After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1350 - 1349: Main Story Finale 22

Guo Jiumin cast a displeased look at Xia Lan and stated, "Alright, Young Madam Huo has made your acquaintance. There’s no need for you to linger here any longer."

At this, Xia Lan didn't dare utter another word. She bit her lip and departed from the study.

Once Xia Lan was gone, only Xia Chuyi and Guo Jiumin remained in the room.

With a disingenuous smile and a facade of benevolence, Guo Jiumin turned back to Xia Chuyi, inquiring, "So, Young Madam Huo, have you given my proposition any thought?"

"Well..." Xia Chuyi lowered her gaze, feigning deliberation, and responded, "I still wish to ponder it further..."

The moment Xia Chuyi finished speaking, a flicker of annoyance crossed Guo Jiumin's features.

"Young Madam Huo, your sincerity seems somewhat lacking," Guo Jiumin remarked pointedly.

Xia Chuyi feigned caution, shaking her head and replying, "It's not a matter of insincerity; rather, I don't fully grasp, Mr. Guo, what precisely your intentions are."

"After all, I'm not particularly fond of relying on foreknowledge," Xia Chuyi added deliberately, "I worry that excessive use might attract unwanted attention from higher powers."

Guo Jiumin offered a slight smile upon hearing her words and said, "Rest assured, Young Madam Huo. While I indeed wish to collaborate with you, I will naturally handle any complications that arise."

"Furthermore, my sole aim is to leverage your unique aptitude for commercial gain, to earn a modest profit," Guo Jiumin flashed a grin. "So, Young Madam Huo, you can set your mind at ease."

Set her mind at ease?

How could that possibly be?

If the objective was merely to amass some extra wealth, why would it necessitate involving both her and Xia Lan?

Xia Chuyi harbored suspicions that Guo Jiumin harbored ulterior motives.

Naturally, Xia Chuyi did not betray even a hint of her suspicion this time.

She maintained her gaze upon him, her hesitant demeanor unwavering.

Observing Xia Chuyi's continued indecision, Guo Jiumin finally revealed a degree of impatience. "Young Madam Huo, let us dispense with the pretense. You received a call from the border today, did you not?"

Here it comes!

Guo Jiumin was finally broaching the subject!

"Well..." Xia Chuyi responded with feigned uncertainty, "I did receive a call... however, I'm unsure if I should trust its contents."

"Moreover, I cannot ascertain with certainty if this particular call truly originated from that location," Xia Chuyi deliberately conveyed. "After all, would such sensitive military intelligence be divulged so carelessly?"

Guo Jiumin nodded and stated, "Young Madam Huo, to be candid, it is indeed true."

"What?" Xia Chuyi played along, her expression feigning utmost shock. "This is actually true?"

"Yes," Guo Jiumin affirmed. "It is true, precisely because my sources conveyed this information to you."

"Oh..." Xia Chuyi responded, now adopting an air of manufactured panic. "What should I do? What am I to do?"

"Young Madam Huo, there is absolutely no need for panic," Guo Jiumin declared with confidence, witnessing her apparent distress. "While Huo Shizhang may be facing some peril, I have my own personnel stationed in that region."

"Consequently, I can extend assistance to Huo Shizhang, provided that you, Young Madam Huo, choose to align yourself with me," Guo Jiumin stated meaningfully. "Then, I shall undoubtedly aid you in ensuring Huo Shizhang's safety."

Aid her in saving Huo Shiqian?

Ha, Guo Jiumin was merely attempting to deceive her.

Furthermore, Guo Jiumin's admission of having personnel at the border unequivocally confirmed his entanglement in border affairs.

Put simply, Guo Jiumin was resolutely determined to ensnare Xia Chuyi into his illicit operations.