Chapter 200: Chapter 200: Opposing the Useless
Huo Shiqian glanced at Xia Chuyi faintly, though he didnât approve of her lying, he didnât plan to say anything.
âAhem.â Xia Chuyi avoided his gaze and said to her Uncle Xia and Aunt Xia, âItâs like this. Ever since Commander Huo saved Uncle, Iâve been grateful to him and started to exchange letters with him.â
âAs time passed, we got to know each otherâs interests, hobbies, and life aspirations. We felt that we were quite suitable for each other, so we confirmed our relationship.â
After the explanation, Xia Chuyi spoke in all seriousness, imbued with the flavor of revolutionary love.
Li Zitao, who was by the door, perked up her ears.
Oh, so thatâs what the letters were aboutâdiscussing interests and life aspirations!
Iâve learned something new!
Aunt Xia lowered her eyes, pondering.
Uncle Xia raised his head, a smile on his face.
âItâs alright, Uncle understands, Uncle understands,â Uncle Xia laughed heartily.
Chuyi, this child, really fell in love with Commander Huo at first sight. She wouldnât admit it last time!
But then again, at that time, he was disapproving partly because of the vast difference in both status and age.
On the other hand, he also felt that Commander Huo wouldnât be interested in little Chuyi and was afraid the child would get hurt.
But now, seeing that Commander Huo had traveled thousands of miles to Ling County for his niece and even brought Guo Lin to perform surgery on Xiao Gui, it was clear that he had taken Chuyi to heart.
Since the children were together now, and upon reviewing Commander Huoâs character, appearance, and occupation, he found him to be exemplary in every aspect!
The only issue was that he was a bit older than Chuyi, but that was no obstacle. Older men cherish their wives more.
They say a mother-in-law grows more fond of her son-in-law the more she sees him. This uncle felt the same about his prospective nephew-in-lawâmore and more satisfied.
At least, he was much better than that scum He Qing!
âCommander Huo, where is your family from? Whatâs the situation at home?â Uncle Xia began to inquire about Huo Shiqianâs family background.
Uncle Xiaâs irrational weakness at the sight of military men was acting up again.
Aunt Xia quickly followed up with her rapid-fire questions, âCommander Huo, you mustnât be young, right? At your age, havenât your family found someone for you? With such outstanding qualifications, you must have been in quite a few relationships, right?â
Uncle Xia: âŠ
His wife was indeed more thorough and considerate.
Uncle Xia immediately calmed down.
Thinking back, the last time he had tried to find a match for Chuyi himself, he had been short-sighted.
Itâs hard to know a personâs heart.
âYes, Commander Huo, at your age, why are you still single?â Uncle Xia followed up on Aunt Xiaâs question.
At your ageâŠ
Huo Shiqianâs face stiffened imperceptibly.
âMy parents are from Beijing Province. I have a younger brother and sister. I enlisted early and training has been busy, so I didnât have time to find a partner.â
Knowing that they were inquiring about his family, Huo Shiqian was very composed, finishing off his answer to both eldersâ questions in a straightforward manner.
âAs for the matches my family has considered, I havenât had time to go back and see them.â
Implicit in his words, he enlisted early, had no time for dating.
His family indeed had some candidates in mind, but he had never even met them.
Women are naturally sensitive to this aspect. Aunt Xia thought for a moment and then asked, âThen Commander Huo, regarding your situation with Chuyi, are there any problems with your family?â
Huo Shiqian glanced at Xia Chuyi and said, âAs long as Chuyi herself doesnât let go, no one will become an obstacle for us.â
Uncle Xia: Thatâs spirited!
Aunt Xia: So, heâs hinting that even if she opposes, it would be useless, right?