The Reborn Aristocrat's Daughter-Chapter 912 - 431

Although they did not see who had called Xiao Xuqu earlier, just by looking at the expression on Xiao Xuqu’s face as he took out his phone, they knew that the caller was no ordinary person. The unsightly expression on Luo Qianyu’s face seemed to explain it all. "No, nothing’s wrong," Luo Qianyu said with a grimace that looked even uglier than a smile.

The way she looked right now did not at all resemble someone who had nothing wrong.

"Qianyu, are you okay?" The girl sitting next to Luo Qianyu is her good friend, Ji Xinxin. Luo Qianyu’s feelings for Xiao Xuqu were clear to her. Therefore, seeing her friend’s worried expression made her very concerned.

Luo Qianyu shook her head.

What could she say at this moment? That she saw a call from someone Xiao Xuqu called "baby"? She also saw how Xiao Xuqu’s eyes softened the moment he saw the number displayed on his phone screen.

Right now, her heart was aching so much that she really wanted to find a corner where nobody else was and cry.

She had known Xiao Xuqu since they were kids, but back then, Xiao Xuqu generally didn’t play with them; instead, he would spend time with his younger brother and sister. She didn’t know when exactly, but at some point, her heart and eyes were filled only with Xiao Xuqu.

Thus, she made an effort back then and finally managed to squeeze into Xiao Xuqu’s social circle.

Over time, people in their circle became aware of her feelings for Xiao Xuqu, and sometimes they would intentionally or unintentionally pair them together. Just like now, at their regular gatherings, if Xiao Xuqu were the last one to arrive, the seat reserved for him would always be next to her.

But, after all these years, as they have all grown up and reached the age to date, Xiao Xuqu’s attitude towards her remained the same as before.

Several times, she wanted to stop Xiao Xuqu and ask him personally if he had even a tiny bit of liking for her. Even just a tiny bit would have satisfied her heart.

However, every time she lacked the courage to do so, fearful that the answer waiting for her would be the one she least wanted to face.

Luo Qianyu picked up a cup from the table, not her own cup, but Xiao Xuqu’s, and downed the baijiu in Xiao Xuqu’s cup in one gulp. freewebnσvel.cøm

"Hey, Qianyu, that’s baijiu," Ji Xinxin thought Luo Qianyu had not seen it clearly and grabbed the wrong cup, but her warning came a step too late. Luo Qianyu had already finished all the baijiu in Xiao Xuqu’s cup with one gulp.

As the baijiu hit her throat, it burned like fire, and immediately, Luo Qianyu’s face turned red. "Xinxin, I know it’s baijiu. I’m just feeling upset and wanted to drink some alcohol." After a cup of baijiu, Luo Qianyu became drunk.

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Upon hearing Xiao Shiyao announcing over the phone that something big had happened at home, Xiao Xuqu tensed, and the smile that had just risen on his lips instantly faded: "Yaoyao, take it slow, don’t panic, what happened at home? No matter what it is, you have Big Brother here."

Hearing her big brother’s words, Xiao Shiyao knew that her big brother had misunderstood, yet she felt sweetness in her heart. Although they were the same age, it was just the order of birth that was different. Her big brother was born just a few minutes before them, but from a young age, he always took on the appearance of a big brother, keeping her and their second brother protected behind him.

"Big Brother, you’ve misunderstood. Something big indeed happened at home, but it’s a happy occasion," Xiao Shiyao hurried to clarify, fearing her big brother would worry.

"You little thing, you gave me quite the scare," Xiao Xuqu’s heart, which he had been clutching, finally settled down. It was good that nothing bad had happened.

"Hehe, I never thought you would misunderstand. Big Brother, Xiao Xuyang got some other girl pregnant," Xiao Shiyao really wanted to share the gossip that was on her mind with someone.

"Huh? Was your second brother set up by someone?" Xiao Xuqu’s reaction upon hearing this news was completely different from what Xiao Shiyao had expected.

"Big Brother, why would you think that?" Xiao Shiyao was curious as to why her big brother would think so.

"I still know your second brother well enough. He does have some self-control. Even if he really did something, he would have cleaned up after himself. Hmm? No, something is not right, what actually happened?" Xiao Xuqu suddenly realized that if Xiao Xuyang had really been set up, he would have definitely covered his tracks well, so how could he have left such a big liability.

"Oh my, Big Brother, you’re really overthinking it. The second brother has fallen for a girl, and this girl happens to be my classmate. You don’t know it, but my classmate doesn’t even like the second brother; he’s shamelessly pursuing her." Xiao Shiyao hurriedly explained, "Oh, right, the second brother was just called into dad’s study by our parents, and great-grandfather is there too. I reckon this time, the second brother is going to have a real rough time."

"You, taking joy in other people’s distress. Be careful or your second brother will know and start picking on your Xu Haoyang," Xiao Xuqu shook his head helplessly.

Xiao Xuqu could right now even imagine what his little sister’s expression was like.

Hearing her big brother bring up Xu Haoyang, Xiao Shiyao pouted her lips high: "Hmph, all you know is how to bully Haoyang."

"You’re not even married yet, and you’re already taking up his side. Looks like, Xu Haoyang is really good at deceiving," Xiao Xuqu narrowed his eyes. It seemed necessary for him and his second brother to have a chat with Xu Haoyang and bond a little. "Okay, okay, I got it. I’ll come back once I’m done here. When I return, I’ll talk to your second brother to find out exactly what happened, and then I’ll tell you."

Xiao Xuqu knew exactly what his little sister was up to.

"Mhm, Big Brother is the best," Xiao Shiyao grinned with her teeth showing and her eyes squinted.

"Then just go to bed peacefully early, I will go ask him later tonight," after saying this, Xiao Xuqu hung up the phone with a hint of resignation. However, the affection in his eyes could not be disguised.

As they say, alcohol strengthens courage, Luo Qianyu, who usually couldn’t muster the courage, after having some drinks, felt a bit dizzy but found herself bolder. She stood up from the chair, with Ji Xinxin quickly standing up to offer support, only to be refused by Luo Qianyu.

Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone at the table, she staggered out of the private room.

Luo Qianyu was drunk, but she immediately spotted Xiao Xuqu standing by the window, smoking and on the phone. She was the only one who knew the depth of her feelings for Xiao Xuqu.

And the tenderness on Xiao Xuqu’s face, along with the indulgence in his eyes, she saw all of it clearly.

Her heart was aching with a sharp pain.

Xiao Xuqu hung up the phone, turned around, and saw Luo Qianyu with red eyes looking at him. Her face was unnaturally red.

"Have you been drinking?" Xiao Xuqu frowned slightly at the sight of Luo Qianyu.

"Yes, I have been drinking. If I hadn’t drunk, how would I have had the courage to find you?"

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