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

Bai Yunyun held the blood-stained acupuncture needle, her eyes darting around in a panic. How could Zhou Guangming's head be different from the model she used in school?

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Political Commissar, I accidentally pressed the wrong acupoint."

"Don't worry, I'll go slower this time, it definitely won't go wrong."

After apologizing, Bai Yunyun immediately picked up a second needle, this time with a noticeable ruthlessness in her eyes.

She must have been out of practice for too long and her technique was rusty. This time she definitely won't make a mistake.

Just as Bai Yunyun raised her hand to insert the needle, Zhou Guangming, who had been enduring the injection, couldn't hold back any longer and stood up from his chair.

The needles that had been stuck in his head were still standing there, swaying gently with his movements. He solemnly stretched out a hand to block Bai Yunyun.

"stop."

"Dr. Bai, I feel completely cured now, and I don't need any more needles."

After saying that, he turned around and went into the bedroom, calling out loudly to Xia Qiuran.

"Xia, could you please come over and help me remove the needles from my head?"

Upon seeing this, Yuan Qiaoling immediately covered her mouth and laughed, her eyes full of mockery.

"It seems Dr. Bai needs to practice his skills more."

Bai Yunyun held a needle in her hand, wishing she could stab it into Yuan Qiaoling's mouth right away.

She graduated from a proper medical school, so how come she's not as good as that country girl?

He put down the acupuncture needles and went into the bedroom, blocking Xia Qiuran's way as she was about to remove the needles from Zhou Guangming.

"Political Commissar, since you're not going to continue acupuncture, let me remove the needles for you. After all, I'm the official military doctor in our unit."

Zhou Guangming's expression visibly changed. "Dr. Bai, let's stop. My head is already messed up; I really can't take this much torture."

Bai Yunyun choked after hearing this, her face turning red, then white, then pale. She was a veteran doctor who had worked in the medical department for several years, and she never expected to be humiliated like this today.

So Youq said to Zhou Guangming with great grievance, "Political Commissar Zhou, I graduated from a regular university and also interned at the First Hospital. How could I not even know how to remove a needle?"

"I didn't say you couldn't remove the needle. Like your aunt said, I'm just used to Comrade Xia's technique." As a leader, Zhou Guangming couldn't dampen his subordinates' enthusiasm, so he could only express himself as tactfully as possible.

"Dr. Bai, the technique you just used was really frightening. If the needle had been any thicker, Uncle would probably have had more than just a headache; he would have needed to be rushed to the emergency room," Yuan Qiaoling said quietly.

"You..." Bai Yunyun's neck turned red with anger, and her face was burning.

Unable to bear the stares of the people inside, she ran out the next second.

"Dr. Bai."

"Dr. Bai, Political Commissar Zhou didn't mean that, please don't take it to heart."

Chen Xiu, afraid of hurting Bai Yunyun's pride, shouted loudly from behind, but Bai Yunyun ran even faster.

"Auntie, Political Commissar, I'll come back later then," Xia Qiuran said after helping Zhou Guangming remove the needles from his head.

Chen Xiu glanced at Yuan Qiaoling. If she were to argue with Xia Qiuran like Bai Yunyun and give her old man two more needles, his head would probably be ruined.

He could only reply apologetically, "Then I'll trouble you, Xia."

Xia Qiuran: "You're too kind, Auntie. I'll be going now."

Seeing that Xia Qiuran had already packed her medicine kit, Lu Zhenghan said, "Auntie, I'll be going now."

Chen Xiu: "Okay, let's go, business is more important."

Yuan Qiaoling quickly stepped in front of Lu Zhenghan and said softly, "Brother, it's the weekend today. Can I go to your workplace?"

"Grandpa specifically told me to take good care of you before I came."

After saying that, fearing that Lu Zhenghan would disagree, Yuan Qiaoling brought up Lu Zhenghan's grandfather.

"No, it's not convenient." Lu Zhenghan's answer was as concise as ever.

"But what about Grandpa..." Yuan Qiaoling continued to chase after him, unwilling to give up.

I'll explain to Grandpa.

After saying that, he left Chen Xiu's house without looking back.

Yuan Qiaoling's already dark face turned even darker in an instant.

"Qiaoling, you know that Zhenghan has always been aloof since he was a child, so don't take it too hard," Chen Xiu said, trying to comfort Yuan Qiaoling, worried that she was too upset.

"Auntie, I don't take it to heart. I only blame myself for not being able to get into my brother's heart," Yuan Qiaoling said softly, trying to suppress her anger.

Seeing how pitiful Yuan Qiaoling sounded, Zhou Guangming felt uncomfortable. Although Yuan Qiaoling was a bit dark-skinned, she was obedient and sensible, making her suitable for marriage. This time, he couldn't let Lu Zhenghan act recklessly again.

"Qiaoling, don't worry. Since I promised the old commander, I will definitely find a way to bring you two together. Be patient and don't rush."

When Yuan Qiaoling heard Zhou Guangming speak, she was secretly delighted, but her face remained pitiful.

"I'm not in a hurry, Uncle and Aunt. If my brother wants to see me, you can let me know anytime."

Once she left Zhou Guangming's house, Yuan Qiaoling immediately changed her demeanor.

This obedient girl outfit is so tiring! After she marries Lu Zhenghan, the first thing she must do is quit her job and then use the Lu family's money to have some fun.

After Chen Xiu escorted Yuan Qiaoling back, she sighed deeply to Zhou Guangming.

"That Zheng Han is really something. He doesn't like pretty and capable girls like Xia, and now he doesn't like this well-behaved and sensible one either. What kind of girl do you think he likes?"

He was halfway through his sentence when he seemed to remember something, and his expression tightened.

"Oh no, do you think Zheng Han might have some unspeakable problem? Why don't we call a doctor from outside to come and take a look at him?"

Zhou Guangming frowned immediately and denied it, saying, "What nonsense are you talking about? Zheng Han has been strong and healthy since he was a child, and he rarely gets sick. What illness could he possibly have?"

"Then how come a grown man like him has no interest in that kind of thing at all?"

Chen Xiu looked worried. Lu Zhenghan's parents were busy with work, and since she married Zhou Guangming, Lu Zhenghan often stayed by her side. She and Zhou Guangming did not have any children, so she had long regarded Lu Zhenghan as her own child.

Zhou Guangming thought for a moment, seemingly lost in thought: "Old Chen, have you noticed that Zheng Han seems to be treating Xia differently?"

Chen Xiu: "Really? I haven't been paying much attention. Regarding the two of them, didn't Zheng Han already make it clear before that it's impossible for them to be together?"

"It's unlikely that the two of them will get together. What I mean is that Zheng Han really admires Xia's abilities right now. Maybe it would be helpful to have Xia try to persuade Zheng Han about this matter," Zhou Guangming continued.

"Will this work?" Chen Xiu asked doubtfully. They had been talking to each other for years without any effect, but Xia's persuasion worked!

"Give it a try, I'm completely out of ideas anyway."

As he spoke, Zhou Guangming rubbed his head, which had just been pricked and was still throbbing.

...

With a try-it-and-see attitude, Chen Xiu went to the infirmary and earnestly pleaded with Xia Qiuran, hoping that she could persuade Lu Zhenghan.

"Auntie, the regimental commander is an adult and my superior. It's not really appropriate for me to advise him on this kind of thing."

Xia Qiuran refused repeatedly after hearing this. She knew Yuan Qiaoling's character well and was too busy trying to dissuade her to actively push Lu Zhenghan into a fire pit.

Chen Xiu, however, still looked expectant: "Xia, your aunt can tell that Zheng Han's attitude towards you is obviously different now. He appreciates capable people, especially since you are such a young and outstanding talent in all aspects. Zheng Han might listen to some of what you say."

Xia Qiuran had no choice but to agree for the time being.

Before setting up her stall again, Xia Qiuran specifically sought out Lu Zhenghan.