The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 464: You Have to Pretend Better (2)_1

Chapter 464: Chapter 464: You Have to Pretend Better (2)_1

"Yaxin, what are you talking about? Since you’re so worried, when it’s time for the gathering, I simply won’t go. I’ll just say I’m busy and don’t have time," Situ Haotian truly had a headache. He now deeply regretted how he had ever gotten entangled with that Han Mengying.

"Dad, it’s not okay for you not to go. Since they have openly invited you, you can’t just not show up. Otherwise, they might think that Mom is purposely keeping you away. It would make Mom seem lesser in the eyes of that woman," Situ Xin didn’t think her father’s suggestion was good at all. If her mom were to attend the gathering alone while her dad didn’t show up, who knew what that Han Mengying might think. However, Situ Xin suddenly thought of something, "Mom, that ex-girlfriend of Dad’s, Han Mengying, she must be married by now, right?"

"She did get married, but she divorced. I heard from a friend of Han Mengying, who mentioned it inadvertently, that Han Mengying realized she still had feelings for only one person in her heart, so she divorced," Loo Yaxin said, giving Situ Haotian a stern look. In her heart, she cursed at the man who attracted women like bees to honey.

When Situ Xin heard what her mother Loo Yaxin said, she understood somewhat why her mother was so worried. Indeed, having your husband’s ex-girlfriend constantly lurking around, intent on stealing your husband, and even going as far as getting a divorce for him, how could she not worry?

"Yaxin, who told you this? I’ve got to see who’s going around spreading rumors," Situ Haotian was clearly skeptical that Han Mengying would divorce because of him. It was true, they had dated for barely more than two weeks, and he quickly realized that the person he had feelings for in his heart was Loo Yaxin, so they broke up.

It’s fair to say that although he dated Han Mengying, the number of times they were alone together could be counted on one hand.

"Dad, you got it wrong, it’s not someone stirring up trouble for no reason, but rather someone deliberately revealing this to Mom. What’s more, that person is very likely to be Han Mengying herself," Situ Xin explained to her dad who obviously didn’t understand women.

"However, Mom, you don’t need to worry too much. You and Dad have a military marriage, which is protected by law. If some woman tries to break up your marriage, that’s illegal," Situ Xin had just remembered her dad’s status, and how a military marriage is protected.

"Right, how could I have forgotten about that?" reminded by Situ Xin, Loo Yaxin remembered that she and Situ Haotian had a military marriage, which made her feel much better.

After the incident of Loo Yaxin losing her temper with Situ Haotian because of the two women, everything returned to normal, as if nothing had happened. But, Situ Xin kept the matter to heart.

"Mom." After dinner, when Loo Yaxin stood up to help Old Madam Situ clear the tableware, Situ Xin called out to her.

"Baby, what do you need Mama for?" Loo Yaxin held the tableware in her hand, looking puzzled at her daughter who stopped her.

"Mom, put the tableware in the kitchen, I have something to talk about with you."

"Oh, okay." Although Loo Yaxin didn’t know what her daughter needed from her, she did as her daughter asked since she had asked.

Situ Xin pulled Loo Yaxin from the kitchen upstairs to her room, causing Old Madam Situ and the others who saw this to say with a smile, "Baby, where are you pulling your mom off to?"

"I need to talk to Mom about something," Situ Xin replied without looking back.

Once they were in Situ Xin’s room, Situ Xin looked at her mother seriously and said, "Mom, I know that Han Mengying will always be a thorn in your heart. Although you felt much better after hearing that you and Dad have a protected military marriage, that thorn has never truly been removed."

"Baby." Loo Yaxin looked at her precious daughter, her heart heavy with mixed emotions. Indeed, she still minded Han Mengying, especially as the day of the gathering approached, making her increasingly restless. These past few days, she used her free time to browse the mall several times, wanting to buy a new dress to make sure she wouldn’t lose to Han Mengying on the day of the gathering.

And all this, Situ Xin saw clearly, which is why today, the day before the gathering, she brought her mother to her room.

"Mom, I really don’t understand where your lack of confidence comes from. To say the least about your appearance, if you were to go out now and tell others you’re nearly 40, no one would believe it," Situ Xin wasn’t exaggerating; under her care, Loo Yaxin didn’t look close to 40 at all, appearing merely in her early 30s.

"Baby, I know I’ve taken good care of myself, but that Han Mengying was recognized as the school beauty in our class back then. And these years, she’s been abroad, surely her sense of fashion and style is better than mine. I’m worried that if I stand next to her, the difference will be too noticeable," Loo Yaxin voiced her concerns.

While Situ Xin didn’t take her mother’s words to heart—certainly, a woman’s skincare regimen is significant, the results after such care can differ. If it weren’t for Situ Xin’s influence and the treasures in her space, Loo Yaxin couldn’t have maintained her appearance so well.

But Situ Xin didn’t bring this up with her mother, knowing it wouldn’t be very helpful to discuss it now.

"Mom, do you trust me?" Situ Xin looked up at Loo Yaxin with steady eyes, unblinking, and asked.

"Of course, Mom trusts our baby the most," Loo Yaxin wasn’t sure why her daughter was suddenly asking this, but she truly trusted her.

"Since Mom trusts me, then leave yourself in my hands. I will definitely make you the most beautiful woman at tomorrow’s gathering," Situ Xin had already planned to help her mother gain confidence through her appearance.