After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1272 - 1271: Asking the Reason

"Is there something about Shi Wu?" Ou Jun’s primary concern, as expected, was Huo Lixing’s young child.

"No." Xia Chuyi responded with a shake of her head. "I have something else I wish to discuss with you."

Upon hearing this, Ou Jun’s brow furrowed initially. He then cast a glance at his sister, his mind piecing together potential topics.

"Ahem, if it's not particularly urgent, perhaps we could discuss it another time? I have some pressing matters to attend to." Ou Jun shifted his gaze slightly, picked up a document, and addressed Xia Chuyi.

Witnessing this, Xia Chuyi understood perfectly that her elder brother wasn't truly occupied but was merely reluctant to engage in the conversation.

Calmly, Xia Chuyi stated, "Brother, you've already surmised what I intend to discuss, haven't you?"

"Some matters are unavoidable." Xia Chuyi looked at Ou Jun earnestly. "Brother, please tell me, what are your genuine thoughts regarding Jingqi?"

Xia Chuyi posed her question with unreserved directness.

With Xia Chuyi asking so frankly, Ou Jun found himself unable to evade the subject any longer.

After a brief pause, Ou Jun finally set down the document he was holding. He let out a soft sigh and declared to Xia Chuyi, "Jingqi and I, we are simply not a suitable match."

"Not suitable?" Xia Chuyi was momentarily stunned, raising her eyebrows slightly. She immediately followed up, "Big brother, 'not suitable' doesn't mean you dislike her, does it?"

Xia Chuyi had swiftly identified the crux of Ou Jun's statement.

"This..." Ou Jun hesitated for a moment before replying, "Chuyi, it's not as straightforward as you perceive."

Hearing this, Xia Chuyi regarded her elder brother. "Then, big brother, in what way is it complicated?"

"When it comes to matters of the heart, isn't it sufficient if you like her, and she reciprocates your feelings?" Xia Chuyi calmly reasoned with her elder brother.

She genuinely couldn't comprehend the source of his strong reservations.

"Big brother, you..." After a moment of contemplation, Xia Chuyi inquired further, "Big brother, are you still harboring thoughts of Fang Caiqin?"

"No." Ou Jun responded with an immediate and firm denial upon hearing Xia Chuyi's question.

"Really not?" Xia Chuyi tilted her head, scrutinizing Ou Jun intently.

"Truly not." Noticing his sister's skepticism, Ou Jun elaborated, "Fang Caiqin and I never shared that profound a connection..."

Mentioning Fang Caiqin, Ou Jun continued with a composed tone, "Between her and me, it was largely a matter of obligation."

At this juncture, Ou Jun paused briefly.

"Chuyi, let me be entirely candid," Ou Jun finally sighed, articulating his thoughts. "The reason I'm not reciprocating Jingqi's affections is that, from the depths of my heart, I genuinely believe we are incompatible."

Ou Jun's tone carried a particular gravity. "Chuyi, you are aware of the considerable age difference between Jingqi and myself."

"Furthermore, I am a man of the military, while Jingqi is a university student," Ou Jun explained to Xia Chuyi. "Therefore, at our core, we are fundamentally unsuited for each other."

Receiving this explanation, Xia Chuyi adopted a serious expression and countered, "Big brother, isn't there a significant disparity in our life paths between Shiqian and me as well? He's also in the military, and I'm a university student. So, big brother, do you believe Shiqian and I are also an unsuitable match?"

Ou Jun: ...

"Ahem, that wasn't precisely my intention," Ou Jun quickly clarified. "Your circumstances are distinct from ours. Although Shiqian is a military man, his maternal lineage hails from an academic background."

"Consequently, he and you can still find common ground."

"But I... what Jingqi desires, I fear I am simply incapable of providing."