The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 444: The Rapid Fall of the Xiao Family (2)_1

Chapter 444: Chapter 444: The Rapid Fall of the Xiao Family (2)_1

Yu Shiyin was suddenly pulled out by her boss and didn’t react immediately, sheepishly saying to Situ Xin, "Xiao Xin, long time no see."

"Yeah, Sister Shiyin, it has been a long time. You seem to have adapted well to working with my aunt during this period," Situ Xin admired, looking at Yu Shiyin, who had completely stepped out of the shadow of that marriage and was faintly exuding a strong career woman vibe.

"That’s right, your Sister Shiyin is indeed a rare talent. Although her design sketches aren’t as good as yours, they bring something fresh compared to the other designers in the company, and her fashion sense is quite sharp, exactly what our company needs," said Lu Juan, clearly very satisfied with Yu Shiyin’s abilities and talent.

"Of course, did you see who discovered this talent?" Situ Xin boasted to Lu Juan with a smug smile.

"Hey, you little rascal. How do you manage to relate everything back to yourself?" Lu Juan said laughingly to Situ Xin, "Alright, stop changing the subject. I’m talking business. The BL Fashion Show is only a little more than a month away; time is pressing. If the outfits you’re preparing for the SHOW aren’t ready, there could be big trouble." Lu Juan was convinced that Situ Xin hadn’t prepared the fashion needed for the BL Fashion Week, as she had never seen Situ Xin lift a finger.

"Auntie, you’re really breaking my heart. Do I truly not deserve your trust? Am I that unreliable? Rest assured, I’ve got everything ready that should be ready. I’ll write down the requirements for the models I need and give them to you later. After you go back, just prepare the models," Situ Xin said as she turned toward Yu Shiyin with a smile, "Auntie, since you mentioned getting Sister Shiyin to help, let’s not worry about that. However, when we go to the BL Fashion Week, we could bring Sister Shiyin along. Seeing more will greatly benefit her."

"Really? I can go to BL with you all?" Yu Shiyin became visibly excited upon hearing Situ Xin say she would take her to BL. Even though she could afford to go to BL thanks to her family’s wealth, in Yu Shiyin’s eyes, going with Situ Xin and the others was different.

"Of course. Go back and get ready, and in a month, just follow us," Situ Xin said while continuing to write down her notes. "Here, auntie, take this and hurry off to work with Sister Shiyin. I’m telling you clearly, the quality of the models will directly affect my designs, so please, put your trust in me."

"Done. You can count on me," Lu Juan said, grabbing the paper with the model requirements that Situ Xin had written, and swiftly left the Situ house with Yu Shiyin in high spirits.

These past few days, Old Master Xiao had been holding meetings non-stop but hadn’t come up with a solution yet. The Discipline Inspection Commission had solid evidence in their hands. With that evidence, Xiao Yanlei, Liu Ping, Xiao Yali, and Cao Mengqi’s parents wouldn’t be able to leave the Commission unscathed.

The people on Old Master Xiao’s side were analyzing that the power of The Dark Division in Situ Xin’s hands likely wasn’t limited to just the evidence against Xiao Yanlei and Liu Ping. It’s probable that the Xiao Family’s usual deeds were all under the watchful eye of their opponents.

If Situ Xin were to hear Old Master Xiao’s people’s analysis, she would definitely give a thumbs up and say, "You really understand."

Therefore, after analyzing back and forth, there was only one thought left in everyone’s minds on Old Master Xiao’s side: they had to compromise with Situ Xin this time; hardline tactics wouldn’t work on her.

However, when Old Master Xiao heard that he was advised to reach a compromise with Situ Xin, which meant the Situ family, he firmly disagreed. The Xiao Family had been contending with the Situ, Loo, and Xiao Families for many years; bending his pride to them was out of the question.

Old Master Xiao’s persistence gave those on his side a massive headache. However, they knew his temperament: once he was set on something, no amount of logical persuasion would make him nod in agreement.

Apart from the vexation on Old Master Xiao’s side, the mood of the country’s highest leader had also been quite poor lately, frowning all day and looking preoccupied.

"Sir, do you think we should step in and help the Xiao Family?" the highest leader’s secretary asked, observing the pensiveness of his chief. After the secretary spoke, the leader didn’t respond but maintained his previous demeanor. The secretary continued, "Sir, if the Xiao Family is destroyed by Situ Xin and The Dark Division, it won’t bode well for us. If things continue like this, the status of the Situ, Loo, and Xiao Families in Country H could surpass yours."

"No need to say more; I am aware of all that. I know what you’re concerned about, but it’s not time for us to take action yet. Let’s wait and see. If the Xiao Family really can’t hold out, then it will not be too late to intervene." What the highest leader didn’t mention was that he knew the old masters of the Situ, Loo, and Xiao Families well enough to be sure that they were not the type to misjudge the situation. Of course, he didn’t rule out the possibility that these old masters, especially Old Master Situ and Old Master Loo, might act irrationally out of excessive fondness for their granddaughters (grandnieces). "By the way, keep a close watch on both sides for me; report back immediately if there’s any movement."

"Yes, I understand," the subordinate replied.

Liu Yuhan wheeled herself out of the hospital. Once out of the hospital, she recklessly navigated her wheelchair to the side of the road, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for the Xiao household.

"Grandfather, Grandfather, have something happened to my parents?" Fortunately, the Xiao Family lived in a villa in the military district, and there were no steps at the entrance of the lower level; otherwise, Liu Yuhan in her wheelchair wouldn’t have been able to enter the Xiao residence so smoothly, calling out loudly as soon as she arrived.

Although Liu Yuhan’s shouting didn’t bring Old Master Xiao running, it did alarm Old Madam Xiao, Xiao Yanlei’s father, and mother, who were at home.