Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 221: A Display of Power

Chapter 221: Chapter 221: A Display of Power

"Okay." Sister Zhou glanced at the young couple who were sharing a meal intimately without any hesitation to respond.

Since Lin Mengyao was aware that they were destined to become enemies with no room for reconciliation, she naturally had no intention of befriending him. The breakfast took an hour to finish with only Xu Ke dragging it out.

Initially standing outside with simmering anger, Jin Zhengxiong had been shut out for nearly an hour in the morning. His inner rage transformed from a roaring blaze into a silent volcano, hidden beneath seething lava, while the surrounding pressure was frighteningly oppressive. By the time he was finally invited inside, Jin Zhengxiong’s face was devoid of expression, indicating he had reached the limit of his restraint.

Upon entering the villa and seeing the two people sitting on the sofa, a hint of murderous intent flashed in Jin Zhengxiong’s eyes, quickly replaced by disgust, "You’re Xu Ke? Then you must be Lin Mengyao?" Jin Zhengxiong looked at Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao with eyes as if he were scrutinizing trash, his tone dripping with contempt and disdain, and unabashed irritation.

"I thought it must have been someone important, making me, Jin Zhengxiong, wait outside for so long, turns out it’s just two snot-nosed kids. Doesn’t your family have any elders to manage you? Or are you so ill-behaved that even your elders have given up on disciplining you?" Jin Zhengxiong said, finding a suitable spot to sit opposite the two, speaking in a manner that was both sharp and sarcastic.

Xu Ke first lazily lifted his eyes to glance at Jin Zhengxiong, then yawned and said in a languid tone, "I thought it was some unruly junior disturbing people’s sleep early in the morning. Visiting someone’s house without notifying them in advance—truly the height of poor manners. I didn’t expect it would be an old fool who likes to put on airs in others’ homes. This really broadened my horizons; I haven’t seen such a spectacle in all my years in Luo City."

Although Xu Ke’s voice wasn’t loud, its impact was no weaker than Jin Zhengxiong’s. The man standing behind Jin Zhengxiong, serving as an assistant, glared at Xu Ke with murderous eyes and said coldly, "You better watch your mouth, or don’t blame me for breaking that jaw."

Xu Ke deeply regarded the man with an unperturbed gaze, sat up straight and scoffed, "What business is it of yours here?"

"You’d best keep this dog of yours in check; otherwise, be careful someone else doesn’t do it for you. You’re older than me, so I won’t do much, but I’m no dog lover. As for dogs that bark without reason, I usually take care of it with a final blow to keep my ears in peace," Xu Ke said coldly, with a hint of menace, as if his chilly words could pierce through one’s bones.

The man, who wanted to retort, found himself closing his mouth with an ugly expression.

"You’re quite the sharp-tongued brat, aren’t you?" Jin Zhengxiong was driven to laughter by Xu Ke’s audacious attitude, his anger erupting like a volcano, making his insides ache with rage.

"I don’t have time to play verbal games with you here. I came today for one purpose only—if you handle this matter well, I can still give you a chance. If you fail to do it right, I’ll cut off all your ways of survival, making life and death equally unattainable for you," Jin Zhengxiong said, his slightly drooping eyes narrowing, with a fierce glint in his murky gaze.

"You’ve turned my two precious grandchildren into this state; they’ve never suffered such hardships. Now, because of you, they’re lying in hospital beds, covered in bandages. You should pay for this. As long as you obediently come with me to the hospital and kneel to apologize to my dear grandchildren, letting them vent their anger and forgive you, I’ll let you off," Jin Zhengxiong said, leaning on his cane, his sharp eyes fixed on Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao, with a faint air of granting mercy.

"Otherwise, I don’t mind moving a finger and making your second-rate family vanish from Luo City, or even erase you star-crossed lovers from China altogether," Jin Zhengxiong said leisurely.

Lin Mengyao furrowed her brows, her impression of Jin Zhengxiong sinking further, "I was wondering what kind of family could raise children so devoid of manners, turns out the problem stems from the top." Lin Mengyao, holding back a mouthful of scorn, spoke with a sharpness absent from her usual gentleness.

"Since when do men talking matter have a place for a woman’s interruption? Slap her," Jin Zhengxiong glanced at the man behind him. Upon receiving Jin Zhengxiong’s order, the man didn’t think twice, taking two steps to reach Lin Mengyao and raised his hand intending to strike her.

"Bang!" Xu Ke kicked the man in the stomach, forcing him two steps back.

"Have you forgotten whose territory you’re on? Trying to hit my wife right in front of me. If my wife’s face ends up with even a red mark, can you bear the cost?" Xu Ke drew Lin Mengyao into his arms, stopping her from speaking further.

"Are you so sure I’m just an ant in your hands, that you can squash me as you please? Don’t speak too soon. Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you’re truly stronger than me. The Jin family of Bai City? Hah, they’re not even fit to shine my shoes. Asking me to kneel and beg for forgiveness, you really do have some nerve," Xu Ke’s expression grew cold towards the end.

"I understand why you’re here today, but let’s be clear, an apology is impossible, and I’m not afraid to stand my ground. You’re welcome to make a move against me. It’s just as well since I’ve grown tired of living here; it’s time for a new city and a new home. I think the old Jin mansion in Bai City sounds quite nice, don’t you think?" Xu Ke asked Lin Mengyao softly.

Lin Mengyao glanced at Jin Zhengxiong, who was fuming from their exchange, and decisively replied, "I think it’s just average, nothing particularly appealing. I doubt their taste." Lin Mengyao cast a nonchalant glance at Jin Zhengxiong, whose indignation almost made the old man pass out.

"No worries, we can hire a few designers to redo it in your style. If you don’t like anything about it, inside or out, we’ll just demolish it and build afresh," Xu Ke, softly agreeing, tucked a loose strand of Lin Mengyao’s hair behind her ear.

In front of this scene, Jin Zhengxiong only felt his vision darken, taking two deep breaths before he felt somewhat better, though he was still feeling dizzy.