Except for those few days when she was so tired from spring planting that she couldn't even climb onto the kang (a heated brick bed), Song Yan had a habit of exercising every day, and long-distance running was a must.

Since leaving home, Song Yan hasn't exercised for several days, and she feels out of sorts. Being in the hospital, she can't easily exercise in her personal space.

This morning, she went for a run along the path next to the hospital.

It feels good to work up a sweat.

"That girl! Sigh, sigh!"

When Song Yan turned around, he saw the old man selling fish.

"You didn't come out yesterday?" the old man asked.

"I'm busy!" Song Yan wanted to run a little further, but the old man couldn't keep up, so he simply grabbed Song Yan's sleeve. He was taking advantage of his age, and Song Yan didn't think much of it and acted presumptuously.

Song Yan simply stopped.

"Young lady, do you have any more..." The old man looked around and, finding no one on the path, asked, "Any good stuff?"

"The price you offered is not good enough!" Song Yan said.

"How about the price you suggested?" the old man asked.

"Not good at all!" Song Yan immediately denied.

"Young lady, other people's best apples only sell for 80 cents, and my cost price is also 80 cents. Is that low?" The old man was telling the truth. Song Yan's cost price was the same as what he sold to others, and his profit was about the same. But Song Yan's things were in high demand. She tried one of the apples herself, and the taste…

Song Yan: "Do you have any good stuff? I want some good stuff too."

"Yes! What do you want?" the old man asked.

"I want something that's not available in the North."

"Okay! If you have any goods, just deliver them to the yard. I just wander around the hospital area. If you need me, come to the hospital area." The old man chuckled.

"How many people have you given the key to your yard? Is it safe to deliver goods there?" Song Yan didn't want the old man to say the goods were lost the moment he delivered them.

"That day I was worried the fish would die and we wouldn't get a good price, and I saw you really intended to buy something, so I let you go. And then you bought so much stuff. I don't even bring people into the yard unless they're close friends." The old man had his own ulterior motives. Song Yan was wandering around near the hospital; he must have a soldier in his family hospitalized. If you dare steal my things, I'll find you easily at the hospital.

The old man saw that Song Yan's goods were good and kept talking to Song Yan.

Since she had nothing better to do, Song Yan didn't mind selling some goods. As long as she was careful, she wouldn't be caught. She could hide if necessary. Even if they searched the hospital, so what? She was selling goods; who saw her? Where were the goods? There was no evidence. If they wanted to frame her, she had a wounded soldier who had rendered meritorious service behind her!

The old man and Song Yan were not afraid of each other, and everything went smoothly. He then picked up his basket and strolled off.

Song Yan brought back breakfast and ate with Wei Aiguo.

Wei Aiguo looked at the single pill and asked, "Why is there only one today?"

Song Yan: "Two pills. One is to relieve your discomfort and has an analgesic effect. The other reduces swelling and bruising, and can also help with bone healing and tendon reconnection." Dr. Ai also said at the time that it shouldn't be described as helping with bone healing, but rather promoting fracture healing. This medicine can help bones heal faster.

Wei Aiguo wiggled his toes; initially, even the slightest movement was difficult and painful. Now, the pain has mostly subsided, and the swelling has almost completely gone. He can now move his leg slowly in bed. Director Qiao comes to see him every day, saying he's recovering remarkably quickly.

It's so hot these days, I'm sweating even while eating. Song Yan wiped Wei Aiguo's sweat with a damp towel.

Song Yan: "Have another glass of water!"

Wei Aiguo took the teacup and slowly took a sip. "Don't put sugar in it next time. I'm not Wei Ping or Wei An."

Song Yan: "Drink whatever you're given."

Wei Aiguo was overjoyed at being given the order. He quickly drank a whole tub of it; the water was delicious.

With nothing much to do, the couple each held a book and read.

This is the scene that Commander Zhao and Deputy Commander Fang saw when they arrived.

Commander Zhao knocked on the door, and Song Yan looked up. "Commander Zhao, hello!"

"Comrade Song Yan, this is Deputy Division Commander Fang!" Division Commander Zhao introduced the person following behind him.

Song Yan: "Greetings, Commander!"

Song Yan's attitude was good, and her expression was natural. How could she not guess her own identity? Yet she showed no sign of anything amiss. Deputy Division Commander Fang sighed inwardly. This kind of woman could actually take a beating? His silly daughter!

Wei Aiguo sat up straight on the bed. "Greetings, both leaders!"

"Don't be so reserved, just think of us as your elders visiting you!" Commander Zhao said with a smile.

Song Yan cut the freshly washed peaches into pieces, stuck toothpicks in them, and offered them to the two leaders.

Commander Zhao and Deputy Commander Fang both thought this way of eating was interesting and clean. It seems wrong not to eat fruit offered to you, but your hands are dirty, so you can't eat it. Using toothpicks solves everything.

These peaches are so sweet!

Both leaders expressed their concern, especially Deputy Division Commander Fang, who kept praising Wei Aiguo, saying he was resourceful and brave, and so on.

Song Yan looked at the things the guard had put down: canned fruit, luncheon meat, and milk powder. They were all good things.

Fang Jinghua came yesterday, and her father came today. What does that mean? Song Yan wasn't in a hurry; he could just wait patiently.

"Knock knock knock!" There was a knock on the door.

It was Shen Dongqi and a soldier who arrived; I think his name was Ran Song!

The shoulder insignia of the two leaders indicated their ranks, and Ran Song was clearly taken aback. Shen Dongqi showed no unusual reaction.