The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 172 Liang Ruobing’s Confession (3)_1

Chapter 172: Chapter 172 Liang Ruobing’s Confession (3)_1

"If there’s nothing else, that’s fine. Let me tell you, stay away from that Liang Ruobing in the future. That girl is no good. Hmph, a bastard child dares to covet my grandson," Old Master Xiao said with a face full of contempt.

Xiao Muli looked at his grandfather and after thinking for a while, he said, "Grandfather, please don’t come to me with these matters again in the future. I already have someone I like. Apart from her, I won’t marry anyone else in this lifetime." Xiao Muli’s tone was very solemn when he said this.

Upon hearing this, Old Master Xiao suddenly became intrigued. He never thought that his grandson, who usually seemed as cold as an icicle, would actually confess to falling in love with someone, and even to the extent of refusing to marry anyone but her. "Who is this girl? Tell your grandfather so I can see if she is worthy of you." Aside from curiosity, Old Master Xiao was worried too. He was concerned that the girl Xiao Muli liked might not match their family’s status. After all, the older generation held concepts of social standing.

Xiao Muli knew what his grandfather was thinking. He pursed his lips and after pondering for a moment said, "Grandfather, rest assured, the person I like is worthy of our family." Having said that, Xiao Muli didn’t give his grandfather the chance to ask more and turned to leave the study.

Old Master Xiao then called out to Xiao Muli, "Hey, you little rascal, I haven’t finished my question, stop right there." But these words from Old Master Xiao had no effect on Xiao Muli’s departing steps. Watching Xiao Muli’s retreating figure disappearing from his sight, Old Master Xiao cursed with a laugh: "This little brat is getting less and less obedient as he grows."

Even though his words were reprimanding, there wasn’t a hint of anger in Old Master Xiao’s tone. After sitting down in the chair at his desk, he started to ponder who could be the girl his grandson liked.

Old Master Xiao considered all the girls of a similar age to Xiao Muli in this large compound, only to realize that none of these girls had any contact with his grandson. If there was any contact, it was only with the Situ Family’s girl. Thinking of this, Old Master Xiao’s eyes brightened. "If it’s the Situ Family’s girl, that would be marvelous."

Old Master Xiao was extremely satisfied with Situ Xin. He had once thought how wonderful it would be if Situ Xin became their family’s granddaughter-in-law. But he had only entertained the thought in his mind, knowing the affection the Situ and Loo families showed Situ Xin; if he were to reveal his intentions now, he figured neither of the families would give him a pleasant look.

Now, the thought that Situ Xin might become their Xiao family’s granddaughter-in-law made Old Master Xiao extremely cheerful. The displeasure he felt earlier due to the confession from Jia Family’s illegitimate daughter to his grandson instantly disappeared like smoke in thin air.

Compared to the Situ Family and the Xiao Family, the atmosphere in the Jia Family was even worse. When Ling Ruobing returned to the Jia Family’s home at the end of school, the whole Jia clan sat on the sofas, all with somber expressions. Even Jia Zhengce, who hadn’t appeared at the Jia Family home since that paternity test, sat squarely in the living room. Liang Ruobing’s mother stood to one side, head bowed, not even looking up when her daughter came in.

The results of the last paternity test had a profound impact on Liang Yuemei. She had given birth to Ling Ruobing believing that the child she carried was Situ Haoran’s. Since Ling Ruobing’s birth, she had always harbored hope, perhaps one day she would meet Situ Haoran again. However, the realization that the daughter she had carried for ten months and raised with such hardship was not the child of the man she loved caused all her past beliefs to collapse overnight.

Although she had now accepted this fact, she still refused to face her own daughter, Liang Yuemei.

Seeing this response, Ling Ruobing tensed up, but she was puzzled as to what everyone was up to. Before she had time to figure it out, Jia Zhengce’s legitimate wife, Song Jiamei, spoke with scorn and mockery, "You really consider yourself the legitimate young miss of the Jia Family? You’re just an illegitimate daughter who even dared to confess to the young master of the Xiao Family. But I suppose that’s something only a bastard would do. No legitimate young miss from a good family would have the shameless audacity to do so." Toward the end of her statement, Song Jiamei couldn’t help but add, "Just like her mother, never recognizing her own status."

Song Jiamei’s scornful words tightened Ling Ruobing’s gaze, and her hands clenched unconsciously. Although she had grown up with only her mother, Liang Yuemei, in a not-so-well-off household, her mother had always fantasized about becoming Situ Haoran’s wife one day, so she never slacked off in Ling Ruobing’s upbringing – not to mention the indulgence she always showed. Therefore, Ling Ruobing had always had a tough temperament and, coupled with the humiliation she suffered at school that day, blurted out without restraint, "Auntie, what’s wrong with me? It’s just that I expressed my feelings to the boy I like. There’s nothing shameful about that. I’m just pursuing my own happiness."

Ling Ruobing’s words amused Song Jiamei. But before Song could say anything, her son, Jia Muyan, spoke first, "Pursuing your own happiness, what a joke. Take a good look at yourself in the mirror. Today, your confession to Xiao Muli was thoroughly rejected. Not only that, he made it very clear that he dislikes you. You’ve really disgraced our Jia Family. You don’t know what everyone at school is saying about you," Jia Muyan said, his face full of disgust.

Ling Ruobing, reminded by Jia Muyan of past events, felt the tears she had just stopped flowing down once again. However, not a single person present felt any pity for her because of her tears. All they showed was disdain and repulsion.

Old Master Jia, who had maintained a grim expression but hadn’t spoken, finally said, "We in the Jia Family have acknowledged you, and you should know that your every action now affects our family’s image outside. Moreover, you need to be aware of your own status. You’re not a legitimate descendant of our family. Outside, you are our bastard child, so you must think carefully before you do anything in the future, recognizing your own position. With incidents like today’s, you should understand that with your current status, it’s utterly impossible for you to marry into the Xiao Family. Consider things carefully before acting in the future. Considering this is your first offense, I won’t punish you. But if there’s a next time, regardless of any blood ties, I won’t hesitate to throw both you and your mother out." After pausing for a moment, he continued, "Our Jia Family does not need descendants who bring us shame." Old Master Jia’s remarks were clearly directed at Ling Ruobing.