It must be said that Cheng Chao knew this old military doctor very well.
For the next two days, Jian Dan watched as he carried the surgical instruments around, seeing patients, making rounds, and changing dressings, emphasizing his omnipresence.
Naturally, he saw those life-saving medicines; there were several kinds of anti-inflammatory drugs alone, several times more than he had begged and pleaded with others to get them over the years. He would definitely grab these good things and hide them in his office as soon as possible.
He knew these rough men too well, and was afraid they might harm him because of their recklessness, so he kept a close eye on them the whole time.
However, I have immense admiration for people's enthusiasm and passion for their work and career at this time, their willingness to disregard everything and dedicate their lives to it once they join.
Of course, it's just admiration; she's willing to help, but she has no interest in it.
With the medicine, not only Cheng Chao, but most of the patients' conditions improved significantly. From Cheng Jin to the military doctor, the entire camp was filled with a joyful atmosphere, and the atmosphere for visiting the sick became much more cheerful.
Cheng Chao was preoccupied with getting things for his sister once he recovered from his injury, and he kept talking about sending her all his family's wealth. Unexpectedly, before he was even fully recovered, Jian Dan announced his departure.
"You're going back? I'm not ready yet."
Cheng Jin flicked him on the forehead.
"You expect your sister to serve you?"
Jian Xin went out with Jian Wenxiu and hasn't come back. You could say that there's only one girl left in the entire camp. She's supposed to be taking care of Cheng Chao, but she doesn't really need to do anything. Xiao Wu and Lin Zi have been there all along, and Xiao Wu has been cooking all the meals. It wouldn't be appropriate for her to take care of him personally. She's been so bored these past few days that she's been thinking about going back.
Her only role should be to be able to take out the ingredients that Cheng Chao wants to eat from his basket when he is craving something.
In these four days, while other patients lost weight, Cheng Chao's face was rosy and even looked a little plumper. Several people in the next ward also drank bone broth several times.
However, the basket was only so big. Although no one checked it, it was impossible for it to become an inexhaustible bottomless pit; that would be going too far.
In three or four days, they should have eaten their fill.
"I'm relieved to see you like this now. I need to hurry back; there's still work to be done at home."
Before I left, the seedlings in the garden hadn't been transplanted yet. If I stayed a few more days, I wouldn't need to transplant them anymore; they could be trained directly to trellises.
There's a saying that there's no place like home, and now I understand what that means. No matter how nice a place is when you're away from home, I always miss my own little courtyard.
No matter how unwilling Cheng Chao was, he had no choice but to send Jian Dan back in the end.
After she left, Cheng Chao immediately reverted to being the calm and wise Platoon Leader Cheng.
"This matter cannot be publicized, and people must not associate it with my sister, otherwise she will soon be targeted by others. She is all alone in the village, and that will cause trouble."
Cheng Jin was equally unceremonious.
"How could I not know? I've already sent word that he went out to run errands for you yesterday,"
"Um,"
Nodding, Cheng Chao gave further instructions.
"Don't be too deliberate,"
"Do I need you to teach me?"
I don't know about their lawsuit. Once they're outside the camp, it's like a bird released from its cage; they feel completely relaxed.
Upon reaching the intersection with the commune, they absolutely refused to let anyone see them off.
"I'm going to the commune to buy things,"
Cheng Chao repeatedly instructed Xiao Wu to make sure he escorted her to her doorstep. No matter what Jian Dan said, he wouldn't budge. If she went to the commune, he would go with her.
"I'm going to buy some daily necessities, Brother Wu, you don't need to come with me,"
"No, Brother Chao said you're not safe. He wants to see you come home."
It's not that I have anything to do, it's just that after being restricted for several days, once I relax, I always want to kick away the people who are pressing down on me and jump around as much as I want.
She wasn't too disappointed when her attempt failed, and turned to continue walking.
An annoying sound came to my ear.
"Oh, she hasn't been back for days. You guys were worried about her, but she's out meeting a man. Humph, you were worried about her."
He frowned slightly, turned around, and saw that there were quite a few people.
Li Bing, Chen Heping, Bai Xiaoqin, Tang Hongying, Liu Xiaoyun, Chen Yu, Li Guang, Lin Dongfang.
A large group of young intellectuals, all of whom were sent-down youth, gathered around. The one speaking was Liu Xiaoyun, who had always disliked her, but Jian Dan didn't tolerate her.
"If you can't speak, I'll tear your mouth off!"
"What did you say? You did something shameful, and you don't want people to talk about it?"
She acts like a virtuous and chaste woman all day long, but who knew she'd be so uninhibited in private? Pulling and tugging like that right there in the street—how shameless!
Pulling and tugging?
Lin Dongfang's face immediately darkened. Before he could even greet her, Liu Xiaoyun started spouting nonsense as if she were mentally ill.
"What are you talking about? Do you even know what's going on? You're just spewing nonsense!"
Li Guang, like a powder keg, retorted without hesitation.
Bai Xiaoqin echoed.
"Exactly, they were two meters apart, and you call that pulling and tugging? Are you blind?"
Several new educated youths also frowned. Although they hadn't had much contact with each other, they had heard a general idea from the other people in the educated youth compound. They had a general impression of each person's personality. It seemed that there really wasn't any discussion about Jian, the educated youth.
Although her side was at a disadvantage, Liu Xiaoyun thought she had found a weakness, and stood with her arms crossed, chin raised smugly.
“The facts are right in front of us. Even if you try to cover them up for her, you can’t hide the truth.”
Lin Dongfang glared fiercely at Liu Xiaoyun, then took a few steps forward.
"Fifth Brother, did you bring her back?"
Xiao Wu was a little confused. What was all that tugging and pulling?
He and the simple girl were so far apart, and they only exchanged two words. How did that become a physical altercation?
Just now, jealousy got the better of her and she didn't pay attention to this person. When she heard the voice and looked closely, Liu Xiaoyun was also stunned.
Xiao Wu hadn't changed his clothes when he came out to see someone off; he was dressed formally. Coupled with his tall and imposing figure, despite his usual carefree and irresponsible nature, he still dared to insult Jian Dan in front of strangers. His imposing manner remained completely unreserved.
"A few days ago, Jian Dan helped us a lot while we were on the mountain, so we invited her over to express our gratitude."
The platoon leader happened to be back, so we let her stay for two more days. Did she not ask for leave, or is it that this educated youth is also responsible for asking for leave in your village?
Heh, I was just escorting my platoon leader's sister, how did that become something shameful?
Comrade, I'd also like to know, are you jealous that Jian Dan has a high level of awareness, has repeatedly made meritorious contributions, and has been praised by our leaders?
Or is it simply a matter of dissatisfaction with our stationed troops, and they're using this as an excuse to make trouble?
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