Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 293: Chapter 293: Here It Comes

Due to Sheng Wenhao’s interruption, Xu Ke didn’t maintain the coldness on his face but bantered with him all the way. It wasn’t until the car arrived at the Sheng Family’s gate that Xu Ke put away his smile, revealing a trace of coldness, while Sheng Wenhao reverted back to being the invisible Young Master Sheng.

The skill of changing faces, though time and experience, even the otherwise foolish Sheng Wenhao learned to wear a mask to hide himself.

The two exchanged a glance outside the door, adjusted their attire, and then walked in with long strides.

"I didn’t expect a busy man like you would actually come, it really brightens my face. If Brother Xu had seen your achievements today, he would surely be very gratified. If our Sheng Yi had half your capability, as a father, I’d probably laugh myself awake dreaming about it," Sheng Ping said, putting on the airs of an elder, patting Xu Ke’s shoulder and smiling with a loving face.

"But it seems like this is the first time you’ve come to our house since returning to Shangjing. I remember you got along well with Sheng Yi when you were young. How come you never thought of coming to see Sheng Yi and Uncle?" Sheng Ping’s voice wasn’t loud or soft, just enough for the people around them to hear, causing various scrutinizing gazes to fall on Xu Ke.

Recently, Xu Ke has certainly been in the limelight in Shangjing, but he has kept a low profile, with rare public appearances, and even fewer conversations with others. So hearing the conversation, the ears of those around perked up, and even the chatter subsided a lot.

"I don’t wield the reins of the Sheng Family so comfortably as Uncle does, familiar with everything and doing it all with ease. I have just taken over the Xu Family, which keeps me busy with many things. Please pardon me for any impoliteness, Uncle Sheng," Xu Ke slightly curled the corners of his mouth. Although his voice wasn’t as icy as it sounded, it surely wasn’t warm and gentle.

the words he spoke were impeccable, after all, while they didn’t know every detail of the Xu Family’s situation, they understood more or less, so Xu Ke effectively but

fault with your uncle," Sheng Ping’s words were gently rebuffed by Xu Ke, yet his face showed no

won’t keep you here talking with this old man. You young folks should go find other young folks. Sheng Yi just mentioned taking friends to see the peonies, you should go too, you youngsters can probably get

regardless of what he was thinking, his expression remained

at Sheng Ping, then walked toward the direction he had

"You’re back from abroad only occasionally, you should go along and have fun too." Sheng Ping

Wenhao involuntarily shivered, mumbled a quiet response, and

he was unaware that at the instant Sheng Wenhao turned around, his gaze was as cold as Xu Ke’s, and the

one after the other. As they did, Xu Ke stood apart from the group led by Sheng Yi, clearly demarcated,

a tantrum, leaving us hanging and stepping on our

his otherwise handsome face

I didn’t come today for your sake, so don’t delude yourself, it’s downright funny," Xu Ke said, his lips indeed curving upwards, but it wasn’t a kind smile, rather one