“I knew it! It had to be that bastard Wen Zhuqing. I wasn’t wrong!” When Father Qin learned the details from the police, he immediately started cursing.
“Comrade Li, please take us to the capital as soon as possible.”
“I need to expose Wen Zhuqing, that vicious wolf, right away!”
Li Tingxuan frowned. “But your health…”
“My health is what it is. I know my own condition. The only thing I’m worried about now is my daughter.”
“I’m afraid if we’re too late, she’ll be harmed!”
Li Tingxuan nodded. “Alright, if you feel you can manage, we can leave for the capital immediately.”
After all, from here to the capital, even by train, it would only take half a day.
Besides, Li Tingxuan was also eager to get to the capital and inform Gu Jianing and Sheng Zexi about the situation.
Soon, they boarded the train to the capital again.
Meanwhile, after making the phone call, Wen Zhuqing went to class.
He didn’t make any further calls afterward.
He knew the person he contacted was reliable.
Besides, making too many calls would be risky. If the police grew suspicious and checked the call records, he’d be done for.
So, Wen Zhuqing acted as if nothing had happened.
Except…
He was deeply dissatisfied with Gu Jianing’s attitude when he met her.
He knew she must hate him to the core.
After all, in his dreams—his past life—he had abandoned her and pushed her into a raging fire.
So, Wen Zhuqing didn’t expect Gu Jianing to have any lingering feelings for him.
But he hadn’t anticipated that she would outright ignore his threats.
That wouldn’t do.
He felt he needed to find another opportunity to see Gu Jianing again!
A calculating gleam flashed in Wen Zhuqing’s eyes.
…
By the time Li Tingxuan and Father Qin arrived in the capital and stepped off the train, it was already nighttime.
Father Qin couldn’t wait. The moment they disembarked, he begged Li Tingxuan to take them straight to the capital’s Public Security Bureau.
Li Tingxuan obliged.
After completing some formalities and giving statements, Li Tingxuan left temporarily.
He still had to inform Gu Jianing and her husband about the situation.
The only problem was…
He didn’t know where Gu Jianing lived now in the capital.
But…
“Sheng Zexi should be at the Capital Military District, right…?”
Perhaps he should go there and check.
Soon, Li Tingxuan arrived at the Capital Military District.
He had spent many years stationed there before. If not for the incident with the enemy spies back then, and his subsequent request to transfer to another military district, he might still be serving there now.
The guards at the Capital Military District still remembered Li Tingxuan.
Although the Li family had fallen from grace somewhat, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. Besides, Li Tingxuan himself was capable and outstanding, with a promising future ahead.
Moreover, he had a naturally charismatic personality and had formed many friendships within the Capital Military District.
Now, seeing him return, the guards were pleasantly surprised.
“Regiment Commander Li, are you being transferred back to the Capital Military District? Did you know? Everyone misses you so much.”
Li Tingxuan shook his head with a gentle smile. “No, I’m just here to visit this time.”
“By the way, is Comrade Sheng Zexi in the district? If he is, could you call him for me? I have urgent business to discuss with him.”
“You mean Brigade Commander Sheng? He’s here. I’ll notify him right away. Please wait here for a moment.”
Li Tingxuan was momentarily stunned—Brigade Commander Sheng?
So, Sheng Zexi had already risen to the rank of brigade-level officer?
Li Tingxuan thought to himself that if he hadn’t been implicated in the incident with his fake sister back then, he might have been at a similar rank by now.
But…
Li Tingxuan had to admit that Sheng Zexi’s abilities were truly outstanding.
And the stronger Sheng Zexi was, the better.
The stronger he was, the better he could protect Gu Jianing and their child.
Meanwhile, Sheng Zexi was indeed at the military district.
Although he and Gu Jianing hadn’t been assigned separate housing since she wasn’t living with him as a military spouse, he still had a designated resting area.
Tonight, Sheng Zexi had trained late, so he decided not to go home and just rest there.
But…
Now, freshly showered and alone, he found himself missing his wife and child.
Lately, Jianing had seemed a bit unsettled.
He really should spend more time with her.
Sheng Zexi debated whether to head home now and return early the next morning.
Just as he was about to make a decision, a soldier’s voice sounded outside the door.
Sheng Zexi was surprised by the report.
“What did you say? Li Tingxuan is looking for me? And it’s urgent?”
“Yes, sir.”
Li Tingxuan…
The moment the name was mentioned, the image of that refined, moonlit figure appeared in Sheng Zexi’s mind.
He was well aware that Li Tingxuan had feelings for his wife.
And Li Tingxuan’s gentle, scholarly demeanor just happened to align perfectly with his wife’s aesthetic preferences.
Though Sheng Zexi believed he was no less impressive than Li Tingxuan and was certain his wife loved him deeply, the sudden appearance of a romantic rival still set off alarm bells in his mind.
Wasn’t Li Tingxuan stationed in another military district?
Why was he back in the capital now?
And why had he come to the Capital Military District specifically to look for him?
What kind of “urgent matter” could it be?
Sheng Zexi had many questions, but he didn’t delay. He immediately stood up and walked out.
From a distance, he could see Li Tingxuan in the communications room, bathed in the glow of a single lamp—his demeanor as poised and elegant as a noble scholar.
Sheng Zexi couldn’t help but grumble inwardly: This pretty boy, after all these years, is still so damn eye-catching. He hasn’t aged a bit!
Meanwhile, Li Tingxuan had no idea what Sheng Zexi was thinking. Hearing footsteps, he turned and saw Sheng Zexi striding toward him.
Tall, standing well over six feet, with an imposing aura that kept others at a distance, his sharp features carried a trace of defiance and aloofness.
Li Tingxuan slowly rose to his feet and extended his hand. “Hello, I’m Li Tingxuan.”
Though Li Tingxuan knew of Sheng Zexi, and Sheng Zexi knew of Li Tingxuan, the two had never formally met or introduced themselves.
Not even back when the fake Li Shuyao had been relentlessly pursuing Sheng Zexi.
Sheng Zexi shook his hand. “The esteemed young master of the Li family. I caught a glimpse of you from afar back when I visited the Hua family in the compound.”
The esteemed young master of the Li family?
Li Tingxuan was momentarily taken aback, then let out a quiet, slightly bitter laugh.
Before the incident with the fake Li Shuyao had been exposed, he had indeed been referred to as the Li family’s distinguished heir.
But after the truth came to light, it had dealt a heavy blow to the Li family, his grandfather, and himself.
Now, his grandfather had long since retired, and his health had never fully recovered from the ordeal.
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