After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1212 - 1211: Suspicions Abound

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Previously on After Marrying the Officer...
Uncle Xia resolutely rejected Mother Xia's pleas, collapsing her in despair, as he refused further forgiveness for her actions. He declined to visit Xia Lianlian, filled with hatred and regret over bringing her to Ling County, which led to Chuyi's poisoning. Recalling an anonymous letter that revealed Xia Lianlian's identity, Uncle Xia searched for it with Director Chang Luhui at his home, but it had mysteriously vanished. Chang Luhui deemed the disappearance suspicious and reported it to superiors in the Capital City, where Huo Shiqian received the news.

"Ask your uncle when he received the letter." From the other side of the phone, Huo Shiqian gravely directed Chang Luhui, "Next, verify the post office records using that date."

"Try to trace where the letter originated from," Huo Shiqian methodically commanded, "Ring me back once you get any updates."

"Yes." Chang Luhui replied over the line before hanging up.

In the Capital City, right after Huo Shiqian ended the call, Xia Chuyi approached with curiosity, "Was that Director Chang calling? What's going on? Reaching out all the way to this place..."

With "here," Xia Chuyi obviously referred to the Ou Family.

Chang Luhui phoning the Ou Family made Xia Chuyi suspect something was brewing.

Yet Huo Shiqian shook his head, replying, "It's no big deal, just an update on my uncle's condition."

Knowing how his wife tended to fret, Huo Shiqian concealed the issue of the anonymous letter.

"This event has left my uncle feeling deeply remorseful." Huo Shiqian noted.

At Huo Shiqian's words, Xia Chuyi softly sighed, "Uncle and the rest bear no fault in this affair..."

"They're far more distressed than me if anyone is." Xia Chuyi shook her head, "Still, on this occasion, I stand with you completely; I truly cannot pardon Xia Lianlian."

Huo Shiqian nodded as he drew her into an embrace, "I get your emotions."

"In handling this, we merely detained Xia Lianlian without seeking her death."

"Thus, I'm certain my uncle will comprehend our position."

"Hmm." Xia Chuyi leaned into him, "I know uncle will definitely side with us."

"It's just..." Xia Chuyi let out a sigh.

As she had pointed out, the situation placed her in an awkward bind.

As the couple chatted.

"Chuyi, your medicinal food is all set—come drink it now!" Xiao Jingqi's lively voice abruptly filled Xia Chuyi's room.

Soon, Xiao Jingqi showed up in front of them, bearing the medicinal food.

Trailing behind came Mrs. Ou, "Chuyi, you both come eat; Mom prepared heaps of healthy, yummy dishes!"

Faced with this, Xia Chuyi and Huo Shiqian paused their conversation.

At the dinner table, Ou Family members started loading Xia Chuyi's plate with food.

"Packed with vitamins, Chuyi, have plenty..." Mrs. Ou served her some veggies.

"Super nutritious, Chuyi, eat up..." Ou ZhenTing added a rib to her plate.

"Loaded with protein, Chuyi, dig in..." Ou Jun placed some egg for her.

"Chuyi, try this—it's highly nutritious too!" Xiao Jingqi eagerly pitched in, serving food to Xia Chuyi.

After everyone's turn, Xia Chuyi's plate towered with diverse dishes.

This scene... evoked memories of their early days as family for Xia Chuyi.

Exactly like those times, Xia Chuyi looked toward Huo Shiqian.

Her glance signaled a plea for Huo Shiqian to deflect some of the food 'barrage'.

Catching her look, Huo Shiqian nodded in agreement.

"Let's sip a bowl of soup before the meal." Huo Shiqian suggested composedly.

He then fetched a bowl, scooped the medicinal food Xia Chuyi had made, and offered it to her, "The doctor specified this medicinal food must be consumed daily."