Chapter 87 I'm sorry to have wronged you
"Comrade Xia Fanxing?" Qin Wanqiu repeated the name, as if she had remembered something.
"Oh, I've heard of him. The one... well, the one who's very popular with the masses, who uses folk remedies... a non-tenured staff member?"
She deliberately emphasized the words "traditional remedies" and "non-staff personnel," making her sarcastic tone immediately apparent to anyone.
However, her expression was that of someone who "just wanted to confirm if that was the case," a businesslike expression.
Xie Jingchen's smile faded, and his dark, cold eyes looked at Qin Wanqiu. "The folk remedy is true, but she is now a formal employee of the Corps and has a formal position within the Corps."
"That's because my information was outdated, I'm sorry." Qin Wanqiu said apologetically, but her tone didn't convey any real remorse.
Moreover, she only looked at Xie Jingchen the whole time and showed no intention of apologizing to Xia Fanxing.
Seeing Xie Jingchen's cold expression and eyes, Qin Wanqiu shrank back before finally turning her gaze to Xia Fanxing.
Her tone was concerned, yet carried an invisible barb: "Comrade Xia Fanxing, it's a good thing that the masses believe in you, but medical and health work is a serious science, related to the lives and safety of the Corps' employees and soldiers."
"Relying solely on experience and unorthodox folk remedies is definitely not enough, and may even pose risks."
"One of the important tasks the organization sent us here this time is to help the regimental hospital establish scientific and standardized operating procedures. So in the future, you should strengthen your studies and strive to master real, modern medical technology."
Qin Wanqiu's words were made from the moral high ground of "standardized medical care" and "scientific safety," which seemed very reasonable and without fault. However, in reality, every word she said was demeaning Xia Fanxing's identity and qualifications, as well as the traditional Chinese medicine skills she had previously demonstrated.
Qin Wanqiu was subtly implying that Xia Fanxing was an unconventional, unscientific, and even dangerous individual.
Xie Jingchen and Xia Fanxing were both intelligent people, so they could certainly understand the metaphor in Qin Wanqiu's words.
Xie Jingchen's face immediately darkened. Just as he was about to say something, he felt his cuff being gently tugged.
He looked at Xia Fanxing, who gave him a reassuring look.
He knew that Xia Fanxing wanted to solve her current predicament herself, so he remained silent.
Xia Fanxing looked up at Qin Wanqiu, her lips curving slightly, and said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, Captain Qin. In the end, what matters most in treating patients is the effectiveness of the treatment."
"As long as the patient's pain can be relieved, whether modern or traditional medicine is used, they all lead to the same goal and are both good methods. As for standardization and learning—"
Xia Fanxing paused, her gaze sweeping over the expensive equipment being moved not far away. "We have always welcomed technologies and guidance that can truly improve the level of medical care. After all, Captain Qin has seen the conditions here. Many comrades' illnesses cannot wait for cumbersome procedures and distant equipment. Being able to solve their problems locally and in a timely manner is the best way to be responsible to everyone."
Xia Fanxing's words were neither humble nor arrogant. She affirmed Qin Wanqiu's claim of "standardization" while also pointing out the real difficulties faced by grassroots medical care and her own tangible contributions.
She skillfully defused the other party's accusation that it was "unstandardized and unscientific," while also implying that Qin Wanqiu's idea was simply wishful thinking and that she should open her eyes and look at reality!
Qin Wanqiu was taken aback by Xia Fanxing's words and didn't know what to say for a moment.
She never expected that Xia Fanxing, this seemingly weak and frail capitalist's daughter who only relied on her good looks and some folk remedies based on experience, would be so eloquent and quick-witted.
Even the polite smile on her face froze for a moment.
Qin Wanqiu quickly regained her senses and widened her smile, but the more she did so, the more it looked like a forced smile.
"Comrade Xia is quite eloquent. I hope your medical skills are as good as your speaking skills."
She stopped looking at Xia Fanxing and turned to Xie Jingchen, instantly regaining her professional demeanor. "Commander Xie, we'll go and coordinate with the leaders of the regimental hospital first. Thank you for your help."
Before leaving, Qin Wanqiu said a few words to Xia Fanxing: "Comrade Xia, we will be holding a meeting at the regimental hospital later, and all medical staff must attend. You should come and listen, learn more, it won't hurt."
After saying that, she led the large group of people, heads held high, toward the regimental hospital.
After their large group entered the regimental hospital, the dust they had raised gradually settled, and the hospital entrance returned to its usual tranquility.
However, Xia Fanxing and Xie Jingchen felt an invisible tension in their hearts.
Xie Jingchen frowned, keenly sensing that Captain Qin's arrival was not as simple as it seemed.
Especially her words to Xia Fanxing just now, which seemed businesslike but were actually barbed.
"Fanxing." Xie Jingchen looked at Xia Fanxing, his voice low and worried, "This Qin Wanqiu is up to no good. You should be careful and try not to clash with her alone. After all, she is from the military region. I will try to find out what her purpose is in coming here this time."
Xia Fanxing looked into his deep, worried eyes.
His cold, icy handsome face melted because of her. His complete focus on her made her heart flutter slightly, and this feeling extended to her cheeks, which seemed to turn red as well.
She looked away somewhat embarrassed, unable to suppress the upturned corners of her mouth.
"Yes, I know. I don't care what she thinks. I have a clear conscience about what I've done. As long as I can stay at the regimental hospital and treat patients as before, I won't bother her unless she comes after me. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
Xia Fanxing looked down and kicked a small pebble back and forth with her toe. "Lunch break is almost over. You should go back and take a nap. You have training this afternoon."
Xie Jingchen touched her hand, but found that her fingertips were cold, so he simply wrapped her small hand completely in his broad and warm palm.
Xia Fanxing's heart immediately started pounding. She looked around furtively like a thief, muttering, "So many people..."
Xie Jingchen ignored everyone else; his dark eyes reflected only Xia Fanxing's image, and his heartache was almost overflowing: "I'm sorry to have wronged you."
Xia Fanxing was taken aback, then looked into his eyes again and smiled faintly, "Don't talk nonsense, I'm not wronged."
Xie Jingchen gently stroked Xia Fanxing's fingers with his calloused hands, his voice low and trembling: "You are clearly carrying a child for us, but not only can I not acknowledge this child, but I may also cause you to bear work pressure because of me. I really... feel very bad."
Xia Fanxing approached Xie Jingchen, almost snuggling into his arms.
She gently patted Xie Jingchen's chest with her palm, comforting him in a tender voice, "Baby and I both know you did it for the country. Your trip to Haicheng was for a covert mission. If you were to reveal Baby's existence, wouldn't that be disclosing state secrets?"
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