The Reborn Aristocrat's Daughter-Chapter 226 Breakthrough(2)_1

Situ Xin sat at the dining table, picked up the scallion pancake that her grandmother, Old Madam Situ, had specially prepared for her, and began to eat it with great enjoyment. After a few bites, she looked up at Old Master Situ and Old Master Loo, who were continuing to play chess and drink tea, then lowered her head and said, "Grandpa, Grandfather, I’m ready to take over the Dark Division from Grandpa Deng."

As soon as Situ Xin’s words dropped, both Old Master Situ and Old Master Loo stopped their movements, both wearing expressions of disbelief, and in unison said, "What, Baby, what did you say?"

Situ Xin stopped her movements, looked up at Old Master Situ and Old Master Loo, and said earnestly, "Grandpa, Grandfather, you two heard me right, I said, I want to take over the Dark Division from Grandpa Deng."

Once Old Master Situ and Old Master Loo heard Situ Xin’s words clearly, they were no longer calm. "Baby, you have to understand, this is no child’s play, if you take it over, you will have to be responsible for it to the end," Old Master Loo said, genuinely worried, quickly abandoning his usual composure.

"Yes, Baby, you must understand, the Dark Division is not a simple place. It deals with both the underworld and the legitimate world. Once you take over the Dark Division, it will be your responsibility for life, a duty you cannot shrug off," Old Master Situ said, having long since lost his smile, he spoke seriously, trying to dissuade her.

"Grandpa, Grandfather, I know you are worried about me, but you must trust my abilities. Besides, think about it, when have I ever undertaken something without confidence and preparation?" Situ Xin knew that she had to persuade the two elders of the family, otherwise it would be impossible for her to take over the Dark Division.

"Ah, Baby, your Grandfather and I don’t doubt your abilities. We all understand that without you, our two families would have collapsed long ago. Without you, our families wouldn’t have grown to where they are now. We’ve seen all your past actions. We don’t want you to take over the Dark Division because we don’t want you to get too tired or bear too heavy a burden," Old Master Loo sighed deeply, speaking with heartfelt sincerity.

"Indeed, your grandfather and I have never cared about how successful you become or how much glory and benefits you could bring to our two families. We only hope that you grow up healthy and happy. Moreover, this isn’t just our wish, it’s the common wish of both our families. We all hope that under our protection, you can live carefree every day, that would be enough," Old Master Situ’s words heated the rims of Situ Xin’s eyes, something threatening to spill from them.

Fearing her tears would fall, Situ Xin quickly turned her gaze away. Although she knew her family loved her, she had not realized that they loved her this much, that they were so considerate towards her.

Once Situ Xin had calmed her emotions, she looked at her grandfather and grandfather again and said, "Grandpa, Grandfather, I know you both mean well. You pamper me, but I too have my own thoughts. You want to protect me, and I have always wanted to make myself stronger, to have enough strength to protect you."

"Baby, you..." Old Master Loo, who normally had a way with words, suddenly found himself at a loss. The words he wanted to say just moments ago were now difficult to utter. He had never expected to hear his barely nine-year-old granddaughter express a desire to protect them, stirring an indescribable feeling in his heart, a mix of joy and a touch of wistfulness. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

Old Master Situ had always been a man of steel, living by the philosophy that men bleed but do not cry. A veteran who had emerged from the battlefield and the troops, he had always held firm to this life philosophy. But today, a simple sentence from Situ Xin, his beloved granddaughter, brought a redness to his eyes.

Old Master Situ composed himself and approached Situ Xin, touching her head with great affection and said, "Baby, your grandpa and your grandfather understand your feelings, but you are still young. Wait until you grow up, then come protect us. But the Dark Division isn’t so easy to control," knowing full well that the Dark Division had connections with both the underworld and the legitimate world.

Moreover, the Dark Division often dealt with matters that the government couldn’t handle, dangerous issues that had to be resolved with special methods behind the scenes. And the people in the Dark Division were no ordinary individuals; they were highly trained elites.

These elites carried themselves with pride, and were not easily subdued by others. Let alone Situ Xin, a child.

"Right, Baby, the Dragon Society isn’t so easy to control either. It’s not that if you want to take it, they will accept you," Old Master Loo paused, then continued, "Baby, do you know how many people are coveting the Dark Division? Do you know why so many people are envious but no one dares to rashly seize it? It’s because they do not dare. They know that even if they took the Dark Division from Old Deng, they might not be able to control it. Since its establishment, the Dark Division has had only one Leader, Old Deng, who is also the founder. They obey Old Deng’s words unconditionally. But if the Dark Division changed its Leader, who knows if they would accept them, even if that person was recommended by Old Deng. Baby, do you understand what your grandfather is saying?"

Situ Xin sighed inwardly. She wasn’t a true child; how could she fail to understand what her grandfather and great-grandfather were saying? However, once her mind was set on something, she would not easily change it. Moreover, she was no stranger to the inner workings of the Dark Division, in fact she was quite familiar with it. The temperaments of the people inside the Dark Division were crystal clear to her. After all, in her past life, she had been a member.

Speaking of her past life, Situ Xin recalled the one who succeeded Old Deng as the leader of the Dark Division. When he took over, not a single person inside was convinced of his leadership, no one acknowledged his authority. It was only after that person used special means that the members of the Dark Division were forced to submit. The Dark Division also underwent substantial changes during that time.

Thinking of what the Dark Division had become later on, Situ Xin couldn’t help but sigh. In fact, Situ Xin’s decision to accept the Dark Division wasn’t just about wanting a power base to protect her family and the people she cared about. Another reason was that she did not want to see the Dark Division turn into what it had become in her previous life.