"It's still best to have cover..." Guo Jiumin deliberately said, "So, Young Madam Huo, it's best if you give me an answer today."
Cover?
It sounds nice.
In fact, to put it bluntly, this was Guo Jiumin threatening Xia Chuyi: a decision must be made today, and it would be best to agree.
Otherwise... if she doesn't agree to cooperate, her secret might be exposed.
"Well..." Xia Chuyi purposely put on a hesitant look and said to Guo Jiumin, "Mr. Guo, I still want to think about it before I give you an answer..."
How about intimidation?
Xia Chuyi pretended to be oblivious and didn't take the bait.
Just as Xia Chuyi had finished speaking, before Guo Jiumin could respond, Xia Lan couldn't wait to jump in and said, "Xia Chuyi, Mr. Guo has already given you such face, don't be shameless and deliberately stall for time!"
These words immediately focused the attention of the other two in the room on Xia Lan.
