Xie Junping walked a bit slower, deliberately walking alongside Xia Chuyi, and said, "Chuyi, we are siblings, and also classmates. If ever someone makes things difficult for you, please donât keep it to yourselfâmake sure to tell us."
"Senior, Iâm fine." Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi could only explain further, "Itâs really just a personal matter, Mr. Rayne hasnât given me any trouble."
Hearing Xia Chuyiâs words, Xie Junping finally felt relieved, and said, "Alright."
After returning to the apartment and tidying up a bit, Xia Chuyi called Huo Shiqian in Capital City again.
"Brother Shiqian, thatâs how it is." Xia Chuyi said, "Wouldnât you blame me for being impulsive?"
She was referring to her revealing her identity to Rayneâthe person from the overseas Bao Family.
"No." On the other end of the phone, Huo Shiqian calmly said, "Whether or not to acknowledge them is another matter."
"Your stance at that moment was more about exposing Annie and the others," Huo Shiqian said, "You did well."
Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi smiled slightly and said, "As long as you donât blame me!"
"I wonât." Huo Shiqian said, "I believe someone as smart as you has a sense of proportion."
Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi smiled and said, "Yes, someone as smart as me naturally wonât make mistakes!"
As Xia Chuyi finished speaking, she seemed to hear a gentle laugh from the other end of the phone.
"Chuyi, letâs leave it at that for now," Huo Shiqian said, "If Rayne looks for you again, just refer the matter to me."
"Your primary task now is to finish earning your credits as soon as possible and return quickly." After saying so much, Xia Chuyi felt that perhaps this was what Huo Shiqian truly cared about.
"Alright, I understand!" Xia Chuyi said, "I also want to come back soon..."
That remark stirred up Xia Chuyiâs own sentiments.
"Hmm, Iâm waiting for you." Huo Shiqianâs voice on the other end sounded quite composed.
Xia Chuyi secretly rolled her eyes; she didnât trust that Huo Shiqian could be so calm.
"Letâs not talk about that," Xia Chuyi said, "Is there anything going on in Capital City?"
"Nothing," Huo Shiqianâs voice remained unchanged.
"Alright, if thereâs nothing, then thereâs nothing." Xia Chuyi thought to herself: even if there was something, Huo Shiqian surely wouldnât tell her.
Afterwards, the two chatted sweetly for a while, before Xia Chuyi reluctantly hung up the phone.
A few days later, Rayne suddenly invited Xia Chuyi over, saying that the matter had been thoroughly investigated and he wanted her to visit.
Although Huo Shiqian told her to refer matters to him if needed, Xia Chuyi thought it over and said, "Alright, Iâll go."
Soon, Xia Chuyi arrived at Rayneâs home.
"Miss Xia!" This time when meeting Xia Chuyi, Rayneâs attitude was noticeably better than last time.
"Miss Xia, Iâve thoroughly investigated the matter you mentioned," Rayne said, "Annieâs family did indeed deceive us."
"Regarding this, I sincerely want to express both my apology and gratitude to you." Rayne slightly bowed with a gentlemanly gesture towards Xia Chuyi, "I shouldnât have misunderstood Miss Xia."
"Thereâs no need to be polite, Mr. Rayne!" Xia Chuyi immediately waved her hand and said, "I just did what I needed to do."
"To show my apology, Miss Xia, you may make a request of me," Rayne suddenly said to her, "If it is within my ability, I will try my best to fulfill it."
"Ah?" Xia Chuyi didnât expect that Rayne would offer her the chance to make a request because of an apology.