It was her! She pushed the cart down!

Lu Changqing smiled at the newcomer. "Old Zhang, are you done with your examination?"

"All done!"

Old Zhang answered, then looked at Song Ning.

"Hey! I haven't seen this young lady before! Company Commander Lu, who is this..."

Lu Changqing lowered his head a little sheepishly, but still answered.

"This... this is my fiancée, Song Ning. She's only just arrived at the base!"

Then he turned and gave Song Ning a smile that seemed almost ingratiating.

"Song Ning, this is Old Zhang from the engineering company. He was injured during this disaster relief mission too."

Song Ning felt a little repelled. Lu Changqing was clearly trying to establish her identity in front of his comrade.

Perhaps he also wanted her to see his determination, but it made her feel as though she were being forced into a role.

She gave Lu Changqing a long look. He met her gaze without flinching, his eyes holding a hint of helplessness and pleading.

Song Ning turned to look at Old Zhang. He shared Lu Changqing's ward and had already sat down on the bed beside his.

She knew there was no way to continue their conversation today.

She glanced at Lu Changqing and said,

"I'm leaving."

Lu Changqing hurriedly called after her. "Song Ning!"

Song Ning turned back to look at him.

"Well, are... are you coming back tomorrow? I still have things to tell you!"

"Don't worry! I'll be back!" Song Ning said.

Of course she would be back!

In fact, today's conversation had yielded no results at all.

Lu Changqing had looked perfectly sincere, yet he hadn't answered a single crucial question.

He refused to break off their engagement.

He denied having feelings for Chen Yuting.

And he hadn't told her about that "agreement" between him and her grandfather, either.

This Lu Changqing wasn't as straightforward as she had imagined.

Inside the ward, Old Zhang said to Lu Changqing,

"Well, look at you, Company Commander Lu! You've got such a pretty fiancée. How come you've never mentioned her?"

Watching Song Ning walk away, Lu Changqing smiled and said,

"Zhang, don't laugh, but our elders arranged the marriage. This is my first time meeting her too! I never expected her to be... completely different from what I'd imagined!"

Back in Gao Ping, he had either been rescuing people or being rescued himself, so he hadn't had much time to look at her closely. His only impression was that Doctor Xiao Song had quite a temper!

But she was also an excellent doctor!

Seeing her again today, without that crumpled white coat or her soaking-wet hair, he found her braid and clothes neat and fresh. Her bangs were swept to one side, revealing a smooth forehead and delicate features. She was an exceptionally beautiful young woman.

Most importantly, she showed none of the timidity or insecurity of a country girl. Not only was she poised and confident, she also had quite a commanding presence.

Doctor Song had repeatedly praised his granddaughter's beauty to him, saying only that she was a little timid and quiet.

He felt that Doctor Song's assessment was completely inaccurate.

This young woman was clearly... clearly...

Very beautiful!

Very bold!

And... not only did she have plenty to say, her words were ruthless!

Song Ning walked down the hospital corridor, pondering Lu Changqing's intentions...

She didn't know whether Lu Changqing was too good at hiding things or whether she simply didn't know enough about him. Either way, his attitude was suspicious.

She believed at most half of what he had said, and that was the half concerning her grandfather.

But that "agreement" between him and her grandfather baffled her.

What secret could a barefoot doctor and a soldier share that was serious enough to be kept under wraps?

If Lu Changqing was telling the truth, what exactly had he been working toward all these four years?

Was he searching for those "Blue Tears"?

What exactly were the Blue Tears?

In modern times, she would have assumed it was a piece of jewelry, a gemstone or something...

But what could it be in this era?

As she was thinking, the rattling of wheels across the floor came from behind her.

Then someone cried, "Watch out!"

When Song Ning turned around, a cart loaded with bottles and jars was already hurtling toward her.

She had intended to twist aside, but an elderly person with graying hair was approaching from ahead.

If she dodged, the cart would crash straight into them.

Song Ning could only turn slightly, letting the cart strike her thigh before reaching out to grab its handle.

The elderly person stopped short in fright, clutching their lunch box. Only after seeing that Song Ning had stopped the cart did they give her a slight nod and continue on.

Two nurses ran up from behind and took hold of the cart.

"Sorry about that!"

One of the nurses said it to her.

Song Ning lowered her head and rubbed her leg, then shook her head.

"It's all right! I'm fine!"

Fortunately, she had reacted quickly. Loaded with infusion bottles and other containers, the cart was heavy. If it had hit that elderly person, there could have been serious trouble.

The two nurses pushed the cart onward, but their quiet muttering reached Song Ning's ears...

"She's so lucky! She actually managed to dodge it!"

"Hah! A country girl thinks she can compete with Yuting! She doesn't know her place!"

Song Ning almost laughed in anger!

She raised her head and called, "Nurses! Please wait a moment!"

The two nurses turned around, then exchanged a glance. They looked visibly guilty.

One of them called back, "Wh-what do you want?"

"Oh!"

Song Ning took a few steps forward and pointed at the cart.

"I just wanted to remind you that this cart might need repairing! Luckily, I was the one it hit just now. If it had hit that elderly person, you'd have been in serious trouble..."

As she spoke, she stepped up and rested a hand on the cart. With a push of her fingers, she sent it rolling forward.

Neither nurse had expected her to push it. By the time they reacted, the cart had escaped their control and was hurtling ahead...

They were already at the end of the corridor, with the staircase only a short distance away.

Both nurses went pale with horror, but it was already too late...

A series of deafening crashes rang out-

Covering their mouths, the two nurses could only watch as the cart tumbled down the stairs. The infusion bottles and medicine bottles of every size shattered with a tremendous clatter... medicinal liquid and pills littered the entire stairwell!

The earth-shattering noise brought people streaming out of the wards and offices.

The head nurse was the first to run over. She was stunned by the sight before her!

Pointing at the two nurses, she shouted angrily,

"You two! Are you trying to cause trouble? How could you make such an elementary mistake? You can't even push a cart properly! With hands that clumsy, do you still expect to become permanent staff? Listen carefully! The cost of every medicine you've smashed here is coming out of your allowances!"

"Head nurse! It wasn't us! It was her! She pushed our cart down the stairs!"

As soon as the head nurse finished her tirade, one of the nurses hurriedly raised her hand and accused Song Ning.

The head nurse immediately turned a furious gaze on Song Ning.

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