After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1217 - 1216: The Investment Matter

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Previously on After Marrying the Officer...
Mrs. Ou dismissed Ou Cong from the evening walk, ordering him to pack while the family escorted pregnant Xia Chuyi. Jiang Shuqin joined eagerly, teasing the aggrieved Ou Cong who insisted on walking with his future niece tomorrow. Shuqin whispered to Chuyi that a boy would dumbfound him, amid light gender speculations. Xiao Jingqi noted the chemistry between Shuqin and Ou Cong to Ou Jun, confidently claiming her own insider clarity. Ou Jun then informed Chuyi her real estate project had resumed construction.

The property project Ou Jun mentioned ties directly to Li Kexin, the director's close friend.

Back then, Xia Chuyi had intended to meet Li Kexin.

Yet her journey to Ling County stopped that from happening.

Afterward, she shared the details with her big brother, urging him to connect with Li Kexin.

Once the project's legitimacy was verified, she hoped her big brother would pour funds into it.

In Xia Chuyi's eyes, this was a rare golden opportunity, so even without her own chance to invest, her brother could step in for the Ou Family.

Unexpectedly, Ou Jun ended up investing alongside Huo Shiqian—the Ou and Huo families pooled their resources under Xia Chuyi's name.

Essentially, Xia Chuyi lifted not a finger yet claimed the project at no cost.

Reflecting on this, Xia Chuyi shook her head in helpless amusement.

After a moment's reflection, Xia Chuyi spoke earnestly to Ou Jun, "Brother, I haven't invested a single cent, so any profits should be divided by shares among the family..."

But at these words, Ou Jun burst into laughter, replying, "You kid, why bother spelling this out to the family?"

Xia Chuyi shook her head in response, explaining, "It's not about being overly precise with the family; it's that this property's future value is enormous... and I contributed zero funds..."

"Even if we tally Shiqian's share as mine..." Xia Chuyi pressed on, "it still feels unfair to the family." That nagging guilt weighed on her.

Ou Jun chuckled lightly at this, observing, "Chuyi, the confidence in your tone suggests you know this property is set to sell out completely."

What was that about "seem to sell out"?

No mere "seem"—this property was destined to fly off the shelves.

Still, Xia Chuyi held her tongue on that.

"Brother, regarding this..." Xia Chuyi paused thoughtfully before speaking, eager to convince him further.

Ou Jun swiftly cut her off, declaring, "Enough, since you're set against gaining from the family... we'll view this investment as our gift to you and Shiqian's child..."

"Once the baby arrives, we'll transfer the investment into the child's name," Ou Jun added. "Fair enough, right?"

These words hit Xia Chuyi like a jolt—what dwelled in her womb felt less like an infant and more like prime real estate and stacks of cash.

Yet what did it change for her?

All the same, with Ou Jun framing it as a present for the child, Xia Chuyi—as a mother-to-be—lacked any real ground to object.

Her brother, for one, wouldn't hear of it anyway.

Thus, the issue wrapped up neatly.

With that resolved, Ou Jun mentioned, "Li Kexin hopes you'll head to G City once the property finishes."

"Property complete? Off to G City?" Xia Chuyi shook her head firmly. "I'll be deep in maternity leave—no way I'd find the time."

Ou Jun nodded with a grin, "Spot on, so I skipped asking you and turned down the invite on your behalf."

"Though when your movie investment hits theaters, Li Kexin could drop by then," Ou Jun had noted yesterday. "He'll likely want a meeting."

Xia Chuyi had zero qualms about that.

Truth be told, G City would be out of the question for her then.

Plus, as the director's trusted friend, Li Kexin showing up for the premiere made a casual meetup feel perfectly organic.

"Fine, I'll carve out time to see him when it happens," Xia Chuyi replied calmly after a brief pause.