After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1300: 1299: Encountering a Fork in the Road
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Xia Chuyi and his brother must conduct their search separately.
Before they parted ways, Ou Jun repeatedly stressed, “Chuyi, you absolutely cannot stray from Jingqi’s side!”
Because Xia Chuyi was present, Ou Jun had also brought Xiao Jingqi along, assigning her the role of Xia Chuyi’s bodyguard.
“Chuyi, remember, you need to stay with Jingqi at all times. If you spot anyone suspicious, don’t act impulsively. Inform me first, and I will handle the situation!” Ou Jun further instructed.
Xia Chuyi nodded obediently in response. “Yes, big brother. Rest assured, I will absolutely not leave Jingqi’s sight and will definitely not act alone.”
Seeing Xia Chuyi’s obedient reply, Ou Jun reluctantly nodded. He then turned to Xiao Jingqi and said, “Jingqi, remember, you must not let Chuyi wander off.”
“If you encounter anyone suspicious, quickly notify me,” Ou Jun commanded Xiao Jingqi sternly.
“Mhm, don’t worry. I will definitely protect Chuyi well,” Xiao Jingqi immediately responded with seriousness to Ou Jun’s words.
Upon hearing Xiao Jingqi’s reply, Ou Jun’s expression became even more grave. “Not only must you protect her, but you also need to protect yourself. Both of you must stay safe!”
“Mhm.” Xiao Jingqi’s eyes brightened immediately upon hearing this. She exclaimed loudly, “Yes, we will definitely stay safe!”
Seeing this, Ou Jun finally nodded with satisfaction.
After another round of instructions, they separated to commence their search.
Subsequently, Xiao Jingqi and Xia Chuyi, escorted by two additional bodyguards, proceeded in a different direction from Ou Jun, initiating their investigation.
Following Ou Jun’s explicit instructions, Xiao Jingqi kept a firm hold on Xia Chuyi throughout their journey. “Chuyi, you must not run around!”
“You have to stay with me, don’t get separated from me!” Xiao Jingqi chattered non-stop. “Remember this, you must remember!”
Xia Chuyi: …
Had Xiao Jingqi completely forgotten that she was Xia Chuyi’s junior disciple?
“Jingqi, are you already acting like my sister-in-law before even getting married?” Xia Chuyi teased, shaking his head deliberately at Xiao Jingqi.
In response to Xia Chuyi’s remark, Xiao Jingqi quickly retorted, “Oh, Chuyi, what are you saying… Even if that weren’t the case, due to our current relationship, and as a soldier, I am obligated to protect you!”
Initially, Xiao Jingqi seemed a bit shy when she said this, but by the latter half of her statement, she was already pounding her chest, earnestly and seriously making the promise to Xia Chuyi.
Seeing her earnestness, Xia Chuyi replied, “Alright, my future sister-in-law, the valiant soldier. We will do as you say…”
Along the designated route, after making inquiries for a while, they soon gathered some valuable information.
It turned out there were several areas nearby with a high diversity of residents.
In simpler terms, the presence of any suspicious or unusual individuals would be less likely to draw attention in these locations.
Naturally, in the Capital City, being the nation’s capital, people from all walks of life converge, making such areas not uncommon.
These were precisely the kinds of places where Xia Lianlian and her associates were most likely hiding.
Therefore, Xia Chuyi and his companions resolved to investigate these areas first.
However, upon arriving at this district with its complex population, they were faced with a fork in the road.
Observing the diverging paths, Xiao Jingqi immediately showed hesitation. “Given the current circumstances…”