Chapter 1783 - 1782: Your Lips Are Cracked
"Yes! Sir!" Gan Tian hurriedly stood at attention, raised her hand, and snapped a salute. "I will remember your teachings, Sir!"
"Oh, you two know each other, huh?" The battalion commander, who had been watching the scene for quite a while, found it quite amusing.
"Yes. This officer is my lifesaver! A few days ago, I went out to seek medical treatment, but before I even reached the hospital, my condition suddenly worsened, and I began having difficulty breathing! It was this officer who bought me medicine and rushed me to the hospital, saving my life!"
Thinking about that day, Gan Tian’s cheeks still flushed.
Back then, it was a matter of life and death. He had undone her shirt buttons to tilt her head back, ensuring her airway remained open so that the swelling in her throat wouldn’t completely block her breathing and endanger her life.
"Well, well! A hero rescuing a damsel in distress!" The battalion commander might look like a rugged man, but he had a penchant for gossip and enjoyed hearing sentimental stories.
His comment made Gan Tian’s face flush crimson.
She shyly lowered her head, sneaking a glance at Tian Niu. As expected, dressed in his military uniform, he looked particularly energetic and dashing. Especially when she’d accidentally fallen into his arms just now—she could clearly feel the strength and firmness unique to a man’s physique.
This was her first time coming into physical contact with a man, and it happened to be with a spirited and handsome battalion commander.
In that instant, Gan Tian’s girlish heart beat wildly.
"It was just a small effort! We’re soldiers, after all! I believe anyone in our position would step in and not stand idly by." Tian Niu said as he touched his lips.
"I’m sorry, Sir!" Gan Tian noticed the wound on his lips, apparently caused when her head accidentally bumped into him earlier. "Your lips are injured—would you like to go to the medical office to get some ointment?"
"No need! It’s nothing!" Tian Niu waved his hand dismissively and then glanced at the folder in Gan Tian’s hands. "Are you heading to the office building? Hurry up and go!"
"Yes! Sir!"
Tian Niu and the battalion commander walked off, chatting along the way.
"Third Brother, you sure had some good fortune today!" The battalion commander chuckled, still savoring the earlier scene. "That little soldier is quite cute! Just listen to her name—Gan Tian! Sweet, truly sweet! Her voice is sweet, and her looks are sweet too!"
"Shut up, will you! I’m warning you, be careful what you say! If I find out that you’re talking nonsense, watch out—I’ll make sure you regret it!" Tian Niu was wary of the battalion commander’s big mouth. If he spread the story around, the whole regiment would hear about it.
Rumors multiply quickly, and collective opinions can weigh like stone.
If this story kept escalating and reached Gu Shuangshuang’s ears, that would be one thing. But if it reached his future mother-in-law’s ears, who knows what kind of trouble she’d stir up for him!
"Alright, alright, I’ll keep my lips sealed! I swear, I won’t say a word about the hero saving the damsel, followed by the little girl falling into your arms!" The battalion commander smirked mischievously.
"Alright, deal! But if you let it slip... hmph!" Tian Niu cracked his knuckles, shot him a glare, and walked off.
As Tian Niu and the battalion commander walked further away, Gan Tian occasionally turned back to sneak another look.
"Still looking? Oh my, your neck is about to twist off!" Lin Miao noticed the distinct expression in Gan Tian’s eyes and couldn’t resist teasing her with a laugh. "What? Have you taken a liking to him?"
"Miaomiao! Can you stop saying random things? I have no such intention!" Gan Tian denied vehemently.
"No such intention? Then why is your face red?" Lin Miao laughed heartily. "Little girl, someone’s heart is awakening!"