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

Chapter 201 He really, really missed his wife.
Gu Jianing's treatment of Hua Zhenrong is still ongoing.

The treatment time each day is getting shorter and shorter, and now Hua Zhenrong can stay awake all day long. Because he eats and sleeps well, his complexion and energy are getting better and better.

Even her originally thin body has gained some muscle.

The Hua family was naturally extremely grateful to Gu Jianing.

Meanwhile, Sheng Xinhao pinned his only hope for treating his arm on that acupuncture master.

Finally, on that day, a trusted confidant who was a leader in the railway department called him and said that they had finally found information about the acupuncture master.

On the other end of the phone, the confidant sounded very excited and thrilled.

"Sir, what a coincidence! You have no idea who that acupuncture master is. He's right under our noses, we're completely oblivious."

Sheng Xinhao: ...

I don't know why, but I have a bad feeling about this.

Soon, Sheng Xinhao realized that his premonition was correct.

He heard the person on the other end say, "That acupuncture master is Gu Jianing, the wife of your eldest son, Sheng Zexi."

"Did they recently come to Beijing from the Northwest Military Region?"

"So you're living at home now?"

"Oh dear, sir, are you afraid your son and daughter-in-law will worry, so you haven't told them about your illness?"

"You should tell them that your daughter-in-law is that acupuncture master, and she can treat you."

……

On the other end of the phone, his confidant continued to congratulate Sheng Xinhao.

Sheng Xinhao felt as if his head had been hit hard by a brick, and a sharp pain shot through his head.

No, it's not just my head that hurts, my arm hurts too.

Sheng Xinhao couldn't help but let out a wail.

Upon hearing the sound, Fang Wanrong immediately came over.

Meanwhile, the more his confidant praised him, the more Sheng Xinhao felt as if the blood in his body was boiling and rushing to his head.

"Old Sheng, Old Sheng, what's wrong?"

The next second, the phone in Sheng Xinhao's hand fell hard to the ground.

Sheng Xinhao stared wide-eyed, and when Fang Wanrong leaned closer, he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Coincidentally, it sprayed directly onto Fang Wanrong's face.

Fang Wanrong immediately let out a scream.

Meanwhile, after spitting out a mouthful of blood, Sheng Xinhao stared wide-eyed and collapsed straight to the ground.

"Old Sheng, someone come quick! Help!"

……

The next day, Gu Jianing learned from her maternal grandfather that her adoptive father-in-law, who didn't acknowledge her, was actually hospitalized.

Gu Jianing wondered if it was the same illness her stepmother had when she came to see her last time.

However, Gu Jianing didn't think much of it.

That's none of her business.

Moreover, neither Sheng Xinhao nor Fang Wanrong came looking for them again, so Gu Jianing was even less likely to pay them any attention.

What Gu Jianing didn't know was that Sheng Xinhao was hospitalized this time because he was so angry that he suffered a heart attack.

When Sheng Xinhao woke up in the hospital, he never expected that both the highly skilled female surgeon and the acupuncture master were actually Gu Jianing!

She was the country girl he looked down on the most, the one who insisted that his eldest son divorce her.

He never imagined that a country girl could have such skills.

If only I had known earlier...

If he had known, he wouldn't have stopped it. A doctor with such ability and connections, even if he came from a rural background, was still barely a good match for Sheng Xinhao's son.

Moreover, with such a daughter-in-law, his arm could be cured.

But now...

He said all sorts of harsh things in front of Sheng Zexi and Gu Jianing.

He also said that even if he were to die, he would never beg that woman for help.

He, Sheng Xinhao, also has dignity.

He is no longer capable of asking for favors.

But what about his arm?
Are we just going to let ourselves become useless? Let someone else take our place?

That was something Sheng Xinhao could not tolerate.

For the first time, Sheng Xinhao felt what it meant to be caught in a dilemma.

That brat Sheng Zexi must have known all along that his wife was capable and well-connected, yet he didn't tell him. Has he really become estranged from his father?

But Sheng Xinhao remembered that when Sang Yuwan was still around, that kid and he had a very good relationship.

Even after Sang Yuwan passed away, she still relied heavily on him as her father.

When did their relationship start to deteriorate, with nothing but arguments whenever they met?

It seems to have started from when he married Fang Wanrong?

So, is it all because of Fang Wanrong?
Did he lose his proudest eldest son because of a woman?
So when Fang Wanrong came in from outside with a bowl of porridge, she was met with Sheng Xinhao's scrutinizing gaze.

Fang Wanrong: !!! What did I do this time?
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In the Northwest Military Region, Sheng Zexi, having just returned home after training, was looking at the newspaper reporting on Gu Jianing's lecture.

Since it appeared in the newspapers, the news has spread throughout the Northwest Military Region.

Everyone praised Gu Jianing highly.

Even the soldiers under Sheng Zexi's command looked at him with envy.

They were indeed envious. How could they possibly marry a wife as beautiful and capable as Deputy Regiment Commander Sheng?

It's probably impossible. After all, Deputy Regiment Commander Sheng is so capable, while they are not.

So it's best not to have unrealistic fantasies.

Sheng Zexi naturally saw the envy in the soldiers' eyes. Of course, their envy wasn't just in their eyes; they also spoke it out loud.

Hearing them all praising Gu Jianing.

In Sheng Zexi's heart: ... He was overjoyed and incredibly proud.

Ningning must be better now, otherwise I wouldn't have gone to propose to her myself.

Ningning is the best. These brats will never be able to find a wife as good as Ningning.

Sheng Zexi was subsequently summoned by his superiors.

The leader called him over, naturally because of Gu Jianing's matter, and praised him repeatedly.

"Hey, boss, I know I have good taste."

"Of course, it's also because I'm outstanding that my Ningning fell for me."

Leader: ...This kid is truly outstanding, but he's also incredibly shameless.

However, seeing Sheng Zexi so happy now, as his former leader who had guided him all the way, he could only be happy.

You know, before, looking at Sheng Zexi's unruly and rebellious nature, he really thought Sheng Zexi would end up alone for the rest of his life.

It's fine as it is now.

Although this guy looks a bit silly when he talks about his wife!
After receiving the envy of his soldiers and the praise of his superiors, Sheng Zexi went home and took out the wedding photos he had taken with Gu Jianing.

He stroked the tiny figure on it with his fingertips, his voice muffled, "Wife, when will you come back?"

He really, really misses his wife.

(End of this chapter)