After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1286 - 1285: Huo Shiqian’s Call

Following his discussion with Xia Chuyi, Ou Jun retired to his study to reach out to his associates. Regardless of Xia Lianlian’s intentions, in the present circumstances, Xia Chuyi found himself with little recourse beyond seeking assistance in locating the missing person. While Xia Chuyi sat patiently awaiting updates, his phone suddenly rang. It was Huo Shiqian, calling from his current mission location. The call originated from the border, where Huo Shiqian was engaged in a clandestine operation. Xia Chuyi had anticipated a considerable delay before receiving any communication from him. Consequently, the unexpected call from her husband filled Xia Chuyi with both surprise and elation. "Honey, how are things on your end?" Xia Chuyi immediately inquired, her voice brimming with happiness and apprehension as she recognized Huo Shiqian’s voice. Hearing his wife’s joyful tone, Huo Shiqian offered a slight smile. "Rest assured, everything here is proceeding without a hitch and all is well," he replied. "And how about you? How are things at home?" Huo Shiqian then asked. "Has your son, Shi Wu, been causing you any trouble?" Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi chuckled. "Not at all. My son is exceptionally well-behaved... you know him, don't you?" she added. "Besides, even if Shi Wu were to cause trouble, could you possibly fly back immediately to help mete out discipline?" Xia Chuyi playfully asked her husband, holding the receiver. Huo Shiqian responded calmly from the other end of the line, "If he gives you any trouble, I’ll certainly take note and address it upon my return to Beijing." Hearing her husband’s words, Xia Chuyi’s eyes crinkled into a smile. After all, what wife wouldn’t appreciate such attentiveness from her husband? However… "Don’t worry, Shi Wu is very good," Xia Chuyi assured him. "Honestly, I’ve never encountered a more obedient child than my son!" She spoke with unwavering certainty and evident pride. "Mm," Huo Shiqian concurred. "Shi Wu is indeed very well-behaved." "Apart from Shi Wu himself, how are you and everyone else at home faring?" Huo Shiqian inquired further. "Is everything alright with all of you?" When Huo Shiqian posed his question, Xia Chuyi promptly responded, "Just relax and concentrate on your mission; everything is perfectly fine at home." Her voice carried a particularly tender quality. She deliberately omitted any mention of Xia Lianlian’s involvement or her encounter with Guo Jiumin. "Mm," Huo Shiqian replied, his voice softening upon hearing Xia Chuyi’s words. He then continued, "Chuyi, I’m calling today because I anticipate being out of contact for a period." "But don’t be concerned; it’s merely a temporary silence," Huo Shiqian reassured her. "I will reach out again once the mission is successfully concluded." His tone was remarkably steady, as if discussing a mundane matter. On her end, Xia Chuyi registered his words with a brief pause. "Honey… you must take utmost care of yourself out there," she urged. Her voice was laced with genuine concern. "Remember, you have a wife and child now; you must cherish yourself for our sake," Xia Chuyi impressed upon her husband with solemnity. Hearing Xia Chuyi’s heartfelt plea, Huo Shiqian fell silent for a moment on the other end of the line. After a short interval, he responded with serious gravity, "Mm, I will." "Mm, you absolutely must remember," Xia Chuyi reiterated. "Mm, I will remember," Huo Shiqian affirmed. The weight of the conversation settled upon them both.