The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 506: Really Want to Hold Her (1)_1

Chapter 506: Chapter 506: Really Want to Hold Her (1)_1

Situ Xin had originally planned to wear a gown she designed on a whim, but although its style differed from the ones she had prepared for the fashion show, some of the embroidery bore a striking resemblance.

Clutching that gown, Situ Xin hesitated for a moment before ultimately deciding against it. She didn’t want to stir up trouble for herself before her fashion show.

In the end, Situ Xin selected a sky-blue cocktail dress after spending a long time rummaging through her wardrobe in the space villa.

Situ Xin wasn’t particularly fond of makeup, so she didn’t apply any to her face. She also found doing her hair troublesome, so she simply chose a crystal-encrusted hairband she had designed and produced under her brand "Hearbeat."

Xiao Muli had taken care of his company’s business early and changed into a handcrafted suit from "Heartbeat." With the help of a stylist, he had his hair slightly styled. He had called Situ Xin earlier, offering to take her shopping for a gown, but she had turned him down, telling him to just pick her up in the evening.

"Ding dong, ding dong." Not long after Situ Xin finished getting ready and stepped out of the space, her room’s doorbell rang.

Checking the time, Situ Xin thought it was too early for Xiao Muli to arrive, and assumed it was her grandmother or someone else from her family. To her surprise, when she opened the door, a tall figure stood outside. "You, why are you here already?" Situ Xin asked, her heart skipping a few beats as she looked at Xiao Muli, who appeared entirely different from his usual dress and demeanor.

She hadn’t expected Xiao Muli’s transformation into formal attire, which altered his whole demeanor. He exuded an aristocratic charm and seemed considerably more handsome.

Xiao Muli didn’t answer Situ Xin’s question but stared at her in astonishment, his admiration evident in his eyes.

Xiao Muli knew Situ Xin was beautiful, but she usually dressed casually and didn’t fuss over her hair, so her everyday appearance, though attractive, didn’t have the breathtaking allure she now possessed in a light blue dress, her hair loosely draped, adorned with a hairband.

"Hey, Brother Muli, snap out of it," Situ Xin called out, secretly overjoyed to see Xiao Muli captivated by her beauty.

"Ah, oh, cough cough." After being brought back to his senses by Situ Xin’s voice, Xiao Muli scratched his head in embarrassment over his earlier lapse.

"Come in," Situ Xin said, noticing Xiao Muli still standing at the entrance. With hotel guests passing by and turning back to steal glances at them, Situ Xin, despite being used to attention, felt uncomfortable and invited him inside.

"Oh, alright," Xiao Muli complied and followed Situ Xin. Once inside, seeing his beautiful girlfriend, he couldn’t resist the urge to wrap her in his arms and breathe in her unique scent.

But before he could act, the doorbell rang again. Situ Xin answered it; it was Old Madam Situ and the others. They had heard the commotion and, knowing Situ Xin was off to a party with Xiao Muli, came specifically to instruct him to take good care of her and protect her from any bullying. They warned of severe consequences should Situ Xin not return home safely.

As he listened to Old Madam Situ’s stern warnings, Xiao Muli’s gaze remained fixed on Situ Xin, who sat to the side, stirring his heart and leaving him tingling with a sensation like being scratched by a cat. He wished he could embrace her, but all he could do was look.

The car pulled up outside the villa where Brown Kress had arranged the banquet for Xiao Muli and stopped.

After a valet opened the car door, Xiao Muli got out first and prepared to help Situ Xin out of the car. But before he could turn around to invite her out, Brown dashed over, enthusiastically grabbing Xiao Muli’s hand and started pulling him toward the villa. "Muli, I’m so glad you could make it. Lia has been waiting for you inside for a while," he said.

The other guests paused at the sight of Brown’s gesture and followed his gaze, curious about the young Eastern man who had caught the attention of the current head of the Browns. Those who didn’t know Xiao Muli murmured to themselves, "Who is this young man? What status does he hold that he attracts such warmth from the Brown family’s boss?"

Conversely, those who recognized Xiao Muli and knew his status wore expressions that said, "I knew it; it’s him."

Xiao Muli was displeased with Brown Kress’s actions, particularly the mention of Lia, which darkened his expression and caused his eyebrows to furrow. With a firm pull, he retrieved his hand, "My apologies, Mr. Brown, if you could wait a moment, I need to bring my companion along."

Turning around, he reached out his hand, and as he did, a delicate arm emerged from the car and rested on his.

Brown Kress’s face twisted in embarrassment when he heard Xiao Muli mention his female companion. He had never expected Xiao Muli to actually bring a date and had said, purely out of politeness, that he should bring a partner, having previously ascertained that there were no women intimately linked to Xiao Muli.

Seeing the delicate hand on Xiao Muli’s, and thinking of his daughter waiting for him inside the villa, Brown’s resentment surged against the owner of that gentle hand.

Situ Xin placed her hand on Xiao Muli’s and slowly got out of the car. Though she had been inside the vehicle, she had seen everything that transpired outside quite clearly, including Brown Kress’s expression when she reached out her hand.