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

Chapter 81 Could it be that Sheng Zexi and Peng Wenjing have some kind of connection?

"Jia Ning, you absolutely must accept this, otherwise I won't know how to thank you enough."

Inside the bag were canned fruit, biscuits, malted milk powder, and other items that Sister Yu had bought with the meager savings she had accumulated.

To be honest, she wouldn't normally buy these things herself.

But this time, to thank Gu Jianing, she gritted her teeth and bought it anyway.

Although these things might seem valuable to others, Aunt Yu knew that no matter how valuable they were, they couldn't compare to the life-saving grace Gu Jianing had shown to her husband, Old Cui.

Although it was just leg surgery, the life-saving grace she spoke of was not exaggerated at all.

She knew that because of his leg problem, the higher-ups were trying to get Cui Bin transferred to civilian work.

But there's no better place to be in the military than to be demobilized.

However, there were significant risks involved in having the surgery, leaving them with no choice but to comply.

Now that Lao Cui has undergone leg surgery, as long as he recovers well, he won't need to change careers. In addition, given the merits Lao Cui has made before, he might have the opportunity to be promoted in the future.

Of course, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that the surgery was successful, and her husband, Mr. Cui, was saved.

As her husband, Sister-in-law Yu knew perfectly well how Cui Bin couldn't sleep at night because of the pain in his legs, and how worried he was about changing jobs.

Dean Shu said that if Cui Bin's leg condition worsens, it will become useless, and it might even cost him his life.

Therefore, Gu Jianing's successful surgery on Cui Bin can hardly be considered a life-saving act.

Therefore, no matter how generous the gift, Sister Yu felt it wasn't enough.

Sister Yu has always adhered to a principle of life: one should know how to be grateful, especially to those who have helped them. Those who do not know how to be grateful may lose some of their blessings, even if they have them temporarily.

Gu Jianing knew that she would feel bad if she didn't accept the money from Aunt Yu, so she did.

"By the way, sister-in-law, I've been wondering why there were the hospital director and so many doctors outside the operating room this morning?"

Heaven knows how startled Gu Jianing was when she pushed open the operating room door and saw so many people in white coats.

"It's all because of that nurse, Peng Wenjing."

"Peng Wenjing?" Gu Jianing suddenly remembered the only nurse among the pair of doctors in white coats, who would occasionally glance at her with a strange look in her eyes.

She noticed that when Sister Yu talked about Peng Wenjing, the way she looked at her was a little strange.

Gu Jianing's intuition told her that there was something going on here.

"Sister Yu, who is this Peng Wenjing? What did she do? Can you tell me?"

"It's like this..." Aunt Yu quickly recounted what had happened that morning.

"Oh, I see," Gu Jianing suddenly realized.

She didn't think anything of Peng Wenjing's behavior. After all, Peng Wenjing didn't know how good her medical skills were, and she didn't have a medical license. It was normal for her to have doubts about her.

Just ...

"Sister-in-law, is there something you haven't told me yet?" Gu Jianing's intuition told her that Sister-in-law Yu seemed to have something else to say.

Aunt Yu was a little embarrassed, but at the same time she felt that Gu Jianing was very perceptive, so she said, "I didn't expect you to see through it. Actually, it's nothing. I just felt there was no need to say it. I was just afraid that you would misunderstand Battalion Commander Sheng."

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Gu Jianing realized that she had misunderstood Sheng Zexi. Recalling Peng Wenjing's gaze, she immediately understood.

Could it be that Sheng Zexi and that nurse Peng Wenjing had some kind of connection before? As if afraid that Gu Jianing would overthink things, Aunt Yu hurriedly explained, "...So, Jianing, don't misunderstand Battalion Commander Sheng. It was all Peng Wenjing's wishful thinking. Battalion Commander Sheng never paid any attention to her from beginning to end, nor did he agree to meet her."

Gu Jianing nodded. "Sister-in-law, I understand."

"That's fine, that's fine."

Aunt Yu didn't stay long; she talked for a while and then went back.

In the afternoon, Jiang Baihe came for treatment as usual. When talking about Gu Jianing's surgery on Cui Bin's leg, she praised her for being amazing.

In the evening, Sheng Zexi returned with dinner as usual, and Gu Jianing brought out the roast duck and roast chicken.

"I bought these at the market this afternoon. I tasted them and thought they were pretty good. Could you cut them up for me so I can try them too?"

"Oh, right, I also bought a lot of rice, noodles, and pork..."

Gu Jianing talked about the things she bought at the market today, many of which were actually rewards for completing tasks.

Sheng Zexi took the roast duck and roast chicken, both missing a leg, and after a moment of thought, he didn't ask any questions. He placed them on the cutting board and began to chop them.

Gu Jianing stood by and watched, and was even told to stand far away so as not to get splashed.

"Oh, right, I also sent letters and packages to my parents and grandparents this afternoon."

“Okay, you can arrange these.” Sheng Zexi was very efficient, and in a few quick movements he chopped up the roast duck and roast chicken, filling two plates with leftovers.

There were also some roast duck and roast chicken, which Gu Jianing put on another plate. "I'll take this plate to Sister Shuwan and Guoguo later."

Although she and Zhang Shuwan initially met through Guoguo, they got along quite well during their time living in the military region.

When it comes to gifts, it's almost always a two-way street. Zhang Shuwan is a good cook and can make some snacks, which she sends to Gu Jianing from time to time.

Although Gu Jianing could also buy from the system's exchange shop, where there were even more styles and varieties, it was still different.

“Okay, then go ahead.” Sheng Zexi was not stingy. Just as Gu Jianing was about to run out with the plate, he hurriedly called her back, “Put on your military overcoat first. The snow has been getting thicker and thicker these past few days. I estimate that the mountains will be closed by heavy snow in a week at most.”

It was only because his group was chopping roast duck and chicken that their hands were covered in oil, otherwise he would have just gone to get it.

"I know, I knew that the mountains would be closed by heavy snow soon, so I bought a lot of things at the market today. I think it will last until next spring."

As Gu Jianing spoke, she felt a warm glow in her heart. Actually, she was dressed quite nicely, but since Sheng Zexi had given her such instructions, she went back to the master bedroom, put on her general's coat, and then went out again.

When Zhang Shuwan's door was knocked on, Gu Jianing shoved a large bowl into her hands as soon as she opened it, saying that she was a little cold and wanted to go home.

"Mommy, did Aunt Jia Ning bring some delicious food?" Guo Guo, who was flipping through a picture book, looked up and asked.

"I think so. Let me see what it is."

"Guoguo wants to see it too."

When she opened the lid and saw a whole plate of roast duck and roast chicken inside, Zhang Shuwan's breath hitched.

"It's roast duck and roast chicken!" Zhang Shuwan, who was originally from the city, did not expect that Gu Jianing would send cooked food.

"Mom, it smells so good."

These days, cooked food is hard to find and expensive.

"How did Jia Ning manage to buy all of these, and even send so many over? No, no, I can't accept this."