Married to Officer, Pregnant Specialist becomes the Winner!-Chapter 81: Could Sheng Zexi and Peng Wenjing Be Involved?

Chapter 81: Chapter 81: Could Sheng Zexi and Peng Wenjing Be Involved?

"Sister Jia Ning, you must accept these, otherwise I don’t know how I could thank you enough."

In the bag were cans of fruit, biscuits, and malted milk, bought with Sister in law Yu’s scarce savings.

To be honest, she usually couldn’t bring herself to buy such items for herself.

But this time, to thank Gu Jia Ning, she gritted her teeth and bought them.

Although these items seemed valuable to others, Sister in law Yu knew that no matter how valuable, they couldn’t compare to Gu Jia Ning’s life-saving grace for her Old Cui.

Even though it was just a leg surgery, she was not exaggerating about it being life-saving.

She knew that because of the leg issue, the higher-ups were forcing Cui Bin to retire.

But how could retirement be better than staying in the army?

Previously, the surgery was risky, and they were helpless, having to comply.

Now, with Old Cui’s leg surgery done, as long as he recovers well, he won’t need to retire, and with his past merits, he might even have a chance for promotion.

Of course, that wasn’t the most important thing; the most important was that the surgery succeeded, and Old Cui’s life was saved.

As his wife, Sister in law Yu clearly knew how Cui Bin used to suffer sleepless nights due to the leg pain and worry about retirement.

Dean Shu had said that if Cui Bin’s leg worsened, it would be crippled and might even be life-threatening.

So, how could Gu Jia Ning’s successful surgery not be considered life-saving?

Therefore, no matter how heavy the gift, Sister in law Yu felt it wasn’t enough.

Sister in law Yu always believed that one should be grateful, especially to those who helped them, and those who aren’t grateful might gain blessings temporarily but would eventually lose them. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Gu Jia Ning knew that if she didn’t accept them, Sister in law Yu would feel unsettled, so she took them.

"By the way, Sister Yu, I’ve been wondering why there were so many doctors and the dean outside the operating room this morning."

Heaven knows Gu Jia Ning was startled to see so many white coats when she pushed open the OR door.

"It’s because of that nurse Peng Wenjing."

"Peng Wenjing?" Gu Jia Ning instantly remembered the only nurse among the doctors in white coats, occasionally glancing at her with a strange look.

She noticed that when Sister in law Yu mentioned Peng Wenjing, her gaze was somewhat unusual.

Gu Jia Ning’s intuition told her there was something more to it.

"Sister Yu, who is this Peng Wenjing, and what did she do? Can you tell me?"

"Here’s the thing..." Sister in law Yu quickly recounted the morning’s events.

So that’s how it was, and Gu Jia Ning suddenly understood.

As for Peng Wenjing’s actions, she didn’t find it surprising since Peng Wenjing didn’t know her medical skills and it was normal to have doubts considering she indeed had no medical license.

Only...

"Sister Yu, is there something else you haven’t told me?" Gu Jia Ning’s instincts told her Sister in law Yu seemed to be withholding something.

Sister in law Yu was a bit embarrassed and found Gu Jia Ning very perceptive, so she said, "I didn’t expect you to notice; there’s actually nothing else. I just thought there was no need to mention it, lest you misunderstand Battalion Commander Sheng."

Hmm?

Could misunderstand Sheng Zexi? Recalling Peng Wenjing’s look, Gu Jia Ning instantly got it.

Could it be that Sheng Zexi had some previous entanglement with that nurse Peng Wenjing?

Fearing Gu Jia Ning would overthink, Sister in law Yu hurriedly explained, "So, Sister Jia Ning, don’t misunderstand Battalion Commander Sheng. It’s all Peng Wenjing’s unrequited feelings; Battalion Commander Sheng never paid attention to her or agreed to anything."

Gu Jia Ning nodded, "Sister, I understand."

"That’s good, that’s good."

Sister in law Yu didn’t stay long; she left after a short chat.

In the afternoon, Jiang Baihe came for her usual treatment and praised Gu Jia Ning for being awesome for operating on Cui Bin’s leg.

In the evening, Sheng Zexi brought back food as usual, and Gu Jia Ning took out the roast duck and roast chicken.

"I bought these at the market this afternoon; I thought they tasted good. Can you help cut them up and try them?"

"I also bought a lot of rice, flour, and pork..."

Gu Jia Ning talked about the things she bought, many of which were rewards for completing missions.

Sheng Zexi took the roast duck and chicken, which were missing a leg, into contemplation but didn’t ask anything, just placed them on the cutting board and started chopping.

Gu Jia Ning stood watching, and he reminded her to stand back and not get splattered.

"Oh, I also sent letters and packages to my parents and grandparents this afternoon."

"Okay, you handle those." Sheng Zexi’s hands were deft, quickly chopping up the duck and chicken, filling up two plates with extra left over.

Gu Jia Ning used another plate to pack some duck and chicken, "This plate, take it to Sister Shu Wan and Guoguo later."

She and Zhang Shuwan initially met through Guoguo, but during the time living in the military district, they had gotten along quite well.

They often exchanged gifts, with Zhang Shuwan being a good cook and frequently sending small pastries to Gu Jia Ning.

Though Gu Jia Ning could buy from the system’s exchange store with even more variety, it wasn’t quite the same.

"Alright, you go ahead." Sheng Zexi wasn’t stingy and called out to Gu Jia Ning, who was about to run out with the plate, "Put on the military coat first; the snow is getting heavier these days, and likely in a week, the snow will seal the mountains."

If his hands weren’t all greasy from chopping the duck and chicken, he would have fetched it himself.

"Got it. I knew the heavy snow was coming soon, so I bought plenty at the market today, enough to last until spring."

Gu Jia Ning spoke, feeling warm inside. She was dressed warmly, but since Sheng Zexi urged her, she returned to the master bedroom to grab the coat before heading out.

When Zhang Shuwan’s door was knocked open, as soon as she opened the door, Gu Jia Ning shoved the big bowl into her hands, saying it was cold and she was heading back home.

"Mom, did Aunt Jia Ning bring something tasty?" Guoguo, flipping through a picture book, looked up and asked.

"It should be. Let me check."

"Guoguo wants to see too."

Upon uncovering the lid and seeing the full plate of roast duck and chicken, Zhang Shuwan’s breath hitched.

"It’s actually roast duck and chicken!" Zhang Shuwan, a city dweller, didn’t expect Gu Jia Ning to send cooked food.

"Mom, it smells so good."

At this time, cooked food was hard to come by and expensive.

"How did Sister Jia Ning get these, and she sent so much. This won’t do, I can’t accept it."