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

Xia Qiuran quickly put down her spoon and explained to Zhang Xiaoliang.

"Of course not."

"My relationship with the regimental commander is just that of a superior and subordinate. Comrade Zhang, where did you hear these rumors?"

"There's no rumor, I just always see you with Commander Lu, that's what I'm guessing," Zhang Xiaoliang said truthfully.

Hearing this, Xia Qiuran finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that there were no rumors. She glanced at Lu Zhenghan with a slightly flustered look and explained, "That's because I had official business to attend to, and Commander Lu and I just happened to run into each other."

She was once reprimanded for saying just a few words to Han Yu, and Lu Zhenghan had explicitly stated that he would have no relationship with her. Now that she has made such remarks again, she wonders if he will doubt her again and reprimand her once more.

It's a crucial time for him to be officially appointed as a military doctor, so it's best to clarify things quickly.

"Also, I once saved Commander Lu who was injured by chance, so we are somewhat acquainted. There is nothing else between us. You are so young, you must not spread rumors." Xia Qiuran added, afraid that her explanation was not clear enough.

"Oh, I understand. I won't make things up." Zhang Xiaoliang immediately nodded in agreement.

Throughout the entire process, Lu Zhenghan remained silent, yet his expression was dark and gloomy, and the surrounding air pressure seemed to drop several degrees.

"Dr. Xia, will you be attending the social gathering in a few days?" Zhang Xiaoliang asked again after taking a bite of his food.

Xia Qiuran had heard about this before; it was a joint event organized by the military and several state-owned enterprises. But she had no intention of considering it at all.

"I'm not going," Xia Qiuran shook her head, answering with absolute certainty.

"Then I won't go either," Zhang Xiaoliang said with a smile, seemingly relieved.

As Lu Zhenghan listened to their conversation, he took a small bite of his steamed bun, his deep eyes seemingly swirling with unfathomable emotions.

Just then, another person sat down next to him, and a resentful gaze stared straight at Lu Zhenghan.

"My dear Commander Lu, look at how I've trained these hands! Have some pity on your little brother, stop training like this!" Han Yu's voice, trembling with tears, followed.

Lu Zhenghan glanced at him indifferently and said, "Okay, you can train with me alone from now on."

"Never mind, forget I said anything." Han Yu immediately stopped crying, picked up his spoon and started eating.

"Comrade Han, you can go to the medical department later to get some herbs to relieve fatigue and soreness and soak your hands and feet in them," Xia Qiuran said, glancing at Han Yu's trembling hands as he held the spoon.

"Thank you, Comrade Xia, you're the best," Han Yu said, then turned to Lu Zhenghan, "Brother, are you attending the social gathering in a few days?"

"I'm not going," Lu Zhenghan replied without even looking up.

"That was arranged especially for you by Political Commissar Zhou. If you dare not go, he'll bring your blind date to your dorm room."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhenghan paused for a moment while holding the spoon, then resumed his normal expression. "Even eating can't shut you up."

"Comrade Xia, are you going?" Han Yu asked Xia Qiuran after taking a big bite of food.

"I don't want to go either." Xia Qiuran shook her head.

"No, I think you're the one who should go," Han Yu said firmly, putting down his spoon.

"Why?" Xia Qiuran looked up in confusion.

"Because I'm going," Han Yu answered loudly.

After he finished speaking, the eyes of the people at the table unconsciously turned to Han Yu.

Lu Zhenghan unconsciously tightened his grip on the spoon, his eyes suddenly darkened, and his taut jawline grew even colder and harder.

"Why do I have to go just because you're going?" Xia Qiuran asked again, puzzled.

"because…"

"Han Yu, don't forget what your mother told you when you came here."

Han Yu was about to answer when Lu Zhenghan suddenly interrupted him coldly.

"I can't forget that you told me to follow you and serve in the army properly, and never to mess around again." Han Yu had no choice but to answer Lu Zhenghan first.

"Good to know, but remember to think before you speak."

"Of course, everything I do is carefully considered, so Comrade Xia, you're right to trust me." Han Yu looked at Xia Qiuran with burning eyes, like two burning stars.

The atmosphere seemed to be getting increasingly tense, and a hint of unease surfaced in Xia Qiuran's eyes. "What should I believe?"

"Trust my foresight! This social gathering is guaranteed to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make money!" Han Yu said, excitedly slapping the table.

"Don't you know how to make plasters? I remember you said before that you could make whitening plasters and the like. There were so many people that day, so for the men, we recommended plasters for treating arthritis and strengthening the body, and for the women, we recommended whitening plasters."

"Let's team up! I'll do the marketing, you'll handle the manufacturing—isn't this a golden opportunity?"

After hearing the explanation, Xia Qiuran slowly loosened her grip on the spoon.

Lu Zhenghan's taut jawline relaxed.

"But isn't this against the policy? Speculation and profiteering are not allowed," Zhang Xiaoliang whispered to the others after hearing this.

"What's there to be afraid of? The policy has been relaxed a long time ago. The latest document indicates that you can only sell what you produce yourself and provide handicraft services. You can't buy and sell or open a shop." Han Yu replied immediately. He was most concerned about this kind of news. His parents worked in relevant government departments, so he was always the first to know about any developments.

"Comrade Han, you are truly a business genius." Xia Qiuran silently gave him a thumbs up.

...

After Han Yu said that, Xia Qiuran's mind started to work. The more people there were, the greater the chance of a successful transaction. Maybe it really was a way to get rich.

In the days leading up to the social event, Xia Qiuran made ointments whenever she had free time.

We guarantee the products are genuine and of high quality; we believe there will be discerning customers.

The plasters kept increasing in quantity, and after a few days, they filled the bamboo baskets.

At the social gathering, Xia Qiuran carried a large bamboo basket inside.

After getting the plaster, Han Yu ran into the venue and started promoting it to everyone he met.

Xia Qiuran was too embarrassed to do that, so she quietly set up a small stall near the entrance and patiently introduced the products to anyone who came to ask.

As more and more people arrived at the social gathering, Zhou Guangming and Lu Zhenghan walked in first. A few minutes later, Gao Yingting also came in with his wife, Gu Hong, who was a teacher.

This social gathering was organized by the leaders of these units together, in order to solve the problem of many young people who are of marriageable age but have no partners.

Lu Zhenghan's personal problems, in particular, were a major worry for Zhou Guangming.

"Yingting, did that female comrade you mentioned last time come today?" Gu Hong asked Gao Yingting after turning around and looking around.

A rural girl actually refused to become the apprentice of the president of the First Hospital, and her husband praised her highly. One of the reasons she came this time was to see for herself what kind of girl she was.

"Has Comrade Xia arrived?" Gao Yingting looked up and scanned the room but didn't see Xia Qiuran, so he asked Zhou Guangming.

"They should be here by now," Zhou Guangming said uncertainly.

"It's over there." Lu Zhenghan replied, his gaze fixed on an inconspicuous corner by the door.

The group looked over and saw Xia Qiuran sitting in a chair with a large bamboo basket on the ground in front of her.

When someone walks by, I pick up the plaster and explain it to them.

"This girl is not only a good doctor, but also a natural businesswoman." Gu Hongyan smiled, feeling a surge of goodwill towards Xia Qiuran as she looked at her earnest and simple demeanor.