“Ningning, do you have the ability to protect yourself?” Sheng Ze Xi wanted to confirm this question.
“Yes, the last human trafficker…”
Sheng Ze Xi did not let Gu Jia Ning continue, he already understood.
He only urged, “Even if you have the ability to protect yourself, you still need to be more careful. If anything happens to you and the child, what am I supposed to do?”
Gu Jia Ning held Sheng Ze Xi's arm and replied, “I know.”
After confirming that Gu Jia Ning had the ability to protect herself, Sheng Ze Xi also breathed a sigh of relief. Otherwise, with Li Shuyue or others watching Ningning, with such malice towards her, Sheng Ze Xi going on a mission and not being by her side, he really wouldn't feel at ease.
“Shouldn't you ask me something?” Gu Jia Ning blinked her eyes and leaned over to ask him.
So far, Sheng Ze Xi only knew that she had something special about her. Even after asking a few questions, he only wanted to confirm her safety. He didn't ask anything else.
Could it be that Xi Ge isn't curious?
Sheng Ze Xi glanced at his little wife, and knew what she was thinking from her wandering eyes.
He couldn't help but gently flick her forehead, saying, "You just like to overthink."
“Regarding this secret, it's better if fewer people know, even if that person is me!”
“So, I won't ask, and you shouldn't tell, okay?”
Gu Jia Ning saw the seriousness and solemnity in Sheng Ze Xi's eyes. Her eyes welled up, she nodded, and nestled into his arms.
Her voice was soft and sweet, “Xi Ge, you're so good. I think the luckiest thing in my life is choosing you.”
Sheng Ze Xi hugged his wife, the corners of his mouth rising wildly, like a large dog being praised by its owner. If he had a tail, it would be wagging wildly at this moment.
“You know it. Marrying me, you've struck gold.”
Gu Jia Ning covered her mouth and laughed. This man's thick skin really couldn't be changed.
Since Sheng Ze Xi didn't press further, and vaguely knew about her special ability, Gu Jia Ning felt relieved and became bolder.
Leaning close to his ear, she quietly told him about the invisibility bulletproof suit.
Sheng Ze Xi's eyes widened, his eyes full of: I thought what I knew was already shocking, but unexpectedly, there's something even more shocking.
Bulletproof vests are very rare nowadays. He'd only heard of them, but never worn one.
It's said that they are only used when carrying out extremely dangerous border missions.
And Ningning actually has one, and it's invisible.
“It's on me now?” Sheng Ze Xi asked softly.
Gu Jia Ning nodded.
Sheng Ze Xi reached out to touch it, but couldn't feel or see anything.
Clearly, there was nothing like a bulletproof vest on his body, and he didn't know when it was put on.
At this moment, Sheng Ze Xi knew that this might be a piece of future high technology, and Ningning possessed it, and maybe even more than he currently knew.
Sheng Ze Xi thought, if backward nations obtained this high technology, wouldn't they be able to progress and develop rapidly?
But this thought was only fleeting, and Sheng Ze Xi suppressed it.
Even so, he would absolutely not let Ningning take risks. He was even more determined to protect Gu Jia Ning, and resolutely prevent her secret from being exposed.
Perhaps because he was going on a mission tomorrow, Sheng Ze Xi was very clingy to Gu Jia Ning today.
All day, he was either following her like a puppy, or hugging her, constantly reminding her how to take care of herself after he left.
“Remember to drink goat's milk every day. The young soldier will deliver it to the door every day.”
“While I'm away, don't go to the dining hall to eat, and don't cook yourself. Just go to Sister-in-law Zhang's house to eat. We'll compensate them with some money and tickets later. Sister-in-law Zhang agreed.”
“While I'm away, try to go out less. Although I know you have the ability to protect yourself, I still don't want you and the child to be in danger.”
…
I don't know how many times he urged, and for every sentence he said, Gu Jia Ning patiently responded.
Gu Jia Ning wouldn't feel annoyed, because she knew it was Sheng Ze Xi's care and concern for her. What a happy thing this was; she should feel happy and fortunate.
Finally, Sheng Ze Xi hugged Gu Jia Ning, like a big dog about to go on a long journey but reluctant to leave its owner, “Ningning, I'm sorry. You're still in the early stages of pregnancy, and I can't be by your side. Ningning, I don't want to leave you.”
Gu Jia Ning hugged him back, “I don't want you to leave either, but I know your aspirations and the responsibilities on your shoulders. You are a hero, my hero, and the hero of this nation and its people. The child and I will wait for you at home. Take care of yourself and stay safe. Your safe return is the greatest hope for me and the child.”
Gu Jia Ning's words warmed Sheng Ze Xi's heart, his eyes turning sour, “Mm, I will.”
The next morning, when Gu Jia Ning woke up, the man was no longer beside her.
But this time, Gu Jia Ning knew he had gone on a mission, and she didn't know when he would return.
Yesterday, they had agreed that Sheng Ze Xi would leave quietly without waking Gu Jia Ning to avoid the sadness of parting.
And now…
Gu Jia Ning hugged Sheng Ze Xi's pillow, which still seemed to retain the scent of the man.
After sitting on the kang for a while, Gu Jia Ning finally came to her senses and began to wash up.
After washing up, she heard Zhang Shuwan calling her to eat.
“Coming.”
When Gu Jia Ning went over, Lin Xing wasn't there. He had gone to training.
Now, it was Gu Jia Ning, Zhang Shuwan, and Guo Guo eating breakfast together.
“How is it? Your Battalion Commander Sheng went on a mission, will you miss him?” Zhang Shuwan asked.
Gu Jia Ning thought for a moment and said, “It's okay.”
Zhang Shuwan smiled without speaking, “That's only because it's the first day. After a few days, you'll know the difference.”
Gu Jia Ning: Really?
In fact, it was really as Zhang Shuwan said.
When Sheng Ze Xi was around, he did all the housework, like boiling water and heating the kang.
Now that he's gone, Gu Jia Ning has to do everything herself.
It was okay during the day, but at night, sleeping alone in the empty room, the quilt was warm, the kang was warm, but Gu Jia Ning still felt empty. Usually, there was someone beside her, warming her, hugging her, it was very reassuring.
The strong wind and snow outside didn't seem to matter.
Now, with the man gone, Gu Jia Ning felt that the sound of the wind and snow outside was much louder, so loud that she couldn't sleep.
Yes, on the first night Sheng Ze Xi left for his mission, Gu Jia Ning had insomnia.
Wondering where Sheng Ze Xi was now? If he had eaten.
Was he also thinking of her?
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