After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1251 - 1250: The Complex Situation of the Guo Family

After receiving Huo Shiqian’s orders, Xiao Wang promptly told Guo Jiumin, "Mr. Guo, you’ve traveled such a long way to the Capital City; on behalf of our chief, I offer our deepest thanks!"

"Thus, I’ll escort Mr. Guo to the table and share some drinks with him to show our appreciation for his arduous journey." Xiao Wang mirrored Guo Jiumin’s grin, looking utterly "sincere."

"Wonderful!" Guo Jiumin boomed, oblivious to Xiao Wang’s scheme to intoxicate him.

Once Xiao Wang had ushered Guo Jiumin off, Huo Shiqian pivoted and headed back into the room to locate Xia Chuyi.

The instant Huo Shiqian entered, Xia Chuyi—who had just settled the child into the crib—couldn’t resist questioning, "Who’s this Mr. Guo? What’s his story? Does he hail from G City’s Guo family?"

"Correct." Huo Shiqian nodded, withholding nothing from Xia Chuyi.

"He’s Guo Jiacheng’s younger uncle," Huo Shiqian explained, "the old master’s late-life offspring—but not from the same mother as Guo Jiacheng’s father."

"Different mothers?" Xia Chuyi creased her brow and probed, "From a stepmother?"

"No." Huo Shiqian shook his head, stating, "Born out of wedlock."

At that, comprehension dawned on Xia Chuyi.

Guo Jiumin counted as an illegitimate son.

"He once enjoyed immense favor from the old master, threatening Guo Jiacheng’s father’s standing." Huo Shiqian continued evenly, "Yet ultimately, Guo Jiacheng’s father prevailed."

"That’s why, despite his years, Guo Jiumin lingers as merely a chief." Huo Shiqian remarked steadily.

This revelation gave Xia Chuyi a clear picture of Guo Jiumin’s plight.

As an illegitimate child in the Guo family, his role and standing remained profoundly uneasy.

Indeed, while Guo Jiumin and Huo Shiqian both bore the chief title, the identical rank hid stark disparities.

Achieving chief status at Huo Shiqian’s age heralded limitless horizons.

Yet Guo Jiumin, mired at chief with his bastard roots and past clashes against the Guo family head...

Fate had sealed Guo Jiumin’s scant prospects for ascent.

Besides, among chiefs, wielding true authority versus lacking it created a chasm.

Real power opened doors to garner achievements, after all.

Absent chances for feats, promotions stayed a distant dream.

In G City, Guo Jiumin ranked among those bereft of substantial clout.

"I see." Xia Chuyi shared her insight, "Is he scheming to rise? Hence cozying up to the Huo and Ou families?"

"Unclear for now." Huo Shiqian responded coolly to his wife, "Regardless, steer clear of unrelated affairs."

Recognizing her husband’s intent to ease her mind, Xia Chuyi nodded and replied, "I understand."

"Perfect." Huo Shiqian affirmed, "Chuyi, Xiao Wu’s appeared twice already—no need to show him again."

This signaled she should stay put too.

Grasping her husband’s hint at once, Xia Chuyi affirmed, "I understand."

Their exchange concluded, Huo Shiqian tenderly kissed her before exiting anew to host the guests.

Afar outside, Huo Shiqian eyed Guo Jiumin, narrowing his gaze faintly, then veered toward the study.

There in the study, Huo Shiqian swiftly rang the G City line—to extract details from Guo Jiacheng.