Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 243: The Call Again

Chapter 243: Chapter 243: The Call Again

This night was destined to be an unsettled one for both the Jin family and the shareholders. The incident at the Jin family mine was yet unresolved, when news of Jin Zhengxiong’s stroke came out, propelling the Jin family into yet another wave of public opinion. The phones of the assistant and Jin Ling rang incessantly throughout the night. Half of the company’s executives had already submitted their resignations, and both the technical and sales departments resigned en masse, led by their department managers to another company.

That night, almost everything in Jin Ling’s room became fragments. The assistant stood in the only relatively clean corner of the room, watching Jin Ling’s frenzied appearance, a smile quietly forming at the corners of his mouth.

Meanwhile, in the villa, without the disturbance of a third person, Xu Ke played soft music and reached out to Lin Mengyao. The two of them, dressed in silk pajamas, danced gracefully in the living room.

"Why are you suddenly so happy?" Lin Mengyao asked, her lips curling into a smile as she looked at Xu Ke’s never-fading grin since dinner.

"Because every day spent with you is full of joy. Once I handle this matter, come to Shangjing with me. I want to introduce you to my family," Xu Ke spoke with a light and natural tone, as if it were a casual remark. Yet, it made Lin Mengyao pause in her movements, her intended step back faltering slightly, landing directly on Xu Ke’s foot.

"So, we’re meeting the family already? This news is rather sudden. I’ve never heard you mention having family before. What should I bring for them?" Lin Mengyao stopped dancing altogether, anxiously turning off the music as she asked.

Xu Ke touched Lin Mengyao’s hair and said with a smile, "He is the butler who has been with my grandfather. I usually call him Grandpa Zhao; you can just follow me and call him that. He watched me grow up and is essentially my only remaining family. They have everything at home, so you don’t need to prepare anything. Honestly, as long as you’re willing to come with me, he’ll be very happy. He likes you very much and has been urging me to bring you over."

Xu Ke’s explanation relaxed Lin Mengyao significantly, though she wasn’t completely at ease.

"I’ll sort things out at the company tomorrow. I can’t leave while everything is in chaos. By the way, does Grandpa Zhao have any favorite things? Even if you say there’s no need, I’d like to bring something to show my appreciation," Lin Mengyao said, glancing at Xu Ke.

Seeing Lin Mengyao’s consideration for Grandpa Zhao, although Xu Ke said nothing, he felt even more reassured. He embraced Lin Mengyao’s shoulders and whispered in her ear, "Okay, I’ll make a list for you later."

Xu Ke bit Lin Mengyao’s earlobe, watching it turn instantly red, nearly bleeding. His eyes were ablaze, "Yaoyao, let’s have a child, a daughter just like you," Xu Ke murmured in a low, husky voice in Lin Mengyao’s ear.

"What?" Lin Mengyao, feeling dazed from Xu Ke’s nibble, didn’t quite catch his words.

Just as Xu Ke opened his mouth to repeat himself, his phone rang at a most inopportune moment.

Xu Ke’s expression instantly darkened, emanating a low pressure of discontent, his gaze at the phone as if he wished to devour it.

Lin Mengyao regained her senses and nudged the man still exuding low pressure. "Don’t just sit there; hurry up and answer the call. What if it’s something urgent?"

Xu Ke gritted his teeth, cursing the untimely caller inwardly. But listening to Lin Mengyao, he reached for the phone on the coffee table, discovering the caller was Jin Yuyan, his distaste for the Jin family rising another notch.

He answered the call.

"Have you considered what I mentioned last time?" Xu Ke’s voice was icier than ever.

"Yes, but I want to discuss it face to face, and I have more than just this business to talk to you about."

Though he couldn’t see Jin Yuyan’s face, Xu Ke could clearly sense the change in her from her tone and voice. Compared to before, she had reined in all her emotions and seemed even more dangerous.

"Alright, then let’s meet tomorrow at noon in the Mozhu Pavilion private room at the Imperial Kitchen." Xu Ke agreed without hesitation, curious about how Jin Yuyan planned to stage a comeback after all these setbacks.

"See you tomorrow."

No superfluous words were exchanged. Having said all she wanted, Jin Yuyan hung up directly. As she dealt with Xu Ke, she felt no other emotions at the moment.

"The caller was Jin Yuyan. We have a business discussion tomorrow. Do you want to come along?" Xu Ke tilted his head, looking at Lin Mengyao, who was trying to eavesdrop, with a teasing smile.

"I’m not going. What’s the point of me attending your business meeting? I have matters at my own company waiting for me; I don’t have time to spend with you," Lin Mengyao turned away, rather embarrassed, leaving Xu Ke only the view of her reddened ears.

"Really not going? Aren’t you worried about the two of us all alone in a room?" Xu Ke continued to tease.

"I told you I’m not going. Don’t you understand me? I don’t want to sit with you anymore. I’m going back to rest." Xu Ke’s teasing voice almost made Lin Mengyao blush furiously. She quickly stood up from the sofa, intending to head upstairs, but was suddenly lifted from behind by Xu Ke. The abrupt sensation of lifting off made the unprepared Lin Mengyao yelp in embarrassment.

"Why didn’t you warn me? You know that scaring people can be deadly." Lin Mengyao raised her small fists and pounded them against Xu Ke’s chest.

Xu Ke let out a muffled grunt, his brows slightly furrowed, feigning a look of being severely hurt.

"What’s wrong? Did I hurt you? Should I call a doctor? Put me down so I can take a look."

Seeing Xu Ke’s expression of pain, Lin Mengyao forgot all about being embarrassed; she was completely flustered. As she spoke, she tried to jump down from Xu Ke’s arms, but he held her tighter instead.

"I seem to be badly injured. Let’s hurry back to the room so you can give me a thorough examination." In the end, Xu Ke’s voice carried a slightly husky and sensual note, like a small brush gently brushing Lin Mengyao’s ear. The tension that Lin Mengyao had been feeling vanished in an instant, and her preparation for movement stopped, her whole body resembling a blushing prawn softening in Xu Ke’s embrace.

"You’re so annoying," Lin Mengyao murmured, burying her head against Xu Ke’s chest.

Seeing Lin Mengyao’s shy demeanor, Xu Ke’s face showed no hint of pain. Instead, he was full of vigor, even chuckling slightly, garnering kitten-like protests from Lin Mengyao.

The bedroom door was nudged closed by Xu Ke’s foot, hiding what was about to unfold.