After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1180 - 1179: Xia Chuyi Learns the Truth

Following Aunt Xia’s declaration, Uncle Xia wore a stern expression. "What are you implying? Do you truly believe I would side with Xia Lianlian?"

"Who can say for sure!" Aunt Xia snorted in response.

She clearly held onto her doubts.

"Regardless, your future actions will speak for themselves," Aunt Xia concluded.

Meanwhile, in the Capital City, Xia Lianlian stared at her phone in complete disbelief.

They actually dared to cut the line on her?

A wave of fury washed over Xia Lianlian.

Typical country folk—absolutely devoid of manners!

Despite her rage, Xia Lianlian had little choice but to dial the number for Ling County again shortly after.

To her dismay, she discovered that Uncle Xia’s resolve in Ling County had hardened significantly.

Whether she played the victim or begged for sympathy, Uncle Xia remained completely indifferent.

Essentially, regarding any matter involving Xia Chuyi, Uncle Xia was absolutely uncompromising.

This left Xia Lianlian so frustrated that she nearly ground her teeth to dust.

For several days, every attempt Xia Lianlian made to reach out was rejected by her uncle.

During this period, Mother Wang checked in to see how the arrangements were coming along.

How could she explain the situation?

Xia Lianlian didn't dare speak the truth.

"It is coming along, very soon..." Xia Lianlian replied with a vague excuse.

"Well, speed it up then," Mother Wang insisted. "By the way, your cousin has her heart set on a particular dress, so be a dear and buy it for her, will you?"

Mother Wang spoke with an air of complete entitlement.

Upon hearing this demand, Xia Lianlian was so infuriated she felt like throwing up blood, but she could only stammer, "Very well, fine..."

But she soon realized that, beyond the issues with the franchise, Ling County refused to provide her with a single cent.

Finally, panic began to set in for Xia Lianlian.

Desperate, she manufactured an excuse and secured a train ticket to Ling County.

She departed in secret, not even informing Wang He of her plans.

However, she maintained a sense of confidence; provided she secured the funding and the franchise, the Wang family would never hold it against her.

On the flip side, without that money or the franchise,

her situation would surely become dire.

With no other option, Xia Lianlian went all in and departed for Ling County.

News of her departure reached Xia Chuyi shortly after she left.

"Are you telling me that Xia Lianlian is on her way to Ling County?" Xia Chuyi asked with a frown. "Whatever could be her motive for returning there?"

"Considering the circumstances, it is likely your uncle has finally cut off her financial support," Huo Shiqian suggested, offering his perspective to Xia Chuyi.

It was common knowledge that Xia Lianlian had been habitually asking Uncle Xia for money.

However, as long as Uncle Xia was willing to provide it, it hadn't been Xia Chuyi's place to interfere.

After all, while he wasn't her blood relative, he was indeed Xia Lianlian’s uncle.

"Do you think she went back to pester him for more money?" Xia Chuyi asked with concern.

Huo Shiqian only shook his head. "It is difficult to say for sure."

"How do you think we should handle this?" he asked her.

Xia Chuyi knit her brows. "I am truly not sure..."

After a moment of careful thought, she told Huo Shiqian, "Shiqian, let's ask Director Chang to keep a close eye on the situation in Ling County for now."

"If Xia Lianlian starts making unreasonable demands, I will make the trip personally." Though clearly unsettled, Xia Chuyi reached her final decision.

Huo Shiqian pulled his wife into a gentle embrace. "Do not worry, everything will work out."

"Trust in your uncle and the others," he reassured her.

Xia Chuyi nodded softly. "I hope so."