In the medical team, after Xi Mufan finished treating the wounded patient and the bleeding had completely stopped, he and Doctor Chen both breathed a sigh of relief.
Taking off his gloves, Xi Mufan glanced frequently at the door, his brows furrowed.
It's already this late, why hasn't Baiyun come back yet?
The brigade leader and secretary shouldn't make things difficult for them.
They will definitely give their blessings when they learn that he and Baiyun are getting their marriage certificate.
What exactly happened?
After checking the entrance several times but still not seeing Baiyun, Xi Mufan returned to the consultation room.
He said to Dr. Chen, who was writing a medical record, "Dr. Chen, I'm done here. Please keep an eye on things. I'm going to the brigade headquarters. I'll be right back."
Dr. Chen looked up, adjusted his glasses, and said, "Okay, but Mu Fan, you don't look well. Are you alright?"
Xi Mufan shook his head absentmindedly, "It's nothing, I just need to confirm something."
He took off his white coat and hurriedly left the medical team.
Xi Mufan went directly to the commune director, his tone urgent, "Director, could I borrow your bicycle for a moment? It's urgent!"
Seeing his anxious expression, commune director Chen Jianhui didn't ask any further questions. "Alright, alright, the keys are on the table. Ride slowly! Be careful!"
Xi Mufan grabbed the keys. "Thank you, Director!"
He quickly pushed out his bicycle, got on, and pedaled furiously towards the Dahewan Production Brigade.
...
Soon, Xi Mufan arrived at the entrance of Che Wang's courtyard, panting heavily.
Just then, Che Xiaoni came out of the yard.
Xi Mufan slammed on the brakes, practically jumping out of the car. His forehead was covered in sweat as he asked anxiously, "Comrade Che Xiaoni, have you seen Baiyun? Has Baiyun been here?!"
Seeing Xi Mufan's anxious expression, Che Xiaoni felt a pang of sadness, but she deliberately feigned surprise. "Baiyun? No! Isn't she with you? What's she doing here?"
Xi Mufan's heart sank, and he became even more anxious. "You haven't been here? Are you sure?"
He stared intently into Che Xiaoni's eyes.
Che Xiaoni avoided his gaze, her tone deliberately cold, "I said I didn't come, and I mean it! Why would I lie to you? She's a grown woman, how could she get lost?"
Xi Mufan stared at her.
Che Xiaoni was stung by the coldness in his eyes and felt a little guilty, but she remained defiant. "Xi Mufan, what do you mean by that look? I'm just telling you, she didn't come, that's all! Believe it or not!"
Xi Mufan didn't have time to argue with her, and quickly picked up his bicycle. "That's for the best!"
He stopped looking at Che Xiaoni, got on his bicycle, turned it around, and pedaled hard again, speeding towards the military compound.
He felt inexplicably anxious and uneasy.
Watching Xi Mufan leave without hesitation and with burning anxiety, Che Xiaoni bit her lip hard, her fingers digging into her palms, her eyes churning with resentment and disappointment.
Xi Mufan!
So this is what it looks like when you care about someone!
......
Xi Mufan rode his bicycle and rushed to the family compound.
With no one to lead them in, Xi Mufan had no choice but to have the soldiers at the gate call Guan Wenru's house.
The person who answered the phone was Baiyun.
Upon learning that Xi Mufan had found his way here, Bai Yun pursed her lips slightly.
After thinking for a moment, she didn't let the gatekeeper let him in; she went to the gate herself.
As soon as Bai Yun came out, Xi Mufan rushed to her side and grabbed her wrist. "Bai Yun! You're here! You scared me to death! I didn't see you when I got back to the medical team. I thought you..."
"I'm fine!" Bai Yun interrupted him expressionlessly, her voice slightly hoarse and deliberately distant. "I suddenly missed my grandma, so I came back to see her. Dr. Xi, did you come here for something?"
She deliberately used the title 'Dr. Xi'.
Xi Mufan was taken aback by her cold attitude and form of address, paused for a moment, and then softened his voice:
"Baiyun, what's wrong? Are you still angry about what happened last night? I won't make things difficult for you like that next time... How about we go and get our marriage certificate first? You can take your anger out on me in the future, but listen to me this once, okay?"
His tone was more coaxing than ever before.
Bai Yun pursed her lips, her tone calm, but her eyes looked elsewhere, "There's no rush to get the marriage certificate."
"!" Xi Mufan froze, "You... what did you say?"
As if making up her mind, Bai Yun looked up at him. "Comrade Xi Mufan, about getting the marriage certificate... I've thought about it carefully, and I feel it's too hasty. I still need to... I still need to write to my parents and my brother to ask for their opinions. It's a major life event, so I have to tell my family. You agree, right?"
She offered a seemingly reasonable reason.
Xi Mufan pursed his lips, feeling that her sudden change in attitude wasn't because of this matter, but he still nodded:
"Yes...you're right! I was too hasty and didn't think things through. It's a life-changing event, so it's only right to ask your uncle, aunt, and brother for their opinions. So...could you give me their contact information so I can personally ask for their consent?"
Bai Yun clenched her fists tightly. "No need. My parents and brother don't want to talk to strangers."
stranger…
Xi Mufan felt a tightness in his chest and a sense of unease.
He looked at her and instinctively reached out, wanting to touch her cheek as usual.
Bai Yun reacted as if burned, taking a step back to avoid his touch, her eyes filled with a barely perceptible mix of panic and determination. "Don't touch me!"
Xi Mufan's hand froze in mid-air, the gentleness on his face instantly solidified, and his eyes were filled with hurt and disbelief. "Baiyun, what... what happened to you?"
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