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

The long-faced team leader was furious, her face turning red. If the higher-ups found out that she had caused such a big problem for the factory, not to mention what would happen to Meng Shujuan, she would definitely get a scolding. So she softened her attitude slightly.

"Meng Shujuan, I'm being lenient with you today because you're disabled. You can go and rest later, but you must come to work as usual tomorrow."

Meng Shujuan smiled slightly as if she had heard a joke. "Team Leader Zhao, I'm informing you, not discussing it with you. Whether you go to see the director or not, I'm going. My arm is seriously injured because of your improper command, and I have to take leave to go to the hospital." After saying that, she walked towards the director's office.

She now has a way out and no longer needs to be as fearful as before. Even her posture when walking is much straighter than before.

"Come back, Meng Shujuan, you're not allowed to go!" The long-faced team leader panicked completely, chasing after Meng Shujuan and shouting repeatedly.

Looking at the scene before her, Aunt Lü couldn't help but laugh and said, "This earning ability is the foundation of a person's confidence. Look at Xiao Meng now, she's a completely different person from when we first came in."

"Comrade Xiao Meng is hardworking and reliable; he'll do well anywhere." Xia Qiuran felt a little relieved.

They even bully a disabled person; these heartless people should be taught a lesson.

"Let's go back and get some more stock. Judging from today's situation, even if we bring out everything we have at home, it might not be enough to sell. Then I'll go to the pharmaceutical factory this afternoon to get some more herbs," Xia Qiuran continued.

Aunt Lü: Okay, then I'll set up my stall near the state-run pharmacy this afternoon. Be careful, the roads are too slippery after the heavy rain last night.

...

Xia Qiuran quickly returned to the army and grabbed a large basket to prepare to collect medicinal herbs.

At that time, the roads there were still dirt roads. After the heavy rain, the soil was soaked and completely softened, and there were muddy puddles of all sizes everywhere.

As Xia Qiuran walked into the courtyard, she moved carefully. Just as she reached the door, she suddenly lost her balance and swayed her hands twice, but still couldn't maintain her balance. The next second, she fell heavily into the mud.

Half of his body was covered in murky mud, and his face was also covered in mud splatters.

Xia Qiuran spat out a mouthful of mud that had popped into her mouth.

What a disastrous start! They stumbled and fell before even leaving the gate.

She staggered to her feet, and just as she turned to leave, two bicycles sped past, splashing muddy water all over her face.

Then bursts of laughter could be heard.

Xia Qiuran wiped the mud off her eyes before she could see clearly that Bai Yunyun and Sun Rong had deliberately ridden past her at high speed.

"Xia Qiuran, you work yourself to the bone making plasters every day, and even on your days off you have to go out and set up a stall, how come you can't even afford a bicycle?"

Bai Yunyun stopped her bicycle, turned around with a smile on her face, as if she were admiring Xia Qiuran's disheveled appearance.

Xia Qiuran's chest heaved twice. She was already angry enough from falling down, but she didn't expect to be tricked by these two. After wiping the mud off her face, she glanced at Bai Yunyun.

"Dr. Bai, you look really good in that outfit today."

Bai Yunyun gave a disdainful smirk. "Of course, this is a new dress I bought at a state-run store."

"Really? But it seems like something's missing." Xia Qiuran said angrily, silently grabbing a clump of mud from the ground and throwing it at Bai Yunyun and Sun Rong.

The mud was thrown with fairly good accuracy; one puddle of mud landed on the hem of Bai Yunyun's new dress, while another puddle landed on Sun Rong's front, with mud splattering everywhere.

Bai Yunyun's eyes widened instantly as she watched her newly bought dress get covered in a puddle of mud. She seemed frozen in place for a few seconds before letting out a loud "Ah!"

"Xia Qiuran, if you dare to hit me with mud, I'll never forgive you." Bai Yunyun stopped her bicycle, then gave Sun Rong a wink, and the two of them walked toward Xia Qiuran with resentment in their eyes.

Xia Qiuran rolled up her sleeves at this moment. She hadn't done farm work for nothing since she was a child, and she wasn't afraid even if they all worked together.

"Dr. Bai."

Just as Bai Yunyun and the other person were about to walk into Xia Qiuran's room, Lu Zhenghan's voice suddenly came from behind them.

Bai Yunyun recognized the voice, turned around, and immediately put on a pitiful expression, dragging out the last syllable.

"Commander, look at Xia Qiuran! She threw mud at me! This is my brand new dress!"

Lu Zheng glanced coldly at Bai Yunyun: "If you don't hurry up and ride your bicycle to splash her with water, do you think she'll throw mud at you?"

"But we didn't do it on purpose, Xia Qiuran deliberately threw it at us," Bai Yunyun continued, her voice choked with emotion. "We're all from the same regiment, how could she be hostile to her comrades?"

"Dr. Bai, I saw you the moment you rode over." Lu Zhenghan's eyes were deep and sharp, exuding an unapproachable chill, and a cold, oppressive aura emanated from him. "You and Sun Rong rode over the puddles on either side, leaving Xia Qiuran sandwiched in the middle. Who exactly is hostile to their comrade?"

Unexpectedly, Lu Zhenghan had seen the whole thing. Bai Yunyun was speechless for a moment, but continued to defend herself after a while.

"Commander, that was just a coincidence. I didn't think that much about it."

Lu Zhenghan's expression was cold and stern, his brows furrowed in gloom, as if he didn't want to listen any longer.

"If I discover such a thing again, I will punish it severely without leniency."

After saying that, he turned to Xia Qiuran and said directly.

"Xia Qiuran, I'm going to the pharmaceutical factory area later. Come with me."

Xia Qiuran picked up her bamboo basket, hesitated for a moment, wondering how Lu Zhenghan knew she had gone to the pharmaceutical factory to buy herbs.

Forget about that for now. Now that Lu Zhenghan has someone he likes, she has to be careful about what she does.

"Thank you, Commander. I'd like to go back and change my clothes first. You can go ahead," Xia Qiuran said, glancing at her own clothes.

"I'm not in a hurry, just change your clothes and go directly there."

"The doorway is fine." Lu Zhenghan showed no intention of leaving first.

"But before I go to the pharmaceutical factory, I'd like to go to the textile factory. There are quite a few female workers there who have ordered beauty cream," Xia Qiuran blinked twice and made another excuse to refuse.

Lu Zhenghan narrowed his eyes slightly, realizing that Xia Qiuran was saying these things on purpose, and said no more. "Alright, then do as you please."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the jeep.

Seeing Lu Zhenghan get into the driver's seat of the car, Xia Qiuran quickly went back to her dormitory to wash up and change into clean clothes.

Nearly an hour had passed, and Lu Zhenghan must have already driven the car to the destination. Xia Qiuran carried the bamboo basket and headed straight for the pharmaceutical factory.

Just as I reached the corner, I saw a military green jeep parked there.

Xia Qiuran was taken aback. There were only two military vehicles like this in the entire Shangchun City. So she stood there and looked at it a few more times, and found that it really was Lu Zhenghan.

Seriously, didn't you just leave? Why are you back again?

Xia Qiuran lowered her head and quietly moved her body to the side, intending to go around through another route.

After taking many detours, when I arrived at another intersection, I found another jeep blocking the road.

Upon closer inspection, it was still Lu Zhenghan.

Could Lu Zhenghan have done this on purpose?

She hasn't done anything wrong lately, so why are you blocking her way?

Xia Qiuran kept her head down, staring intently at the ground beneath her feet, intending to quietly walk along the wall.

Walking to the back of the car, seeing that Lu Zhenghan did not react at all, her heart, which had been pounding with anxiety, finally settled down. It seemed to be just a coincidence.

Xia Qiuran

Just as she was about to continue walking forward, a deep and serious voice suddenly rang out behind her, clearly calling out her name.

Xia Qiuran froze, abruptly stopping in her tracks. She then turned back and gave an awkward smile. "What a coincidence, Commander. I won't keep you any longer. I'll be going now."

After saying goodbye, he quickened his pace and left.

"Get in the car."

Lu Zhenghan had no intention of letting her go, his voice cold and crisp.

"Commander, I'm going to the textile factory. We're not going the same way, so you don't need to give me a ride," Xia Qiuran explained with a smile as she turned around.

"The textile factory is in the opposite direction from where you're going," Lu Zhenghan said casually, then took out a letter from his pocket.

"A letter has arrived from Dagang Village."