Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 158 Who is the Prey

Chapter 158: Chapter 158 Who is the Prey

"At a time like this, you’re still laughing. Do you know that the Yun Family is the local tyrant in Luo City? You’re lucky she came to me; if she went to someone else, let’s see what you’d be laughing about."

Even through the phone screen, Xu Ke could hear the disappointment in Brother Long’s voice, which made Xu Ke’s smile grow even wider. "Let me give you a heads-up, the Yun Family is about to fall. If you want to clean up your act, now’s the time to take a bite out of the Yun Family; I guarantee they won’t be able to retaliate." Xu Ke said as he looked out at the white expanse and laughed.

"Really? Is the information reliable?" Brother Long instantly straightened his spine, with a tension in his voice he hadn’t realized was there.

"Of course, when have I ever given you false information?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow and asked back.

"Then I better prepare well. Opportunities like this don’t come often; I have to take a bigger bite. If this works out, I’ll give you a big red envelope and treat you and your wife to a good meal." Brother Long said loudly.

"Sure."

"Wait, we were just talking about that woman. How did the topic change to this? That woman plans to deal with you, intends to tie you up in the abandoned warehouse in East Suburb and even borrowed five people from me. I don’t know what she’ll do to you. What are you going to do?"

Xu Ke didn’t answer his question but instead asked another one, "How much did she pay you? Did she pay in full?"

"Fifty million, hehe, she gave me half upfront and said the rest after seeing you." Brother Long rubbed his bald head and said honestly.

"Fifty million is not bad. Might as well take the money. I’ll go with you tomorrow." Xu Ke narrowed his eyes slightly and said.

"That’s my brother, you never forget to let me make a buck. When the money comes in, we’ll split it fifty-fifty."

"Okay, if there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up now. I’m going to sleep." Xu Ke finished speaking and hung up before Brother Long could say goodbye. He returned to the bedroom, waited for the cold air around him to dissipate, then got back under the blanket, pulled Lin Mengyao into his arms, closed his eyes, and went to sleep.

Xu Ke slept through to dawn, while on the other side, Yun Rulan kept vigil over the phone all night waiting for Brother Long’s news. As noon approached, her phone finally lit up, "Miss Yun, the goods have arrived in the East Suburb, you can come over now." Brother Long’s voice came through the receiver.

Never had Yun Rulan found a person’s voice so pleasant. Looking at her haggard face and bloodshot eyes in the mirror, Yun Rulan revealed a gleeful yet sinister smile.

By the time Yun Rulan walked out of the Yun Family, she had already changed into a new outfit, applied beautiful makeup, and even sprayed perfume. She didn’t look like someone who hadn’t slept all night; instead, she looked like a girl rushing to a date.

"Miss, are you going out?" The butler, rarely seeing Yun Rulan looking so good, couldn’t help but ask curiously.

"Yes, I might be back later tonight, don’t bother preparing dinner for me." Yun Rulan said with a radiant blush and an excited tone.

In the abandoned warehouse in East Suburb, Xu Ke was sitting in a chair playing cards with Brother Long and a few others.

"Why isn’t she here yet? Women are such a hassle. If it wasn’t for the money, do you think I’d wait for her?" Brother Long threw down his cards, complaining with a grin on his face, feeling confident in his hand.

"Could she be stuck in traffic? But shouldn’t we tie up Xu Ke for appearances?" one of the card players observed the expressions of the two and tentatively suggested.

"No rush, we’ll tie him up when she gets here." Xu Ke replied unhurriedly, tossing out a pair of cards that quickly finished the round.

"How do you keep winning? I refuse to believe I can’t win. Let’s go again. When that little girl sends the money, what do you plan to do with her?" Brother Long grumbled, unable to believe he’d been beaten again, and started shuffling the cards rapidly.

"Give her a scare then let her go. After all, she did give you a free five million, right? Might as well be a bit nicer to her." Xu Ke said lazily, lounging in his chair with a smile.

Just as the card game was about to finish, a message finally came from outside, "Target spotted."

"Why does she have to come now, of all times? What a hassle." Reluctantly, Brother Long put away the cards, pulled out a rope from the corner, and expertly tied Xu Ke’s hands behind his back; it was loose on the inside so he could break free with a little force.

Just as Brother Long finished tying, Yun Rulan rushed in eagerly, her eyes blazing with an unprecedented intensity when she saw Xu Ke, like a starving wolf that hadn’t seen meat in ages. Even a seasoned man like Brother Long, familiar with life and death, felt a chill and shot Xu Ke an inquiring look.

Xu Ke gave a reassuring look to Brother Long without speaking. Their actions were quick and discreet, so Yun Rulan didn’t notice. She was lost in her own emotions, unable to extricate herself.

"Xu Ke, you didn’t expect to end up like this, did you? Regret it? Regret what you said to me yesterday, the things you did to the Yun Family?" Yun Rulan bared her painted red lips, eyes filled with madness and blatant malice.

Seeing Yun Rulan like this, Xu Ke’s brow furrowed slightly in impatience and disgust.

"Why are you frowning? Aren’t you happy to see me? Or do you want your wife to come over and join you?" Yun Rulan smirked maliciously, suddenly smacking her forehead, as if she just remembered something, with a look of realization said, "I overlooked that, I should send your wife over to reunite with you."

If previously Xu Ke was just playing along with Brother Long to toy with Yun Rulan, the moment she threatened Lin Mengyao, his playful attitude turned deadly.

The smug look on Yun Rulan’s face hadn’t even faded when the rope that bound Xu Ke’s hands fell from his shoulders under her gaze, making her expression freeze.

"Who did you say you’re bringing here?" Xu Ke’s eyes reddened, his murderous aura like a devil rising from Hell, making Yun Rulan’s malice as insignificant as nothing. Her knees buckled, nearly causing her to collapse.

"What are you all standing around for? Didn’t you see the rope on his hands loosen? Tie him up again, quickly!" Yun Rulan screamed.

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