The Reborn Aristocrat's Daughter-Chapter 870 - 393

Haoyang’s parents watched their son’s flushed face as he incessantly murmured the name of Eldest Miss Xiao, Xiao Shiyao, their hearts trembling with concern. Did this foolish boy not know how highly both the Xiao Family and the Situ Family cherished Xiao Shiyao? And now, he was setting his sights on her. Moreover, he was uttering her name in front of her brothers, wasn’t this courting a beating?

The Xu family parents cautiously looked up at the expressions on Xiao Xuyang and Xiao Xuqu’s faces. Seeing that the Xiao brothers did not seem furious and had no intention of beating their son, they breathed a sigh of relief.

"Uncle Xu, Auntie Xu, my father invited Haoyang to dine with us and he had some alcohol. I did not expect Haoyang to get drunk; I am truly sorry for that," Xiao Xuyang said apologetically to Haoyang’s parents.

Where would Haoyang’s parents dare to respond, "This was Haoyang’s fault."

"Yes, his alcohol tolerance is too poor. Rest assured, we will make sure he trains his tolerance," said Haoyang’s parents, then they looked at each other, unsure of what else to say.

Then, their mouths opened and closed, wanting to ask but not knowing how to begin.

Finally, it was Haoyang’s mother who couldn’t help but ask, "I just wanted to ask, Haoyang didn’t do anything to offend your parents or your sister, did he?"

"No. My parents like Haoyang quite a bit and mentioned that next time, they wish to invite your family over for dinner," Xiao Xuyang replied. He judged by his sister and mother’s attitudes towards Haoyang today that as long as Haoyang kept it straightforward and had no ulterior motives in approaching his sister, it was quite possible that Haoyang could become his brother-in-law.

"Another next time?" Haoyang’s mother asked, puzzled. After she spoke, she realized her words might have been inappropriate. She gave an embarrassed smile, suddenly unsure how to face the Xiao brothers.

"Uncle Xu, Auntie Xu, Haoyang is drunk, please take him inside and let him rest. We have some matters to attend to, so we’ll take our leave," said Xiao Xuqu.

"Ah, alright, alright," the Xu couple replied dryly.

"Maybe, come in and sit for a while, have some tea?" After speaking, Haoyang’s mother realized that they had kept the Xiao brothers standing at the door for such a long time without inviting them in. This was not the Xu family’s way of treating guests.

"No need, we both still have matters to attend to, so we’ll be taking our leave."

"We’ll visit some other time."

Xiao Xuyang and Xiao Xuqu handed Haoyang over to his parents, successfully fulfilling the task their mother Situ Xin had entrusted to them. After leaving the Xu residence, Xiao Xuqu asked Xiao Xuyang to call their mother to report the situation.

After Xiao Xuyang hung up the phone, Xiao Xuqu asked, "Do you have a moment?"

"I’m free. After dealing with the call from father, I’ve delegated all my duties. I’m pretty free now, how about a drink? It’s been a long time since we brothers shared a drink."

"Let’s go. It’s a good chance to talk about Yaoyao and Haoyang," Xiao Xuqu said.

"Right, we need to discuss that. We really need to keep an eye on Haoyang. If he does something to hurt Yaoyao and we miss it, the ones who’ll end up getting punished worst, aside from Haoyang, will be us," Xiao Xuyang shrugged.

Xiao Xuyang and Xiao Xuqu are indeed protective over their sister, but compared to their father, they are far less controlling. Moreover, if Xiao Shiyao were bullied and they did not notice it immediately, the brothers would definitely face severe consequences.

"So, let’s have someone check on Haoyang to see what kind of person he is. If there’s nothing wrong, we don’t need to worry for now. But if there is an issue, we can’t let him get close to Yaoyao anymore. It seems Yaoyao has a rather good impression of this boy," said Xiao Xuqu seriously.

"Don’t worry, I’ve already given the orders. We should know by tomorrow morning at the latest," Xiao Xuqu thought of this, and Xiao Xuyang had considered it too.

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After watching the Xiao brothers’ car leave, the Xu parents finally called their housekeeper to help Haoyang inside.

"Husband, what do you think about this situation?" Mrs. Xu felt very anxious, although the Xiao brothers were polite and said nothing concerning, she still felt uneasy.

"Don’t worry, we should wait until Haoyang sobers up," Father Xu was equally worried, but seeing his wife so anxious, he tried to offer some reassurance.

"You know, Haoyang is usually very sensible. How could he be so foolish this time? The Eldest Miss Xiao is way beyond our Xu family’s league," Mrs. Xu fretted.

The Xu family may have its standing within the circles of Capital City, but when compared to the Xiao Family or the Situ Family, they fell short. The Xu couple knew exactly where they stood and had never harbored any grand ambitions for their son to marry someone from an illustrious family. They had no great ambitions and only hoped that their son would marry someone he truly loved.

So today, they were really scared.

Father Xu stepped forward, wrapped his arm around Mother Xu’s shoulder, and patted her shoulder, saying, "Don’t worry too much, you know what kind of person your son is. He won’t do anything reckless."

At the Xiao family, after Xiao Xuyang and Xiao Xuqu sent Xu Haoyang back to the Xu family, Situ Xin also coaxed Xiao Muli to go to the study room to work first, then she finally had time to find her daughter.

"Yaoyao." Situ Xin knocked on the door and then pushed it open.

"Mom, come and sit."

Situ Xin entered, seeing her daughter wearing a nightgown, with her hair draped, sitting in the bed.

Looking at her daughter beautiful as flowers, Situ Xin smiled and said, "Ah, mom has grown old. When Yaoyao was born she was just this small, and in the blink of an eye, she has grown into a young lady, and even has a boyfriend now."

"Mom." Although Xiao Shiyao was mentally prepared and knew her mother would tease her, she still blushed: "What boyfriend? I don’t have a boyfriend yet."

"Okay, okay, mom spoke wrong, you have a boy you like." Situ Xin laughed, sat by the bed, and then reached out to ruffle her daughter’s hair.

"Mom, you always joke, I don’t have a boy I like." Xiao Shiyao pulled on Situ Xin’s hand and pouted playfully.

"My child, it’s quite normal to have boys you like, there’s nothing embarrassing about it. Yaoyao, tell mom, what do you think of Haoyang? You know, you are the treasure of both the Xiao family and Situ family. Other families might think about matching doors or networking, but for me, I don’t mind those. I just want my treasure to find someone she likes."

"Mom, I know. You and dad have been telling me since I was young that I’m your little princess, telling me not to worry about anything, as long as I’m happy. As for Xu Haoyang, I don’t dislike him, but as for liking, it’s just a little bit." Xiao Shiyao knew that she couldn’t hide anything from her mother, so it was better to speak up herself.

"Just follow your heart. We are here for everything else. I think, your brothers have already sent someone to check on Xu Haoyang. Of course, they won’t just check randomly, but see if Xu Haoyang is worth your liking. As long as he has no problems with his character, our whole family won’t do anything."

Xiao Shiyao understood the meaning in Situ Xin’s words.

"Mom, don’t worry, I know. I just have a bit of a good feeling towards Xu Haoyang, and whether I like him or not, it depends on if he can withstand my tests. Besides, with you and dad’s example there, the three of us siblings have grown higher standards. Otherwise, why do you think my brothers don’t have partners yet?" Xiao Shiyao said.

Sometimes having parents with too good of a relationship, and being too outstanding, is not a good thing. The three siblings would unconsciously compare anyone they meet with their parents. After such comparison, they really couldn’t be moved.

"Haha, it seems we really have to blame ourselves. Hearing you say this, I’m relieved. At your age, you should indeed be dating."

"Mom." Xiao Shiyao has a thick skin in front of others, but a very thin skin in front of her mother.

"Alright, alright, get some rest early. I’ll go back and talk to your dad, otherwise, he might not sleep tonight worrying. His treasured baby being taken away by someone else, he must be feeling upset." Situ Xin said with a laugh.

"Tell dad that I will always be his baby, and also, who said I was taken away by someone else? I told you, I’m not in a relationship yet." Xiao Shiyao clearly understood, her mother was doing this deliberately.

Situ Xin, seeing her daughter about to explode, knew she couldn’t tease her any further.

Watching her mother close the door and leave, Xiao Shiyao fanned her heated face with her hand, admitting that she didn’t dislike Xu Haoyang before, and after today’s interaction, she liked him a little bit. But just a little bit.

Xiao Shiyao nestled in the bed, silently thought: "It really could be worth trying to date. Whether suitable or not, only interaction and understanding can tell."

Xu Haoyang woke up with a headache, "Ah, pain." Xu Haoyang rubbed his sore forehead, opened his eyes, looked around at the familiar surroundings, his mind still in a haze.

"How did I get back?" Xu Haoyang had no memory of what happened last night at the Xiao family’s home.

He only remembered sitting down, drinking with Xiao Shiyao’s dad and his two brothers, and then he completely blacked out on what happened after that.

While enduring the headache, he tried hard to recall yesterday’s events, his phone placed by the bed rang.