Chapter 486 Truly Disfigured (2)_1
"So that’s what happened," Situ Xin said, laughing at the sight of her father’s wronged expression. She turned to her grandparents, "Grandpa, Grandad. You’ve misjudged Dad this time. It’s not like what you’ve heard."
"Oh? Is that so? Then, Baby, tell us. What exactly happened?" Old Master Situ’s demeanor changed rapidly. Facing Situ Xin’s explanation, he lost the sternness he had earlier. As he spoke, he even pulled Situ Xin to sit down, fearing she might be tired from standing.
"Here’s what happened. Dad only found out today that this woman, Li Yipei, has been spreading rumors throughout the office that she has a special relationship with him. Upon hearing this, Dad fired Li Yipei at this morning’s staff meeting. Not willing to accept it, she went to Dad, begging him not to fire her. And I just happened to be looking for Dad about something and ran into them..." Situ Xin recounted the whole incident to everyone. Naturally, she tactfully omitted certain parts, like Li Yipei’s claims of following Situ Haotian without seeking any status, because she knew those words would only make her mother’s face look more unsightly.
After Situ Xin’s explanation, the expressions on the faces of the family members relaxed. Old Madam Situ even said, "I knew Haotian wasn’t that kind of person."
No sooner had Old Madam Situ spoken than Situ Haotian gave her a look that said, ’I remember someone just now consoling Yaxin and badmouthing me.’ Fortunately, Old Madam Situ did not catch Situ Haotian’s look, or else he would have definitely faced a lecture.
"Hmph, even so, your dad is still at fault. If it weren’t for him, you wouldn’t have almost been hit by that woman," Old Master Situ was still stubborn, feeling that Situ Haotian bore responsibility for this incident. Saying this, he cast a disapproving glance at Situ Haotian.
Situ Xin caught the look in Old Master Situ’s eyes. Thinking about how her father had shielded her from Li Yipei’s attack today and had unhesitatingly slapped Li Yipei, she once again spoke up for Situ Haotian, "Grandpa, that’s not fair to say. Dad did nothing wrong; in fact, he helped me a great deal." Then, Situ Xin proceeded to explain the parts of the mission she could disclose to Old Master Situ and Old Master Loo.
After hearing Situ Xin’s lengthy explanation, the two old masters finally let go of their lingering anger toward Situ Haotian.
However, the old masters may have calmed down, but the knot in Loo Yaxin’s heart remained. After all, women tend to be suspicious and sensitive, especially since Loo Yaxin had previously felt that her husband, Situ Haotian, had something going on with that woman.