"I understand. Once you get there, be sure to call me immediately and let your family know you're safe, okay?" Xiang Shulan instructed, her gaze fixed on Xia Xiaoli, she was extremely worried.

"Sister-in-law, I understand." Xia Xiaoli left home in a beautiful mood, carrying a simple bag of luggage as she stepped out the door. "Commander Li, are you taking us to the city?"

“We’re going to the city to pick someone up. My supervisor assigned me to take the people from the hospital there,” Li Qingming replied, taking Xia Xiaoli’s luggage.

"Battalion Commander Li, I can do it myself." Xia Xiaoli was embarrassed to ask him to help her.

Li Qingming ignored them and took the food, saying, "Hurry up and go, they're already waiting for you."

So that's why they thought she was too slow, Xia Xiaoli thought to herself.

"Let's go then." Xia Xiaoli happily left the family compound.

When I passed by Shen Qiaoyue's house, I saw Shen Qiaoyue chatting with Liu Xinlan.

"Xiaoli, are you leaving?" Shen Qiaoyue saw Xia Xiaoli was about to go out, so she came out of the living room carrying a bag of food. "These are local specialties that Grandpa brought back from Beijing. You can take them and eat them on the way. This is a New Year's red envelope. I wish you a healthy and happy new year."

"And here's mine." Liu Xinlan took out two red envelopes from her pocket and said to Xia Xiaoli, "This red envelope is double, one for me and one for your brother Xu. I wish you all your dreams come true, take it."

Shen Qiaoyue handed the prepared red envelope to Xia Xiaoli and said, "So, you should be happy and not feel pressured. If you miss me, just write to us. If there's anything delicious over there, remember to bring some back for us when you come back."

"Sister Qiaoyue, Sister Xinlan, don't worry, I will never forget you. When I get there, I will definitely write to you and call to let you know I'm safe," Xia Xiaoli said to them with a smile.

Holding the red envelope, I was overjoyed.

Being remembered and cared for by others is truly a wonderful thing.

"When you get there, don't let that young man fool you. Come back the same way you got there!" Liu Xinlan joked with Xia Xiaoli.

Xia Xiaoli nodded shyly, "Don't worry, Sister Xinlan, all I care about is studying, nothing else."

“Don’t listen to Xinlan. If you meet someone you like, you can still get along with them. After all, it’s hard to say what will happen in matters of fate. What if you happen to meet the right person?” Shen Qiaoyue chimed in, advising Xia Xiaoli, “Going there is like being cut off from the outside world. The living conditions there are very poor. When you get there, remember to take good care of yourself. If you need anything, write to us in advance. Don’t go into any parts of the forest that are not open to the public. There are many poisonous insects there, understand?”

Shen Qiaoyue heard that in that place, many medicines were not delivered in time, and some people died quickly after being bitten by poisonous snakes or plants.

That place is the best isolation point for treating the epidemic, but it is also very dangerous. There is a reason why Shen Qiaoyue gave such a warning.

"Okay, don't worry, Sister Qiaoyue, I'll take good care of myself. I'm leaving now," Xia Xiaoli said anxiously.

"Go ahead, and be careful on the road."

The two watched as Xia Xiaoli followed Li Qingming away.

Xia Xiaoli appeared petite in front of Li Qingming.

"Isn't Li Qingming seeing Xiaoli a little too often?" Liu Xinlan teased, stroking her chin.

"Don't talk nonsense. Battalion Commander Li loves that girl so much that the leaders have been very concerned about his marriage lately, but he has rejected them all. Xiaoli is still a naive girl. If someone with ulterior motives hears what you said, it will spread so fast that Xiaoli will soon be caught in a media storm."

Shen Qiaoyue could tell that the two people had no feelings for each other at all.

Liu Xinlan added, "Pretend I didn't say anything! I was just complaining. There are only the two of us in this house, and your son Danian."

Shen Qiaoyue rolled her eyes helplessly.

Liu Xinlan stretched and turned back to the living room.

"It's too cold outside, let's go inside and warm up by the fire." Liu Xinlan sighed and said, "I plan to rest and recuperate in the family compound. Once I'm well, I'll get pregnant and enjoy a life without having to work."

Liu Xinlan spoke lightly on the surface, but she still felt very bitter inside.

After all, this is a job she worked so hard to get to, and she studied medicine to heal the sick and save lives.

Now, however, he has no choice but to resign, due to various reasons.

Shen Qiaoyue could tell that Liu Xinlan was unhappy, but she remained silent.

Sometimes, she needs to process her unhappiness on her own; trying to comfort her only makes her feel worse.

After putting her luggage away, Xia Xiaoli sat in the passenger seat. Behind her were Xiaohua and Wei Xinxin, another nurse from the hospital. They were both about to take the medical licensing exam and were key talents being cultivated by the hospital.

Xia Xiaoli was able to go because Liu Xinlan asked the dean for a learning opportunity.

On the way there, Xia Xiaoli looked at the road ahead, feeling very happy, and a happy smile unconsciously appeared on her face.

Li Qingming caught a glimpse of Xia Xiaoli's smile out of the corner of his eye and was captivated by it.

The little girl who used to limp has become sunny and cheerful.

Chen Xiaohua watched Li Qingming from behind, this taciturn man who never took the initiative to talk or chat.

I can't help but feel emotional about working here for so long.

Sometimes, I can't help but feel sorry for Li Qingming because of what he went through.

Luo Miaomiao was such a good child, yet she was murdered like this. Every time Chen Xiaohua looks at Li Qingming, she still feels heartbroken for him.

Such a devoted man is truly rare in this world.

They soon arrived at the station, and Li Qingming helped them put down their luggage.

"Battalion Commander Li, thank you." Chen Xiaohua thanked Li Qingming.

Li Qingming shook his head and said, "It's alright, be careful on the road."

At this point, I glanced at my watch and realized it was almost time.

"I'm leaving now; I'm going to pick someone up at another station."

"Take care, drive carefully." Chen Xiaohua waved to Li Qingming.

After Li Qingming left, Chen Xiaohua and Xia Xiaoli quickly boarded the train.

While Shen Qiaoyue was chatting with Liu Xinlan at home, she took out the ball of yarn she had prepared earlier and started knitting a sweater.

Liu Xinlan was in a state of anxiety all day.

Shen Qiaoyue stared at her and said helplessly, "You just take your work too seriously. After working for so many years, you should take a vacation. You're not short of money."

"If I really lose my job, I will find it very difficult to adapt!" Liu Xinlan felt very sad when she thought about losing her value.

Shen Qiaoyue got up and went to the kitchen, lit the stove, and boiled brown sugar eggs.

Liu Xinlan followed her in, looking worried and distressed.

Once the eggs were cooked, he placed them on the table and gave them to Liu Xinlan, saying, "Eat up?"

"You cooked this for me?" Liu Xinlan asked, quite surprised.