After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1301 - 1300: Tailing

Although logic dictated they should split up, proceeding alone meant Xia Chuyi would have only herself to depend on.

Xiao Jingqi harbored concerns; if she were merely accompanying Xia Chuyi, and an unforeseen event transpired, she might not be equipped to handle it.

Noticing Xiao Jingqi’s unease, Xia Chuyi offered reassurance, stating, "Jingqi, don't fret too much. Even if we go our separate ways, I’m still with you."

"As long as it's just the two of us," Xia Chuyi added with a gentle, composed smile, "nothing will go wrong."

"Then..." Observing Xia Chuyi's unwavering calm, Xiao Jingqi clenched her jaw and conceded, "Alright, we'll separate from them."

Consequently, the two soldiers who had been with them proceeded down one of the diverging paths.

Meanwhile, Xia Chuyi and Xiao Jingqi took the other route.

As if by some preordained, ill-fated connection, their progress along the alley brought them face-to-face with familiar figures.

Not long ahead, Xia Chuyi's eyes unexpectedly fell upon Mother Xia and Xia Lianlian, who were in the process of crossing the alley.

"Xia Lianlian!" Xia Chuyi whispered urgently upon spotting her.

"Where?" Xiao Jingqi immediately peered ahead, questioning Xia Chuyi, "Where are they? Are there others with them?"

As she spoke, Xiao Jingqi instinctively shielded Xia Chuyi.

Seeing Xiao Jingqi's protective stance, Xia Chuyi gently shook her head and said, "You needn't be so tense."

"I only saw Xia Lianlian and Mother Xia," Xia Chuyi clarified after a moment's consideration. "This situation aligns closely with my earlier predictions."

"Xia Lianlian is likely not allied with the individuals behind her."

"If they were, 'that person' would certainly not have permitted her to make that call to me."

Xia Chuyi elaborated on her deductions for Xiao Jingqi.

"Hmm, it's good that there aren't others involved," Xiao Jingqi nodded in agreement. "Let's report this to the captain immediately!"

Xia Chuyi, however, proposed a different course of action. "No, let's shadow them first. We can observe their destination and then inform my brother. Many haven't returned; they might have already vanished."

Xiao Jingqi showed a flicker of hesitation before responding, "Alright."

Thus, the two women resumed their pursuit, heading in the direction Xia Lianlian and Mother Xia had disappeared.

After continuing for some time, they indeed caught sight of Xia Lianlian and Mother Xia once more.

Subsequently, Xia Lianlian guided Mother Xia through a series of turns, leading them to a lakeside park.

Upon their arrival, Xia Lianlian and Mother Xia appeared to be engaged in a dispute.

"Lian'er, where are we going?" Mother Xia's voice was heard questioning her daughter. "We've been in hiding all these days..."

Mother Xia, her eyes brimming with sorrow, wiped away her tears and pleaded, "Lian'er, why don't we go find your husband?"

"Find him yourself if you want!" Xia Lianlian retorted, rolling her eyes at her mother's suggestion.

"Lian'er..." Xia Lianlian's dismissive response left Mother Xia feeling even more wronged, her eyes welling up further.

"Fine, just follow me!" Xia Lianlian declared, looking at Mother Xia with thinly veiled disdain. "I certainly won't treat you poorly!"

Despite her words, Xia Lianlian harbored a selfish thought: Humph, if Mother Xia held no further value, Xia Lianlian wouldn't bother associating with her.

Next, Xia Lianlian surveyed her surroundings, her gaze fixed ahead.

"Is this the place? The location they instructed me to bring her to..." Xia Lianlian paused, scanning the area with slight confusion.

Indeed, Xia Lianlian had brought Mother Xia to this particular spot as directed by the individuals who had given her specific instructions.

"But, bringing someone here, will the plan really unfold as intended?" Xia Lianlian voiced her growing doubts.

"What plan?" Hearing Xia Lianlian's murmurs, Mother Xia immediately inquired, "Lian'er, what are you talking about?"