Married to Officer, Pregnant Specialist becomes the Winner!-Chapter 35: Sowing Discord and Confession

Sheng Zexi’s aura was strong, like a sword drawn from its sheath, making Wen Zhqing’s anger diminish significantly.

Wen Zhqing also knew he couldn’t confront Sheng Zexi, a military officer whose background he wasn’t familiar with.

But...

"Officer, do you really trust Gu Jia Ning that much?"

"Back then, everyone in the village and the educated youth center knew about Gu Jia Ning pursuing me."

"And now..."

"She chose to marry you only because she’s attracted to your military background and status."

"She’s a vain and cunning woman. Are you going to be deceived by her?"

Wen Zhqing knew that Gu Jia Ning had already married Sheng Zexi, and this couldn’t be changed for the time being.

But it’s no problem, he could plant a seed of doubt in Officer Sheng’s heart.

Then, when something happens later, this Officer Sheng will naturally suspect Gu Jia Ning.

Since he didn’t have it easy being schemed against, Gu Jia Ning shouldn’t have it easy either.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he felt a stabbing pain in his chest and found himself retreating several steps before falling to the ground.

Once he came to his senses, he realized that Sheng Zexi had kicked him out with a forceful kick.

The kick was strong, showing no mercy at all.

Actually, Sheng Zexi had controlled his strength; if he had used his full power, Wen Zhqing’s organs might have shifted.

"You..." Wen Zhqing gritted his teeth, clutching his chest, his face contorted in pain. Just as he was about to speak, Sheng Zexi leaned in.

He bent over and grabbed Wen Zhqing’s collar, almost lifting him half off the ground.

"Who do you think you are? Do I need your opinion on Ningning and me?"

"Don’t think you’re the smartest person in the world, and don’t assume others don’t know your little schemes. Regardless of your previous thoughts, Ningning is now my wife, and you’d better dispel those mixed-up ideas."

"Or else..."

Sheng Zexi’s eyes narrowed, carrying an implicit threat.

He leaned closer to Wen Zhqing, speaking in a voice only they could hear, "You know, meddling too much can get you beaten up in a sack."

"You love meddling now, are you forgetting the pain?"

Finished speaking, Sheng Zexi released his grip as Wen Zhqing’s eyes widened, then clapped his hands and prepared to leave hand in hand with Gu Jia Ning.

As for Gu Jia Ning, when passing by Wen Zhqing, she said innocently a sentence nearly causing Wen Zhqing to cough up blood.

"Wen Zhiqing, about your mention of notes and handkerchiefs, I really don’t know, please don’t wrongfully accuse me."

Afterward, she turned to Sheng Zexi, "Brother Sheng, let’s go."

Wen Zhqing, lying on the ground, watched the backs of Sheng Zexi and Gu Jia Ning leaving hand in hand, his face darkening ominously.

It turned out, that day, the two times he was beaten, one was by Sheng Zexi.

This guy had been targeting him for a while.

He was beaten that day because Gu Jia Ning jumped into the river for Sheng Zexi, right?

This man really loves Gu Jia Ning deeply.

Unfortunately, even though he knows now, he can’t do anything about it.

He’s stuck in an even worse situation.

But no matter, one day he’ll turn things around!

"Wen Zhiqing, let me help you up." Zhao Weihong and other educated youth were very concerned about Wen Zhqing, stepping forward to assist him back to the youth center.

Li Juan didn’t step forward.

She felt quite aggrieved, not knowing whether Wen Zhqing or Bao Shanyan had schemed. But Li Juan knew, once Wen Zhqing agreed to join the Bao Family, she and Wen Zhqing were impossible.

Clearly, she had just told Wen Zhqing they were kindred spirits before...

Forget it. Li Juan had to give up on Wen Zhqing and consider finding someone else.

Though unwilling, Li Juan has always been wise to weigh pros and cons.

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Gu Jia Ning was led away by Sheng Zexi, only to have her hand released shortly thereafter.

Though they were legally married.

In this rather conservative era, being mindful outside is necessary.

Sheng Zexi also knew, but he was somewhat reluctant.

His hand seemingly still felt the soft touch of the young girl’s hand, making him unwilling to let go.

But Sheng Zexi reminded himself not to rush, to take it slow.

Gu Jia Ning paused her steps, tapped her toes, and hesitated before finally lifting her head to ask, "Brother Sheng, don’t you have anything to ask me? What’s your take on what just happened?"

Sheng Zexi didn’t seem interested in the recent affairs but instead focused more on Gu Jia Ning’s form of address, saying somewhat aggrievedly, "Ningning, we’re married now, why don’t you switch how you call me?"

"Calling me Brother Sheng, might make others think you’re my sister."

She’s his beloved wife, not a sister.

Gu Jia Ning laughed despite herself, thought for a moment, then said, "How about I call you Brother Xi?"

Originally intended as banter, Sheng Zexi’s eyes lit up unexpectedly, agreeing instantly, "That sounds good, I like it."

Gu Jia Ning covered her mouth in laughter. If Brother Sheng isn’t okay, isn’t Brother Xi still ’Brother’?

"Ningning, call Brother Xi a few more times for me."

"Brother Xi, Brother Xi, Brother Xi..." Gu Jia Ning called out several times, her voice soft and tender, as if calling a lover.

Thinking about it, Gu Jia Ning’s cheeks flushed slightly.

Sheng Zexi, filled with gentle affection and joy, changed the topic to spare her embarrassment, "Whether past events or current ones, I won’t ask."

"If you did something, I trust you have your reasons."

"You silly girl, while somewhat capricious and spoiled, I know you’re not malicious and won’t harm others intentionally."

Sheng Zexi’s earnest gaze and unwavering words made Gu Jia Ning’s heart skip a beat; she hadn’t expected such an appraisal from Sheng Zexi.

Having experienced the agonizing troubles that befell her family in her past life, the reborn Gu Jia Ning once doubted whether she was a wholly selfish and evil person.

She even despised herself at times.

After all, her choice of Sheng Zexi wasn’t largely about love but avoiding Wen Zhqing, the scoundrel, and recalling Sheng Zexi’s past affection.

Indeed, there was some selfishness involved.

And now, confronted with Sheng Zexi’s sincere trust and positive evaluation, Gu Jia Ning felt a little embarrassed.

She also made a decision.

Taking a deep breath, she met Sheng Zexi’s eyes and, as if abandoning restraint, said: "Actually, Wen Zhqing wasn’t lying."

"Today, it was a scheme by Bao Shanyan and me against him."

"In fact, I was the one who actively sought out Bao Shanyan to discuss the scheme."

Her tangle about whether to confess the truth to Sheng Zexi resolved.

Fearing Sheng Zexi might, as Wen Zhqing suggested, see her as cunningly calculating.

Now, finally voiced, Gu Jia Ning felt a great relief.