The Reborn Aristocrat’s Daughter
Chapter 720 - 713: The Reality of High Society (1)_1

Chapter 720: Chapter 713: The Reality of High Society (1)_1

In the gap when Xiao Muli was speaking with Gu Yong, Gu Lili, who had been treated by Wu Qing, gradually regained consciousness and awoke. As soon as she awoke, she suffered a severe bout of coughing due to the serious injury inflicted on her throat by external force.

"Lili, how are you feeling?" Gu Yong hurriedly leaned down, asking with concern.

"Brother, my, my throat hurts. I, I’m scared." Gu Lili’s throat had been damaged, and at that moment, her voice was terrifyingly hoarse, nothing like her previously crisp voice. When she lifted her head, she saw Xiao Muli standing next to Situ Xin. Remembering the Yama-like expression of Xiao Muli from before, her eyes filled with dread. Her body also began to shiver uncontrollably.

Feeling his sister’s constant shivering and the fear emanating from her, Gu Yong quickly comforted her, "Don’t be afraid, Lili, your brother is here, I will protect you."

Xiao Muli certainly didn’t have the time to watch this brother and sister’s sickeningly sweet exchange. What he was really thinking about was that he needed to quickly clear things up with Situ Xin.

"Gu Yong, you wanted me to give an explanation to your sister and to the Gu Family, right? Now that your sister is awake, I might as well clarify things today, here, where so many people can hear clearly," Xiao Muli said, scanning the malicious crowd before continuing, "To say that I treat Gu Lili differently from other women, I admit that."

As soon as Xiao Muli spoke these words, a rustling murmur arose from the surroundings. The faces of those from The Dark Division turned ominously dark. If it weren’t for the rational Situ Muli holding them back, The Dark Division’s men would have beaten Xiao Muli up already upon hearing his words.

Xiao Muli noticed everyone’s reaction, but what he cared about the most was Situ Xin’s reaction. Seeing that Situ Xin didn’t walk away because of his words, Xiao Muli felt relieved. He then said, "However, the reason I treat her differently is not because I have any interest in Gu Lili. Rather, it’s because Gu Lili bears a slight resemblance to the girl I am in love with. This, I believe, Patriarch Gu must be aware of. I remember Gu Yong seeing a photo I always carry with me and asking about the girl in it. When I told him she’s my beloved, Gu Yong remarked that the girl in the photo somewhat resembled his sister at first glance. That matter could have ended there, and I didn’t take it to heart. But about a week later, when Gu Yong arranged a meeting with me, he brought his sister with him. Moreover, she was dressed in almost the same style as my beloved in the photo I carry."

Xiao Muli paused for a moment before continuing, "To tell you the truth, the first time I saw Gu Lili, I did think she bore a little resemblance to my love. But it was only a faint similarity. At that time, my beloved was not with me, and I missed her terribly. Lili’s slight resemblance made me unable to treat her with the usual coldness and rebuke. However, she never got close to me; at most, I tacitly allowed her to be seen with her brother within my sight. Today, that she could hold onto my arm was only because I was talking to my Baby and didn’t pay attention, allowing her to take advantage of the situation."

Xiao Muli turned to Situ Xin and said, "Baby, you have to believe me, I really have nothing to do with her. I just couldn’t bring myself to scold her because she has a bit of a resemblance to how you looked when you were young. Besides that, there really is nothing. Today, her holding my arm was truly accidental. Aside from you, there’s never been another woman by my side."

"Right, right, Miss Situ, you have to believe in my BOSS’s sincerity towards you. Look at Xiao’s entire secretarial office—if it’s not men, it’s men," Xiao Muli’s assistant also chimed in, speaking on behalf of Xiao Muli to Situ Xin.

"But even if what you say is true, you can’t treat my sister like that. What wrong has she done? She just misunderstood, thinking that you were interested in her," Gu Yong was still not convinced, unwilling to accept his sister being wronged by Xiao Muli.

"Hmph, Gu Yong, I really don’t know whether you are truly naive or feigning it. Why don’t you think about how your sister used to dress and how she changed her style later on? Isn’t that something you and your father did on purpose? You were trying to use your sister’s, Gu Lili’s, resemblance to my beloved to get close to me. Eventually to take the position of the Xiao Family matriarch. What do you take me for? A plaything at your disposal? Gu Yong, let me tell you the truth, I know all about the plans between you and your father. I haven’t acted against you just because the matter is entirely within my control. Moreover, you should be thankful for your sister’s looks; if she hadn’t resembled my Baby a little bit when she was younger, I would have exposed all the things you’ve been doing behind the scenes a long time ago, leading to the downfall of the Gu Family. However, I do regret immensely that I was lenient with you at that time, causing me almost to lose my Baby today," Xiao Muli said, eventually unable to hold back, reaching out to hold Situ Xin’s hand.

As he grasped Situ Xin’s hand and felt its softness, he realized what he was doing. He carefully glanced at Situ Xin, afraid that his actions might yet again be rejected by her.

But fortunately, Situ Xin did not withdraw her hand, which allowed him to breathe a sigh of relief.

Having heard what Xiao Muli said, Situ Xin couldn’t say it affected her much. Still, she knew what Xiao Muli said was the truth and that he had not lied to her. That’s why she didn’t let go of Xiao Muli’s hand.

"You, you, these are all your one-sided statements. You don’t have any evidence. How can you prove that what you’ve said isn’t just an excuse?" Gu Yong was shocked, not expecting Xiao Muli to be aware of his and his father’s private schemes. The face of the previously silent Patriarch Gu did not look much better.

Earlier, he had deliberately refrained from stepping forward to help his daughter demand an explanation from Xiao Muli. He had intentionally allowed his son to come forward to support his daughter, having already calculated his next moves: if his son truly enraged Xiao Muli, he would then intervene to smooth things over. But he never anticipated that Xiao Muli would be so thoroughly informed of their plans.