Chapter 203 Let's set a time to get everyone together.
"How can that be? You won't come when I invite you normally, and you won't come during the New Year either?"
"Yes, yes, we only invited you on Chinese New Year. We don't dare to bother you at other times because you're so busy."
"Everyone invited you because they are genuinely grateful to you, and they really have no other intentions."
Everyone held onto Du Ruoxia, preventing her from leaving.
Even though there were soldiers waiting outside, the crowd still refused to let go.
Du Ruoxia smiled helplessly at the waiting soldiers.
In the current situation, forcibly breaking free would be extremely disrespectful to them.
But if the stalemate continues, it will only waste everyone's time.
It was difficult for Du Ruoxia to refuse everyone's kind invitations.
But having to eat at other people's houses every day and be dragged into casual conversations is really too much for her after a while.
The best course of action now is to find a compromise.
Du Ruoxia fell into deep thought amidst the noisy crowd.
After a while, she finally came up with a solution.
"Ladies, I have an idea. Please listen to it and see if it suits your taste."
Du Ruoxia raised her voice, and the noisy crowd suddenly quieted down.
Everyone remained silent, waiting for Du Ruoxia to speak.
"I am very grateful to everyone for thinking so highly of me and inviting me to dinner every day."
"But I am indeed a person who does not like crowds, and I need to use this time to study medical skills."
“It’s definitely impossible to go there every day, but we can arrange a time for everyone to get together. Each person can bring one or two home-cooked dishes, and we can eat and chat together. This will save time, and I will also appreciate your kindness. What do you all think of this idea?”
Du Ruoxia racked her brains to come up with this method.
Although everyone was somewhat dissatisfied, they couldn't think of a better solution.
Instead of wasting time in this stalemate, it's better to agree.
"I think it's feasible!"
"I think it's good too."
"Let's use this method so as not to waste Dr. Du's time?"
Du Ruoxia's proposal was approved by most people.
"Then you guys should discuss which day, time, and place to have our New Year's Eve dinner?"
"You guys have a plan, so let me know when the time comes. I'll come even if it's raining knives from the sky."
After Du Ruoxia finished speaking, everyone immediately gathered together and started a lively discussion.
Du Ruoxia left with the two soldiers and only breathed a sigh of relief when they were far away and no one was chasing after them.
The two soldiers leading the way turned around and looked at her with admiration.
"Dr. Du, I didn't expect you to be so popular in the family compound."
"Dr. Du, you can not only set bones but also deliver babies! You're amazing!"
The two soldiers kept turning back; they weren't very old, but their eyes were bright and sparkling.
Du Ruoxia felt a little embarrassed by their stares.
"The women in the family compound are so warm and welcoming."
"Actually, I'm not that good; they just happened to want to hire me."
Du Ruoxia wanted to brush the matter off, but the two soldiers refused to let it go so easily.
"I think these women are usually very arrogant and rarely invite others to dinner."
"It's one thing if one or two people invite you to dinner, but now so many people want to invite you to dinner. This shows how popular you are in the family compound."
The two soldiers were talking with great interest, while Du Ruoxia rubbed her temples in exasperation.
She is a low-key person and doesn't actually want to be so popular.
Overwhelmed by everyone's enthusiasm, Du Ruoxia began to regret joining the army.
Originally, I joined the army hoping to find some peace and quiet and avoid listening to other people's endless chatter.
She never expected that the military base would be so lively, even more so than the compound where she had lived before.
The good thing is that after she came here, everyone admired her and no one spoke ill of her behind her back.
Compared to the rumors and gossip she had endured before, Du Ruoxia felt that things were not so bad now.
She was invited into the army base, where many soldiers lined both sides of the road to welcome her.
The soldiers, who usually wear military uniforms, were now wearing large red flowers for the first time ever.
Today is Chinese New Year, and the military base was simply decorated.
Red lanterns and paper-cut window decorations create a festive atmosphere.
Just a few days ago, life at the military base was quite monotonous.
It's only been a few days, and I didn't expect it to be decorated so well.
Du Ruoxia raised her head, looking around at everything with a smile; she was in an excellent mood.
Wherever Du Ruoxia went, the soldiers saluted her respectfully.
Just as Du Ruoxia reached the entrance of the cafeteria, someone set off a string of firecrackers.
The crackling sound of firecrackers filled the air, and the once cold and deserted cafeteria became lively.
Du Ruoxia was invited to the army's canteen, where the tables were piled up in one place, leaving a large empty space in the middle.
A row of tables was placed against the wall, and various delicious foods and drinks were placed on the tables.
As soon as Du Ruoxia entered, she was greeted warmly by someone.
Liu Wang's leg has improved a lot, but it has not fully recovered, and he is still in a wheelchair.
Upon seeing Du Ruoxia approach, he immediately pushed his wheelchair and excitedly came to her side.
"Dr. Du, you're here too?"
Today's meal is served buffet style.
Various large platters of dishes are laid out on the table; you can help yourself to whatever you want to eat.
There are no rules or leaders today.
Everyone can eat and drink freely.
Du Ruoxia originally wanted to take some food and hide in a corner to enjoy it to her heart's content.
Unexpectedly, the soldiers didn't give her that chance.
Everyone surrounded her, asking her all sorts of questions, as if they were very interested in her.
Du Ruoxia talked to them mostly about medical skills.
Liu Wang and Dr. Wu stood not far from her, listening quietly.
Liu Wang's admiration for Du Ruoxia grew as he listened, while Dr. Wu curled his lip in disdain but couldn't find a way to refute him.
Du Ruoxia is indeed quite capable, and he can't compare to her.
As the midnight bells rang, fireworks were set off outside.
Normally, smoking is strictly prohibited in the military at this time, but during the Spring Festival, the leaders deliberately turn a blind eye.
Even the fireworks and firecrackers were arranged by them, but this couldn't be shown openly.
Du Ruoxia stood in the center of the crowd, watching the dazzling fireworks rise into the night sky.
Fireworks, however beautiful, are only fleeting moments.
By the time all the fireworks were over, it was already 1 a.m.
Du Ruoxia was used to going to bed early, and she was already extremely sleepy at this time.
She lowered her head slightly and rubbed her temples with both hands.
Du Ruoxia covered her mouth and yawned. The soldiers who had gathered together to celebrate the New Year also gradually returned home.
Zhao Jiajun stayed on duty at the military base during the Spring Festival this year, and he voluntarily stepped out from the crowd.
"Sister-in-law, let me take you home. It's not safe for you to go home alone so late."
"good."
Du Ruoxia was very tired these past few days, so she slept soundly. The next morning, there was a knock on the door, but she didn't want to answer it.
Du Ruoxia was still reluctant to answer when the knocking came again at the door.
Because almost every time someone visits her, it's never anything good.
After Du Ruoxia partnered with two large companies using her prescription, she's not as keen on making money anymore.
As for the things that happened in the compound, Du Ruoxia didn't really want to get involved.
The more Du Ruoxia ignored it, the more urgent the knocking became.
Du Ruoxia grew impatient with the knocking and angrily went to open the door.
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