"Hopefully," Jiang Shuqin said, following Xia Chuyiâs sentiment.
However, Jiang Shuqin soon pursed her lips and added, "But really, this whole situation wasnât that complicated in the first place. Itâs all because of Ou Cong!"
"If it werenât for Ou Cong going to look for âOu Jiaoââno, I should say Cao Guihua," Jiang Shuqin slammed the table, her voice tinged with irritation, "then Brother Ou could have investigated the matter thoroughly, learned that Cao Guihua wasnât the real Ou Jiao, and all would be settled, right?"
When Jiang Shuqin said this, there was a sense of frustrated expectations in her tone.
Then, shaking her head, she continued, "Itâs all because of him, telling Cao Guihua prematurely about it, making her take the chance to impersonate Ou Jiao."
"Anyway, despite everything being a coincidence, Ou Cong himself is really upset."
Jiang Shuqinâs tone reflected both anger at Ou Cong for the situation and some worry and sympathy for him.
Men and women should ideally not sympathize or pity each other too muchâsympathy and pity can trigger a chemical reaction in the emotions.
Observing Jiang Shuqinâs expression, Xia thought to herself: This girl has really fallen deeper for Ou Cong.
Moreover, Xia noted that when Jiang Shuqin now spoke about Ou Cong, she no longer called him "that idiot Ou Cong," but rather, "that fellow Ou Cong."
Thinking it over, Xia Chuyi said to Jiang Shuqin, "Shuqin, I have met Brother Ou before, and although he seemed a bit gloomy, he didnât appear overly anxious."
"I think Brother Ou knows what heâs doing," Xia added, "Ou Cong might be unreliable, but Brother Ou is dependable."
"Just relax, once Brother Ou brings back the real Ou Jiao, everything will be alright," Xia comforted Jiang Shuqin.
Hearing Xiaâs words, Jiang Shuqin sighed deeply and said, "I hope so."
"But, Ou Cong is still feeling pretty bad," Jiang continued, "and because of what happened, the Ou family seems to be taking this matter more seriously now."
"Ou Cong told me that Brother Ou indeed knows what heâs doing and has already traced some clues."
"But..." Jiang sighed again, "since Ou Cong messed up once, he said his brother and father wonât tell him anything now."
Hearing this, Xia felt no sympathy for Ou Cong at all and said, "I think itâs completely appropriate for Brother Ou not to tell Ou Cong anything."
Xia couldnât help but shake her head and continue, "After all... Shuqin, you know Second Young Master Ou better than I do. Heâs impulsive and acts too much on his feelings."
Hearing this, Jiang touched her own head, "Yeah, thatâs true... Hmph, when I see him next, Iâm definitely going to give him a piece of my mind!"
"With his temper, if he doesnât change, when Ou Jiao returns to the Ou family, she might not even want to deal with her own brother!" Jiang suddenly grew stern, assuming a maternal expression.
Seeing her like this, Xia couldnât help but laugh, thinking to herself: Looking at Shuqin like this, who would believe she isnât falling too deep?
"Letâs not talk about this anymore," Xia quickly changed the subject, "The school has an orientation for newcomers in a few days, and the student council has asked me to help. Are you going?"
"Orientation?" Jiang pondered upon being asked by Xia, "I guess not. Ou Congâs been in a bad mood these days, and as his only friend who is not just an acquaintance, I need to keep an eye on him!"
Xia Chuyi: ...