Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 381: Making Friends

Chapter 381: Chapter 381: Making Friends

"Why are you looking at me like that? I just think you all look friendly and want to be friends with you. Can’t we be friends? Do you think there’s something wrong with me?" Ariel pouted, her eyes soft and harmless like a young animal, melting Lin Mengyao’s heart.

Though she had a younger sister, Lin Mengchen had never gotten along with her. Lin Mengchen always fought with her over everything and never showed this kind of expression or tried to be close to her.

Lin Mengyao had never had the chance to enjoy being an older sister in front of Lin Mengchen. No one knew how much she wished for a cute and affectionate younger sister. Ariel’s appearance almost fulfilled all of Lin Mengyao’s fantasies about having a sister. So when she saw Ariel’s aggrieved expression, she broke free from Xu Ke’s embrace without thinking and immediately held Ariel’s hand.

Though she wanted to hold Ariel in her arms, Ariel was too tall. Lin Mengyao’s height wasn’t short in China, but she was still half a head shorter than Ariel. In the end, she had to settle for holding Ariel’s hand.

"Don’t cry. He’s just got that kind of temperament, and he means no harm to you." Lin Mengyao said, holding Ariel’s hand.

"Really? Then can we be friends? Can you tell me about the East? I’m very curious." The tears in Ariel’s eyes vanished in an instant, replaced by a look of delight.

"Of course." Lin Mengyao nodded and said.

"You’re so nice. I like you. I want to buy everything here and give it to you, Pachy!" Ariel said with a smile, and a man who had been following Ariel like a shadow stepped forward to negotiate with the shop assistant.

"No need, I can buy for Yaoyao." Xu Ke chimed in.

"No way, I’m buying these things for my friend, and no one can take them from me. If anyone tries, I’ll have Pachy teach them a lesson." Ariel said, sticking her neck out.

Lin Mengyao found Ariel’s behavior childishly immature, so she gave Xu Ke a warning glance. "It’s just some jewelry; let it go. At worst, you can spend the money back later." Lin Mengyao tiptoed and whispered into Xu Ke’s ear.

Lin Mengyao had grown up in a comfortable environment like most people, so she hadn’t developed a keen sense for danger. Even though she’d encountered it a few times while with Xu Ke, he had always protected her well, and she had never been harmed.

Lin Mengyao couldn’t see the danger in Ariel and only found her cute, but Xu Ke had seen the malice in Ariel’s eyes from the beginning, pure malice with no impurities.

Xu Ke didn’t want Lin Mengyao to continue interacting with Ariel, but by then, the two women were already arm-in-arm, discussing which nearby restaurant to eat at.

Friendships between women come quickly and mysteriously.

Xu Ke looked at Lin Mengyao’s smiling side profile, and somehow his heart calmed down. His desire to separate the two faded significantly.

Oh well, since the other person can make Yaoyao so happy, letting her stay a while isn’t something that can’t be tolerated. After all, I’m here, and nothing will happen to Lin Mengyao, Xu Ke thought.

Xu Ke followed slowly behind the two.

Ariel led Lin Mengyao to a restaurant in the mall.

"This is the only decent place in this mall, so we’ll have to make do for now. Order whatever you want, it’s on me." Ariel said, winking mischievously at Lin Mengyao.

"No need, Ariel. You just bought me a lot of jewelry; let me pay this time." Lin Mengyao said, holding Ariel’s hand.

"Alright, you Orientals really have a lot of trouble, but I still like you." Ariel shrugged her shoulders.

"So is she your wife? How did you meet her? Won’t your other wives be mad if you’re out shopping with her?" Ariel shifted her gaze to Xu Ke and asked.

"I only have Yaoyao as my wife, where do other wives come from?" Xu Ke replied through gritted teeth.

"But I saw on TV that you all have many wives, especially the emperor who has over three thousand wives." Ariel exaggeratedly held up three fingers.

"Hahaha, that’s from a long, long time ago. Now, in China, a man can only marry one wife." Lin Mengyao couldn’t help but laugh at Ariel’s serious expression and said.

"I see, so the things on TV are actually not true. I thought they were real." Ariel pouted unhappily.

"You’ve been asking us questions all along, but we only know your name is Ariel. Shouldn’t you now introduce yourself to us?" Seeing that Ariel was about to ask some more peculiar questions, Xu Ke was the first to speak and cut off the conversation.

"Haven’t I said?" Ariel looked surprised.

"No." Watching Ariel make such a cute expression, Lin Mengyao shook her head, laughing.

"I am from the Arthur family, my full name is Arthur. Ariel." Ariel said proudly, lifting her head.

"Sounds like a grand family, but weren’t you just downstairs buying a lot of jewelry without blinking? Wouldn’t your father be upset if he found out?" Xu Ke asked with a light laugh.

"Why worry? It’s just some jewelry; it only costs a few bucks. Our family is super rich. Even if I burn that money for fun, my dad wouldn’t be angry. After all, I’m his favorite person." Ariel snorted softly, full of childlike innocence.

During their conversation, the food was served. The perfectly cooked lamb chops with a fragrant wine aroma were mouth-watering, but Ariel frowned, looking disdainful.

"What’s wrong? Doesn’t it suit your taste?" Lin Mengyao asked, looking at Ariel’s expression.

"I don’t know what the chef did today, but it doesn’t look very appetizing. I don’t want to eat it. You guys shouldn’t eat it either. Just toss it like pig swill." Ariel pushed her plate of lamb chops to the floor, and before Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao could react, she pushed their plates to the floor as well.

"The West District is indeed run-down with nothing good to eat. Let me take you to the East District for some good food." Ariel tilted her head with a pure expression. Although her words were phrased as a question, her actions left no room for refusal as she already grabbed Lin Mengyao’s arm and pulled her up regardless of her wishes.