After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1248 - 1247: Helping to Conceal

"Senior brother, you've arrived?" Cradling the baby, Xia Chuyi beamed at Ou Cong.

Noticing the scene, Song Zhicheng chuckled as well and remarked, "Hmm, of course, I had to come for you and Huo Shiqian’s baby’s one-month celebration."

While talking, Song Zhicheng glanced at the child nestled in Xia Chuyi’s embrace and asked, "Is this your child?"

"He’s growing so beautifully, resembling you and Huo Shiqian alike." Song Zhicheng offered his genuine praise.

Yet, as Song Zhicheng uttered these words, something seemed to jog his memory, dimming his gaze faintly.

It went without saying—Xia Chuyi could tell Song Zhicheng was likely mulling over Jiang Fengqi once again.

"Yes, this is my son. Nicknamed Huo Shiwu, full name Huo Lixing." Xia Chuyi gave a gentle smile while introducing the baby to Song Zhicheng.

At those words, Song Zhicheng hesitated briefly before saying, "Eh, wasn’t he supposed to be called Jin Bao?"

Xia Chuyi: ...

"Not exactly?" Spotting Xia Chuyi’s helpless look, Song Zhicheng felt instantly surprised and awkward, "Sorry, I heard it from your second brother..."

Midway through, Song Zhicheng pinpointed the issue.

Evidently, the name "Jin Bao" had been suggested by Ou Er himself.

"Cough cough." Song Zhicheng cleared his throat lightly twice and commented, "Shiwu’s a great nickname—it pairs nicely with yours."

"Huo Lixing works well as a full name too." Song Zhicheng added, "Forge ahead with determination."

"Thank you." Xia Chuyi replied with a smile.

By chance, both overlooked the "Jin Bao" matter.

Following a bit of small talk, Song Zhicheng suddenly said, "Chuyi, there’s actually a favor I’d like to ask from you."

"What is it?" Tilting her head curiously, Xia Chuyi inquired.

"It’s really no big deal, just concerning my hand injury..." Song Zhicheng spoke with a touch of hesitation.

Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi caught on and eyed Song Zhicheng’s right hand, noting, "Oh right, senior brother, I nearly forgot to check—how’s your right hand these days?"

"Did the medicine from the doctor Shiqian found for you prove effective?" Xia Chuyi pressed Song Zhicheng.

Just like with Wang Zicheng, this so-called "doctor" was a stand-in Huo Shiqian had arranged to mask Xia Chuyi’s medicinal cuisine.

When Xia Chuyi brought it up, Song Zhicheng responded at once, "Thanks for your concern, Chuyi—my hand’s doing well now."

"The doctor mentioned that with steady rehabilitation, it’ll fully recover before long," Song Zhicheng expressed earnestly, "so thank you and Huo Shiqian."

At that, Xia Chuyi shook her head, saying, "No need, we hardly did a thing—just connected you with the ’doctor’..."

In reply to Xia Chuyi, Song Zhicheng shook his head too, insisting, "I still owe you thanks; without you, my hand..."

Smiling at his words, Xia Chuyi said, "Senior brother, you’re too formal—we truly didn’t help much."

Still, Song Zhicheng shook his head, replying, "Thanks are necessary..."

Hearing this, Xia Chuyi swiftly switched topics, saying, "Let’s not dwell on that. Oh right, senior brother, you mentioned needing my help earlier—what’s it about?"

Xia Chuyi steered the conversation directly.

Noting the shift, Song Zhicheng let out a soft sigh and explained, "It’s nothing serious, just my injury... I’d appreciate if you and Huo Shiqian could keep it under wraps from others..."

Naturally, the "others" meant Jiang Fengqi.