After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1298 - 1297: Tracking and Locating

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Previously on After Marrying the Officer...
Xia Chuyi confronts Xia Lianlian after learning that Huo Shiqian's mission is tied to the Guo Family. Xia Lianlian tries to assert that the Ou and Huo families are no longer secure, implying Huo Shiqian might not return. Xia Chuyi, angered by the remark about Huo Shiqian, attempts to discern who from the Guo Family is backing Xia Lianlian, suggesting Xia Lianlian is merely a pawn being used.

Xia Chuyi calmly stated, "If you reveal the truth, I can let go of the past and allow you to be reunited with your husband and child."

"Who wants to reunite with them..." Xia Lianlian immediately fired back upon hearing this, "That's not what I desire!"

"Xia Chuyi, stop trying to pry information out of me!" By this point, Xia Lianlian seemed to finally grasp the situation and declared, "You just wait to lose everything and become a laughingstock for the entire Capital City!"

With that, Xia Lianlian abruptly ended the call.

It was quite evident that Xia Lianlian's sole purpose in calling was to provoke Xia Chuyi.

However, through this conversation, Xia Chuyi had managed to glean some potentially useful information.

Simultaneously, this call also deepened her existing uncertainties.

Who was behind this, and why were they targeting her, as well as the Huo and Ou families?

If this were a matter of competition, it didn't make sense. The Guo family, based far away in G City and holding dominance over its military district, why would they need to contend with the Ou and Huo families?

Furthermore, with the current period of relative peace, such fierce competition within the military seemed unlikely.

Even if competition was the motive, why would the opposing party choose Xia Chuyi as their point of entry?

In essence, many aspects of this situation remained perplexing, impossible to unravel through mere contemplation alone.

Unable to find answers through thinking, Xia Chuyi decided to set the matter aside for the moment.

"Well? Did you manage to track the call?" Xia Chuyi inquired of the guard.

"Yes, we did!" The guard's eyes lit up upon hearing Xia Chuyi's question. He set down his headset and replied with firm certainty.

Xia Chuyi's own eyes brightened in response. "Truly? That's wonderful news!"

The fact that they had successfully traced the call meant that all her efforts in the conversation and maneuvering with Xia Lianlian had not been in vain.

"So, precisely where was the call made from?" Xia Chuyi pressed further.

The guard then provided the precise location.

It appeared that Xia Lianlian, perhaps sensing a need for caution, had made the call from a public telephone booth.

Consequently, apprehending her immediately would be an impossible feat.

Meanwhile, having received the update, Ou Jun and Ou ZhenTing had already returned.

"How did it go? What did you find out?" Ou ZhenTing immediately asked his daughter upon entering.

"The trace led to a public phone booth," Xia Chuyi replied to her father. "So, locating her will require some additional effort..."

Upon hearing Xia Chuyi's words, Ou ZhenTing exchanged a knowing glance with his son, Ou Jun.

Though Xia Chuyi had not completed her statement,

the unspoken implications were perfectly clear to both Ou ZhenTing and Ou Jun.

At this juncture, Ou Jun declared, "I will personally lead the team this time. I'll handpick trusted individuals and we will proceed discreetly."

Evidently, their shared concern stemmed from the previous attempt. The news had leaked when they went to apprehend Xia Lianlian, resulting in her escape before they arrived.

This time, ensuring such a mishap did not occur again was paramount.

This was the very reason Ou Jun resolved to lead the operation himself.

The objective was swift and decisive action!

Having made his decision, Ou Jun promptly summoned his most dependable subordinates, preparing to set out for the traced location to initiate a covert search and apprehension operation.

At this moment, after a brief period of contemplation, Xia Chuyi addressed her father and older brother. "I am going with you."

"Absolutely not. We have no idea about Xia Lianlian's current situation. It's far too dangerous for you to accompany us!" Ou Jun immediately voiced his strong objection.