The Reborn Aristocrat's Daughter-Chapter 876 - 397

Xu Haoyang didn’t know that all his life, both brothers from the Xiao Family had been checking into everything about him. Even if he knew, he would probably just sneer. This was to be expected.

The Xiao Family, and even the Situ Family’s protection and concern for Xiao Shiyao, was known to everyone in the circle of Capital City.

Within this circle of Capital City, any family with someone around Xiao Shiyao’s age would want their child to marry her. They all knew what it would mean to marry Xiao Shiyao.

But to marry Xiao Shiyao is not such a simple matter.

You really need to weigh your options before considering Xiao Shiyao. freeωebnovēl.c૦m

Not to mention anything else, just getting past the obstacle of the two brothers from the Xiao Family is difficult.

However, it’s worth mentioning, this circle in Capital City is just so big. Xiao Shiyao of the Xiao Family is a catch, and many eyes are watching. Any little bit of news about the Xiao Family is quickly known by everyone.

Of course, this was also intentionally done by Xiao Muli and Situ Xin as a couple, otherwise, if they didn’t want it, who could pry into the Xiao or Situ Family.

And now, Xu Haoyang was invited to dine at the Xiao Family’s home, and the two brothers personally escorted him back, which soon spread all over the circle.

Blues Bar was chosen for its good atmosphere and privacy, which is why Xiao Xuyang, when in Capital City, liked to meet his friends here for a drink.

Today, Xiao Xuyang was called out by his good brother Zhao Chen with a phone call.

When Xiao Xuyang arrived, he saw his brother Zhao Chen sitting there drinking alone, which surprised him. His brother, who usually attracts women like bees to honey, was sitting there alone, without any women. This really was a rarity. "Is the sun rising from the west today? Drinking alone without any of your girlfriends?"

Xiao Xuyang, who had just dodged a bullet, was in a good mood and felt like joking with Zhao Chen. Only, Zhao Chen seemed off today, drinking sullenly, nothing like his usual cheerful self.

After finishing his words, Xiao Xuyang realized that something was wrong with Zhao Chen today.

"No, you look off. Why does it feel like you’ve been dumped?" Xiao Xuyang sat down, took a glass, and poured himself some wine.

"Xuyang, do you think I really have no chance with your sister?" Zhao Chen, who had been sulking and drinking, suddenly looked up, staring straight at Xiao Xuyang.

The seriousness in Zhao Chen’s eyes let Xiao Xuyang know that his brother’s question was sincere.

"Are you serious?" Xiao Xuyang finished the wine in his glass in one gulp, put the glass on the table, and dropped his joking demeanor, looking seriously at Zhao Chen.

"Yes." Zhao Chen took a deep breath and replied.

"Since when?" Xiao Xuyang had never thought that Zhao Chen would be smitten with his sister Xiao Shiyao. "You two don’t really cross paths normally, do you?" Xiao Xuyang quickly searched his mind, and even though he and Zhao Chen were good friends, his sister Xiao Shiyao and Zhao Chen had only met a few times. There had been no unusual signs.

"Actually, the moment I first saw your sister, I was moved. But as you know, I’m someone whose passion for romance fades quickly, and I was afraid that my feelings for Xiao Shiyao would be the same - just a few minutes of enthusiasm. And because she’s your sister, I can’t treat her the same way I’ve treated other women. So, I chose to ignore the affection I had for her in my heart," Zhao Chen said, his face unable to hide the pain.

"Since that’s the case, what are you doing now?" Xiao Xuyang frowned.

"Ever since I heard the chatter outside, about Xu Haoyang going to your house for dinner, and it seems like your parents are fine with him seeing your sister, I’ve been feeling restless. Just the thought of your sister being with another man in the future makes my heart wrench with pain. Xuyang, I might have really fallen in love with your sister," Zhao Chen said, his heart also in turmoil.

Upon hearing Zhao Chen’s words, Xiao Xuyang’s brows furrowed tighter, and his countenance grew even more troubled. "Zhao Chen, I advise you, it’s not too late to back out now. Given your past love history, my parents definitely won’t agree to this, and you should know how important my sister is to my parents. And you said it yourself, your enthusiasm for relationships usually lasts only a few minutes. How can you be sure that you won’t one day lose interest in my sister? Hence, you’re not a good match, and I won’t consent to you pursuing my sister."

Xiao Xuyang’s response was within Zhao Chen’s expectations. He had foreseen this, and that’s why he was in so much agony.

"Zhao Chen, I advise you to give up on chasing my sister quickly. Don’t let it come to a point where we can no longer be brothers," Xiao Xuyang added after some thought.

Zhao Chen didn’t immediately reply to Xiao Xuyang’s words. Instead, he picked up the bottle and poured himself a full glass. Then he tilted his head back and downed the liquor in one gulp. He slammed the glass down onto the table: "I know. It’s precisely because I know, that I’m in such pain now."

Xiao Xuyang saw that Zhao Chen was still aware of his limits and felt slightly relieved.

Zhao Chen looked up and saw Xiao Xuyang’s expression, full of worry and caution. He gave a bitter smile and said, "Don’t worry, I won’t do anything. Even if I wanted to, I can’t. Your dad, your Big Brother, and you - what could I possibly do?"

Zhao Chen had always known that without the approval of the Xiao Family and the Situ Family, he couldn’t even get close to Xiao Shiyao, let alone pursue her.

"It’s good that you understand. You know just how protective my parents and my big brother are of Yaoyao," Xiao Xuyang said. Despite being friends with Zhao Chen, he was clear that Zhao Chen was not a suitable match. "Let’s stop talking about this. Come on, let’s drink. I’ll keep you company today until we’re completely drunk."

"Alright, till we’re completely drunk," Zhao Chen said, and he directly grabbed the bottle on the table, tilting it to his mouth.

Seeing his good brother like this, Xiao Xuyang sighed and silently said in his heart, "Yaoyao, this little butterfly."

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Just as Xiao Shiyao was dining with Xu Haoyang and a bunch of friends, she sneezed twice. Xu Haoyang, sitting next to her, was so worried he leaned in and asked with concern, "Yaoyao, do you have a cold?"

"No, I’m quite healthy. Maybe someone is talking about me," Xiao Shiyao said, rubbing her nose.

"Then it must be Uncle and Auntie who are talking about you. After we eat, I’ll take you home." Xu Haoyang had originally planned to have a two-person date with Xiao Shiyao.

However, just after the two of them sat down and were halfway through their meal, they had an unexpected encounter with his group of good brothers.

Xu Haoyang knew very well whether this ’chance encounter’ with his group of brothers was really coincidental or not.