.

"I still have some peanuts here that I brought with me. You can eat them on the way."

"I don't eat peanuts." The burly man wasn't having any of it, and then suggested, "How about this, you sit next to me. I have a lot of stuff, and since you're thin, I can put my stuff at your feet."

A hint of disgust flashed through Xia Qiuran's mind. "No, there are two of us." She then sat back down in her seat.

"You won't be able to, huh? Then I'll have to sit here with you." The burly man snorted and sat down next to Xia Qiuran.

Xia Qiuran was trapped inside her seat, unable to get out or make a move, and became extremely anxious. "My things are already here. If you keep this up, I'm going to call the ticket seller!"

"The ticket seller is in charge of selling tickets. I bought a ticket and got on the bus. Who can tell me what to do?" The burly man's eyes kept wandering over Xia Qiuran.

It absolutely disgusted Xia Qiuran.

Just then, the car slowly started moving again.

"Driver, it's not time yet, why did you drive off? There are still people who haven't gotten on." Xia Qiuran hurriedly called out.