Marrying a childless superior, she became pregnant and lived a carefree life in the 1970s.

Was Chapter 122 also thinking of her?
"Ningning, do you have the ability to protect yourself?" Sheng Zexi wanted to confirm this question.

"Yes, that human trafficker from last time..."

Sheng Zexi didn't let Gu Jianing continue speaking; he already understood.

He simply reminded her, "Even if you have the ability to protect yourself, you still need to be careful. What am I supposed to do if something happens to you and the child?"

Gu Jianing took Sheng Zexi's arm and replied, "I know."

After confirming that Gu Jianing was capable of protecting herself, Sheng Zexi breathed a sigh of relief. Otherwise, with Li Shuyao or others watching Ningning and harboring such malice towards her, Sheng Zexi would have been genuinely worried about not being by her side when he went on a mission.

"Don't ask me anything?" Gu Jianing blinked and leaned over to ask him.

So far, Sheng Zexi only knows that she has something special about her. Even when he asked a few questions, it was only to confirm her safety. He didn't ask anything else.

Doesn't Brother Xi wonder?
Sheng Zexi glanced at his wife and knew exactly what she was thinking with her eyes darting around.

He couldn't help but reach out and gently flick her forehead, saying, "You just love to overthink things."

"Why would I ask? When it comes to secrets, the fewer people involved, the better, even if that person is me!"

"So, I won't ask, and you shouldn't tell me either, okay?"

Gu Jianing saw the seriousness and earnestness in Sheng Zexi's eyes, her eyes welled up with tears, she nodded, and snuggled into his arms.

Her voice was soft and sweet, "Brother Xi, how can you be so good to me? I think the luckiest thing I've ever done in my life is choosing you."

Sheng Zexi hugged his wife tightly, his lips curving into a wide smile, like a big dog being praised by its owner. If it had a tail, it would be wagging wildly at this moment.

"You know that's good. Marrying me is like finding a treasure."

Gu Jianing covered her mouth and laughed. This man really couldn't change his thick skin.

Since Sheng Zexi didn't press further and vaguely knew about her special circumstances, Gu Jianing breathed a sigh of relief and became bolder.

She whispered in his ear about the invisibility bulletproof vest.

Sheng Zexi's eyes widened, his eyes clearly saying: I thought what I knew was already shocking enough, but I never expected there would be something even more shocking.

Bulletproof vests are very rare these days; he'd only heard of them, but had never worn one.

I've heard that it's currently only available when carrying out extremely dangerous border missions.

Ningning actually has it, and it's even invisible.

"Wear it on me now?" Shengze Xiwen.

Gu Jianing nodded.

Sheng Zexi reached out to touch it, but he couldn't touch anything or see anything.

He clearly didn't have anything resembling a bulletproof vest on him, and he didn't even know when he put it on.

At that moment, Sheng Zexi realized that this might be a high-tech thing from the future, and Ningning possessed it, and perhaps even more than what he knew so far.

Sheng Zexi wondered, if backward countries acquired these high technologies, wouldn't they be able to make rapid progress and development?
But this idea was fleeting, and Sheng Zexi quickly dismissed it.

Even so, he would never let Ningning be in danger. He was even more determined to protect Gu Jianing and never let her secret be exposed.

Perhaps because he was going on a mission tomorrow, Sheng Zexi was very clingy to Gu Jianing today.

He was always either following her around like a little shadow or hugging her, constantly telling her how Gu Jianing should take care of herself after he left.

"Remember to drink goat milk every day. Xiaobing will deliver it to your door every day." "When I'm not home, don't eat at the canteen or cook for yourself. Just eat at Sister Zhang's house. We'll give them some money and coupons. Sister Zhang has agreed."

"When I'm not home, try to go out as little as possible. Although I know you have the ability to protect yourself, I still don't want you and the children to be in danger."

……

He gave countless instructions, and Gu Jianing patiently responded to each one he said.

Gu Jianing didn't find it annoying, because she knew that it was Sheng Zexi's love and care for her, which was such a happy thing, and she should feel happy and blessed.

Finally, Sheng Zexi hugged Gu Jianing, like a big dog about to embark on a long journey but reluctant to leave its owner. "Ningning, I'm sorry, you're still in the early stages of pregnancy, and I can't be by your side. Ningning, I can't bear to part with you."

Gu Jianing hugged him back, "I'm also reluctant to part with you, but I know your ambitions and the responsibilities on your shoulders. You are a hero, my hero, and a hero of this country and its people. The child and I will stay home and wait for you to come back. Take care of yourself. Your safe return is our greatest wish."

Gu Jianing's words warmed Sheng Zexi's heart and brought tears to his eyes. "Yes, I will."

The next morning, when Gu Jianing woke up, the man was no longer beside her.

But looking back, Jia Ning knew that he had gone on a mission and didn't even know when he would return.

Yesterday, the two had agreed that when Sheng Zexi left, he would leave quietly without waking Gu Jianing, so as not to cause her sadness at parting.

And now...

Gu Jianing hugged Sheng Zexi's pillow, which still seemed to retain the unique scent of the man.

After sitting on the kang (heated brick bed) for a while, Gu Jianing finally came to her senses and began to wash up.

After washing up, she heard Zhang Shuwan from next door calling her to come over for dinner.

"coming."

When Gu Jianing arrived, Lin Xing was not there; she had already gone to training.

Right now, Gu Jianing, Zhang Shuwan, and Guoguo are having breakfast together.

"So, are you missing your Battalion Commander Sheng since he went on a mission?" Zhang Shuwan asked.

Gu Jianing thought for a moment and said, "It's alright."

Zhang Shuwan smiled but didn't say anything. "It's only the first day that you've been able to say this. In a few days, you'll understand the difference."

Gu Jianing: Really?

In fact, it was exactly as Zhang Shuwan said.

When Sheng Zexi was around, he did all the housework, such as boiling water, heating the kang (a heated brick bed), and so on.

Now that he's not here, Gu Jianing has to do everything herself.

It was alright during the day, but at night, sleeping alone in the empty room, the quilt was warm and the kang (heated brick bed) underneath was warm, but Gu Jianing still felt very empty. In the past, there was always someone beside her, warm and holding her, which made her feel very safe.

The strong winds and heavy snow outside the window seemed insignificant.

Now that the man beside her was not there, Gu Jianing felt that the wind and snow outside were even louder, so loud that it kept her awake.

Yes, Gu Jianing couldn't sleep on the first night Sheng Zexi left for a mission.

I wonder where Sheng Zexi is now? Has he eaten enough?

Are you thinking of her too?