After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1204 - 1203: Reversed Odds

They clung to each other fiercely for what seemed like forever before finally separating.

"No matter what happens to the child," Huo Shiqian cradled Xia Chuyi’s face and repeated firmly, "No matter what, he’ll always be the most precious treasure we cherish together."

"Mm." Xia Chuyi gazed into the resolve shining in Huo Shiqian’s eyes and replied, "This child will surely be the most treasured one we both adore."

"It’s just that..." A faint smile suddenly appeared on Xia Chuyi’s lips as she added, "Actually, we don’t have to be so negative about it."

"Husband, you know I possess that miraculous ’Medicinal Food,’" Xia Chuyi suggested subtly, "Uncle Guo mentioned a one-in-a-thousand chance for the child to be healthy. But with my help, perhaps I can turn those odds around."

Xia Chuyi encircled him with her arms, appearing somewhat bashful in front of Huo Shiqian, and murmured, "There’s a one-in-a-thousand chance our child will be healthy."

Huo Shiqian stood frozen in shock at her words.

The child’s situation had delivered a massive blow to him, causing him to completely overlook Xia Chuyi’s "miraculous Medicinal Food."

As an expectant father, Huo Shiqian had endured a whirlwind of emotions that day.

Today’s chaos surpassed even the intensity of commanding soldiers on the battlefield at the border.

"Chuyi, you..." Huo Shiqian gulped nervously while staring at her, then asked, "Does that mean our child will be healthy?"

Xia Chuyi shook her head in response and admitted, "Truthfully, I can’t guarantee it with absolute certainty."

"So, husband, you must take this gamble alongside me."

Despite Xia Chuyi’s words, Huo Shiqian embraced her even tighter and declared, "This isn’t a risk anymore—it’s no gamble at all..."

Flipping a one-in-a-thousand chance wasn’t a true risk by any means!

Yet, after a brief hesitation, Huo Shiqian let out a gentle sigh and continued, "If the child still faces issues in the end..."

"Like I promised earlier, I might not offer him a glorious destiny, but I’ll absolutely make sure his life remains free of worries," Huo Shiqian vowed with unwavering determination.

"Mm." Xia Chuyi’s lips curved into a soft smile upon hearing Huo Shiqian’s resolute tone, and she affirmed, "No matter what happens, we’ll ensure he’s truly happy."

"Mm." Huo Shiqian nodded in agreement.

With that, the couple finalized their choice.

"About this issue, Chuyi, stay silent—I’ll inform your parents," Huo Shiqian stated once their discussion concluded.

"Then I’ll have to impose on you," Xia Chuyi replied with a hint of apology, resting against him.

The spouses were fully aware they’d encounter fierce opposition.

Yet, revealing the Medicinal Food’s secrets to the elders proved impossible.

Even if shared, belief might elude them.

In truth, both Mrs. Gu and Mrs. Ou had their ailments healed by Xia Chuyi’s Medicinal Food.

However, their ailments never started as utterly dire cases.

Xia Chuyi had genuinely showcased the Medicinal Food’s wonders through Xia Ming and Wang Zicheng.

No words needed for Xia Ming’s recovery; being young, his growing intelligence seemed entirely natural.

Regarding Wang Zicheng, Xia Chuyi offered no direct treatment whatsoever.

Thus, the pair resolved to keep the baby, accepting the elders’ likely view of them as reckless.

In all this, voicing their stance—be it from Xia Chuyi or Huo Shiqian—would invite heavy criticism.

With Xia Chuyi now expecting, the fault would squarely land on Huo Shiqian.

They’d even settled on who’d shoulder the responsibility.

"Concerning Ling County... Chuyi, I’ll exhaust every effort to hunt down the culprit," Huo Shiqian declared abruptly, his gaze blazing with intensity.