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.

superior gazes of others. Her body felt rigid like a block of stone, while

bear for Lin Mengyao to feel this way anymore.

Since you apologized sincerely, let's just forget it." Lu Chi waved his

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

on 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 to

who had been standing stiffly, spoke, "Although his words were unintentional, I still want to thank you for not taking them

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

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

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 Mengyao's every move, acted

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

thanks?" Li Lihua looked

the 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 for the improper occasion, she wouldn't want to wait even

Xu Ke immediately fell silent. Lin Mengyao looked at Xu Ke's face, wanting to say something but swallowing

Ke watched Lin Mengyao's departing back, a hint

she really disappointed in

no one paid any

or three, Lin

to come home? Our Lin Family

body stiffened, looking at

mirror and see what kind of ghost you are. Do you think someone 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 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 Ke

will provide Mengyao with a

Li Lihua spat forcefully on the ground, displaying none of the composure a rich family's matron should

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

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 who could be swayed