"You’re not like them, how could I bear to let you leave the ga so quickly? I said as long as you don’t die, our ga won’t stop. We’re just getting started; it’s not even the appetizer." Xu Ke’s eyes churned with a bloodthirsty coldness.
"Fine, I’d like to see how capable a disgrace kicked out of the Xu Family can be. But let tell you, your Xu Family may have dominated the Xu Corporation for almost a century, but my last na is Hu, and I’m not easy to deal with. The Xu Corporation now is not the sa as before. Although it’s not entirely under my say yet, it’s close enough. You’re predestined to lose against ." Chairman Hu’s eyes also brimd with a relentless fierceness as he looked at Xu Ke.
Since the other party intends to avenge their parents, this knot can’t be undone. Just as Xu Ke ntioned, only with the death of one of them can the situation break.
"Before you throw out harsh words, solve your imdiate situation first. Otherwise, I’ll think you’re just trying to make laugh." Xu Ke let out a cold laugh, his gaze carrying a sense of superiority, looking down on all beings.
"Hmph, we’ll see!" Chairman Hu’s murderous gaze lingered over Xu Ke’s neck before he turned and left the estate.
"Family Head, I noticed Chairman Hu didn’t look well when he left. He might have ill intentions towards you. You should be cautious of him," Housekeeper Zhao said to Xu Ke with concern after Chairman Hu had left.
"No worries, I’m aware of everything. Nothing’s going to happen. Is my luggage ready?" Xu Ke said dismissively about Chairman Hu.
"It’s ready, but the Family Head shouldn’t stay outside for too long this ti. The Lady should be brought back for the old master’s viewing." Housekeeper Zhao said with a gentle smile.
"I know. I’ll bring her back next ti, and I won’t be out for long this ti. I’ll try to return soon." ntioning Lin ngyao, Xu Ke’s expression softened, exuding a vibrant vitality akin to snow lted by the winter sun, leaving one enchanted.
"Make sure to inform before you arrive. I’ll arrange the estate nicely so the Lady won’t want to leave." Housekeeper Zhao said warmly, looking at Xu Ke with a loving, albeit slightly reluctant, smile.
"Alright." Xu Ke responded.
As everything was packed into the trunk and final farewells were being exchanged with Housekeeper Zhao, a figure stumbled out from behind a distant tree, rushing towards Xu Ke.
Chu Lian appeared before Xu Ke in unprecedented disarray. Her usually refined makeup and hair were in disarray, exhaustion and haggardness adding a decade to her appearance. She no longer resembled the proudly beautiful Chu Lian of the past.
"Why are you here?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow, allowing her to tug at his sleeve.
"Xu Ke, you’re the only one who can help now. Please, help , help the Chu Family. I’m begging you." Tears welled in Chu Lian’s eyes as she looked at Xu Ke, "I’ve been trying to reach you. I’ve been looking for you for so long. Please help our family, will you? We will repay you in the future, alright?" Chu Lian’s posture was deeply humbled, kneeling at Xu Ke’s feet, looking at him expectantly.
Xu Ke didn’t respond to her words, only saying indifferently, "Let finish a few words with Uncle Zhao, then we’ll go to your place to talk. I happen to have so matters to discuss with Mr. Chu."
"Okay, I’ll wait for you over here." Hearing Xu Ke was willing to return ho with her and even et her father, Chu Lian finally showed a smile. Though still haggard, her eyes no longer reflected despair, now carrying a hint of life.
Chu Lian released Xu Ke’s sleeve to let him find Housekeeper Zhao, while Xu Ke discreetly brushed off the spot she touched, his expression showing a hint of disdain as if removing a significant speck of dust.
"Adjust the flight ti for , about two hours later." Xu Ke instructed Housekeeper Zhao.
"The Chu Family has already fallen; why bother going there?" Housekeeper Zhao asked with a slight hint of puzzlent in his eyes.
"Naturally, to hit soone when they’re down." Xu Ke’s mouth curled into a cold smile.
Housekeeper Zhao looked at Xu Ke’s expression with the indulgence of an elder to a younger, "Family Head, such matters aren’t fitting for your status."
"I know stooping to such things can be deaning. I wouldn’t do it for anyone else, but this ti I must. Otherwise, I can’t swallow this annoyance in my chest." Xu Ke’s eyes narrowed slightly, brimming with a frost capable of freezing everything.
"In that case, go ahead. I’ll book you a new ti; hopefully, you won’t miss your flight," Housekeeper Zhao said with a kind smile.
"Hmm, I won’t miss the flight." With that, Xu Ke turned and walked towards Chu Lian, saying indifferently, "Let’s go. Just tell the driver your address."
Chu Lian reported a place na to the driver, then eyed Xu Ke with a hesitating gaze. Seeing that Xu Ke was closing his eyes and refrained from conversing with her, Chu Lian bit her lip and said, "Are you leaving Shangjing? Where are you going? Abroad?"
Xu Ke, listening to Chu Lian, said nothing, and the car remained silent. Chu Lian nervously fidgeted with the hem of her skirt on her knees, speaking again, "I know you’re not asleep. Why don’t you answer ? And do you know how many calls I’ve made to you this past month? Why didn’t you answer even once? Do you know how much hardship I’ve endured recently? All those who once allied with our family are now kicking us while we’re down. Paparazzi are at the door, the bank keeps pushing for repaynt, and my mom has been jailed. I’m on the brink of collapse. I’ve searched everywhere for you, and you never appeared. Do you know how heartbroken I was?"
Xu Ke still had no desire to respond to any of Chu Lian’s questions, simply feigning sleep with his eyes closed. The silence in the car was so profound that Chu Lian felt like a fool, speaking to herself.
"Xu Ke, at least say sothing. Your silence makes it really awkward." Chu Lian finally couldn’t stand Xu Ke’s silence any longer, reaching out to push him.
Xu Ke opened his eyes, and the coldness within them pricked Chu Lian’s eyes painfully, like being pierced by a needle.
"Why are you looking at like that? I only pushed you because you wouldn’t talk to . Stop looking at that way; it scares ," Chu Lian said uneasily.
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