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

Chapter 161 Rumors
"Sister-in-law, don't worry, what happened?" Gu Jianing asked.

Jiang Baihe asked breathlessly, "Do you know Qi Yuancheng, Battalion Commander Qi?"

Gu Jianing asked in confusion, "Yes, I know him. He's my patient."

"That's right, Jia Ning. You don't know, there are rumors circulating in my family compound about you and Battalion Commander Qi, saying that you and Battalion Commander Qi..."

"Oh dear, that was a really awful way of putting it."

Although Jiang Baihe didn't continue speaking, Gu Jianing guessed what she was going to say next.

There are even rumors about her and Battalion Commander Qi?

Is this the reason why Qi Yuancheng stopped coming to her for treatment?
Qi Yuancheng doesn't seem like that kind of person.

Furthermore, who spread this rumor? What was their purpose? Gu Jianing frowned in thought.

"Sister-in-law, please tell me the details of this matter."

Soon, Jiang Baihe told Gu Jianing what had happened.

Here's what happened: Just now, Jiang Baihe went out to buy things at the supply and marketing cooperative. However, before she even left the residential compound, she heard people chatting while washing clothes in the courtyard.

That was nothing unusual, and quite normal.

Jiang Baihe had no intention of listening; she was in a hurry to go to the supply and marketing cooperative in the military region to buy things.

As a result, when they passed by, they heard Gu Jianing's name.

If it involves Gu Jianing, then Jiang Baihe will definitely have to listen.

Upon hearing this, things took a turn for the worse.

These people were actually gossiping about Jia Ning and Battalion Commander Qi Yuancheng in the compound.

Rumors circulated that Gu Jianing and Qi Yuancheng were having an affair, and that Qi Yuancheng was using the excuse of going to the hospital to see a doctor, but actually he was there to meet Gu Jianing in secret.

They even said that the child in Gu Jianing's belly was actually Qi Yuancheng's.

Basically, it's saying that the two of them had an affair.

They also said that Gu Jianing was born with a seductive and alluring appearance, and that she had the nature to seduce people.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Baihe immediately became furious.

Although she hadn't known Jia Ning for long, Jiang Baihe believed she had a good eye for people.

Jia Ning is indeed beautiful, but is being beautiful a mistake? Does being beautiful necessarily mean someone will seduce others?

She knew Gu Jianing's personality; she was the purest and kindest.

Moreover, he and Deputy Regiment Commander Sheng have a very good relationship; they are inseparable.

Jiang Baihe had long regarded Gu Jianing as a good friend, not to mention that Jianing had cured her body and enabled her to get pregnant and have a child.

Besides being friends, Jia Ning is also her benefactor.

She absolutely wouldn't allow anyone to slander Gu Jianing like that, so Jiang Baihe immediately abandoned her shopping trip to the supply and marketing cooperative and started arguing with them.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Believe me or not, I'll tear your mouths apart."

"Come with me to see the leader, to see Deputy Regiment Commander Sheng. I want to see how else you can slander people."

When those men saw Jiang Baihe, with her pregnant belly, trying to drag them to see the leaders and Sheng Zexi, they panicked.

"They said they heard it from others, but they don't know who those others are for the time being."

"Jia Ning, I bet this rumor has spread throughout the entire residential compound by now."

"I believe you, but this matter concerns your reputation, so you need to think of a solution."

Gu Jianing nodded, "Sister-in-law, I know, thank you for thinking of me so much." Just then, a male voice suddenly rang out from outside, "Dr. Gu, Dr. Gu..."

Gu Jianing looked up and saw Qi Yuancheng and Qin Rou, whom she hadn't seen for several days.

Both of them looked anxious.

Qi Yuancheng stepped forward, saluted, and said, "Dr. Gu, Arou and I are here because of this rumor."

Qin Rou nodded hurriedly and said, "Yes, Dr. Gu, I believe in you and A-Cheng. This matter must be a frame-up by someone."

Gu Jianing didn't seem to care much about the rumors.

She asked, "Is it because of this that Battalion Commander Qi hasn't come for treatment these past few days? Or..."

As a doctor, I am quite averse to patients who do not come for treatment without authorization.

Qi Yuancheng quickly apologized to Gu Jianing, "No, it's because my mother brought my nephew..."

Qi Yuancheng explained that his mother had brought his nephew, and the family was too busy to come for treatment.

The rumor only started circulating today, and it has nothing to do with rumors.

Gu Jianing watched as Jiang Baihe winked at her after Qi Yuancheng finished speaking.

She frowned slightly, wondering if something was going on. Instead of asking, she asked, "So, are you still going to get treatment?"

"Treat, treat, Dr. Gu, we'll treat you," Qin Rou said before Qi Yuancheng could speak.

"Okay, if there's anything that prevents you from coming for treatment later, you still need to let us know in advance. Treating illness requires a course of treatment and it needs to be done in one go. Once it's interrupted, it becomes much more difficult to resume treatment."

"Yes, yes, Dr. Gu, we will remember."

Gu Jianing looked at Qi Yuancheng, "Then, Battalion Commander Qi, what are your thoughts on the rumors?"

Although she didn't care much, Gu Jianing wasn't one to be bullied for no reason.

Who is spreading these rumors?
Qi Yuancheng looked at Gu Jianing, but instead of answering directly, he asked, "Does Dr. Gu have any ideas?"

Gu Jianing: "It's not good for either of us to get involved in this matter. Why don't we report it to the leadership and let them investigate?"

Qi Yuancheng nodded, "That's right, that's what I think too."

"Then let's not delay any longer, let's go and report to the leader now."

Soon, the group arrived at the office of the leader of the Ideological and Political Department and explained the matter.

"Such a thing can't be tolerated. This really can't be let off the hook."

"Okay, I'll have someone investigate this matter and I'll make sure you're cleared of any wrongdoing."

If this matter only involved Qi Yuancheng, it would be fine, but since it involves Gu Jianing, the leaders have no choice but to take it seriously.

Putting aside Gu Jianing's current importance in the Northwest Military Region due to her medical skills, the fact that she is Sheng Zexi's beloved makes it impossible for the leadership not to value her.

Otherwise, if that kid Sheng Zexi goes crazy, not only will the person spreading the rumors suffer, but even he, as the leader, will have a hard time.

So, after Gu Jianing and the others left, the leader didn't delay and immediately arranged for someone to investigate.

He wanted to see who was so fearless as to dare to provoke the person protected by that ruthless Sheng Zexi.

Back in the TCM department, Gu Jianing thought that since Qi Yuancheng was here, she might as well treat him.

That afternoon, Gu Jianing did encounter some strange looks while seeing patients, but she didn't pay any attention to them.

In the evening, Sheng Zexi returned from training and keenly noticed the strange looks in the eyes of his family members.

However, when he looked over, those gazes shifted away.

It wasn't until he got home that he heard about the rumors from Gu Jianing, and his face immediately darkened...