Chapter 704 - 700: Family Gathering_1
Situ Xin just asked casually, and she didn’t expect Xiao Muli to answer her so directly. "Eh, what’s on your mind?"
"You know that the Xiao Family has an annual family gathering, and as the Family Head, it’s not easy for me to postpone or skip it," Xiao Muli started, while Situ Xin listened and nodded along.
"I know that, you attend it every year," Situ Xin was a bit lost as to what Xiao Muli was trying to say. Moreover, she, Xia Yujie, and Liu Yuxiang had all been busy with matchmaking matters recently, so they hadn’t paid much attention to any gossip. Therefore, Situ Xin had no idea about the scheming for the position of Lady of the Xiao Family and couldn’t guess what Xiao Muli was hinting at.
"I do attend every year, but today’s situation is a bit different," Xiao Muli said as he kept his gaze fixed on Situ Xin’s face. Looking at her tender lips and recalling their sweet taste, Xiao Muli couldn’t help but swallow his saliva. Then, he adjusted his mindset, fearing he wouldn’t be able to refrain himself from pouncing on Situ Xin in front of all these old gentlemen and ladies. However, if he really did that, he knew very well what the outcome would be—he would surely be swept out by everyone from the Situ and Loo Families. It would then become almost impossible for him to get close to Situ Xin again.
For the sake of his future happiness, Xiao Muli had to restrain himself. But in his heart, he thought that he must hasten his steps to whisk Situ Xin away to his home sooner. Then, when it came to kissing or doing any naughty things, he wouldn’t have to have so many concerns.
Immersed in his thoughts, Xiao Muli could almost see his happy future, and he couldn’t help but smile.
"Why is the situation different this time?" Situ Xin’s question snapped Xiao Muli out of his daydream. Fortunately, Situ Xin hadn’t noticed his expression; if she had seen it, she would have definitely known what he was thinking. Then Situ Xin’s cheeks would surely be blushing fiercely by now.
And she certainly wouldn’t be sitting here, discussing the Xiao Family gathering with Xiao Muli.