The people around her kept praising Xu Xinghe, which sounded strangely jarring.

In his area of ​​expertise and pride, Li Xingzhou was no match for a complete novice, especially a woman.

This feeling... is not pleasant.

However, he remained gentle and looked at a young soldier he had met before, "Do you have any ointment? Could you let me take a look?"

"Of course." The other party took out an oil paper package without hesitation.

The moment it was opened, the aroma of medicine wafted out.

Even though it's frozen solid, it hasn't diminished at all.

The cream has a light green color overall, which looks very refreshing.

He dipped his fingertip in it, and the originally hard paste instantly melted with his body heat, becoming smooth and moist.

He happened to have a red, swollen patch on the back of his hand from the cold, so he applied some ointment. The next second, the discomfort disappeared, replaced by a refreshing coolness.

It actually works so well...

Moreover, judging from the packaging and the texture of the cream, this is not something you can buy outside; it seems to be homemade.

Xu Xinghe had no medical training, so it was impossible for him to invent it himself; it could only be a unique prescription.

The Xu family used to be one of the richest families in Shanghai, so it's not surprising that they could get their hands on something like this.

But bringing it out at this time is actually a bit of a hindrance to his plans.

He didn't want his identity as a doctor to be questioned, and he certainly didn't want a woman to steal his thunder.

Li Xingzhou's eyes were dark, but he quickly regained his composure.

He returned the paper package to the soldier as if nothing had happened and continued to examine the others.

After a while.

He packed up his medicine kit and prepared to leave.

The sound of two soldiers chatting idly drifted over on the cold wind from not far away.

"Comrade Xu's frostbite ointment is really amazing. I heard that Political Commissar Wang is going to report it to the state and then buy her medicine and pay her according to the prescription."

The other person, after hearing this, said with envy, "If this works out, Comrade Xu will be rolling in money! Commander Jiang is so lucky to have found such a beautiful and successful partner. When will I be able to find someone like that?"

"That's right..."

Li Xingzhou stopped in his tracks, his fingers unconsciously rubbing together inside his pocket.

He lowered his eyes slightly, his eyelashes and glasses concealing the emotions in them.

The government wants to buy her medicine? And will it pay her according to the dosage?

Doesn't that mean that Xu Xinghe will not only gain merit, but also have the country as a backer, and even become famous and make a fortune?

This is truly fantastic news!

If this person were him, he could use this ointment to establish himself in the medical field before the age of thirty, and those in his family who had bullied him would have nothing more to say!

But Li Xingzhou knew all too well Xu Xinghe's attitude towards him—it was an undisguised loathing that had reached an irreconcilable point. No matter what he did, he couldn't change Xu Xinghe's mind; on the contrary, her loathing only grew stronger day by day.

Under these circumstances, she would never give up such a great opportunity!

Li Xingzhou took a deep breath, suppressing his turbulent thoughts.

He really didn't want to let go of such a good opportunity; it was practically tailor-made for him.

As for Xu Xinghe... well, I'll definitely marry her someday. Then, I can share all the money and fame I earn with her!

But how can we get her to hand over the formula?

Coercion?

No, that might backfire.

Xu Xinghe looks delicate and sweet, but she actually has a fiery personality, at least in front of him.

Bribery?

She can donate even a million dollars; ordinary favors are simply not enough to sway her.

It seems we have no choice but to approach it from another angle.

Li Xingzhou narrowed his eyes slightly, his plan gradually becoming clearer. A barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips, but he quickly regained his gentle and refined demeanor, and strode towards the military headquarters.

After making up his mind, Li Xingzhou used the excuse of feeling unwell to avoid going too far to practice medicine, and spent most of his time at the military headquarters and Hongxing Village.

He would linger around Xu Xinghe from time to time, taking the opportunity to check on the villagers' health and treat the soldiers' headaches and fevers.

But he never gets too close; more often than not, he intentionally hides himself.

After dark, he arrived at the vicinity of Xu Xinghe's courtyard and hid behind a pile of firewood.

The next day, in the evening.

Xu Xinghe returned home and opened the door.

In the instant the door opened and closed, he clearly glimpsed a flowerpot placed next to the stove, containing a green plant with thick leaves, exuding vitality.

At the same time, a familiar medicinal fragrance wafted in on the wind.

That's the smell of frostbite cream!

Li Xingzhou's eyes lit up. It seemed that the plant—no, it should be called a medicinal herb—was most likely the main ingredient for making frostbite ointment!

I have no idea when she cultivated it, but it's not too late to find out now!

He needed to find an opportunity to pluck a leaf or two to confirm if it was indeed the herb. He could also use it to investigate what kind of medicinal material it was and analyze its components. Even if he couldn't obtain the formula, he could at least have a chance to roughly reconstruct its composition.

The door closed.

Xu Xinghe frowned.

What happened?

Why does she keep feeling like someone is watching her these past few days?

But every time she looked in the direction she felt, she found nothing.

No one around her seemed to be paying attention to her, and even if they were, they couldn't see anything suspicious about her.

Since she started drinking the spiritual spring water in the space, not only has her physical condition improved, but her five senses have also become more acute.

Her right eye, which was previously slightly nearsighted, now sees things as clearly as her left eye, with no difference in vision.

Xu Xinghe walked to the window and looked outside.

Still no one.

But that feeling must be real, otherwise why didn't she feel it before?

Xu Xinghe shook her head, deciding not to think about it for now and to focus on taking care of the medicinal herbs.

etc……

Looking at the vibrant medicinal herb, she suddenly had a clue.

The feeling of being spied on started yesterday.

At that time, her frostbite cream began to gain fame, and even Political Commissar Wang came to her door wanting to buy it.

There weren't many people in the military who could harm her; one was Wang Zhizhi, and the other was Li Xingzhou.

Wang Zhizhi's mind is entirely focused on men, so she probably wouldn't have any interest in the medicine.

Moreover, she hasn't appeared in front of me at all during this period, probably because she was frightened at the hospital last time.

The only remaining possibility is Li Xingzhou.

First, he's a doctor, so it's normal for him to want medicine.

Secondly, this medicine can be sold for money, and he wants money.

Finally, he was someone who was single-mindedly seeking fame and reputation, and this medicine just happened to be the perfect way for him to become famous!

Xu Xinghe smiled sarcastically. "Want the medicine? Sure, let's see if he has the ability to get it!"