The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 712 - 707: Stunning (1)_1

Chapter 712: Chapter 707: Stunning (1)_1

The Xiao Family’s collateral branch, those coveting the position of Xiao Family matriarch, didn’t concern Situ Xin in the slightest. However, Situ Muli, who had once talked with Situ Xin on the phone, still sent people to keep an eye on their actions at all times.

It wasn’t that they doubted Situ Xin’s capabilities and feared she would be bullied by these people; it was simply a different matter altogether when the initiative was in their own hands.

Thus, while Situ Xin was out for breakfast with Baibai, Xiao Muli’s subordinates had already delivered last night’s information to their master for review.

Xiao Muli knew exactly what the two powers behind Situ Xin were, so upon hearing his subordinates report that the collateral branch and some ambitious aristocratic families had not unearthed anything about Situ Xin, he clearly understood who had interfered behind the scenes.

Xiao Muli, observing these people’s reactions and their so-called arrangements, dismissed them with a sneer. He tossed the reports aside and stood up to join Situ Xin for breakfast.

As for Situ Muli and The Dark Division, even though they felt these people’s schemes were nothing in front of their leader, the fact that someone had dared to target their leader meant they wouldn’t let them off easily, even if they couldn’t harm their leader in the slightest.

And it just so happened that The Dark Division was relatively idle during this period. Apart from Mei, who had just given birth, and Xiang Yang, who had just become a father, the rest of the seasoned members had gathered near the Xiao Family Mansion.

Meanwhile, Xia Yujie and Liu Yuxiang from Dragon Society were preoccupied with women and had missed this piece of news. Had Xia Yujie and Liu Yuxiang been involved, the collateral branch of the Xiao Family and aristocratic families bold enough to plot against Situ Xin would have found their lives even more difficult.

The Xiao Family’s family gathering was to take place in the evening at the well-known Lihua Hotel.

In the afternoon, Situ Xin needed to start with makeup and styling. Xiao Muli knew that Situ Xin’s relatives had prepared a dress for her, and although he himself was no expert in this area, he had needlessly prepared a dress for her as well.

While Xiao Muli had his subordinates arrange for a stylist, his offer was declined when he sought Situ Xin’s opinion.

She certainly didn’t want to sit there, treated like a mannequin, to be fussed over by hairstylists and makeup artists. Moreover, the skills of these professionals might not necessarily surpass her own. Hence, Situ Xin decided to take matters into her own hands.

The main reason Situ Xin decided to handle it herself was her desire to have the freedom to do as she wished without regard for anyone else’s opinions.

Having witnessed Situ Xin’s makeup skills while at BL, skills even a master would admire, Xiao Muli decided to let her do as she pleased. He instructed his subordinates to dismiss the hairstylist and makeup artist.

Situ Xin finished her hair and makeup quickly, applying a subtle look with cosmetics she had made in her space and leaving her hair combed smoothly, draping over her shoulders.

Once she was ready, Situ Xin put on the dress her grandmother and the other women had prepared for her.

The women from both the Situ and Loo families had selected a strapless pure white floor-length gown for Situ Xin. The design of the attire was simple and uncluttered, without any superfluous embellishments. At first glance, the dress seemed quite ordinary and indistinguishable from any other found in stores.

However, the embroidered work which Situ Xin had done meticulously by hand revolutionized the dress’s appearance.

The vivid butterflies and the large roses extending from the chest to the hem transformed utterly when worn. This was why, upon viewing this dress, the women from both Situ and Loo families ceased their debate and unanimously chose this particular gown, clearly showcasing the dress’s exceptional appeal.

When Situ Xin stepped out in the dress, everyone present couldn’t tear their eyes away from her, as if they were glued to her figure.

Xiao Muli, too, was thoroughly stunned by Situ Xin’s appearance.

Naturally, Situ Xin was an extraordinary beauty with exquisite features and an ethereal presence that few in the world could match.

Normally, Situ Xin preferred a bare face; she disliked slathering her visage with makeup. But today she was attending the Xiao Family gathering, and although indifferent herself, she did it for Xiao Muli’s sake—as his companion, she chose to apply a light makeup.

This light makeup lent her flawless face a touch of sultry charm.

Coupled with the pure white gown, it perfectly melded Situ Xin’s innate purity with that hint of seductiveness.

"How do I look?" Situ Xin approached Xiao Muli with a triumphant expression.

Her voice brought Xiao Muli back to his senses. The first thing he did upon recovering wasn’t to answer Situ Xin, but rather to scan the room with a warning glare. The servants, including the women who received Xiao Muli’s warning look, uniformly lowered their heads.

The Xiao Family’s elder butler did not look away in spite of Xiao Muli’s warning. He looked at Situ Xin with pride, saying, "Miss Situ, truly a young lady blossoms at eighteen. But even as a child, you were exquisitely delicate." As he spoke, the butler nodded knowingly, understanding his master’s affections. Now, looking at the two of them together, he felt a deep joy inside at the perfect match they made.

"Thank you for the compliment, Butler Grandfather. However, you keep forgetting; you don’t need to call me Miss Situ. Just Xiao Xin will do." Situ Xin could easily discern genuine affection from mere pretense, and with the butler recalling her favorite dishes over the years, how could she stand on ceremony with him?