After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1318 - 1317: Ou ZhenTing’s Guilt and Fury

Witnessing a destitute country aunt being subjected to mistreatment by affluent individuals, the young man's inherent sense of justice ignited. He swiftly moved to shield Mother Xia, declaring, "Auntie, please accompany us. Rest assured, I will absolutely prevent anyone from harming you again!" The young man was convinced that Xia Chuyi intended to harm Mother Xia. Upon hearing the young man's declaration, Ou Jun's brow furrowed. While he was constrained at the Police Station, his original intention outside had been to detain Mother Xia and pursue the matter from there. However, the present circumstances presented a distinct challenge. "Brother..." At this critical juncture, Xia Chuyi gently took his arm and, shaking her head, signaled, "Let her go." Ou Jun's objective was to trace the antagonist, whereas Xia Chuyi's strategy was to lure the enemy out of hiding. What was the ultimate goal of the mastermind orchestrating all of this? This was Xia Chuyi's paramount concern. Nevertheless, she chose not to elaborate on this to Ou Jun, understanding that he would likely object if he knew the full extent of her plan. Though still somewhat displeased upon hearing his sister's words, Ou Jun merely pursed his lips and released Mother Xia. After Mother Xia departed with the young man and his companion, Xiao Jingqi inquired, "Captain, shouldn't we have followed them?" Before Ou Jun could respond, Xia Chuyi interjected, addressing Xiao Jingqi, "There's no need for that. The college student diligently recorded his personal information at the Police Station." With nowhere else to turn, Mother Xia would naturally gravitate towards the student couple, Xia Chuyi explained calmly. Furthermore, when the authorities apprehended the true culprit, they would be notified to return to the Police Station collectively, Xia Chuyi articulated her reasoning. Xia Chuyi's deduction was quite sound. "Let's leave it for now," Ou Jun stated, his expression remaining somewhat vexed, yet he continued, "We'll discuss other matters once we're home." For their group, more pressing issues remained—namely, speculating and uncovering the identity of the person orchestrating these events. Upon returning to the Ou Family residence, everyone promptly briefed Ou ZhenTing on the unfolding situation. "What, they are attempting to frame Chuyi?" Ou ZhenTing exclaimed upon hearing the news, his hand striking the table forcefully. "This is utterly outrageous!" Witnessing her father's fury, Xia Chuyi quickly moved to pacify him, saying, "Dad, please don't be angry!" "Not angry? How could I possibly not be angry?" Despite his daughter's attempts at calming him, Ou ZhenTing remained incensed. "Dad made a vow, upon your return to the Ou Family," he recounted, his voice tinged with emotion, "that he would provide you with the utmost comfort, protect you eternally, and ensure your life was free from worry..." As he spoke, Ou ZhenTing's eyes welled up slightly. "Yet, now, one incident after another, someone is persistently targeting you!" "But Dad?" he lamented, slamming the table again. "Your father is powerless!" "Is this how a father should be?" Ou ZhenTing declared, striking the table once more with great force. "I am utterly unworthy of being called a father!" Observing Ou ZhenTing's profound distress, Xia Chuyi immediately reassured him, "Dad, this is not your fault..." "One can evade a thousand thieves, but one cannot guard against a single rogue's attempt indefinitely," Xia Chuyi stated gently. "Dad, you have already given your all." Xia Chuyi's understanding and comforting words only amplified Ou ZhenTing's emotional turmoil. "Enough, let us set this aside for the moment," Ou ZhenTing decided, his gaze shifting to his daughter. "Regarding the individual behind all of this... Chuyi, do you have any insights?"