Chapter 91 Like Me
Xia Fanxing's gaze followed Li Chongshan the whole time, taking in all of his actions and expressions.
She couldn't be 100% certain that Li Chongshan was ill, but she could at least be sure that he was feeling unwell.
She realized that if Li Chongshan hadn't suddenly appeared and helped her, she might have really had to leave the regiment headquarters. She decided to go and help Li Chongshan relieve his pain and treat his injuries.
Since the meeting was over, Xia Fanxing immediately stood up and was about to chase after Li Chongshan's retreating figure.
"Comrade Xia Fanxing," Qin Wanqiu stepped in front of her first, with a polite but insincere smile on her face, "Team Leader Li is very busy, so it's better if we don't bother him too often over such trivial matters."
"He's speaking up for you because he values talent and that's why he's giving you this opportunity. You need to prove yourself and focus on preparing for the certification exam; that's the right path. Don't try to take shortcuts. Flattery and ingratiation won't work; ultimately, you have to rely on your own abilities. Of course, if you fail the exam, no one can protect you."
Qin Wanqiu's words were full of innuendo and sarcasm.
She seemed convinced that Xia Fanxing had used improper means to curry favor with Li Chongshan beforehand, without her noticing.
Xia Fanxing was anxious about Li Chongshan's health and originally didn't want to get entangled with Qin Wanqiu any longer.
But Qin Wanqiu's words were really too harsh and unpleasant to hear.
So she stopped and looked coldly at Qin Wanqiu, her voice clear and sharp: "Captain Qin, instead of worrying about other people's futures, you should use that time to improve your medical skills. After all, a doctor's value is ultimately determined by the patients and the treatment results, not by speculating and belittling colleagues. Excuse me."
After Xia Fanxing finished speaking, she walked quickly past Qin Wanqiu.
She didn't look at Qin Wanqiu again, so she didn't see Qin Wanqiu's face suddenly turn ugly.
Qin Wanqiu stood there, watching Xia Fanxing's departing figure, her fingers trembling slightly with anger.
She had planned it all out perfectly. She intended to crush Xia Fanxing by virtue of her status and the rules, which she thought was a matter of course and would be effortless.
Unexpectedly, Li Chongshan appeared out of nowhere, completely ruining her plan!
Xia Fanxing is definitely not someone to be trifled with!
Also, what exactly is the deal with Li Chongshan? Why did he help Xia Fanxing?
Not only was Qin Wanqiu driven mad with curiosity, but Xia Fanxing was equally puzzled.
But by the time she chased after him out of the meeting room, Li Chongshan was nowhere to be seen in the corridor.
She sighed softly and decided to talk about it another time.
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Li Chongshan walked back to his office.
A few days ago, the regimental hospital received the news and temporarily set up several offices for the working group.
Li Chongshan's office was simply furnished and a bit old, with a faint smell of disinfectant mixed with old books.
He practically clung to his last breath as he walked back. The moment the door closed, his straight back hunched over, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
His face was ashen, and he let out a painful groan, almost collapsing.
Upon seeing this, the middle-aged man who had been waiting in the office rushed over and quickly helped Li Chongshan to lie down on the hard sofa next to him.
"Commander, why are you doing this? Why do you have to make this trip in person?" Fang Wei's voice was filled with concern.
His hands moved swiftly, skillfully unscrewing an old military water bottle, inside which was a herbal decoction he had prepared long ago.
He helped Li Chongshan up, and Li Chongshan frowned deeply as he took a few sips of the drink.
Taking advantage of this time, he went to get another plaster, carefully lifted the shirt on Li Chongshan's back, took out some plaster and melted it with the warmth of his palm, then massaged Li Chongshan's lower back with moderate force, trying to relieve the excruciating pain.
Li Chongshan closed his eyes, his brows furrowed tightly, enduring wave after wave of pain.
His breathing was heavy, and his lips were pale; he didn't look well.
After a while, the excruciating pain subsided slightly, and a bit of color returned to his face.
Seeing Li Chongshan's expression, Fang Wei couldn't help but speak again, but this time his tone was full of doubt: "Commander, why are you speaking up for that girl named Xia Fanxing today? This is completely out of character for you."
“She’s unqualified, and you hate people who don’t follow procedures. But for her sake, you publicly took the blame upon yourself today…”
Fang Wei simply couldn't understand it.
The Li Chongshan before me is a leader who will send a report back for rewriting ten times if the format is incorrect.
He was called the "Iron-Faced King of Hell" who berated people mercilessly because a step in the disinfection process was omitted.
But his behavior just now was really too abnormal.
Li Chongshan slowly opened his eyes.
He stared at the water stains on the ceiling, his eyes somewhat vacant, as if he were looking far into the distance through the long passage of time.
A long silence fell over the office, broken only by his slightly labored breathing.
Fang Wei didn't urge him, but silently continued the massaging motion.
After a long while, Li Chongshan slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, his voice hoarse and weary as he said, "Fang Wei..."
"Commander, I'm here."
"Don't you think she...she looks a lot like..."
Li Chongshan didn't finish his sentence.
He seemed unsure how to express himself accurately, or perhaps the name or the memory was too heavy to easily utter.
However, Fang Wei had followed Li Chongshan for many years and was Li Chongshan's old subordinate and orderly.
He had been with Li Chongshan since he was still in the field hospital. He was Li Chongshan's absolute confidant and the only person who knew all about his illness and past.
Therefore, Fang Wei understood almost instantly what Li Chongshan meant by that seemingly random remark, combined with what had happened that day.
His massaging hand paused, and he looked at Li Chongshan's profile with a complicated expression.
Li Chongshan's face now bears the marks of time and illness, but back then, he was so full of vigor and spirit...
Fang Wei lowered his head, his voice becoming low, "You mean, she looks like you when you were young?"
Li Chongshan neither admitted nor denied it.
A surge of intense emotion welled up in his eyes, but he forcibly suppressed it.
Fang Wei understood.
He recalled hearing about Li Chongshan's panting many years ago when he was just a green recruit.
At that time, Li Chongshan was not a military doctor; he was just a daring reconnaissance soldier.
After a brutal battle, the medic accompanying the team was killed.
Seeing his seriously wounded comrades on the verge of death, young Li Chongshan, who was also injured at the time, with red eyes, relied on the fragmented medical knowledge he had accidentally learned in the past, a fierce determination, and a daring and adventurous spirit to snatch these comrades back from the brink of death!
Back then, he didn't follow any rules or procedures.
His eyes and heart were filled with only the two words "save lives"!
The young Li Chongshan was vibrant, passionate, and even somewhat reckless, yet brimming with astonishing vitality.
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