Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 188: Tit for Tat

Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Tit for Tat

Xu Ke stood on the balcony, watching from a distance the woman trembling incessantly at the iron gate. His good mood, ruined early in the morning, oddly became joyful again.

Housekeeper Zhao stood behind Xu Ke, looking over at the gate with a hint of a smile on his aged face, "Does the Family Head need me to prepare your clothes for going out today?" he asked softly.

"I have no plans to go out today, so there’s no need to prepare anything for now. But it’s been a long time since I’ve seen Grandpa Zhao play tricks on someone like this; it’s surprisingly nostalgic," Xu Ke’s lips curled up slightly, a reminiscent look in his eyes.

"Mainly because it’s been ages since I’ve encountered such an annoying little girl. As someone who can’t speak, I, as an elder, could only step in to teach her how to speak. The Family Head won’t blame me for meddling, will you?" Housekeeper Zhao asked with a smirk.

"How could I? They’ve already come knocking at our door, and we’ve only given a little lesson; we’re being too merciful. Since Chairman Hu has so much free time to meddle in others’ affairs, it seems we should find something for him to do," Xu Ke said, his eyes cold and dangerous as he rubbed his fingers.

"What does the Family Head plan to do?" Housekeeper Zhao’s eyes showed a hint of curiosity.

"Of course, send him a big gift. The woman who accompanied him to the ball that night is a perfect breakthrough point. Buy dirt from her assistant, the more related to Chairman Hu, the better. If we can get photos, even better. Once obtained, send them to Hu Jinzhi." As if thinking of an amusing scene, Xu Ke’s smile became even more joyful.

"Chairman Hu’s wife passed away years ago. If it can be proven that Chairman Hu was unfaithful before his wife’s death, it might have an even better effect," Housekeeper Zhao added.

"No need to prove it. Just make his daughter believe it," Xu Ke glanced at Housekeeper Zhao, his black pupils like ink-washed jade, mesmerizing.

"You sure have thought it through, Family Head. I’ll get right on it." Understanding Xu Ke’s meaning instantly, Housekeeper Zhao’s face showed a few indulgent and doting smiles. The two devious individuals exchanged glances, an ambiguous smile on their faces.

With her hair electrically frazzled and her mouth not yet put back in place, Hu Jinzhi felt a chill along her spine, as if something dangerous was watching her. Her hands on the steering wheel trembled, nearly causing her to crash into the roadside greenery.

Just as Hu Jinzhi’s side was resolved, trouble arose again on Chu Lian’s side.

The woman who had sworn yesterday to perish together with Lian Xuan used her family connections to block Yi Duo’er from many entertainment resources. In the blink of an eye, she stormed onto Duo’er’s set, where, in front of the staff, she had the bodyguard pin Duo’er down and beat her black and blue. When Lian Xuan, informed of the incident, rushed over, he slapped Chu Lian and kicked her. Now, she’s lying in the hospital just waking from a coma.

After hanging up the call from Yang Rongrong, Xu Ke flashed Housekeeper Zhao a smile as gentle as spring sunshine, "I thought I’d get to rest at home today, but it turns out I still have to go out. Can I trouble Grandpa Zhao to prepare an outfit for me? I need to visit Chu Lian at the hospital," Xu Ke said.

"Certainly, I’ll prepare it right away." Housekeeper Zhao bowed to Xu Ke and then turned to leave, reappearing later not only with Xu Ke’s outfit but also with a beautifully wrapped bouquet of lilies.

"You’re as considerate as ever. I’m off now; I’ll leave the house in your care," Xu Ke said, hugging Housekeeper Zhao’s slightly aged body wrapped under the tailcoat.

"Rest assured," Housekeeper Zhao replied.

When Xu Ke arrived at the hospital, Chu Lian lay on the bed, refusing to eat or drink, her pale face devoid of any color. Madam Chu sat by the bedside, her eyes swollen from crying, while Yang Rongrong sat next to her, comforting Madam Chu and persuading Chu Lian to eat something.

"Knock, knock."

Xu Ke tapped lightly on the door.

"Mr. Xu, you’re finally here. Please help us persuade Little Lian to eat; she can’t go on without food," Yang Rongrong said, her eyes lighting up upon seeing Xu Ke arrive with a bouquet.

"Hello, Madam Chu," Xu Ke first greeted her before quietly asking Yang Rongrong, "What’s happened to Miss Chu? How serious is it?"

"The doctor said it’s uterine bleeding, and her chances of being a mother are now slim. Those two scoundrels should go to Hell," Yang Rongrong said, her eyes filled with apparent heartache when describing Chu Lian’s condition, and overflowing with disgust and hatred when talking of Lian Xuan and Yi Duo’er.

Xu Ke nodded, indicating he roughly understood the situation. However, Yang Rongrong perceived this as Xu Ke agreeing with her, increasing her fondness for him.

Xu Ke sat on the other side of Chu Lian, placing the bouquet before her, and said warmly, "I brought you some flowers; they’re fragrant. I hope you like them."

"Thank you." Chu Lian, previously unresponsive to the outside world, lowered her gaze to the lilies, staring for quite a while before speaking softly.

Chu Lian’s voice was nearly inaudible, and if Xu Ke hadn’t been paying close attention, he might have missed her thanks.

"It’s the flowers’ honor to be liked by you. I’ll put them on the table so you can see them easily," Xu Ke said softly, placing the bouquet on the table by the bed.

"How do you feel now? Does it still hurt? Would you like to eat something?"

Chu Lian shook her head, "I don’t have much appetite."

"Mom, have the Lian Family members come to see me?" Chu Lian turned to her red-eyed mother, her eyes holding an intense, dark glow, speaking softly.

Madam Chu wanted to deceive Chu Lian, but when she looked into her daughter’s eyes, she decided to tell the truth.

Madam Chu shook her head.

"Ha." Chu Lian let out a cold laugh with an unclear meaning.

"And Dad? Where’s Dad?" Chu Lian asked again.

"Your dad went to the Lian Family to demand justice for you. Today’s incident won’t just end like this; your dad will seek justice for you, he’ll avenge you," Madam Chu said firmly, clutching Chu Lian’s hand.

Chu Lian’s gaze made Madam Chu uneasy, as if something was slipping from her control, bringing disaster to the Chu Family, making Madam Chu very anxious.

"I heard from Miss Yang that since you woke up, you haven’t eaten anything. Doing this harms your body, and achieves nothing but pain for yourself and joy for your enemies, so you should eat something," Xu Ke advised.