Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 2: Chapter 2 Wife

"Who are you?" Lu Chi looked at Xu Ke coldly, asking a question to which he already knew the answer.

"I'm Lin Mengyao's husband. My name is Xu Ke." Xu Ke straightened his chest, asserting his claim over Lin Mengyao.

"Xu Ke? You're Xu Ke?" Lu Chi withdrew his friendly expression, slipped his hands into his pockets, and scrutinized Xu Ke with a critical eye, "So you're that useless live-in son-in-law of the Lin Family. I really don't know what kind of incense you burned in your previous life to actually marry Lin Mengyao."

Lu Chi spoke so loudly that it attracted the attention of everyone around, and snapped the still-stunned Lin Mengyao back to reality.

Xu Ke's performance was vastly different from usual. Normally, no matter how others humiliated him, he would just comply meekly. This time, he was so assertive, which greatly surprised Lin Mengyao.

"Even a toad like me can taste swan meat, but what about someone like you, who jumps around under a swan's feet yet doesn't even touch a feather? Aren't you even worse than a toad?" Xu Ke retorted unceremoniously at Lu Chi's provocation.

Li Lihua suddenly rushed over, kicking Xu Ke's calf and angrily said, "You jinx, what nonsense are you spouting? Quickly apologize to Young Master Lu." She gave Xu Ke a warning glare before turning to Lu Chi with a fawning smile, "Young Master Lu, please don't be angry. This man has a screw loose. I'll make him apologize to you right away."

Lu Chi suppressed his words, instead watching Xu Ke with a look of anticipation as if waiting for a show, patiently awaiting Xu Ke's apology with a superior demeanor.

Xu Ke stood rigidly, as straight as a javelin, and looked at Lu Chi coldly, showing no intention of apologizing.

For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.

Li Lihua, frustrated by the lack of an apology from Xu Ke, became flustered and yelled, "Can't you hear me telling you to apologize? Are you defying me now?"

"Mom, let's talk about this at home." Lin Mengyao tugged at Li Lihua's sleeve, whispering, her body irritated by the sound of snickering and the gleeful stares around them.

"Why are you pulling me? Just because he's a useless wretch, can't I say a word to him?" Li Lihua shook off Lin Mengyao's hand and snapped, playing the role of a shrew perfectly.

disdainful, and superior gazes of others. Her body felt rigid like a block of stone, while her heart was cold as

couldn't bear for Lin Mengyao to feel this way anymore. Suppressing the

just forget it." Lu Chi waved his hand

standing here for? Young Master Lu has generously spared you. Aren't you going to thank him quickly?" Li Lihua glared

circled Luo City, but Dad insisted on marrying Mengyao to such a useless man. Three years and not a shred of success,

Just as he was about to bow his head again, Lin Mengyao, who had been standing stiffly, spoke, "Although his words were unintentional, I still want to thank you for not

delicate face, Lu Chi's eyes revealed a hint of infatuation, and he said, "Mengyao, this was

to leave, but Lu

steps, Li Lihua tugged on Lin Mengyao's arm so hard that Lin Mengyao nearly stumbled into the dining table behind her. Fortunately, Xu Ke, who had been keeping a close eye on Lin

you." Stabilized by Xu Ke, Lin Mengyao gently patted her still-frightened chest

trash deserve your thanks?" Li Lihua looked at Xu Ke with

party; I have something to say to you, got it?" Ignoring Lin Mengyao's reaction, Li Lihua tugged at her arm and instructed, as if the situation weren't suitable for private discussions now. If it were not

Mengyao and Xu Ke immediately fell silent. Lin Mengyao looked at Xu Ke's face, wanting

Ke watched Lin Mengyao's departing back, a hint of disappointment

she really disappointed

no one paid any attention to him, as if he

or three, Lin Mengyao's family leaving by car while Xu Ke could only ride his

Ke, "This useless guy actually knows to come home? Our Lin Family has supported you for three years, so you'd better divorce

Xu Ke's body stiffened, looking at Li

like you deserves our Mengyao? Mengyao married you for three years, serving as your nominal wife—that's already more fortune than you deserve. What? You're not

hastily said, "Mom, I will provide Mengyao with a better life.

the ground, displaying none of the composure a

of what you eat, use, or live in isn't provided by our Lin Family? And you claim to give Mengyao a better life? Hmph, what

want what's best for Mengyao,