Chapter 17
It was the first time for Qin Yao and the girl Zhang Yufei beside her to board such a large ship. They felt fresh and curious and wanted to look around everywhere. However, the area they could move in was very narrow, just the small medical center.
It was called a medical center, but it was just a small cabin. Although small, it was fully equipped with various instruments. In addition to the two of them, there were two military doctors and ten medical workers. Among the medical workers, there were five girls who were assigned to the garrison area on a certain island.
The girls were in groups of three or four. Qin Yao and Zhang Yufei stayed together, and the two groups kept to themselves.
The military doctor on the ship was good at treating bumps and bruises and respiratory diseases, and he gave them some brief knowledge.
Compared to training, I have a lot of free time on the ship, but it is relative freedom. I am stuck in the room and can only look outside through the narrow window. I am not allowed to walk around on the deck.
The meal was sea fish, vegetables, soy sauce, and steamed buns and rice.
At night, I sleep on a small, fixed bed that can only accommodate one person and it is difficult to turn over. Life on a boat is suitable for short people. If you are tall, you will inevitably bump into things while squeezing around.
No wonder the ship's doctor is the best at treating bumps and bruises.
Besides feeling a bit bored, Qin Yao felt extremely bored. Zhang Yufei beside her felt the same way. During the three months of training, every day was packed with time. Now on the boat, apart from studying and observing, she could only find things to do to pass the time.
Qin Yao was so bored that she took out the candy box of "love poems" that Gu Cheng handed to her, read it through, and tried not to laugh out loud. When she turned her head and glanced at the training program manual on the table, she was stunned.
Gu Cheng, ed.
On the military medical side, in addition to many medical professional books, there are also some equipment operation manuals that some young soldiers learn. The job restrictions in the army are not that severe. Learning and making use of one’s strengths are encouraged. There are many books for self-study, and you can transfer to another position when the opportunity arises.
She took it in her hand, opened it and saw that the author was the one she knew.
Qin Yao looked through the pile of books carefully and found that a certain person could only write three lines of love poems, but there were quite a few books.
Some people write straightforward poems, but she opened a procedure manual and read two or three pages. She seemed to be seasick. Excuse me, it was like a mystery and she could hardly understand it.
The only things Qin Yao could understand were articles in military journals and literary magazines. She paid attention to the names and found that Gu Cheng had written quite a few articles.
His articles are as concise and well-written as he is, with precise words that get to the point. Most of them are practical summaries of his work. They are not boring to read and are more interesting than the love poems he wrote.
After reading a few articles, Qin Yao suddenly remembered the night when they were on the deck and Gu Cheng told her about his "Fishing Adventure in the South China Sea". He did not lie.
Gu Cheng has been to many places and experienced many things.
At this moment, Qin Yao was able to connect the "Captain Gu" she currently knew with the Gu Cheng she had known before.
Even so, thinking about the man in military uniform who handed over the love poem with a cold face... I still don't know what kind of man he is.
A man’s heart is as unfathomable as the sea.
"Are you looking after the team's article?" Military doctor He Chunyuan looked at her jokingly and shook his head. They were indeed little girls, all the same.
Qin Yao put down the journal and said seriously, "Just take a look."
"Tsk tsk, no need to hide it, didn't you see these pages are almost torn apart? I know what you girls are thinking. Not only young girls, but many male soldiers also admire Captain Gu."
Qin Yao smiled: "Really?"
…
Female nurse Sun Jing glanced at Qin Yao and pretended to joke, "Could it be that you are also attracted to Captain Gu? Although Captain Gu is not married, he has high standards. You are beautiful, but Captain Gu doesn't like people like you. Don't dream."
Qin Yao asked curiously, "What kind does he like?"
"You are too gorgeous. He likes women with a white lotus temperament. The woman who went on a blind date with Captain Gu last time was a white lotus music teacher with a noble temperament."
Qin Yao burst out laughing.
The noble and elegant music teacher - Chen Baozhen.
"What are you laughing at?" Looking at that pretty face that looked as beautiful as a peach when she smiled, Sun Jing couldn't help but get angry.
Among all the medical workers, Sun Jing was proud of her wealthy family and had a condescending attitude. She knew that she would not be able to stay on the small island for long before being transferred to the base hospital.
Because she knew a lot, most of the female nurses flattered her and made her the center of attention. They were eager to hear more information from her. Sun Jing was very proud of this.
Qin Yao's laughter at this time seemed to be a challenge to her authority, but it turned into a mockery in Sun Jing's ears.
At dinner time, Sun Jing got a can of meat from somewhere. It was really good stuff. The canned meat of that era were made with solid ingredients and good meat.
The military doctor was rationed canned meat, but he was reluctant to eat too much and would save some to take home for his wife and children.
Sun Jing generously opened the cans and distributed them to the military doctor and other medical staff, except for Qin Yao and Zhang Yufei. The people nearby ate some without saying anything, and Sun Jing didn't say anything either, but with a smile on her face, she deliberately showed off to Qin Yao.
The strong smell of canned meat filled the entire cabin and made people drool. For ordinary people, canned meat is a first-class good thing, not to mention Qin Yao, who had been eating porridge and side dishes for a while, and eating sea fish and vegetables on the boat.
The more I eat seafood, the more I crave pork.
The tender and fatty pork is the best in the world.
Smelling this aroma, Qin Yao and Zhang Yufei felt sour in their mouths. It is the human body's instinct to crave meat. Zhang Yufei was a rather silent and honest girl. She lowered her head and ate without saying a word.
Qin Yao began to miss the female teacher in Chen Baozhen's office at this time.
So Qin Yao took the initiative to say, "Please take the meat away from me. Don't share it with me. I can't eat too much pork."
Sun Jing was very surprised: "What?"
Qin Yao held her cheek with her hand, pretending to be melancholy. Her beautiful face now, even if she was pretending, had a kind of innocent feeling like Xishi holding her heart, which was lovable.
"Do you know how much I weighed three months ago?"
Sun Jing was confused: "?"
Qin Yao: "I weigh 140 kilograms."
"I have a special physique. I gain weight very easily. Even drinking some cold water will make me fat. Now I have finally lost weight, and I have to keep it off." Qin Yao sighed and continued, "It will look better if you lose weight. At least I should stay like this before I get married and find a partner."
Sun Jing: “…”
She looked at Qin Yao's face. It was such a beautiful face, with big, bright eyes and a small chin. Even in the dark and damp cabin, it shone like a pearl.
What would this face look like if it were thirty or forty pounds fatter?
Sun Jing had a strange look on her face. She took the initiative to pass the can in her hand over and said generously, "You don't have to be so aggrieved, Qin Yao, eat something. The fish on the boat tastes tasteless. The fish meat doesn't have any fat at all."
"Who can bear to keep eating it?"
Qin Yao took the can, her peach blossom eyes curved up, showing a bright smile, "Then I'll eat some."
Qin Yao put some into her own bowl and gave some to Zhang Yufei. Seeing this, Sun Jing continued to persuade her to eat more.
Qin Yao lowered her head and ate her meal, thinking that she could even write a book - How I lived on free food and drink in the 1970s.
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Zhao Mingjin works in the maintenance department. He went to the medical room to get some medicated oil and also gave a can of food to his friend's sister. Thinking of the girl he saw when he got on board the ship, his heart was itching. Unfortunately, he didn't get to talk to her when he saw her just now.
But he is not in a hurry.
Zhao Mingjin threw the bottle of medicinal oil in his hand to Gu Cheng and said, "Captain Gu, you're welcome. I'll take it for you."
Gu Cheng frowned: "Who asked you to help me get it?"
"It's just something that happens easily." Zhao Mingjin smiled. As a technician in the maintenance department, he had a good relationship with Gu Cheng. The two of them often exchanged ideas on technical issues, but there was no clear distinction between superiors and subordinates.
After reporting on his work, Zhao Mingjin pursed his lips and mustered up the courage to ask, "Captain Gu, are you on good terms with Head Nurse Ge?"
Gu Cheng: “…”
The corners of his eyes twitched slightly and he sneered three times in his heart.
The relationship is pretty good. Is it the kind that allows others to pack him wedding candies?
"Do you have any impression of the nurse Xiao Qin, Qin Yao, whom I met when I boarded the ship? You definitely don't have any impression. Captain Gu, you can't see beauty in your eyes."
Gu Cheng had no expression on his face: "I have eyes, I can see."
Zhao Mingjin smiled and continued, "She's a pretty girl. I've never seen such a pretty girl. She's not married yet. She's going to work as a nurse in a military hospital soon. Oh, I think she must not have a boyfriend yet. If she goes there, she'll be like a sheep among wolves. The one who's close to the water will get the moon first. I wish I could settle down first."
"This is the opportunity, a chance given by God, and I got it first." Zhao Mingjin thought about his own conditions. He is young, has outstanding work ability, and has a good appearance. He is a perfect match for nurse Xiao Qin.
If he took the initiative, he might be able to win the beauty.
In order to give himself more bargaining chips, he also needs some support. Head Nurse Ge is a huge support. If she can help him say a few good words in front of Nurse Qin, then everything will be easy to do.
Thinking of this, Zhao Mingjin felt very happy, and suddenly felt that good things were about to happen. "Captain Gu, please do me a favor and tell Head Nurse Ge that if I marry Xiao Qin in the future, I will pack you a big wedding candy."
Gu Cheng: “…”
Haha, wedding candy.
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