Chapter 85 Introduction

After finishing the call, Lei Ming let his hands fall limply to his sides.

"What a promising talent! How could he... how could he have been ruined by this?" he muttered to himself, his voice filled with regret and frustration.

"A capitalist's daughter is a pit of fire! He's usually such a smart person, how come he can't see that? Why won't he listen to advice?"

Lei Ming sulked to himself, feeling sorry for Xie Jingchen's future one moment and annoyed by Xie Jingchen's stubbornness the next.

His temples throbbed with pain, and he couldn't help but gently massage them with his fingers.

Soon, there was a knock on the door, followed by a crisp "Report!"

Lei Ming adjusted his expression and straightened his clothes. Only after he felt that he didn't look so like he wanted to eat people did he speak: "Come in."

The office door was pushed open.

A female military doctor in military uniform walked in.

She was tall and slender, with two neat braids. The fabric of her military uniform looked more crisp and attractive than ordinary military uniforms, highlighting her extraordinary family background.

"Director Lei, you wanted to see me?" Qin Wanqiu asked, her voice carrying a touch of intellectualism.

"Dr. Qin, come, have a seat." Lei Ming pointed to the chair opposite him and forced a somewhat amiable smile.

Qin Wanqiu sat down gracefully.

She stood upright, her hands naturally folded on her knees, and looked at Lei Ming with a mixture of doubt and inquiry in her eyes.

Qin Wanqiu had long heard of this hot-tempered political department director, and naturally knew that his invitation to come over was definitely not just for casual conversation.

"Dr. Qin, the main reason I invited you here is to understand some things." Lei Ming was also doing this for the first time, and seemed a little embarrassed and awkward.

But when he thought of Xie Jingchen's face and the affair between Xie Jingchen and Xia Fanxing, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue.

He smiled and said, "I heard there have been some exchange activities between the legion and the corps recently, and you participated in them, right? Did you encounter any difficulties in your work and life during the exchange?"

Lei Ming certainly didn't want to ask that, but it would seem abrupt if he directly asked Qin Wanqiu about her love life. He had to take it step by step and start with a more everyday question.

"Thank you for your concern, Director. Everything is fine." Qin Wanqiu replied with a smile, her words flowing smoothly as if she had prepared them in advance. "The comrades in the various regiments of the Corps are very enthusiastic. Although the conditions are a bit more difficult than in the General Hospital, this is a good opportunity to go deep into the grassroots and learn from the workers, peasants and soldiers. Chairman Mao taught us, 'The vast countryside offers great opportunities.'"

Lei Ming nodded, but he still felt that what he said sounded a bit strange.

On the surface, these words seem perfectly fine, except they're a bit...too standard?

If it's too standard, it will seem a bit fake, like reading a report.

"Hmm, it's good that you have this kind of awareness." Lei Ming coughed lightly, finally getting to the point.

"Dr. Qin, have you ever heard of Xie Jingchen, the commander of the 145th Regiment?"

Upon hearing this name, Qin Wanqiu's eyes lit up almost imperceptibly.

A faint blush rose to her cheeks, and she lowered her eyes slightly, her tone unconsciously revealing admiration: "Commander Xie? Of course I've heard of him."

"I've heard a lot about his deeds. I know he's a young, promising, brave, and skilled regimental commander, and one of the best young commanders in our army. I even caught a glimpse of him from afar today. Seeing is believing, and he truly is... imposing and dignified."

Qin Wanqiu's words expressed her undisguised admiration and affection for Xie Jingchen, but her choice of words carried a literary tone and a sense of distance.

It's like evaluating an outstanding exhibit.

Lei Ming didn't think that far ahead; he only sensed that Qin Wanqiu had feelings for Xie Jingchen, and immediately felt that things were looking promising.

He was overjoyed and quickly pressed his advantage, saying, "Yes, I've watched Jingchen grow up. He's a rare talent! But... he's devoted himself to his soldiers all these years and hasn't even resolved his personal issues."

"An outstanding comrade like him needs an equally outstanding and like-minded revolutionary partner to support him, help him, and make progress together!"

After Lei Ming finished speaking, he looked at Qin Wanqiu meaningfully.

"Dr. Qin, your parents are both veteran revolutionaries, and you yourself are a key professional with excellent political credentials and outstanding qualifications in all aspects. You young people should communicate more with each other."

Qin Wanqiu looked up abruptly upon hearing this.

Lei Ming's meaning was already very clear. If she couldn't even understand this metaphor, she would have lived in vain all these years.

She couldn't help but show a confident and matter-of-fact expression, and said with a smile, "Director, you're right. The revolutionary cause needs successors, and it also needs stable revolutionary families as a support. I think that a comrade like Commander Xie should have a spouse who is a good match for him in both career and life, and who shares the same ideals and language."

"I think Commander Xie and I will have a lot in common, whether it's literature or our views on military modernization. I think we will get to know each other very quickly."

Lei Ming was stunned for a moment.

Literature? Military modernization?

This seems to be different from what he had in mind as a "common topic".

Xie Jingchen's concerns should be how to lead his troops well, how to improve the regimental headquarters' production, and how to defend the border...

But faced with Qin Wanqiu's expectant gaze, he could only give an awkward smile, scratching his buzz cut as he said, "Well... Jingchen... he really is a master of warfare..."

Today was the first time Lei Ming had private contact with Qin Wanqiu, and also the first time he had talked to her so much.

He felt that Qin Wanqiu seemed a bit strange. When she spoke, it seemed that she was too correct and therefore seemed out of touch with reality.

She seems quite different from the feisty female soldiers and cheerful military doctors in the division headquarters.

But then Lei Ming thought again, Qin Wanqiu is a college student, and her parents are both veteran revolutionaries. They are knowledgeable and their way of speaking and acting is naturally different from others.

That's what you call being cultured!

So Lei Ming suppressed his slight unease and said with a smile, "Jing Chen has also read quite a few books. You intellectuals certainly have common topics to discuss. Dr. Qin, I understand what you mean. That's good. Young people should socialize more!"

With Lei Ming's affirmation, Qin Wanqiu smiled confidently once again.

She could almost see the beautiful scene of herself standing side by side with Xie Jingchen in the future.

She will be the object of envious glances from countless people and will stand in a higher position.

She felt that she and Xie Jingchen were a match made in heaven. Someone as rare as Xie Jingchen was someone of her status and position who deserved him.

After Lei Ming chatted with Qin Wanqiu for a few more minutes, Qin Wanqiu tactfully took her leave.

After she left, Lei Ming touched his buzz cut with satisfaction, his previous anger gone.

He felt he had finally found the perfect solution.

Qin Wanqiu is beautiful, comes from an impeccably upright family, and is a military doctor. She and Xie Jingchen are such a perfect match!

Now we can finally get this stubborn mule back on track, right?