Chapter 477: Xiao Family Again (2)_1
"Indeed, it was the Xiao Family again. However, initially, they only harbored improper thoughts and placed Li Yipei by your side, hoping that once she gained your trust, they could stab you in the back at a critical moment. But after the incidents that occurred a while ago, the Xiao Family, whose power remained undiminished, stopped concerning themselves with Li Yipei, essentially abandoning her as their pawn. Nonetheless, Li Yipei developed unusual feelings. She felt good about herself, believing she was young and beautiful. Moreover, she graduated from a prestigious university and thought herself completely suited for you. Add to that how you’ve looked after her on regular occasions, and the gentle way you talk to her; she assumed that you were interested in her but refrained from speaking openly due to your marital status," Situ Xin said, her eyes fixed on her father, Situ Haotian, as she delivered these last few sentences.
The more Situ Xin spoke, the deeper the frown on Situ Haotian’s brow became. "Damn it, I just thought she was a conscientious and diligent young lady, so I treated her a bit nicer, but that was all."
Situ Xin didn’t comment on her father’s words but gave him a deep look before continuing, "Li Yipei’s father is a division chief in the Tax Bureau, and her mother is an internist at the city hospital. Li Yipei told her father about her ’relationship’ with you, claiming you two were a perfect match and even disclosed your identity to him. Initially, her father disapproved, but after hearing about your identity, he changed his mind; he supported Li Yipei’s actions and even told her to hold on tight to you so that he could climb another rung on his political ladder." Situ Xin paused for a moment and added, "Li Yipei also spread rumors at your workplace, telling colleagues that you two were a perfect match."
"What, how come I didn’t know anything about this?" Situ Haotian was shocked by Situ Xin’s revelations.
"Humph, it’s not surprising you didn’t know, and you’ve made a substantial contribution to her credibility with those people in your office. If it weren’t for your special care towards her, they might not have believed Li Yipei’s words." Situ Xin said this with discomfort in her heart, "If I didn’t know that you had no inappropriate thoughts about her, I wouldn’t have the patience to discuss this with you."
After hearing Situ Xin’s words, Situ Haotian reflected on how his colleagues had looked at him lately and realized their gazes contained a probing quality, or some meaning he couldn’t understand.
"Dad, do you want to handle Li Yipei’s matter yourself or should I?" Without waiting for her father Situ Haotian to speak, Situ Xin directly asked.
"I’ll handle this myself," Situ Haotian said without hesitation, not wanting to trouble his precious daughter with such matters.
"Alright," Situ Xin was quite satisfied with her father Situ Haotian’s attitude toward handling the matter but added, "However, Dad, if I’m not satisfied with how you deal with it, I don’t mind taking matters into my own hands." Having said that, Situ Xin prepared to leave, but before opening the door, she turned to Situ Haotian and said, "Dad, I hope I won’t have to intervene personally."
"Baby, don’t worry. I will definitely resolve this to your satisfaction," Situ Haotian stated firmly.