Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 182: Unexpected Gains

Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Unexpected Gains

Contrary to the emotions of the woman in the mink coat, the short-haired woman felt that this day was more enjoyable than any year before. She no longer had to fret over money, and there was nothing more wonderful than this in the world.

"Now, I don’t know who’s dying of shame and who ran away covering their face." The short-haired woman took a deep breath, looking smugly at the woman in the mink coat. She didn’t care at all about what others thought of her, relentlessly provoking the mink-coat woman and watching with satisfaction as she wavered.

"Since the money has been transferred, let’s sign, then this contract can officially take effect." Xu Ke shifted his gaze to the short-haired woman, speaking in an unperturbed tone.

"Alright, but let’s not sign here. Let’s go to a café, just you and me. I have something to discuss with you." The short-haired woman straightened her back, her eyes shining with an unprecedented light, the importance of this matter surpassing her desire to further agitate the mink-coat woman.

"What can’t be said here? My time is precious." Xu Ke remained seated, and though his current position forced him to look up at the short-haired woman, his presence was still one that could only be revered.

"Please give me a moment. I promise you won’t regret it." The short-haired woman clenched her fist, speaking with a resolute look in her eyes.

Under the scrutinizing gaze of the short-haired woman, Xu Ke finally nodded slowly after a long while, appearing highly reluctant. But where the short-haired woman couldn’t see, a mysterious gleam flickered in his eyes. "But I’ll say this upfront: I can’t give you much time, at most half an hour."

"That’s enough, half an hour is sufficient." The short-haired woman tightened her fist, excitement and determination written on her face as she spoke.

On the other side, the woman reduced to a background character dared not complain even a word. She even secretly sighed in relief because of Xu Ke’s disregard, clearly more content to be forgotten than remembered. Now, she wished she could turn into air and escape, as if only then could she avoid a dilemma.

Having reached an agreement, Xu Ke and the short-haired woman gave a commission to the intermediary before planning to leave with the contract. "Why are you still here?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow slightly, asking with a hint of doubt.

"Yeah, why haven’t you run away covering your face?" The short-haired woman rolled her eyes exaggeratedly, sneering coldly.

Ordinarily, the woman in the mink coat would have retorted; she wouldn’t take even a single insult lying down, but now she simply ignored them, instead looking pleadingly at Xu Ke.

"I didn’t recognize all those luxury brands on you just now, and my mouth got the better of me, saying some unpleasant things. I hope you won’t lower yourself to my level, just think of it like passing gas—when you hear it, let it go, and don’t waste your energy on someone like me." The woman pleaded with Xu Ke, looking pathetic.

"If I had known you were so rich and capable, I would have spoken with utmost respect. I hope you can forgive me." Not hearing the forgiveness she anticipated, the woman grew anxious. Deciding to act, she dropped to her knees with a thud. "If you don’t forgive me today, I’m not getting up," she insisted stubbornly.

"Are you threatening me?" Xu Ke looked down at the woman kneeling in front of him, his eyes filled with unspeakable disgust.

"I’m not, I’m just showing my determination." The woman hurriedly waved her hands, denying it.

"If you don’t want to get up, just kneel there; I don’t have time to waste here." Xu Ke decisively stood up before the woman could react, leaving the bank first under everyone’s gaze. The icy wind outside, still carrying snowflakes, hit his face, its biting cold making the short-haired woman instantly retract her neck into her clothes.

"I know a nearby café; shall we head there?" The short-haired woman said to Xu Ke.

"Lead the way," Xu Ke pointed his chin at the short-haired woman.

The short-haired woman took Xu Ke to a maid-themed café. As they entered, women with rabbit ears and tails greeted them. Outside it was a snowy winter, but inside the café, it felt like summer, exuding a warmth one couldn’t ignore.

Having ordered their coffee, Xu Ke leaned back into his chair, clasped his fingers together and placed his hands on his lap. Looking coldly at the short-haired woman as if he were a machine, he said, "If you have something to say, say it quickly. My time is limited."

The short-haired woman cupped the coffee in front of her, took a cautious sip, finally feeling warmth inside before she started speaking, "I haven’t introduced myself. My name is Liu Yan."

"I saw it when you signed just now," Xu Ke interrupted coldly. "I don’t want to hear filler words; can you get to the point?"

Caught off guard by Xu Ke, the short-haired woman’s expression stiffened for a moment, but she quickly recovered, "Have you decided what business to start? I want to collaborate with you." Fearful of being interrupted again, she directly laid her intentions bare.

"What do you have to offer for our collaboration? You know I’m not lacking in money." Xu Ke took a small sip of his coffee, his expression turning a bit unpleasant before he casually tossed two sugar cubes into the cup, his face expressionless.

"I know you don’t lack money, and the money I have is what you gave me. How could I show off? I might not have money, but I have skills. If you plan to start a company, I’d like to invest with technology." Liu Yan looked at Xu Ke, feeling a bit nervous as she spoke.

"What skills do you have? Setting up my company requires at least three billion in initial investment. What sort of skills do you have that are worth a stake?" Xu Ke lifted an eyebrow as he spoke.

Faced with Xu Ke’s strong stance, Liu Yan bit her lower lip and said, "My father used to make cosmetics, ones made from pure herbal ingredients. I know the secret formula, and I can bring it to your company." Liu Yan looked at Xu Ke expectantly, then as if recalling something, quickly added, "These formulations haven’t been marketed yet. My father’s company spent a considerable amount of resources researching them. So, would you like to collaborate? If you don’t trust the formula’s efficacy, I can make it, you can get someone to try it, and if it works, let me invest, how about it?" Liu Yan looked anxiously at Xu Ke.

"Why don’t you do it yourself? Now you have a sum of money, and the formula is ready. You could start the company yourself. Even if the initial scale is small, you could gradually develop it. Why tie yourself to me?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow, lightly sipping his coffee as he asked.

"In a place like Shangjing, it’s incredibly difficult to grow. The money I have can’t even make a ripple when thrown out there. Besides, I don’t have the connections, nor the time or energy to manage a company. I’ve never managed a company before, and without experience, starting a company would be like burning money for fun." Liu Yan said, a hint of gloominess in her expression.