Anti-Japanese War: Starting from Yaobai

Chapter 2979 You old dog, how could you be so kind?

The next day, at the Anti-Japanese Brigade's stationed hospital!
After finishing her work, Li Xiaolian dragged her slightly tired steps into Dr. Han Ling's office.

She plopped down in the chair, rested her chin on her hands, and said with a wronged expression, "Dr. Han, I've been going back and forth between the hospital and the literacy class lately. I'm going crazy with this monotonous life. I really want to go out and get some fresh air."

Dr. Han Ling stopped organizing the medical records, looked up at Li Xiaolian gently, and patiently advised, "Xiaolian, it's not that I don't want you to go out, but it's too dangerous outside. There are often Japanese spies and traitors operating near this base. They are like venomous snakes hiding in the shadows, ready to jump out and bite at any time. So it's best not to go out unless absolutely necessary."

Li Xiaolian frowned and pouted, retorting, "Then what about going out to buy things? We can't just stay indoors all the time, can we? I always need to buy some daily necessities."

Dr. Han Ling smiled and explained, "That's easy. You can go to Minister Tang. She's the logistics minister of our anti-Japanese brigade. Just report to her what you want to buy, and she'll arrange for someone to purchase it or find a solution for you. That way, it's both safe and meets your needs."

Li Xiaolian, still unwilling to give up, rolled her eyes and said, "But some things can only be bought properly by myself. For example, when buying clothes, how can I know if they fit if I don't try them on myself? And I also have to choose the style!"

Dr. Han Ling smiled helplessly: "Xiao Lian, these are extraordinary times, and we must put safety first. Look at the nurses in our hospital, aren't they all sticking to this? As for clothes, we're all wearing military uniforms now, so even if we had nice clothes, they'd just gather dust in our suitcases. It's better to wait until we drive the Japanese away, then we'll have plenty of time to pick out what we want!"

Li Xiaolian lowered her head, remained silent for a while, and muttered softly, "But I'm so bored, I feel like I'm going to get moldy."

Dr. Han Ling was amused by Li Xiaolian's comment that it was moldy.

But she still tried to comfort her, saying, "Xiaolian, I know you're feeling down. How about this, after we're done with these last couple of days, I'll take you for a walk around the base. We can watch the soldiers train, or maybe go chat with Captain Gao and Captain Wan. That should help you relax. Once it's safe outside, we can go out and explore together, okay?"

Li Xiaolian looked up at Dr. Han Ling's sincere eyes, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded, saying, "Okay, Dr. Han, I'll listen to you. I hope the situation outside will improve soon so I can go out for some fresh air."

Dr. Han Ling smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, if we all work together, we will definitely be able to drive the Japanese away. Then you can go wherever you want."

The two smiled at each other, but one's smile was genuine, while the other's was fake.

···········
Meanwhile, at the Japanese military hospital in Songyuan, Li Ru was carrying several sets of clothing belonging to ordinary Chinese people to the office of the Japanese hospital director.

Just then, Li Ru entered the dean's office and saw the four Japanese soldiers from the Special Higher Police sitting there talking to the dean.

They were all very wary when they saw Li Ru enter.

Li Ru smiled in a forcedly friendly manner, then handed the clothes to the dean, saying, "Dean, these are the clothes you requested."

The hospital director bowed slightly as he accepted the coat, saying, "Dr. Li, you've really worked hard!"

"Doctor Li?"

When one of the Japanese spies heard the name "Dr. Li," his eyes widened, and he angrily shouted at the hospital director, "You bastard! You actually sent a Chinese person to find our clothes? Isn't that the same as revealing the purpose of our trip to the Chinese?"

Another Japanese spy chimed in, a murderous glint in his eyes, and said viciously, "Since that's the case, let's kill them to avoid future troubles." As he spoke, he reached for the pistol at his waist.

Upon seeing this, Li Ru trembled slightly, feigning extreme fear on his face, his eyes filled with terror, and his legs even began to shake involuntarily.

He quickly took two steps back and said in a trembling voice, "Fellow Imperial Army soldiers, I... I don't know anything. I was just following the Dean's orders."

Seeing this, the hospital director quickly stepped in front of Li Ru and said to the two Japanese agents, "No! Mr. Li is the chief surgeon of our hospital. Moreover, he has served the Great Japanese Empire for many years, always working diligently, and many Imperial soldiers have recovered thanks to his treatment. You cannot kill him!"

The two Japanese spies exchanged a glance after hearing the dean's words, their eyes still filled with suspicion.

One of the Japanese agents sneered and said, "Hmph, the Chinese are completely untrustworthy. Your Excellency, can you guarantee he isn't a spy for the resistance?"

Although the hospital director couldn't guarantee anything, Li Ru was indeed the best surgeon in the hospital, and judging from his resume, he had served the Imperial Japanese Army for more than three years without making any mistakes, so he couldn't possibly be a rebel.

He quickly explained, “Gentlemen, Mr. Li has always served the Imperial Army diligently, and I know his character very well. Furthermore, you can check his resume. He has always served the Imperial Army and has never made a mistake. I hope you will be cautious about this matter. Otherwise, if so many Imperial soldiers die without medical help, you will also be held responsible!”

One of the Japanese agents frowned, seemingly finding some merit in the dean's words, but still unwilling to let Li Ru off easily, saying, "Then we can't just trust him so easily."

At this point, the Japanese soldier thought for a moment and then said, "Before we return, this person cannot leave the hospital. All his food and daily needs must be met within the hospital. Furthermore, we must assign guards to accompany him 24 hours a day. Do you understand?"

The Japanese soldier said this to the Japanese director.

The Japanese dean quickly assured him, "Don't worry, all four of you, I will do as you say."

With that, the Japanese dean bowed slightly and saw several Japanese spies out.

Li Ru sighed deeply in the dean's office. Because the Japanese were unreasonable, if that Japanese soldier had fired, he would have been helpless unless he revealed his true identity and killed all four Japanese soldiers.

But obviously he couldn't do that, because once he was exposed, no one would be able to pass on intelligence to the anti-Japanese brigade anymore.

Therefore, he would never expose himself unless absolutely necessary.

However, just then, the dean returned.

Li Ru quickly feigned fear and anger, complaining, "Dean, please don't make me do this kind of thing again. What kind of thing is this? I helped the Imperial Army, and I've made a mistake? In a few days, will those Imperial Army soldiers I cured come back to kill me, saying I have ill intentions?"

The Japanese hospital director quickly reassured him, "It's all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. Besides, didn't I step in to protect you? Don't worry, as long as I'm here, no one in the hospital will dare to touch you!"

Li Ru scoffed, thinking to himself: "You old dog, would you really be so kind? If I weren't still of use, you'd probably have kicked me out of the hospital long ago!"