Chapter 233: Sheng Zexi: Honey, You Need to Pamper Me More!

Although Gu Jianing knew that Gu Jianing only remembered him out of a doctor’s concern for her patient, Li Tingxuan still couldn’t help feeling happy about it.

“Mm, thank you, Dr. Gu. I’ll pass on the message.”

“That’s good.” Gu Jianing had nothing else to say and was about to turn and leave.

“Dr. Gu…” But just as they were about to pass each other, Li Tingxuan called out to her.

He gazed at her, hesitated for a moment, and finally said, “Dr. Gu, I’m sorry about what Li Shuyao did to you before…”

It was only after the truth about the fake Li Shuyao was uncovered that Li Tingxuan realized that, out of jealousy that Sheng Zexi had married Gu Jianing, Li Shuyao had targeted Gu Jianing multiple times.

Gu Jianing was lucky—otherwise, she would have been harmed by Li Shuyao long ago.

That fake Li Shuyao was truly vicious.

At first, since they had grown up together, he thought there would be some sibling affection between them.

But later, he realized that if Li Shuyao had really seen him as her brother, had even a shred of feeling for him, she wouldn’t have revealed the secret about his mission.

After all, failing that mission and ending up with PTSD was the best-case scenario. If he hadn’t been lucky, he could have died.

So, Li Shuyao felt nothing for him as her brother—so why should he feel anything for her?

Gu Jianing hadn’t expected Li Tingxuan to apologize to her over Li Shuyao’s actions.

She shook her head. “That has nothing to do with you. You don’t need to apologize.”

The Li family was a victim too.

That Li Shuyao was a fake; Li Tingxuan’s real sister had died long ago.

So, when she learned that Li Shuyao was actually from Country R, she stopped blaming Li Tingxuan.

“Ningning…”

At that moment, Gu Jianing heard a familiar voice calling her.

She looked up and saw Sheng Zexi striding quickly toward her.

Gu Jianing quickly responded, “Comrade Li, my husband’s here to pick me up. I’ll be going now.”

“Alright.”

Li Tingxuan watched as Gu Jianing happily walked toward Sheng Zexi.

As he looked up, his eyes met Sheng Zexi’s. The latter’s gaze was cold, almost as if he could see straight through to Li Tingxuan’s heart.

For a brief moment, Li Tingxuan looked away in embarrassment, feeling as if Sheng Zexi had seen right through him.

On the other side, Sheng Zexi stared coldly at Li Tingxuan.

This Li Tingxuan—his looks, his aura—wasn’t he just an upgraded version of Wen Zhuqing?

That was exactly the type Ningning used to like.

Ningning, facing Li Tingxuan…

Although Sheng Zexi was sure that Ningning’s heart was with him now, this Li Tingxuan was definitely not simple.

“Zexi, what are you looking at? Let’s go home.” At that moment, Gu Jianing’s voice pulled Sheng Zexi back to reality.

He took her hand and started walking home. Then, as if casually, he asked, “Were you just talking to Li Tingxuan?”

“Mm, you know Li Tingxuan?”

“Of course I do.” That’s Li Tingxuan—the pride of the Jing City compound, the model child everyone compared their kids to.

Back when the old man at home used to lecture him, he’d always compare him to Li Tingxuan.

He’d say Sheng Zexi couldn’t match Li Tingxuan in any way, wasn’t as obedient as Li Tingxuan.

Sheng Zexi scoffed at that. In modern terms, he never accepted anyone’s PUA.

He was confident in himself and thought he was just fine the way he was.

He always worked harder, but never compared himself to others.

But now…

Standing in front of Gu Jianing, for the first time, Sheng Zexi found himself making a comparison.

If, back then, he and Li Tingxuan had both gone to propose to Ningning, would she have chosen him or Li Tingxuan?

For the first time, Sheng Zexi felt uncertain, even a little insecure.

Love really can make people lose confidence.

“What’s wrong?” Gu Jianing noticed something was off.

“What did you and Li Tingxuan talk about just now?” Sheng Zexi asked.

The words were barely out of his mouth before he regretted them.

He knew he shouldn’t have asked, especially in that tone—it sounded a bit aggressive.

But Gu Jianing didn’t think much of it. She openly told him everything she’d just discussed with Li Tingxuan.

Sheng Zexi knew there was nothing between them, but still…

Gu Jianing could tell something was off with him.

But for now, she didn’t ask.

The rest of the way home, the two of them walked in silence.

Sheng Zexi was in a panic.

It’s over, it’s over. Is Ningning mad at me?

Sheng Zexi, why can’t you keep your cool?

So, once they got home and greeted his grandma, Sheng Zexi pulled Gu Jianing into their room.

The moment the door closed, he hugged her tightly.

“I’m sorry.”

Gu Jianing was about to speak when she heard his muffled apology from her shoulder.

She blinked. “Oh? What are you apologizing for?”

“I shouldn’t have spoken to you in that tone. I shouldn’t have… shouldn’t have…”

He stammered, finally squeezing out the words, “been jealous.”

Gu Jianing suddenly understood—so he was jealous!

Thinking of Li Tingxuan’s type, then recalling Wen Zhuqing’s looks, Gu Jianing immediately got it.

“Ningning, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have been jealous.”

“I just feel like Li Tingxuan doesn’t have good intentions.”

“Why can’t he just stay at the Jing City military district? Why did he have to transfer to the northwest?”

“And he deliberately talked to you. He’s definitely up to something.”

“Ningning, that guy’s no good. Don’t be fooled by his gentle appearance—who knows what he’s really like?”

“Don’t let him trick you.”

Gu Jianing couldn’t help but laugh and cry at his words.

“I was the one who started the conversation. I don’t think he has any such intentions.”

She explained, saying that when Li Tingxuan looked at her, there was nothing in his eyes.

So, it probably wasn’t like Zexi thought.

“You’re just overthinking.”

Sheng Zexi: I’m not overthinking. This is a man’s instinct when facing a rival in love.

But since Gu Jianing said so, he didn’t argue.

He just hugged her, looking aggrieved, like a big puppy who’d suffered outside and was now home to complain and seek comfort from his owner.

If anyone from the military district saw Sheng Zexi like this, their jaws would drop.

Deputy Commander Sheng, are you still the “handsome-faced demon” outside?

Sheng Zexi: Who cares about that? I just want to hug my wife and have her pamper me. I don’t want her to be seduced by any flashy outsiders.

Seeing him like this, Gu Jianing was both amused and exasperated.

Actually, she hadn’t been angry at all.

She’d only been quiet on the way home because she thought it wasn’t appropriate to talk outside and wanted to discuss it at home.

She hadn’t expected him to say so much and even apologize first.

Gu Jianing: Since you’ve apologized, I’ll accept it!"