The Reborn Aristocrat's Daughter-Chapter 932 - 449

Xu Haoyang could never have imagined that Wu Xinyu would approach Xiao Shiyao. However, he simply couldn’t understand why Wu Xinyu would seek out Xiao Shiyao since he had absolutely no relationship with Wu Xinyu.

"Yaoyao, please don’t misunderstand. I really have nothing to do with Wu Xinyu. I swear to you." Xu Haoyang was desperately anxious, fearing that Xiao Shiyao would misunderstand.

However, Xiao Shiyao didn’t even glance at Xu Haoyang, just gestured for him to stop talking momentarily. She didn’t want to settle accounts with Xu Haoyang in this setting. She would wait until they were alone to clear things up with him.

Xiao Shiyao looked around, satisfied to see that all of Xu Haoyang’s buddies had arrived, and each had a woman by their side. Clearly, this gathering wasn’t just a simple meet-up among friends. Xiao Shiyao couldn’t help thinking, wondering if Wu Xinyu and Zhang Yue were with Shen Ran and Xu Haoyang respectively.

Xiao Shiyao exuded a strong presence, and just a sweeping gaze from her made Xu Haoyang’s friends uneasy. If possible, they didn’t even want to be sitting there.

With a gesture from Xiao Shiyao, Xu Haoyang, who initially wanted to explain, wisely shut his mouth. At this moment, it was better to go along with his girlfriend.

After scanning the crowd, Xiao Shiyao’s gaze returned to Zhang Yue and Wu Xinyu. She felt incredibly ironic, "Wu Xinyu huh? You say you like Xu Haoyang; why don’t you pursue him yourself? If you can snatch him from me, I definitely won’t say a word. But what’s the meaning behind those sneaky tricks? Trying to sow discord?"

Wu Xinyu tried several times to interject and defend herself, but Xiao Shiyao didn’t give her a chance to speak, not allowing her to get a word in edgewise.

"Right, if Xu Haoyang favored you, you wouldn’t need to come to me and say those absurd things." Xiao Shiyao’s words were harsh, leaving no face for Wu Xinyu.

Wu Xinyu’s face changed colors under Xiao Shiyao’s barrage, but alas, she couldn’t get a word in.

Xiao Shiyao was furious. "You say you like Xu Haoyang, you can pursue him, confess your feelings— as long as Xu Haoyang responds, I’ll step aside without a word."

But the fact is, Xu Haoyang doesn’t like you at all, so why come here and make your presence felt? Are you trying to agitate me, thinking if you can’t be happy, others shouldn’t be either? Are you trying to create discord because you couldn’t win over Xu Haoyang?

"And you, I don’t even know your name, and we are not acquainted. Do you think it’s appropriate to talk about me behind my back? Xu Haoyang didn’t come out to gatherings because his girlfriend is too controlling? Do you think I, the Eldest Miss Xiao, am using my power to bully others? If you truly think so, then tell him to break up with me quickly. Why whisper behind my back?"

Xiao Shiyao truly found them ludicrous, thinking she was a pushover they could manipulate at will. "Listening to your insinuations about my status as the Eldest Miss Xiao, it seems you think I’m using it to tie down Xu Haoyang, or that I incessantly bully others with it. If that’s your perception, then I should really live up to my identity as the Eldest Miss Xiao. Rest assured, I’ll show you how the Eldest Miss Xiao bullies people."

Having said her piece, Xiao Shiyao turned and left without looking back.

Xiao Shiyao walked swiftly, yet with an inherent commanding aura.

"Yaoyao." Watching Xiao Shiyao walk away, Xu Haoyang quickly followed. He grabbed her hand.

"Let go of me. Xu Haoyang, let’s both calm down. I’m in a state right now where I could easily make decisions that could harm our relationship." Xiao Shiyao had never been humiliated like this in her life.

She has been pampered since she was a child, and even Situ Xin and Xiao Muli couldn’t bear to speak a harsh word to her. Under the upbringing of Situ Xin and Xiao Muli, she didn’t become an arrogant young mistress; she always believed herself to be clear about right and wrong, never using her power to bully others.

Yet, what she heard today had totally shifted her perspective.

"Yaoyao." Xu Haoyang, sensing from Xiao Shiyao’s words that she wanted to break up, panicked, his eyes turning red. "I can explain. I had no idea Wu Xinyu would come today. Moreover, I’ve made it clear before, I have no feelings for her—I only like you."

Xu Haoyang wanted to clear the air, fearing, fearing that Xiao Shiyao might misunderstand him and condemn him to hell.

"I know all that, but I need some time to think." Xiao Shiyao’s heart was knotted, and Xu Haoyang couldn’t comprehend. "Xu Haoyang, I’ve lived a very simple life since my childhood. And I, too, hope that my future married life won’t change that. I can’t learn, nor do I want to learn, other people’s schemes. My great-grandfather and my parents also don’t want me to learn such things. Also, concerning those two, I won’t let go easily; you better be prepared."

Having said that, Xiao Shiyao forcefully pulled her hand away from Xu Haoyang’s grasp and left without looking back.

Xu Haoyang looked at his empty hand, feeling a void erupt within his heart.

Shen Ran, worried, chased after him, only to see his friend staring with reddened eyes at the place where Xiao Shiyao had disappeared.

Shen Ran regretted, knowing that if he had anticipated the day’s drama, he definitely wouldn’t have insisted on dragging Xu Haoyang to the gathering.

"Haoyang, how about I go explain things to Xiao Shiyao? You came to this gathering today because I pulled you in; you had no idea Wu Xinyu would be there," Shen Ran felt it necessary to make things clear to Xiao Shiyao.

"No need," Xu Haoyang replied coldly.

Then he lifted his feet, heading back to the private room.

He did want to chase after Xiao Shiyao, to explain things to her, to coax her. However, he knew very well what kind of temperament Xiao Shiyao had; if he went now, it would only lead Xiao Shiyao to convict him.

Xu Haoyang walked into the private room.

The atmosphere in the room was particularly gloomy. As Xu Haoyang stepped through the door, everyone inside turned their heads unanimously towards him.

"Haoyang." Xu Haoyang’s close friend tried to express his concern.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, he was intimidated by Xu Haoyang’s icy, emotionless gaze, swallowing back his intended words. The current Xu Haoyang truly felt terrifying.

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