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.

enduring the contemptuous, disdainful, and superior gazes of others. Her body felt rigid

for Lin Mengyao to feel this way

apologized sincerely, let's just forget it." Lu Chi waved his hand dismissively, his eyes filled with undisguised disdain, not comprehending why Lin Mengyao would willingly marry someone

still standing here for? Young Master Lu has generously spared you. Aren't you going to thank him quickly?" Li Lihua glared at Xu Ke with a look of frustration, her eyes filled with undisguised contempt

marrying Mengyao to such a useless man. Three years and not a shred of success, only knowing how to do housework while all the household expenses were left

his head again, Lin Mengyao, who had been standing stiffly, spoke, "Although his words were unintentional, I still want to thank you for

and he said, "Mengyao, this was just a case of meeting the wrong person.

a smile and turned to leave, but Lu Chi didn't pursue her

Mengyao nearly stumbled into the dining table behind her. Fortunately, Xu Ke, who had been keeping a close eye on Lin Mengyao's every

Stabilized by Xu Ke, Lin Mengyao gently patted her still-frightened chest and

deserve your thanks?" Li Lihua looked at Xu Ke with disdain, speaking in a

Lihua tugged at her arm and instructed, as if the situation weren't suitable for private discussions now. If it were not for the improper occasion, she wouldn't

Mengyao and Xu Ke immediately fell silent. Lin Mengyao looked at

back, a hint of

she really disappointed in

Xu Ke was like an invisible person; no one paid any attention to

at dusk; the guests left in groups of two or three, Lin Mengyao's family leaving by car while Xu Ke could only ride his electric

he walked through the door, Li Lihua glared at Xu Ke, "This useless guy actually knows to come home? Our Lin Family has supported you for three years, so you'd better

Ke's body stiffened, looking at

Mengyao married you for three years, serving as your nominal wife—that's already more fortune than you deserve. What? You're not satisfied and want our Mengyao to waste her whole life on you? I'm telling you, as long as I'm alive, this won't happen." Li Lihua sized up Xu

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

displaying none of the composure

what you eat, use, or live in

if you could give our Mengyao a better life, how good could it be? Could it be better than the life Young Master Lu could provide for our Mengyao? If you really want what's best for Mengyao, you'd divorce Mengyao, and quit those empty promises of working hard and progressing. Do you think I'm still a middle school student