An'an looked up at him through tear-filled eyes, seeing the genuine panic, regret, and unfathomable love in his eyes. Finally, a crack appeared in the ice in her heart. She understood him, knew that his jealousy was ingrained in his bones, but she also knew that his love for her was just as deep-seated.
"Really?" Her voice was still trembling with tears, but it was no longer cold.
"Really! I swear!" Lu Xiao immediately raised his hand, his eyes extremely serious. "But..." He paused, then added somewhat awkwardly, "When you... when you're treating those male patients... could I... could I... watch from the side?" As he finished speaking, his ears turned suspiciously red, his eyes darting around with a childlike plea, "I'll just watch... I promise I won't yell at anyone, I won't cause any trouble... okay?"
Looking at his cautious, almost humble, pleading expression, An'an's anger and disappointment miraculously dissipated, replaced by a helpless feeling that was both amusing and exasperating. This general, who commanded respect and instilled fear in his enemies, was always like a perpetually immature, insecure, and jealous person in front of her.
She sighed, reached out and pinched his tense cheek, her voice nasal as she said, "Three rules: First, you are not allowed to interfere with my treatment, and you are not allowed to lose your temper; second, you can watch from the side, but you are not allowed to interfere with my communication with the patients, and you are not allowed to scare people with your eyes; third, when you go home at night... you are not allowed to bring this up with me again!"
Lu Xiao's eyes lit up instantly, as if he had received a pardon. He nodded hastily, "Okay! I'll do whatever you say! Three rules! I promise!" He pulled An'an back into his arms, this time with the preciousness of having found her again. His voice was filled with immense relief and satisfaction, "An'an, my An'an... I'm sorry... Thank you..." He lowered his head, with boundless love and devotion, and kissed away the tears at the corners of her eyes, finally pressing his lips gently against her cool skin.
A fierce argument ensued, but it was just as quick to end. In less than an hour, General Lu surrendered and successfully secured his "legitimate right to watch."
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