Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Nitpicking

"First of all, let’s be clear, the Xu Group will not be involved in this matter, and I myself will not participate in any of your actions. Also, I won’t be at your beck and call. If you can accept this, then we can consider it cooperation. If not, I’ll pretend I didn’t hear any of this." Xu Ke’s voice grew increasingly cold, like the winter wind, cutting through you painfully.

But Chu Lian didn’t mind, "It’s okay, I don’t mind." Chu Lian said excitedly.

Then her cheeks turned an odd shade of red, and she said, a bit shyly, "I heard from Rongrong that you’ve auctioned a Heart of Eternity at the auction house. It’s said to be beautiful. Can I take a look at it?"

"No." Xu Ke flatly refused, causing Chu Lian’s expression to freeze abruptly. But remembering Xu Ke had just agreed to stay by her side, she held back the anger rising within her and put a smile back on her face.

"It’s getting late; I still have things to attend to, so I’ll be leaving first. Take care and I wish you a speedy recovery." Xu Ke stood up from the chair and said calmly, without any fluctuation in his voice. Without giving Chu Lian a chance to say anything else, he pushed the door open and walked out, his steps quick as if something were chasing him.

"Family Head, did something happen? You seem like you’ve encountered some trouble," Housekeeper Zhao asked concernedly, looking at Xu Ke, who was frowning deeply.

"There’s been a bit of a hiccup in the plan." Xu Ke slumped on the sofa, rubbing his head, his voice slightly heavy.

"What kind of hiccup, Family Head? Why not speak it out; maybe I can give you some advice." Housekeeper Zhao made a cup of calming tea for Xu Ke and said softly.

earlier. I won’t be content if I withdraw now, but if I do nothing

Ke’s tightly furrowed brows that he was conflicted inside. After hearing Xu Ke’s account, Housekeeper Zhao didn’t know what to say either.

Head makes a decision early regarding this matter. The longer you

I’ll handle this properly, it’s just that I’m a bit unsure about what to do now, but I’ll make the

according to the original plan. Even if Miss Chu likes you, so what? Once things are concluded, the Chu Family will be finished. She won’t have any power or influence by then. And even if the

isn’t this matter, but her feelings for me. If it were just about power and influence, would I be afraid?" Xu

is a very despicable thing. I

feel conflicted or troubled by this. You’re an outstanding man; it’s perfectly normal for a girl to have admiration for you. You just need to move forward firmly according to your own plans and don’t need

similar responsibilities tying you down in the future. You

know what to do." Xu Ke, after hearing Housekeeper Zhao’s words, felt as if a hand had brushed away the fog in front of him, making everything

with my enemy. I must have been muddle-headed to worry about such unnecessary things." Xu Ke laughed softly, his demeanor

gives others a handle to attack you." Housekeeper Zhao stood by Xu Ke’s side, looking at him with affectionate eyes, his voice having an ancient,

are right. In the future, I’ll need you by my side to remind me more often." Xu Ke looked at Housekeeper Zhao with a smile in his eyes, an affinity he himself hadn’t noticed. Housekeeper Zhao, seeing Xu Ke like this, felt slight ripples in the deep, dark ocean

duties." Housekeeper Zhao performed a standard ceremonial gesture from the Empire where the sun never sets, his smile as ever, making others feel as if a warm light bathed

no longer around, but thankfully you’re still here, otherwise I truly wouldn’t know what to do." Xu Ke lowered his head, a deep sense of