After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1279 - 1278: Penetrated Insight?

Though the words of praise were directed at Xia Chuyi, a sense of unease settled over her, and her brow immediately knitted in a deep furrow.

"Mr. Guo, what exactly do you mean by that?" Xia Chuyi directly questioned Guo Jiumin. "Are you investigating me? Investigating the Ou Family?"

In the best-case scenario, Guo Jiumin's statement could be interpreted as him having coincidentally stumbled upon information regarding Xia Chuyi's affairs through various channels.

However, taking a more serious view, this man might be deliberately prying into her life, probing the Ou Family's affairs, and perhaps even the Huo Family's secrets.

Nevertheless, upon hearing Xia Chuyi's pointed question, Guo Jiumin maintained his smile. "Young Madam Huo, there is truly no need for you to be overly concerned."

"I merely possess a slight interest in matters of business as well," Guo Jiumin elaborated. "It is purely by chance that I have become aware of Young Madam Huo's current circumstances."

"I, Guo, truly believe that Young Madam Huo is an exceptional heroine within the business arena!" Guo Jiumin exclaimed with evident admiration. "Therefore, I, Guo, wish to inquire if any opportunity exists for me to collaborate with Young Madam Huo?"

Collaborate?

Xia Chuyi's gaze turned towards Guo Jiumin.

His words and demeanor increasingly struck her as peculiar.

Yet, Xia Chuyi found herself entirely without any concrete evidence to suggest that Guo Jiumin harbored any malevolent intentions.

Consequently, Xia Chuyi simply offered a shake of her head and replied, "I apologize, Mr. Guo. At present, the majority of my focus is dedicated to my family and my child."

"As such, all other endeavors must regrettably be set aside for the time being," Xia Chuyi stated deliberately, a subtle hint of regret coloring her tone.

Upon hearing her response, Guo Jiumin displayed little discernible emotion, merely remarking, "Is that so? That is indeed a pity."

"However, I, Guo, am genuinely seeking an avenue for collaboration with Young Madam Huo." Guo Jiumin's eyes suddenly held a deeper, more significant meaning as he continued. "Should Young Madam Huo contemplate any future plans, I implore you to remember to include me, Guo, in them."

Guo Jiumin's closing remarks sent a ripple of unease not only through Xia Chuyi but also through the director and Li Kexin, who sensed that something was amiss.

Fortunately, after uttering those words, Guo Jiumin swiftly followed up with, "In any event, my sincerity is laid bare. I sincerely hope Young Madam Huo will give this matter careful consideration."

"Now then, esteemed guests, I have other pressing matters to attend to and must take my leave," Guo Jiumin announced to the assembled group before departing with a subtle, squinting smile.

At this, Li Kexin and the director exchanged a knowing glance.

"Farewell, Mr. Guo!" Li Kexin said promptly.

"Yes, take care, Mr. Guo!" the director echoed.

It was evident they harbored no desire to detain him further.

Of course, Guo Jiumin had never intended to linger.

Still maintaining his smile, he waved a farewell to the small group and then led his entourage away from the celebratory banquet.

Once Guo Jiumin had departed, the director and Li Kexin shared another meaningful look.

"Ke Xin, this Mr. Guo..." the director began, clearly wanting to voice his thoughts.

However, midway through his sentence, the director shifted his attention to Xia Chuyi. "Chuyi, do you happen to be well-acquainted with Mr. Guo?"

"Why do I get the distinct impression that he seems remarkably familiar with you?" the director inquired, a note of puzzlement in his voice.

Xia Chuyi offered a slight shake of her head. "I am not particularly close with Mr. Guo. Our only encounter was a brief meeting at my family's full-month celebration banquet."

As far as Xia Chuyi could recall, in both her previous existence and the current one, she had never known this man prior to that event.

It was solely at her own son's one-month banquet that she had first laid eyes on Guo Jiumin.

Still, he was undeniably a director of national-treasure caliber; his ability to discern people's characters was remarkably accurate.

Prompted by the director's observation, Xia Chuyi suddenly felt a wave of enlightenment wash over her.

Indeed, what had been subtly troubling her all along was the peculiar gaze Guo Jiumin directed her way—it seemed as though he already possessed complete knowledge?

And if he genuinely knew everything... that only deepened Xia Chuyi's bewilderment. From where, on earth, did Guo Jiumin derive such confidence that he believed he had seen through her completely?