After Marrying the Officer-Chapter 258 - 2058, are you leaving?

Xia Chuyi was moved and said to Aunt Xia, "Thank you for understanding."

"Actually, I’m fine; it’s just my second brother who will have it harder." She sighed as she continued.

"Cough, cough." Now, Uncle Xia knew it was his time to make a statement.

"Chuyi, your mother... if you don’t acknowledge her, then don’t."

"Let’s do as you planned—Heshan Village, we had decided not to go back anyway; let your mother have the house there."

"As for Xia Chengzong, I’ll help him out more in the future."

"This lad values relationships, he surely won’t neglect your mom."

"With this, there is a satisfying resolution."

With those words, the matter was considered settled.

"Hmph!" Aunt Xia snorted and said, "Chuyi, just like your uncle said, we’ll help Xia Chengzong more."

"You just focus on your college exams, running your shop, saving up for your dowry!" Aunt Xia scolded.

Xia Chuyi: ...

Why had things circled back again?

"Uncle, Aunt, Brother Shi Qian and I have something else to take care of; we need to leave now!" Since everything had been said, it was time for her to take her leave!

Seeing that it was getting late, Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia did not hold them back.

"Alright, you guys head back; be careful on the road," Aunt Xia instructed.

At the last minute, she suddenly remembered to ask, "Oh, isn’t Xiao Huo returning to the army in a couple of days? My hometown still has a lot of New Year goods! When the time comes, take more with you to the army!"

Aunt Xia said enthusiastically, "Don’t refuse; we’re family now. Take these things and tell Xiao Wang and the others it’s a treat from Chuyi!"

Xia Chuyi: ...

"Okay." Huo Shiqian gave a gentle response, truly not refusing.

"Brother Shi Qian, the police matter is quite urgent; let’s hurry up and leave!" Saying so, she dragged him away from the hospital.

Once they left the hospital, the cold wind blew and it was surprisingly chilly.

The man beside her wrapped his arms around her, blocking the wind, and said softly, "Chuyi, you have a good uncle’s family."

He felt fortunate for her: Uncle Xia’s family truly treated his little girl as their own kin.

Her body warmed, her heart warmed too, and Xia Chuyi smiled, "Yeah, my uncle and his family are great."

"Mm," Huo Shiqian said.

"By the way, Brother Shi Qian, are you really leaving soon?" Suddenly, Xia Chuyi asked him.

The man behind her was silent for a few seconds.

"Mm," the man quietly said, "tomorrow."

Xia Chuyi turned her whole body around, blurting out, "Why didn’t you tell me?"

As the words escaped, she realized her tone carried a trace of grievance.

Huo Shiqian was silent.

After a while, he said, "The crackdown is almost over. The army has sent a new assignment."

Xia Chuyi stared at him with pursed lips, feeling unwillingness arise in her heart.

"Can’t you..." She stopped mid-sentence.

Never mind, she shook her head.

Xia Chuyi directly buried herself into his embrace, hugging him tightly, and said, "Brother Shi Qian, when you return to the army, remember to write to me."

"Mm," Huo Shiqian said softly.

The little girl’s voice continued from his embrace, "Write a very long letter; you promised me."

Huo Shiqian: ...

Sighing, gently stroking her head, he promised his little girl, "Alright, I’ll keep my promise, always."