Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 935 - 934: Standing Up for Oneself

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The two people looked at the smile on Xu Ke’s face and felt a sense of foreboding. They realized that Xu Ke’s gaze was fixed on something behind them.

Just as they were about to turn around to see what Xu Ke was looking at, a somewhat familiar female voice came from behind them, carrying a hint of calm before the storm.

"Oh? You two are quite impressive, aren’t you? I didn’t know that the master of the He Family was decided by two waiters."

He Qing had just managed to get away from someone who had approached her for a conversation and wanted to introduce Xu Ke to everyone, hoping that it might make future encounters easier for him. But as she turned her head, she saw Xu Ke surrounded by two waiters and overheard their conversation as she approached.

He Qing’s expression became particularly unpleasant because of their words. She had invited Xu Ke to her birthday party to help him expand his social network, not so that he could be humiliated by two waiters.

Moreover, Xu Ke was her guest today, so anyone offending him was also offending her.

The two waiters hadn’t expected to be so unlucky. Just as they were being harsh with Xu Ke, they ran into He Qing.

Their faces turned pale with fear, starkly different from their previously arrogant demeanor, as if they had suddenly become different people.

"Miss," one of the waiters stammered, trying to smile ingratiatingly at He Qing.

The other quickly chimed in, "Miss, it was all a misunderstanding, we were just joking."

He Qing was never one to be particularly gentle. Though she had a sweet appearance, her personality was anything but. She only gave off a sweet aura to those she liked.

To everyone else, she was always the high and mighty Princess. Let alone two waiters, why would they deserve the Princess’s favor?

He Qing showed no mercy as she raised her hand and slapped each of them.

The party was originally organized for He Qing, and though she managed to avoid all the toasts directed at her, she was still the center of the party. Everyone’s eyes were following her, so naturally, they saw her hitting the waiters.

Many had a good impression of He Qing beforehand, and some even considered tying the knot with her, as she seemed generous and affable, and her looks added to her charm, attracting many.

But the scene that had just unfolded made many people rethink their intentions of marriage.

He Qing knew people were watching her, but she didn’t care.

She looked at the two waiters with a look of extreme disdain. "What? In your eyes, am I, He Qing, a fool? Joking? Who are you to joke with him like this? And why do you think you can make such inappropriate jokes with him?"

"Make sure you understand your positions. You are merely waiters hired by the He Family, while he is a guest of mine, He Qing. Are your offensive words to my guest intended as a slight against me personally, or against the He Family?"

He Qing’s words were harsh, and the already frightened pair was even more terrified, their knees giving way as they fell to the ground.

"It’s not that, we definitely didn’t mean that. We know we were wrong, and we’ll never do it again. Please, just give us another chance," one waiter pleaded, feeling as if all the blood in his body had gone cold.

They grovelled continuously on the ground, begging He Qing for mercy, but all they got in return was a cold stare.

The two quickly turned their heads towards Xu Ke, kneeling in front of him and even bowing several times, repeatedly pleading with him to intercede with He Qing, hoping Xu Ke would let the matter go and spare them.

Xu Ke watched their behavior, his mouth curling into a slight smile, and the waiters, seeing his smile, had faint glimmers of hope in their eyes, little knowing that the next moment would be as sharp as a blade.

"We’re all adults here. You should be able to take responsibility for your choices and actions. That’s not how you acted when you humiliated me earlier. I’m not one to return kindness for enmity—an old saying goes, ’If you repay enmity with kindness, how will you repay kindness?’ Consider today a lesson for you; in the future, remember not to look down on others or judge them by their appearance," Xu Ke said calmly.

Seeing that Xu Ke had made up his mind and wouldn’t intercede, their expressions immediately became downcast, as if they were suddenly burdened, visibly becoming more gaunt.

"Take these two out. I don’t want to see them at any future He Family events," He Qing said.

He Qing’s words essentially cut off their path as waiters, but they didn’t dare show any dissatisfaction, not even a hint of resentment on their faces.

Just before the two waiters were about to be evicted, a girl with a look of purity in her attire approached.

"Miss He, don’t you find this decision too harsh? I’m sure they didn’t mean it. Who hasn’t said something wrong at some point in their life? Ruining someone’s career over a few inappropriate words seems a bit much, doesn’t it?" the girl innocently asked He Qing.

"I can see they’ve truly realized their mistake. How about we just dock their pay this time as punishment? This way, they learn their lesson without harming your reputation. I believe if this gentleman truly cares for you, he would agree with this approach, right?"

The girl shifted her gaze to Xu Ke. She was initially surprised by his appearance, but remembering his identity, the amazement faded from her eyes.

Although she hid it well, Xu Ke wasn’t a fool and could see through her little schemes.

Xu Ke didn’t dislike smart people, but he always disliked those who thought they were clever, and this girl’s behavior seemed smart yet stupid; using him and He Qing’s reputation to advance herself wouldn’t work.

Not to mention that this was the He Family’s territory—just the power of the He Family was beyond her to provoke. Moreover, He Qing’s father and brother were present, who had long been adept in the business world. Using such petty tricks under their watch was simply courting trouble.

The people present weren’t fools either, and even if they didn’t understand now, they would later realize her actions were merely self-destructive—like an old man tying a noose, tired of living.

Xu Ke didn’t follow her lead, merely looking at her with eyes that seemed to smile, making her involuntarily frown.