After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1306 - 1305: So Many Coincidences

The events unfolded with startling smoothness, from Lian’er’s initial call to Xia Chuyi’s subsequent arrival with pursuers to track Lian’er, culminating in them finding her at this very spot.

Xia Chuyi remembered how Lian’er and Mother Xia had waited there for an extended period – a remarkably coincidental timing, as it was only after Xiao Jingqi departed that the man in work clothes materialized.

Following this, the man swiftly conversed with Mother Xia before forcefully pushing her into the water.

Faced with such a predicament, Xia Chuyi had no alternative but to reveal herself.

As fate would have it, a pair of college students who frequented this location daily happened to appear.

Moreover, in another stroke of luck, one of these students possessed swimming abilities, and the other was proficient in first aid, leading to Mother Xia’s successful rescue.

Upon regaining consciousness, Mother Xia’s immediate accusation was that Xia Chuyi had attempted to harm her.

Based on Xia Chuyi’s understanding of Mother Xia, such a grave statement would not be uttered lightly.

This suggested that the individual in work clothes likely fed Mother Xia information, perhaps along the lines of "Xia Chuyi intends to harm Mother Xia."

This, in turn, would have caused Mother Xia to firmly believe Xia Chuyi was responsible for the assault.

Simultaneously, to shield Lian’er, Mother Xia’s words deliberately omitted Lian’er’s involvement and the true perpetrator, the man in work clothes.

Xia Chuyi contemplated the situation: considering Lian’er’s actions throughout this ordeal… it seemed probable Lian’er was unaware of the full extent of the plot.

Alternatively, perhaps Lian’er possessed partial knowledge, but not the complete picture.

If she had known everything, Lian’er would likely not have brought Mother Xia to Beijing, nor would she have called to taunt Xia Chuyi.

It was highly probable that all these machinations were orchestrated by those assisting Lian’er’s escape and the shadowy figures behind the scenes.

What Xia Chuyi couldn't fathom was why every move seemed to be directed squarely at her.

At this juncture, Xia Chuyi had definitively discarded the notion that the mastermind was targeting the Ou or Huo families.

Whether it involved spreading malicious rumors about Xia Chuyi’s past or falsely accusing her of "killing Mother Xia,"

to be blunt, these actions would have had minimal actual consequence for Xia Chuyi.

The only tangible impact would be on Xia Chuyi’s reputation.

And if Xia Chuyi's reputation were damaged, what benefit could it possibly bring to others or specific individuals?

Xia Chuyi remained perplexed.

Observing Xia Chuyi’s silence, the male college student interpreted it as an implicit admission. He helped Mother Xia up and declared, "You truly are heartless!"

"Hmph, my brother and sister are employed by Capital City Daily. You heartless woman, just wait to be exposed by the media and face imprisonment!"

Upon hearing the male student’s words, Xia Chuyi merely cast a calm glance his way.

A connection to a newspaper? That was yet another striking coincidence.

Having meticulously unraveled the entire conspiracy, Xia Chuyi surprisingly felt a profound sense of calm. She began, "She and I..."

Xia Chuyi looked directly at Mother Xia.

"She and I were indeed purportedly mother and daughter over two decades ago," Xia Chuyi stated calmly, "but that was because, more than 20 years ago, she took me from my parents, causing me to be estranged from my biological family for two decades."

Although Xia Chuyi did not state it explicitly,

her implication was clear: this separation was Mother Xia’s responsibility from the past.

"Later, upon learning the truth, I severed all ties with this individual and was reunited with my biological parents. Furthermore, I am now married with children," Xia Chuyi continued, her composure unwavering. "I have neither motive nor reason to risk breaking the law by pushing her into the water."

Hearing this explanation, the female college student lowered her head, appearing lost in contemplation.