Chapter 292: Chapter 292: Early Stage

"People only believe what they want to hear. Do they ever care about the truth of the matter?" Xu Ke retorted sarcastically, looking at the other person as if watching a fool.

"You and your spouse are birds of a feather. I must have misjudged both of you." The woman’s eyes first glanced at Xu Ke, then past him to see the person standing quietly behind him since he started speaking—like a shadow, watching Xu Ke with bright eyes as if looking at a deity.

The young woman shouted once and then turned around, wiping her eyes as she ran off.

The remaining people present were taken aback by her sudden outburst.

"What’s wrong with her? If she’s leaving, just leave; why shout all of a sudden and so loudly? She nearly scared me to death." Lin Mengyao, startled by the volume, snapped out of her daze. The unusual way of being awakened made her heart race uncontrollably.

"Pat pat, we’re not afraid." Xu Ke reached out and ruffled Lin Mengyao’s hair, his expression visibly softening, like a snow-capped mountain gently thawing, with a hint of chill and warmth, a splash of green standing out in the white—a striking sight.

Seeing Lin Mengyao suddenly becoming shy and the two of them close as conjoined twins, Bai Ru quietly made a teeth-gritting face. "You two continue shopping; I suddenly remembered I have something to do, so I’m heading off." Bai Ru winked at Lin Mengyao and made a funny face, not giving her a chance to insist and leaving them behind as she ran off on her own.

With the unexpectedly pitiable passerby no longer causing trouble, and Bai Ru gone, Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao strolled around the mall like lovers freshly in love, hand in hand.

Xu Ke was summoned by Sheng Wenhao,

wounds? Do they still hurt?" Xu Ke asked Sheng Wenhao, who was lying on the bed, his complexion slightly poor

ago." Sheng Wenhao sat up straight, careful not to reopen

I need to tell you. Sheng Yi called today; he mentioned a flower show hosted by the Sheng Family next week. He insisted I must bring you along. Their whole family has malicious intentions, resorting to any means to achieve their goals. Being so eager to have me bring you can’t be a good sign." Sheng Wenhao expressed with a hint of

couple of days. Just decline it; there’s no need

Xu Ke felt utterly reassured yet shook his head in refusal. "Actually, I received the invitation today. I never planned on


days, Xu Ke’s brow unconsciously furrowed slightly, leading Sheng Wenhao to

this for me. Even if you don’t go, it’s okay. I’ve dealt with them for many years and can handle them without

mess, with more and more noble families getting involved, yet the path ahead was as foggy as ever. Under such circumstances, Xu Ke didn’t want

be exposed, making things worse for us. It’s better to be proactive and see what they plan to do. If we can have our revenge during the process, all the better." Xu Ke’s eyes narrowed slightly, a fox-like smile forming at his lips, appearing like a fox that

his persuasion, solemnly saying to Xu Ke, "If there’s anything you need from me,

won’t forget you." Xu Ke reached out and patted Sheng

their eyes shining brightly with

her at home, unsure of what tactics the others might use, unable to guarantee her safety. So he used the excuse of her falling ill to leave her at the villa in the care of Housekeeper Zhao, which gave

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