Guo Jiumin glanced discontentedly at Xia Lan and said, "Alright, Young Madam Huo has met you. You don’t need to linger here."

At this point, Xia Lan dared not say anything further, she bit her lip and left the study.

Inside the room, only Xia Chuyi and Guo Jiumin remained.

As Xia Lan left, Guo Jiumin continued with his insincere smile and "kind" demeanor, asking Xia Chuyi, "So, Young Madam Huo, how have you considered my proposal?"

"Well..." Xia Chuyi lowered her eyes, feigning hesitation, and said, "I still want to think about it..."

No sooner had Xia Chuyi spoken than Guo Jiumin’s expression showed a hint of displeasure.

"Young Madam Huo, you’re not being very sincere," remarked Guo Jiumin.

Xia Chuyi shook her head, pretending to be cautious, and said, "It’s not that I’m insincere, it’s just that I don’t quite understand, Mr. Guo, what exactly do you intend to do?"

"After all, I’m not very fond of using foreknowledge," Xia Chuyi intentionally added, "I fear using it too much might draw attention from above."

Hearing Xia Chuyi’s words, Guo Jiumin smiled slightly and said, "Well, Young Madam Huo, you needn’t worry. Although I wish to cooperate with you, I will naturally help resolve any issues for you."

"Besides, I only wish to use your ability to earn a bit of extra money commercially," Guo Jiumin grinned, "So, Young Madam Huo, you can relax."

Relax?

How could that be possible?

If it’s just to earn a little extra money, why involve her and Xia Lan?

Xia Chuyi suspected Guo Jiumin had other motives.

Of course, Xia Chuyi did not show the slightest hint of doubt this time.

Xia Chuyi looked at him, still maintaining a hesitant appearance.

Seeing Xia Chuyi’s continued indecision, Guo Jiumin finally expressed some dissatisfaction, "Young Madam Huo, let’s not beat around the bush. You received a call from the border today, didn’t you?"

Here it comes!

Guo Jiumin finally mentioned this matter!

"Well..." Xia Chuyi feigned hesitation and said, "I did receive a call... but I’m not sure I trust the content of the call."

"Moreover, I’m not quite certain whether this call actually came from over there," Xia Chuyi intentionally stated, "After all, can such military secrets be casually mentioned?"

Guo Jiumin nodded, "Young Madam Huo, to be frank, it’s true."

"What?" Xia Chuyi cooperated with the other party, pretending to be very shocked, "This is true?"

"Yes." Guo Jiumin replied, "Indeed, it is true because my contacts informed you about it." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

"Oh..." Xia Chuyi now pretended to be panicked, "What should I do? What should I do?"

"Young Madam Huo, there’s no need to panic." Seeing this, Guo Jiumin expressed confidence, "Although there is some danger over at Huo Shizhang’s side, I have people there too."

"Therefore, I can help Huo Shizhang, as long as you, Young Madam Huo, align yourself with me," Guo Jiumin said meaningfully, "Then I will surely help you save Huo Shizhang."

Help her save Huo Shiqian?

Ha, Guo Jiumin is just trying to deceive people.

Moreover, Guo Jiumin actually admitted he has people at the border, which clearly indicates his involvement in border affairs.

In simple terms, Guo Jiumin is determined to drag Xia Chuyi onto his pirate ship.