After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1320 - 1319: Don’t Worry Too Much

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Previously on After Marrying the Officer...
Ou ZhenTing discusses his suspicions with his daughter, Xia Chuyi, about who the recent troubles are truly aimed at. While Xia Chuyi initially believes the attacks are targeting her, her father suggests they are more likely directed at her husband, Huo Shiqian. Meanwhile, rumors spread that Xia Chuyi "killed her mother," a fabrication instigated by a male college student with media connections. Xia Chuyi admits to her father and brother that she anticipated this, revealing she used her own mother as bait to draw out their enemies.

Fearing that Xia Chuyi might be bothered by the gossip, I overheard Ou Jun telling his sister, "I'll dispatch someone to the Police Station right away to get the details regarding this situation."

"Once there's any development, I'll instruct them to assist in quelling the rumors."

"Regarding those university students, I'll also reach out to them."

At this juncture, Ou Jun's expression turned somewhat stern as he declared, "Spreading falsehoods and defamation carries legal repercussions."

Witnessing her elder brother's evident anger, Xia Chuyi felt a pang of guilt.

Xia Chuyi had no desire to disclose to her family that she had used Mother Xia as a means to an end.

Otherwise, they would undoubtedly express their disapproval while simultaneously showing concern—censuring her for disregarding her own reputation and failing to prioritize her well-being.

Consequently, Xia Chuyi gave a slight nod and expressed her gratitude to Ou Jun, saying, "Thank you, Big Brother."

"However... Dad, Big Brother," Xia Chuyi continued, "I actually believe you don't need to be overly concerned about this entire affair."

"Wise individuals halt rumors," Xia Chuyi stated, "Slanderous accusations like 'matricide,' once the genuine truth surfaces, will naturally fade away."

"Therefore, Dad, Big Brother, you needn't fret excessively; simply allow events to unfold naturally," Xia Chuyi conveyed with tranquility.

To her astonishment, upon hearing Xia Chuyi's words, Ou ZhenTing immediately countered, "How could we possibly agree to that?"

"You are my daughter, and I cannot bear for you to endure even the slightest injustice!" Ou ZhenTing declared resolutely, "Junjun, make haste to the Police Station and ascertain the current status of the investigation?"

"Why haven't they apprehended the true perpetrator yet?" Ou ZhenTing expressed his considerable displeasure with the Police Station's performance.

"Understood, I shall depart immediately," Ou Jun responded with determination.

Subsequent to Ou Jun's departure, Ou ZhenTing addressed Xia Chuyi, stating, "Chuyi, I must still confer with your in-laws on this matter. For the time being, refrain from venturing outdoors, lest you be exposed to any further gossip."

Upon hearing this directive, Xia Chuyi offered a gentle smile and replied, "Dad, in truth, there is no necessity to conduct ourselves in such a secretive manner, for the more we attempt to conceal ourselves, the more outsiders might suspect my guilt."

"Furthermore, I have already secured tickets from the director to attend a movie screening," Xia Chuyi informed him, "Due to this recent incident, I have already postponed this engagement with the director once."

"Should I be compelled to reschedule again..." Xia Chuyi elaborated, "It might inadvertently fuel even more speculation from external sources."

Reacting to her statement, Ou ZhenTing paused briefly before conceding, "Your reasoning holds merit."

"Very well, let us proceed in this fashion," Ou ZhenTing decided, a frown creasing his brow, "When the appointed time arrives, ensure you are accompanied by ample bodyguards and endeavor to minimize contact with outsiders... no, avoid interacting with them altogether."

"In addition to such excursions, please forgo other social commitments to the greatest extent possible," Ou ZhenTing earnestly advised his daughter.

Acknowledging Ou ZhenTing's counsel, Xia Chuyi gave her assent, saying, "Alright, I shall adhere to your guidance."

Internally, she let out a quiet sigh of relief.

Xia Chuyi harbored a strong intuition that the individual orchestrating events behind Xia Lianlian was on the verge of revealing their identity.

At this critical juncture, should Xia Chuyi choose to remain secluded within her home, she might forfeit the opportunity to uncover the culprit.

However, it was evident that her adversary harbored no intention of ceasing their pursuit of Xia Chuyi.

Therefore, if this current strategy proves unsuccessful, another attempt would inevitably follow.

By consistently evading, Xia Chuyi would never ascertain the location of the subsequent snare.

It was a more prudent course of action to proactively provoke the adversary into exposing themselves.

Moreover, based on the totality of the circumstances, it appeared that the opposing party's objective was not to inflict fatal harm upon Xia Chuyi, but rather to irrevocably tarnish her reputation.