The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 450: Before I Take Her Down, Inspect the Goods (3)_1

Chapter 450: Chapter 450: Before I Take Her Down, Inspect the Goods (3)_1

"Since no one seems willing, then let’s drop the matter. After all, it was just a spur-of-the-moment idea. In fact, I also feel that the position isn’t all that impressive." After hearing her father and the others’ thoughts, Situ Xin felt rather pleased instead.

Since no one in the family was willing to take over that position, Situ Xin had no choice but to change her plans. However, she didn’t plan to let the Xiao Family off so easily.

Thinking back to today when Old Master Xiao visited her home, and the way he and her grandfather, Old Master Situ, had acted, she felt annoyed. She now realized where Xiao Yanlei and Liu Yuhan got their haughty attitudes—it was clearly inherited.

Situ Xin knew that for the moment, she couldn’t completely uproot the Xiao Family, but she didn’t mind giving Old Master Xiao a warning, reminding him not to be so arrogant. She also wanted to make it clear to Old Master Xiao that the Situ and Loo families weren’t soft persimmons to be squashed at his whim.

However, before Situ Xin could take any action, the Xiao Family found itself in turmoil.

"What? You’re saying someone from the Discipline Inspection Commission has proposed a thorough investigation of our Xiao Family?" Old Master Xiao stood abruptly from his chair upon receiving a call from his contact within the Commission. The other members of the Xiao Family, who were dining, all put down their chopsticks and focused their attention on Old Master Xiao.

"Yes, Elder Chief, during the recent meeting, someone made that suggestion, and it even received approval from more than half of the members. They have already started the investigation," said the person on the phone, his expression laden with gravity. He seemed to foresee the downfall of the Xiao Family and a bleak future for himself.

"I understand. Don’t act rashly. Keep a close eye on the Commission’s moves and report any new developments to me immediately," Old Master Xiao’s face was terrifyingly grim. He hadn’t anticipated that the Discipline Inspection Commission would target his family. He had always believed that the matter with Xiao Yanlei was merely his grandson’s problem and wouldn’t implicate the Xiao Family.

But Old Master Xiao had forgotten just how rampant and abrasive his family’s behavior had been. He didn’t know that his so-called subordinates, under the guise of the Xiao Family’s name, had been misbehaving outside. In the Commission, more than half of the people had been suppressed and bullied by the Xiao Family’s underlings. This had caused widespread dissatisfaction with the Xiao Family, but due to the Xiao Family’s clout, no one had dared to show their true feelings.

Now, with the backing of The Dark Division and a perfect opportunity at hand, how could those from the Commission, long suppressed by the Xiao’s underlings, miss such a chance? Thus, they proposed a comprehensive investigation into the Xiao Family, using Xiao Yanlei’s incident as a pretext.

"Dad, what’s happening?" Xiao Yuejiang looked anxiously at his father, whose face looked extremely unpleasant, and asked.

"It’s the damn Discipline Inspection Commission. They have the audacity to mess with me," Old Master Xiao angrily swiped the bowls off the table in front of him.

"What? How dare they? Who gave them such courage?" Yuejiang was shocked by the news, and following the shock came a creeping worry. The old saying, ’You can’t play with fire without getting burned,’ came to mind. Considering their dealings in the political arena, which one of them could be considered completely incorruptible and withstand an investigation? The mere thought of what would happen if the Commission unearthed his own wrongdoing made Yuejiang shudder. "Dad, what should we do now?"

"Humph, I want to see who is bold enough to investigate our Xiao Family," Old Master Xiao was well aware that the Xiao Family couldn’t withstand scrutiny. Not to mention anything else, just the association between Xiao Yanlei and the Green Gang—if investigated thoroughly—would make it clear to everyone that it wasn’t just Xiao Yanlei with ties and cooperation with the gang, but the entire Xiao Family. And if that happened, the Xiao Family would indeed be ruined.

While Old Master Xiao understood this, he didn’t show any sign of yielding. After making his statement, he ignored the expressions of those around him, called his two sons, and left the house, leaving behind a family of women full of worries.

Old Master Xiao, with his two sons, urgently gathered his people to discuss solutions regarding the Commission’s actions.

The people summoned from their homes by Old Master Xiao were all feeling uncomfortable, and some even regretted joining the Xiao family’s ranks to begin with. If the Xiao Family were to fall, they knew they’d be done for as well.

Despite their complaints and regrets, they did not show it at this moment, knowing that they had no way out and could only advance or retreat with the Xiao Family.

Old Master Xiao and his group discussed for hours without finding a satisfactory solution. However, they all knew that those from the Commission who dared to investigate the Xiao Family were emboldened by the support of The Dark Division and Situ Xin.

Ultimately, it all came down to Situ Xin. Everyone present looked at Old Master Xiao, awaiting his stance on the matter.

"Don’t all look at me like that. I personally visited the Situ family yesterday, but they certainly did not welcome me," Old Master Xiao said, avoiding everyone’s gaze as he thought of his visit to the Situ home the day before.

Knowing Old Master Xiao well, those present understood from his evasive gaze that his visit to the Situ family likely didn’t go well. They also knew that seeking a solution through Old Master Xiao was futile.

"Hey, I heard from my kid that Elder Yu’s child seems to have a good relationship with Situ Xin. I think the relationship between the Yu and Situ families can’t be bad either. So, Chief, why don’t you give Elder Chief Yu a call and ask him to speak on our behalf?" someone suggested when everyone was racking their brains for a solution.

"Right, the relationship between the Yu and Situ families is quite good. Didn’t the entire Situ family attend Elder Yu’s birthday banquet? I remember that Situ Xin even performed a program at Elder Yu’s banquet," someone added in agreement.