After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1336 - 1335: Main Story Finale 8

"Go back!" Xia Chuyi stated firmly. "Go home and focus on your homework!"

No sooner had Xia Chuyi spoken than Mr. Guo, seated in the car, noticed Xia Pan.

"This child..." Mr. Guo inquired with a smile, observing Xia Pan. "Is she Young Madam Huo’s sister?"

Upon hearing Mr. Guo’s question, a flicker of wariness crossed Xia Chuyi’s face. "She is indeed my sister," Xia Chuyi replied, "though she can be a bit disobedient and doesn't care much for studying. I will escort her home now!"

As she finished speaking, Xia Chuyi moved to nudge Xia Pan along.

"Young Madam Huo..." Mr. Guo let out a deliberate sigh upon witnessing this. "This child is so bright, why not let her accompany Young Madam Huo? You both could come with me for a short while."

Xia Chuyi’s lips pressed into a tight line upon hearing this. She turned back, addressing Mr. Guo with a cool tone. "Mr. Guo, that will not be necessary."

"Panpan is definitely returning with our family," Xia Chuyi stated plainly. "If she doesn’t come back with us, the family will be worried."

"What's the fuss?" Mr. Guo dismissed her concerns with a smile. "It's just a small gathering; it won't take much time."

"Besides, aren't you here?" Mr. Guo continued, his gaze meaningful. "As long as Young Madam Huo is present, even if the family worries, you can smooth things over with a few words, and all will be well."

The underlying implication was that if Xia Pan were to accompany them, any potential "misunderstandings" later could be managed through Xia Chuyi, her sister.

As long as Xia Chuyi provided an explanation, everything would be resolved.

"Therefore, Young Madam Huo and this young lady should come with us," Mr. Guo declared with growing significance. "Otherwise, I might have to suspect, Young Madam Huo, that you are not being entirely sincere."

"After all, it seems you led your sister to believe you weren't coming to watch a movie," Mr. Guo added, his tone leisurely.

A cold glint flashed in Xia Chuyi’s eyes.

It was evident that Mr. Guo had taken note of Xia Pan’s earlier remark.

Mr. Guo had already surmised that Xia Chuyi might not be acting with complete sincerity.

Consequently, he conceived the idea of using the child as leverage.

"Young Madam Huo, and this young lady," Mr. Guo said, his smile widening cheerily. "Please, get in the car."

"Sister?" Seeing the turn of events, Xia Pan sensed that something was amiss.

Xia Chuyi pursed her lips, remained silent for a moment, and finally said, "In that case, I have no alternative but to accept your kind invitation."

At this juncture, even if Xia Chuyi desired to refuse, it seemed impossible.

Drawing Xia Pan closer, she spoke to her sister. "Panpan, Sister has something to attend to; please come with Sister."

"But you must be good, just like that first time you met Sister. Hold Sister’s hand tightly and stay by my side," Xia Chuyi instructed Xia Pan deliberately.

A hint of surprise flickered in Xia Pan’s eyes at these words.

The first time meeting Sister...

That memory was of being in a trafficker’s den.

Thus, with a suspicious flicker in her eyes, Xia Pan glanced towards Mr. Guo.

At that precise moment, Xia Chuyi gently pinched Xia Pan’s arm and whispered, "Remember to be obedient."

While Xia Pan was not exceptionally gifted, her upbringing in difficult circumstances had honed her ability to observe people and react accordingly.

Receiving both verbal and physical cues from Xia Chuyi, Xia Pan quickly nodded obediently. "Yes, Sister, I will be good!"