Chapter 61 Brother Zhanming

Gu Dongguo drank the clear and sweet spiritual spring water in one gulp. Almost instantly, an indescribable warm current spread from his stomach and quickly reached his limbs and bones.

It wasn't the warmth from hot water, but a gentle, nourishing feeling that emanated from the deepest part of the body, from every bone and every muscle fiber.

The soreness, numbness, and swelling he experienced during the bone setting were gently soothed and washed away by this warm current.

Instead, there was an unprecedented sense of ease and comfort!

It's like someone who has been carrying a heavy burden for years suddenly having all the sandbags off their body;

It's like a rusty, sluggish machine being thoroughly cleaned, lubricated, and recalibrated.

A light and refreshing comfort permeated my entire body, even down to my bones, and my spirits were lifted, my eyes becoming much clearer.

He couldn't help but move his shoulders and neck, and then quietly moved his injured leg, and was pleasantly surprised to find that...

Besides some muscle soreness from overuse, caused by chiropractic adjustments and sudden standing and walking, the bones themselves actually don't feel any pain!

Moreover, the hidden injuries that had accumulated over the years and would ache faintly on rainy days were now completely at peace.

This spring water...it's amazing!

This is truly amazing!

Gu Dongguo sat up, his eyes filled with disbelief and immense pride as he looked at his sister.

Their baby is truly blessed with incredible luck!

Gu Baobao used a clean handkerchief she took out of her pocket to wipe the fine beads of sweat that had appeared on her forehead from the exertion.

Then, she walked up to Lu Zhanming, who was sitting in a chair.

The two silver needles were still stuck in Lu Zhanming's arm, trembling slightly.

As he watched Gu Baobao approach, seeing her cheeks slightly flushed from her busyness, and her clear, focused eyes, his heart began to race uncontrollably again.

His little girl is so pretty, even when she wipes her sweat.

"Tuan Lu, let me remove the needles for you."

Gu Baobao's soft, sweet voice rang out, like a feather gently brushing against Lu Zhanming's heart.

Lu Zhanming was stung by this title.

Lu Tuan... that's what Bao Bao always calls him, politely, distantly, with the respect one would show to a superior and the wounded.

But...don't they now share a secret?

Shouldn't our relationship take it to the next level?

He didn't want to hear her call him Commander Lu; it was too formal, as if they were worlds apart.

Thinking this to himself, the words slipped out, his voice carrying a hint of grievance and expectation that he himself was unaware of:

"Baby~ Don't call me Lu Tuan, it's too formal."

Gu Baobao deftly removed the silver needles from his arm, wiped them with an alcohol swab, and put them back into her acupuncture kit.

Upon hearing this, she raised her head and looked at Lu Zhanming with an innocent expression, her long eyelashes fluttering twice, as if she was seriously considering the question he had raised.

What should it be called?

Comrade Lu?

They seem rather distant.

Lu Zhanming?

Using his full name seems impolite, after all, he is the regimental commander.

War Inscription?

That seems a bit too intimate...

She tilted her head, thinking... am I one of them now?

So, she blinked her clear, bright eyes, and a sweet smile curved her lips.

Her voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of tentativeness and natural charm:

"Brother Zhanming~?"

Oh my god!

These four words, like a bolt of lightning coated in honey, struck Lu Zhanming with perfect precision!

Brother Zhanming...

The baby calls him Brother Zhanming!

Not the cold and aloof Lu Tuan, not the polite Comrade Lu, but Brother Zhanming who is affectionate and dependent!

Lu Zhanming felt a surge of heat explode from his heart and rush to the top of his head!

His ears turned bright red at a visible speed, and his neck even felt hot.

His heart was pounding rapidly and heavily in his chest, like a drumbeat, making his eardrums buzz.

An indescribable tingling sensation shot from his tailbone straight to the top of his head, making his whole body stiffen for a moment, followed by a strange and pleasant shiver.

His baby... called him "brother"!

Even though her name was added before it, her soft, sweet tone and dependent gaze... were enough!

That's enough!

Lu Zhanming tried his best to maintain his composure, but his usually deep and calm eyes were now like a lake with a pebble thrown in, rippling with clear, silly, and joyful waves.

His Adam's apple bobbed heavily, as if he wanted to say something, but found his throat a little dry. In the end, he only let out a low "hmm" with barely concealed joy.

At this moment, Gu Dongguo, who had just experienced a rebirth while sitting on the bed, was having another dramatic scene playing out in his mind!

Grandma—!!! Dad—!!! Uncle and Aunt—!!!

Hurry, everyone! Come on a rocket!!! Our baby's about to be snatched away by that wolf in sheep's clothing next door!!!

They're all calling him "brother" now!!! Brother Zhanming!!! My goodness!

Is the next step going to be calling him Brother Ming or Ah Ming?! Huh?!

Lu Zhanming, you bastard! What kind of sorcery did you use to bewitch my sister?! I'll fight you to the death!!!

Gu Dongguo roared inwardly, his face contorted in pain, and his eyes practically spitting fire as he glared at Lu Zhanming. He wished he could jump out of bed immediately.

With those fists, now brimming with power from the bone setting, I'll deliver a few punches to that handsome face that's currently writhing in a perverted grin!

However, as soon as he moved, Gu Baobao looked over with a questioning look in her eyes.

Gu Dongguo immediately backed down, and could only sit up straight in frustration, continuing to stare at Lu Zhanming with his eyes.

[Defu!]

Gu Baobao mentally called upon the system.

Were you secretly laughing again? I could feel it!

She felt a little strange when she said it, but seeing that Lu Zhanming seemed quite happy and his ears were red, she didn't think much of it.

[Oh my! Host! This system isn't smirking; this system is openly cheering for you!]

Deford's playful and excited electronic voice immediately rang out.

Your address of "Brother Zhanming" was a stroke of genius! It lingered in my ears for days!

The destructive power is comparable to a nuclear bomb! Look at our cold-faced Commander Lu, he's completely blown away, his ears are red, and he's totally dazed! Tsk tsk tsk!

Gu Baobao:

"Can you be serious for once? I was just going along with him, there was no harm in it at all!"

She was speechless. What had gotten into Defu lately? His words were becoming increasingly exaggerated.

The system's Defu joked:

[Serious? This system is seriously analyzing the tactical effects! Host, think about it, didn't that Su Xiaoyu from the cultural troupe call Zhan Ming "brother" in a cutesy voice before?]

And the result? He was roasted so badly by Commander Lu that even his own mother wouldn't recognize him! But your one word had a completely different effect!

What does this show? It shows that with absolute beauty, a pure temperament, and the trust of sharing secrets, a simple form of address can produce a completely different chemical reaction!

It became more and more excited as it spoke:

Keep it up, Host! With your fair skin, beautiful face, and exquisite, pitiful figure...

Add to that your miraculous medical skills and the innocent naiveté you unintentionally revealed... My God!

This is practically the ultimate white lotus/green tea terminator! It's guaranteed to leave those low-level white lotuses and green teas with nowhere to go and to make them feel ashamed!

This system can't wait to see more iconic moments! Let's cheer!

Gu Baobao's forehead was covered in black lines as she listened:

[Get lost! I earn my living through my own abilities! Healing and educating people relies on real skills! Who wants to be some kind of terminator?!]

She was truly impressed by this system with its bizarre thought process.

System Defu: [Strength and beauty combined, that's the true path, host! No conflict, no conflict! Hehe...]

Gu Baobao was too lazy to pay attention to it anymore.