The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 171 Liang Ruobing’s Confession (2)_1

Chapter 171: Chapter 171 Liang Ruobing’s Confession (2)_1

After speaking, Xiao Muli pulled Situ Xin past Liang Ruobing and headed towards the classroom. Liang Ruobing’s smile couldn’t be maintained after hearing Xiao Muli’s words; her hands remained tightly clenched and never relaxed.

"How shameless! Doesn’t she have any self-awareness?" Situ Jin had always had a bad feeling about Liang Ruobing and Liang Yuemei. And now, to have Liang Ruobing confess to his good brother Xiao Muli in front of everyone—it was like a fool’s dream. Following behind Xiao Muli, Situ Jin entered the classroom but not before leaving a parting shot, "Just like her mother, not knowing her place." After Situ Jin and his group had left, Liang Ruobing stood there without leaving, her sweet and shy smile long gone. The surrounding classmates were abuzz with gossip.

"Hey, who’s that? She’s got some nerve, confessing to Xiao Muli?" a female student asked her friend.

"That? She’s an illegitimate daughter, just as shameless as her mother. A vixen. Look at her, playing the pity card—who does she think she’s fooling?"

"An illegitimate daughter, huh? With her status, she dares to confess to Xiao Muli? How shameless."

"Yeah, totally. Xiao Muli even said earlier that he despises her. How annoying."

Liang Ruobing heard all the discussions of the surrounding students. Unable to bear it anymore, she turned and walked towards the school gate. Liang Ruobing had always been confident in her looks. Plus, lately she knew that, although she was Jia Zhengce’s illegitimate daughter, she now lived with the Jia family, which made her feel like she was a young miss of the Jia family. Although the Jia family didn’t treat her kindly, she felt her status was now on the same level as Situ Xin’s. Thus, she believed she was worthy of Xiao Muli.

Situ Jin, walking into the classroom, approached Xiao Muli and said teasingly, "Muli, how does it feel to be confessed to?"

Xiao Muli glanced at Situ Jin and, without a word, strode to his seat. Yu Qihao, on the other hand, couldn’t help but chime in with a teasing smile, "Hehe, Liang Ruobing really thinks too highly of herself. She didn’t even bother to look in the mirror before daring to confess to Muli."

Situ Xin, finding it amusing, said, "Liang Ruobing and her mother really have the same taste—both into cold, handsome guys. But Liang Ruobing seems to have a thing for May-December romances." No sooner had Situ Xin finished than she felt a gaze fall upon her.

Turning to look at Xiao Muli, she saw his displeasure and quickly tried to smooth things over with a laugh, "Ah, Brother Muli, I was just joking. What kind of person is Liang Ruobing to be worthy of my Brother Muli?" Situ Xin’s words seemed to appease Xiao Muli, whose expression softened significantly.

"But Brother Muli, your response just now was so cool; I bet Liang Ruobing is off somewhere crying by now." Originally, Situ Xin had no particular feelings about Liang Ruobing, but this incident made her realize that Liang Ruobing’s ambition was much bigger than her mother’s. However, Liang Ruobing was just an irredeemable loser. Didn’t even weigh her own worth, thinking she, the illegitimate daughter, could actually enter the Xiao Family? "I bet she’s doing more than just crying, maybe she’s even losing her mind," Yu Qihao chimed in with a smirk. "Jin, your last few sentences were as harsh as Muli’s rejection."

Situ Jin glanced at Yu Qihao and said irritably, "What’s the matter, Qi Hao, feeling sorry for her? If you really feel that way, why don’t you go and comfort her? Who knows, you might end up taking a beauty home."

At Situ Jin’s words, Yu Qihao immediately shut his mouth. Meanwhile, Liang Ruobing hadn’t shown up at school the entire day. However, that didn’t stop the school from buzzing about the incident.

Indeed, every time a class ended, people would intentionally or unintentionally pass by Situ Xin’s classroom. But everyone left with their curiosity unfulfilled. When Liang Ruobing confessed to Xiao Muli, not only did the whole school know, but even the teachers had heard about it. Situ Xin’s homeroom teacher, upon hearing about the incident, came looking for Liang Ruobing in the classroom. Seeing that Liang Ruobing wasn’t there, she walked away, visibly annoyed, muttering under her breath, "Truly worrying. Not only are her grades mediocre, she’s involved in all sorts of messes. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree."

The homeroom teacher’s voice was low, but Situ Xin and the others heard everything loud and clear. They exchanged glances, then bowed their heads, minding their own business.

For Situ Xin and her friends, the incident wasn’t a big deal. But what they didn’t expect was that their families would hear about the school gossip. When Situ Xin and Situ Jin got home, Old Master Situ and Old Master Loo were sitting on the couch. The first thing they said upon seeing the two was, "Jin, you better keep your distance from that Liang Ruobing. If I hear any rumors about you and that girl, you’ll see what I’ll do to you."

At his grandfather’s words, Situ Jin couldn’t help but wipe his forehead, thinking, "Thank goodness Liang Ruobing didn’t confess to me today. If she had, I would’ve been in for a proper scolding from Grandpa and Grandpa Loo." While these thoughts ran through his mind, he verbally assured, "Mhm, I understand. I’ll definitely keep my distance from her." Actually, even if the two old masters hadn’t said anything, he would have stayed away from Liang Ruobing regardless.

Compared to Situ Jin’s situation, Xiao Muli’s was much worse. The moment he returned home, he was dragged into the study by Old Master Xiao. With a stern face, Old Master Xiao demanded, "Muli, what exactly is going on between you and that Liang Ruobing?"

In contrast to Old Master Xiao’s serious demeanor, Xiao Muli’s expression was just as unpleasant. "I have nothing to do with her."

"Then how come I heard that Liang Ruobing confessed her feelings for you today?" Old Master Xiao knew his grandson was always straightforward, never one to hide the truth. So when he heard Xiao Muli’s claim of having no relationship with Liang Ruobing, his tone softened slightly.

"That’s her business, it has nothing to do with me," Xiao Muli replied, frowning. He never expected that the school drama would reach his grandfather.