After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1303 - 1302: Sudden Incident

It would be more advantageous for Xiao Jingqi to go and report, bringing reinforcements swiftly. This would facilitate their capture more easily.

With this thought, Xiao Jingqi clenched her teeth and declared, "I will go report. You be cautious and remain unseen!"

"Once I return with help, we will make our move," Xiao Jingqi instructed.

Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi nodded and replied, "Do not fret; I will not act rashly. I shall simply observe from this vantage point."

Hearing Xia Chuyi's assurance, Xiao Jingqi finally felt a measure of relief and said, "I shall return shortly!"

After speaking, Xiao Jingqi hastened back along the path, intent on alerting the others.

Meanwhile, Xia Chuyi, true to her word, had no intention of revealing herself.

Xia Chuyi remained concealed within the alley, maintaining a watchful eye on Xia Lianlian and Mother Xia.

At this precise moment, Xia Lianlian, positioned ahead, was still scanning her surroundings.

Xia Chuyi's gaze also swept across the vicinity.

They were situated at a secluded corner of the park's lake, enveloped by trees, offering little of particular interest.

Given this corner's slight isolation, passersby were virtually nonexistent.

It was evident that Xia Lianlian and the individual she was to meet had deliberately selected this inconspicuous location.

However, the person Xia Lianlian was expecting seemed to be running late, as they had not yet appeared.

After a period of waiting, Xia Lianlian began to exhibit signs of impatience.

Just then, a man clad in work attire, his cap pulled low, ambled along the lake's edge towards them.

As he neared Xia Lianlian, he cast furtive glances all around.

Observing this, Xia Chuyi retreated further into the shadows of the alley, ensuring she remained out of sight.

Once she felt it was safe, Xia Chuyi cautiously peered out once more to observe the man in work clothes and Xia Lianlian.

The man in work clothes appeared to be conveying something to Xia Lianlian.

Due to the considerable distance, Xia Chuyi was unable to discern any of the conversation.

She only witnessed Xia Lianlian display a look of slight bewilderment after hearing the man speak.

Subsequently, she observed Mother Xia suddenly become extremely agitated and panicked.

In mere moments, the man in work clothes shoved Mother Xia, and with a distinct splash, she plunged into the lake.

This sequence of events transpired with such rapidity that Xia Lianlian lacked the opportunity to react.

Xia Chuyi, too, was taken aback by the sudden turn of events.

She then noticed Xia Lianlian's body trembling, her gaze fixed upon the lake.

Xia Chuyi immediately narrowed her eyes, concentrating her attention on the unfolding situation.

Was the man in work clothes intending to harm Mother Xia? And for what reason?

Moreover, why was Xia Lianlian not moving to save her own mother?

Contemplating these questions, Xia Chuyi's lips pressed together tightly.

From Xia Chuyi's position, she could not ascertain what was occurring with Mother Xia in the lake, leaving her ignorant of her condition.

Recollection suggested that Mother Xia was not a capable swimmer.

Despite Xia Chuyi's less-than-favorable feelings towards Mother Xia, this was undeniably a matter of life and death.

Her hands balled into fists as she watched intently.

At this critical juncture, Xia Chuyi remained undecided about whether to intervene.

Then, without any discernible words, the man in work clothes turned and departed.

He left Xia Lianlian behind, body still trembling.

Xia Lianlian seemed to hesitate for a moment, cast a glance in the direction the man in work clothes had gone, then surveyed the scene at the lake; finally, she stamped her foot and followed the man away.

Thus, the objective became clear: the man in work clothes' sole intention was to cause Mother Xia's demise.

Witnessing the departure of the man in work clothes and Xia Lianlian, Xia Chuyi had no time to ponder the man's specific motive for pushing Mother Xia into the lake...