Chapter 86 First Exchange

Afternoon.

Sunlight filters through the poplar leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground, making one feel drowsy.

In an open space outside the regimental hospital, Xia Fanxing and Xie Jingchen stood facing each other, talking in hushed tones.

They came back together yesterday.

"Fanxing, don't worry, I will never give up. I will write a letter to the division headquarters and even the army headquarters every day. I will communicate with Director Lei again. He is just a bit short-tempered, not completely unreasonable. Once he sees my persistence and understands this matter, he will no longer stop us."

Xie Jingchen's voice was much gentler than usual, carrying a tenderness that he only showed when facing Xia Fanxing.

Xia Fanxing nodded slightly, her expression calm and composed. "Yes, I believe you. You shouldn't always argue with Director Lei. I'm also preparing relevant materials. The things I've done at the regiment headquarters during this period, my contributions to the regiment and even the corps, my medical skills, my reputation among the masses... these are all indisputable facts, and the organization will see them."

At this point, Xia Fanxing paused, her beautiful eyes curving upwards with a smile and a hint of teasing: "Anyway, Director Lei has already told you the worst-case scenario. At worst, you'll be sent to herd sheep. I'll go with you and can even take care of the sheep while I'm at it."

Xie Jingchen was taken aback, then realized that Xia Fanxing was joking to lighten the tense and serious atmosphere.

He chuckled softly at her teasing, his previously furrowed brows suddenly relaxed, and he instinctively reached out to pinch her fingers.

The humor, so relatable and down-to-earth, touched Xie Jingchen deeply, making him feel both moved and happy.

But just as he made a move, the sound of a car engine came from not far away.

The sound of an engine approached from afar, breaking the peaceful afternoon rest time between Xia Fanxing and Xie Jingchen.

Amidst billowing dust, a convoy of two jeeps and a truck drove up to the entrance of the regimental hospital and slowly came to a stop.

After the car came to a complete stop, a female military doctor jumped out of the lead jeep.

Soon, more people got off the bus. They were all doctors and nurses from the military hospital, as well as soldiers who helped carry medical equipment and materials.

The spectacle was so grand that it instantly attracted the attention of passersby.

Qin Wanqiu straightened her crisp military uniform and hem before looking up at the regimental hospital in front of her.

Clearly, her eyes conveyed a sense of scrutiny and mission from above, while also showing a fleeting look of disdain for the rudimentary regimental hospital.

Suddenly, Qin Wanqiu noticed a strikingly well-matched couple standing on the open ground to the right of the regimental hospital.

Her gaze first fell on the tall man in military uniform.

The man stood tall and straight like a pine tree, with sharp facial features, but when he looked down at the woman in front of him, a faint smile appeared on his lips.

His smile softened his otherwise cold and aloof aura, making him even more handsome and charming.

Because they were some distance apart, she couldn't see the man's face clearly for the time being.

However, from the man's military uniform, she could quickly determine that he was none other than Regiment Commander Xie Jingchen!

Qin Wanqiu's heart skipped a beat. Xie Jingchen was indeed as good as his reputation. Even if she couldn't see his face clearly, she could still be attracted by his temperament.

Then, her gaze shifted to the woman opposite Xie Jingchen.

Before she left the division headquarters, Lei Ming approached her again and explained Xia Fanxing's situation in a rather veiled manner.

Lei Ming didn't say much to Xia Fanxing, but as long as she knew one name, she could quickly access all the information about Xia Fanxing.

She spent ten minutes getting to know Xia Fanxing, and three seconds deciding that someone like Xia Fanxing was nothing to be afraid of.

But at this moment, when she actually saw Xia Fanxing in person, her heart skipped a beat at just one glance.

She had to admit that the woman was extremely beautiful, not in a flamboyant or glamorous way, but in a cool and ethereal way.

In the sunlight, the woman's skin was so white it almost reflected light, and her eyebrows and eyes were exquisite. Standing there, she was like a rare orchid in a secluded valley, forming a stark contrast with the rough environment around her. She seemed out of place and attracted a lot of attention.

Especially her calm and composed demeanor; even when wearing an old nurse's uniform, she didn't show the slightest sense of humility or awkwardness.

A disdainful thought popped into Qin Wanqiu's mind: "Capitalist ladies really only rely on their looks. No matter how simply they dress, they can't hide their spoiled princess vibe. They are fundamentally different from revolutionary fighters like us!"

Seeing Xie Jingchen and Xia Fanxing standing so close, their relationship clearly intimate, Qin Wanqiu felt a surge of intense displeasure and possessiveness.

Director Lei clearly favored her, so why is it Xia Fanxing who is standing in front of Xie Jingchen and has a close relationship with him?

What makes Xia Fanxing so special?

Qin Wanqiu took a deep breath, put on a formal, polite smile, and led the group of people behind her toward them.

"Commander Xie, hello." She first saluted Xie Jingchen and said in a generous manner, "I am Qin Wanqiu, the captain of the medical team sent by the General Hospital of the Military Region. I have been ordered to come to assist the 145th Regiment in the construction of medical support and business standards. This is the letter of introduction and organizational affiliation."

As soon as she finished speaking, the person behind her took out a document, which she took and handed to Xie Jingchen.

Xie Jingchen returned the greeting first, then took the document and looked through it.

He frowned almost imperceptibly, surprised and puzzled by the sudden "assistance" before him.

After confirming that there were no problems with the documents, he still said in a businesslike manner, "Thank you for your hard work, Captain Qin. On behalf of all the soldiers of the 145th Regiment, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you."

Qin Wanqiu: "It's all what we should do."

Only then did she seem to notice Xia Fanxing, turning her gaze towards her with a subtle hint of meaning in her smile: "And who is this?"

"I'm a nurse at the regimental hospital. My name is Xia Fanxing," Xia Fanxing said calmly, meeting Qin Wanqiu's scrutinizing gaze.

Xie Jingchen explained, "Previously, the soldiers were infected with parasitic bacteria. It was Comrade Xia Fanxing who, undeterred by difficulties and dangers, found the medicinal ingredients and prepared the prescription, thus successfully suppressing the spread of the epidemic and allowing all the infected to recover their health."

As he spoke, he unconsciously looked at Xia Fanxing with a faint smile, and his tone was one of pride.

It's as if they're now a married couple, and whoever receives an honor is inextricably linked to the other.