The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 471 Dark Aura (1)_1

Chapter 471: Chapter 471 Dark Aura (1)_1

"Huh?" Loo Yaxin had not expected Zhang Xiao to suddenly suggest acknowledging godparents. Even Situ Xin was taken aback by Zhang Xiao’s proposal.

"What do you mean ’huh’? I’m serious. I’ve always wanted a daughter, but unfortunately, I have two bratty boys at home." Zhang Xiao was straightforward and spoke her mind. In the past, she didn’t get along with Loo Yaxin, partly because Han Mengying would stir up trouble by subtly badmouthing Loo Yaxin, and Zhang Xiao, unable to hide her feelings, would sometimes treat Loo Yaxin poorly after hearing these rumors from Han Mengying. She would even sometimes echo Han Mengying’s harsh words to Loo Yaxin. But over the years, her contact with Han Mengying had diminished, and with less interaction with Loo Yaxin, the past grievances had faded away like smoke.

This time, although Zhang Xiao held the gathering at Han Mengying’s urging, intended to embarrass Loo Yaxin and create an opportunity for Han Mengying and Situ Haotian, now these matters had slipped from Zhang Xiao’s mind. All she could think about was Situ Xin.

"Hey, Zhang Xiao, it’s not that I don’t agree, but my Baby, she’s the apple of the eye of my two old men, and as a mother, I don’t have the right to make this decision. How about I go back and discuss it with the two elders and then give you a call? If we agree, I’ll let you know," said Loo Yaxin, sincerely touched by Zhang Xiao’s fondness for Situ Xin and setting aside all that had happened before.

"Sure, call me when you’ve asked them. You have to convince your two old men that I truly adore Xiao Xin. Ah, I’ll come visit your home tomorrow," Zhang Xiao declared, ready to make it happen come hell or high water.

Situ Xin watched the two discussing the matter of godparent recognition without consulting her and couldn’t help but say to Baibai, "Baibai, my mom and this auntie are going too far. How can they decide on this godparent thing without my consent?"

"Master, in these matters, you don’t have a say," Baibai replied, internally amused by Situ Xin’s crestfallen expression, but of course, it dared not show it, for fear of the unknown punishments that would await.

Han Mengying, who had been completely ignored by everyone since her arrival, with all attention focused on Situ Xin, felt like exploding and shouting at everyone, "Stay away from that little Ghost." She had invited these people to support her and to cause Loo Yaxin embarrassment, but now, they were all ignoring her, the main person, and focusing on Situ Xin, Loo Yaxin’s daughter.

Seeing that it was getting late, Han Mengying took several deep breaths to calm her wrath before gently telling everyone, "Let’s settle down and order some food."

"Oh, it’s already noon. Everyone, please sit down and let’s have lunch. We can talk while we eat," Qiu Jun, Hu Yinting’s husband, said after checking his watch.

Gratefully, Han Mengying glanced at Qiu Jun who, unfortunately for her, did not glance back. He was busy arranging the seating.

Originally, Han Mengying and Zhang Xiao had planned to arrange for Han Mengying to sit next to Situ Haotian. Han Mengying had also set her sights on the seat next to Situ Haotian early on; she had intended to sit to the left of Situ Haotian while Loo Yaxin took the seat to his right.

Han Mengying hastened her steps, intending to take the seat to the left of Situ Haotian. Situ Xin was all too aware of the expression on Han Mengying’s face and her inner thoughts. As she saw Han Mengying’s movements, Situ Xin quickly grabbed Zhang Xiao, who was adamant about sitting with her, and beat Han Mengying to the punch by sitting on the left side of Situ Haotian. After taking the seat, Situ Xin said to Situ Haotian, "Daddy, I’m sitting next to you."

Seeing his own daughter so affectionate towards him made Situ Haotian’s eyes narrow into happy slits. He chuckled and said, "Good, Baby will sit next to Daddy, and later Daddy will help you with your favorite dishes."

After speaking to Situ Haotian, Situ Xin turned her eyes toward Han Mengying and flashed her a contemptuous smile. If it hadn’t been for Hu Yinting coming over at that moment and pulling her to sit next to Zhang Xiao, Han Mengying would have hardly been able to restrain herself from rushing over to give Situ Xin a good lesson.

After sitting down, Han Mengying looked at Situ Xin’s smug demeanor, feeling her teeth itch with irritation, and her dislike for Loo Yaxin intensified. She believed that Situ Xin’s targeting of her must have been taught by Loo Yaxin, because in her view, given her own charm, there was no way a little girl would come at her like this right from the start.

If Situ Xin knew what Han Mengying was thinking, who knows what kind of contemptuous expression she would show.

"Baby, didn’t you say you were going to eat with Mu Li from a distance? Why don’t you go ahead?" Now that Loo Yaxin had settled down, she remembered what her precious daughter had come to the restaurant for.

"Oh, I was going to have dinner with Mu Li, but you know he’s usually very busy. On the way here, he got notified that he had something to do, so he couldn’t come," Situ Xin explained. Then, turning to Zhang Xiao and the others, she said, "Auntie, Uncle, you wouldn’t mind me, tagging along with my parents for a meal, would you?" "Of course not, Auntie is more than happy for you to join us for a meal. It would be great if you could come over to our house for a meal. Xiao Xin, let me tell you, my family has two big brothers. If you come to our house, I will get the two big brothers to take you to the amusement park." This was Zhang Xiao seizing the opportunity to lure Situ Xin away.

Situ Xin felt rather helpless after hearing what Zhang Xiao said. Did she really look like a kid who was all about eating, drinking, and having fun, that easy to deceive?

Han Mengying watched, anxious that the entire gathering was not going as they had previously agreed. Without giving Zhang Xiao and others a chance to speak further, she directly turned to Loo Yaxin and cut to the chase with her question. "Yaxin, what have you been up to these past few years? Homemaker? Or...?" Although Han Mengying was junior high classmates with Situ Haotian and even dated him, she was completely unaware of the current situation of Situ Haotian and Loo Yaxin’s household.