Chapter 24: It seems Xu Qiaofeng really loves Lu Niannian.
Zhang Jiaman's smug expression froze instantly.
He looked like he'd been doused with cold water, and appeared extremely disheveled.
But she quickly calmed down. Ning Tang was a relative of Captain Xu. She usually went home by herself after get off work. But today Captain Xu came. She must have missed her for several days and couldn't stand it anymore.
She deliberately used Ning Tang as a pretext just to catch a glimpse of him.
Just thinking about it made Zhang Jiaman raise her chin again, the resentment in her eyes replaced by a self-deluded joy.
She even acted like a proper sister-in-law, opening the car door for Ning Tang and saying with a considerate expression:
"Tangtang, get in the car quickly. Captain Xu came to pick you up. Don't keep him waiting."
"You've had a long day too. Take your time getting in the car, I'll help you."
As he spoke, he reached out to help Ning Tang up.
Her posture made it seem as if she were the lady of the car, and Ning Tang was just a junior who needed her care.
The onlookers were completely dumbfounded.
Ning Tang wasn't used to being touched, so she subconsciously took half a step back and said politely, "Thank you, Dr. Zhang, but I can manage on my own."
Zhang Jiaman thought she was embarrassed and wanted to say something more, but Xu Qiaofeng in the car spoke up impatiently.
"It's so late, aren't you going home yet?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jiaman became even more shy.
You rascal, you still know to care when I'm coming home!
In the end, it was Wang Yan who spoke up to stop Zhang Jiaman from saying anything more, and only then did Ning Tang and the others leave.
Exhausted at the hospital, Ning Tang fell asleep just a few minutes after getting into the car.
She didn't know when she got home, but Xu Qiaofeng carried her up to the second floor.
When she woke up again, it was almost 2 p.m.
After Ning Tang saw the time, she was so frightened that she quickly dressed and ran downstairs.
Grandpa Xu was practicing Qigong in the yard, while Xu Qiaoyan and Xu Qiaofeng were doing pull-ups next to him.
Seeing this, Grandpa Xu quickly asked, "Tangtang, is something wrong that you're in such a hurry?"
"Grandpa, I'm going to be late. Could you please have your bodyguard give me a ride?"
Ning Tang lowered her head in embarrassment.
Hearing this, Xu Qiaoyan chuckled softly, "Sister-in-law, this morning the third brother saw that you came back too late, so he asked the hospital for leave. It's your turn to rest today, so don't worry."
Military hospitals operate year-round without holidays, but they implement a rotation system to protect the health of medical staff.
Coincidentally, the dean was also worried that Ning Tang might not be able to handle it and something bad might happen, so he readily approved the leave after receiving a call from the Xu family.
He also specifically told her to rest at home for a day and not to worry about anything in the department.
Grandpa Xu smiled and waved his hand: "No rush, Tangtang. Aunt Zhang has stewed some white fungus and lotus seed soup. Have her bring you a bowl to nourish your body."
My heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally at ease.
Ning Tang also felt hungry, so she sat in the courtyard, drinking white fungus and lotus seed soup while watching the Xu family exercise.
Half an hour passed.
Grandpa Xu wiped the sweat from his forehead and gave Ning Tang a thumbs-up: "Tangtang, your Qigong is really amazing."
"After you taught me last time, I've been practicing these past few days. My back doesn't ache when I wake up in the morning anymore, and I don't even have to get up at night to sleep!"
Xu Qiaoyan also came over and shook his arm:
"That's right. Last time, my older brother and I learned a few moves from Grandpa. After doing a set, my body felt very relaxed, and I felt like all the stale air that had been pressing on my chest was expelled."
“We sit on chairs all year round, and none of us are in good health. After learning a few tricks from me, they all clamor to see you, the master.”
Xu Qiaoyan is an engineer who often has to bend over to do experiments while sitting in the office.
Over time, my spine became unhealthy, and I had difficulty turning over in bed at night. But since I started practicing the Qigong exercises, I feel like I've been reborn.
Ning Tang laughed upon hearing this, and said seriously:
"These are all simple movements. I hope you and your grandfather don't mind. If it's convenient, I can teach you a few more moves this afternoon."
This harmonious scene made Xu Qiaofeng's jaw clench uncomfortably.
Looking at Ning Tang's fair and beautiful profile, a fleeting emotion flashed in his eyes, disappearing as soon as she looked over.
The entire Xu family was present this time, a rare occasion where everyone could gather for dinner.
I don't know what got into Wenya, but she kept talking about the Lu family next door at the dinner table.
In the end, it was only after Xu Qiaofeng threw his chopsticks on the table that she shut up and stopped talking.
The Lu family...
Road after road...
Ning Tang made up her mind. It seemed that Xu Qiaofeng really liked that girl, and he didn't even give his sister-in-law any face.
She is very self-aware.
Since it was a three-year contract marriage anyway, she obediently gave birth to the baby and would leave the Xu family when the time was up.
As for who Xu Qiaofeng has in his heart, it has nothing to do with her.
Ning Tang didn't say much until evening, just silently listening to the others chat.
Xu Qiaofeng saw this and his brows furrowed slightly. A strange sense of irritation rose in his heart, and he pursed his lips.
But they didn't know how to start a conversation.
Ning Tang got up to go back upstairs to rest, as it was time for bed.
Xu Qiaofeng coughed and said, "Wait a minute, I have something to say."
"What's up?"
"Did you take your second sister-in-law's words to heart at the dinner table just now?"
“I’ll tell you—”
Before he could finish speaking, the landline phone in the living room rang.
Xu Qiaofeng's expression changed, and he quickly answered the call.
On the other end of the phone was Pang Bo, who was on duty.
"Captain Xu, something terrible has happened!"
"A wildfire has broken out in the mountainous area of the neighboring city. The fire is spreading rapidly. Our team has just received an emergency order, and all members must assemble immediately and stand by!"
Pang Bo's voice came through the receiver.
It was quite noticeable in the quiet living room.
The superfluous expression on Xu Qiaofeng's face faded, replaced by the decisiveness of a soldier.
He replied in a deep voice, "Understood, I'll try to get to the team within twenty minutes."
He hung up the phone and turned to look at Ning Tang.
Ning Tang had just heard the phone call and knew the danger of the wildfire. She nodded and said, "We'll talk about it when I get back."
"Be careful and take good care of yourself."
Xu Qiaofeng paused.
His gaze fell on her worried face, and his Adam's apple bobbed.
Without saying another word, he turned around, grabbed his clothes from the sofa, and strode toward the door.
A night passed.
Ning Tang arrived at the hospital the next day.
All the doctors and nurses received the notification and stood together to listen to the hospital director's instructions.
"The fire in the neighboring city is very serious, and many civilians and soldiers have been injured. Their hospitals are short-staffed, so our hospital needs to go and provide support. Who among you is willing to contribute to the people?"
The words fell.
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
Not a single person dared to speak.
That was fire; it could burn down two hilltops, which shows how ferocious it was.
And the smell of burns is very pungent...
Ning Tang was stunned when she heard the dean's words. Wildfire? Many people were injured?
Xu Qiaofeng went there last night too, was he injured?
Grandma Xu's health was already poor; if something happened to him, wouldn't that be adding insult to injury?
Besides, she herself is a medical student, and she wouldn't just stand by and watch a life slip away before her eyes.
Ning Tang raised her hand, making her stand out in the crowd.
"Dean, I'll go."
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