"Hmph, I have more than just this one straw to clutch at!" Xia Lan avoided Xia Chuyi’s gaze, she said.

More than just this straw, looking at Xia Lan’s somewhat guilty eyes, Xia Chuyi thought to himself: even the foreknowledge has been revealed, isn’t this Xia Lan’s last straw?

Clearly, this is Xia Lan trying to cover up.

Xia Chuyi ignored her and continued, "Xia Lan, you actually know it yourself, right? If Guo Jiumin no longer trusts you..."

"Without his protection, Xia Lan, your outcome will become very tragic." Xia Chuyi said calmly, directly exposing Xia Lan’s thoughts.

"I don’t know what you’re talking about!" Speechless, Xia Lan’s eyes flickered, "Anyway, I advise you, it’s best not to cooperate with Guo Jiumin, otherwise, I won’t let you off!"

Not let her off?

Xia Chuyi really didn’t know where Xia Lan got the confidence to say this.

At this moment, the study door suddenly opened.

"How are you doing? How was your talk?" Guo Jiumin came in.

As Guo Jiumin entered the room, he asked the two of them.

Although he was asking both of them, Guo Jiumin’s gaze was fixed on Xia Lan.

"I already seriously advised Chuyi, but I’m not sure how Chuyi is considering it." Xia Lan, long before Guo Jiumin walked in, had immediately put on a meek expression and said.

Guo Jiumin suspected nothing, nodding his head, he said with a smile, "Then Young Madam Huo, have you made up your mind?"

"Cooperating with Guo is undeniably beneficial for you!" Guo Jiumin looked confident, his eyes carried deep intent as they looked at Xia Chuyi, he said with a smile.

Because of what Xia Lan just said, Xia Chuyi felt a surge of nausea upon seeing Guo Jiumin.

Indeed, the way Guo Jiumin looked at her was really unsettling, like a hunter looking at prey.

So, looking at it this way, what Xia Lan said could very likely be true.

However for now, Guo Jiumin wants to first stabilize Xia Chuyi, not saying anything excessive.

But once Xia Chuyi agrees to cooperate with Guo Jiumin, if news comes from Huo Shiqian’s side...

Then, Guo Jiumin will use his regular "hero-saving beauty" scheme to win over Xia Chuyi. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Thinking of this, Xia Chuyi suddenly felt very disgusted and angry.

All for her foreknowledge ability, Guo Jiumin set up this whole series of schemes?

Xia Chuyi felt anger rolling inside her chest cavity.

However, anger aside, at this moment she knows she must remain calm.

Taking a deep breath, Xia Chuyi clenched her fists.

Then, Xia Chuyi deliberately showed a sad expression, and said to Guo Jiumin: "Mr. Guo, I can cooperate with you, but... my husband is now at the border, life and death unknown, I have no mind to consider cooperation matters."

"Therefore, I hope Mr. Guo, you can give me some time to consider." Xia Chuyi sighed.

"Of course, of course!" Seeing Xia Chuyi’s expression seemed somewhat cooperative, Guo Jiumin said, "You needn’t worry too much about the border, Huo Shizhang will surely turn misfortune into blessing."

"But, Young Madam Huo, how long do you want to consider?" Guo Jiumin said, "This time, Guo has shown utmost sincerity, hoping Young Madam Huo you can shorten the consideration time."

"After all, Young Madam Huo, the secrets you carry need someone to cover them up well..."