The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 369 Confession (3)_1

Chapter 369: Chapter 369 Confession (3)_1

But Fu Xiaoyi guessed that the two families were engaging in mutual benefit, which is why, in recent years, her parents, who had no backing, rose so quickly in their positions. Therefore, when Fu Xiaoyi learned that something had happened to the Liu family, she hurriedly called home to inform her parents of the news.

However, it was clearly too late. No one answered when she called home. Her parents’ phones were both turned off.

"What? Your parents have been suspended?" Xiao Guobing finally understood why his father had said on the phone that those who were smart should stay out of this matter.

Actually, by then, even if he wanted to intervene, he wouldn’t be able to.

An idea flashed vaguely in Xiao Guobing’s mind. But the thought came and went so fast that he couldn’t grasp it.

"Uncle Xiao, Aunt Liu, what do we do now? My parents won’t be in trouble, will they?" Fu Xiaoyi said, and tears started flowing from her eyes. Even if she was somewhat calculating, she was still only a seventeen or eighteen-year-old child, a child who had always been spoiled by her parents.

Liu Yun had a growing sense of foreboding upon hearing that Fu Xiaoyi’s parents were suspended. She was not like her mother, who knew nothing. By then, she had a pretty good idea of what the matter was about. So, at that moment, her hands began to tremble uncontrollably. "Guobing, what should we do now?" She wasn’t worried about her brother and the others but was concerned about herself. She feared she would be implicated in this affair too.

After all, she was the one who had pulled some strings for her brother’s affairs.

"Now, we can only wait and see how things develop," Xiao Guobing also knew that his wife had schemed a lot for her family’s affairs.

Xiao Guobing and Liu Yun didn’t have to worry for long, as the commissar’s people soon came knocking on the door. "Please come with us," they said, showing their credentials before taking Xiao Guobing and Liu Yun away.

Liu Yun was terrified by the display, shivering uncontrollably. Xiao Guobing, on the other hand, calmed down at that moment. He cooperated and followed the commissar’s people into the car.

Old Master Liu watched the car disappear into the courtyard, his back bent much more than before. He knew that the Liu family was more likely to face misfortune than fortune this time. But still, he hoped against hope: "Now that Xiao Guobing has also been taken, Old Master Xiao won’t just watch his son be locked up. He should try to find a way to resolve this matter. If that’s the case, perhaps our Liu family might escape this calamity."

However, this time, Old Master Liu’s calculations were destined to fall through.

Old Master Xiao and Xiao Muli were informed about Xiao Guobing and Liu Yun being taken away by the political commissar the moment it happened.

One of Old Master Xiao’s former subordinates even called, offering to help Xiao Guobing and Liu Yun, but Old Master Xiao categorically refused. He went further to tell them that Xiao Guobing was no longer part of the Xiao Family and that they should just handle the matter with justice.

In fact, this was because Old Master Xiao knew that though his son had not achieved much, he still possessed the necessary principles of how to be a person. The Liu Family’s affairs had nothing to do with Xiao Guobing. As for his daughter-in-law Liu Yun, Old Master Xiao didn’t even take her into consideration.

Xiao Muli saw his grandfather pondering with a furrowed brow after hanging up the phone, which led him to believe mistakenly that Old Master Xiao was worried about his parents’ situation.

"Grandfather, don’t worry. My parents, they won’t be in trouble. At worst, my mother will be suspended from her job, nothing more." This was what Xiao Muli was capable of ensuring with his current power.

"Grandfather is not worried about your parents. Your father’s journey from birth until now has been much too smooth. That’s what has shaped his character. This incident should serve as a wake-up call. It’s time he grew up. As for your mother, her..." Old Master Xiao didn’t want to discuss his daughter-in-law any further. "What I’m concerned about is, despite having already driven your father out of the Xiao Family beforehand, I’m still afraid that someone with an agenda may still implicate us. Not just outsiders, I’m worried that your maternal grandfather’s family might become muddled and drag the Xiao Family into their mess to get us to clean it up." Old Master Xiao realized how vital a good marriage alliance was.

Xiao Muli’s expression darkened as he remembered the faces of some relatives from his mother’s side at Old Master Xiao’s reminder. If the Xiao Family didn’t step in to assist, that family might indeed pull them down, forcing the Xiao Family to intervene.

After thinking for a while, Xiao Muli suggested to Old Master Xiao, "Grandfather, should I go and give my maternal grandfather a heads-up? About what they can and cannot do?"

"No need. You’d better not contact anyone from your maternal grandfather’s side. I suspect they have already set their sights on us, waiting to catch us in a slip. If we make any move, they’ll probably say the Xiao Family has been scheming behind the scenes in the Liu Family affair. Right now, we can only stand still and watch how things unfold. Moreover, the likes of Old Deng, the Situ Family, and the Loo Family won’t just stand by idly. If we do get dragged into this, they will definitely step in to help us." A smile finally appeared on Old Master Xiao’s face upon saying this.

The most correct decision Old Master Xiao made in his life was standing with the Situ Family and the Loo Family all those years ago. Otherwise, the Xiao Family would not enjoy the status they have today. However, Old Master Xiao did regret that their family was thin in numbers, with only a single line of descent. Otherwise, the Xiao Family’s responsibility wouldn’t all fall on his and Xiao Muli’s shoulders. Thankfully, his grandson was promising, which provided Old Master Xiao with some comfort.

"Muli, I heard that the Fu Family is also involved in this matter. Your so-called betrothal isn’t official and there’s no token of engagement, so it shouldn’t be a big problem. Wait until the Liu Family’s matter has mostly settled, then look for someone from the Fu Family and clarify things face to face. And, you’d better seize the opportunity with Xiao Xin. I’m counting on you to marry that girl back into the Xiao Family." Old Master Xiao’s smile broadened when he mentioned Xiao Muli’s relationship with Situ Xin. "But I heard that Yu Qihao from the Yu Family has also expressed his feelings for Xiao Xin. You, my boy, now have a competitor." Xiao Muli’s face fell upon hearing that Yu Qihao had also confessed his feelings for Situ Xin, but he was prepared for this possibility, so he just silently encouraged himself to keep going. However, he might not remain as composed when he finds out that Old Master Xiao and Old Master Loo have been earnestly searching for suitable husbands for Situ Xin. The Situ Family, the Loo Family, and Old Deng had all received the latest updates about the Liu Family’s situation. These two families, along with Old Deng, weren’t so much concerned about the Liu Family itself, but whether the Xiao Family would be implicated by them.