After Marrying the Officer-Chapter 907: Dealing with the Xia Family

"I... am also a member of the Xia Family." Xia Chengzong said, his tone rather bitter.

Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi couldn’t help but fall silent for a moment, and then said, "Brother, you are indeed part of the Xia Family, but you belong to the second branch."

She was telling him that whatever happens with the main branch, it has nothing to do with him.

Then Xia Chuyi continued, "Brother, your household registration is with the second branch... and the shop in town, we still need you to look after it."

Hearing her words, Xia Chengzong glanced at her and said, "That shop... is yours."

Xia Chuyi also looked at him, resolutely saying, "Even if that shop is mine, I still need to find someone to take care of it."

"Brother..." Suddenly, she changed the term of address, saying, "Even though we’re not related by blood, I still consider you my brother."

After a slight pause, Xia Chuyi added, "If you insist on staying, I won’t stop you, but I hope that you can leave with us."

Whether or not he leaves with them isn’t really a big deal.

However, the implied significance is quite clear.

Xia Chuyi’s meaning was that she still considered Xia Chengzong as a brother, but Xia Chengzong was indeed a child of the main branch, so if he wanted to stay on their side, it would be understandable.

Xia Chengzong pondered for a long time and said, "I’ll leave with you."

Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi smiled and said, "Thank you, brother."

"No need to thank me." Xia Chengzong immediately replied.

After thinking for a moment, he added, "From now on, Chuyi, don’t call me brother, call me Second Brother Xia."

Xia Chuyi also pondered for a moment and said, "Alright, Second Brother Xia."

"Thank you for staying with the second branch. In the future, taking care of my father’s grave will be left to you." Xia Chuyi suddenly said solemnly.

Even though she never met her so-called "father" from the Xia Family, if she were to leave the Xia Family, this martyr "father" would truly have no descendants.

As for the rumor from Mother Xia about Xia Lan knowing about a biological daughter from the second branch.

Xia Chuyi could not determine its truth at this time.

Moreover, even if someone could be found, what kind of person they would be is still uncertain.

With these words, it was clear that Xia Chuyi had already prepared for a real departure from the Xia Family.

Xia Chengzong felt a mix of sourness, yet also happiness for Xia Chuyi, and said, "Alright."

Everyone got into the car—except for Chang Luhui and his subordinates, who went to the production team to find village officials to "inquire" about the main branch of the Xia Family.

Previously, only Xia Chengzu was imprisoned for his crimes, and the others were merely infamous by association.

This time, the members of the main branch of the Xia Family will likely be unable to escape charges of embezzling property of martyr families or abusing orphaned martyrs.

Meanwhile, Ou Jun, who was already in the car, still hadn’t calmed down his anger.

Seeing this, Huo Shiqian calmly spoke, "Ou Jun, no matter how wrong the Xia Family is, they deserve their punishment."

"However, there’s no need to ’do and say’ these things ’in front of Chuyi’." There was visible significance in Huo Shiqian’s tone, as he emphasized "in front of Chuyi."

Ou Jun hesitated for a moment, pondered, and said, "I understand."

"It’s good that you understand." Upon hearing this, Huo Shiqian continued calmly.

Is Huo Shiqian not angry?

Of course, he is angry; it’s just that some things should only be done in private unless absolutely necessary.

She prefers to handle many things herself.

If she doesn’t want to handle them, he won’t let her see them and will handle them for her.