We still need to eat; after all, we promised them.

As soon as Gao Weishan got off work, he took the two of them to a state-run restaurant.

Given his qualifications, he should have had relatively flexible working hours at the health center, but he didn't want to break the rules and always went to get off work on time.

Upon arriving at the state-run restaurant, Gao Weishan requested a private room.

The staff saw that there were only three of them and that it would be wasteful for them to ask for a private room, so they were unwilling to give it to them.

Lu Yuan said, "Comrade, our leader has work to discuss, and it's not convenient for him to be out here."

The staff looked Gao Weishan up and down, noticing that he had a pen clipped to his shirt pocket and was wearing leather shoes, which gave him a leader's air. They then respectfully opened a private room for the three of them.

Gao Weishan smiled and pointed at Lu Yuan twice, saying, "You're a little clever."

Lu Yuan replied with a smile, "As long as you don't think I'm being cunning."

"It is a good thing for people to know how to be flexible as long as it does not harm the interests of the group or others."

Being too rigid in one's conduct and actions is not necessarily a good thing; he learned this the hard way.

In those days, you couldn't just order any dish when you ate at a state-run restaurant; you had to see what was available that day.

They were lucky today; they had braised pork, stewed pig's trotters, and large meat dumplings, among other things.

Gao Weishan asked, "Is it okay to eat stewed pig's trotters?"

Wen Moxue nodded.

Lu Yuan thought to himself, "Is there even a question? Who can't eat pig's trotters?"

Just as I was about to nod in agreement, something suddenly occurred to me, and I froze.

It seems he really can't eat pig's trotters.

No, to be precise, it's not that he can't eat pig's trotters, but rather that he can't eat the peanuts that come with stewed pig's trotters. People here like to stew pig's trotters with peanuts.

Unfortunately, he is allergic to peanuts, so he can't eat the pig's trotters that are stewed with them either.

He asked the staff member, "Comrade, are there peanuts in the pig's trotters?"

"some."

"Then I can't eat it."

It's a shame, he can't even remember the last time he ate pig's trotters.

Wen Moxue asked, "Why can't I eat peanuts?"

Before Lu Yuan could answer, Gao Weishan explained with a smile, "Some people are allergic to peanuts."

Wen Moxue had never heard of anyone being allergic to peanuts.

"Dr. Gao is indeed a doctor; he knows a lot."

Gao Weishan smiled and waved his hand, "It's not because I'm a doctor that I know this, but because my wife is also allergic to peanuts and can't eat pig's trotters stewed with peanuts."

"That's quite a coincidence," Wen Muxue said.

Gao Weishan also found it a coincidence, especially since Lu Yuan's eyebrows and eyes were somewhat similar to those of his wife.

With so many coincidences, if he were a lesbian, she would have assumed he was her child.

Gao Weishan ordered a lot of dishes for the meal. He ordered all the main dishes available today, except for the stewed pig's trotters.

Because of this meal, Lu Yuan felt that if Dr. Gao made any reasonable requests, he would agree to them if he could.

After they had almost finished eating, Gao Weishan finally brought up the purpose of his visit that day.

"Comrade Wen, I'd like to ask if you have any life-saving medicine left?"

Wen Moxue's heart skipped a beat. She steadied herself and asked a question instead of answering.

Why would Dr. Gao ask that?

Gao Weishan said, "Grandpa Liu's condition became quite serious later, but it suddenly improved after only two days, and he suddenly woke up again today. You happened to come to the health center both times. I was thinking that you have some effective medicine powder on hand, so do you also have any other life-saving medicines?"

Upon hearing his words, Wen Moxue inwardly cursed herself for her carelessness, while also breathing a sigh of relief.

It turned out to be just a suspicion.

"Dr. Gao, this is purely a coincidence."

Gao Weishan knew she wouldn't admit it easily, and he didn't intend to ask for an answer.

However, he still said sincerely, "It's alright, I was just asking casually. If there really is such a good medicine, and Comrade Wen is willing to share the formula, I can exchange it with you in my personal capacity."

The meaning couldn't be clearer: he was willing to pay for the prescription.

Worried that the two might misunderstand him as speculating, he explained, "Don't misunderstand, I'm actually a doctor at the provincial military hospital. My family used to be a pharmaceutical family. If Comrade Wen doesn't want others to know that you have good medicine, I won't reveal a word to anyone. After we make an exchange, I'll donate the medicine to the hospital, and you can say that it was developed by my family."

"Of course, if Comrade Wen has no concerns and doesn't mind people knowing, he can directly give the medicine to the provincial military hospital. I can guarantee Comrade Wen's due benefits."

Lu Yuan and Wen Moxue both understood that he wanted to buy the prescription from Wen Moxue, whether in his personal capacity or in the name of their hospital, it was up to Wen Moxue to choose.

He will respect her choice and keep the secrets that he needs to keep.

Lu Yuan was unaware of the matter and had no say in it, so he simply shrugged and became a spectator.

Wen Moxue refused without even thinking.

“Dr. Gao, it’s not that I’m unwilling, but I really have no other medicine on hand. The hemostatic powder I gave you before was something I obtained by chance.”

Seeing that she said that, Gao Weishan did not insist.

"I apologize for my intrusion. It was only because I was so eager for good medicine that I doubted Comrade Wen. I hope you won't mind."

"It's okay, I understand."

Many people in this era are selfless and dedicate their lives to their careers.

As a military doctor, Gao Weishan wanted to fight for good medicines for his hospital, which Wen Moxue could understand.

I understand, but that doesn't mean she would do the same.

After the three of them left the state-run restaurant, Lu Yuan and Wen Moxue prepared to return to the village.

They still wanted to hitch a ride back in an oxcart, so they went to the management office and heard that their uncle and the brigade accountant had already returned to the village, so the two of them had no choice but to walk back.

On the way, Lu Yuan would occasionally stare at the fake wife and sized her up.

Unable to bear his suspicious gaze any longer, Wen Moxue asked directly, "What exactly are you looking at?"

Lu Yuan blurted out, "I just want to see my wife."

Wen Moxue kicked him, calling him a "filthy scoundrel."

Lu Yuan smiled and dodged her, asking, "Dr. Gao said that Grandpa Liu was able to wake up because of you, is that true?"

Wen Moxue turned her head to the side, avoiding his scrutinizing gaze.

"Of course it's not true. I don't have that ability, and I don't have any life-saving medicine."

Lu Yuan didn't dwell on the matter. Even if it were true, if they didn't admit it, they simply didn't want anyone to know. He understood the principle that possessing a treasure can be a crime.

"Whether it's true or not, you need to be more careful in the future. Today you were lucky that Dr. Gao suspected you; if it were someone with ulterior motives, you would be in danger."

Wen Moxue was also a little scared. She knew that his reminder was for her own good, so she nodded obediently.

"I understand, I'll be more careful in the future."

Actually, she was very careful this time, but she didn't expect Dr. Gao to be so perceptive.

She added, "But speaking of which, it's quite a coincidence. I came to the health center twice, and both times Grandpa Liu's injury showed significant improvement. No wonder Dr. Gao was suspicious."

"And what a coincidence that you and Dr. Gao's partner are both allergic to peanuts."