Chapter 164: General Bennett Nudged Harold Martin Beside Him

Inside the jeep, General Bennett nudged Harold Martin beside him as he stared at Elena Ward’s profile, her lollipop dangling from her lips. "That girl’s got skills! I thought I was done for back there, but the moment she stuck that needle in me, warmth rushed through my body. The bleeding stopped, and the pain eased up."

When no response came, General Bennett turned to see Harold slumped against the seat, his lips stained with blood, his eyes rolled back—unconscious.

"Quick! Get that girl who knows acupuncture!" General Bennett pounded the seat in panic.

A young soldier glanced over and nearly jumped out of his skin. Blood was still trickling from Harold’s mouth, soaking the front of his shirt.

"Miss! Help!" The soldier stumbled toward Elena. "Someone’s vomiting blood and passed out!"

Elena slowly pulled the lollipop from her mouth. "Who?"

"The—the one in the jeep!"

Grabbing her silver needles, Elena strode over, suppressing an eye roll. So much for playing tough. Now they need me?

Daniel and Claire Ford followed close behind. The moment Claire spotted General Bennett, she gasped and snapped to attention with a crisp salute. "Commander!" Good heavens—it’s the highest-ranking officer in their military district!

General Bennett waved her off. "Skip the formalities." He pointed at Harold. "Check him—he was fine a second ago. What happened?"

Twirling a needle between her fingers, Elena deliberately took her time. "I told you he had internal bleeding, but no one wanted me to treat him. Now I’ll just have to try." The moment the needle pierced Harold’s skin, he groaned.

"Get him to a hospital. Any later, and it’ll be too late." As Elena withdrew the needle, the wail of an ambulance echoed in the distance.

General Bennett suddenly asked, "Girl, what’s your name?"

Elena gestured to Daniel. "My brother’s the one who saved you. His name’s Daniel Ward."

General Bennett studied the siblings and nodded with a smile. "Both of you are impressive."

The hospital director arrived, panting, when General Bennett abruptly ordered, "Take them with us to the hospital."

Elena’s heart skipped a beat. What’s this about? I didn’t slip up today, did I?

Daniel stepped protectively in front of her. "Commander, if there’s an issue, deal with me. Don’t involve my sister."

Lying on the stretcher, General Bennett burst into laughter. "I just want to chat." As the medics hooked up an IV, his gaze remained fixed on Elena. "Girl, who taught you acupuncture? Your technique is seasoned."

Daniel cut in, "Family tradition. Nothing special."

"You keep speaking for your sister," General Bennett teased. "Let her answer."

Elena blinked innocently. "Commander, I’m just a student. Acupuncture’s good for headaches and minor aches. Real emergencies belong in hospitals."

General Bennett abruptly shifted gears. "Ever considered working for us?"

Elena smiled. "Commander, I’m here to enroll at the Aeronautical Academy. Once the paperwork’s done, I’ll be one of your soldiers."

As the ambulance siren blared, General Bennett’s lips curved into a knowing grin.