Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 256: Chapter 256: You Are the New Doctor

Chef Lu laughed heartily, his serving spoon deliberately scooping from the part of the dish with more meat, filling it with a generous portion. ”The girl who usually serves rice is feeling under the weather today, so I’m standing in for her for a bit.”

Qiao Wenyu handed his lunchbox to Wei Zijia, who was behind him. He then took hers and extended it toward Chef Lu. Chef Lu glanced at the quiet and gentle Wei Zijia and also gave her a generous spoonful of meat.

Then it was Yunyi’s turn.

Qiao Wenyu introduced her, ”Uncle Lu, this is Chuyunyi, the new doctor from the infirmary.”

He then leaned in a bit and lowered his voice, ”Uncle Lu, she’s the one who saved our lives. You’ll have to take extra good care of her from now on.”

Upon hearing this, Chef Lu looked up and carefully sized up Yunyi. He didn’t speak but nodded at her. Then, scooping directly from the basin, he picked a spot with plenty of meat and dished out a large spoonful of stew. ”Try Uncle Lu’s stew,” he said. ”If it’s not enough, come back, and I’ll give you more.”

Hearing Chef Lu’s words, Qiao Wenyu smiled. ”Chu Zhiqing, this is Uncle Lu. We’re all friends here.”

Yunyi knew he meant well and replied with a smile, ”Hello, Uncle Lu. Thank you, I’ll be in your care.”

Chef Lu was a straightforward man and appreciated Yunyi’s unpretentious manner. ”We’re all our own people here, so it’s no problem at all, no problem at all.”

There were still people in line for food, so they couldn’t keep occupying the spot. After exchanging a few more pleasantries, they quickly made way.

After getting their food, they found a table and sat down. Many people were glancing their way; Yunyi’s striking beauty was truly captivating. People kept peeking in their direction. Some had overheard Qiao Wenyu’s earlier words: ”So she’s the new doctor from the infirmary.”

”No way, so young! Could she be a nepotism hire?”

”Exactly! She’s so close with Qiao Wenyu and his group, it’s not impossible. Don’t forget, Chief Qiao is Qiao Wenyu’s second uncle. Pulling some strings wouldn’t be out of the question.”

”Then if any of us get a headache or fever in the future, our lives will be in her hands! How can that be acceptable?”

”All of you, shut up! Is Chief Qiao the kind of person who can’t separate public duties from private affairs?”

”There are over two thousand people in our entire regiment! How could the leadership damage public interest for private gain? If something really went wrong, they’d be the ones responsible! Stop jumping to conclusions based on rumors. Honestly, you all are unbelievable!”

After the meal, everyone else dispersed. Qiao Wenyu and Wei Zijia remained to accompany Yunyi to the regimental headquarters to report in.

When Chief Qiao saw Yunyi, his face lit up with a smile. ”Comrade Chu, you’ve finally made it! Doctor Qiu from the infirmary has been asking me every day when the new personnel would arrive. I was starting to get a little scared of seeing him.”

Yunyi smiled and briefly explained what happened after her arrival. ”Chief Qiao, I came to report to you first. After I complete the necessary paperwork, I’ll head over to the infirmary to report there.”

Chief Qiao poured them some water. ”There’s no rush. You just arrived today. Take tomorrow to settle in and familiarize yourself with our Agricultural Reclamation Group. You can officially start work the day after tomorrow.”

Yunyi didn’t decline. ”Thank you very much, Chief Qiao.”

After leaving Chief Qiao’s office, Qiao Wenyu and Wei Zijia took her to the administrative office area to complete her paperwork and collect her uniform. Only then did she officially become a member of the Hua’an Farm Reclamation.

The three of them then proceeded to the infirmary.

As soon as they entered, Qiao Wenyu called out, ”Doctor Qiu, the helper you asked for has arrived!”

Hearing the shout, Doctor Qiu Yonggang came out of his office. ”Qiao Wenyu, I’m not deaf! Why are you shouting so loudly, you rascal?”

After speaking, he looked past Qiao Wenyu. He recognized Wei Zijia, and then his gaze fell upon Yunyi. ”You must be the new doctor?”