Refusing to marry a widower, I went on a crazy spree of sending my children to the army.

But why did Lu Zhiqing come with his daughter?

They usually barely see each other, so why do they seem so familiar with each other this time?

Qiao Runming didn't speak, but Lu Yuan sensed his meaning from his eyes.

He said with a smile, "I just happened to run into you by the lake, and since Comrade Qiao Manman doesn't know how to do it... I came over to lend a hand!"

But what he was really thinking was that he had discovered another secret about Qiao Manman.

How did this girl, who grew up in the mountains and was not favored, manage to ride a bicycle so skillfully?

Qiao Manman chimed in from the side: "Lu Zhiqing is kind-hearted. He gave me a ride on his bicycle, which is why I was able to get to the county hospital so quickly."

Qiao Runming nodded, but a hint of worry flashed in his eyes.

Although Lu Yuan meant well, the older members of the team liked to make wild guesses.

When we get back, I wonder what they'll say about my daughter.

Suddenly, the truck jolted, and Lu Yuan quickly pressed down on the uninjured parts of his legs.

Qiao Runming expressed his gratitude, while Lu Yuan sat back down indifferently.

Qiao Runming sighed, realizing that thinking about it further was pointless. He would definitely clear Lu Zhiqing's name when he returned.

Don't compromise yourself by marrying Manman just because of him.

Although he thought Manman was very good, there was still a gap between her and the educated youth from the city.

Don't force yourself into circles you can't fit into, or you'll end up battered and bruised, utterly destroyed.

This is what he learned at Old Joe's house.

Fearing he would miss the deadline and delay his publication in the newspaper, Zhou Guoping drove very fast.

Qiao Manman felt like it didn't take long before the car stopped in front of the city hospital, and she happened to come face to face with Li Minghua, the expert who had just finished surgery and was about to leave.

Qiao Manman hurriedly got out of the car, her eyes brimming with tears, and said, "Hello, Dr. Li, I am a member of Qingshan Brigade of Xiangyang Commune."

This morning, my father was repairing an irrigation ditch when he was unfortunately hit in the leg by a falling rock. The county hospital can't afford to treat him. Could you please take a look?

Li Minghua looked at Qiao Manman suspiciously and asked, "How did you know I was here?"

Qiao Manman hesitated for a moment, then chose to be frank: "It was Dr. Qin from the county hospital who recommended me. He said you have made great achievements in resetting broken legs!"

Li Minghua smiled. "Him? He's an old classmate. Alright, since he recommended him, I'll take a look. It's just the train ticket..."

"I'll change your ticket for you!" Lu Yuan took the ticket and asked calmly, "Would you like it changed to tomorrow or the day after?"

Li Minghua was startled when he saw the familiar face. He was about to say something when he remembered Lu Yuan's identity.

He buried his doubts and shock in his heart, nodded and said, "The day after tomorrow!"

Lu Yuan grunted in agreement and strode away.

Li Minghua had Qiao Runming and He Nian carried into the hospital. One was taken to the operating room, and the other was taken to a ward.

I made a phone call to Kyoto to explain the situation, and then went back to wash my hands and change my clothes.

Once inside the operating room, after removing the gauze from Qiao Runming's leg and examining him, the doctor shook his head and said, "The injury is quite severe! The safest option is amputation."

You've come here, presumably to reject this proposal.

I can help put the bones back in place, but your leg is completely mangled; the flesh is smashed and the bones are shattered. Even if it recovers well, you'll be leg of different lengths in the future.

If you're unlucky enough to get infected, you might even lose your life.

Think about what you want to choose!

After finishing speaking, he came out and told Qiao Manman the result.

Qiao Manman decisively chose the latter: "Dr. Li, my father is stubborn. Without his leg, he won't live much longer."

Li Minghua nodded, indicating his understanding.

He has treated many soldiers who were wounded and maimed, filled with despair. Sometimes they wished they could die so they could be reborn and return to the battlefield.

Although he is a doctor, his family background gives him a great capacity to empathize with these patients.

Back in the operating room, before I could even speak, I heard Qiao Runming make the same choice.

"Since there's no point in living anyway, if I lose my legs, I might as well die!"

Li Minghua hummed in agreement and began to reset him. Her nimble hands kneaded his leg slowly and methodically.

Outside the operating room, the nurse called Qiao Manman to complete the admission procedures.

"Comrade Qiao, please show me your letter of introduction!"

Qiao Manman was stunned for a few seconds before she realized that she had transmigrated to the 1970s, a place where you needed a letter of introduction to do anything.

"Nurse, it's so urgent, I forgot to get the referral letter. Could you process my father's paperwork first, and I'll get a replacement certificate from the production brigade later?"

The nurse was in a dilemma; in principle, she couldn't receive medical treatment without a referral letter.

She examined the patient's leg and it was indeed very serious; the patient must have been brought in in a great hurry. Forgetting to include a referral letter was understandable.

Just as she was about to consult her superior, Zhou Guoping took out his identification and said, "Young comrade, I am the captain of the Yang County Transportation Team. I'll vouch for Comrade Qiao. Is that alright?"

"Of course!" The nurse took the documents, checked them, and then returned them to Zhou Guoping.

After ascertaining the patient's name and age, and filling out the form, Qiao Manman paid the fee.

"The surgery fee is eighty yuan, and the hospital stay is two yuan per day. You pay one hundred yuan upfront, and we'll refund or collect the difference upon discharge!"

Qiao Manman agreed and walked to the window, but she was in a dilemma.

"Comrade, could I pay ten yuan first? My boyfriend went to the train station. I'll pay you back when he gets back!"

The staff at the window changed their expressions upon hearing this.

"What do you mean by 'I'll hand it in later'? What if you run away later?"

"No way, my parents are in the hospital, where could I possibly go? Really, all my money is with my boyfriend, he'll make it up to me when he gets back!"

The staff member remained unmoved, came out of the office, and looked Qiao Manman up and down.

Seeing her gaunt figure and dark clothes, he became even more certain of his guess.

"I've seen plenty of people like you. All you do is throw your parents into the hospital, taking advantage of the fact that we can't just stand by and watch them die, trying to take advantage of the country."

"What are you pretending for? A boyfriend, my foot! How can a peasant like you find a rich boyfriend?"

Qiao Manman held back for several breaths, but still couldn't hold back.

He frowned and retorted, "Comrade, don't speak so harshly. Everyone has inconvenient times. If we can understand each other, it will pass."

If I had been determined to take advantage of the country, I wouldn't have paid this ten yuan.

Just like you said, Dr. Li is already performing surgery on my dad. I'll sneak out when no one's looking, and you won't be able to find me!

I am indeed from the countryside, but I also possess honest and kind qualities. I am indeed short of money, but without someone to support me, I wouldn't dare come to a large hospital for treatment.

The onlookers nodded in agreement, agreeing with what Qiao Manman said.

Even Zhou Guoping, after much hesitation, took out his work ID and offered it as collateral to the cashier: "Comrade, please have mercy, I believe she won't default on her medical bills."

The staff member looked a little grim, but didn't want to make things difficult any further. He nodded: "Get it done as soon as possible, otherwise your dad won't have any medicine!"