Chapter 720 - 713: The Reality of High Society (1)_1
In the gap when Xiao Muli was speaking with Gu Yong, Gu Lili, who had been treated by Wu Qing, gradually regained consciousness and awoke. As soon as she awoke, she suffered a severe bout of coughing due to the serious injury inflicted on her throat by external force.
"Lili, how are you feeling?" Gu Yong hurriedly leaned down, asking with concern.
"Brother, my, my throat hurts. I, I’m scared." Gu Lili’s throat had been damaged, and at that moment, her voice was terrifyingly hoarse, nothing like her previously crisp voice. When she lifted her head, she saw Xiao Muli standing next to Situ Xin. Remembering the Yama-like expression of Xiao Muli from before, her eyes filled with dread. Her body also began to shiver uncontrollably.
Feeling his sister’s constant shivering and the fear emanating from her, Gu Yong quickly comforted her, "Don’t be afraid, Lili, your brother is here, I will protect you."
Xiao Muli certainly didn’t have the time to watch this brother and sister’s sickeningly sweet exchange. What he was really thinking about was that he needed to quickly clear things up with Situ Xin.
"Gu Yong, you wanted me to give an explanation to your sister and to the Gu Family, right? Now that your sister is awake, I might as well clarify things today, here, where so many people can hear clearly," Xiao Muli said, scanning the malicious crowd before continuing, "To say that I treat Gu Lili differently from other women, I admit that."
As soon as Xiao Muli spoke these words, a rustling murmur arose from the surroundings. The faces of those from The Dark Division turned ominously dark. If it weren’t for the rational Situ Muli holding them back, The Dark Division’s men would have beaten Xiao Muli up already upon hearing his words.
Xiao Muli noticed everyone’s reaction, but what he cared about the most was Situ Xin’s reaction. Seeing that Situ Xin didn’t walk away because of his words, Xiao Muli felt relieved. He then said, "However, the reason I treat her differently is not because I have any interest in Gu Lili. Rather, it’s because Gu Lili bears a slight resemblance to the girl I am in love with. This, I believe, Patriarch Gu must be aware of. I remember Gu Yong seeing a photo I always carry with me and asking about the girl in it. When I told him she’s my beloved, Gu Yong remarked that the girl in the photo somewhat resembled his sister at first glance. That matter could have ended there, and I didn’t take it to heart. But about a week later, when Gu Yong arranged a meeting with me, he brought his sister with him. Moreover, she was dressed in almost the same style as my beloved in the photo I carry."