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

Early the next morning.

Lu Zhenghan usually washes yesterday's clothes while washing his face.

Xia Qiuran walked over and saw that Lu Zhenghan's white vest, which he was washing, had already been worn with holes, so she said casually.

"Commander Lu, you are really frugal. You can't bear to throw away your vest even though it's so worn out. If it were some young people, they would have thrown it away long ago."

young people?

These words seemed to trigger something in Lu Zhenghan, who was stunned for a moment before replying.

"It can still be worn after some repairs. Sometimes being too young isn't necessarily a good thing." With that, he took the washed vest and walked away.

Why does he seem angry? Xia Qiuran scratched her head, puzzled. Was it wrong to praise him for being frugal? This man really is emotionally unstable.

"Is your older sister home? Come out and see who's here!"

Just then, the courtyard gate was pushed open, and Wu Caifeng and Qian Yuejin walked in with Zhao Feng's mother, Fan Chunfen.

Qian Guifang and Xia Dazhi quickly came out to greet her, "His aunt is here, please come inside and sit down."

Wearing a blue Dacron shirt, Fan Chunfen glanced at Qian Guifang, who was dressed in coarse cloth, as she walked, and then snorted coldly.

"Guifang, why do you always dress so sloppily? Anyone who didn't know better would think you were begging for food."

Qian Guifang seemed to be used to the other person's attitude, and forced a smile as she replied, "I work at home every day, so wearing such nice clothes is useless."

"That has to be close enough. Dressed like that, your children would be ashamed of you."

Fan Chunfen gave a disdainful smirk. At that moment, Xia Qiuran also came out of the house, nodded slightly, and her gaze was calm.

"Our family wasn't well-off, so we couldn't dress as well as my aunt, but every family has its own way of living. My brother and I never felt that my mother's clothes were anything shameful."

Fan Chunfen glanced coldly at Xia Qiuran, exuding a foxy charm. She even dared to look up and talk to her now. If Zhao Feng hadn't insisted on having Xia Qiuran, she wouldn't have come to this poor place.

"It's been a while since I've seen Qiu Ran, and her tongue has become much sharper." Fan Chunfen smiled contemptuously.

Xia Qiuran: "Auntie, you flatter me. I'm just telling the truth."

Fan Chunfen frowned, her eyes filled with displeasure, and turned to look at Qian Guifang. "Guifang, I came to see you today and brought you a bottle of fine tea." Then she placed the canned tea jar on the table.

Xia Pingsheng stood to the side and carefully examined the contents of the jar. He curled his lip, a clear look of disdain flashing in his eyes. "Isn't this just leftover tea leaves from the supply and marketing cooperative? They've gotten damp."

"What do you know? Have you ever drunk tea?" Fan Chunfen immediately rolled her eyes at Xia Pingsheng and rebuked him coldly.

"How come I didn't know? The day before yesterday, Lao Zhang, who worked with me, said that Zhao Feng's father gave him some tea leaves for free, just like this one. He made me a cup too, and I almost choked after drinking it. My mouth was full of tea leaves that I couldn't spit out cleanly," Xia Pingsheng said truthfully.

He put this in the donkey feed, and the donkeys wouldn't eat it, but now they're sending it to them like a treasure. Qiu Ran really made the right decision to break off the engagement.

"Auntie, you should take this back. Our family doesn't deserve to drink it," Xia Qiuran said.

Fan Chunfen's face changed, she was furious, "A whole family of poor wretches, and you still dare to pick on them!"

"Gui Lan, your girl is so capable, she'll have a hard time finding a husband in the future." Seeing that Xia Qiuran and his sister didn't give him face, he turned to the honest Qian Guifang.

"Don't worry, Auntie, even if I become an old maid and stay at home, I won't bother you with anything," Xia Qiuran said before her mother could speak.

This time, Fan Chunfen completely lost her guard and didn't even bother with the most basic politeness anymore. "Qian Guilan, Xia Dazhi, I've sent a gift to your family but I've made a mistake."

Qian Guifang and Xia Dazhi were actually angry at Fan Chunfen's arrogant attitude, but their honest nature, honed over the years, prevented them from showing their anger. However, they also didn't want to be subservient and ingratiating like before, so they simply remained silent.

Seeing that his usually meek and mild-mannered sister and brother-in-law were silent, Qian Yuejin, who had come along with them, personally went up to comfort Fan Chunfen.

"Sister-in-law, don't be angry, calm down, I'll talk to them."

Then, with a long face, he yelled at Xia Qiuran, "Xia Qiuran, let me tell you the truth, we're here today to give your family face, so don't be ungrateful."

"Then tell me, Uncle, how did you manage to give our family face?" Xia Qiuran asked calmly, without showing any fear.

Qian Yuejin tilted his head back and began to speak in a pretentious tone, "Your aunt's son, Zhao Feng, is a sentimental person. He doesn't want to see your family continue to suffer poverty, so he said he can give you another chance and the bride price can be 80 yuan."

"80 yuan?"

Xia Qiuran repeated herself in surprise after hearing this.

Upon seeing this, Fan Chunfen's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Never seen so much money before, have you? If it weren't for my son's sentimental nature, do you think a poor girl like you could have such a good life?"

Xia Qiuran chuckled, then said unhurriedly, "Even if it's 80, I still won't marry her. Let your son give up on that idea."

Fan Chunfen was so angry that her eyes widened and her fists clenched tightly.

"You brat, how dare you talk like that!" Qian Yuejin roared, pointing his finger at Xia Qiuran.

Xia Qiuran showed no fear. "Uncle, I advise you to be more honest. Wagging your tail too obviously will make people look down on you."

"This is outrageous! Today I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of your parents, you ill-mannered brat!" Upon seeing this, Qian Yuejin immediately picked up a fire poker from the side.

To facilitate this, the Zhao family promised to give them a bicycle ticket. Today, they'll beat Xia Qiuran into submission, even if it means a fight.

"stop."

Just as he raised the fire poker, Lu Zhenghan, who had finished hanging up the clothes, walked over.

Fan Chunfen sized up Lu Zhenghan, then suddenly realized, "So that's why you wanted to break off the engagement. It turns out you had a lover outside."

"Don't talk nonsense, this is our leader," Xia Qiuran immediately retorted.

"What leader? I bet she's his mistress." Fan Chunfen walked up to Lu Zhenghan, her eyes filled with venom. "And she's a soldier, she has no shame at all. Let me tell you, don't be fooled by her seductive looks, she's been having an affair with my son for a long time."

Lu Zhenghan stared coldly at Fan Chunfen, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes. "Insulting soldiers is illegal."

"Ha, then hit me, hit me!"

Fan Chunfen, however, acted as if she had heard a joke. She was certain that Lu Zhenghan would not hit a woman, so she puffed out her chest and shouted at Lu Zhenghan. Then she kicked and smashed Xia Qiuran's pickled vegetable jar.

"My husband is the director of the supply and marketing cooperative. Let's see who dares to lay a hand on me."

Seeing the only jar in the house being kicked to pieces, Xia Ping was so angry that her face turned red. "You wicked woman, I'll fight you to the death!" Then she rushed over, leaning on her crutch.

However, Qian Yuejin blocked his way and shoved him to the ground, yelling, "Get out of the way! A cripple like you dares to come up here and start gesturing!"

Xia Qiuran quickly went over to help Xia Pingsheng up, glaring fiercely at Qian Yuejin. "What right do you have to hit someone?"

"He's a cripple, what can I do if I beat him up? Hurry up and come with me to see Zhao Feng, or I'll beat you up too." Qian Yuejin said, reaching out to grab Xia Qiuran's arm.

But as soon as he reached out, he found his wrist was clamped tightly. When he looked up, he saw Lu Zhenghan standing next to him with a cold expression.