Chunhua called Lantian’s wife, Sister-in-law. Could she be Camp Commander Mo’s younger sister? No wonder Nurse Zhou is trying to please her; she wants to start from the sister-in-law. Seeing how close Lantian and Chunhua are, Nurse Zhou might have miscalculated again!
Thinking of Nurse Zhou, all efforts wasted, Tian Xianghua laughed cheerfully, her concerns over these days were unnecessary.
While walking and chatting, Lantian shared with Chunhua the amusing events that happened in Shanghai, which made Chunhua laugh heartily. Soon, as they chatted, they arrived at the army camp’s main entrance and saw Zhang Tian also there.
Every day, Chunhua went to the hospital to take care of Zhao Li, Zhang Tian, Su Qing, and others; whoever was available would take her, using the camp’s vehicle for transportation. Zhang Tian was looking around when he saw Lantian and was momentarily startled, then headed towards them.
"Sister-in-law," Zhang Tian greeted Lantian, his expression respectful.
Since the day Zhao Li had surgery, they hadn’t seen her around. It was not suitable for them to inquire about the affairs of the camp commander’s family. Instead, it was Su Qing, that silly guy, who hadn’t seen her and asked where the battalion commander’s wife had gone.
"She went to the mountains to gather herbs," the battalion commander said.
"Commander, you’re too careless, letting sister-in-law go into the mountains alone to gather herbs. Aren’t you worried? There are many snakes, insects, and wild animals in the deep mountains. What if she gets hurt?"
Zhang Tian, Li Hong, and others were also worried about her safety. Interestingly, the battalion commander gave Su Qing a strange look. Now as Zhang Tian remembered, the way the battalion commander looked at Su Qing was like looking at an idiot.
Lantian glanced at Zhang Tian, then towards the jeep parked at the gate, as if specifically waiting for someone.
"You go to the hospital too," he stated affirmatively.
"One of us will take Comrade Chunhua to the hospital whenever free."
So that was the plan.
They soon reached the hospital, and both of them went in first to check on Zhao Li while Zhang Tian went to park the car. Passing by the attending doctor, Chunhua went in to inquire about the patient’s condition. Knowing which room he was in, Chunhua asked Lantian to go see him first, and she would follow shortly, handing the thermos to Lantian to give to Zhao Li.
Lantian was stunned, staring dumbly at Chunhua, thinking the meal Chunhua brought was for Mo Junhua, but it turned out to be for Zhao Li. Chunhua, puzzled by Lantian’s strange look, stared back, her eyes questioning, "Is there a problem?"
"It’s nothing," Lantian shook her head, glanced at the thermos and silently proceeded.
In Chunhua’s heart, Mo Junhua’s position was even less significant than that of Zhao Li, who she had only known for a month. Such a brother, huh...
"...For now, let’s plan it . If you have any ideas, speak up."
In the hospital room, Mo Junhua discussed future plans with Zhao Li, explaining the general plan and saying that specific details still needed to be finalized, primarily depending on Zhao Li’s decisions.
Zhao Li chuckled foolishly, constantly glancing towards the door.
"Commander, I’ll follow your arrangements."
He murmured to himself, wondering why he hadn’t seen Comrade Chunhua yet? Usually, she would have arrived by now. Today, she’s half an hour late; he hoped nothing had delayed her. With that thought, a morose expression appeared on his face.
Just then, the door was pushed open from outside, Zhao Li’s eyes suddenly brightened as he casually looked up.
"Sister-in-law?" Seeing the person who entered, Zhao Li exclaimed in surprise.
Mo Junhua’s heart stirred, turning to look, and seeing the person he longed for coming towards him slowly, her beautiful face cold, her eyes chilly yet stunning like crushed stars, calm and indifferent.
"When did you come back?" Mo Junhua went over, took the thermos from her hand, facing Lantian, his stiff demeanor thawed, radiating a gentle aura, leaving Zhao Li flabbergasted.
He always thought the commander was a cold, heartless man who needed no emotions. It turned out he could also be... People who haven’t been educated sometimes can’t find the right words, he just couldn’t think of any, but seeing sister-in-law, the commander was no longer a cold person.
"I came back this morning."
She went straight to a nearby bed to sit, pointing to the thermos in Mo Junhua’s hand and said to Zhao Li, "Chunhua prepared food for you, eat it while it’s hot!"
Mo Junhua holding the thermos, unapproachable and stern. He looked back at Lantian, questioning in his eyes, it wasn’t brought for him, his expression slightly aggrieved.
Lantian’s eyes twitched, pressing his forehead hard, suppressing the throbbing vein.
This man is getting shameless, selling cuteness in front of his subordinates, not afraid of losing face. Fortunately, his back is towards Zhao Li, who can’t see his expression. If Zhao Li saw Mo Junhua looking aggrieved, he might be so scared he’d fall out of the bed.