Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 219: Alliance

Chapter 219: Chapter 219: Alliance

"Calling so late, is there something wrong?" Xu Ke glanced at Lin Mengyao, who was frowning beside him as if she were about to wake up, and whispered in a voice as small as possible.

At the same time, Xu Ke carefully slipped out from under the blanket, tucked Lin Mengyao in, and went to the balcony with his upper body bare.

On the other end of the phone, Jin Yuyan was silent for a moment, listening to the faint sounds coming through the receiver.

"Why aren’t you speaking?" Xu Ke frowned and said.

"Did I disturb you two?" Jin Yuyan’s voice tightened as she spoke.

"Yes." Xu Ke said without hesitation, blocking everything Jin Yuyan wanted to say on the other end of the line. For a moment, the air felt as if it had frozen.

"It’s so late, what exactly do you want by calling me?" Xu Ke looked through the balcony glass at Lin Mengyao inside, and asked in a cold voice.

On the other end of the phone, Jin Yuyan collected herself, trying to speak in a calm tone, "My great uncle is about to take a plane to see Jin Ling and Jin Long. There’s already irreconcilable conflict between my grandpa and me and their siblings. Once my great uncle meets them, I’m afraid the relationship between our two families will end. In the better scenario, the families will split and go their separate ways, but if their siblings cause trouble, our families might end up clashing. Both our families know each other well, and if we become adversaries, I’m afraid our Jin family will suffer severe losses. Not to mention losing our place among the top families in Luocheng, we might even drop to second-rate instantly."

Jin Yuyan’s tone was calm, as if she were stating something completely unrelated to her, but Xu Ke understood her meaning.

"What do you want me to do about this?" Xu Ke’s eyes carried a hint of sarcasm as he spoke in an unchanged tone.

"Of course, we hope to get your help. After all, we’ve all been involved in this, haven’t we?" Jin Yuyan took a deep breath on the other end of the phone and said.

"How can I help?" Xu Ke asked, looking at the distant night scene.

"We join forces and make the first move." Jin Yuyan grabbed the stair railing forcefully, her voice icy as she spoke.

"What you just said is only your speculation. After all, your two families are relatives. Do you really want to act so decisively?" Upon hearing Jin Yuyan’s words, Xu Ke couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow and ask.

"This is something I can’t avoid. I can’t watch the Jin family’s foundation be destroyed just like that, and I prefer acting first rather than being stabbed and then retaliating. After all, pain isn’t something to joke about." Jin Yuyan spoke with a laughter that carried no humor in her tone, even though Xu Ke on the other end couldn’t see her facial expression.

"I really didn’t expect Miss Jin to have such capabilities. The saying ’women are no less capable than men’ suits Miss Jin well. I will take action on this matter, but let’s be clear, whatever happens on your great uncle’s side is not my concern. As for how much you can gain, that will depend on your ability." Xu Ke said emotionlessly.

"What do you mean by that?" Jin Yuyan’s eyes narrowed instantly. Although she liked Xu Ke, he wasn’t as important compared to visible wealth and power.

"Isn’t my meaning clear? Wanting the horse to run fast but not wanting to feed it, Miss Jin, there’s no such easy thing in the world. The cake is already in front of us, and how much we can each eat depends on our abilities." Xu Ke’s eyes also slightly narrowed, with a hint of ferocity in them.

"But most of the reason our two families are facing off is because of you. Taking advantage at this time is not very appropriate, is it?" Jin Yuyan’s voice had an unmistakable hint of grievance and dissatisfaction.

"Miss Jin, it seems you’ve misunderstood something. With my strength, even if you hadn’t taken action back then, I could have dealt with those two. As for the family behind them, I don’t even regard it seriously. If you hadn’t intervened then, I had confidence in swallowing their family whole. But now, I’ve given your Jin family a chance to share in the spoils. If you insist on using the term ’taking advantage,’ it seems more like your Jin family is robbing me, doesn’t it?" Xu Ke retorted mercilessly.

Jin Yuyan’s voice suddenly softened, with a faint hint of sadness as if it could be heard in her voice, "You weren’t like this before. Didn’t our two families get along well? Why have you become like this now? This is not the Xu Ke I knew in the beginning."

"Does Miss Jin really know what kind of person the real me is? Are you sure the version of me you’ve always seen is the real me?" Xu Ke questioned back.

"However, I have to admit that Miss Jin is indeed a worthy opponent, both resilient and adaptable. If it were any other man today, they might have played into your hands, but unfortunately for you, you met me. Think about what I said carefully, but do it quickly. Otherwise, once I start taking action, I can’t guarantee whether your Jin family will even get a sip of the soup." Xu Ke said with a slight smile in his voice.

However, this smile conveyed no warmth, and the only feeling it evoked was bone-chilling coldness.

Jin Yuyan couldn’t help but shiver.

"If mentioning this matter is the only reason you called tonight, then our conversation is over now. If there’s nothing else, I’ll hang up." Xu Ke said coldly.

"Don’t hang up yet. What you just said, does it mean you already have a plan in your mind, or even started implementing it?" Jin Yuyan swallowed hard, unable to help but ask.

"This matter is a business secret. I won’t tell you." Xu Ke said resolutely.

"Won’t you give me a time limit?" Jin Yuyan asked indirectly.

"Of course, the sooner the better. As for the outcome, it depends on your reaction." Xu Ke didn’t give Jin Yi any more chance to speak, hung up the phone, and walked back into the room, completely unconcerned about what situation the Jin family would fall into upon receiving this news.

Xu Ke stood inside the room, waiting for the coldness on his body to dissipate almost completely, and then he slipped back into the blanket they both shared.

Xu Ke thought his movement was quiet enough, but little did he expect that he would still wake Lin Mengyao up.

"Did I wake you?" In the moonlight, Xu Ke looked at Lin Mengyao’s sparkling eyes and quietly asked, "Did I wake you up?"

Lin Mengyao shook her head, "I’ve been awake for a while, but when I saw you were on the phone, I didn’t call you. Who was the call from?" Lin Mengyao had become fully awake the moment Xu Ke’s phone rang, but she just hadn’t called Xu Ke before. Now seeing him hang up and come back in, she finally asked.

"Jin Yuyan." Xu Ke had no intention of hiding it. They had agreed to trust each other more, so Xu Ke thought as he reiterated what Jin Yuyan had said on the phone, but he omitted the part about himself.

Lin Mengyao frowned, moving herself two inches further into Xu Ke’s embrace, and then slowly asked, "Do you need my help?"

"Dealing with such small fries doesn’t require my dear’s intervention, I can handle it myself." Xu Ke tightened his hold on Lin Mengyao, gently kissed the top of her head, and said in a soft voice, "It’s late, let’s get some rest, I’ll have something to tell you in the morning."