Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 518: Chapter 518: Brazenly

When Yu Xia returned home, Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao were not there. Yu Xia wandered around the house but didn’t see them, so she ran to Housekeeper Zhao and asked, "Grandpa Zhao, Grandpa Zhao, where are my sister and brother-in-law? Why aren’t they here today? Aren’t they usually off work by now? Did they work overtime?"

Housekeeper Zhao gave Yu Xia a kindly smile and replied, "Not at all. Today is Bai Family’s Elder Bai’s sixtieth birthday, and the Family Head and Lady were invited to attend the banquet."

By this time, Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao had already arrived at the Bai Family. Seeing people at the banquet hall, whether familiar or unfamiliar, Lin Mengyao was no longer as nervous as she was at her first banquet. Now, she seems more relaxed and at ease, embodying the demeanor of the Xu Family’s Lady more fully.

Those who did not know about Lin Mengyao’s background respected her to some extent because of the Xu Family’s reputation. Some with lower status, hoping to elevate their family and eager to gain a powerful ally, treated Lin Mengyao with flattery.

However, those who knew Lin Mengyao came from a small place like Luocheng, and whose family was not particularly strong, did not look at her as kindly. Though they said nothing in Xu Ke’s presence, their eyes betrayed disdain and a sense of superiority when Xu Ke was not looking.

"Having President Xu attend truly brings glory to the Bai Mansion," Elder Bai said with a smile, walking towards Xu Ke.

Despite being sixty years old, Elder Bai had a vigorous stride and a rosy complexion, looking very energetic. Because of his slight obesity, his face had fewer wrinkles, and when he smiled, he somewhat resembled Maitreya Buddha, giving off a sense of kindness that made it hard for anyone to be rude to him.

"Not at all. A while ago, my wife and I went on a sea trip, and for that reason, we missed Miss Bai’s eighteenth birthday party. I’m really sorry for that. This time, my wife and I brought along a birthday gift. I hope Miss Bai won’t be upset about the belated gift." With those words, Xu Ke took a black velvet gift box from Lin Mengyao’s hand and handed it to Miss Bai.

blushed slightly, shyly accepted it, and

to the Bai Family just a few days ago, which is why Xu Ke couldn’t attend her eighteenth birthday banquet. The event happened so suddenly that families like theirs

as an illegitimate daughter, there was no obligation to buy a gift. However, Xu Ke heard that Elder Bai had brought her to his side to teach, demonstrating his importance to this granddaughter, so considering the

having seen it, Xu Ke merely smiled and said

Bai Xin, not getting a response from Xu Ke,

not very familiar with Shangjing, she knew quite a bit about Xu Ke. She knew everything about this man, knew he was competent and resourceful, and because she knew this, she did not oppose when

that he already had a wife. As long as her grandfather negotiated with Xu Ke, his wife would be

beautiful as Lin Mengyao and far better in terms of family background. Any smart person would

Bai Xin’s cheeks blush an even deeper shade of

grip unconsciously on Xu Ke’s arm,

gave Elder Bai an apologetic smile, turned his head, and looked at Lin Mengyao with concern, asking, "What’s wrong?

Lin Mengyao felt relieved inside and nodded when she saw

you to see a doctor?" Xu Ke asked