Chapter 117: [Alert: Someone’s Malice Value Toward the Host Exceeds 70%]

When the scarf was removed, a stunningly beautiful face was revealed—her skin fairer than snow, her complexion glowing, as radiant as peach blossoms in June, her whole face seeming to emit light.

Once the hat came off, her silky hair cascaded down like a waterfall, giving her the air of a celestial maiden.

Gu Jianing took out a hair tie and put her hair up in a bun.

Almost the instant her hat and scarf were removed, she drew the attention of everyone dining in the state-run restaurant.

Those already eating would glance at Gu Jianing between bites, as if her beauty was a feast for the eyes.

Some people who were just passing by happened to look inside, and immediately spotted Gu Jianing standing out in the crowd. Their feet, which had been about to leave, couldn’t help but pause. Even those who hadn’t planned to eat came in and chose seats close to Gu Jianing.

In no time, the previously half-empty restaurant was packed full, with even latecomers unable to find a seat.

“Jianing, your face is a real weapon,” Zhang Shuwan whispered to Gu Jianing, marveling at the change in the atmosphere.

Gu Jianing, aware of all the gazes on her, didn’t mind. She casually brushed her hair back, winked at Zhang Shuwan, and said with pride, “Of course. I’ve got the looks to back it up.”

Gu Jianing was well aware of her own beauty.

Of course, showing off her looks could also attract trouble.

Sure enough, before they’d even finished their dumplings, several men came over trying to strike up a conversation with Gu Jianing.

Zhang Shuwan helped fend them all off.

She made it clear Gu Jianing was already married and a military wife, quickly discouraging the would-be suitors.

A beauty like her was tempting, but unfortunately, they were too late.

They all wondered which lucky man had managed to marry such a stunning woman.

Meanwhile, in the Northwest Military District, Sheng Zexi, who was in a meeting, suddenly sneezed. He drifted off for a moment, thinking, Ningning should be in town by now, right? She should be fine, shouldn’t she?

Knowing his pregnant wife was going out, Sheng Zexi was genuinely worried, so much so that he couldn’t focus on the meeting.

But this meeting was important.

If all went as planned, he’d be heading out on a mission in a few days. He wondered how Ningning would manage at home alone.

Sheng Zexi considered whether he should ask his mother-in-law to come and take care of Ningning.

Back at the state-run restaurant in town, Gu Jianing continued eating her dumplings. They really were delicious. If she wasn’t worried about them getting soggy, she would have packed some to take home for Sheng Zexi.

[Alert! Alert! Someone’s malice value toward the host has exceeded 70%! Host, please be careful!]

The sudden voice in her head nearly made Gu Jianing choke on her dumpling.

Luckily, she managed to swallow it in time.

What’s going on?

There really is a bad guy!

And with a malice value over 70%—that meant they’d take action within three days.

Which could very well mean today, or even soon.

Who could it be?

Was she really that unlucky? She finally got to go out, only to run into trouble.

While sipping her soup, Gu Jianing discreetly scanned the restaurant, quickly spotting the person flagged by her malice detector.

It was a tall, thin man sitting in a corner, eating. Though there were others at his table, it was clearly a shared table—he was alone.

This man had over 70% malice toward her!

Gu Jianing knew the system’s tagging was never wrong.

But she didn’t recognize him at all.

So what did he want from her?

Gu Jianing thought for a moment, then activated her “Future Glimpse” ability, choosing to see an hour into her own future.

An hour was enough to figure out what this man intended.

“Jianing, I’m done eating. Want to check out the supply and marketing cooperative?” Zhang Shuwan, still unaware, suggested.

“Sure.”

As they finished eating and got ready to leave, Gu Jianing took the opportunity to glance—seemingly by chance—at the tall, thin man who was also getting up to leave.

Almost immediately, the future vision flashed through Gu Jianing’s mind.

A few seconds later, she came back to herself, her eyes deep with meaning. So that’s how it is.

She couldn’t let this man off the hook!

As the two women left the restaurant, Gu Jianing noticed the man following them at a distance.

When they entered the supply and marketing cooperative, he followed them in as well.

Gu Jianing figured he was waiting for her to be alone, looking for the right moment to make his move.

Should she give him that chance?

For now, she focused on shopping. An hour later, both women’s arms were full of purchases.

Gu Jianing glanced around and saw that the tall, thin man was still patiently following her.

It seemed he was determined to act today.

“Jianing, I need to use the restroom,” Zhang Shuwan said as they left the store.

“I know where the public toilet is—I saw it when we arrived. Want to go now?”

“Okay.”

Gu Jianing had indeed noticed the public restroom earlier, but it was at the edge of a rather secluded alley.

She thought, He’s been following me for over an hour. I might as well give him a chance to make his move.

She was just that considerate, so she’d give him an opportunity.

The public restroom was indeed secluded—if you weren’t familiar with the area, you’d never find it. Gu Jianing had only spotted it by chance.

Right now, it was just the two of them.

“Jianing, I’m going in first—I really can’t wait. Watch our things, okay? If anything happens, call me and I’ll come right out,” Zhang Shuwan instructed.

“Okay.”

Zhang Shuwan put down her things and hurried into the restroom. Almost the moment she disappeared inside, Gu Jianing heard movement behind her.

Pretending not to notice, she quickly equipped an item she’d seen earlier in the system’s exchange shop.

Just as she finished, the footsteps behind her grew closer and more hurried.

Gu Jianing spun around. Sure enough, she came face-to-face with the tall, thin man.

He seemed surprised that Gu Jianing was so alert and had turned to face him.

But now that they were so close, he didn’t seem to care whether she saw him or not.

He pulled a handkerchief from his pocket and strode toward her, aiming to cover her mouth and nose.

Gu Jianing smiled.

The man was startled.

Why is she smiling? Doesn’t she realize I’m about to do something bad to her? Is she stupid?

Such a beautiful face—what a pity if she’s an idiot.

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Inside the restroom, Zhang Shuwan, who had been holding it in for ages, finally finished and felt completely refreshed.

Just as she was about to pull up her pants, she suddenly heard a loud bang from outside."