Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 1381 - 1380: What Can’t Our Family Buy?

The old man now seems completely different from when they first met. At first, he was very kind, but now he seems distant and even particularly disdainful.

Thinking about this, Su Zining became very scared. Could it be that the old man really believed Xu Ke’s words and trusts Xu Ke?

Thinking this, Su Zining felt as if a thunderbolt had struck her.

So she opened her mouth: "It’s really all my fault, I hope you won’t blame the chairman, Grandpa. I just wanted to visit you, but you kept telling me to work hard. I’ll be diligent when I return, please don’t be angry, Grandpa. If you are truly upset, I’ll accompany you for a game of chess."

The old man of the Xiao Family wasn’t in the mood for chess. Seeing his son made him angry, and seeing Su Zining next to his son further affirmed that she was less impressive than Xu Ke.

The housekeeper felt that Su Zining seemed dim-witted. The old man clearly told her to focus on work, placing it first in her life. But she let it go in one ear and out the other many times. Maybe this time, the old man won’t punish her, but he has lost faith in her.

Xiao Keyi, however, was somewhat pleased. After all, not only did their father entertain another woman today, but he also brought Su Zining home. If Grandpa scolds him a bit, maybe their father will calm down; otherwise, he’ll keep causing trouble.

After the old man of the Xiao Family dealt with Xiao Zhen, Xiao Zhen placed all the blame on Su Zining. He hadn’t expected that the young woman would disrupt his work repeatedly, and upon returning home, he’d still get reprimanded by the old man.

So towards Su Zining, he showed no kindness, but Su Zining was completely unaware and sidled up to him.

"Uncle, it’s really my fault. Had I known the outcome, I wouldn’t have begged you to bring me here, causing you so much trouble. I’m truly sorry. If possible, I hope you’d give me a chance to atone. I’ve learned several massage techniques; I can give you a massage to relieve discomfort."

After saying this, Su Zining extended her hand, while Xiao Zhen disdainfully pulled away. Even as this young woman tried to curry favor, Xiao Zhen felt that he held no grudge against her. Yet, to help her, he had received blame and was left with a record in the old man’s memory.

"Enough, I don’t want a massage from you. You need to focus on your work. Are you not listening to what the old man tells you? If you really don’t want to be our son-in-law, you should leave early. Why continue making a fool of yourself? Is working properly not good enough? Stop making those snacks—they’re terribly unappetizing. Our family can buy anything we like!"

After venting, Xiao Zhen returned to his room. Su Zining stood in the hall feeling unbearably awkward, realizing Xiao Zhen had treated her this way yet it wasn’t her who had been reprimanded.

Clearly, Xiao Zhen had told her that Xiao Keyi liked such things, so she prepared them. Why was all the blame shifted to her now? Are all these elites like this?

Su Zining clenched her fists.

On the other side, Jin Yina waited after work in front of another rental, hoping Xu Ke would arrive. Seeing Xu Ke’s silhouette, Jin Yina rushed forward. She knew, compared to Xiao Keyi, she was like an ugly duckling. But now Xiao Keyi had abandoned Xu Ke, making him vulnerable. If she could comfort Xu Ke, she hoped Xu Ke would appreciate her.

Seeing Xu Ke, she ran over and sweetly said, "Xu Ke, why are you finishing work so late? I’ve been waiting for quite a while, and the food I brought is getting cold. I cooked it myself. You could try it. It’s my first time cooking, and my mom says the first meal should be for someone you like. If that person eats it, they’ll like you. I wonder if you’d like to try my cooking, Xu Ke."

Knowing Xiao Keyi’s character had attracted Xu Ke’s affection, Jin Yina initially pretended to be adorable like Xiao Keyi. However, Xu Ke had no interest at the moment. Especially recalling the banquet, he treated Jin Yina coldly.

"I’ve eaten already. If you have time, go take care of your mother, don’t cling to me here. I have other things to do and won’t be disturbed any longer. If you keep coming around, you should leave the company. Do you think you’re not busy with studies or have completed your work yet?"

Hearing Xu Ke, Jin Yina felt at a loss. She had spoken to her mother about feelings for Xu Ke, which made her mother delighted and very fond of him.

"Exactly. Mom thinks the young man is really impressive; you don’t realize it. He will have great prospects, and as long as you stay by his side now, he’ll remember you."

Jin Yina’s mom was fond of Xu Ke, hoping her daughter could seize a valuable connection.

Thus, Jin Yina thought of everything, even finding out Xu Ke’s rental place.

"But I did all of this for you, you know? I burned my hands making it for you, forming big blisters. Look, no matter how much pain I felt, making it for you made me happy. I hope you’ll eat the warm meal I cooked."

"Though I’m still young, I believe I’ll mature gradually. I know I make mistakes sometimes, but I hope you can guide me. I’ll always be by your side and never hurt you."

"Can I stay by your side forever?"