After Marrying the Officer

Huo Shiqian stared at her unwaveringly, watching her for a while with a calm tone, he slowly said, "Xia Chuyi, I came to see you today to discuss the findings of my investigation."

The voice was calm, void of emotion.

She felt relieved; thankfully, Huo Shiqian wasn't pursuing the matter!

Adopting a serious expression, she nodded earnestly at him, saying, "Comrade Huo Shiqian, please speak."

Huo Shiqian glanced at her expressionlessly, and the sense of oppression returned.

She realized this man took the formality of address very seriously.

Pretending not to understand his dissatisfaction—and since she had decided to set clear boundaries—she certainly couldn't call him "Brother Huo" or "Brother Shiqian," could she?

Fortunately, Huo Shiqian didn't plan to dwell on this matter any further and dropped his oppressive demeanor.

Perhaps he thought being called a comrade was better than being called uncle.

He then said, "That room was reserved by someone else, initially meant for a blind date."

"It just so happened, by a twist of fate, that I ended up staying there."

"The person scheduled for the blind date, I hear, was surnamed Xia from Ling County, Qingshan Town, Heshan Village."

Ling County, Qingshan Town, Heshan Village was indeed Xia Chuyi's hometown.

Huo Shiqian's words clearly had an underlying implication.

Xia Chuyi raised her eyebrows.

"So, you don't believe me?"

This was her initial reaction.

Huo Shiqian didn't say whether he believed her or not, but continued.

"As for your fiancé you mentioned, I asked around, but it seems everyone in the unit thinks his fiancée is named Xia Lan."

Xia Chuyi never expected that her investigation would make her appear even more suspicious.

"Believe it or not, He Qing and I are indeed engaged, and I'm still carrying a letter from my hometown folks, which I can show you…" Xia Chuyi hurriedly explained, and mid-explanation, she decided to search her bag to show him the letter.

The letter was written by an elder to certify their marital relationship, meant for He Qing to present to the military unit when filing a marriage report.

"No need," Huo Shiqian held her hand, stopping her with an indifferent tone.

"What do you mean?"

Her hand held in his, she stopped her actions and looked up at him, unable to comprehend what Huo Shiqian meant.

Was his attitude one of belief, or disbelief?

"I asked He Qing directly, and he personally told me that you are indeed his fiancée," Huo Shiqian didn't let go of her hand, stating indifferently.

"What?" She was momentarily surprised, then shook her head, feeling a bit foolish.

Indeed, why not just ask He Qing directly.

Even though someone had been creating false appearances in this plot against her, leading people to misunderstand that she was the blind date and Xia Lan was He Qing's fiancée.

But illusions are just illusions, and if the scandal had blown over, He Qing could have conveniently affirmed it, but since it hadn't, he wouldn't dare deny an engagement with Xia Chuyi.

Because the He family couldn't afford to offend her uncle, and on the He's ancestral side, they still relied on her uncle.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to assertively bring her family's letter and press for marriage in the military unit.

Although He Qing had intentions towards Xia Lan, he also didn't dare to break off the engagement, which is why Xia Lan concocted so much trouble.

"So, with that settled, you finally understand that I'm innocent, right?" Xia Chuyi met his gaze, her eyes smiling.

Although she knew Huo Shiqian would eventually learn the truth, the revelation still brought her relief.

She exerted strength in her arm, prepared to withdraw her hand he was holding.

Huo Shiqian glanced at her, his thumb gently caressed her hand, and then he let go.

This man… was this retaliation?

She touched him, and he had to touch back?