Chapter 53 Can't we even tell the commander?
Ma Nanzheng was puzzled: "Why go through all this trouble? The result is still the same. I have to see the leader sooner or later. Is there really a big difference between seeing him sooner or later?"
Xia Fanxing said, "The difference is huge."
Xia Fanxing's situation is too complicated.
She was neither a sent-down youth who came to the Production and Construction Corps, nor did she have a formal employee position, and her family background was questionable.
The fact that someone like her could work and live in the Production and Construction Corps speaks volumes about her sensitivity.
She also wants to access more sensitive and important healthcare systems, which means she is destined to face numerous obstacles.
If she went directly and publicly to the leaders of the regimental hospital, even if her plan was effective, she might be suspected of having ulterior motives.
If things get any more outrageous, they might blame this outbreak of disease in the Production and Construction Corps on her, this "class enemy," and spread rumors that she was the one who poisoned the corps.
Therefore, taking the initiative is entirely detrimental to Xia Fanxing.
But if she keeps it hidden, deliberately doesn't reveal her identity, and always keeps a low profile...
Once the solutions in the report take effect, and once the regimental leadership begins a large-scale search for "medical heroes of the Corps," things will be completely different.
The more she hid herself and the less she wanted to reveal her identity, the more shocked and favorable the leaders of the regiment and even the division were when she was finally found.
Imagine if someone truly had ulterior motives, why would they remain in hiding after making such a significant contribution to the Corps?
This refers to people who feel inferior because of their unfavorable background or social class.
This is the kind of person who, even with exceptional medical skills, doesn't want to put their superiors or leaders in a difficult position, preferring to quietly contribute without expecting anything in return.
How could he be a bad person?
How could they be class enemies?
Xia Fanxing said, "Only in this way can we achieve the 'special approval' you mentioned, and only then will I have the opportunity to become a doctor or a sanitation worker."
This opportunity is so rare that Xia Fanxing must make thorough plans and preparations.
We must not waste it or make things worse.
After listening to Xia Fanxing's analysis, Ma Nanzheng was stunned and speechless for a long time.
Xia Fanxing glanced at him, lowered her eyes slightly, and asked, "Do you think I'm particularly scheming and good at manipulating people's hearts?"
Xia Fanxing has never forgotten how the Xia and Song families regarded her.
But she doesn't see these as shortcomings.
People always have ambitions and aspirations; they always want to climb higher.
She had no background or powerful connections; she had no choice but to rely on her own efforts.
She doesn't even have the right to fail.
In this frontier corps, she had to act with extreme caution. If she made a single wrong move, she would be doomed and never be able to rise again.
"No, no, no!" Ma Nanzheng snapped out of his daze and shook his head vigorously.
"How can this be considered scheming or manipulating people? You haven't even taken this step yet, and you can already see what will happen ten steps ahead. Comrade Xia, you are a modern-day female Zhuge Liang, a reincarnation of Jiang Ziya..."
Ma Nanzheng praised Xia Fanxing to the skies, showering her with all sorts of beautiful words and phrases.
Xia Fanxing was both amused and exasperated, and the little disappointment she felt in her heart completely dissipated.
She quickly stopped Ma Nanzheng, telling him to stop talking.
If he keeps praising her like that, she might just become an immortal on the spot!
Xia Fanxing carried the report and planned to go to the regimental hospital office herself.
Before leaving, she instructed Ma Nanzheng to keep this secret and not to tell anyone.
"Can't the regimental commander tell either?" Ma Nanzheng looked at her expectantly.
Xia Fanxing firmly replied, "I can't say."
If it weren't for the lack of standard letter paper used by the military corps, Xia Fanxing really wouldn't have wanted to come to Ma Nanzheng and let him know about this.
It wasn't that she didn't trust Xie Jingchen, but the matter was of great importance, and the more people who knew, the more trouble it would cause.
"What can't you tell me?" Suddenly, a familiar, deep voice rang out from behind the two of them.
Ma Nanzheng didn't even turn his head before taking off running, shouting as he ran, "I suddenly remembered I have something very important to do, so I'll be going now. Goodbye, Comrade Xia!"
In the blink of an eye, he disappeared without a trace, his speed leaving Xia Fanxing speechless.
Xie Jingchen walked to Xia Fanxing's side.
He glanced in the direction Ma Nanzheng had disappeared, then turned and asked, "What secrets do you have that I can't know?"
Xia Fanxing thought it must be her imagination.
Otherwise, how could she have detected a hint of resentment in Xie Jingchen's question?
"It's nothing, we were just talking about this outbreak." Xia Fanxing quickly changed the subject. "How's the situation in the military? Soldiers are generally in better physical condition, so even if they get infected, it shouldn't be as severe as for ordinary workers, right?"
Xie Jingchen could obviously tell that Xia Fanxing was trying to change the subject.
Since Xia Fanxing doesn't want to talk about it, he won't force her.
He said, "Yes. The situation in the military isn't that serious, mainly because they have special supplies of medicine for the military, so they haven't been affected much."
As the two were talking, a middle-aged man in tattered clothes, holding an eight- or nine-year-old boy, knelt down in front of the government building with a thud.
The boy's face was flushed and he was breathing rapidly; he appeared to be seriously ill.
"Leaders from all walks of life, please save my son! He's dying!" The middle-aged man's eyes were bloodshot, and his voice was hoarse and almost broken.
Soon a male staff member came out and quickly helped the middle-aged man up.
"Your son is sick, you should take him to the regimental hospital. What's the point of coming here? Go quickly, don't delay your son's treatment!"
A middle-aged man, holding his child, cried out, "I went there! But they said they had neither medicine nor a doctor available to see my son! Is there any leader who can help me? Just one word from a leader, and my son could be saved!"
The male staff member frowned. Seeing that a crowd was about to gather around, he didn't say much. He grabbed the middle-aged man's clothes and started to walk towards the regimental hospital.
"Let me go! Ah!" The middle-aged man suddenly lost control of his emotions and let out a beast-like roar.
He desperately shook off the male staff member, put down the child, pulled out an old wood-chopping knife from his pocket, and quickly ran towards Xia Fanxing, who looked the weakest, pressing the blade against her slender neck.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye.
When everyone saw what he was doing, they couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
"Get the leadership to order my son saved! Otherwise, I...I'll...kill...her!" The middle-aged man's hands were trembling, and he was stammering.
This is clearly the first time he has done something so unscrupulous.
"Brother, calm down." Xia Fanxing's voice was gentle and calm. "Although I'm not a doctor, I know a little about medicine. Let me go, and I'll take a look at your son."
The middle-aged man broke down and roared, "Shut up! I know this is just a delaying tactic, but I have no choice but to go all out for my son!"
Although that's what he said, Xia Fanxing could sense that he wasn't actually using force with his hand holding the knife.
His trembling body revealed his inner struggle.
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