[Who would have thought? Although Qiao Lao Er can't lift a finger, he's actually quite clever!]
Qiao Gaoyang: "..."
No, when praising him, can't we just praise him purely?
Do we really have to add that he can't lift anything with his hands or shoulders? The point is, he's not that weak, is he?
He just can't beat his older brother, it doesn't mean he can't fight at all!
How deep was Leng Yingying's misunderstanding of him?
At that time, many people didn't even have cell phones, but Qiao Lao Er's understanding and operation of computers had already reached this level, and he knew so much more. It seems he'll really be able to make a living in information technology in the future. Not bad, not bad!
Qiao Gaoyang: "..."
So, now you know my true charm, right?
It seems this effort wasn't in vain; Leng Yingying finally saw his strength, and she should have a different opinion of him now, right?
[No wonder you treat your computer like a wife, Joe! You deserve the skill and expertise you have today!]
Qiao Gaoyang: "..."
Thank you so much!
No, he just loves this technology. When did he start treating his computer like his wife?
Okay, he does like computers.
But it didn't say he actually treated his computer like a wife. The wife he wanted was someone else!
Qiao Gaoyang found it both funny and frustrating.
After all this fuss, I don't know if he achieved his goal or failed to win.
Sometimes, he really wanted to crack open Leng Yingying's head and take a good look at what she was thinking about all day long!
"Comrade Qiao, since we're already here, and your skills are so good, why don't we exchange ideas?"
"That's right, Comrade Qiao, you must be generous with your advice!"
"Come, come, sit down! Sit down quickly!"
Unable to refuse their hospitality, and given that they were indeed friendly forces, Qiao Gaoyang didn't stand on ceremony. Instead, he exchanged a lot of relevant information with the members of the intelligence team and shared his thoughts and prospects regarding the future of information technology.
After all, they had seen so much cutting-edge information in space, and this exchange was of great help to the intelligence team of this unit.
When Qiao Gaoyang was about to leave, several IT staff members were reluctant to let him go.
[My goodness, has Qiao Lao Er fallen into a wolf's den?]
No wonder he asked me to protect him!
Qiao Gaoyang: "..."
thank you!
After another round of persuasion, Qiao Gaoyang was finally able to leave.
Zhou Jinglan saw him off again.
With Qiao Gaoyang about to leave, Zhou Jinglan had been plotting in his mind all afternoon and was really getting restless.
Previously, Zhou Jinglan couldn't say these things to the intelligence team, since they were dealing with serious matters, and he had that much sense to consider.
But now that the person is about to leave, he doesn't ask a single question, and he's really unwilling to accept it.
"Comrade Qiao!" Zhou Jinglan suddenly called out.
"What are you doing?" Qiao Gaoyang was startled, inwardly annoyed by the man's overreaction.
Not mature at all, not good enough for Xinruo, bad review!
Whatever you wish for comes true.
As expected, Zhou Jinglan mentioned Qiao Xinruo in his next sentence.
"Comrade Qiao, I know your sister's name is Qiao Xinruo, and she is also a military doctor in your unit. I wonder... how is she doing lately?" Zhou Jinglan finally asked the question, staring nervously at Qiao Gaoyang, unsure of what kind of answer he wanted to get from the other party.
"You know Xinruo?" Qiao Gaoyang pretended to be clueless and probed, "You know my sister? How did you two meet?"
He just wanted to hear what Zhou Jinglan would say.
"Dr. Qiao saved me, and! She saved me twice!" Zhou Jinglan was extremely excited.
Qiao Gaoyang's question opened up a floodgate of conversation. He talked about how he first rescued her when they were children, and then about how Qiao Xinruo rescued him a second time during that mission.
“If it weren’t for Dr. Qiao, I might never have been able to leave that mountain when I was a child, and I wouldn’t be who I am today. And last time, it was thanks to Dr. Qiao and her sister, who is also your other sister, that my leg was saved.”
"I am truly grateful. I originally wanted to thank Dr. Qiao in person, but given my current situation... I feel it might not be appropriate." Zhou Jinglan became somewhat saddened as she finished speaking.
He really wanted to thank Qiao Xinruo in person, but he was afraid that his appearance would only make people hate and fear him.
Zhou Jinglan dared not, nor was he willing to, leave even the slightest bad impression on Qiao Xinruo, even though she had already seen his "appearance," or even his more terrifying appearance, when she saved him.
However, being seen while unconscious is different from actively approaching someone while conscious.
It was precisely because Zhou Jinglan was not open and honest with himself that he couldn't help but pay attention to these seemingly ordinary details.
Qiao Gaoyang nodded, thinking to himself that this person at least had some self-awareness.
[How pitiful! My ship hasn't gotten any closer because of this. When will I ever get to ship them properly?]
Qiao Gaoyang: "..."
He felt it wouldn't work.
[However, this kid's worries aren't entirely unfounded. With Qiao Laosi being such a looks-obsessed person, him getting close to him now would definitely be a turn-off, not a plus. It's more reliable for him to focus on restoring his own good looks first. Good luck, I believe in you!]
Qiao Gaoyang: "..."
He doesn't think it's a good idea.
Regardless, Zhou Jinglan was, after all, the deputy commander of the Friendship Army, and was responsible for receiving Qiao Gaoyang today. He couldn't be impolite to others because of personal reasons.
"I never imagined that Deputy Regiment Commander Zhou and my sister would have such a connection, haha..."
"My sister is a kind-hearted person. She has been learning medicine from my dad since she was a child and has always loved tinkering with those life-saving gadgets. When she saved you as a child, she probably used you as practice!"
Qiao Gaoyang didn't care at all what Zhou Jinglan would think of his words, or rather, he did it "on purpose".
He just wanted Zhou Jinglan to know that being saved twice didn't mean he was anything special.
When Qiao Xinruo was a doctor, she saved countless lives in the hospital every day. If everyone remembered her, it would be terrible.
Zhou Jinglan: "..."
Qiao Gaoyang's words left him speechless, and he could only smile awkwardly.
Although he was reluctant to admit it, Zhou Jinglan couldn't deceive himself. He knew very well that Qiao Gaoyang's words, though harsh, were the truth.
"It's all about being influenced by what you see and hear. Xinruo naturally takes saving people as her duty. Deputy Commander Zhou, you don't need to take it to heart. There are plenty of people Xinruo has saved, haha!" As he spoke, Qiao Gaoyang patted Zhou Jinglan on the shoulder, acting like good buddies.
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