After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1229 - 1228: Xia Chuyi’s Confusion
Previously on After Marrying the Officer...
Clad in a long-sleeved jacket with hands stuffed in his pockets, Song Zhicheng gazed at the airport's passenger boarding gate—the spot from which Jiang Fengqi and Wang Zicheng had just departed.
Xia Chuyi grasped the situation right away upon seeing this.
Song Zhicheng had shown up to send off Jiang Fengqi.
"Brother Song..." Xia Chuyi felt a touch confused, "Why didn't you head inside?"
After all, Song Zhicheng had even shown up for Jiang Fengqi's wedding.
For merely seeing someone off now, why was Song Zhicheng hesitant to appear?
"I'll go check with Brother Song." Xia Chuyi decided, telling her husband.
Without pausing for his reply after speaking, she tugged Huo Shiqian along toward Song Zhicheng.
Xia Chuyi completely overlooked how the Huo Shiqian she dragged was eyeing the distant Song Zhicheng with a knowing look.
Clearly, Huo Shiqian appeared aware of certain details.
Before long, Xia Chuyi and Huo Shiqian reached Song Zhicheng.
"Brother Song!" Xia Chuyi shouted energetically the moment she neared him.
Just then, Song Zhicheng, lost in contemplation while staring at the boarding gate, jolted back to the present at the sound of her voice.
"Chuyi?" Song Zhicheng turned to her, eyes filled with apology, and remarked, "Sorry, I didn't spot you two."
"No big deal, we just noticed you ourselves." Xia Chuyi shook her head with a grin at Song Zhicheng, "Brother, you came to bid farewell to Senior Sister too?"
"Why didn't you go in?" Xia Chuyi questioned Song Zhicheng, still puzzled.
A trace of sorrow flickered in Song Zhicheng’s eyes at her words, yet he managed a faint smile and replied, "No, school matters held me up, so I arrived late."
"Really?" Xia Chuyi cocked her head, skepticism lingering as she probed Song Zhicheng.
"Absolutely." Song Zhicheng let out a light chuckle and added, "What else would it be?"
What else could it possibly be?
"Fine then, Brother..." Xia Chuyi gave a soft sigh and noted, "Arriving sooner would've let you join the goodbye."
"Senior Sister Jiang's departure means who knows when she'll return." Xia Chuyi voiced with feeling.
"Yeah, arriving earlier would've been better." Song Zhicheng glanced back at the boarding gate upon Xia Chuyi’s words, his tone laced with unspoken depth.
Some opportunities slip away no matter what—lateness is lateness, and the plane's already taken flight with its passenger.
With that in mind, Xia Chuyi offered, "Oh yeah, Brother, did you drive here solo? Join us for the ride home if you like."
Song Zhicheng smiled at the suggestion, "Thanks, but no—the family car's here with me."
Xia Chuyi nodded upon hearing this from Song Zhicheng, "Got it then, no ride from us. I'm not too nimble these days, so let's catch up another time."
"Sure." Song Zhicheng responded with a smile.
Together, the group departed the airport.
"Hey, Chuyi, birth's coming up soon, isn't it?" Song Zhicheng asked Xia Chuyi as they walked, "I'll drop by the Ou Family to see you all once the baby's here."
"Sounds good." Xia Chuyi nodded in agreement.
Beyond the airport lay a set of stairs to descend.
Her large belly made things tough for Xia Chuyi, who moved cautiously with tiny steps.
Noticing this, Song Zhicheng naturally reached out his left hand to steady her.
"Chuyi, watch your step." Song Zhicheng urged right away, his face etched with worry.