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

Bai Xia felt that her professional skills had been severely insulted, and she had to teach Xia Qiuran a lesson this time.

"Xia Qiuran, you really are getting cocky just because I've given you a little taste of your own medicine. Do you think I, a doctor with over twenty years of experience, am inferior to a mere young girl like you?"

Xia Qiuran spoke calmly: "Director Bai, human life is at stake. I may not argue with you over a short time, but I hope you will not treat the patient's life as a joke."

"Such arrogance! Are you implying that only you can cure this disease, and I can't?"

"I'm not going to do it your way, what can you do about it?"

Bai Xia crossed her arms, looking at him with an expression that said, "What can you do to me?"

Seeing Bai Xia's irresponsible attitude, Xia Qiuran also got angry.

"I'm sorry, but I can't give you the patient."

Bai Xia: "What a joke! You saw the attitude of the patient's family today, didn't you? Do you think you can just say whatever you want with them?"

Hearing Bai Xia's words, Xia Qiuran understood the gist of it. It must have been Bai Xia who brought in family members who were unaware of the truth to put pressure on Dean Gao, which is why the patient was taken back.

Now, in Bai Xia's eyes, patients are merely tools for her to compete and win. She wouldn't have cared if she hadn't known, but now that she does, she absolutely cannot stand by and watch patients die from her treatment…

"I just started my internship at the hospital, so it's normal that they don't trust me, but I'll prove them wrong."

"Dean Gao, when I was organizing medical records yesterday, I saw that our hospital seems to have a case of severe asthma and coughing up blood."

Xia Qiuran thought for a moment and said that she needed a patient who could quickly prove her medical skills, and this tuberculosis patient was undoubtedly the best candidate.

"Yes, there is such a person. He has an infectious disease, tuberculosis," Gao Yingting said nervously.

"I know, if I can stop his coughing up blood within three days, could you let me continue treating Li Zhou?" Xia Qiuran looked at Gao Yingting with a determined gaze.

Gao Yingting's eyes froze instantly, filled with astonishment. Tuberculosis is a stubborn disease; how could it be cured in such a short time?

Although Gao Yingting had great faith in Xia Qiuran's medical skills, this matter was too difficult and almost impossible, so he quickly advised against it.

"Xia, I understand how you feel right now, but you should still think about this carefully."

Xie Qiuran didn't hesitate: "Li Zhou can't be delayed any longer. I've thought it over, Dean Gao."

"Xia, that's impossible. Besides, you're just here for your internship at the hospital. I need to ensure your safety, otherwise I won't be able to explain it to Zheng Han," Gao Yingting said bluntly.

"Dean, I will bear all the consequences myself. I can write a guarantee that this was all my personal action."

Seeing Xia Qiuran's determination and courage, Gao Yingting thought for a moment, then looked up as if he had made a great decision.

"Okay, if you can really cure that tuberculosis, I'll risk losing my job as hospital director to let you treat Li Zhou."

...

The news that Xia Qiuran was going to be treated for pulmonary tuberculosis quickly spread throughout the department. Zhong Wenmei walked to his side and silently placed the protective equipment she had saved up on Xia Qiuran's desk.

"These are protective suits and masks that my uncle mailed to me from Beijing. They're much better than what our hospital gave us. You can take them."

"This is too precious, Dr. Zhong, you should keep it for yourself," Xia Qiuran quickly refused.

"We all know how contagious tuberculosis is, and you need these things more than I do."

Zhong Wenmei put down her things and left without saying anything more.

"Thank you, Dr. Zhong," Xia Qiuran said loudly as he turned around.

Having lived two lifetimes and met all sorts of people, Chung Man-mei, though eccentric in temperament, lives an open and honest life with a kind heart, making her a friend worth making.

In the afternoon, Xia Qiuran did not rush to see the tuberculosis patients. Instead, she compiled a list of relevant cases and then sent all the money she had earned from selling plasters home.

I had planned to save this money for my brother's medical treatment, but his condition is now somewhat dangerous, and I don't know if I can wait until that day. It's better to send it now.

After returning to her unit, Xia Qiuran packed some clothes and decided to stay in the hospital's duty dormitory from now on. After all, tuberculosis is an infectious disease, and she couldn't bring that risk to the troops.

Finally, Xia Qiuran went to Lu Zhenghan to report that she would be staying in the hospital from now on.

In the regimental headquarters office, after Lu Zhenghan listened to Xia Qiuran's report, the air suddenly became quiet.

Lu Zhenghan lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes blinked rapidly twice, and the light in his eyes seemed to dim.

A moment later, he looked up and stared straight at Xia Qiuran.

"Xia Qiuran, you're only going there for a month-long internship, is it really necessary to go through all that trouble and stay there?"

Xia Qiuran smiled and said, "A month isn't a short time. I think commuting back and forth is quite troublesome. It's more convenient to stay in the hospital."

"I can pick you up and drop you off every day, so you don't have to walk."

Lu Zhenghan blurted out, his usually indifferent eyes swirling with unreadable emotions.

"That's too much trouble, Captain. We're just a fake couple after all, so it's better to keep some distance."

Xia Qiuran remained resolute and did not reveal the real reason.

Lu Zhenghan is a man of great loyalty and affection, and he would never want to see his soldiers take risks. Whether he went to see Dean Gao or personally went to the patient's family, it was something he did not want to see.

This time, she absolutely cannot cause Lu Zhenghan any more trouble.

Fake couple, keep your distance.

Upon hearing these words, Lu Zhenghan felt a sudden, inexplicable tightness in his chest, and his fingertips clenched involuntarily.

Seeing Xia Qiuran's resolute expression, her lips pressed into a straight line, a hint of anger welled up within her.

After all this time, she's still thinking about these things. Now she doesn't even want to stay at the military base anymore. It seems she's starting to get fed up with it.

He kept a straight face and looked away: "If you've made up your mind, then I won't see you off tomorrow morning."

"it is good."

Xia Qiuran nodded, then turned and left.

As the door slammed shut, Lu Zhenghan couldn't help but look out the window at Xia Qiuran's departing figure.

His brows furrowed sharply, and his jawline formed a cold, hard line.

...

After arriving at the hospital and putting her personal belongings in the duty dormitory, Xia Qiuran changed into protective clothing and went to see the patient.

Infectious disease wards are different from ordinary wards; strict rules and disinfection are required for entry and exit.

Xia Qiuran walked to the patient's bedside and saw that the person in front of her had a sallow complexion, sunken eyes, and a body as thin as straw.

After reviewing her medical records, I learned that she was actually just a 29-year-old woman who had never been able to get married because of this illness.

Xia Qiuran first took her pulse, and then asked her a few simple questions.

They noticed that she spoke in a low, broken voice, and would gasp for breath if she uttered more than two words in a row. She would cough and tremble all over if she exerted herself even slightly, and then she would start vomiting blood.

It seems to be more serious than we thought, and a new treatment plan needs to be devised.