Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 184: Delighting in Sowing Discord

Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Delighting in Sowing Discord

"Then tell me, why can’t he see through that bitch’s true nature? Why does he have to embarrass me? Tell me." Chu Lian asked, pouting with grievance.

"Do you want the truth or a lie?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow, looking at Chu Lian with a half-smile.

"Obviously the truth. If I wanted lies, why would I call you here? I could just grab anyone off the street and hear it." Chu Lian said in a spoiled manner.

"But the truth often hurts. I’m afraid you’ll be too heartbroken after hearing it." Xu Ke shrugged and said.

"It’s okay, I can handle it. I’ve already lost face and dignity today, I’m already hurt enough, what else is there to be afraid of." Chu Lian suddenly downed the grapefruit juice in front of her, making a glass of juice have the effect of a bowl of strong liquor.

"Since you put it that way, I won’t hide it and will speak frankly." Xu Ke took a sip of the tea in front of him to moisten his throat, "The reason he can’t see isn’t that he truly can’t see, but that he’s pretending not to see, just like someone pretending to be asleep can’t be woken up no matter how you call them. Lian Xuan is in this state now."

"And the reason he’s pretending to sleep is that he likes that girl, so whatever she does or says is right, and anything that makes her unhappy is wrong."

"You mean Lian Xuan has fallen for that vixen." Chu Lian said, her eyes wide open.

"In theory, that’s correct." Xu Ke calmly nodded in response, ignoring Chu Lian’s furious expression.

"Am I not good enough? In terms of looks, figure, family background, and education, which of these am I not superior to that vixen? Why does he like her instead of me, when she’s not even as cute as I am?" Chu Lian raised her hand to slam the table, but considering there were so many people in the restaurant, she eventually suppressed her anger and downed a glass of ice water.

"Don’t drink so fast, it’s bad for your stomach." Xu Ke pressed Chu Lian’s hand down and took the glass from her hand, placing it back on the table.

"As they say, different strokes for different folks. Since he doesn’t like you, find someone who does. If you don’t like the unmarried men in Shangjing, go to another city, and if that doesn’t work, go abroad. There are so many men out there, there’s bound to be one for you. Why hang yourself on one tree?" Xu Ke said lightly, using public chopsticks to serve her some vegetables.

"That’s easy for you to say. But I’ve liked him for so many years. How could I easily give up? And our situation is known to almost everyone in Shangjing. What he did now is a blatant slap in my face. I’ve become the joke of Shangjing. He’s forcing me to the point of death." Chu Lian’s tears couldn’t be held back any longer as she said this.

"So what do you want to do about it?" Xu Ke handed Chu Lian a tissue, his voice subconsciously lowered in inquiry.

"If he doesn’t let me have peace, then I won’t let him have it either. If I become the joke of Shangjing, I’ll drag him down with me." With that, a fierce light shot from Chu Lian’s eyes.

"Are you sure you want to drag him down with you? Once you do such things, there’s no turning back. I’d say why not wait a while, maybe one day he’ll get tired of it and come back to you." Although Xu Ke said this, his gaze was filled with blatant pity, which suddenly steeled Chu Lian’s previously hesitant resolve.

"I’m sure. If I, Chu Lian, can’t have it, then no one else will either, even if I have to destroy it." Chu Lian said, gritting her teeth.

"Then I can only wish you success and fulfillment of your desires." Xu Ke laughed lightly and said.

"What do you mean by that attitude? Do you look down on me? You think I can’t bring Lian Xuan down?" Chu Lian’s mood was at its worst, and seeing Xu Ke’s somewhat indifferent demeanor, her inner fury was instantly ignited.

"Isn’t that the case? You want to bring him down, but with what? Just words?" Xu Ke chuckled, shaking his head as he served Chu Lian more food, only for her to swat his hand away.

"Don’t underestimate me. If I say I can do it, I will. If you don’t believe me, just watch and see." Chu Lian glared at Xu Ke fiercely, picked up her bag, and turned to leave.

As Chu Lian’s figure disappeared from Xu Ke’s sight, the smile on Xu Ke’s face turned into a sneer. He picked up a napkin from the table and meticulously wiped clean the spots Chu Lian had touched.

"Such foolishness, yet I truly look forward to see what kind of ripple you can make." Xu Ke coldly muttered under his breath.

Just as Xu Ke was about to settle the bill and leave the restaurant, he was drawn by the sound of a commotion inside. He looked in the direction of the noise and saw a waitress in uniform facing off against a man dressed in expensive clothing.

"Don’t think just because you have money, you can do whatever you want. My dignity isn’t something you can trample on at will." The woman threw her apron to the ground forcefully, lifting her chin with defiance.

"Do you know how much this outfit costs? You think a mere apology can settle this? Over my dead body. Until you pay me back for this suit, I’m your creditor. I can do whatever I please, even stepping all over you, what can an ant like you do to me?" The man leaned down, staring the woman in the face with a punchable tone.

"It’s just a hundred thousand! I’ll pay you back, and let’s see how you trample on me then." The woman said defiantly.

"Let’s talk about it after you pay me back, otherwise you’re just making me laugh." The man sneered.

Xu Ke stood there for a moment listening to understand the situation, and as he finished paying and intended to leave, a hand reached from behind trying to grab his sleeve, but Xu Ke deftly avoided it.

Looking down, Xu Ke saw it was the same waitress who had been arguing.

"What do you need?" Xu Ke asked coldly as she stood blocking his way.

"Please lend me a hundred thousand yuan. I’ll write you an IOU and pay you back." The woman tried to reach for Xu Ke’s arm again, only for him to dodge once more. This time, she stretched out her arms to block him, staring at Xu Ke with determination.

"No, move aside."

"I won’t move. Why won’t you lend me the money? I already said I’d pay it back. You spend thousands dining here but can’t lend me money for an emergency?" The woman said, her expression a bit hurt.

"Where I eat is my freedom, it has nothing to do with you. Move." Xu Ke frowned, his tone unfriendly.