Chapter 218: Compared to many unfortunate people, she can already be considered quite fortunate

When ten minutes were up, the examiners all began to collect the papers.

Fortunately, both Shen Man and Zhou Hongyu had finished their own answer sheets before coming to help, so there was no problem.

As for the examinee in Bed Ten, she was so frightened she scared herself, hadn't even moved her pen on the answer sheet; it's obvious her score for this course is destined to be zero.

Zhou Hongyu rubbed her sore wrist, then helped Shen Man, who couldn't squat comfortably, to her feet, teasing:

"Shen Man, you're awfully bold, and how long have you been studying medicine?"

"Judging by your technique, you're quite experienced."

"Not bad, just a few years."

Shen Man, using the other's force, slowly straightened her body to stand.

As her belly grew, moving was indeed sometimes inconvenient.

This Zhou Hongyu is really enthusiastic.

She also has no ill intentions; just now she helped others for joy, her spirit is green with a hint of white, a sincere person worth befriending.

"Only a few years and you're already so calm; it seems your foundation is solid, I admire you."

Zhou Hongyu half-flattered, half-sincerely echoed.

She just glanced over, and the other's answer sheet was filled with neat, dense characters.

If the other hadn't been writing randomly, then they truly have a few tricks up their sleeve!

Fortunately, this military medical exam admits the top three, not just one spot.

Otherwise, she really would have become rivals with the other!

"Huh, seeking attention by causing a scene, merely trying to draw the examiners' notice—such crooked thoughts are destined not to last."

Bao Dahai once again stepped forward to mock the two.

In his view, whatever mishap befalls the patient in Bed Ten, the examinee in Bed Ten should be responsible.

This pregnant examinee, together with Zhou Hongyu, is just meddling!

"Hey, Bao Dahai, you—"

Zhou Hongyu's short temper couldn't be contained; she immediately wanted to go over and argue with the other.

"Comrade Zhou, the morning exam is over; hungry? If you don't mind, come to my house for a simple meal."

Shen Man restrained the somewhat impulsive and easily angered Zhou Hongyu, not wanting to deal with Bao Dahai.

Anyway, just a passing acquaintance; after this military medical exam ends, we'll have nothing more to do with each other.

"Ah? Wouldn't that be too embarrassing?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Hongyu's attention quickly shifted, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"It's fine; an extra bowl and chopsticks is nothing—my husband won't mind, and since you helped me, he'll only be grateful to you."

Shen Man shook her head; she knew the military medical exam doesn't provide meals.

Two subjects in the morning, two more starting at two in the afternoon, then it's over.

These examinees all bring their own dry rations; where would there be any convenience for her?

Zhou Hongyu spoke up for her, talked back to Bao Dahai for her—this friend, she can befriend.

"That would be too embarrassing."

Though she said that, Zhou Hongyu's eyes sparkled; she was hungry.

Actually, her family's circumstances aren't good; they only prepared two steamed buns for her, and on the way here she already ate one.

One left, which isn't enough to fill her at noon.

"Thank you, Shen Man; once I pass the military medical exam and get a stipend, I'll treat you to something delicious."

"Good, it's a promise."

Shen Man likes this straightforward personality—no beating around the bush, direct and frank.

Thus, amid some people's envious gazes, Zhou Hongyu followed Shen Man out of the examination building.

"Manman, are you holding up okay?"

At the door, Pei Yan Po, who had been waiting for her sister to come out, rushed forward, sizing up her sister's condition.

She had heard that just now in the examination hall an emergency had occurred!

"It's fine, sister-in-law; this is the friend I just met in the exam hall, Zhou Hongyu—I'm bringing her home to eat, and we'll return to the exam hall before two in the afternoon."

Shen Man shook her head, gently comforting her sister-in-law.

And she introduced Zhou Hongyu, putting her sister-in-law at ease.

"Hello, sister-in-law, I am Shen Man's elder sister-in-law, Pei Yan Ting; thank you for looking after my younger sister."

Pei Yan Ting nodded slightly; her sister's friend is her friend, and she sent out a friendly signal.

"Sister-in-law, hello."

Zhou Hongyu's eyes widened; wow, Shen Man's sister-in-law is a military doctor at this hospital!

And she's pregnant too!

Her presence and aura are incredibly strong!

She's her idol, the person she dreams of becoming!

"I won't disturb you; take Comrade Zhou home, your brother-in-law should be cooking."

Pei Yan Ting didn't urge her sister to stay; since her sister wants to bring a friend home to eat, as her sister-in-law she naturally will accommodate.

Perfect; she'll go inquire about her sister's examination results later.

"Mm-hmm, understood, sister-in-law."

Shen Man nodded, then gestured for Zhou Hongyu to follow her home; by bicycle it's about five or six minutes.

Zhou Hongyu rode slowly, under Shen Man's guidance, creeping along toward the other's home.

In her spare time, she was shocked and began asking in a chattering tone:

"Shen Man, your lover is an officer, right? Your older brother is also an officer?"

"Yes, my lover and older brother are both officers; they're very nice, you don't need to be afraid."

Shen Man nodded. This isn't anything shameful; she's applying to be a military doctor, openly and honestly, relying on her own ability.

"Wow, that's great; my grandfather is also a retired veteran, and his arm—was from when he crossed the Yalu River back then......"

"My grandmother was a barefoot doctor in the village; she raised my father and my two aunts. Later my grandfather returned after discharge, and not long after enjoying a few good years, he passed away."

"My grandmother said, our Zhou family produces no cowards; my father and mother went to support the front lines not long after I was born, and then died in the War to Resist America and Aid Korea. I was raised by my grandmother and my two aunts."

"I want to apply to be a military doctor; I want to someday also go to the front lines......"

"Zhou Hongyu's voice went from clear to muffled, then to excited; in just a few short sentences she explained why she wanted to be a military doctor."

"Yes, as long as we study hard, we'll definitely be able to pass."

After hearing Zhou Hongyu's story, Shen Man felt a deep sigh in her heart.

Actually, this world overlaps with her previous world in many aspects.

Historical trajectories, cultural aspects, and so on are the same.

Sometimes she doesn't know what's real and what's fake; she can only comfort herself and live in the present.

Compared to many unfortunate people, she's already quite fortunate.

She has a loving grandfather, older brother, sister-in-law, and a man who treasures her like a jewel.

They also have the fruit of their love; the future will surely keep getting better......"

"Zhou Hongyu's voice trembled slightly as she slowly stopped her bicycle, saying uncertainly:"

"Shen Man, look quickly—is that man in military uniform ahead your lover? He's glaring at me?"

"Hmm, that's my husband; don't panic, he's just cold on the outside but warm inside—probably he thinks you're short‑haired, like a male comrade."

Shen Man poked her head out from behind Zhou Hongyu, waited for the bike to stabilize, then slowly got off, gesturing for the other person not to panic—she'd go explain things......