After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1219 - 1218: Pulling the Wool Over Their Eyes

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Previously on After Marrying the Officer...
Xia Chuyi arranged for Ou Jun to inform Li Kexin about the movie opportunity while awaiting news and preparing for childbirth. Ou Cong, motivated by the family's gift for the child, returned to G City to earn money for his niece's future. After passing the first trimester, Xia Chuyi requested to visit Youwei for business updates, but her parents expressed concern over her exertion, leading her to invoke medical advice for beneficial activity.

"Babies in their mother’s womb can hear and sense the outside world," Xia Chuyi explained, "that’s why prenatal education is so important."

"Staying idle at home the entire day," Xia Chuyi declared with utmost seriousness, "wouldn’t that just teach the baby laziness?"

"Really, is that true?" Xia Chuyi’s reference to those foreign experts left Mrs. Ou completely astonished.

A touch of hesitation crossed Mrs. Ou’s face as she glanced toward her husband.

"Chuyi, are foreign experts truly claiming this?" Ou ZhenTing mulled it over briefly before questioning Xia Chuyi.

A figure of such prominence as Ou ZhenTing couldn’t deny that foreign science surpassed domestic achievements in this age, much like the earlier DNA advancements.

Xia Chuyi’s assertion was potent enough to unsettle even Ou ZhenTing’s convictions.

Grasping the moment perfectly, Xia Chuyi seized it, "Dad, Mom, why on earth would I keep something like this from you?"

"Being confined indoors constantly harms both me and the baby," Xia Chuyi continued, "so I ought to carry on with my duties in proper measure."

"I must show the baby that true living means maximizing every opportunity and applying one’s full capabilities."

Once Xia Chuyi delivered her profound lecture, Ou ZhenTing and his wife stayed quiet.

At last, Mrs. Ou relented, "Alright then... when heading to ’Youwei,’ avoid street food, and bring Jingqi or some other bodyguard..."

"Jingqi it is!" Xia Chuyi cut in swiftly before Mrs. Ou wrapped up, "She knows me better, and as a girl, she’ll make things easier for me."

Xia Chuyi’s words prompted nods from both Ou ZhenTing and Mrs. Ou.

"Indeed, Jingqi fits perfectly," Mrs. Ou conceded, "though word is she shines brilliantly in the military..."

"Pulling her here just to guard us would squander her impressive skills."

"Yet, it was her personal choice," Mrs. Ou sighed, shaking her head, "no idea what your brother was thinking by allowing it."

Xia Chuyi grinned at that and replied, "Jingqi might simply adore our family, or share some destined ’fate’ with us."

A sly undertone laced her statement.

"Fate?" Mrs. Ou echoed, nodding along with Xia Chuyi’s words, "Could be."

"Especially since she’s your junior high schoolmate by coincidence." Mrs. Ou remained oblivious, her focus fixed on Xia Chuyi.

With that in mind, Xia Chuyi chose silence.

Truth be told, the dynamic between her brother and Xiao Jingqi still hung in uncertainty.

Ever since Xia Chuyi first detected the vibe, up to this point, Ou Jun and Xiao Jingqi showed zero development.

Romantic affairs must unfold at their own pace, naturally.

As such, Xia Chuyi avoided meddling excessively.

Following the exchange, Xia Chuyi earned her slice of "personal freedom."

Come evening, Xia Chuyi shared the news with Huo Shiqian.

"Heading to ’Youwei’?" Huo Shiqian considered it momentarily before assuring his wife, "That’s acceptable if it’s only ’Youwei.’"