Chapter 97: She Really Is Pregnant—And with Twins, No Doubt About It

“What’s wrong? What if someone comes by?” Gu Jianing looked around nervously. At this time and place, people could pass by at any moment.

In this era, even married couples had to be careful in public. Holding hands, hugging, or kissing openly would be considered improper behavior.

Sheng Zexi snorted, a little rebellious. “I’m not afraid.”

Everyone knew that Sheng Zexi was a bit of a troublemaker in the Northwest Military District. If anyone tried to mess with him, they’d just be asking for trouble themselves.

The truth was, Sheng Zexi had just felt a sudden, inexplicable panic.

A moment ago, all his attention had been on Gu Jianing. He saw the look in Ningning’s eyes—so complicated, with sadness, confusion, and a touch of bewilderment…

And then, for a split second, he had the strange illusion that she didn’t quite belong to this world, as if she were some fairy who might just ride the wind and disappear at any moment.

In that instant, Sheng Zexi’s heart clenched. He couldn’t care about anything else.

He instinctively reached out and pulled her tightly into his arms, holding her close, as if only by feeling her warmth could he be sure she was really by his side.

Sheng Zexi couldn’t help but recall a dream he’d had not long ago. In the dream, Ningning hadn’t agreed to see him, but had married that Wen Zhuqing instead.

When he woke up from that dream, he was so shaken that he held Gu Jianing tightly for a long time before the unease in his heart finally faded a little.

“Alright, let’s hurry to the main hall. I want to sit closer to the front,” Gu Jianing said, patting his arm.

Only then did Sheng Zexi reluctantly let go, taking her hand again as they headed toward the auditorium.

As they walked, they ran into Zhang Shuwan and her family, as well as Jiang Baihe and her husband, Chai Jianguo. More and more people appeared along the way, all heading to the main hall. The Northwest Military District, which had been unusually quiet due to the heavy snow sealing off the mountains, was bustling with excitement on this New Year’s Eve, thanks to the performance by the art troupe. Even the air didn’t seem quite so cold anymore.

Gu Jianing glanced at Zhang Shuwan and Jiang Baihe, doing some quick mental math.

It had been over a month since she’d treated Jiang Baihe. She wondered if Jiang Baihe had gotten pregnant yet, but she couldn’t be sure.

As for Shuwan…

Shuwan had said she took the twin boys’ pill that very day, and it had been over a month since then.

She was probably pregnant by now, though she might not have realized it herself.

“I’m going to chat with Shuwan,” Gu Jianing said, moving to walk beside Zhang Shuwan.

Zhang Shuwan’s eyes lit up when she saw her, and Guoguo quickly clung to her side as well.

“Your Captain Sheng finally let you out of his sight,” Zhang Shuwan teased.

She’d noticed how tightly Captain Sheng held Gu Jianing’s hand, standing protectively by her side like a guardian angel.

It was as if he wanted to keep the world at bay and have Gu Jianing all to himself—no one else dared to interrupt.

Thinking of Sheng Zexi’s possessiveness, Gu Jianing couldn’t help but laugh. “Shuwan, don’t tease me. I actually have something to ask you.”

“What is it?”

Gu Jianing leaned in, and Lin Xing tactfully went to chat with Sheng Zexi.

Gu Jianing whispered, “This month, did your period come?”

That? Which one?

Zhang Shuwan was puzzled for a moment, but quickly caught on.

Right, how could she have forgotten? Her period was supposed to come a couple of days ago, but it still hadn’t shown up.

She’d been so busy preparing for the New Year that she hadn’t even noticed.

If Gu Jianing hadn’t mentioned it, who knows when she would have remembered.

She suddenly recalled the fertility pill Gu Jianing had given her, and now, thinking about her missed period…

Already a mother of one, Zhang Shuwan immediately realized what was happening.

Her heart started pounding. “Jianing, you mean, I might be…?”

“I’d say it’s almost certain,” Gu Jianing replied, giving her an almost 100% confirmation.

“Really?!” Zhang Shuwan was so excited she nearly blurted it out, but managed to hold back.

“You can keep an eye on it. In another half a month, you’ll be able to confirm it for sure,” Gu Jianing said. She didn’t suggest a blood test—what’s another couple of weeks?

Oh, right—Gu Jianing suddenly remembered she could scan with her eyes.

She immediately looked at Zhang Shuwan and activated the scanner in her eyes.

Soon, the scanner gave her the results.

Zhang Shuwan really was pregnant—and with twins, no doubt about it.

“Alright, Jianing, I’ll keep an eye on it. If it’s good news, I’ll let you know.”

“Okay.”

When Gu Jianing returned to Sheng Zexi’s side, Lin Xing came over, picked up Guoguo, and looked at his wife, who seemed a bit dazed and excited. “What’s wrong? What did Comrade Gu say to you?”

Zhang Shuwan instinctively opened her mouth to answer, but seeing all the people around, she held back.

“I’ll tell you when we get home tonight. It’s good news.”

Lin Xing: “Alright then.”

Meanwhile, Gu Jianing used her scanner to check on Jiang Baihe up ahead. Seeing that she was pregnant as well, Gu Jianing felt even happier.

She hesitated about whether to remind Jiang Baihe, but decided against it.

Some surprises are best discovered on your own—they’re even more thrilling and joyful that way.

If someone else tells you, it just isn’t the same.

Soon, the group arrived at the main hall.

Inside, rows of seats filled the auditorium. The first couple of rows were reserved for the leaders, but the rest were open seating.

Since Gu Jianing wanted to sit closer to the front, Sheng Zexi chose seats in the fourth row—close enough, but not right under the leaders’ noses.

Zhang Shuwan quickly pulled her husband and Guoguo to sit beside Gu Jianing and Sheng Zexi.

There were about ten minutes left before the performance started, and people were streaming in.

Gu Jianing was already beautiful, but after taking the “Beauty Pill,” she was even closer to perfection.

She’d dressed up carefully tonight, and as soon as she entered the brightly lit hall, she became the center of attention.

In the military district, if there was one thing in abundance, it was single soldiers.

Sure enough, as soon as the young men saw Gu Jianing, they were practically rooted to the spot. Some stared in a daze, some even bumped into each other.

Their hearts pounded, and some of them were just about to make a move—until they saw Sheng Zexi by her side. Instantly, all their thoughts came to a screeching halt. Any budding feelings wilted on the spot, especially when they realized this beauty was Captain Sheng’s wife. Their hearts shattered into pieces.

Sheng Zexi’s reputation as a troublemaker and sharp-tongued “King of Soldiers” in the Northwest Military District was well known. No one dared to cross him.

Now that this beauty was his wife, who would dare have any ideas?"