Chapter 15 — Return to Xiangnan Military Region

All the doctors taking the exam in the yard were surprised. "It's a shame that the valedictorian didn't choose Hoa Bac, the conditions there are better than Tuong Nam." "I know Principal Trieu! If it's true that she wrote a letter of recommendation, then the story of being the valedictorian is definitely true." "But I heard that she originally came here because of Captain Tong, who would have thought that she was already living with nurse Tu..." Mai Tu Khanh's words were full of confidence, causing most of the people present to believe. Even Tu San's face changed, his nails clenched his palm until it turned white. Tong Dinh Nien was still unwilling: "What evidence do you have when you say dean Trieu Nhu Binh? What if it's a fabrication?" The old dean immediately raised his hand to interrupt him: "Principal Trieu is my old classmate, whether it's true or not I just need to call to find out." The waiting time was indeed very tense. About 20 minutes later, just as the last exam group had just finished, the old director returned from the radio room. This time, he held the microphone, looked directly at Tong Dinh Nien and announced: "I have confirmed with Director Trieu that Mai Tu Khanh is indeed the valedictorian of the medical exam, and was personally recommended by her to the Tuong Nam military region." "No way! If she is the valedictorian, why is she a temporary military doctor..." Tong Dinh Nien took a few steps back, frantically shaking his head as if he couldn't believe it. Just a simple, rustic girl? In the countryside, no one can even teach him medicine! Regarding temporary military medicine, the director initially found it difficult to understand. But after calling his old friend, he finally understood the problem... He looked at Mai Tu Khanh, his eyes full of admiration: "The temporary matter is due to Director Trieu's request from his superiors. Because she repeatedly advised Dr. Mai to not return to Hoa Bac, she proposed that Mai return to Tuong Nam to try first." "If it's not suitable, in the future you can still transfer back to Hoa Bac." Having said this, the old dean secretly muttered in his heart - Principal Trieu is really an old fox, he has already returned to Tuong Nam. Even though I'm a male, I still want to win over good people. No wonder the hospital didn't know anything from the beginning until now. After everything was clear, Chu An Quoc spoke up: "So the results of the exam just now count as Dr. Mai winning. As for Captain Tong's fabrication and malicious defamation of others..." "According to military discipline, record a small mistake once, suspend work for a month." In fact, in his heart, he had lost all sympathy for Tong Dinh Nien. If a person like that still wants to get promoted, leaders really need to reconsider. Hearing the news of being disciplined, Tong Dinh Nien's face immediately froze. His normally strong face immediately turned pale. But he doesn't dare to disobey orders from his superiors. I could only grit my teeth and nod. That afternoon, after the competition ended, Mai Tu Khanh returned to the medical station. "Doctor Mai!" – Vuong Le rushed out to greet her, still holding a rag in her hand, and said shyly: "We went to watch the competition this morning! When you re-evaluated your wound and won first prize, the leader even stood up and applauded!" Truong Thuy gave her an enamel cup, the rim of the cup still warm: "When the competition ended, the leaders even praised you as the calmest person in this round... Before, we were too short-sighted, listened to the noise and misunderstood you." Mai Tu Khanh took the glass of water, took a sip and smiled: "There is no high or low when it comes to curing and saving people. Whoever can pull a sick person back from death's door is the bravest." Outside the window, the sunset dyed her white blouse bright yellow, shining with a layer of glittering gold. Vuong Le looked at Mai Tu Khanh's face sideways and suddenly sighed: "I'm telling the truth, Doctor Mai really shouldn't have come to Tuong Nam because of Captain Tong. That day, it would have been better to stay in Hoa Bac, the equipment there is good, the treatment is high, not like where we are..." Before he could finish his sentence, Truong Thuy gently pulled his sleeve. Mai Tu Khanh is cleaning the receiver

then paused for a moment: "I didn't come to Tuong Nam just because..." A knock on the door interrupted her. Chu Tri Luat leaned against the door frame, his military uniform still covered in dust from the training ground, and in his hand was holding a bouquet of roses still covered in dew. "I'm late, today's training ended late." He gently placed the bouquet on the examination table: "The flowers my mother picked herself from the garden. Congratulations on winning first prize in this competition." The two nurses glanced at each other, held back their laughter, and ran out. Mai Tu Khanh was just about to open her mouth when she saw Chu Tri Luat take out two newly cut theater tickets from his pocket. Under the light, the words "Drunken Noble Concubine" printed in oil ink sparkled with light. Mai Tu Khanh was surprised and happy: "Peking Opera! Is this the gift you said?" Chu Tri Luat's fingertips lightly brushed the folds of the ticket, the afternoon light falling over him made his features gentler. "Yes, that day you said you liked Peking Opera, I asked someone in line to buy it. As long as you like it, that's fine." The play was performed on the weekend, and had to go to Xiangnan City. The first time she went to see a live opera, Mai Tu Khanh woke up early to prepare. When she wore an elegant cheongsam and walked down the stairs, Chu Tri Luat who was waiting downstairs was stunned. Mai Tu Khanh, who already had delicate features, now wears a cheongsam, just like a young lady in a painting. The cheongsam is a bit loose, making the white skin on her arms appear even more attractive. Chu Tri Luat couldn't help but praise: "It's so beautiful. I thought the fairy in the painting just walked down here." Mai Tu Khanh blushed and gently pulled her sleeve: "This cheongsam belongs to my mother. When she was young, she was a teacher in North China, most of her old things are cheongsams." Chu Tri Luat nodded, but in his heart he secretly memorized her waist measurement, planning to order a new one for her in the future. They both boarded the car to Xiangnan city. On the way, Chu Tri Luat talked about the schedule: "The theater tickets start in the afternoon, we can go eat first and then go to the theater." Mentioning food and drinks, Mai Tu Khanh suddenly smiled: "Remembering the first time I came to the city to meet you, I thought it was just a social meeting, but I didn't expect that one day we would go to the theater together." Chu Tri Luat also thought so. When he asked to get to know her, he was worried that she would find him abrupt, afraid that he would no longer have the chance to talk. Luckily — he squeezed his pounding heart — very soon, their names would be printed on the same certificate. Tuong Nam state-owned restaurant.