Sheng Ze Xi froze, he hadn't expected Gu Jia Ning to suggest they go back together to perform a memorial service for her mother.
Actually, he would go back to perform the memorial service every year, and if he happened to be on a mission, he would also find another time.
This year, he also planned to go back.
It would be good if Ningning could go with him.
He also wanted to introduce the wonderful Ningning to his mother.
He wanted to tell his mother that he was married, his wife was very, very good, and they had a child, hoping that his mother would be able to protect Ningning and the child in her belly.
He wanted to tell his mother, after you left, besides his grandparents, there is finally a third person who loves me.
"But, your stomach..."
Now, Gu Jia Ning's pregnancy is over three months along. By Tomb-Sweeping Day, there's still a month left, and by then it will be over four months, almost five months.
And it's twins, her belly will definitely be big.
He was afraid that Ningning would be overworked.
"It's okay, I'm very healthy, and the babies in my belly are very well-behaved. By then, it will only be less than five months, no problem," Gu Jia Ning said.
She was telling the truth; under the effect of the Comfortable Pregnancy Pill, after her pregnancy, both she and the babies in her belly were doing well.
"Okay, then let's go." Finally, Sheng Ze Xi agreed.
"Ningning, thank you. Sheng Ze Xi, I am so fortunate to be able to marry you as my wife."
Seeing the emotion in Sheng Ze Xi's eyes, Gu Jia Ning also smiled, her heart full of sweetness.
"Alright, that's settled, let's start preparing later."
"Let's eat noodles quickly now, or they will get soggy."
"Okay."
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That day, Gu Jia Ning didn't have to go to work and was reading at home when suddenly the door was knocked.
Opening the door, she saw Xiao Duo, with a sullen face, and Hu Po beside him.
Older Sister——
Hu Po, upon seeing her, enthusiastically went forward and wagged her tail at her.
"Humph, so enthusiastic, if you didn't know better, you'd think she was your owner," Xiao Duo snorted, his tone full of sourness.
Gu Jia Ning stroked Hu Po's fur and looked at Xiao Duo, "Platoon Leader Xiao, what's up?"
"Didn't you guess I'd come!" Xiao Duo's tone wasn't very good, his voice muffled.
Gu Jia Ning: ?
Seeing Gu Jia Ning's confusion, Xiao Duo became even angrier, grinding his foot on the ground, seemingly reluctant, but still said, "I'm here to give you a dog."
Give a dog?!
Okay, then Gu Jia Ning understood.
"I don't know what kind of love potion you gave Hu Po, making her inseparable from you..."
Actually, after the last incident, Xiao Duo knew that Hu Po was disappointed in him.
But he still held onto a sliver of hope.
During this time, Hu Po was recovering from her injuries. Besides training, he had been taking care of her wholeheartedly, hoping to win her back.
He saw Hu Po's affection for Gu Jia Ning, so besides changing her bandages, he didn't let Hu Po and Gu Jia Ning interact anymore.
But the result remained unchanged.
Hu Po's injuries were slowly healing, but she became even more distant from him.
Only after reassessment, Hu Po was no longer suitable to be a military dog.
Firstly, her obedience to her owner had decreased; their relationship had problems, which would directly affect the execution of future missions.
Secondly, the last incident caused Hu Po to have some unfavorable reactions.
He knew that Hu Po was like this because of him, because he hadn't protected her, because he had chosen to abandon her.
"…Originally, after Hu Po gave birth and rested, according to the original plan, she could resume missions, but now, she's not suitable to be a military dog."
So, Xiao Duo processed her retirement.
Retired military dogs can be adopted.
Originally, Xiao Duo planned to adopt Hu Po, but Hu Po showed strong rejection.
Later, after communicating with Hu Po and becoming familiar with her, Xiao Duo knew that Hu Po was willing to be adopted, but the adopter had to be Gu Jia Ning.
After two days of inner struggle, Xiao Duo still came with Hu Po.
Thinking back to how Gu Jia Ning had let him take Hu Po away so confidently, he wondered if that woman had anticipated all of this.
Certain that he would bring Hu Po back to her and entrust Hu Po to her.
"Are you willing to adopt Hu Po?" Xiao Duo asked, enduring the pain in his heart.
"Of course I am." From the moment she saved Hu Po, she had already decided.
Actually, Sheng Ze Xi had suggested before whether they should adopt a military dog.
That way, when he wasn't home, at least there would be company, and if anything happened, it could protect Gu Jia Ning.
Especially now that Gu Jia Ning was pregnant and would have two children.
He certainly wanted to be with Gu Jia Ning and the children all the time, but his identity meant he couldn't.
If he kept a military dog by Gu Jia Ning's side, he would at least feel more at ease.
When Sheng Ze Xi suggested it before, Gu Jia Ning had agreed, but they hadn't gone to adopt one yet. But after meeting Hu Po, she felt that Hu Po was the perfect fit.
Now, it's finally come to pass.
"Okay, do you have time now? If you do, let's go through the adoption procedures."
"Okay."
Gu Jia Ning didn't delay and went out with him. After arriving, she signed the adoption form for Hu Po.
"Is it done?" Gu Jia Ning asked.
"It's done. Take Hu Po away."
Gu Jia Ning nodded and beckoned to Hu Po, "Hu Po, let's go home with older sister."
Hu Po walked to Gu Jia Ning's side and walked out with her.
As they walked, Hu Po suddenly stopped, as if thinking about something.
"Are you reluctant? Do you want to go back?" Gu Jia Ning asked.
Hu Po looked back, only to see Xiao Duo's back. He blinked, and no one could see the clarity in Hu Po's eyes at that moment.
Then she turned back and said to Gu Jia Ning, "He'll have new partners."
After saying that, she didn't hesitate any longer and continued to walk forward with Gu Jia Ning.
Xiao Duo listened to the footsteps getting farther and farther away, muttering, "Ungrateful, we've fought side-by-side."
"We were friends, at least."
"Ungrateful, just left like that."
"So quickly ran off with someone else."
"Good riddance, I don't care."
He said so stubbornly, but when he looked up again, his eyes were already red.
As he spoke, tears fell down his face.
"Hu Po..." He suddenly turned around and called Hu Po's name, but he could no longer see Gu Jia Ning and Hu Po.
He slowly squatted down, covering his face with his hands, tears slowly sliding down through his fingers, "Hu Po, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."
I didn't protect you, I didn't firmly choose you, I abandoned you.
So you abandoning me is also understandable.
I hope Doctor Gu will treat you well.
She will treat you well, right.
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