After Marrying the Officer

No, Xia Chuyi thought that even the term 'mastery' could no longer describe Xia Lan's acting skills; they had indeed reached a state of perfection.

However, the audience had sobered up, and no matter how skillful the performer was, they were full of flaws.

Xia Chuyi had been watching Xia Lan perform without speaking because she was analyzing: why had Xia Lan suddenly started behaving this way?

She knew that Xia Lan was someone who would not bother to rise early if there was no profit in doing so.

Xia Chuyi speculated: Xia Lan's sudden attempt to ingratiate herself must have an ulterior motive.

"Xia Lan, what exactly are you trying to do?" Xia Chuyi squinted her eyes and directly confronted Xia Lan, "You know exactly what has gone on between us."

"It's not just about He Qing."

"As for He Qing, you can have him—I don't want him."

"By taking him, you're actually helping me get rid of trash."

"But…" Xia Chuyi's gaze was sharp as a dagger as she pinned Xia Lan, saying, "The series of actions you've taken in this matter are what I find most intolerable and disgusting."

"As for these actions, Xia Lan, don't pretend you don't know."

"Both of us know these things very well."

Xia Chuyi's gaze grew even colder.

Upon hearing this, Xia Lan's eyes flickered slightly before she quickly said with increased "sincerity," "I…I know, I indeed did some things I shouldn't have."

"I truly apologize to you, Chuyi, I am sorry. I've realized my mistake. Can you forgive me?"

It had to be said, Xia Lan's demeanor thoroughly disgusted Xia Chuyi.

"Xia Lan!" Xia Chuyi sharply reprimanded, "Don't think a simple 'I've realized my mistake' can erase everything!"

Xia Chuyi's words were forceful and emphatic.

"No pain and hurt in this world can be wiped away with a so-called 'sorry'!"

"I…" Xia Lan bit her lip, looking like she wanted to say more.

Xia Chuyi interrupted her, "Enough with the apologies, Xia Lan, I'm tired of hearing them."

"You came here today because of your affiliation with the Ou Family, right?" Xia Chuyi glanced at Xia Lan and asked directly.

Xia Lan, who had been maintaining her façade well, showed a crack in her expression as she hurriedly said, "What, what?"

"Chuyi, I don't understand what you mean…" Xia Lan said, lowering her head with a hint of panic in her eyes.

Had Xia Chuyi found out something?

Xia Lan immediately raised her head, forcing a smile, and asked Xia Chuyi, "Chuyi, Sister Lan really doesn't understand what you mean."

"Could you tell Sister Lan what you mean?" Xia Lan asked cautiously.

Seeing Xia Lan like this, Xia Chuyi shook her head and said, "Xia Lan, Brother Ou has stopped you from interacting with 'Ou Jiao,' right?"

"And, you know that Brother Ou has acknowledged me as his sister?"

"What?" Xia Lan's heart skipped a beat.

Seeing Xia Lan's increasingly evident panic, Xia Chuyi continued, "So, you're ingratiating yourself with me, hoping I'll speak well of you?"

That was the only reason Xia Chuyi could think of for why Xia Lan had come to her.

Xia Chuyi shook her head and said, "Xia Lan, don't get your hopes up."

"I won't say a single good word on your behalf."

"You better watch out for yourself!"

With that, Xia Chuyi walked away.