Before dawn.
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Listening to the slightly tired voice on the other end of the receiver, Chuxia sighed silently. She decided not to tell him about Xu Shuxian’s issues—he was already tired and troubled enough. She must not add to his worries at this ti.
Even if Xu Shuxian might hate her because of this, she didn’t care.
During these marching days, Zhou Mikang constantly thought about his young wife. He saw clearly the sadness she hid beneath her smile during their parting, making it hard for him to be at ease.
Finally, when he got a break, the first thing he did was run to the communication room to call his wife, inquiring about her health. He knew well that his young wife was sensible, and when he asked, she would surely report the good and not the bad.
However, as a top soldier, just from her voice alone, he could judge her mood and physical condition. Over the phone, people typically do not hide such things.
Sure enough, after just a few words with his young wife, he felt she was not in the best mood. So, he said: "Are you worried about , or have you encountered so troubleso matter recently? I’m short on ti, don’t stall with , just tell the truth."
Chuxia: "..."
Sensing his tone was not quite gentle enough, the Division Commander quickly softened his voice: "Xia, I sneaked away to make this call, so I might sound a bit hurried. I’m really worried about you.
Don’t tell there’s nothing wrong. From your voice and tone, I’ve already figured it out. Don’t deny it; this is my specialty. So, your job is just to tell the truth, so I can truly be at ease."
Although shocked by the Division Commander’s sharpness, Chuxia also clearly realized in her mind that the longer she delayed, the more suspicious the Division Commander would get. After a brief thought, she found a reason: "Second sister’s health isn’t good. She was angered by the Yu family, which makes especially mad.
You know second sister’s nature; she’s too kind-hearted, always considerate of others. So, even though she’s recovered now, I’m still quite upset."
"Just that?"
"What more?" Chuxia grumbled discontentedly, "Second sister has always been good to . Isn’t it right for to feel heartache for her? Besides, if you were here, you’d definitely confront Yu Mingtao."
"Is it that serious?" Zhou Mikang’s voice clearly grew heavy, "What exactly happened? Briefly tell , although I’m not there, I can find soone to handle it."
No way, it cannot blow up; that would betray second sister’s heartfelt feelings toward her husband. Chuxia quickly urged: "You better not get involved. Second sister isn’t fussing about it anymore, and if you blindly get involved, aren’t you intentionally trying to split them up?
Moreover, you know my nature—can’t stand being wronged, nor can I watch loved ones suffer. Second sister even said this is just her and her husband’s way of interacting—they’ve already adapted. So, maybe you should just take it as making a big deal out of nothing."
"What are you afraid of?"
"Afraid of what?" Chuxia snorted, feeling a bit guilty, "What is there for to be afraid of? I just don’t want you to disrupt second sister’s plans. I’ve already promised second sister not to tell you. If she finds out I can’t keep my word, will she still trust in the future?"
"Alright, take good care of yourself. If anything happens, don’t bear it alone; imdiately call Mom, Grandpa, Grandma. If it’s really urgent, call the Lin Family, they’re nearby.
At this ti, don’t get caught up in formalities, use whoever is convenient, and I’ll repay any favors when I return. Just make sure you’re safe and happy, don’t think about anything else.
Rember, compared to your and the babies’ being safe and healthy, everything else is just an illusion. That’s also the biggest motivation for my efforts, so you should know what to do, right?"
"Understood, understood. You have to take care of yourself too. Call whenever convenient; hearing your voice makes feel at ease."
"Really?"
The voice on the other end of the call clearly carried a smile, evidently, the Division Commander was pleased by his young wife’s words.
In normal tis, even if she thought it, Chuxia wouldn’t say it. But now, in exceptional circumstances, she braced herself to get more sentintal: "Of course it’s true, when did I ever lie to you?"
"Take care, wait for ."
Before Chuxia even had ti to react, the Division Commander had already hung up the phone. Holding the receiver, she sat in a daze for a while and then laughed to herself. That man, could he have been moved to tears?
No way, next ti the Division Commander calls, she must ask. Just imagining the tough Division Commander tearing up, makes her feel so blessed~
...
"You want to be my apprentice?" Elder Qi looked at Chuxia, who was sitting across from him eagerly, and said with an expressionless face, "Are you forgetting your own surna?"
"My surna is Lin." Chuxia replied seriously, "Elder Qi, I’ve co after a lot of careful consideration. Your dical skills are so superb; it would be such a pity if you had no successor, wouldn’t it?"
"Who said I have no successor?" Elder Qi glanced at her indifferently, "I don’t like people who think they’re clever. Alright, don’t co looking for anymore. Go back."
Chuxia hurriedly said: "Elder Qi, I’m not pretending to be clever. I only said that because I heard you’ve never accepted an apprentice. I really want to be soone useful, so I’ve thickened my skin to co to you.
I promise you that I will be exceptionally diligent, hardworking, and dedicated; I absolutely, absolutely won’t disgrace you, even when I’m having a baby, I’ll study hard."
Elder Qi’s mouth involuntarily twitched. It was the first ti he’d heard soone talk about studying hard even when having a baby. Too lazy to speak any further, he waved his hand and bowed his head, busying himself.
"If you don’t agree, I’ll co to see you every day." Chuxia was determined. She was pregnant now and didn’t believe Elder Qi would get rough with her. Anyway, if he didn’t agree, she’d sit there, and we’ll see who has more patience.
Okay, maybe it’s unlikely she has more patience than Elder Qi. More precisely, let’s see if her persistence can move Elder Qi.
Before coming, she had sought Elder Yuan’s opinion.
Elder Yuan was quite surprised that she could possibly break Elder Qi’s rule and very supportive of her becoming Elder Qi’s disciple. Elder Yuan’s approach is focused on Western dicine, and if Chuxia can apprentice under Elder Qi, it’s very possible she’ll beco a master-level doctor with superb dical skills.
Chuxia didn’t do this for fa; she truly hoped to excel in whatever field she pursued. Most importantly, she hoped to ensure the health and wellbeing of her family.
Half an hour later, Elder Qi put down his pen and got up to leave. Chuxia hesitated for a mont before standing up and following him: "Teacher, where are you going? If you need to run errands, I’ll help."
"To the bathroom."
Chuxia: "..."
Watching the deflated figure return to the office, Elder Qi’s mouth couldn’t help but curve up. However, the next mont, he snorted coldly, "You think it’s that easy to beco my apprentice?"
In the following days, Chuxia would go to Elder Qi’s office to keep watch whenever she had free ti. Luckily, Elder Qi didn’t drive her away, but even so, she quickly beca famous in the hospital.
Eventually, doctors and nurses would greet her actively, and those who didn’t know better might have thought she was part of the hospital staff.
Initially, the elders were concerned about Chuxia’s persistence, but seeing her so determined, they stopped interfering. After all, every ti she went out, she had a bodyguard and driver with her, so there was no reason to worry much.
Moreover, the person she was seeing was so skilled in dicine that even if anything did happen, it wouldn’t be serious. Thus, as ti went by, whenever she had no classes, Zhao Yulan would actively prepare her travel bag, embarrassed~
Just like that, more than a month passed in a flash.
May’s weather already carried a gentle warmth. Changing into lighter clothes, Chuxia’s pregnant form was starting to show a bit. Initially, students just thought she had a bad figure, but later, they realized sothing was amiss.
As a result, rumors flew around school, none of them pleasant.
However, apart from attending classes, Chuxia spent her ti either in Elder Yuan’s lab or guarding Elder Qi’s office, oblivious to the heated discussions about her at school.
Later, mbers from her small group couldn’t stand it any longer and stopped her as she hurried to leave. With Wang Zhongliang protecting her, there was no need for her girlfriends to escort her anymore, otherwise, she wouldn’t be so hard to catch.
"Sothing up?" Chuxia looked at them sowhat bewildered, "Why do all of your faces look so serious? Did soone bully you? Tell , I’ll have Uncle Wang stick up for you."
"You can still joke at a ti like this..." Lin ngran looked at her speechlessly, "Are you aware that the school is about to explode? They’re saying you’re pregnant before marriage, morally corrupt, and no matter how we explain, no one believes us.
I an, shouldn’t you have your husband’s family step in to handle this? Even if you don’t care, allowing such wild gossip isn’t good, and listening to it makes us upset and angry on your behalf."
"Have they really spread such things about ?" Chuxia scratched her head in confusion, "There are so many married people in school, I’ve noticed several pregnant won. Why can they be tolerated, but not ?"
"Are you the sa as them?" Lin ngran couldn’t help but roll her eyes, "How old are you compared to them? Plus, their husbands co to deliver things every month."
"Oh, oh, oh, I didn’t really pay attention to that..." Chuxia laughed sheepishly, her mind fully occupied with becoming Elder Qi’s student, so she was slow on other fronts. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have asked such a silly question, inevitably leading to her friends’ disdain... (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian) to vote for recomndations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please go to m.qidian to read.)
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