The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 284 Underestimating_1

Chapter 284: Chapter 284 Underestimating_1

Given Situ Xin’s current height, she was almost the same height as some of the shorter girls in her class, possibly even slightly taller. And if it wasn’t for Situ Xin’s face not having fully matured, still carrying a bit of childlike air, one could hardly distinguish her from a girl of seventeen or eighteen.

If one were to talk about the changes in Situ Xin these past few years, they were undeniably significant, not just in her height but also her appearance. The visage that Situ Xin now presented to everyone was far from her true appearance.

The face that Situ Xin displayed to others had been partially concealed through her own cultivation technique. To describe Situ Xin’s true appearance, the term "breathtakingly beautiful" would be fitting. When Situ Xin first caught sight of her own face, she had been momentarily stunned by its beauty. It was still her original face, but the proportions of the features were more perfect, and those features had become more delicate. Combined together, they gave off a completely different feeling.

Even Baibai, upon seeing Situ Xin’s appearance, nearly drooled and said, "Master, you look so beautiful now, Baibai can’t help but drool."

Situ Xin realized that if she went out looking like this, it would definitely cause quite an uproar. Moreover, with beauty often comes trouble, and Situ Xin did not want her face to invite unnecessary problems. Although, with her current abilities, there might not be an equal match for her in this world, Situ Xin still preferred not to create trouble for herself.

And even without her seeking out trouble, others seemed keen to bring it to her doorstep. Right after Situ Xin took over The Dark Division and completed her first task admirably, she caught the eye of the top leader of the organization.

And it was unclear what that top leader was thinking, his idea of showing interest, his notion of trying to win her over, was to propose a marriage alliance with the Situ Family. Moreover, this proposed match was between Situ Xin and the top leader’s own grandson, who was laughably three years younger than Situ Xin.

When Situ Xin heard about this from her grandfather, she stood up abruptly, almost dropping the cup in her hand, exclaiming, "You must be joking, how could this be possible." After saying that, Situ Xin remembered her grandfather and hurried over to Old Master Situ, grabbing his hand and anxiously asking, "Grandfather, you didn’t agree to this, did you?"

Situ Xin stared unblinkingly at Old Master Situ, looking as if she might start crying if Old Master Situ said he had agreed.

"I didn’t agree to this, how could I? This is about our Baby’s lifelong happiness. How could I so easily consent to it? And as for that family’s boy, hmph, he should take a look at himself in the mirror. He dares to covet what he cannot have," Old Master Situ declared with a face full of disdain. Situ Xin sighed in deep relief upon hearing this but couldn’t help laughing when Old Master Situ described the top leader’s grandson. She chuckled and said, "Grandpa, I seem to remember you complimenting that boy for being plump and cute, so why the sudden change? Ah," Situ Xin said, raising her eyebrows at Old Master Situ.

"Hmph, he might look cute, but next to our Baby, they’re not even on the same level," Old Master Situ retorted, his face clearly showing his contempt.

Situ Xin, too, harbored resentment towards the top leader for setting his sights on her, and over the years, she didn’t miss any chance to stealthily cause him trouble.

And to this day, the top leader had no clue that all the headaches were orchestrated by Situ Xin.

By the age of 12, right before the end of the last year, Situ Xin had made a breakthrough to the fifth layer of "Dance of the Phoenix Nine Styles."

And Situ Xin’s breakthrough to the fifth layer of "Dance of the Phoenix Nine Styles" was largely thanks to the current Family Head of the Xiao Family, Xiao Yongxin.

The changes in Xiao Muli these years were quite remarkable, and though he hadn’t visited the Xiao Family Ancestral House again, he hadn’t missed any of the training set by the Patriarch Xiao.

Every year, Xiao Muli’s academic progress needed to be presented to Grand Elder Xiao and the current Family Head for review.

Each time Patriarch Xiao saw Xiao Muli’s progress reports, his expression would turn frightfully grim. His resulting low pressure would last a full day, keeping everyone in the Xiao Family on tenterhooks.

One evening, as usual after school, the four of them got into the car that had come to take them home.

In the car, the four of them were chatting and laughing merrily, and only in the presence of Situ Xin did Xiao Muli’s expression soften, his eyes filled with indulgence and affection whenever he looked at her.

Fortunately, Xiao Muli was adept at concealing his feelings, or else he would have been chastised countless times by Situ Jin, Situ Che, and Loo Jie Xiu.

As they were joking around, Situ Xin suddenly felt a sense of danger. She quickly extended her Divine Sense, and the moment she did, she was shocked to see a bullet heading toward their car. "Get down now! Uncle Sun, step on the gas!" she shouted instinctively.

Upon hearing Situ Xin’s command, Situ Jin, Xiao Muli, and Yu Qihao, though not understanding what was happening, unconditionally obeyed her. They simultaneously ducked down, while the driver, Uncle Sun, slammed hard on the accelerator.

The moment they ducked, a bullet pierced through the window, whistling past them and exiting on the opposite side.

The driver, Uncle Sun, was shaken by the bullet’s entry. Though he was a soldier and familiar with guns and bullets during target practice, he had never experienced a real gunfight before.

Now, Uncle Sun’s hands shook as he gripped the steering wheel. "Miss, what do we do now?" he stammered, his voice trembling.