Kyoto University, school office, Xia Chuyi addressed Huo Shiqian, "Brother Shi Qian, I understand what you mean now."
She thought of Guo Jiacheng.
Back when she went to G City, wasn't that guy also quite nice to her?
Yet, turned out, he had an ulterior motive!
However, tilting her head to think it over carefully, Xia Chuyi said, "Brother Shi Qian, Brother Ou couldn't possibly gain any benefits from me, right?"
"So, could it be that he came for you?"
Especially the address "brother-in-law," Xia Chuyi pondered: It sounded like a "threat" or perhaps a signal for "alliance"... Or, could it be that Brother Ou merely wanted to take advantage of Uncle Liberation Army?
Xia Chuyi choked on her own absurd idea.
Her eyes curved like crescent moons as she couldn't help but giggle silently on her end of the phone call.
To be honest, it was hard to be certain!
After all, her Uncle Liberation Army had quite the skill in "attracting butterflies and flowers"... like Ou Lianlian or Guo Jiacheng.
It seemed like Huo Shiqian, on the other end of the phone, noticed something off with Xia Chuyi's voice and his tone rose slightly as he asked, "Chuyi, have you thought of something?"
Uncle Liberation Army's speaking pace quickened slightly.
Clearly, he was worried about her.
Xia Chuyi instantly felt a warmth in her heart, her hand gripping the phone tighter.
Although she couldn't see the person on the other end of the line, she could guess that Huo Shiqian's eyebrows were furrowed, his expression cold as frost.
With this thought, her gaze softened considerably, and she gently assured the Uncle Liberation Army with a smile, "Brother Shi Qian, you shouldn't overthink it."
"I believe that Brother Ou isn't the same type of person as Commander Guo."
Xia Chuyi soothed Huo Shiqian.
Tilting her head again to think, Xia Chuyi added, "Brother Shi Qian, do you know? 'Ou Jiao' of the Ou Family has already been found."
"Hmm?" A questioning sound came from the other end of the phone.
Clearly, he didn't understand why Xia Chuyi suddenly mentioned this.
Xia Chuyi continued, "Although she has been found, due to some issues, 'Ou Jiao' has some misunderstandings about Brother Ou."
"As a result, the relationship between Brother Ou and his sister isn't very harmonious, which has saddened Brother Ou a bit."
Pausing briefly, Xia Chuyi went on, "Then, when I encountered Brother Ou today, we chatted a bit about this. As we talked, Brother Ou suddenly asked to recognize me as his sister." Follow current novᴇls on NoveIＦire.net
Xia Chuyi tilted her head and said, "I think he must have been hurt by 'Ou Jiao.'"
"So, that's why he suddenly thought of recognizing me as his sister."
She sighed and added, "After all, sometimes, a single sarcastic remark from a relative can hurt more than a thousand criticisms from strangers."
"And the care from someone at a critical moment can give a person endless strength."
This was the only normal reason Xia Chuyi could think of.
On the other end of the phone, Huo Shiqian fell silent for a moment before saying, "Chuyi, you have me."
A simple yet powerful phrase was spoken by the Uncle Liberation Army.
"Ah?" Xia Chuyi was momentarily stunned and then realized—did the Uncle Liberation Army think she was feeling sad about her own family situation?
Xia Chuyi's lips couldn't help but curve upwards slightly.
She hadn't thought of it that way at all; it was her Uncle Liberation Army who had overthought it.
Xia Chuyi, with a smile playing on her lips, gently told the person on the other end, "Brother Shi Qian, you don't have to worry about me. I have long since stopped caring about the Xia family."