After glancing at Huo Shiwu, Guo Jiumin said, "Young Madam Huo, this child of yours has the bloodline of both the Ou and the Huo families, with their protection, his future in the military is boundless!"
Guo Jiuminâs words were quite abrupt, making Xia Chuyi instinctively turn her gaze.
Guo Jiuminâs remarks sounded like praise, yet upon closer inspection, they were problematic.
It was apparent that Guo Jiumin emphasized that with the blessings of his ancestors, Huo Lixingâs baby would have a promising future.
This implication either suggests that the childâs future is not promising by himself or discreetly comments on the substantial influence of the Ou and Huo families in the military.
Unfamiliar with Guo Jiumin, Xia Chuyi feared saying the wrong thing, so she calmly replied, "The childâs future depends on his own fortune; he may not necessarily enter the military."
Xia Chuyiâs tone was extremely composed, managing delicately.
Upon hearing this, Guo Jiumin chuckled, saying, "Really? Then is the child going to follow in his motherâs footsteps and inherit your business in the commercial world?"
Upon hearing this, Xia Chuyi immediately furrowed her brows.
She wasnât overthinking; Guo Jiuminâs words were indeed loaded with hidden meanings.
"You..." Xia Chuyi opened her mouth, about to say something.
"Mr. Guo." As he saw his wife being "cornered," Huo Shiqian appeared promptly at her side.
For some reason, maybe psychological, when Huo Shiqian arrived, the odd aura emitting from Guo Jiumin seemed to immediately calm down.
Thus, Xia Chuyi instantly felt much better.
"Mr. Guo, thank you for coming all the way from G City to attend our childâs full moon celebration." Huo Shiqian said composedly yet distantly, "G City is far, and itâs just an infant; itâs really undeserving of such emphasis from you, wasting your time."
Upon hearing this, Guo Jiumin laughed heartily, "Why undeserving? This child belongs to both the Ou and Huo families!"
"Moreover, even at my age, Iâm just a commander, merely an idler in the Gu family."
"Unlike you, Huo Shizhang, successful at a young age." Guo Jiumin seemed indifferent as he said, "So, representing the Gu family to see the child doesnât delay anything."
When Guo Jiumin spoke, he somewhat resembled Guo Jiachengâs straightforwardness.
However, Guo Jiachengâs straightforwardness was genuinely so, while Guo Jiumin... Xia Chuyi felt something was off.
With the room filled with nosy onlookers today, Xia Chuyi said little but addressed Huo Shiqian simply, "Shiqian, the child is asleep; Iâll take him inside first."
Saying this, she nodded casually at "Mr. Guo" and then left carrying the child.
As she left, for some reason, Xia Chuyi felt that "Mr. Guo" seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally watching her.
But shortly, Xia Chuyi shook her head, telling herself not to overthink.
However, she wasnât overthinking.
Guo Jiuminâs gaze was indeed on Xia Chuyi.
Seeing this, Huo Shiqian furrowed his brows, shifted slightly, and blocked Guo Jiuminâs line of sight.
"The household is busy today; feel free to do as you please, Mr. Guo." Huo Shiqian said composedly.
"Certainly, certainly." Guo Jiumin responded cheerfully.
Despite Guo Jiuminâs habitual demeanor, Huo Shiqian remained calm, instructing Xiao Wang beside him, "Help accommodate Mr. Guo."
This essentially meant instructing Xiao Wang to keep an eye on Guo Jiumin.