General Guan furrowed his brows in silence for a while, finally buckling under the pressure, he allowed Zhou Qichen and others to leave.
Amongst the group of medic women, everyone was overjoyed with Ge Qing's medical skills, chattering enthusiastically.
“Sister Ge, you were simply amazing today! You didn't see the way they looked at you — fear mingled with admiration, admiration tinged with awe.”
“Let's see if they dare to belittle us women again, hm! They even came specifically to scare us.”
“Sister Ge, I'm sorry. I too, have undergone strict training from the Elder Princess, but things were too sudden just now, I was scared.”
Ge Qing chuckled, “It's okay. They intentionally tried to scare you, and you have no previous experience. It’s only natural for you to be scared when you were unprepared.”
“You all shouldn’t praise me so much, I just happened to be in particularly good form today, as if a goddess was watching over me, which gave me an unusual spirit.”
The group merrily moved away.
What they didn't know, was that Gu Sang had been watching them all along.
Shortly after their arrival at the military camp where the court's army was stationed, Gu Sang learned about the situation from the Elder Princess, and secretly turned on her connection with Zhou Qichen.
Every upgrade to the live broadcast room makes the way and functions of broadcasting more diverse and flexible.
So, within Zhou Qichen's activity range, Gu Sang watched in full as the soldiers teased the medic women and saw Ge Qing's medical skills shine bright.
When she initially trained these medical women with the Elder Princess, in order to build their guts, she had them dissect corpses.
Moreover, for some exceptionally talented medical women, the Coroner was asked to teach them some knowledge.
Who would have thought, the trials of the past are showing their value today.
And Zhou Qichen kept on looking infatuatedly at Gu Sang on the invisible screen.
The warm lighting softened her, she didn't seem as cold and distant as she did during the day. Watching her, Zhou Qichen's lips turned up into a slight smile.
The deputy general standing beside him looked at Zhou Qichen's odd expression.
What was the general laughing at?
There was nothing in front of him?
Could it be that the general was thinking about a woman?
“Qichen, I have a favour to ask of you,” Gu Sang withdrew her gaze from the medic women, her clear eyes shifted toward Zhou Qichen.
“You may speak,” Zhou Qichen replied curtly.
“I would like to ask for your help in selecting from these medical women, those who are not afraid of hardship or exertion, and those whom you believe have the potential to be trained into special forces.”
“Whether it's internal warfare or the war to defend the border, we need to have women military doctors who can go to the battlefield.”
“Though they're not required to fight, at the very least, they ought to possess enough physical strength.”
At that time, these medical women will be divided into logistics teams and frontline medical women, and the frontline medical women would be able to carry out some simple combat tasks during emergencies.
Zhou Qichen nodded without hesitation, "That can be arranged. I will arrange suitable training for them. Perhaps, these women guards might become our trump card."
Gu Sang smiled and said, "Then I'll be troubling you."
Emotions surged in Zhou Qichen’s eyes, radiating a gentle warmth, "Why mention thanks between you and me?”
"Friendship also needs to be maintained, precisely because I consider you a friend, therefore I need to thank you," Gu Sang's friendly tone was tinged with courtesy.
Zhou Qichen watched as the screen was closed, Gu Sang's bright, smiling face disappearing from his sight. The sparkle in his eyes dimmed instantly.
Just friends...?
What if he wants to be something more?
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Modern Era.
Gu Sang, who was attending a class, received a message from the actress Cheng Yuanyuan. Yuanyuan revealed she had come to Gu Sang's city for a shoot and asked if she could meet up. They decided to meet at a coffee shop after Gu Sang's classes ended.
Cheng Yuanyuan was naturally outgoing. They had shared a hotel room once which revealed her personality and they kept in touch afterward. She sat on a chair beside some green plants, standing up and waving as soon as she saw Gu Sang walk in.
"Gu Sang, it's been a while. I didn't expect you to still be studying?"
"It's been a while, how have you been?"
They exchanged pleasantries, mostly talking about Cheng Yuanyuan's experiences on set.
Her appearance was that of a sweet girl-next-door. If this was a few years ago, during the era of idol drama popularity, she would have stood out. But as it was, the entertainment scene currently favored a different kind of beauty, hence Yuanyuan remained a guest actress after all these years.
This time, as she passed through Jianghai City for a shoot scheduled for just a few days, she considered exploring the city.
After Gu Sang introduced her to several popular tourist sites in Jianghai city, a thought struck Yuanyuan and she turned to Gu Sang with excitement.
"Gu Sang, I know another friend in a city nearby Jianghai City. She's a lifestyle blogger. Would you be interested in seeing a day in the life of a live-streamer?"
"I remembered her while we were talking. She invited me to stay at her place before."
"But I've never been to Jianghai City before, so this is a good chance to go see her."
Feeling a bit awkward, Gu Sang politely declined. "I don't know your friend. Wouldn't it be inappropriate?"
However, Yuanyuan dismissed her concerns with a wave of her hand. "No problem. She's a nice person, and as a live-streamer, she films different aspects of her life every day. We could even be part of it."
"Let me show you her videos. They're quite popular online."
Yuanyuan found her friend's videos on her phone and showed them to Gu Sang. Gu Sang took a polite look. And that single glance left her shocked.
Consort Zhao?!
No, it wasn't her.
This person looked almost identical to Consort Zhao. Their appearance was similar, but their countenance and demeanor were completely different.
The video showed her recreating an ancient method of making hemp clothing. She had a gentle voice and smiled warmly throughout the video. It was comforting to watch.
Gu Sang hid the turmoil in her heart and asked calmly.
"She's your friend?"
"Yes, she's really kind and very friendly. Those smiles are so affable. And despite being the same age as us, she's already earning a six-figure income."
"She even bought a house in the suburbs, leading a peaceful life away from the world’s troubles and extravagance. Honestly, I'm quite envious."
"However, I'm aware of my own limitations and there's no comparing with her. Her hands, they're like the reincarnation of Lu Ban, the culinary deity! Be it replicating delicacies from books or ingeniously transforming certain ingredients, she does it effortlessly..."
Cheng YuanYuan overly praised her friend and seeing Gu Sang's curiosity levels peak, she invited Gu Sang to join her in meeting this friend next time.
Gu Sang did indeed want to meet this woman who looked similar to Consort Zhao.
Moreover, the idea of her recreating dishes from books intrigued her greatly.
The two then agreed that when Cheng YuanYuan was free, they would pay a visit to this live streamer together.
