Chapter 534: We Are Family, Sharing Honor and Disgrace
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Xiao Wenrou understood.
The Fu family had just arrived, and no one could figure out their true intentions.
This was the time to gather intelligence from the inside.
Xiao Wenrou stroked her chin and asked, "How does the eldest son of the Fu family look?"
"He's even more handsome than Nangong Chang!" Xiao Yujie spoke with seriousness, as if selecting a potential brother-in-law. "I heard he had a serious illness recently, but his health is fine now. He doesn't have any questionable hobbies, nor is he entangled with any women."
Xiao Wenrou leaned back on the sofa.
In a casual tone, she said, "After the Fu family arrives, I'll personally go and meet him."
Her words were filled with eagerness.
Xiao Yujie stared at his sister without any resistance and whispered, "Wenrou, I think this eldest son of the Fu family might be your type. If they behave themselves, you can settle down as well."
"Can we expect the Fu family, who have been like local overlords in the south for so many years, to behave themselves after they come to the capital?" Xiao Wenrou chuckled.
She didn't quite believe that the Fu family would behave.
After living so many years without constraints, being suppressed by the four major families in the capital would undoubtedly make them restless. She could already imagine their ambitions.
Playing with the strands of hair hanging over her shoulder absentmindedly, Xiao Wenrou casually said, "If this eldest son of the Fu family is really to my taste, it might be more entertaining. Nangong Chang has become utterly uninteresting."
She couldn't accept Nangong Chang's particular hobby.
Otherwise, she wouldn't mind having a fleeting romance with him.
Father Xiao tidied up the documents on the table and spoke in a solemn voice, "It's good that you agree. Before the Fu family arrives in the capital, the marriage between you and the eldest son will be settled."
Xiao Wenrou nodded. "I understand, Dad."
After finishing organizing the documents, Father Xiao looked up at his daughter, who appeared calm.
He pursed his lips and spoke in a gentle voice, "The precondition is that you must protect yourself. If you sense that something is amiss, you can withdraw at any time. The family's honor doesn't require you to sacrifice anything unnecessary."
Xiao Wenrou's eyes drooped slightly, maintaining her indifferent attitude.
She said, "Rest assured, I will prioritize the overall situation for the sake of the Xiao family."
"Take this time to rest at home."
After giving his instructions, Father Xiao carried the documents and headed upstairs.
Xiao Yujie talked to Xiao Wenrou as they followed behind.
"Brother, what about the wife of Third Young Master?" Xiao Wenrou asked.
Xiao Yujie gave a high evaluation, "She's beautiful, with a great figure. She's a remarkable woman, but her temperament is a bit cold."
After thinking for a moment, he added, "Who would have thought that Third Young Master would be interested in someone like her."
Xiao Wenrou chuckled softly, "Women from families like ours are not even worth Third Young Master's attention. The fact that someone like Qin Ruan, who is outstanding, can be found by Third Young Master is just his good fortune. I always thought he was destined to live alone."
"Live alone?" Xiao Yujie seemed to have heard a joke. "Wenrou, you're not well-informed."
Xiao Wenrou's brows furrowed in confusion.
Xiao Wenrou was greatly shocked.
Xiao Yujie said, "The reason the Hou family initiated a Class A operation against the Nangong family at this time is because the Nangong family knows that Third Young Master has less than ten years to live. They think their opportunity has come and are preparing to strike against the Hou family."
"Less than ten years? Doesn't that mean Qin Ruan is destined to be a widow?"
For some reason, Xiao Wenrou's tone was filled with both pity and a hint of schadenfreude.
She thought, no woman could be so lucky.
To easily obtain everything that other noble women from prestigious families couldn't have.
Xiao Yujie sighed, "So what if she becomes a widow? She carries Third Young Master's child in her womb. The mother and child are highly valued. She is destined to be the next mistress of the Hou family."
"Well, that's true. With Qin Ruan's status and having Third Young Master taking care of her in these ten years, she is indeed fortunate."
Xiao Wenrou's words revealed her envy for Qin Ruan.
Just as Father Xiao was about to climb the stairs, he slowly turned around.
He stared at his second daughter sitting beside his son, with a hint of reluctance in his expression.
"Wenrou?"
Xiao Wenrou's gaze focused on her father. "Dad, what's wrong?"
Xiao Father's solemn face revealed a touch of tenderness. "You and Nangong Chang haven't registered your marriage. If you want to settle down, with the current stability of the Xiao family in the capital, it wouldn't be impossible for you to find a man who treats you well."
"Dad, what are you saying?"
Xiao Wenrou frowned, her charming face showing a panicked expression.
"Do you really think that with the current state of the Xiao family, we have already secured our position in the capital? The Hou family is just giving us a chance to start afresh in the capital. Once the Hou family settles their scores, do you think the Xiao family won't suffer the same fate as the Nangong family? Even if the Hou family shows mercy, we are very likely to be driven out of the capital."
With these words, she completely unveiled the Xiao family's fig leaf.
Both Father Xiao and Xiao Yujie's expressions changed abruptly.
The Xiao family had survived in dire straits for so many years.
Everyone believed that the Rong family was the weakest among the six prestigious families.
In fact, everyone knew deep down that the Xiao family was the one teetering on the brink of being cast out by the noble families.
The Xiao family made a fatal mistake, a troublesome error that could be settled by the Hou family at any time.
Father Xiao tightly pursed his lips, his facial expression turning serious and pained.
In the end, he said nothing and ascended the stairs with heavy footsteps.
Xiao Yujie and Xiao Wenrou watched their father's demeanor, their playful smiles fading from their faces.
The two siblings looked at each other in silence.
After a while, Xiao Yujie ruffled Xiao Wenrou's hair and said, "You've been through a lot."
Xiao Wenrou chuckled softly, "Big brother, what are you saying? We are family, sharing honor and disgrace."
In contrast to the heavy atmosphere in the Xiao family, Qiao Xi, who was in the West District, could be described as increasingly content.
Late at night, the West District was the liveliest.
Su Wang, Li Zilan, and Shen Ran, who had rested during the day, called Qiao Xi, who was still sleeping, to go out.
After they left, their first priority was to find a place to fill their stomachs.
There was a popular street stall nearby, so the four of them decided to eat there.
After Su Wang sat down, she handed Qiao Xi a greasy menu.
"Kid, take a look and see what you want to eat."
The shiny menu presented before him made it difficult for him to decide.
Qiao Xi's stomach growled, and he didn't have time to argue about being called a kid.
He had already said before that he didn't want to be called a kid. It's just that his face looked younger, but he really wasn't a child.
Qiao Xi couldn't be bothered to argue with Su Wang again. Even if he said it, he wouldn't listen.
He grabbed a tissue and took the menu from his hand.
His action drew laughter from the people in the adjacent seat.
"Poor but picky!"
Sitting in front of them were two young men, one tall and one short, with dyed red hair.
Qiao Xi had been attracted by the bright golden hair since he arrived.
His mixed-race features were quite obvious, making it hard for people around him not to notice.
Upon hearing the ridicule from the neighboring table, Qiao Xi turned around and glared at them.
He thought his fierce gaze was intimidating, but in the eyes of the two redheads, he looked more like a rabbit, completely harmless.
Chapter 534: We Are Family, Sharing Honor and Disgrace
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Reviewed by Shishiballs
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February 01, 2024
Rating: 5
