I emptied my family's possessions to join the army, and my abstinent superior doted on me.

Chapter 22 Taking a Bath Today

"Hehehe, you're really funny! Who gave you that confidence? You'll never see that day."

No girl had ever dared to provoke him so boldly.

He was a man of steel and integrity, yet she actually fantasized that he would cry and beg her to stay.

Dream on, anything can happen in dreams!
“Commander, have you considered that your injury is only incurable right now? If you give the nation's medical system some time, perhaps this technical problem can be solved soon. Why don't you wait patiently?” Qian Lai turned and sat on Gu Hanchuan's hospital bed, looking at him with an innocent expression.

This girl is so naive!

So many experts have pronounced a "death sentence," only an ignorant person like her would harbor such illusions.

"Commander, even if you can never stand up again, can't we still stand? Who says that sitting in a wheelchair means you can't contribute to the country?"

Qian Lai casually picked up an orange from the table and began peeling it. "There's a world-famous physicist abroad."

He was diagnosed with ALS at the age of 21, which left him paralyzed and unable to speak.

However, relying on only three movable fingers, he conducts academic communication through a speech synthesizer.

Ultimately, he not only became a university professor but also won a world-class award, making a tremendous contribution to human physics research.

But do you know how the doctor initially diagnosed his condition?

Qian Lai broke off a segment of orange and put it in her mouth: "So sweet."

She smiled at Gu Hanchuan, deliberately chewing the orange as if it were full of sweet juice.

Gu Hanchuan, who hadn't eaten or drunk anything for three days, swallowed hard upon seeing her.

Realizing her trick, he quickly turned his face away.

Qian Lai ignored him and continued casually, "Back then, he was diagnosed at twenty-one, and the doctors predicted he only had two years to live. But guess what happened?"

She broke off another segment of orange and held it to his lips; he dodged, and she chased after him.

Whether he liked it or not, she pressed the orange directly against his chapped lips and squeezed it hard. A few drops of juice slid between his lips into his mouth.

Gu Hanchuan was startled by her action, but she smiled and said, "Let me moisten your lips. I heard you haven't had any water for three days. Are you very sweet? I wasn't lying to you!"

The girl smiled sweetly at him, revealing her hidden little tiger teeth.

Before he could answer, she continued, "As a result, he lived to be seventy-six years old before passing away. He also made a great contribution to human science."

She stared into his eyes and saw a barely perceptible flicker of doubt in his gaze. Seizing the opportunity, she added, "So, based on this case, what doctors say isn't always absolute. There are always exceptions."

You must believe me, my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens!

Also, I heard you're a geostorm expert in the military? Could you assess whether the military's presence or absence makes no difference, or whether your death would be a huge loss?

Qian Lai knew, of course, that Gu Hanchuan was a rare genius in the field of magnetic storms, cultivated by the military academy.

In this era, cutting-edge geomagnetic storm research was of strategic importance to the military. Developing an expert of Gu Hanchuan's caliber would take at least five to ten years.

"The world will keep turning no matter who is gone."

Gu Hanchuan was stubborn and refused to admit it.

However, Qian Lai could see that, in reality, he was suffering from a collapse of his inner self-confidence and desperately needed external affirmation.

"Indeed, the earth won't stop spinning without you. However, it will directly delay our country's development in communications and nuclear research. After all, there are very few experts of your caliber in the country right now."

"Comrade Gu Hanchuan, when your legs could move, you fought on the battlefield. Now that your legs can't move for the time being, can you use your knowledge and skills, and your brain, to fight in another place?"

You should know better than I how much our country's geomagnetic storm response needs you right now.

Are you afraid of losing your reputation, or are you selfishly shirking responsibility?
You can think about it again.

"I don't want to try to reason with you. After all, I'm not you, and I can't always truly understand your difficulties."

However, on behalf of the medical community of our motherland, I beg you—give me some more time. And on behalf of the geomagnetic storm field of our motherland, I implore you to stay on earth a little longer.

Even if someone is trained to replace you, you won't feel guilty when you go back.

As she spoke, her tone was calm, which gradually calmed his mind.

Gu Hanchuan looked at the lively and energetic life before him, his thoughts wandering.

He was like that withered tree outside the window, long since devoid of life.

And she is like that squirrel, still willing to make the tree her home.

In the squirrel's eyes, the big tree is its place of survival.

And for a withered tree, isn't it also a manifestation of its own vitality?

I control my own life!
This seemingly frail and delicate little girl was able to utter such firm words.

These words seemed to reignite his heroic spirit and high morale during battle.

Looking at this beautiful life before him, so vibrant, free-spirited, and lively, he was instantly filled with many thoughts.

"Heh, what's the point of telling someone so many lofty ideals what they can't even manage their own excrement?"

Yes, before we can stimulate his will to live, we must first help him reduce the physical discomfort he suffers from and improve his quality of life in order to fundamentally change his attitude.

"Before coming here, I consulted many books. First of all, the timing of urination and defecation can be completely trained. For example, through a period of training, we can develop the habit of defecating in the morning or after meals, which will reduce embarrassing situations."

The same applies to urination. Over time, this can often prevent situations like today's from happening.

Besides, sir, have you ever heard of 'disposable diapers'?

"Diapers?" Gu Hanchuan had never heard this term before.

"Yes, it's somewhat similar to a baby's diaper. However, it's made of fluffy fibers, cotton wool, plastic film, and non-woven fabric."

I've successfully completed the trial run. It was specially designed for you. I'll bring it to you tomorrow.

Then you'll not only be able to manage your urination schedule, but you also won't have to worry about embarrassing situations if you lose control.

A look of "I don't believe it, but I'm a little curious" flashed across Gu Hanchuan's eyes.

"Look, sir, there's always a way to solve everyday problems, isn't there?"
You can absolutely dedicate all your energy to scientific research. Keep yourself busy and wait for medical advancements.

Who knows, this time next year, you might be able to stand up again!

A glimmer of hope shone in Qian Lai's eyes. Gu Hanchuan was skeptical, yet a glimmer of desire for life stirred within him.

"Here, have some water. You should moisten your throat. Don't worry about pooping, I brought a pee pad for you to put under you first."

"With diapers tomorrow, buddy, you'll be a tiger again!"

Qian Lai leaned closer, sincerely anticipating his answer. She hoped that her long conversation had at least touched him in some way.

Gu Hanchuan met her gaze, and after a moment, he suddenly looked up: "Is your head seriously injured?"

Qian Lai then remembered that, in order to soften his heart, she had deliberately asked Dr. Tan to bandage her entire head.

"Yes, it's quite serious. I don't know if it will really disfigure me. If it does, you can't die; you have to take responsibility for me for the rest of your life."

As soon as the words left my mouth, I suddenly felt they were ambiguous and had a hidden meaning.

He quickly added, "Oh, I trust the doctor's skills; he certainly won't let you be held responsible for the rest of your life."

The more I try to explain, the more awkward it gets!
"By the way, sir, how about we take a bath today?"

(End of this chapter)