Sheng Ze Xi's imposing presence was strong, like a drawn sword, causing Wen Zhuqing's anger-fueled momentum to weaken considerably.
Wen Zhuqing also knew he couldn't go up against Sheng Ze Xi, an officer whose background he didn't know.
However…
"Comrade Officer, are you so sure about Gu Jia Ning?"
"Back then, Gu Jia Ning chasing after me was known to the whole village and the entire Intellectual Youth Point."
"And now…"
"She only chose to marry you because you're an officer with background."
"She's a vain and cunning woman. Are you going to be fooled by her?"
Wen Zhuqing knew Gu Jia Ning had already married Sheng Ze Xi; this matter couldn't be changed for now.
But it's fine; he could plant a seed of doubt in Officer Sheng's heart.
This way, if anything else happens later, Officer Sheng will naturally suspect Gu Jia Ning.
He was plotted against and had a hard time; Gu Jia Ning shouldn't have it easy either.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, he felt a sharp pain in his chest, then took several steps backward and fell to the ground.
When he reacted, he found that Sheng Ze Xi had actually kicked him away.
That kick was very strong, with no mercy at all.
Actually, Sheng Ze Xi had already controlled his strength; if he had used his full strength, Wen Zhuqing's internal organs would have likely shifted.
"You…" Wen Zhuqing gritted his teeth, his hand covering his chest, his face contorted in pain. Just as he was about to speak, Sheng Ze Xi leaned forward.
He directly bent down, his large hand grabbing Wen Zhuqing's collar, almost lifting him halfway.
"What are you? Ningning and I's business doesn't need your interference?"
"Don't think you're the only smart one in the world, and don't think others don't know your little schemes. Whatever your intentions were before, Ningning is my wife now, and you better get rid of those messy thoughts you had before."
"Otherwise…"
Sheng Ze Xi's deep eyes narrowed, with a hint of killing intent.
He leaned close to Wen Zhuqing, saying in a voice only the two of them could hear, "You know, people who meddle too much get beaten up in sacks."
"You like to meddle in other people's business so much, have you forgotten the pain after your wounds healed?"
After saying this, with Wen Zhuqing's eyes widening, Sheng Ze Xi let go of him, then clapped his hands, took Gu Jia Ning's hand, and left.
It was Gu Jia Ning who, as she passed by Wen Zhuqing, said something that almost made Wen Zhuqing vomit blood.
"Wen Zhiqing, regarding what you said about the note and the handkerchief, I really don't know anything, so don't wrongly accuse me."
Then, she said to Sheng Ze Xi, "Older Brother Sheng, let's go."
Wen Zhuqing, lying on the ground, watched Sheng Ze Xi and Gu Jia Ning leave hand-in-hand, his face terrifyingly gloomy.
Originally, that day, he was beaten twice; once, it was actually Sheng Ze Xi who beat him.
This person had been watching him.
The reason he was beaten that day was because Gu Jia Ning jumped into the river for him.
This man truly loved Gu Jia Ning deeply.
Unfortunately, even though he knew now, he couldn't do anything about it.
He'd also put himself in an even worse situation.
But it's okay; he will turn things around someday!
"Wen Zhiqing, let me help you up." Zhao Weihong and other Intellectual Youths felt very sorry for Wen Zhuqing and stepped forward to help him back to the Intellectual Youth Point.
Li Juan didn't step forward.
She felt very suffocated at this moment. Although she didn't know whether Wen Zhuqing or Bao Shan Yan plotted against whom, Li Juan knew that when Wen Zhuqing agreed to marry into the Bao Family, she and Wen Zhuqing were over.
It was just that she had just told Wen Zhuqing that they were the same kind of people…
Forget it, Wen Zhuqing could only be given up; she should look for someone else.
Although she was unwilling, Li Juan always understood how to weigh the pros and cons.
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Gu Jia Ning was held by Sheng Ze Xi's hand as they walked a distance, then their hands separated.
Although they had obtained a marriage license and were a proper couple.
But in this relatively conservative era, they still needed to pay attention in public.
Sheng Ze Xi also knew this, but he felt a little reluctant to let go.
His big hand still seemed to retain the soft touch of holding the young woman's small hand just now, making him reluctant to let go.
But Sheng Ze Xi told himself not to rush, to take things slowly.
Gu Jia Ning stopped, nodded her toes, lowered her head, hesitated for a while, then looked up and asked, "Older Brother Sheng, isn't there anything you want to ask me? What do you think about what just happened?"
Sheng Ze Xi didn't seem to care much about what had just happened, but he was more concerned about Gu Jia Ning's address to him, and said somewhat aggrievedly, "Ningning, we're married, why don't you change how you call me?"
"Calling me Older Brother Sheng makes it sound like you're my sister."
She was his precious wife, not his sister.
Gu Jia Ning laughed, thought for a moment, and said, "Then should I call you Xi Ge?"
It was just a joke, but Sheng Ze Xi's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed, "That's good, I like it."
Gu Jia Ning covered her mouth and laughed. She couldn't call him Older Brother Sheng, but she could call him Xi Ge; aren't they both "Ge"?
"Ningning, call me Xi Ge again."
"Xi Ge, Xi Ge, Xi Ge…" Gu Jia Ning called several times, her voice soft and lingering, as if she were calling her lover.
Thinking about this, Gu Jia Ning's cheeks flushed slightly.
Sheng Ze Xi, with gentleness and joy in his eyes, changed the subject, avoiding her embarrassment, "I won't ask about anything that happened before, or now."
"If you did it, I believe you have your reasons."
"You silly girl, although you're a bit willful and spoiled, I know you're not bad at heart and wouldn't deliberately hurt others."
Sheng Ze Xi's serious gaze and his words of belief made Gu Jia Ning's heart skip a beat. She didn't expect Sheng Ze Xi to have such an opinion of her.
In fact, after experiencing the events of her previous life that harmed her family, Gu Jia Ning, after her rebirth, had doubted whether she was a completely selfish and bad person.
She had even once despised herself.
After all, even her choice of Sheng Ze Xi was not mainly because of love, but to avoid Wen Zhuqing, that scum, and because she remembered Sheng Ze Xi's affection for her in her previous life.
There was indeed some selfishness involved.
Now, facing Sheng Ze Xi, who was so sincere and had such a good opinion of her, Gu Jia Ning felt somewhat ashamed.
She also made a decision.
Taking a deep breath, she looked into Sheng Ze Xi's eyes, as if she had made up her mind, and said, "Actually, Wen Zhuqing wasn't lying."
"Today, Bao Shan Yan and I set up a plan against him together."
"In fact, I was the one who actively found Bao Shan Yan and talked about the plan."
Actually, just now, she had been struggling with whether to tell Sheng Ze Xi the truth.
She was also worried, just like Wen Zhuqing said, that Sheng Ze Xi might think she was cunning.
Now that she had finally spoken, Gu Jia Ning felt relieved.
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