After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1266 - 1265: Uncle Ou Is Leaving

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Previously on After Marrying the Officer...
A few days after Huo Shiqian's departure, the director invited postpartum Xia Chuyi to the screening of her invested movie, expressing deep gratitude and mentioning Li Kexin's desire to thank her personally. Though occupied with breastfeeding, Xia Chuyi agreed to attend if time permits. Visiting her son, she found her brothers doting on him, with Ou Cong gloomily announcing his return to G City for business, reacting sadly to her casual agreement.

Ou Cong appeared utterly dejected and downcast.

Xia Chuyi had to suppress a chuckle. Shaking her head, she remarked, "It’s not like I’m pushing you to go, alright? You were the one who insisted on heading to G City for business back then."

"If leaving the family is too hard for you, just return home, you know." Xia Chuyi spoke with deliberate calmness.

Though filled with reluctance at these words, Ou Cong shook his head resolutely and replied, "How could I possibly do that?"

"Business in Capital City can’t hold a candle to G City," Ou Cong declared. "Chuyi, you have no idea—G City is full of fresh starts and endless chances!"

Did Xia Chuyi not know?

Xia Chuyi knew all too well.

In her past life, right at this moment, she had been among those developing G City.

Truth be told, no matter the age or period, succeeding through your own efforts requires not just the right moment but also starting capital.

From time immemorial, earning the first fortune has always been tough, while growing money with money proves far simpler.

That’s why Xia Chuyi fully backed Ou Cong’s trip to G City.

G City stood at the peak of the current wave, precisely when fortunes were shifting dramatically.

"Bro, if opportunities abound there as you claim..." Xia Chuyi gave her second brother a faint smile and added, "...shouldn’t you rush back sooner to grab that perfect timing?"

Perfectly grasping the reasoning, Ou Cong still muttered in complaint, "You’re right, but..."

"I just can’t stand leaving Little Jinbao behind!" Ou Cong exclaimed, his face twisted in distress. "He’s so tiny—if I go, will he even recall having an uncle like me?"

Xia Chuyi: ...

Truthfully, not even Huo Shiqian had been this overly emotional when departing.

"Second Brother, you know Jin Bao is still so young." Xia Chuyi pointed out, "He might recall you now, but soon enough, time will make him forget regardless, right?"

"Better to wait till he grows older and memories stick. Visit often then, and he’ll surely remember you." Xia Chuyi delivered these words with striking composure.

In response, Ou Cong sighed, "Ah, guess I’ll have to see it that way."

"I’ll head to G City, earn a fortune, and get Jin Bao tons of fancy new toys!" With those words, Ou Cong’s spirits lifted noticeably.

Xia Chuyi: ...

During their chat about the details of Ou Cong’s return to G City, Xia Chuyi caught surprising news—Jiang Shuqin planned to accompany him.

"What was that?" Stunned, Xia Chuyi pressed her second brother, "Shuqin’s joining you in G City?"

"Yeah, weren’t you aware?" Ou Cong nodded, rubbing his head as he asked Xia Chuyi, "Didn’t Shuqin mention it to you?"

"Mention what?" Xia Chuyi eyed her second brother suspiciously.

Deep down, Xia Chuyi wondered: Could my second brother and Jiang Shuqin have already broken through that window paper?

Just then, Ou Cong continued, "Hey, that girl’s in her final year now, isn’t she? Time for an internship."

"G City’s an open hub these days, drawing tons of foreigners." Ou Cong explained, "That’s why Shuqin’s tagging along this time."

"I’ll make sure to line up an awesome internship spot for her!" Ou Cong pounded his chest proudly.

Xia Chuyi: ...

At times, she truly believed heaven had specially "gifted" her second brother Ou Cong’s mind—filled solely with empty space.