The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 271 The Decline of the Murong Family (1)_1

Chapter 271: Chapter 271 The Decline of the Murong Family (1)_1

As the years passed, Old Master Murong’s anger gradually dissipated, and slowly he began to interact with Murong Chen’s family. However, Old Master Murong still had no affection for Murong Wanyu’s mother, and every time Murong Wanyu’s family visited the Murong Family, the old master would deliberately ignore Murong Wanyu’s mother.

As for the other members of the Murong Family, that is, Murong Wanyu’s uncle’s household, they never showed a good face to Murong Wanyu’s family either and always looked down on them with disdain. In fact, what bothered them the most was the belief that Murong Wanyu’s family was returning to lay claim to the inheritance. Therefore, whenever Murong Wanyu’s family visited, the others would become extremely guarded. Also, whenever Old Master Murong was not around, Wanyu’s aunt, along with Murong Mengyao, would seize the chance to mock Wanyu and her mother.

And Murong Wanyu’s mother, not wanting to cause any unnecessary trouble, always endured it.

This made Murong Wanyu’s family very reluctant to visit the Murong Family, and they would only return on specific days each year.

After Situ Xin finished reading the documents in her hand, she casually placed them on the bed. In her heart, she was relieved that she was not born into such a family. A family like that would turn one’s heart colder and colder.

Situ Xin also saw in the documents that many of the Murong Family’s businesses had shares owned by the Dragon Society. Moreover, the shares held by the Dragon Society in the Murong Family’s businesses were even greater than those held by the family itself. This meant that on the surface, the businesses appeared to belong to the Murong Family, but in reality, they had long since changed hands.

Looking at the report from Xia Yujie, Situ Xin noted that the Dragon Society had arranged for people to enter the Murong Family’s businesses, which was why the profit situation had been good over the past few years.

"Master, you can fulfill your promise now, right?" Baibai hastily said to Situ Xin, who had finally finished reading the documents. It was really longing for the taste of that meat again.

Situ Xin immediately picked up on the sound of Baibai swallowing and sat up, looking disdainfully at Baibai, "Baibai, do you have to act like you haven’t tasted meat in hundreds of years? I remember that for dinner tonight, you had chicken, right?"

"It has been hundreds of years since I last tasted meat. Now I’m just making up for all the missed meals, and besides, this meat tastes really good," Baibai said as it swallowed again.

Situ Xin, feeling helpless, still stood up and resignedly went to prepare chicken for Baibai.

"Ah, you are the best, master," Baibai fawningly followed Situ Xin.

High school life for Situ Xin was no different from primary or middle school; during class, she would always hold her own book and brazenly read it.

It’s hard to say whether the teachers tolerated Situ Xin reading other books in class because of her excellent grades or because they knew about her family background. They turned a blind eye to it nonetheless.

This made Situ Xin feel particularly at ease.

While Situ Jin, Yu Qihao, and Xiao Muli were highly intelligent among their peers and had the skill to remember everything they saw, they still couldn’t do their own things during class the way Situ Xin did.

However, aside from the necessary time spent on studying, the rest of their time was spent each to their own, certainly nothing to do with academics.

Lately, having seen how busy Xiao Muli had been every day, Situ Xin remembered what he had mentioned before about wanting to talk to her when he returned.

That day, after class, Situ Xin turned around, leaned one hand on Xiao Muli’s desk, propped her chin in her hand, and stared unblinkingly at him.

Feeling the intensity of Situ Xin’s gaze, Xiao Muli had to stop what he was doing and look up, "Xiao Xin, are you staring at me because there’s something you want to talk about?"

"Muli, didn’t you tell me on the phone that you had something to discuss with me when you got back?" said Situ Xin, her mouth opening and closing as she spoke.

"I remember. After I came back, I saw you didn’t bring it up, and I thought you weren’t interested, so I didn’t mention it either," Xiao Muli replied, his spirits lifting at the realization that Situ Xin still had him in her thoughts.

"Now that I’m asking, you can tell me," Situ Xin’s eyes signaled Xiao Muli to proceed, and at that moment, Situ Jin and Yu Qihao also leaned in. "What are you two talking about? Share with us too," they interjected.

"It’s nothing much, just about my visit to the Xiao Family during the summer. You two must have heard of the Xiao Family," Xiao Muli addressed this to Situ Jin and Yu Qihao, thinking Situ Xin wouldn’t know about it.

"I’ve heard of them." Unexpectedly, before Situ Jin and Yu Qihao could respond, Situ Xin answered that she had heard of them.

Situ Xin had heard about the Xiao Family in her past life, and one of the tasks she took on for the organization was related to them. "Muli, what did you go to the Xiao Family for?" asked Situ Xin, frowning. While she questioned Xiao Muli, she recalled the individuals involved in that mission; a quick search reassured her that Xiao Muli’s name was not among them.

"I desire the position of Family Head of the Xiao Family, so I went back to the old house to study this summer," Xiao Muli knew that even if he didn’t tell them now, Situ Jin and the others would find out eventually.

"Muli, why did you suddenly decide to take on the role of the Xiao Family’s Family Head? I remember you had no interest in it before," said Situ Jin, whose previously lighthearted expression had turned serious.

"Yes, Muli, did Grandpa Xiao ask you to do it?" inquired Yu Qihao.

"No, it was my own request. I want to become strong, strong enough to protect the people I care about," Xiao Muli said, casting a glance in Situ Xin’s direction.

However, Situ Xin didn’t notice as she was preoccupied with the past events involving the Xiao Family. Upon hearing Xiao Muli mention taking on the role of Family Head, a thought flashed through her mind, "If the Xiao Family chooses a new Family Head in this life, with Xiao Muli in charge, it could be a good decision. Perhaps then, the tragedies of the past life wouldn’t recur."

She knew from her past life that the mission involving the Xiao Family had cost the lives of several top agents from The Dark Division. She was fortunate to have completed the mission and escaped with her life.

"Brother Muli, go ahead with your plans with peace of mind. I will support you from behind." What Situ Xin left unsaid was that not only would she support him from the sidelines, but the entire Dark Division and the Dragon Society would be the strongest backers for him to become the Patriarch Xiao.