Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Struggle for Possession

Xu Ke looked at Lin Mengyao’s happy face, and for the first time, he felt a sense of admiration for the old lady of the Lin Family, thinking that it was not wrong for Jiahe to collaborate with the Lin Family.

Unfortunately, Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao’s happiness didn’t last long. The moment everyone walked out of the Lin Family Mansion, Lin Mengxi struck first. noveldrama

"Give me the invitation." Lin Mengxi extended her hand toward Lin Mengyao in a tone that suggested it was only natural.

"This was given to me by Grandma, why should I give it to you?" Lin Mengyao withdrew her smile, her face turning cold as she looked at Lin Mengxi and said.

"Don’t you know why I’m demanding it from you? What qualifications do a wilted flower like you, who is already married, have to attend the Yun Family’s banquet? Grandma gave you the invitation out of mercy, but you should know your own worth. We haven’t bothered with how much illicit money you got from the development zone case, but you should have some self-respect." Lin Mengxi eyed Lin Mengyao and Xu Ke with a contemptuous gaze as she let out a sneer filled with ambiguous meaning.

"Watch your mouth." Xu Ke pulled the trembling Lin Mengyao behind him and said coldly to Lin Mengxi, "Don’t think just because you’re a woman of the Lin Family, you can slander Mengyao at will. If I hear another foul word about Mengyao from your mouth, even if you are a woman, I won’t let you go."

After Xu Ke finished speaking, the surrounding air fell silent. No one had expected that Xu Ke, who had always been submissive and had no presence in the Lin Family, would say something like this. They were all stunned by Xu Ke’s sudden outburst, but after realizing it, the situation turned to stronger ridicule and mockery.

"Xu Ke, do you really think that Lin Mengyao has gained Grandma’s favor because of this, and your status would rise as well? You’re just a leech supported by my Lin Family, what gives you the right to speak to me like that? Who gave you the courage, wanting to play hero without looking at your own status?"

Facing Lin Mengxi’s unkind mockery, Xu Ke didn’t even flinch, he just firmly shielded Lin Mengyao behind him and expressionlessly said to everyone present, "Let me be clear today, from now on, no one can bully Lin Mengyao, or they’ll face the consequences."

"Hmph, well then, I’ll stand here and wait to see how you’ll be impolite to us." Lin Mengxi mocked indifferently.

After Xu Ke delivered his warning, he didn’t give anyone time to react and simply left the Lin Family Mansion’s area with Lin Mengyao.

The two had just returned not long ago, and Xu Ke hadn’t had the chance to buy Lin Mengyao a new car. Fortunately, the Lin Family Mansion wasn’t too remote, and Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao hadn’t walked long before they reached the foot of the mountain and luckily caught a taxi.

Sitting in the taxi, with the air conditioning blowing, Lin Mengyao’s sweat was relieved a little, breaking the silence between the two, "Thank you just now, but you were already not favored by them, and now you’ve said such harsh words, they’ll probably dislike you even more when you go to the old mansion in the future. Because of me, your life will become even harder." Lin Mengyao said somewhat remorsefully, while also feeling a greater longing for power and status in her heart.

Just now, in such a moment, Xu Ke stood out for her without hesitation, and to be honest, she was moved. But beyond the sensation, what overwhelmed her was guilt, guilt for not having enough power and status. If she had these things, none of this would have happened, making the invitation in her hand feel less joyous due to this guilt.

Looking at Lin Mengyao’s downcast expression, Xu Ke placed his hand on Lin Mengyao’s, "It’s okay, I don’t care how they see me, as long as you’re happy and not wronged." Xu Ke held Lin Mengyao’s small, delicate hand entirely within his palm, looking determinedly into Lin Mengyao’s eyes and said.

"Mengyao, I am your husband, your support. In the past, I didn’t fulfill my responsibility to protect you, but in the future, I will shield you from the wind and rain and make you happy and joyful. Trust me, okay?"

Xu Ke’s firm yet gentle gaze penetrated through Lin Mengyao’s eyes and into her heart. In the confined space of the car, Lin Mengyao could hear the sound of her own restless heart pounding against her chest. Although Xu Ke didn’t hear Lin Mengyao’s heartbeat, he saw her increasingly reddening cheeks and moistening eyes.

Gradually, as neither of them realized, the two of them got closer and closer, close enough to sense each other’s breaths intertwining, close enough that there was only a hair’s breadth between their lips. Just when the atmosphere in the car was becoming more and more ambiguous, the car suddenly stopped.

"Destination reached, please alight and give a five-star rating!" The driver in the front seat turned around and smiled at Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao in the back, revealing two rows of big white teeth.

The ambiguous atmosphere they had worked hard to create was thus ruined. Xu Ke’s face darkened three shades more than it had outside the Lin Family Mansion, hurriedly paid the fare, and went after Lin Mengyao, whose face was as red as a monkey’s bottom, leaving the driver yelling for a five-star rating far behind.

When Xu Ke got home, Lin Mengyao had already locked the room, leaving Xu Ke outside.

"Mengyao, why are you locking the door in broad daylight? Open the door and let me in." Xu Ke stood outside, leaning against the wall with a smile, rhythmically knocking on the door.

Listening to the knocking, Lin Mengyao’s heart kept pounding, her mind filled only with scenes from the car, and the temperature on her face soared so much that even the air conditioning couldn’t bring it down. Yet, the culprit continued knocking on the door outside, disturbing her thoughts.

"Stop knocking, I’m not going to open the door for you. I’m feeling a bit uncomfortable, so stay in the living room for a while." Lin Mengyao called out to Xu Ke through the door panel.

Hearing Mengyao’s words, Xu Ke could pretty much imagine Mengyao’s face flushed and flustered inside the room, and involuntarily, a chuckle escaped from his lips, "Mengyao, how can you be so cute? Open the door, I promise I won’t tease you." Xu Ke said outside the door with an insincere promise, while inside, Mengyao didn’t know what to do with her embarrassment. Just then, the house door opened, and Li Lihua, Lin Shichang, and Lin Mengchen entered the house, interrupting Xu Ke’s intention to continue teasing Lin Mengyao.