For example, in the midst of gunfire and bullets, relying on the full-body invisible bulletproof vest, he eliminated the enemies one by one… In the end, he achieved victory and successfully returned after completing the mission.
Gu Jianing was stunned. *Did Brother Xi really face a hail of bullets?!*
Sheng Zexi hugged Gu Jianing tightly. “Thankfully, I had the invisible bulletproof vest you gave me, and the universal hemostatic bandage. Otherwise…”
Otherwise, the future Jianing had foreseen—where his comrades sacrificed themselves and he was severely injured—would have come true.
Luckily, luckily Jianing was there.
“Jianing, you’re my lucky star.” And the lucky star of the comrades who went on this mission with him. Because of the things Jianing had given him, because of his actions, he had brought all his comrades back safely this time. He himself wasn’t injured either, directly altering the fates of many.
Gu Jianing let out a soft hum. “Of course I’m your lucky star. So you’d better treat me well in the future. And the children—you have to treat them well too.”
“I will. I definitely will.”
Sheng Zexi held her tighter. What he didn’t tell Jianing was that during this mission, there had been a leak of information. He didn’t know if they could find out who the traitor was.
He also thought about the person behind the attempted abduction of Jianing—could it be the same person?
*Who is this venomous snake hiding in the shadows?!*
A flash of murderous intent flickered deep in Sheng Zexi’s eyes.
That night, nestled in Sheng Zexi’s arms, Gu Jianing slept peacefully. Meanwhile, Sheng Zexi held her, his hand resting gently on her belly, his gaze filled with tenderness.
The next morning, when Jianing woke up, Sheng Zexi was still by her side. Seeing him there, she felt completely at ease.
After returning from this mission, Brother Xi had three days off. He could spend all three days with her. Moreover, due to the outstanding completion of this mission and his previous achievements, there was a high chance he would be promoted to deputy regiment commander.
“You’re awake? I’ll heat water for you to wash up.” The moment Gu Jianing stirred, Sheng Zexi woke as well.
The man’s voice carried the unique huskiness of the early morning, slightly raspy and electrifying, making Gu Jianing’s ears tingle.
Truthfully, Sheng Zexi had woken up much earlier—his usual routine. But today, he wanted to hold his little wife a little longer, so he stayed in bed with her.
Now that Jianing was awake, he got up as well.
Sheng Zexi swiftly got off the *kang* (heated bed), dressed, put on his shoes, and went to heat water. Then he began cleaning the house…
In any case, ever since his return, all the household chores had been his responsibility.
And Sheng Zexi was happy to do them. After all, there were only the two of them in this house—if he didn’t do it, Jianing would have to. Sheng Zexi believed it was better for him to handle it. He couldn’t let Jianing work hard, whether she was pregnant or not. Jianing deserved to stay beautiful and carefree.
Sheng Zexi was a man who noticed every task that needed doing.
While heating the water, and as Jianing washed up, he busied himself in the kitchen.
Seeing the kitchen stocked full of grains, meat, noodles, and other supplies, Sheng Zexi merely glanced at them without overthinking or questioning. He simply took some noodles, washed vegetables, and sliced meat.
Jianing was neither as quick as him in dressing nor as efficient in chores.
Plus, in the mornings, she was a bit lazy.
By the time Gu Jianing finished dressing, washing up, and walked into the living room, Sheng Zexi had already brought two bowls of noodles to the table.
The fragrant noodles were drizzled with oil, the greens vibrant, topped with a poached egg and plenty of meat slices.
“Let’s eat.”
“Okay.”
Gu Jianing first sipped the broth—rich, warm, and comforting as it spread through her stomach, filling her body with warmth.
Gu Jianing leisurely ate the noodles and meat slices, her face brimming with satisfaction.
“Brother Xi, your noodles are so delicious. I love them so much.”
“If you like them, I’ll make them for you whenever I have time.”
“What if I want to eat something else?”
“Then I’ll make that too. If I don’t know how, I’ll learn.”
Gu Jianing giggled. “Are you planning to cook for me for the rest of my life?”
“Of course I can. I’d be happy to cook for you for a lifetime.”
Her eyes shimmered with emotion. “Brother Xi, how are you so good to me?”
Sheng Zexi tilted his chin up slightly, pleased, while silently resolving to learn more dishes when he had the chance.
*See?* Gu Jianing thought to herself. *Men need to be praised—and praised skillfully—so they’ll do even better.*
[Alert! Alert! An individual harbors extreme malice toward the host’s family—malice value: 90%! Host must remain vigilant!]
The sudden voice in her mind startled Gu Jianing, who had just finished her noodles and was sipping the broth.
She choked instantly.
“Cough—cough—!” Gu Jianing coughed violently.
“How did you choke all of a sudden?” Sheng Zexi hurriedly patted her back, then poured her a glass of water. It took her a while to recover.
“Ningning, did you see something again?” he asked once she’d calmed down.
It wasn’t unreasonable for him to ask—he’d noticed the strange look on her face the moment she choked. Combined with past incidents, he quickly pieced it together.
“I’m not entirely sure yet. I need to confirm something,” Gu Jianing replied.
She no longer had the appetite to finish her soup. Instead, she focused inward, directing her attention to her mind.
There, she saw three red lines. Two of them were labeled with names: her father, Old Man Gu, and her sister-in-law, Yang Manman.
This meant the danger was directed at her father and sister-in-law.
As for the person behind it…
Gu Jianing’s expression darkened as she followed the third red line’s arrow to the name it pointed at.
**Wen Zhuqing!**
That man had resurfaced!
And this time, he was targeting her father and sister-in-law!
A malice level above 90% indicated that Wen Zhuqing planned to act within three days—and that his hands were already stained with innocent blood.
The realization sent a chill down Gu Jianing’s spine. *Wen Zhuqing had killed before?*
Neither her past life nor anyone in this lifetime had known.
Wen Zhuqing had hidden it well.
She understood why he was coming after her family: because of *her*.
Perhaps it was her scheme that had exposed his affair with Bao Shanyan, forcing him into marriage. Though he’d complied at the time, a man as cunning as Wen Zhuqing wouldn’t let things rest.
At this moment, Gu Jianing felt immense gratitude for the **Malice Detector**. Even from thousands of miles away, she could be warned of threats to her loved ones.
She resolved to call her family later and warn them properly.
With a plan forming in her mind, her anxiety eased slightly. When she looked up, she met Sheng Zexi’s worried gaze.
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