After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1342 - 1341: Main Story Finale 14

"Young Madam Huo, how is this show of sincerity from me?" Guo Jiumin inquired from Xia Chuyi.

How is it?

Not great!

Xia Chuyi calmly questioned, "Mr. Guo, do you understand the offense of meddling in border affairs?"

"Young Madam Huo is being dramatic," Guo Jiumin responded, "I'm merely experiencing some unusual forebodings; how can you label it interference?"

Upon hearing Guo Jiumin's words, Xia Chuyi narrowed her eyes and finally stated, "Mr. Guo, do you happen to know Xia Lan?"

When "Xia Lan" was mentioned, a subtle shift occurred in Guo Jiumin's eyes, and he remarked, "Xia Lan... Speaking of that individual, I do indeed know such a person."

"She is your country cousin, correct?" Guo Jiumin asked with a deliberate smile, "Is there another motive behind you bringing her up, Young Madam Huo?"

At this, Xia Chuyi responded, "Mr. Guo, shouldn't you be demonstrating some sincerity?"

"I brought up Xia Lan; could it be that Mr. Guo fails to grasp the implication?" Xia Chuyi gazed at Guo Jiumin with a purposefully knowing expression and spoke.

In that moment, Guo Jiumin's eyes flickered once more, and he said, "Young Madam Huo, are you implying that you and Xia Lan are of the same ilk?"

With a mere subtle inquiry, Xia Chuyi managed to elicit the answer she sought.

Indeed, it was Xia Lan!

However, Xia Chuyi remained unaware of how Xia Lan had evaded Guo Jiacheng's surveillance and become entangled with this Mr. Guo.

After a moment of thought, Xia Chuyi declared, "Whether we share the same nature... I believe I must meet Xia Lan to ascertain this."

"Xia Lan... Mr. Guo, she should be in your company, should she not?" Xia Chuyi stated deliberately.

It is said one must know oneself and one's enemy; Xia Chuyi wished to encounter Xia Lan to uncover precisely what Xia Lan knew and the extent to which she had informed Guo Jiumin.

Guo Jiumin, oblivious to Xia Chuyi's true intentions, responded, "If you wish to meet her... it is not entirely impossible."

"However, Young Madam Huo, should you not also display a measure of sincerity?" Guo Jiumin pressed.

"Sincerity?" Xia Chuyi replied, "I shall place a call to my family, informing them that I am safe. Is that sufficient sincerity?"

Hearing this, Guo Jiumin expressed a hint of displeasure, stating, "How can that possibly be construed as sincerity..."

"Why not?" Xia Chuyi interjected, "The movie is drawing to a close. If my family realizes I have vanished, what do you imagine their reaction will be?"

The moment Xia Chuyi concluded her statement, Guo Jiumin erupted into laughter, exclaiming, "Young Madam Huo, do you truly believe that given my audacity in undertaking this, I have not made comprehensive arrangements?"

This implied that Guo Jiumin possessed no fear.

"Moreover," Guo Jiumin continued with a deliberate smirk, "I am merely extending an invitation for a conversation to Young Madam Huo; how could this possibly be deemed a disappearance?"

Acknowledging Guo Jiumin's words, Xia Chuyi calmly nodded and said, "Mr. Guo is exceptionally well-prepared... I have no doubt about that."

"However," Xia Chuyi continued, "considering her presence here with me... this aspect was likely not part of Mr. Guo's original strategy, was it?"

Xia Chuyi added, "One need not dread all things, only that a minor deviation might precipitate a significant alteration."

Her words carried a distinct layer of veiled meaning.

Guo Jiumin, however, failed to discern her subtle hint, merely offering a light chuckle and remarking, "What significance does it hold? Since she is your relative, as long as we reach a mutual understanding..."