The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 713 - 708: Stunning (2)_1

Chapter 713: Chapter 708: Stunning (2)_1

"That won’t do, that won’t do," the old butler hastily shook his head as he spoke. What the old butler didn’t say out loud was that now they called her Miss Situ, but maybe after a while, the title would have to change.

"Uncle Zhong, just listen to Baby, calling her Xiao Xin is fine. Otherwise, this girl will definitely feel awkward," Xiao Muli said. He took advantage of the gap in the conversation when Situ Xin was speaking with the old butler and had someone fetch a shawl, which he then draped over Situ Xin’s shoulders.

"Huh?" Situ Xin looked at the shawl that had suddenly appeared on her shoulders, somewhat puzzled, and turned her gaze to Xiao Muli.

Xiao Muli, upon seeing the look Situ Xin gave him, explained, "It gets cool in the evening. Wearing the shawl will prevent you from catching a cold." Xiao Muli would die before he admitted that he couldn’t bear the thought of any man besides himself seeing his Baby’s delicate shoulders.

Truth be told, if it weren’t for the fact that he had some intentions for having Situ Xin accompany him to the Xiao Family gathering tonight, he would feel a strong impulse to hide her away right now so nobody else could see her beauty. At the very least, he thought she should change out of the dress she was wearing; her beauty, in such form, was meant only for his eyes.

Everybody knew about Xiao Muli’s little considerations. They weren’t blind. Presently, except for the Xiao Family’s old butler, the gazes of all the other men did not dare to linger on Situ Xin. They were even cautious about letting their eyes stray in her direction, for fear that one careless glance might lead to being executed by Xiao Muli.

Situ Xin was also aware of Xiao Muli’s thought process. Although she felt showing a bit of shoulder was truly no big deal, since Xiao Muli cared so much, she had no issue with wearing the shawl.

"Baby, let’s go have something to eat first, to fill our stomachs a bit. This way, if the food at the banquet isn’t to your taste, you won’t go hungry," Xiao Muli said, feeling much more comfortable now that the shawl covered the glimpse of Situ Xin’s shoulders. Still, he wasn’t very willing to let other men see his Baby’s beauty.

In his heart, Xiao Muli silently said to himself, "After tonight’s banquet is over and my status is confirmed, I will never bring Baby out again."

Unknown to Situ Xin, she naturally looped her arm through Xiao Muli’s and headed to the dining room to nibble on some afternoon tea and fill their stomachs.

The time when Situ Xin and Xiao Muli left for the Lihua Hotel, where the Xiao Family gathering was being held, was no more than five minutes away from the start time indicated on the invitation. Situ Xin was indifferent to the time; when to leave was entirely up to Xiao Muli.

And Xiao Muli, the Family Head of the Xiao Family, with his temperament—how could he be the type to arrive early, to wait for others, to entertain others? Thus, to him, leaving at such a time was absolutely perfect.

"Let’s go," Xiao Muli said, his fingers interlocked with Situ Xin’s. Just as the words left his mouth, Baibai, who had been ignored on the side, grew discontent. What did Xiao Muli mean, trying to leave Baibai behind?

Baibai let out a roar, then with a leap, it jumped into Situ Xin’s arms. Fortunately, Situ Xin was used to holding Baibai and instinctively reached out to catch it, thus preventing an intimate encounter between Baibai and the floor.

Baibai gave Xiao Muli a glare and mentally took note of this incident. In the near future, Xiao Muli’s joyful life would be threatened not only by his own son but also by this White Tiger he had never taken seriously. He would realize that sometimes, there are things you really should not underestimate. Of course, this is a story for another time.

Xiao Muli glanced at Baibai in Situ Xin’s arms, his mouth opened, then closed. The words he was about to speak, he ultimately swallowed down. Situ Xin holding a pet might seem a bit improper, but who would dare to comment on what Xiao Muli’s Baby does?

On the other side, Situ Muli and his group, holding invitations to the Xiao Family gathering, had also arrived at Lihua Hotel and smoothly entered the banquet.

The moment they walked in, they drew the attention of many present, especially the ornately dressed women. Members of The Dark Division like Situ Muli and Xing—any one of them who stepped out was a handsome man.

The unfamiliar faces of Situ Muli and his companions led to speculation among the clan about their identities.

After entering, Situ Muli and his people immediately started looking around with their sharp eyes for Situ Xin’s figure, but unfortunately, after a long search, they couldn’t spot her.