Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 1253 - 1252: Driving Yu Hao Away

"Grandpa Xiao, what brings you here? Didn’t you say you weren’t feeling well recently? Shouldn’t you be resting at home? I’m here, so don’t worry. I’ll take good care of Yiyi."

Upon hearing what Yu Hao said, Grandpa Xiao’s expression softened and he seemed satisfied. "You’re already having a hard enough time taking over your Yu Group, and you’re innovating, so don’t worry about an old man like me. Go tend to your own business."

Yu Hao, hearing Grandpa Xiao’s words, gave a provocative glance at Xu Ke, but spoke gently, "Grandpa Xiao, it’s no problem. There are other people at the company too. Yiyi’s matters are most important, and your health is also very important."

Yu Hao was delighted that even after so many years, his relationship with Grandpa Xiao was still so strong, and Grandpa Xiao’s impression of him was unchanged. This was truly wonderful.

However, after hearing what Yu Hao said, Grandpa Xiao suddenly paused in his actions, stiffly looking at Yu Hao beside him. Yu Hao didn’t notice and Grandpa Xiao slowly withdrew his gaze.

He thought this kid cared about him, but it turned out his concern was for his granddaughter. But it seemed his granddaughter didn’t have much interest in this kid.

During the last banquet, she even sided with Xu Ke against this kid. It seemed that before his arrival, there was some discord between the two.

Thinking this, Grandpa Xiao looked towards his assistant. After seeing the assistant’s expression, he nodded.

"Didn’t you just finish a blood transfusion? Why are you not sitting and resting for a while here?"

Grandpa Xiao spoke and sat next to Xu Ke. Xu Ke, hearing this, understood that this was Grandpa Xiao’s way of showing care, and felt warmth in his heart. But when these words reached Yu Hao’s ears, they sounded like criticism from the old man.

So Yu Hao flashed a broad smile and followed up on Grandpa Xiao’s words, "I said he wasn’t needed here, told him to go back early, but he insisted on staying. I think Uncle wouldn’t want to see him either when he wakes up. Just now, he had a fight with Uncle and made him faint with anger."

Although Yu Hao spoke in the gentlest tone, every word was a heavy blow. At first, he didn’t want Xu Ke there and later fully turned into tattling. Even if it wasn’t Xu Ke, Grandpa Xiao could tell Yu Hao was always trying to exclude Xu Ke.

Xu Ke snorted coldly. Grandpa Xiao’s personality probably didn’t like people who tattled behind others’ backs, especially in such a roundabout way.

Sure enough, Grandpa Xiao’s face visibly darkened. Earlier, he thought Yu Hao, at least, had some ability and was gentle, but didn’t expect after a few years he had become like this. Jealousy had turned his eyes bitter.

Yu Hao was initially happy to tattle, but after doing so, he realized that his beloved Grandpa Xiao showed no reaction and appeared displeased.

In an instant, his heart skipped a beat. Wasn’t Grandpa Xiao closest to him? Why was he unhappy now?

Could it be that Grandpa Xiao loved this kid more? With that thought, Yu Hao’s heart visibly sank. This wouldn’t do.

Generally, Xiao Keyi would listen to Grandpa Xiao. If Grandpa Xiao always favored this kid, Xiao Keyi might show preference toward him. He definitely couldn’t personally push Grandpa Xiao to Xu Ke’s side.

"I think your company should still have matters to attend to, so you should leave. Don’t stay here, I can be quite temperamental."

After Grandpa Xiao finished speaking, he looked at Yu Hao. "Besides, you’re still young and have just taken over your father’s company. There are many things you are not yet familiar with, so don’t waste time here."

After he finished, he turned to his assistant, "Go see Mr. Yu off, make sure he gets in the car."

Seeing that while Grandpa Xiao wasn’t throwing a tantrum, his attitude had suddenly turned cold and he’d more or less asked him to leave, Yu Hao was shocked.

He could only force a dry smile, lowering his voice a few notches, "Grandpa Xiao, if I’ve done anything to upset you, I hope you’ll forgive me. I’ll come again another day to plead my apologies. I won’t disturb you further today."

After Yu Hao finished speaking, he glanced at Xu Ke, clenching his fist. It was all because of Xu Ke that he was being sent away by Grandpa Xiao.

Xu Ke raised an eyebrow. Indeed, Yu Hao was clever. When Grandpa Xiao was angriest, instead of insisting on staying, he chose to retreat slightly.

At least in terms of character, Yu Hao left a good impression in the old man’s heart, and sure enough, the old man’s expression softened. Couldn’t deny that Yu Hao’s move was smart.

After seeing Yu Hao and the assistant leave, Grandpa Xiao finally smiled, never expecting Yu Hao’s thoughts to turn so malicious, without a hint of compassion.

"Alright, don’t take what they said to heart. Remember, as long as I’m around, I’ll never let them bully you. This time, you’re practically a benefactor to the Xiao Family."

"And my unfilial son."

Mentioning Xiao Zhen, Grandpa Xiao visibly deflated. After all, it’s his own son, and the old man’s graying hair blew in the wind, as if it would topple over at any moment, and recently, Grandpa Xiao had lost a lot of weight, appearing gaunt.

"That son of mine can’t tell right from wrong, and I hope you can be more forgiving. There are plenty of things where I’ve asked you to be forgiving, but there’s no choice. My unfilial son doesn’t listen at all."

Although Xu Ke now really disliked Xiao Zhen, upon hearing the old man’s request, he nodded. After all, no matter what, the Xiao Family, Xiao Keyi, and Grandpa Xiao treated him well, especially Grandpa Xiao. When he first came to the branch office without anyone’s support, Grandpa Xiao stepped in and helped him strategize.

That’s how Xu Ke got to where he was. Without start-up capital, even with his intellect, it would have been in vain.

"Don’t worry, sir, I won’t hold a grudge. I just hope he doesn’t create more trouble for me, or else I’m not made of clay myself."

Hearing Xu Ke’s words, Grandpa Xiao laughed, patting Xu Ke’s shoulder, pretending to be angry, "You’re quite the crafty one, if I hadn’t been paying attention, I would have fallen for your tricks. But rest assured, he won’t have the mind to quarrel with you in the near future."

After all, he still had matters with Ye Jingli to handle. Thinking of this, Grandpa Xiao couldn’t quite place his feelings.