Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Going Home

The news of Xu Ke’s return to Shangjing almost spread throughout the city’s circles on the same day. No one had expected that the man who was once driven out like a stray dog would return to Shangjing as the Master of the Xu Family, with honors.

Shangjing appeared no different than usual, but the undercurrents had already begun to stir. This undercurrent surged even more vigorously when the upper-class families received the invitations sent by Xu Ke.

Although Xu Ke hadn’t returned to the Xu Family for nearly four years, the moment he stepped into the old residence, it felt like everything happened yesterday. Everything here was as familiar as he had once seen it, as if nothing had changed at all.

A trace of heat appeared in Xu Ke’s eyes, and his vision started to blur slightly.

"Family Head, you’re finally back." Housekeeper Zhao, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, gray-haired, and dressed in a tailcoat, stood at the door along with all the Xu Family’s servants in two rows to welcome the new family head’s return.

"Grandpa Zhao, you look a bit older." Xu Ke said, his eyes red.

Housekeeper Zhao had been at the Xu Family for thirty years and could be said to have raised Xu Ke. Now, Xu Ke was the only one left of the Xu Family’s direct line. The once lively Xu Family was as quiet as a vampire’s castle, chilling Xu Ke to his very bones. Under these circumstances, seeing Grandpa Zhao would naturally make Xu Ke emotional.

"Yes, it’s been nearly four years. How could I not age at all? But you, Family Head, seem much more mature. If the old master could see you now, he would surely be very pleased." Housekeeper Zhao wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes as he spoke.

prepared your favorite dishes, though I’m not sure if your tastes have changed, and whether these still suit you." Housekeeper Zhao showed a slightly melancholic look,

instructions. The clothes you’ll need for the evening will be brought over tonight for you to see." Housekeeper

Zhao continued to introduce the past three years in Shangjing and the Xu business to Xu Ke, telling him

stood in front of his room, Housekeeper Zhao had nearly finished everything he wanted to say, and

Ke looked at the familiar door, his hand unconsciously clenching at his side, as an inexplicable fear slowly crept into his

and said warmly, "After you left, the old master didn’t let anyone enter this room, only instructed me to clean it regularly. Everything inside is just as it was after you left the Xu Family. I don’t know why the old master suddenly made such a decision, but I

I wouldn’t be standing here." Xu Ke gently placed his hand on the doorknob. With a twist of his

into tears that left his eyes. Fortunately, the tear fell so quickly that Housekeeper Zhao,

Zhao, I want to be alone for a

If you want to eat, just ring the bell and I’ll bring them up to you." Housekeeper Zhao said as he quietly withdrew from the room. Xu Ke saw his motion of wiping the corner

stayed in his room

perfectly, so I must trouble Grandpa Zhao to go through all the procedures again tomorrow to make sure

responded

went out. He hadn’t been to Shangjing for nearly four years. This time, he wanted to