Upon hearing about exercising, Zhou Tian immediately perked up, thinking Jiang Qiao was going to practice boxing. However, when she heard that it was about running, she was immediately dumbfounded.

"You don't box?"

Jiang Qiao smiled and said, "Exercising isn't just about boxing. Running is also good. If you keep exercising, your physical fitness will improve, your immunity will be stronger, and you won't catch a cold as easily."

With a bitter face, Zhou Tian was dragged out by Jiang Qiao. Jiang Qiao didn't go far and went with Zhou Tian to a nearby park.

Fortunately, Zhou Baorui's home is in a nice environment with all the necessary amenities, which makes it convenient for them to exercise.

Zhou Tian doesn't exercise much, and Jiang Qiao was worried that she wouldn't be able to adapt to running suddenly, so she had to take care of her body. The two of them didn't run very fast.

Presumably because it was Sunday, there were more people in the park than usual. Zhou Tian was running around while introducing the surroundings to Jiang Qiao.

On the way back, Jiang Qiao's eyes were suddenly drawn to a person in front of her who was using a cane.

Although I didn't see the person's face, I could tell from their clothes that their family was really poor.

Even Jiang Qiao felt a pang of pity seeing the way the other person walked.

Seeing Jiang Qiao staring at the person in front of her, Zhou Tian sighed, "That's our neighbor's father. He's not in good health and came from the countryside to see a doctor recently. I heard that he used to be a soldier, but he was injured and his leg is like this now, so he can no longer go to the battlefield."

Jiang Qiao sighed, "So we should be very grateful that we live in a peaceful environment. Without these soldiers, we might still be living in fear and being enslaved everywhere."

What's wrong with that person? Is their condition quite serious?

Zhou Tiantian nodded. "My dad knows the other person. I heard that he has lung problems and the hospital doesn't have any good solutions."

Jiang Qiao, can you treat this condition?

Jiang Qiao shook her head. "I need to see him before I can determine if it can be treated. I'm not omnipotent either. I'm still learning. Let's go back and ask your father."

When they got back, Jinglan had already prepared breakfast and was just waiting for the two sisters to return.

When Jiang Qiao came over last night, she didn't take a close look at the layout of the Zhou family's house. But to be honest, the small courtyard was quite exquisitely decorated. Although the furniture inside the house was simple, it was clean and tidy. It was clear that the lady of the house was a person who knew how to enjoy life.

"Hurry up and wash up, let's eat."

During the meal, Jiang Qiao asked about the person she had just seen.

When Zhou Baorui spoke of this person, his expression became serious. "I've met him twice. To be honest, he should be considered a hero. Back then, in order to cover the retreat of the main force, his company stayed behind to block the main force of the Japanese army."

A company of men fought until they were out of ammunition and supplies, and even then they were still fighting with bayonets. The few remaining men were covered in wounds. They didn't want to be taken prisoner, so they jumped off a cliff together.

He was later rescued by the local people. His leg was so badly injured that he could no longer find the army, let alone fight. He had no choice but to stay in the area, get married, and have children.

Actually, I had advised him before to try to find his old unit. After all, they were heroes and deserved the treatment they were entitled to.

Do you know how that comrade answered?

Sigh, he said he couldn't cause trouble for the organization. He's already doing quite well. At least he's still alive and saw the founding of the People's Republic of China. He also has many comrades-in-arms who have already passed away peacefully underground.

To be honest, I feel both ashamed and respectful towards such comrades.

He himself wouldn't say which unit they belonged to, so I couldn't help him find out anymore.

Jiang Qiao, your uncle has a favor to ask. Could you please take a look at his illness? I heard he feels unwell all over when it's windy and rainy, and he also has other ailments. If you can, please help treat him—"

Jiang Qiao nodded silently. She hadn't expected that the person she met today would be a true unsung hero. Not to mention Zhou Baorui, even she was full of admiration after hearing about him.

As Jinglan ate, she said, "That family's son isn't exactly well-off. He has to support his child, and his wife is just a temporary worker. His mother-in-law's family is also counting on them to help out."

Jiang Qiao glanced at Zhou Baorui, who nodded. "That's the situation. If his son hadn't brought him, that guy would never have come. He's afraid of spending money and being a burden on his child."

Jiang Qiao, after we finish eating, let's go take a look. I reckon he should be heading back in the next couple of days.

I heard there was another person who jumped off the cliff with that comrade back then, but his condition is not good. He is paralyzed and still longs to return to the army.

Given his situation, what good would it do to go back? He hasn't even managed to get married all these years.

Well, luckily the villagers treated him well. After all, they were fighting the Japanese, so the village arranged for people to help take care of his meals, and his comrades helped him out.

We'll go take a look later. Once we've seen it, you'll understand.

To be honest, Jiang Qiao really couldn't stand hearing this. She had also lived through those years, and anyone who fought against the Japanese was her comrade, especially these two. They didn't ask for anything and were just afraid of causing trouble for others.

She really wished that people like that could be cured, that they would be completely free of any ailments. However, she was just an ordinary person and couldn't be like a deity, making them free from illness and pain.

After filling their stomachs, Jiang Qiao went back to tidy up and then went to the wounded soldier's home with Zhou Baorui and Zhou Tian.

Fortunately, Jiang Qiao and the others arrived early; otherwise, the old soldier would have set off sooner. Looking at the luggage at his feet, what else could they not understand?

"Old Sun, what's wrong? Are you leaving so soon?"

Upon seeing Zhou Baorui, Sun Changlin awkwardly stood up to greet him. He genuinely didn't know that the other party was the county magistrate. He was able to chat with Zhou Baorui and therefore spoke more without much restraint.

After his son told him that the man was the county magistrate, he felt a sense of awe for no apparent reason.

"County Chief Zhou, come and sit down. I've seen the doctor, and I should be going now. The children all have to go to work, and I can't help them much, so I don't want to be a burden on them. I was just thinking of taking a car back later. Is there something you need?"

Zhou Baorui patted Sun Changlin on the shoulder. "Old Sun, just call me by the name I used before. I'm more used to it. I'm also a retired soldier. County magistrate and such are just my job titles. Just call me Brother Zhou. It sounds nicer to me."

These two girls are my daughter and my niece. They saw you this morning and asked about you.

My niece wanted to come and visit. She knows a little medicine, so she wanted to come and take a look at you. If she can cure you, she can treat you for free. Don't worry about it, right, Jiang Qiao?