Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 1254 - 1253: Bribing the Assistant

To say I’m happy, indeed I am, as my son has distanced himself from someone who was causing his downfall. But happy? That bastard born by Xiao Zhen, after raising him for so many years, turns out he’s not even my grandson.

Xu Ke didn’t know what Xiao Zhen was busy with, but thinking there would be no one to bother him in the future, he felt much happier. However, seeing Old Man Xiao frowning deeply, Xu Ke couldn’t bear to let the old man keep frowning.

"Old Man, isn’t Xiao Keyi already saved? What are you worried about? If Xiao Keyi wakes up and sees you like this, won’t she get angry with you?"

Hearing Xu Ke’s words, Old Man Xiao quickly squeezed out a smile, but it looked worse than crying.

Xu Ke was silent for a while, it seemed like the Xiao Family really encountered trouble. Otherwise, with Old Man’s character, who could stomach most things, how could he dwell on such matters? What could concern the old man must be serious.

"Whatever it is, I still hope you can see the bright side. Every problem has a solution."

After hearing Xu Ke’s words, Old Man Xiao nodded, that’s all he could hope for.

Meanwhile, after the assistant had sent Yu Hao to the car, he was about to leave when Yu Hao got out of the car and took out a box of cigarettes.

"I remember you used to smoke, so here’s a box of cigarettes for you. If anything happens, I hope you can call me."

Yu Hao said this while picking up the expensive cigarettes in his hand.

The assistant raised his eyebrows, was Yu Hao trying to bribe him? But what hadn’t he seen while working by the Old Man’s side?

Insisting on giving him a box of cigarettes, if the Old Man found out, wouldn’t it flay him alive?

So the assistant thought about this and immediately took a step back.

"Master Yu, you better keep these for yourself. I’ve quit smoking for years now. The Old Man doesn’t like cigarettes, so I don’t smoke. Master Yu, you should head back, I need to report back to the Old Man."

Seeing the assistant being so courteous and distant, Yu Hao pursed his lips. Although the assistant was technically in a low position, being so close to Old Man Xiao made him valuable.

So Yu Hao didn’t mind lowering himself to try and build a relationship with him. But unexpectedly, this assistant was completely impermeable. Was it because earlier, when Yu Hao was having a spat with Xu Ke, he ignored what the assistant had to say?

But he was just an assistant. Yu Hao had already set aside his pride to get closer, yet this assistant really didn’t understand human decency.

Casually, he tossed the cigarettes back into the car, his warm expression instantly vanished.

"Since you don’t like it, I won’t force you. Alright, I’m leaving. You should go report back. But remember, the world changes, and some people are not to be trifled with."

After finishing, Yu Hao slammed the car door hard, while the assistant lowered his eyes.

No wonder Old Man Xiao favored Xu Ke. Xu Ke was not only mild-mannered but would definitely never talk to him this way.

What is this about not to be trifled with? Didn’t Yu Hao just want to be the Old Man’s grandson-in-law?

But the Old Man had no regard for Yu Hao. There’s no such thing as not to be trifled with. As long as the Old Man is here, his backing is here. Thinking of this, the assistant felt slightly relieved and then went upstairs.

After the assistant went upstairs, seeing Old Man Xiao and Xu Ke chatting happily, he stood aside and poured them a cup of water.

After finishing the conversation, Old Man Xiao saw the assistant standing there without reporting back and frowned.

"Didn’t you go to send him off? What’s the situation? Why are you standing there like a statue?"

When Old Man Xiao asked, the assistant was like a chatterbox opened, dragged over a chair and sat down directly, displaying visible anger.

While coming up, he was contemplating whether to hold off until midnight to tell him. After thinking for a long time, he couldn’t swallow the anger. No one had dared threaten him while being by the Old Man’s side.

Seeing the assistant’s expression, Old Man Xiao couldn’t help but tease, "With your temperament, who would dare provoke you? Why do you look like you’ve been provoked? Alright, tell me, I’d like to hear, who dares to bully my assistant."

Xu Ke understood, apparently, Yu Hao made the Old Man’s assistant angry.

Xu Ke chuckled. Was Yu Hao smart or foolish?

The assistant by the Old Man’s side is like his ears and eyes. For Yu Hao to step on the Old Man’s assistant directly, would the assistant not report it?

"Didn’t you ask me to send him off? After I sent him, he tried to bribe me with a box of cigarettes. I’ve long heeded your advice and quit smoking, so I refused. But unexpectedly, he threw the cigarettes into the car and even threatened me, talking about the world changing, told me to wait and see."

The assistant spoke indignantly, adding, "I used to think he was a gentleman; now it’s clear he’s a villain, threatening me behind my back, but not daring to confront you."

Old Man Xiao listened and, rather than rush to blame Yu Hao, he first comforted his assistant.

"Alright, I know you’re angry. Next time, I won’t send you on such tasks. Just let him leave by himself next time. I’ll give you a raise when we get back, okay?"

The assistant finally smiled, "The Old Man is wise as ever, making me handle such risky tasks. But considering your attitude, I will continue to help with such matters in the future. I just hope you grant me a bit more authority, so next time I encounter such people, at least let me confront them, ideally leaving them speechless."

Seeing the assistant’s impatient behavior, Old Man Xiao chuckled. This assistant, who used to be meticulous in his work without a smile, seems to have been influenced by Xu Ke and Xiao Keyi, becoming less of his former self.

But that’s fine too. Old Man Xiao nodded, "Alright, I agree to give you this authority in the future. If someone bullies you, let me know and I’ll deal with them. But remember, don’t use this authority for any unreasonable acts, or I won’t forgive you."

The assistant scratched his head after listening. Was he the type to misuse authority for other purposes? The Old Man was really overthinking.

"Old Man, rest assured. I will definitely do good and solid work for you. As for other matters, I won’t touch them at all, as long as you give me a raise."