Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 182 - 182 182 Lost

?Chapter 182: Chapter 182 Lost Chapter 182: Chapter 182 Lost Zhang Duo wiped off his sweat with a towel, so frustrated that his nose seemed crooked.

The comrades beside him dared not make a sound, their team leader had actually lost to Zhang He today—that Zhang He who had been out of the top ten for over a year. The team leader’s face was unsightly, and now nobody dared to comfort him for fear of drawing his ire onto themselves, probably having to run another ten kilometers to be done for the day.

“What are you all standing around for? Get back! Ten kilometers with load, starting now,” Zhang Duo ordered, causing everyone’s legs to cramp.

They had already carried loads for ten kilometers in the morning and afternoon, and now to do the same in the evening was just too much.

Yet, looking at their team leader’s scowling face, everyone miserably accepted their fate, with no one to appeal to.

Zhang He came over and clapped Zhang Duo on the shoulder, “Isn’t it enough? Just spare your men. They say you lose the battle, not the war. Look at you, taking your anger out on your own people. If you’re really that upset, how about you and I do the ten kilometers with load?”

He had finally had a chance to hold his head high today. Since his leg developed issues, he had been ranked outside the top ten for over a year. Having been the butt of Zhang Duo’s jokes for more than a year, today he had finally managed to win a significant victory.

Zhang Duo glared, knowing what Zhang He said was right. He turned to his men and shouted, “Alright, forget the ten kilometers, everyone go back and rest.”

At this command, everyone felt like they had been pardoned, and they hurriedly left, fearing Zhang Duo might change his mind.

“Not bad, kid! Your leg’s fixed, and you downplayed it only to surprise me,” said Zhang Duo as he punched Zhang He on the shoulder, and Zhang He yelped.

“My leg really has recovered. I met a Divine Doctor, whose medical skills are amazing. You wouldn’t believe it; just two needles made my leg feel like it was soaking in warm water, instantly relieving the pain and discomfort. I know you’ve been having trouble with your back, so one day I’ll introduce you to the doctor. Two needles and you’ll be as good as new,” boasted Zhang He, taking delight in talking about his leg’s recovery.

He had finally vindicated his half-year of frustration.

“Do I need introduction? I too know a doctor, a young one, incredibly skilled. I twisted my back the day before yesterday and got even more injured yesterday. My back hurt so much I thought it was breaking in two. You know I can endure a lot, yet it made me sweat bullets. But after just two needles from that doctor, the pain vanished instantly.

I was so certain of winning today, then suddenly you show up. What a miscalculation. Initially, I even planned to refer you to this young doctor, but now that you have your Divine Doctor, I guess you don’t need it,” said Zhang Duo, sporting a sense of grievance. He couldn’t help feeling that compared to Zhang He, he was still lacking. Over the past few years, he had surpassed Zhang He due to the latter’s leg injury, but he knew Zhang He never stopped training, harboring a determination within.

Now that his leg had recovered, he immediately showed Zhang Duo his newfound strength.

Zhang He was surprised, “Where did you get treated, and it involved needle therapy too? Strange. Did our hospital suddenly get two Divine Doctors?”

“The Traditional Chinese Medicine department at the hospital, a young girl, barely eighteen or nineteen, mostly referred to as ‘little doctor,'” Zhang Duo explained; that little doctor was called up by a young comrade in his team.

Zhang He couldn’t help but laugh, “Deal! We’re probably talking about the same person. The doctor who treated me has just been transferred to our hospital’s Traditional Chinese Medicine department, eighteen years old, named Bai Xiao. It was the Chief himself who ordered the transfer, saying the kid is quite talented.”

“Not only did they treat my leg that day but also took care of Dean Zhang’s chronic rheumatism with a couple of needles, making it much easier for him to walk immediately. I guess this is a blessing in disguise for me; otherwise, you kid would have won this time.”

“Ah, running into the same doctor, what a fate!” Zhang Duo exclaimed, feeling that it was truly a Gordian knot of Zhou Yu meeting Zhuge Liang.

“Stop it, you must be thinking that we’re cursed. Don’t be petty; this year might be the last I can show off in front of you. The Chief has already said that I’ll be transferred elsewhere next year. Even if I wanted to compete with you, there won’t be a chance,” Zhang He said.

Zhang Duo was overjoyed, “When are you leaving?”

“Can you keep that smug smile off your face? It’s infuriating. You seem like you can’t wait to send me off with drums and gongs,” Zhang He was really angry, as they were supposed to be friends, yet Zhang Duo couldn’t hide his delight, seemingly eager to get rid of him.

“And you’re blaming me? In this lifetime, I’ve always been under your thumb. Tell me, when could I ever get ahead with you around? Finally, you’re leaving, and how can I not celebrate with drums and gongs? Now with Zhuge Liang gone, this Zhou Yu can finally breathe easy!” Zhang Duo boasted proudly.

“Let’s go, let’s drink. I know you’ve got two bottles of good liquor hidden in your office, brought by the Chief himself last time he visited. I’m with the Chief every day and didn’t get any good liquor. The Chief, favoring you — isn’t it just because you’re more skilled than me? Isn’t it just because you’ve built a solid team? Look at you, all proud. At least I can have the upper hand in this big competition, but you’re still better than me,” Zhang He couldn’t deny.

Zhang Duo laughed like a fox, “Finally admitted it, huh! We might not share the same physique, have you never heard the saying? ‘Muscles are dense, brain is simple.’ That’s you! These days, we certainly emphasize tactics. Modern requirements are not just about physical strength but more about strategic tactics and a deep understanding of various fields.”

“Right, I didn’t tell you yet, have you seen the transfer order I approved for you?” Zhang He and Zhang Duo were sitting in Zhang Duo’s dormitory, with a dish of peanuts, two tea jars, and a bottle of Apricot Blossom Village.

“Of course, I’ve seen it, Bai Song! It’s already been sent out according to the transfer order, and he should be reporting here in a couple of days. It’s strange, why would they transfer someone from another place? Are you guys short on people over there?” Zhang Duo wondered.

Reserve personnel are usually directly chosen by the leadership from their immediate locations; transferring someone from elsewhere was unheard of.

“This Bai Song is the older brother of that young doctor who treated us. The guy comes from a notable background and has some solid skills. He might even overshadow me as the top dog around here,” Zhang He introduced Bai Song.

“My, the sister is a Divine Doctor, and the brother must be formidable. This family is impressive,” Zhang Duo expressed his amazement.

The two chatted about family matters, drinking into the wee hours of the night.

Bai Xiao was unaware that her elder brother was about to arrive in her city.