Chapter 30: A look of amazement flashed in Xu Qiaofeng's eyes.
"Me, Xu Qiaofeng, deserting?"
Everyone turned around abruptly.
Then they saw Ning Tang supporting Xu Qiaofeng standing behind them.
In the firelight, the man's face was pale, and dark red bloodstains were still seeping through his clothes on the back, yet he still stood upright.
His eyes were like those of a hunting leopard, fixed intently on Ning Xin and Zhang Yanfei.
The two men who had just been kicking someone when they were down turned deathly pale the moment they saw who it was.
Especially Ning Xin.
When she saw Ning Tang return alive and well, she was so frightened that she took two steps back and almost tripped.
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Pang Bo immediately rushed over:
"Captain Xu!"
"Dr. Ning!"
"Are you alright? Why are you covered in blood? I knew you wouldn't desert!"
Xu Qiaofeng looked up and patted Pang Bo's arm, signaling him to help him over.
Then, his cold gaze fell on Ning Xin, and he gave a cold laugh: "We should ask her about this."
Ning Xin panicked but forced herself to remain calm.
"How am I supposed to know where you went? Am I a tapeworm in your stomach?"
"Roundworms?" Ning Tang stepped forward, her eyes full of disdain. "They're clearly pests. You dare say our injuries have nothing to do with you?"
"Using the pretext of being wounded, they tricked me into going to the west slope, and then just watched us deliver—"
Seeing that Ning Tang was about to reveal the truth in front of so many people, Ning Xin was furious.
She's going to be an official's wife in the future, so how can she clear her name now that she's tainted?
Seeing Zhang Yanfei's eyes threatening to strike, he had a sudden inspiration, rolled his eyes, and fainted on the spot.
With a loud bang.
They shut Ning Tang down before she could say what she was about to say.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Yanfei was stunned for a moment, then reacted and rushed over to pick the person up.
He glared at Ning Tang, his voice thick with righteous indignation, and said, "Dr. Ning! Even if you are from Captain Xu's family, I still have the audacity to say something!"
"This is all a misunderstanding. Take your anger out on me, don't take it out on a girl!"
In that case, an uninformed person might think that Ning Tang was being aggressive and had driven Ning Xin to the point of fainting.
After saying that, Zhang Yanfei picked up the person and left.
He walked so fast it was as if a wolf was chasing him.
Seeing this, Xu Qiaofeng glanced at the woman beside him. Noticing that Ning Tang showed no anger whatsoever, he raised an eyebrow with interest:
"Can you sit still?"
"Can sit still."
Ning Tang turned her head to look at him, her voice soft but firm, "She can run away, but she can't hide. She pretended to faint this time and got away with it, but next time, I will make her pay a thousand times over."
She would be surprised if Ning Xin were really that easy to deal with.
Moreover, they have no witnesses or physical evidence this time. Even if both of them point the finger at Ning Xin, as long as they can't produce any evidence, she can pretend to be innocent and deny it.
Who knows, some people who try to smooth things over might come out and say they're "unforgiving even when they're in the right."
Upon hearing this, a hint of amazement flashed in Xu Qiaofeng's eyes.
But it was quickly suppressed.
He was supported by Pang Bo. Although the wound on his back had been treated and was no longer life-threatening, it still needed to be stitched up.
Upon hearing the news, Lu Jiaxiang rushed over and hurriedly led the people to the tent.
Upon seeing the first aid marks on Xu Qiaofeng's back and the needle marks on his acupoints, he paused, his brows furrowing.
"Who inserted this needle? The acupuncture point was very accurate, and the hemostatic effect is even better than the Western medicine we brought. It works extremely quickly."
He was a veteran military doctor who had spent years dealing with wounded soldiers.
One glance reveals that this acupuncture technique requires at least several decades of experience, especially the two needles at the Xuehai and Qihai acupoints, which are precisely placed at the key points for stopping bleeding and replenishing blood.
To call this a coincidence would be utter nonsense.
Xu Qiaofeng nodded knowingly, raised his chin, and smiled, "It was Dr. Ning who did it."
No one noticed the barely perceptible pride in his tone.
Lu Jiaxiang's mind conjured up Ning Tang's face, which looked remarkably like Ai Qiao's, and his eyes were filled with surprise.
"Dr. Ning? That little girl who came back with you?"
"I didn't know she had this ability. I thought she was just a rich kid who got a job at the hospital by relying on her connections."
And coincidentally, Ai Qiao's family has a long history of practicing traditional Chinese medicine...
Could there be some connection between the two of them...?
Lu Jiaxiang snapped out of his daze and immediately continued what he was doing.
Pang Bo, who was standing nearby, watched the stitching process and couldn't help but sympathize with her. He grinned and said, "Captain Xu, you're really lucky to have met Dr. Ning. If it weren't for those stitches, I don't think you would have made it this far!"
“Indeed, she is my savior,” Xu Qiaofeng said in a low voice.
Suddenly, Pang Bo seemed to discover something delightful.
Pointing at Xu Qiaofeng's mouth, he shouted, "Captain, what happened to your mouth?"
"Why is it all red? Did it get bitten by a mosquito?"
"You know, it's really inconsiderate of mosquitoes to bite right near your mouth. If word gets out, it'll ruin your reputation..."
All I could hear was Pang Bo's incessant chatter.
Xu Qiaofeng touched his lips.
While he was unconscious, he seemed to feel something gently landing near his mouth, like a feather, tickling him.
Thinking of that faint touch, her ears turned red almost instantly, but she didn't explain, only cleared her throat.
He glared at Pang Bo: "What are you yelling about?"
"Even the military dogs outside don't make a fuss like you."
Lu Jiaxiang, who was standing to the side, looked up and caught a glimpse of Xu Qiaofeng's reddened ears. His expression changed, and he suddenly had a guess in his mind.
The next afternoon.
After several days, the wildfire was finally extinguished.
The group boarded the truck for the return trip.
Ning Tang had been on tenterhooks all night and hadn't slept well, so as soon as she got on the train, she leaned against the carriage and fell fast asleep.
He was completely oblivious to the probing look in Lu Jiaxiang's eyes.
It was already dark when we got back to the hospital.
These doctors and nurses have to go back to their departments to sign in and hand over their shifts before they can go home to rest.
Ning Tang quickly finished her work and went downstairs to see Xu Qiaofeng, who had changed into clean clothes, standing in front of the car door.
Having seemingly faced life and death, the two continued to interact as usual, but something seemed to be slowly changing.
Arrive at the gate of the Xu family's residence.
Grandma Xu and Grandpa Xu immediately came over and asked the two children about their well-being.
Even Su Ying, who usually practices dancing in the dance studio, was there and asked Ning Tang about her health.
Only the second sister-in-law, Wenya, stood silently in the corner, looking at Ning Tang with a hostile gaze.
Just as everyone was about to go inside, Wenya suddenly came out, her tone somewhat sarcastic:
"Third sister-in-law, you've really worried us all to death this time."
"Grandma and Grandpa are so worried they can't eat or sleep well. You're carrying the Xu family's only child. What if something happens and you lose the baby?"
Seeing Ning Tang's cold and stern expression, Wen Ya felt even more comfortable and continued to chatter on.
"After all, this child is the root of the Xu family. If anything happens to him, even if you save the third son, you can't make up for the enormous loss!"
Her eyes were full of provocation, as if she was certain that Ning Tang wouldn't dare to refute her and that Xu Qiaofeng wouldn't speak up for her!
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