Suddenly, Huo Shiqian stopped in his tracks and twisted her face to meet his own, with a more solemn and serious expression than before, he said, "Chuyi, I swore in front of my mother’s grave, in this life I would only want one person, and I will never fail my wife."
"So, Chuyi, don’t ask me again if I regret anything, and stop thinking about whether or not to let go."
There was a faint warning and threat in his tone.
"No matter the thousands of miles ahead, the thorny wilderness, I will trample it all down, and protect you as you cross."
The tortuous journey was just to lay the foundation for this very statement, a stalwart promise.
After being moved for a moment, Xia Chuyi said, "Uncle Liberation Army, why do you speak so eloquently? Yet your letters are so lackluster?"
The atmosphere turned awkward in an instant.
Huo Shiqian calmly let go of her face, strode forward with his long legs, and dragging her by the hand, said, "Let’s hurry to the hospital to see Uncle Xia."
Xia Chuyi, burying her head and snickering, also took the opportunity to hide her hot, red cheeks.
The more honest someone is, the more irresistible their sweet talk becomes.
There was no mistake, aside from having a handsome face, his expressions were always cold, and his tone often harsh, not the least bit tender.
But every word he uttered was incredibly serious; sweet nothings may be pleasing to hear, but sincere words of affection were truly moving.
So the "Old Monster" who had lived two lifetimes was overwhelmed with emotion and too embarrassed to admit it!
All right then, from now on, the two of them would neither let go nor break up, only hold hands.
She jogged to keep up with his pace.
However, within seconds, he deliberately slowed his stride to match her steps.
Xia Chuyi felt the difference, looked down, and smiled shyly.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Xia Chuyi immediately shared the news with Uncle Xia about Zhang Xiaoling and the others being arrested.
Aunt Xia’s eyes reddened upon hearing this.
Uncle Xia was first stunned, then became excited and started slapping his thigh, exclaiming, "That’s great, it’s really great!"
"Be careful! Do you not want your leg to heal properly?" Aunt Xia was so anxious that she didn’t care about crying and quickly tried to stop him,
"It’s fine, it’s fine, I know my limits!" Uncle Xia said with a hearty laugh, "I’m just so happy, too happy!"
He then sighed and added, "To speak the truth, we need to thank Huo Commander for this. Without you, the killer would not have been caught so quickly."
Originally, Uncle Xia had resigned himself to using all his connections and resources, even if it meant ruining his fortune, to seek justice for his son.
Now that Huo Shiqian had lent a hand, the issue was resolved with ease.
On one hand, he grew increasingly satisfied with Huo Shiqian: pleased with his dedication to his niece.
On the other, he realized once again the vast disparity between their two families.
Uncle Xia resolved to himself that as soon as his leg was healed, he would dive back into business. As long as he became more powerful, he would have no worries about protecting the children.
This time, even Aunt Xia had to admit that Huo Shiqian genuinely cared for Chuyi.
Huo Shiqian, unaware of the elders’ growing approval, just looked calmly at Xia Chu and then said to Uncle Xia, "No need to mention it, it’s what should be done."
They exchanged a few more words.
Since hospitals are not places for crowds, Xia Chuyi and Huo Shiqian eventually bid their farewells and stepped out.
Leaving the hospital, Xia Chuyi swung his hand slightly with a sense of reluctance and asked, "Huo Shiqian, the matters here are almost done, will you be going back soon?"
Huo Shiqian looked at her and said, "Do you want me to go back that soon?"
"I don’t." Xia Chuyi responded without a thought, without any hesitation.