Chapter 207: Ding! +1 Property

""This is nothing. You two—one is getting on in years, the other is heavily pregnant. If you went out alone, not just me, even Xiao Xi would be worried.""

""It's fine, just let Xiao Zhang go with you. That way, we can all feel more at ease.""

Gu Jianing didn’t argue further.

Indeed, having a strong young man accompany them was definitely safer and more reassuring.

""Ningning, you don’t have anything to do tomorrow, right? Why don’t you come with Grandma to look around Beijing?"" Grandma Sang suggested.

Grandma Sang had learned from Gu Jianing that she had some good friends among the military wives in the Northwest Military District.

As Gu Jianing’s grandmother, since she was going to visit the Northwest Military District, she felt she should help her granddaughter-in-law build and maintain these relationships.

So she planned to buy some local specialties from Beijing to take with her, and maybe pick out some gifts suitable for the in-laws as well.

""Sure!"" Gu Jianing linked arms with Grandma Sang. ""Let’s go out together tomorrow and have a look around.""

Although she’d been in Beijing for half a month, Gu Jianing had been busy and fulfilled every day, with no time to explore the city.

Now that things had settled down, going out for a stroll sounded great.

""Alright, it’s settled then.""

That afternoon, Madam Hua and Hua Zhenrong came to visit, bringing gifts.

Their main purpose was to express their gratitude to Gu Jianing for curing Hua Zhenrong.

Somehow, Madam Hua had found out that Gu Jianing liked houses and shops, so among the gifts was a small villa within the Second Ring Road.

""This… this is too much. I can’t accept it.""

Although houses weren’t as expensive as they would be in the future, even now, property was not cheap for people of this era.

And this was a small villa inside the Second Ring Road! In the future, that would be worth even more.

Gu Jianing felt she was just fulfilling her duty as a doctor and couldn’t accept such a valuable gift.

""No, Dr. Gu, you must accept it. This house is nothing to us, but Zhenrong is our youngest son. We absolutely couldn’t bear to lose him,"" Madam Hua said, wiping her tears.

No one knew how many times the Hua couple had cried in secret over the past two years while Hua Zhenrong was ill.

The Hua family had worried for so long.

To them, Hua Zhenrong was more important than any material possession.

Back when Gu Jianing hadn’t appeared to treat him, when they heard from other doctors that he was basically sentenced to death, they were devastated.

So, to the Hua family, Gu Jianing had saved their son’s life.

She was a benefactor to the entire Hua family.

So, a small villa really was nothing in comparison.

""Sister-in-law, just accept it. Only then will my parents feel at ease,"" Hua Zhenrong said from the side.

Gu Jianing: Alright then.

In the end, Gu Jianing accepted the gift.

And so, her property holdings in Beijing increased by one.

Not bad, not bad. In the future, she could just live off the rental income and take it easy.

After a good night’s sleep, the next day arrived.

Gu Jianing and Grandma Sang set out to explore Beijing.

They planned to shop, but Grandma Sang knew Gu Jianing hadn’t had a chance to see Beijing yet, so she decided to show her around first.

In this life, Gu Jianing really hadn’t explored Beijing before.

As for her previous life… well, best not to mention that.

Although they were out sightseeing, Beijing already had public buses at this time. Since it wasn’t rush hour, they even got seats.

Sitting by the window, Gu Jianing gazed outside, while Grandma Sang pointed out interesting sights and shared stories. Gu Jianing listened attentively.

But then…

""Hey, aren’t you Dr. Gu, the one who gave that lecture at Beijing High School?""

""I remember you! You must be Dr. Gu. You’re even prettier than in the newspaper!""

""My old man has tuberculosis, you know? It was because of your lecture that he was saved. You’re a lifesaver for my family!""

""And for so many other families, too!""

Gu Jianing never expected that, even though some time had passed since her lecture, the moment she stepped out, she’d be recognized by Beijing locals right on the bus.

The way people looked at her was as fervent as fans looking at their idol in later generations.

Compliments poured out, each one different from the last.

In truth, Gu Jianing had underestimated her own abilities and beauty.

Her looks alone would draw attention whenever she went out, so the moment she boarded the bus, people noticed her.

And her lecture had been a big deal, making national news and causing a sensation in Beijing especially.

Even those who hadn’t attended the lecture had seen her photo in the papers and could recognize her now.

That’s how this scene came about.

Faced with so many compliments and gazes—some admiring, some sympathetic, some passionate—Gu Jianing felt a little dazed.

She admitted that, in both her lives, she rather enjoyed being the center of attention—maybe a bit of vanity on her part.

But in her previous life, she’d gone down the wrong path, thinking beauty and wealth alone could satisfy her needs.

Now, she realized that wasn’t true.

To contribute to her country and its people, to become the focus in this way, felt so much more meaningful.

Her mindset had changed.

In her previous life, being the center of attention made her proud and happy.

In this life, she felt more at peace, more humble, and wanted to do more meaningful things for lovely people like those in front of her.

Yes, meaning…

Perhaps this was the meaning of life.

To find fulfillment in meaningful things, to become a better person through them.

In that moment, Gu Jianing suddenly understood, her mindset shifting without her even realizing it.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on your insight.] In her mind, the system detected her thoughts and set off a few brilliant fireworks.

A smile appeared on Gu Jianing’s lips.

""Thank you, system.""

Meanwhile, after praising Gu Jianing, everyone noticed Grandma Sang sitting beside her.

""Oh, are you Dr. Gu’s grandmother?""

""No, Ning girl is my granddaughter-in-law.""

""Oh my, you’re truly blessed to have such a beautiful and outstanding granddaughter-in-law!""

""Isn’t she? Our Ning girl is the best…""

…

Grandma Sang joined in praising Gu Jianing, unable to hide the smile on her face."