Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 162 Surprise

Chapter 162: Chapter 162 Surprise

The Lin Family sent the elderly Mrs. Lin to the hospital. After quite some commotion, they found out she had only fainted from a surge of anger and that it was nothing serious. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. After all, the company was in such a crisis; Mrs. Lin must not have any mishaps, or it would bring an even greater blow to the Lin Group.

Due to the turmoil caused by the Lin Family, the renovations of Lin Mengyao’s company came to a complete halt. Lin Mengyao was forced to stay at home for a few days, living an idle life under Xu Ke’s supervision.

"Xu Ke, what on earth are you up to lately? I don’t want to stay at home anymore. I want to have something of my own to do." In the study, Lin Mengyao slammed her hand onto the magazine Xu Ke was reading, with a look of frustration on her face.

"I’ve prepared a surprise for you. It’s just finished today. Come with me to see it." Xu Ke looked at Lin Mengyao’s soft white fingers pressing down on the magazine, not angry at all.

"I don’t want any surprises. I want to have my own things to do. You’ve been keeping me at home all the time recently; I feel like I’m your caged bird. I’m losing my bones and want to go out to work and have my own career." Lin Mengyao looked at Xu Ke’s smiling face with a somewhat serious expression.

"I’m not keeping you at home to cage you; I’m just worried. Let’s go see the surprise I’ve prepared for you first. I’ve been planning it for a long time, and I think you’ll definitely like it. After you receive this gift, you can do whatever you want." Xu Ke looked into Lin Mengyao’s eyes, his tone indulgent and doting, extinguishing the small flame of anger just lit within Lin Mengyao.

"Are you serious? You’re not just joking with me, are you?" Lin Mengyao hesitated and withdrew her hand, her tone a bit uncertain.

"Why would you think I’m joking with you?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow at Lin Mengyao’s reaction, curiously asking.

"Who was it that a few days ago seemed desperate to tie me up with a rope and keep me by their side? And now today, you say you’re allowing me to do my own thing? Doesn’t that sound like you’re toying with me?" Lin Mengyao shot a sidelong glance at Xu Ke, her amber-colored eyes full of playful reproach.

"That’s my mistake, but I’m genuinely serious about what I just said. After you see the surprise I’ve prepared for you, I won’t stop you from doing anything you want, and I’m sure you’ll especially love this surprise." Xu Ke had a mysterious smile on his face.

"What is it that can make you so secretive? Can’t you tell me in advance?" Initially, Lin Mengyao wasn’t very interested in the surprise Xu Ke prepared. Usually, gifts from a man to a woman are nothing but luxury goods or cosmetics, things she’s not very interested in. But seeing Xu Ke’s confident face did pique her curiosity.

"If I tell you in advance, how can it still be a surprise? When I take you there, you’ll know. But for now, you need to go back to your room, get yourself dressed up, and then go out with me." Xu Ke reached across the table and pinched Lin Mengyao’s face, a hint of a smile on his face.

"Alright, wait for me." Lin Mengyao stretched out her hand to swat Xu Ke’s mischievous hand away from her face, then turned and pranced off to her bedroom with prideful steps.

As Xu Ke drove Lin Mengyao down from the hill, Lin Mengyao couldn’t suppress her restless heart and started asking, "If you won’t tell me what the surprise is, at least tell me where we’re going, so I can prepare myself mentally."

"You’ll know when we get there." Xu Ke flashed Lin Mengyao a mysterious smile and then fell silent, focusing on driving to their destination.

Seeing Xu Ke determined not to reveal their destination, Lin Mengyao fell silent too, turning to look at the scenery outside. As the surroundings became more and more familiar, Lin Mengyao’s composure began to fade away. Her eyes widened, and her heart started racing, almost leaping out of her chest.

"Xu Ke, where are you taking me?" Lin Mengyao already had an answer in her mind but was still uncertain, so she couldn’t help but ask Xu Ke.

"Haven’t you already guessed?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow at Lin Mengyao, the left corner of his mouth curving into a slightly mischievous smile.

"What are you taking me to the Lin Group for? You didn’t buy the Lin Group, did you?" Lin Mengyao asked uncertainly, but considering Xu Ke’s wealth, she felt it was not impossible for him to do such a thing.

"Stop guessing; you’ll know when we get there." Xu Ke’s tone remained unchanged, making Lin Mengyao feel she’d guessed wrong. She just said "Oh" and closed her mouth, continuing to look out at the scenery. In doing so, she missed the fleeting look of regret in Xu Ke’s eyes.

Today, all senior executives of the Lin Group were gathered in the top-floor conference room, waiting for their mysterious new boss.

The turmoil at the Lin Group cost the Lin Family dearly. When the elderly Mrs. Lin woke from her coma, she had suffered a stroke and could hardly move. The control of the Lin Group was passed from Mrs. Lin to Lin Shixian.

Fortunately, this crisis was ultimately weathered at the cost of the Lin Group changing hands. Although everyone’s shares shrank compared to before, they still retained some, and people could remain within the Lin Group, which was all that mattered.

"Manager Lin, we don’t know what the new president is like. Could you give us a hint so we won’t be so anxious?" Someone in the conference room, seeing the meeting time approach, was growing restless and couldn’t help but ask Lin Shixian at the head of the table.

"Yes, Manager Lin, tell us, please."

"Yes, tell us. Otherwise, everyone’s too worried."

The people below chimed in one after another, and their humble attitude brought a proud and smug smile to Lin Shixian’s face. "Rest assured, the new boss seems very congenial and won’t make things difficult for any of you. Otherwise, the Lin Family wouldn’t be stepping back and relinquishing the president’s position, would we? Whatever happens, the Lin Family always has your interests at heart and would never do anything to harm them." Waving his hand, Lin Shixian spoke with a fake courtesy, a smile on his face.

"With your words, we can be at ease. But could you perhaps reveal who the new boss is? We’re all pretty curious." The person who first asked the question spoke again.

This question involuntarily stiffened the smile on Lin Shixian’s face. In truth, he didn’t know who the new boss was either. Still, the cautious gazes of the people around him swelled his vanity, making it impossible for him to admit ignorance. So, he braced himself and said, "It’s better if you see for yourselves. It wouldn’t be quite as nice if I were to say it." Lin Shixian leaned back in his chair, a mysterious smile on his face.