Chapter 206: He Feels a Sense of Crisis

“Hmph, I was originally going to tell you about a hidden love rival of yours, but I didn’t expect you to… Forget it, I’d better not say anything.”

As he spoke, Hua Zhenrong pretended he was about to hang up the phone.

Love rival?!

Those two words instantly made Sheng Zexi shiver, and his expression turned serious.

“Wait, bro, are you serious or just messing with me?” Sheng Zexi couldn’t help but believe him a little.

Although he trusted his wife, as he’d said before, his wife was beautiful and capable—how could she not attract admirers?

And now, he was stationed in the Northwest Military District, while his wife was in the capital. The distance between them made it hard for him to keep an eye on things.

“Of course I’m serious. That kid hides it well, but I, Hua Zhenrong, was a scout—how could I not notice?” Hua Zhenrong was confident in this regard.

“Who is it? Tell me.”

“It’s someone from my compound, Li Tingxuan from the Li family. You know him, right…”

Li Tingxuan!

Sheng Zexi’s eyes narrowed instantly. Of course he knew.

Li Tingxuan was also extremely capable, and he, Hua Zhenrong, and Sheng Zexi were all from the same generation.

Back in their youth, the three of them were considered the most capable among the kids in the capital’s military compounds.

Of course, Li Tingxuan had the best reputation, while Sheng Zexi, thanks to his stepmother’s constant meddling, was always at the bottom.

Sheng Zexi never felt jealous of Li Tingxuan, because he knew his own abilities.

He didn’t envy anyone.

He’d had very little interaction with Li Tingxuan—almost none at all.

Especially after he was assigned to the Northwest Military District, their paths barely crossed.

So, his knowledge of Li Tingxuan was limited to what he’d heard about him.

He never expected to hear this name from Hua Zhenrong now.

And…

Li Tingxuan actually had feelings for his wife?

Sheng Zexi’s gaze darkened.

He didn’t doubt Hua Zhenrong’s words. First, because of Hua Zhenrong’s background as a scout, and second, because Hua Zhenrong wasn’t the type to stir up trouble or speak without reason.

So Li Tingxuan really did have feelings for his wife?

Sheng Zexi dug through his memories for details about Li Tingxuan. When he recalled what Li Tingxuan looked like, his brows furrowed deeply.

Because, honestly, Li Tingxuan was really good-looking.

The gentle, refined kind of handsome.

Basically, a higher-end version of Wen Zhuqing.

And, Sheng Zexi also knew that Li Tingxuan was genuine inside and out—not a hypocrite like Wen Zhuqing.

He also hadn’t forgotten that his wife used to like the type of man Wen Zhuqing was.

That was her aesthetic preference.

So if his wife met Li Tingxuan, would she fall for him? Even if not, she’d probably have a good impression of him.

Of course, Sheng Zexi wasn’t doubting his wife’s loyalty.

He just felt a sense of crisis.

He knew that his looks had never matched his wife’s taste.

She only married him because of circumstances. If she hadn’t been married yet and then met a pursuing Li Tingxuan…

He really couldn’t say for sure whether she’d choose him or Li Tingxuan.

Sheng Zexi was confident in battle, training, and missions—in every area except winning his wife’s heart.

All he could do was give his best, do everything he could.

And besides, Sheng Zexi had no idea what Li Tingxuan was thinking.

If Li Tingxuan really liked his wife, would he shamelessly pursue her even after knowing she was married with a child?

Sheng Zexi didn’t know Li Tingxuan well, so he really couldn’t say.

Especially…

Sheng Zexi remembered that soon, Li Tingxuan would be transferred to the Northwest Military District. Rumor had it that Li Tingxuan himself requested the transfer. What was his motive?

Could it be… his wife?

No, impossible!

But no matter what, from now on he’d have to keep an eye on Li Tingxuan.

In fact, the reason Li Tingxuan requested a transfer to the Northwest Military District in the first place really was because of Gu Jianing.

If Sheng Zexi knew, he’d probably be worried sick.

After hanging up with Hua Zhenrong, Sheng Zexi, still feeling uneasy, found time to call Gu Jianing.

When Gu Jianing answered, she had just gotten out of the car and returned to the Sang family home.

She was naturally happy to get a call from Sheng Zexi.

But…

“Xi-ge, you sound a little strange today,” she said, after he asked her if she’d met anyone odd lately.

Gu Jianing couldn’t figure it out.

“No, no, honey, I just miss you.”

“Mm, I miss you too. Just a few more days and I’ll be back.”

“Okay, I’ll be waiting for you.”

They chatted sweetly for a while before hanging up.

Thinking back on Sheng Zexi’s sweet words, Gu Jianing couldn’t help but smile.

As expected, women do like hearing sweet talk—she was no exception.

When she turned around, she saw Grandma Sang not far away, also smiling. Clearly, she’d overheard Gu Jianing’s lovey-dovey conversation with Sheng Zexi.

Gu Jianing’s face flushed. “Grandma, I’m going to my room.”

With that, she hurried off.

Once she closed the door, she touched her cheeks and realized they were burning hot.

Watching Gu Jianing shyly retreat to her room, Grandma Sang’s smile grew even wider.

“Ning girl is just too easily embarrassed. But it’s nice to see young couples so in love.”

As for Gu Jianing, whenever she had time, she continued working on her report about treating PTSD.

In her view, this report was just as important as the one on treating tuberculosis.

In this era, too few people knew about PTSD.

It would be best if it could be widely publicized so people would know about it.

So, two days later, after Hua Zhenrong had fully recovered, Gu Jianing finished her report.

On her mentor Old Chen’s advice, she contacted someone from the national health authorities and submitted her report.

“Hopefully it’ll get the attention it deserves,” Gu Jianing murmured.

With Hua Zhenrong’s treatment finished, Gu Jianing was about to leave the capital and return to the Northwest Military District.

“Ningning, I’ve booked sleeper tickets for you and your grandma for the day after tomorrow. Xiao Zhang will take you to the Northwest Military District and come back after you arrive,” Grandpa Sang said.

Actually, if he could, Grandpa Sang would have liked to go with them.

But his project was at a critical stage.

And tomorrow, a young couple from the Southeast—also from a weapons research institute—would be arriving in the capital.

The recent breakthrough in weapons research was thanks to this couple.

Once they arrived, the new weapon should be ready within a month.

Then, Grandpa Sang could finally take a break.

He’d go to the Northwest Military District then.

“Is it okay for Uncle Zhang to go with us? He’s your bodyguard after all,” Gu Jianing asked."