Xia Chuyi smiled and said to Xiao Zhen, "Soldier Xiao Zhen, please convey my thanks to Guo Commander for me."
"Then, please tell him that I appreciate his concern, but I’ll resolve the matter on my own."
"And for his kindness, later on, I’ll have Huo Shiqian ’return the favor’ properly on my behalf."
Xia Chuyi paused, then added with deep meaning, "Don’t worry, I’ll tell Huo Shiqian that this ’kindness’ is from Guo Commander alone."
Her tone and expression were particularly calm.
However, upon hearing this, Xiao Zhen felt an urge to burst into tears and quickly said, "Sister-in-law, I’ll definitely convey your message properly!"
Xiao Zhen felt that the wife of Huo Commander was truly a saint!
As for his own commander, he was always looking to pick a fight with Huo Commander; if he isn’t heading for hell, then who is?
"Also, thank you, Xiao Zhen, you’ve all gone to a lot of trouble over this matter," Xia Chuyi sincerely thanked Xiao Zhen.
Xiao Zhen was deeply moved and hurriedly replied, "Not at all! Sister-in-law, you don’t have to be so formal!"
Honestly, having a wife like that, Huo Commander’s subordinates must have it much better than theirs!
As they were talking, they arrived at the guesthouse.
After entering her room and arranging her luggage, Xia Chuyi slipped into her space.
After spending half a day tidying up inside the space and brewing medicinal food to replenish her energy, which she consumed, Xia Chuyi finally came out.
For Xia Chuyi, she had rested for a good half-day inside the space, but for Xiao Zhen, she had only been inside the room for a few minutes.
"Let’s go," Xia Chuyi said to Xiao Zhen, who was waiting outside for her.
Xiao Zhen nodded, led Xia Chuyi to the car, and then drove toward the place her master and his wife were renting—Deep Well Lane.
Upon arriving at Deep Well Lane, the car stopped.
"Sister-in-law, Old Sir Guan lives right inside here," Xiao Zhen pointed to a small noodle shop inside the lane and asked, "Sister-in-law, shall we go directly to see him?"
Xia Chuyi pondered for a moment, looked up, and said to Xiao Zhen, "Soldier Xiao Zhen, I’d like to go see Mr. Guan alone, is that alright?"
"Park the car a little further away, and I’ll come to find you later."
Hearing her request, Xiao Zhen scratched his head, not quite understanding why she wanted to do this.
However, since Xia Chuyi had already said so, Xiao Zhen didn’t have any reason to object and said, "Alright, I’ll wait for you at the intersection up ahead."
"Thank you," Xia Chuyi said, expressing her gratitude before getting out of the car.
Looking into the lane from the entrance, she saw a very simple noodle shop, which belonged to her master and his wife.
A triangular cloth sign served as a banner, with a small storefront and a square table set out.
As Xia Chuyi walked closer, she could see an elderly figure busily working at the stove in the noodle shop.
Even without a full view of him, Xia Chuyi recognized her master instantly.
She felt a slight sourness at the tip of her nose.
Collecting her emotions, Xia Chuyi walked toward the noodle shop.
At this moment, inside the lane, two nonchalant young men were walking from the other end.
Xia Chuyi’s gaze was entirely on the noodle shop, so she didn’t notice the approaching figures, only vaguely making out two silhouettes as she stepped to the side to make room.
However, quite strangely, although she had already made way, the people coming from the opposite direction still collided with her.
Xia Chuyi clutched her shoulder and looked toward the two people who had bumped into her.
Baggy pants and a floral shirt... As soon as Xia Chuyi saw their flamboyant attire, she knew that she had indeed made room for them.
It was these two people who had intentionally bumped into her.