Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 577: Chapter 577: Looking for Trouble

"He’s still just a kid, you know. If you keep flirting like this, I’ll get jealous," Xu Ke said, pinching the soft flesh on Ariel’s waist.

Ariel felt the mischievous hand on her waist and shyly stuck out her tongue and smiled at Xu Ke.

The boy watched the interaction between Xu Ke and Ariel, and his bright eyes suddenly dimmed. He seemed to become dull and gloomy, even the cowlick on his head wilted.

The painting was completed quickly. As per Ariel’s request, it was beautifully rendered, particularly Ariel’s pair of blue eyes in the painting, which appeared so gentle they seemed ready to drip water.

"Thank you, we really like this painting. This is a token of our appreciation, we hope you accept it."

Although the boy had previously said he would paint for Ariel for free, Xu Ke still intended to pay him for the artwork. After all, the painting was quite well done, and Ariel was even considering framing it to hang in her room.

The boy’s initially downcast mood improved significantly after seeing that Ariel genuinely liked the painting.

"There’s no need. We really hit it off, so consider this painting as a gift from me. Think of it as my way of making a friend," the boy said, scratching his face with his slender fingers, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"Thank you, then. Here’s my contact info, feel free to call me if anything comes up," Xu Ke said, looking at the boy until it seemed he might explode from the pressure, then smiled, looked away, and handed him a business card.

Oh, thank you." The boy first wiped his hands on his clothes, ensuring there were no sweat or dirt, before extending both hands to accept

won’t disturb you any longer. We’ll be leaving," Xu Ke said, planning to depart after the boy accepted his card. Though he knew the boy posed no threat, Xu Ke felt it best

leaving, instead secretly glancing

Ariel were stepping away, the boy’s shoulder was suddenly shoved, his paintbrush snatched, and his easel

on the street now? Could it be that you realized you’ll certainly lose in the big competition next month and came to scout the area early

examining it. "Our little artist seems completely washed up, coming out here painting such low-level stuff," he sneered, tearing the

as his artwork was ripped apart, his lips trembling with anger, eyes bloodshot like a defensive little animal

by two others gripping his arms tightly; no amount of force allowed him to reach the shoulder-length-haired man to reclaim

had a smug and satisfied smile

see? This is just the start, no? Besides, with your artwork looking like trash, what’s the point of keeping

veins bulging on his neck, his previously shy and pretty face

hilarious! Everyone at school knows you’re washed up and your art is garbage, yet you’re the only one still trapped in past glories," he taunted, holding his belly

at you now, no better than a stray dog by the

became even redder, almost as if blood might drip from them at any moment due to this humilating

Xu Ke said, reappearing alongside