She had no desire to live a life under surveillance.
So, it was best to nip any suspicion in the bud from the very beginning.
“Since Dr. Gu is willing, let’s go see him now.”
Sheng Zexi held Gu Jianing’s hand. “Ningning, don’t be afraid. No matter what happens, I’m here for you!”
Gu Jianing smiled and nodded.
Soon after, Gu Jianing was taken to where Wen Zhuqing was being held.
There, she saw Wen Zhuqing, who appeared somewhat deranged.
The moment Wen Zhuqing spotted Gu Jianing, it was as if he had grabbed onto a lifeline.
“Xiao Ning, Xiao Ning, save me! For the sake of our past life as husband and wife, please save me!”
Wen Zhuqing clutched the iron bars, straining to thrust his head forward.
Gu Jianing frowned slightly, her expression indifferent. “Comrade Wen, the last time you came to me spouting nonsense, I already told you—I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”
“No, you know! If you hadn’t dreamed of your past life, how could you have made those changes?”
“Comrade Wen, these are all just your delusions.”
No matter what Wen Zhuqing said, Gu Jianing remained unmoved.
Finally, as if unwilling to engage with him any further, Gu Jianing stood up and left.
Once outside, she turned to the investigator and said, “This comrade must know I’m a doctor, right?”
“From what I just observed, Comrade Wen Zhuqing seems to be suffering from a mental disorder.”
“I believe the things he’s saying may be delusions stemming from his unstable mental state.”
“I recommend taking him to a hospital for an examination by a qualified psychiatrist.”
“If Wen Zhuqing is indeed mentally ill, then why should the words of a madman be taken seriously?”
The investigator was stunned.
Wen Zhuqing had mental problems?
To be honest, they had actually considered this possibility at first.
But because Wen Zhuqing had spoken so convincingly, they had begun to harbor some doubts.
They were well aware of Gu Jianing’s medical expertise.
Could she really have detected Wen Zhuqing’s mental issues at a glance?
It wasn’t impossible.
If Wen Zhuqing truly was mentally ill, then his words would indeed be unreliable.
“Dr. Gu, we’ll take your suggestion into consideration.”
Gu Jianing nodded. “May I leave now?”
“Of course.”
They had only invited Gu Jianing over for questioning—she hadn’t committed any crime, so there was no reason to detain her.
Besides, Dr. Gu was a key figure under state protection, and behind her stood both Senior Officer Sheng and Sheng Zexi.
“Thank you for coming all this way.”
As Sheng Zexi prepared to take Gu Jianing home, he said to Sheng Xinhào, “Thank you.”
Though Sheng Zexi still carried unresolved grievances toward his father, he could separate matters.
Since the man had stepped forward to help Ningning, as her husband, it was only right for him to express gratitude.
Sheng Xinhào shook his head. “Xingxing’s mother is also my daughter-in-law, a member of our Sheng family. It’s only natural that I protect her.”
“But I’ve already stepped down from my position. From now on, the responsibility of protecting the family will fall on your shoulders.”
Sheng Zexi nodded in acknowledgment.
If he could reach the same rank as his father, not only he but also his wife, children, and family would all be safeguarded.
The thought of climbing higher in his career filled Sheng Zexi with urgency.
“Bring Xingxing, Yueyue, and Tuantuan home to visit when you have time,” Sheng Xinhào said before leaving.
Last time, he had said the same thing, but Sheng Zexi hadn’t given him a definite answer.
But this time…
Sheng Zexi responded with a faint “Mm.”
Though that barely audible sound might have seemed perfunctory, the fact that Sheng Zexi didn’t outright refuse still brought a smile to Sheng Xinhào’s face.
“Good, good. I’ll be waiting at home then.”
“There are also some connections and resources in the military district. When you come, I’ll hand them over to you as well.”
Sheng Xinhào was afraid that talking too much might annoy Sheng Zexi, so after speaking, he left without waiting for a response.
Sheng Zexi watched the slightly aged and thin figure walk away, his eyes filled with complexity.
“Let’s go home. Xingxing and Yueyue are probably waiting for us,” Gu Jianing stepped forward and took Sheng Zexi’s hand.
Sheng Zexi tightened his grip on her hand and replied, “Okay.”
When the couple returned home, as expected, the three little ones were waiting for them.
Earlier, when the investigators had come to the door, Gu Jianing happened to be on leave from the hospital and didn’t have classes at Beijing University. Xingxing and Yueyue also didn’t have school that day.
It was rare for everyone to have free time, so they had been playing with the children at home.
Xingxing and Yueyue had seen the investigators arrive.
The seriousness of those people had left an impression on the little ones.
And they were smart, too.
So when Gu Jianing and Sheng Zexi left with the investigators, the children had grown worried.
After their parents left, they lost interest in playing and simply waited at home.
Now that the couple had finally returned, the children could finally relax.
At this moment, they clung to Gu Jianing’s legs, unwilling to let go, their dependence palpable.
Even the usually reserved Xingxing broke from his usual demeanor, sticking close to Gu Jianing in an uncharacteristically clingy way.
As for Sheng Zexi, the old father? Naturally, he was ignored.
How could Dad compare to Mom?
“Ever since you left, they’ve been waiting for you to come back,” Grandma Sang said, picking up Tuantuan.
Gu Jianing stroked Xingxing and Yueyue’s heads, her eyes filled with tenderness, then pulled them into a hug. “You were worried, weren’t you? But don’t be—Mom and Dad are both fine.”
Xingxing and Yueyue nestled into their mother’s embrace, feeling a sense of security like never before.
Once back in their room, Sheng Zexi wrapped his arms around Gu Jianing, burying his face in the crook of her neck.
The familiar scent of her hair soothed his restless heart.
“I’m sorry for making you worry too,” Gu Jianing said softly, patting his back.
In truth, she knew that the person most worried had been Sheng Zexi.
After all, her “Brother Xi” was the one who knew her deepest secrets.
She had told him about her rebirth.
He knew that what Wen Zhuqing said was true.
Sheng Zexi shook his head. “As long as you’re safe, that’s all that matters. Don’t bring up those things again—not even in front of me.”
“And if it’s not absolutely necessary, try not to use those abilities either.”
Gu Jianing knew what he was referring to.
She nodded. “Yes, I understand.”
She was aware that her secrets weren’t limited to just rebirth—there was also the “Childbearing System.”
She knew she was special.
But she had never considered making her uniqueness public, much less “handing it over” to anyone.
She understood that she was just an ordinary person with a small heart.
All she wanted was to live this life well and ensure that those she loved lived better than they had in her past life.
That was enough.
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