The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 478 Facing Obstacles Everywhere (1)_1

"What’s the situation?" Situ Xin took advantage of the break between classes to call Xia Yujie and find out the latest developments at her father, Situ Haotian’s place.

"Your father, Situ Haotian, has already made his move. He has dismissed Li Yipei," Xia Yujie reported over the phone, looking at the latest briefing that had come from downstairs.

"Hee hee, really? Then I suppose there will be quite a show at my father’s place soon. Keep having your people watch over that side. Call me immediately if anything happens," Situ Xin said just as the bell rang for class. "I have to go to class now."

"All right, I’ll call you once there’s any new development."

After learning of Li Yipei’s hidden intentions from his daughter Situ Xin, Situ Haotian thought through the entire night how to deal with Li Yipei in a way that would satisfy his precious daughter. So, first thing when he got to work today, he dismissed Li Yipei.

"Chief, why are you dismissing me? I haven’t made any mistakes," when the morning meeting began, Situ Haotian announced this news openly.

The announcement of Li Yipei’s dismissal by Situ Haotian caused everyone in the meeting room to exchange glances, and they all guessed in their hearts the reason for the sudden dismissal. Previously, Situ Haotian had publicly praised Li Yipei for her diligent work, which was an implicit recognition of her abilities.

Moreover, they had heard from colleagues that the relationship between Situ Haotian and Li Yipei was not common. They had also covertly observed and indeed found some truth to the rumors about Situ Haotian and Li Yipei’s interactions.

That’s why everyone was extremely surprised when Situ Haotian announced the dismissal.

Not only was everyone else surprised, but the other party involved, Li Yipei, was so stunned by the announcement that she was frozen in place. Then, without any reservation, she stood up abruptly and questioned Situ Haotian.

Situ Haotian looked up with a sharp gaze at Li Yipei and said coldly, "Since Comrade Li Yipei has asked, I will tell you. You spread rumors that weren’t true instead of working diligently at the office. Are you satisfied with this reason?"

After speaking, Situ Haotian picked up some documents from his desk and, without looking at Li Yipei, said, "Comrade Li Yipei, go pack up your things after the meeting and leave our office. As for your salary, the accounts department will settle this month’s wages for you." Then, without a glance at Li Yipei, who was looking pathetically at him, Situ Haotian turned and left the meeting room.

As soon as Situ Haotian left, the meeting room exploded into chaos. Everyone looked at Li Yipei, who was still in a daze, and started whispering, "What’s going on? Wasn’t she supposed to be special to the chief?"

"Yeah, I heard about that too. Why did the chief suddenly pull this move? What does it mean?"

"Didn’t you understand what the chief just said? I bet those rumors about the chief having a special relationship with her came from her. In my opinion, the chief doesn’t have the slightest interest in her," a woman who had long been irritated by Li Yipei’s princess attitude stood up and, with a look of disdain, addressed everyone while looking at Li Yipei.

"I think so too. Otherwise, why would the chief say she was spreading false rumors?" The meeting room buzzed with back-and-forth discussions, with some of the older women pointing fingers at Li Yipei, openly scolding her.

Li Yipei, who heard all their comments, turned from ashen to pale.

Even after being dismissed by Situ Haotian, Li Yipei was not ready to give up. She returned to her desk to pack up, all the while looking toward Situ Haotian’s office, her heart unwilling to accept this outcome. She clenched her teeth, put down what she was holding, and rushed to Situ Haotian’s office. Without even knocking, she barged right in.

Situ Haotian, hearing the door open, frowned, thinking who could be so rude as to enter without knocking. As he lifted his gaze, he saw Li Yipei, her eyes teeming with tears, looking especially pitiful.

Li Yipei knew she had an appearance that evoked Sister Lin, especially with her watery eyes. In her view, no man could resist a delicate and pitiful woman, so she hoped to use her own advantages to elicit sympathy from Situ Haotian.

But Li Yipei didn’t understand Situ Haotian. If it had been earlier, her pitiable state might have triggered Situ Haotian’s compassion and reluctance, but after learning of Li Yipei’s ulterior motives, aside from disgust, Situ Haotian felt no other emotions toward her.

"Comrade Li Yipei, what’s the matter with you? Don’t you even understand the most basic manners? Don’t you know you should knock before entering?" Situ Haotian reprimanded her with a stern voice and a hard face.

"Chief, I, I didn’t mean it. I have something very important to tell you, I just forgot to knock," Li Yipei didn’t expect that Situ Haotian wouldn’t fall for her act and didn’t show her any kindness. But she couldn’t just give up. With a do-or-die resolve, she said to Situ Haotian, "Chief, no, Situ Haotian, I like you. I wish I could be by your side."

"Oh? Is that so? So, miss, is your next line going to be that you don’t need any status, as long as you can be by my side, you’ll be satisfied?" Situ Xin did not expect to overhear such sensational words when she impulsively skipped class to visit her father’s office.

Situ Xin held Baibai, her face smiling, but her eyes were icy cold.

"Who are you? How dare you enter the chief’s office without permission?" Li Yipei turned and saw Situ Xin walk in, even prettier than her, and her heart filled with jealousy, which made her even more irritated at the sight of Situ Xin.