Early the next morning, while the three guys in the same dorm had changed into their military training uniforms and were gathering at the drill field to continue a new day of training, Luo Ziling didn't go. He was dressed in his usual attire, heading towards the school gate.

Before leaving the dorm, Luo Ziling explained to the three, saying that he had been assigned another task by the instructor and had to ask for leave from today's military training.

Although Cao Jianhui, Wu Longjiang, and Li Fuming didn't quite believe what Luo Ziling had said, they somewhat believed him when they saw that he didn't go to the military training with them and was striding confidently in the direction of the school's entrance.

When they arrived at the training site and the instructor called Luo Ziling's name, and immediately explained that Luo Ziling had important matters to attend to and asked for leave, they completely believed it. However, they were also very curious and really wanted to know what task the instructor had assigned to Luo Ziling.

Luo Ziling naturally didn't care about the situation on the military training side, and he arrived at the place where he had separated from Lin Lan yesterday five minutes earlier than the agreed time.

Today, he brought all the items he thought he needed, carrying a rather large bag with him.

When he got to the agreed place, Lin Lan had not yet appeared.

At 7:59 a.m., Luo Ziling saw that very imposing military vehicle driving fast toward his location. He couldn't help but remark inwardly, "Soldiers really are punctual, timing it down to the minute."

Today, Lin Lan was dressed just like the day before: black clothes, black pants, and black sunglasses, giving off a cool demeanor.

Luo Ziling believed that if Lin Lan stood at the school entrance dressed like that, it would definitely cause a sensation, with crowds of people surrounding her. She could even become the fantasy of many hormonally charged young men, turning into their dream goddess.

"Good morning!" Luo Ziling opened the passenger door, sat in the car, and greeted Lin Lan with a smile on his face, "You're really punctual."

"Good morning!" Lin Lan returned the greeting, a rarity for her, and didn't say anything else as the car turned around and quickly headed in the direction of the school gate.

"I brought everything with me today," Luo Ziling showed Lin Lan the bag he carried and then asked her, "Did you apply the medicine I gave you yesterday when you went back?"

"I did," Lin Lan replied succinctly with two words and then closed her mouth again.

But Luo Ziling didn't mind and continued to ask, "Did you feel anything?"

Seeing that Lin Lan looked unwilling to answer, he asked again, "Did the scar feel itchy?"

Lin Lan glanced at Luo Ziling, finally nodded, and rarely asked back, "Is that the reaction when it's effective?"

"That it's effective is for sure; there has never been a case where it didn't work," Luo Ziling said proudly, then quickly explained, "Of course, this only works on fresh scars; old scars can't have such obvious effects."

Lin Lan understood the implication of Luo Ziling's words and accepted the outcome.

With fresh scars, the skin and muscle tissues hadn't fully healed, and the scars had not completely formed; external forces could indeed eliminate them. Old scars, however, had lost the ability to regrow.

Luo Ziling was, of course, pleased that Lin Lan was willing to talk to him.

The first woman who had become intimately involved with him definitely held a different place in his heart compared to others.

"After I finish treating your senior, I'll treat your old wounds," Luo Ziling looked at Lin Lan, a bit embarrassedly, "The original scar has to be cut off, which will be very painful, but I will take care of the anesthesia for you. Don't worry, I use a unique acupuncture technique combined with my own medicinal concoction for anesthesia, not Western anesthetics. It's slightly less effective but has no aftereffects and no risks."

"I don't need anesthesia," Lin Lan replied stiffly.

"It will be very painful," Luo Ziling looked at Lin Lan in surprise and explained further, "The last time I treated your wound, I used this method of anesthesia, which basically has no side effects. The stimulation of pain isn't very beneficial to the body, and your willpower doesn't need to be tested in such a way. I'm a doctor, and when it comes to treating injuries and ailments, you should listen to me!"

Lin Lan really wanted to ask, Why should I listen to you?

But in the end, as if by some freak chance, she nodded her head.

Seeing that Lin Lan had taken his advice, Luo Ziling was satisfied.

Lin Lan's driving skills were very good, and the car's performance was also impressive. Not to mention, no one dared to stop her; therefore, they moved quickly.

It took about fifty minutes, and the car entered the heavily guarded compound.

This time, Luo Ziling's treatment was slightly improved, as he was only asked to show his credentials and did not undergo other checks.

After the car stopped, Lin Lan coolly hopped out, took off her sunglasses, and pocketed them.

Seeing Lin Lan's beautiful features clearly, Luo Ziling actually found himself momentarily dazzled.

This woman was in good spirits today and looked very energetic with her cool outfit, exuding a strong and spirited aura.

Lin Lan's beauty was completely different from that of Yang Qingyin, Ouyang Feifei, and Ouyang Huihui. Her beauty carried a martial vigor, giving off a very masculine impression. Though Luo Ziling admired Yang Qingyin's classic grace the most, he also greatly appreciated Lin Lan's spirited beauty, so he couldn't help but take a few extra glances at her.

Lin Lan didn't say anything. She just tilted her head and gestured for Luo Ziling to follow her.

Without asking any further, Luo Ziling followed Lin Lan into the small garden where the leader resided.

The old man wasn't inside the house but was still accompanied by several nurses, breathing the fresh air in the backyard.

As soon as he saw Luo Ziling approaching, he burst into a big laugh: "Ziling, you've come."

Seeing this, Lin Lan involuntarily curled her lips, seemingly a bit dissatisfied.

Indeed, she felt somewhat dissatisfied and even a touch jealous.

The stern leader like figure rarely showed such a kindly expression in front of others.

One could say that most people in the troop had never enjoyed being greeted by the old man with such warmth.

As someone who was highly regarded by the leader and treated like an adopted daughter, Lin Lan often enjoyed such preferential treatment.

That was a source of pride for her.

But Luo Ziling, an outsider, was also receiving the old man's special treatment, and it felt as if something that belonged to her had been taken away. She was not pleased.

Luo Ziling noticed Lin Lan's odd expression but didn't pay it any mind.

"Earlier, seeing you looking in good spirits today, you must have slept really well last night, right?" Luo Ziling greeted with a smile.

"Indeed, your acupuncture therapy and kneading techniques are quite effective. I haven't slept this soundly in a long time."

"That's good to hear," Luo Ziling sighed in relief, "Then let's go back to the room and continue the treatment."

The old man did not refuse and agreed readily.

Two nurses, along with Lin Lan and Luo Ziling, helped the old man back into the house and onto the bed.

Before he started removing the silver needles, Luo Ziling instructed, "Today, in addition to the acupoints I needled yesterday, I am going to needle a few other ones. If you feel anything, speak up; if it hurts, shout out. Don't hold back, I need to know the effect of the needling."

"I'll do as you say," the old man agreed cheerfully, and even joked, "Are you trying to make me lose face in front of my subordinates?"

That remark made Lin Lan feel even more uncomfortable.

The way the leader treated Luo Ziling was excessively polite, to the point that she couldn't even fathom it.

A sense of loss and crisis surged within her once again, and her gaze towards Luo Ziling became almost hostile, which puzzled him greatly.

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