Married to Officer, Pregnant Specialist becomes the Winner!-Chapter 165 - 164: Adopting Amber

Sheng Zexi was stunned; he didn’t expect Gu Jia Ning to suggest going back together to pay respects to his mother.

Actually, he does this every year. If he happens to have a mission, he’ll find another time.

This year, he also planned to go back.

It would certainly be great if Ningning could go with him.

He wanted to introduce such a wonderful Ningning to his mother.

He wanted to tell his mother that he got married, his wife is really great, and they have a child on the way. He hoped his mother, if she could see them from heaven, would bless Ningning and the child in her womb.

He wanted to tell his mother that after she left, apart from his grandparents, there was finally a third person who loved him.

"But, your belly..."

Currently, Gu Jia Ning’s pregnancy was over three months along. By Qingming, it would be another month, making it over four months, close to five.

It’s twins, so her belly is certainly not small.

He just worried that Ningning would tire herself out.

"It’s okay. I’m very healthy, and the babies in my belly are well-behaved. By then, it will be just under five months, it’s no problem," Gu Jia Ning said.

She was telling the truth. Under the effect of the Pregnancy Comfort Pill, both she and the babies were doing well.

"Okay, let’s go." Finally, Sheng Zexi agreed.

"Ningning, thank you. How fortunate I am to marry you," Sheng Zexi said.

Seeing the emotion in Sheng Zexi’s eyes, Gu Jia Ning smiled, her heart full of sweetness.

"Alright, it’s settled then; we’ll start preparing."

"Let’s quickly eat the noodles now, or they’ll get soggy."

"Mm, okay."

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That day, Gu Jia Ning didn’t have to go to work. She was at home reading when she suddenly heard a knock on the door.

Opening the door, she saw a disgruntled Xiao Duo and Amber beside him.

Sister—

Amber, seeing her, enthusiastically came forward, wagging her tail.

"Hmph, so enthusiastic. People might think she’s your owner," Xiao Duo huffed, his tone full of jealousy.

Gu Jia Ning stroked Amber’s fur and looked at Xiao Duo, "Squad Leader Xiao, what brings you here?"

"You must have guessed I would come!" Xiao Duo’s tone wasn’t good, and his voice was sullen.

Gu Jia Ning: ?

Seeing Gu Jia Ning’s confusion, Xiao Duo got angrier. One foot scuffed the ground, seemingly reluctant, but he said, "I’m here to give you the dog."

Give the dog?!

Alright, then Gu Jia Ning understood.

"I don’t know what spell you cast on Amber, she’s set on you now..."

Actually, since the last incident, Xiao Duo knew Amber was disappointed with him.

But he still held onto a glimmer of hope.

During this time, while Amber was healing, he looked after it with great care after training, hoping to win Amber back.

He noticed Amber’s liking for Gu Jia Ning, so aside from changing the dressings, he didn’t let Amber interact with Gu Jia Ning.

But the outcome didn’t change.

Amber’s wound was healing, yet it grew more distant from him.

Upon reevaluation, Amber was no longer suitable to be a military dog.

First, its obedience to him, its handler, had decreased; their relationship had problems, which would directly affect future missions.

Second, due to the previous incident, Amber had some adverse reactions.

He knew Amber was like this because of him; he didn’t protect it well, and he chose to abandon it.

"Originally, Amber was supposed to resume missions after recovery, as per the plan, but now, it’s not suitable to be a military dog anymore."

So Xiao Duo processed its discharge.

Retired military dogs can be adopted.

Originally, Xiao Duo planned to adopt Amber, but Amber showed strong rejection.

After communicating with Amber and getting familiar, Xiao Duo knew that Amber was willing to be adopted, but the adopter had to be Gu Jia Ning.

After two days of internal struggle, Xiao Duo brought Amber over.

Thinking back to when Gu Jia Ning trusted him to take Amber away, he wondered if she had foreseen all of this.

Certain he would bring Amber back to her and entrust Amber to her care.

"Will you adopt Amber?" Xiao Duo asked, holding back his internal pain.

"Of course, I will." From the moment she saved Amber, she had already decided.

Previously, Sheng Zexi had suggested whether to adopt a military dog.

This way, when he’s not home, there’s at least some companionship, and it could protect Gu Jia Ning if something happened.

Especially now that Gu Jia Ning was pregnant, followed by two children.

He surely wanted to be with Gu Jia Ning and the children all the time, but his identity destined him not to do so.

If there were a military dog with Gu Jia Ning, he could be more at ease.

When Sheng Zexi suggested it before, Gu Jia Ning had agreed, just hadn’t gone to adopt yet. Later, she met Amber and felt that Amber was just perfect.

Now, it seemed the time had come.

"Okay, do you have time now? If so, come with me to do the adoption procedures."

"Sure."

Gu Jia Ning didn’t delay much and followed him out. Once at the location, she signed the form to adopt Amber.

"Is it done?" Gu Jia Ning asked.

"Yes, you can take Amber home."

Gu Jia Ning nodded, then beckoned to Amber, "Amber, let’s go home with sister."

Amber walked to Gu Jia Ning’s side and followed her out.

As they walked, Amber suddenly stopped, seemingly pondering something.

"Reluctant to leave? Want to go back?" Gu Jia Ning asked.

Amber looked back and only saw Xiao Duo’s back. He blinked, and no one could see the clarity in Amber’s eyes then.

Then it turned back, saying to Gu Jia Ning, "He’ll have new companions."

After that, it didn’t hesitate anymore and continued walking with Gu Jia Ning.

Listening to the footsteps growing distant, Xiao Duo muttered, "Heartless. We fought side by side."

"At least we were friends."

"Heartless, just left like that."

"Ran off with someone else so quickly."

"Gone, good, I don’t care anyway."

But despite his stubborn words, tears already filled his eyes by the time he looked up again.

He spoke, and tears fell.

"Amber..." He suddenly turned and called Amber’s name, but he could no longer see Gu Jia Ning or Amber.

He slowly squatted down, covered his face with his hands, tears trickling down through his fingers, "Amber, I’m sorry, I’m sorry..."

It was I who didn’t protect you well; it was I who failed to choose you resolutely, I abandoned you.

So you leaving me was deserved.

Hope, Doctor Gu treats you well.

She’ll treat you well, right?