The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 451: Don’t Interfere (1)_1

Chapter 451: Chapter 451: Don’t Interfere (1)_1

However, if Situ Xin heard what this person had said, she would definitely have rolled her eyes without caring about her image and said, "For your information, Missy here performed on stage because someone else provoked me."

After hearing this suggestion, Old Master Xiao didn’t immediately make a decision; he pondered for a moment and realized that it seemed as if both he and the Xiao Family were truly out of options. Only then did he nod and agree to seek help from Old Master Yu.

There was no time to delay regarding the Xiao Family’s affairs. Having decided to ask for Old Master Yu’s assistance, Old Master Xiao picked up the phone and dialed the Yu Family’s number.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Old Yu, it’s me, Old Xiao." Old Master Xiao didn’t have the time for pleasantries and got straight to the point.

At the other end of the phone, Old Master Yu felt his heart sink when he recognized Old Master Xiao’s voice. News about the Xiao Family’s affairs had already spread throughout Capital City’s inner circles, and Old Master Yu was well informed. He also knew the details of the incident on the day it happened from his grandson, Yu Qihao. He was aware that Xiao Yanlei and Liu Yuhan had gone too far, and also that Situ Xin was not someone to offend lightly.

So, after hearing his grandson Qi Hao’s recount of the incident, Old Master Yu knew that the Xiao Family was in for trouble. That’s why these past days, he’d been anxious, fearing that Old Master Xiao would seek his help.

And sure enough, his premonition was correct—Old Master Xiao’s call came.

"Oh, Old Xiao, what brings you to call me?" Old Master Yu asked with a forced smile.

"Now Old Yu, I don’t like the way you put that. What do you mean, ’how come I have time to call you’? We’ve had so many years of friendship, and there’s usually plenty of time to make calls," Old Master Xiao laughed it off. "By the way, Old Yu, the reason I called today is that I need your help with something."

"What is it? Tell me," Old Master Yu replied. His heart couldn’t help but sink. To be honest, he had no desire to get involved with the Xiao Family’s matters. He knew that helping the Xiao Family, even in the slightest way, would bring no advantages to the Yu Family, but he couldn’t just refuse outright.

"You see, Old Yu, you must be aware of my family’s situation. Actually, it’s merely a misunderstanding between the younger generation. However, I didn’t expect the Situ Family to blow this out of proportion. Right now, my grandson Yan Lei is under investigation by the discipline inspection committee, and they now want to probe the Xiao Family. You know the consequences if they begin their investigation—it will not end well. I’m afraid that the past collaborations between our Xiao Family and your Yu Family might also come under scrutiny. Just imagine, if things get dug up, it won’t just be bad for the Xiao Family; your Yu Family will definitely be implicated too. Moreover, I’ve heard your relations with the Situs are quite good, so I was hoping you could put in a good word for us, and get this situation between the younger ones to de-escalate. What do you say?"

Old Master Xiao’s words caused Old Master Yu’s expression to change several times. Old Master Yu could clearly recognize the veiled threat in Old Master Xiao’s words—using their past cooperation to coerce him into helping the Xiao Family weather this storm.

"Yes, Old Xiao, I understand what you’re saying. I’ll have a word with the Situs, try to minimize the blow, and resolve this issue," Elder Yu spoke to Old Master Xiao without changing his tone, yet the veins popping on his hand gripping the phone indicated just how much he wanted to throttle Old Master Xiao.

"Oh, good, good, then Old Yu, I’ll leave this matter in your hands," Old Master Xiao’s mood improved greatly upon hearing Elder Yu’s response, and his laughter sounded much more sincere.

After hanging up the phone, Old Master Yu angrily swept everything off his desk onto the floor. The crashing noise brought his guards rushing over, shouting through the closed door of the study, "Old Chief, what happened?" "Nothing, go back to your duties, leave me be," Old Master Yu said sternly. He needed some time alone to calm his emotions.

Even if Old Master Yu was reluctant to get involved, Old Master Xiao’s threat left him no choice but to wade into these troubled waters.

Once he had regained his composure, Old Master Yu left his study. As he exited, he met the worried gaze of his guards.

"It’s nothing, I just accidentally hit a cup in the study," Old Master Yu said to his guard, giving him a brief explanation before proceeding with his entourage to the Situ residence.

"Why, Old Situ, your place is really bustling today. Old Deng, Old Lu, Old Xiao are all here too." Upon arriving at the Situ residence and seeing several people in the room, Old Master Yu was taken aback at first, but then he understood the relationships involved and his heart sank with regret for entangling himself with the Xiao Family for short-term benefits. But it was too late for regrets; after all, there are no pills for regrets in this world.

"Hehe, you’re here, now it’s even livelier. Come on, Old Yu, take a seat," Old Master Situ invited Elder Yu to sit down.

"Sure. Hey, where’s Xiao Xin?" asked Old Master Yu as he took a seat and looked around the Situ residence, not spotting Situ Xin.

"My baby has gone to school, but looking at the time, she should be returning soon," Old Master Situ said, glancing at his wristwatch.

"Oh, look at my memory, I completely forgot about that," Old Master Yu said, smacking his forehead. He swiftly followed up with, "I heard from my Ah Hao that the Xiao grandson and granddaughter had some conflict with Xiao Xin?"

The other elders in the room had been wondering why Old Master Yu would visit the Situ Family at that moment, but after hearing his words, they quickly realized that he had an ulterior motive for coming.

"Yes, there has been such an incident. I believe the whole Capital City circle is already talking about it," admitted Old Master Loo frankly.