After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1296 - 1295: Stalling for Time

"That’s right, I did it!" Xia Lianlian declared with animosity towards Xia Chuyi, "I specifically desired to expose your true colors, wanting everyone to see you as a hypocrite and ruin your reputation!"

Faced with Xia Lianlian’s seething demeanor, Xia Chuyi was left speechless.

"Xia Lianlian... you desire my downfall that intensely, yet do you realize the rumors have already faded?" Xia Chuyi inquired, shaking her head as she spoke over the phone.

Upon this revelation, Xia Lianlian retorted, "So what if they’ve faded? People have ceased their open chatter, hmph, but deep down, they’ve already seen through your deception!"

"From this moment on, no matter your destination, even if no one vocalizes it, their gaze upon you will forever recall those past events!" Xia Lianlian ominously proclaimed.

Listening to Xia Lianlian’s venomous words, Xia Chuyi’s understanding dawned instantly.

It became clear that Xia Lianlian was not ignorant of the rumors subsiding; precisely because she knew this, she had called to provoke Xia Chuyi.

However, Xia Lianlian’s scheme had completely backfired.

The truth was, Xia Chuyi held very little concern for this entire affair.

Consequently, Xia Chuyi calmly stated, "The innocent remain untainted, the corrupt stay corrupt."

"Wise individuals allow rumors to cease," Xia Chuyi added with tranquility, "I pay no heed to baseless accusations."

At this juncture, Xia Chuyi grew weary of the pretense with Xia Lianlian and directly demanded, "Tell me, who is pulling your strings?"

As she spoke, Xia Chuyi discreetly observed the guards’ actions.

The house guards had already initiated the signal tracking device.

Unaware on the other end of the line, Xia Lianlian continued her tirade.

"Someone is backing me? You wish to know?" Upon hearing Xia Chuyi’s question, Xia Lianlian, instead of concealing, proudly boasted, "Hmph, I refuse to tell you!"

"Regardless, it's someone you wouldn't dare to provoke!" Xia Lianlian declared with an air of superiority.

"Oh, someone I can’t provoke..." Xia Chuyi mused, deliberately drawing out her words, "I have the formidable backing of the Ou and Huo families..."

"With the combined might of our two families, the only entity I couldn't possibly provoke would be the Wan family, wouldn't it?" Xia Chuyi speculated, guiding the conversation, "So, is it Wang Zijian leading the charge from behind you?"

"However, if their influence stems from the Wan family, there’d be no necessity for such clandestine tactics; they could simply overwhelm our two families," Xia Chuyi reasoned, deliberately slowing her speech to grant the guards more time to prepare the tracking equipment.

"Furthermore, Xia Lianlian, are you not aware? The very rumors you disseminated were precisely quelled with the assistance of Wang Zijian’s intervention," Xia Chuyi continued, her logic unfolding, "Therefore, the individual orchestrating this from behind the scenes is evidently not affiliated with the Wan family."

At this moment, Xia Chuyi’s gaze flickered towards the guard fitted with headphones, who was meticulously operating the tracking apparatus.

The guard gave Xia Chuyi a subtle signal, indicating the need to prolong the phone conversation.

Noticing this gesture, Xia Chuyi gave a slight nod, her hand forming a silent gesture of comprehension.

"Then... I truly cannot fathom anyone who could possibly outrank both the Ou family and the Huo family..." Xia Chuyi's cadence became even more deliberate, "Xia Lianlian, are you absolutely certain the person behind you possesses such immense power?"

"Could it be that your own simplicity has led you astray, and you've been manipulated?" Xia Chuyi probed, her tone carefully chosen.

"Who are you calling simple-minded?" Hearing Xia Chuyi's insinuation, Xia Lianlian instantly erupted in anger, retorting, "I believe it is you who possesses a simple mind!"