Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 124: Being Photographed

Chapter 124: Chapter 124: Being Photographed

"Why don’t you have any gentlemanly manners? You’re walking so fast, and I’m wearing high heels," Yun Rulan complained to Xu Ke with an aggrieved look.

"That’s just the way I am." Xu Ke glanced at Yun Rulan through the elevator mirror and spoke indifferently, stopping Yun Rulan’s words in their tracks.

When the elevator doors opened, Xu Ke made no effort to wait for Yun Rulan, walking out on his own without a backward glance.

Yun Rulan watched Xu Ke’s back, stomping her foot in anger. But she could only run after him.

She was the little princess of the Yun Family, accustomed to having everything handed to her, and this man dared to treat her this way. She swore to conquer him and then cruelly discard him, making him pay for today’s affront. Yun Rulan thought bitterly, gritting her teeth.

In the shopping mall, Yun Rulan dragged Xu Ke to every luxury store, "What do you think of this watch? Does it look good on me?" Yun Rulan dangled the ruby bracelet on her wrist, coquettishly asking Xu Ke.

"Hmm." Xu Ke gave a half-hearted nod, a hint of impatience gradually forming on his brow.

"Alright, wrap up this bracelet," Yun Rulan said, casually tossing the bracelet onto the counter.

The sales associate quickly wrapped the bracelet, smiling as she said, "You two standing together are really a perfect match, like a pair made in heaven that makes others envious."

"Really? Do we look that well-matched?" Yun Rulan suddenly clung to Xu Ke’s arm, tilting her head against him and looking at the sales associate with a sweet smile.

"Of course, you two have such a couple-like appearance. We have a couple’s bracelet that just feels perfect for you. Would you like to try it?" The sales associate seized the opportunity, eager to promote another product while Yun Rulan was happy.

"No need to look. I like what you said, so wrap up all your latest collection for the season for me," Yun Rulan said with a wave of her small hand.

From beginning to end, Xu Ke stood beside Yun Rulan like a puppet, watching her without uttering a word.

Unbeknownst to Xu Ke, Li Lihua had taken a photo of Yun Rulan intimately holding his arm. In the photo, the man looked tall and handsome, the woman petite and lovely, and the sales associate’s smiling face made anyone unaware think they were truly a couple in love.

Looking at the photo she took, Li Lihua’s expression showed a hint of madness and pride, "With this photo, let’s see if Mengyao will still like you. Hmph!" Li Lihua snorted coldly, turning to leave.

As soon as she left, Xu Ke pushed Yun Rulan away, saying coldly, "Miss Yun, if your plan for today was just to accompany you shopping, then I think our itinerary for today can end here. I’m not interested in these things."

"Who said that? This was just an appetizer. I bought movie tickets, but it’s not time yet. Once it is, we’ll go watch the movie." Yun Rulan put her hand behind her back, staring directly into Xu Ke’s eyes with bright eyes. She looked a bit spoiled and aggrieved, making her more endearing than annoying. However, her hand nearly pierced her palm behind her back, revealing her true emotions.

"Alright, if you don’t like it, I won’t buy anything more. Let’s go eat." Yun Rulan pouted, wrinkling her nose as she pulled Xu Ke to leave.

Meanwhile, Li Lihua, after confirming Lin Mengyao was still at the company through a phone call, hurriedly ran out of the mall and drove to the company to find Lin Mengyao.

"Mom, why did you rush over here like this? What’s the matter?" Lin Mengyao asked, frowning as Li Lihua barged in without knocking.

"I have something important to tell you. Xu Ke has been cheating. He’s seeing another woman behind your back. I knew you wouldn’t believe me, so I took photos. Once you see the evidence, you’ll know I’m telling the truth." Li Lihua finished her sentence and thrust the photos she took in front of Lin Mengyao.

"The evidence is right here; see for yourself." Li Lihua’s tone was unusually relaxed and smug, as if she was about to see Lin Mengyao abandon Xu Ke and return to her former self.

Lin Mengyao looked at the photos on the phone, her pupils trembling violently. Her grip on the pen tightened suddenly, her knuckles turning white from the force, and her face became somewhat stiff.

"I know about this. Mom, if you don’t have anything else, please leave. I have a report to complete and am quite busy." Lin Mengyao secretly exhaled, trying to control her voice so it wouldn’t shake as much.

"Can the report be more important than your marriage? Xu Ke has the look of someone who isn’t faithful. While you’re busy making money to support the family and working yourself to death, he’s spending your money on other women. Are you willing?" Li Lihua lowered her voice, urging Lin Mengyao.

"We’ll talk about this at home; I don’t want to discuss my personal affairs at the company." Lin Mengyao appeared extraordinarily calm, but only she knew her heart was in turmoil.

That evening, when Xu Ke returned home exhausted, he was greeted by an empty, dark villa. Xu Ke tugged at his collar, feeling inexplicably annoyed, unsure if it was because he spent the afternoon with that girl Yun Rulan or because no one was there to greet him today.

"Pa!" Xu Ke turned on the living room light, and the once dark room instantly brightened.

"You’re sitting in the living room without turning on the light?" Xu Ke asked in surprise, seeing Lin Mengyao sitting silently on the sofa facing the door. His heart, for no reason, suddenly felt a little panicked.

"Why did you come back so late today?" Lin Mengyao didn’t answer Xu Ke’s question but instead asked back, while Li Lihua watched Xu Ke with glee, her gaze filled with undisguised schadenfreude.

"Something came up unexpectedly, and it took a while to handle," Xu Ke explained.

"Is the ’something’ shopping hand in hand with Yun Rulan?" Lin Mengyao raised her eyes, her tone inexplicably cold, contrasting with her bloodshot eyes, which made her seem frighteningly terrifying.

Xu Ke frowned, "It’s not what you think. I can explain."

"What’s there to explain? The evidence is all there, and I’ve seen it with my own eyes." Li Lihua interrupted Xu Ke, having waited long for this day. Now that she’d seized on Xu Ke’s misstep, she definitely wouldn’t let him off the hook.