Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 919 - 918: Backing

The people in the private room obviously didn’t expect the He siblings to appear, and in such a manner. For a moment, those who previously acted domineeringly in the booth began to feel tense, especially the man sitting at the head. He almost instantly stood up, looking at He Chen with a flattering expression.

"Why did you suddenly come?" The sleazy man quickly walked to He Chen’s side, smiling like a sycophant.

"What? Do I need to report to you wherever I go?" He Chen looked at him expressionlessly and said.

"No, that’s not what I mean. It’s just that the company hasn’t seen you for a long time, and now seeing you suddenly appear is quite astonishing." There are always clever people, who stood up at this time trying to frantically gain a good impression in front of He Chen.

He Qing released her brother’s hand, wanting to rush to Xu Ke’s side to ask if he was okay. After all, the scene they entered earlier really scared her.

But her hand was tightly held in He Chen’s, and seeing He Chen’s warning look, He Qing’s steps came to a halt.

She bit her lip and secretly glanced at Xu Ke, scrutinizing him from top to bottom with the dim lighting in the booth. Seeing no signs of injury on Xu Ke, He Qing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"What are you all up to? Just because my brother and I haven’t been here for a few days, you decide to bully someone under our protection? Do you dare disregard the He Family?"

He Qing is the sweet and cute little princess in front of her brother and Xu Ke, yet in front of others, she carries herself with dignity and authority. A mere glance from her silences everyone in the room, including the previously wailing man clutching his wrist on the ground. At this moment, he grits his teeth, his forehead covered in sweat, curling himself up in a corner hoping no one notices him.

His face is pale, forehead covered in bean-sized sweat drops. His lips, once rosy red, have lost their color, eyes fixated on the ground before him, afraid to look around.

It is unclear if his display is due to pain or fear, but judging by his aversion, fear seems to outweigh the pain.

After all, getting used to pain happens over time, but revenge from the He Family is not something that can be simply endured and forgotten.

Faced with the He siblings’ accusations, everyone inside the room, apart from Xu Ke, appeared no better than the flamboyant-looking man.

The leading man wiped his sweat with his sleeve, regretting why he couldn’t hold his composure, acting rashly without understanding the situation first.

But under the current scenario, he couldn’t afford to complain further. Quickly adjusting his demeanor, he humbly spoke, "How could we dare? The He Family is the benchmark for all merchants in Ning City. Even if I don’t regard others, I would never disregard the He Family."

"If you regarded the He Family, you wouldn’t be making things difficult for Xu Ke here today." He Qing said with piercing eyes looking at the man.

"How could we make things difficult for him? He’s someone under the protection of the siblings, we should be too busy supporting, not belittling him." The man said, winking at Xu Ke, hoping Xu Ke would forget past grievances and not betray him now, speaking some good words for him in front of the He siblings.

Hearing the leading man speak, the others followed suit, echoing his words, speaking one after another.

If they continued speaking, they might even disguise their earlier actions as mere playful antics.

"Do you take us for fools?" He Qing said, her face turning red with anger, though due to the lighting, it wasn’t noticeable without careful observation.

"Don’t be so quick to judge, let’s hear what the other party has to say." He Chen held back the impulsive He Qing from teaching the others a lesson.

He Chen’s words once again brought Xu Ke, who had been acting as a background since the siblings arrived, to the forefront.

Suddenly, all eyes in the booth focused on Xu Ke.

The leading man even threw a pleading glance at Xu Ke, hoping he could repay wickedness with good and let him off the hook.

Unfortunately, his plan had miscalculated. Xu Ke had always been a narrow-minded and vengeful person; his previous silence wasn’t due to leniency, but awaiting a better opportunity.

Though it’s not the best trait to kick someone when they’re down, sometimes Xu Ke doesn’t mind indulging, just like now.

"Did it? When did our relationship become so good? You brought me here just to humiliate me, didn’t you?"

Xu Ke tilted his head, with a hint of confusion in his expression.

But his words entirely ignited He Qing, plunging those who offended him into an abyss.

"Did you hear that? Still trying to lie to me? I won’t have it! I’ll say it again, he is under the protection of the He Family, which essentially makes him part of the He Family, and anyone daring to bully him should be ready for revenge."

Raging flames seemed to burn in He Qing’s eyes. If looks could kill, then besides Xu Ke and her brother, everyone else present would turn into bones.

No, if the heat were too intense, these people might well become mere dust, scattered by the wind.

"Miss He, please give us a chance to explain; things aren’t as they appear to be." Without delay, the leading man knelt down, knees clashing with the floor, producing a sound that sent shivers down one’s spine.

"Not as things appear? Are you accusing me of being blind, or claiming that Xu Ke is lying? I am curious, what gave you the illusion that I’d forsake Xu Ke’s words for yours?"

He Qing raised an eyebrow, looking at him with playful mockery.

She didn’t let up until his face turned ashen and the light in his pupils dimmed, before snorting coldly at him.

Such behavior from anyone else might seem arrogant and unreasonable, but from He Qing, it seemed straightforward and adorable.

"What do you want them to do?" He Chen asked his sister indulgently.

But his sister had grown, and her elbows turned outward; his question to his sister was then turned toward Xu Ke by her.

"Since they treated you this way, you, being the victim, should decide how to punish them. I’ll support you." He Qing twirled her fingers, saying shyly.

"I have no preference, I’ll listen to you." Xu Ke smiled slightly and said.

He truly knows how to leverage his advantages. With He Qing’s heart set on him, hearing Xu Ke’s voice speak such seemingly flirtatious words made her cheeks flush with warmth.

This made her appear extremely innocent and sweet, although such cuteness was reserved for her brother and Xu Ke only.