Chapter 64 The Incident on the Way to the Cafeteria

Wow—!

Someone couldn't help but gasp.

"Oh my god... a fairy is smiling at me..."

Some people stared blankly.

"Thump! Thump!"

A heartbeat could be clearly heard, but I didn't know whose it was.

Even the sun in the sky doesn't seem as bright and warm as this girl's smile!

One look and I feel full of energy!

Lu Zhanming was captivated by Gu Baobao's smile, but out of the corner of his eye, he noticed the even more infatuated and entangled "bees and butterflies" around him.

My jealousy has completely boiled over, and the sourness is overwhelming!

He must get the baby away from this troublesome place immediately!

He tried to keep his voice steady, with a coaxing tone:

"Baby, are you hungry? Brother Zhanming will take you to the army canteen for breakfast. We'll also bring some back for Dongguo."

He thought that although the cafeteria was crowded and noisy, at least he could stay by Bao Bao's side the whole time and clear the area with his eyes and his presence!

It's better than leaving her standing alone in the yard, surrounded by so many hungry wolves!

Gu Baobao was indeed a little hungry, and also a bit curious about the legendary military canteen.

She nodded:

"Okay! I'll go get my lunchbox and tell my brother while I'm at it!"

She turned around and, like a light butterfly, gracefully ran back into the house.

The pale blue skirt traced a graceful arc, eliciting another suppressed gasp.

Lu Zhanming's cold gaze swept over the oblivious soldiers still watching from the roadside, as sharp as ice blades.

After successfully freezing several people, he withdrew his gaze with slight satisfaction.

Inside the house, Gu Baobao called out towards Gu Dongguo's room:

"Brother, I'll go to the cafeteria and bring you breakfast!"

Gu Dongguo was lying on the bed pretending to be dead when he heard this and felt a lump in his throat.

His leg was injured!

Now that I'm clearly better, I still have to stay in bed pretending to be lame!

I can't go to the cafeteria with my sister, and I have to watch helplessly as that wolf next door takes the opportunity to fawn over her!

"Baby, come here!"

He shouted.

Gu Baobao pushed the door open and went in:

"Brother, what's wrong?"

Gu Dongguo pulled out some loose change and a few grain and vegetable coupons from under his pillow and stuffed them into Gu Baobao's hand:

"Here, you'll need this for breakfast. Buy plenty, don't skimp."

He looked into his sister's clear eyes and sighed inwardly. "Sigh, my sister just arrived, she probably doesn't have much money or tickets on her."

Gu Baobao took the money and then suddenly realized!

Exactly! In this day and age, buying things requires not only money, but also all sorts of coupons!

Grain coupons, oil coupons, cloth coupons, meat coupons... She used to cook in the hospital cafeteria, using ingredients provided by the hospital, so she didn't have to worry about these.

Now she has to buy it herself, but she's a penniless pauper!

She came from a family of doctors in her previous life and never had to worry about money.

After transmigrating, she was pampered by the whole Gu family, never having to worry about food or drink, and had no concept of the world.

Now that I'm living independently, I realize the importance of a solid economic foundation.

No way!

She needs to find a way to make money!

She must at least be financially independent and not always rely on her brother's money.

But... in this era, private business is considered speculation and profiteering, and you'll get arrested.

How can a doctor like her make money legally and compliantly?

salary?

Yes, she is now a specially appointed expert at the hospital, so she should receive a salary, right?

I don't know how much... Also, her medicinal diets and hemostatic powders, if they can gain recognition, perhaps... they can be exchanged for some rewards or patent money or something?

Countless thoughts flashed through Gu Baobao's mind in an instant, but she didn't show it on her face and obediently nodded:

"Okay, bro. I'll buy more."

She took the money and tickets Gu Dongguo gave her, went to the kitchen to get a few aluminum lunch boxes, and then went out again.

Lu Zhanming had already gone back to his own yard to get his lunchbox and was waiting at the door.

He saw that Gu Baobao was carrying several lunchboxes and immediately reached out:

"Baby, let me get it."

"No need, no need. Your hands are not in good condition, but I can carry it."

Gu Baobao dodged his hand and said considerately.

She was already quite strong, and with the nourishment from the spiritual spring water, carrying several empty lunchboxes was a piece of cake.

Lu Zhanming looked at her slender arms carrying several lunchboxes, feeling both heartache and helplessness.

He could only withdraw his hand, secretly cursing that the damned "injury" had been staged at the worst possible time!

And so, on the road leading from the family compound to the barracks canteen in the early morning, a striking scene appeared.

Commander Lu Zhanming, the cold-faced Yama, had his right arm wrapped in thick bandages and slinged across his chest, while his left hand was... empty. He stood tall and straight, his expression stern, actually using his eyes to shoo away the "flies" around him.

Beside him followed closely a young woman with snow-white skin, stunning beauty, and a radiant smile, dressed in a light blue dress.

The girl was carrying several aluminum lunch boxes in her hand, and she walked briskly.

This combination is guaranteed to turn heads!

Wherever he went, whether it was soldiers rushing to the canteen or military dependents heading to work, everyone stared in astonishment, followed by hushed exclamations and discussions.

"Who's that girl next to Commander Lu? She's so beautiful!"

"I heard she's Battalion Commander Gu's sister, the new hospital specialist!"

"My God! She's even more beautiful in person than the rumors suggest!"

"She and Commander Lu...?"

"Don't talk nonsense! Didn't you see the look in Commander Lu's eyes? He looked like he was protecting his food!"

More young soldiers' eyes were glued to Gu Baobao.

Some people were so engrossed in watching that they bumped into their comrades who were walking towards them with a loud "bang"!

"Ouch!"

"Watch where you're going!"

The two collided and fell over, their lunchboxes nearly flying out of their hands.