Although it was already late, Song Ning still went to the hospital after putting down her luggage.
At the door to the ward, she heard Lu Changqing and Old Zhang talking inside.
"Changqing! You've really been riding high these past few days! Not only are you going to be in the newspaper, you've even made friends with Elder Zhou!"
"Yes! I never expected Elder Zhou to be so approachable! My chess still isn't very good, though. You'll have to teach me some more, Old Zhang!"
"Of course! I've only been playing chess a few years longer than you! I can't hold a candle to you in anything else! Just look at the wife you found-beautiful, capable, and a blessing to her husband!"
Lu Changqing laughed. "You're teasing me again. I haven't managed to win her over yet!"
"Listen to you! It's normal for a young couple to have a little spat. It's only a matter of time!"
Song Ning didn't want to hear any more. She stepped forward and knocked on the door.
Lu Changqing turned around and saw Song Ning standing outside, and his face lit up with delight.
"Song Ning! You're back? Why didn't you call ahead?"
"Lu Changqing! Let's go outside and talk!" Song Ning took hold of the wheelchair beside her.
Old Zhang tried to smooth things over.
"Well! How about I go out for a walk so I don't disturb your private conversation?"
"No need, Old Zhang! I'll take him out for a bit!"
Song Ning wheeled Lu Changqing to the edge of the same little grove they had visited last time.
The light was fading, and it was quiet there.
Song Ning began, "Lu Changqing! I heard regimental headquarters has decided how to handle your case?"
A flicker of panic crossed Lu Changqing's face