Chapter 263: Chapter 263: It’s Just So-So
The lackey standing behind the young master of the Lu Family saw that Lin Mengyao wasn’t responding, and as the young master’s expression grew more inscrutable, he quickly spoke up, "Our young master is talking to you! Are you deaf or blind that you still don’t answer? Believe it or not, I’ll hit you!" The lackey extended his hand, making a gesture as if to hit, but before it landed on Lin Mengyao’s face, the young master’s slap landed on his face first.
"I’m talking to the beautiful Miss, what are you interrupting for!" The young master of the Lu Family looked at his lackey with displeasure.
Just a second after hitting someone, the next second, the young master smiled at Lin Mengyao, "You still haven’t answered my question. Whose pet are you? I’ve heard someone likes you and is keeping you. Who is that person? Forget it, no point in asking, let me just be straightforward. I’ve taken a fancy to you. From today on, you’ll be with me. I’ll give you a secondary card for you to spend as you like, and a villa in Myeong-dong. As long as you promise to come whenever I call and don’t mess around, I can even raise your price for you online."
The young master of the Lu Family took a step forward, reaching out to touch Lin Mengyao’s face, but as Lin Mengyao stepped back, his hand only grazed her hair.
The cold strands brushed across his palm, yet he didn’t mind Lin Mengyao’s dodging. Instead, he inhaled his fingers with satisfaction.
Lin Mengyao frowned with disgust, her face displaying anger after being humiliated, the corners of her eyes flushed with indignation, which ironically made her more alluring, intensifying the greed in the young master’s eyes.
"Shameless! Vulgar! I feel sick even saying one more word to you." Lin Mengyao said each word distinctly.
"Don’t act like you don’t appreciate the offer. I’m giving you one more chance; do you agree or not?" The young master squinted his eyes, looking at Lin Mengyao with a destructive gaze.
"You’re just a pet, and because I like you, I’m giving you a choice. Otherwise, what could a pet like you do if I take you by force in Shangjing? Don’t play hard to get, or you’ll risk losing everything and end up as nothing but my slave." The young master said with a hoarse voice.
"Such big words, making my woman a slave, are you even worthy?" Xu Ke, who had just reached the restaurant entrance, heard the young master’s words, and anger flared up inside him instantly, something inside him screaming to tear apart this man eyeing Lin Mengyao and feed him to the fish.
"Who are you to ruin our boss’s mood? Do you believe I can send you to the hospital with one punch?" The lackey, eager to find an opportunity to impress the young master, saw the chance the moment Xu Ke appeared, just like finding a pillow the moment he wanted to nap.
"Xu Ke, what are you doing here?" Hearing the familiar voice, Lin Mengyao’s eyes lit up instantly. She dodged around the young master’s group and ran toward Xu Ke. It wasn’t until she was enveloped in Xu Ke’s arms that Lin Mengyao felt her trembling body finally calm down.
"Didn’t you say you were working late tonight and wouldn’t come here for dinner? Why did you suddenly show up?" Lin Mengyao looked behind Xu Ke, finding no one else, and asked in surprise.
"I was worried someone might bully you if I wasn’t here, so I decided to come over. I didn’t expect you were really being bullied. How could you be so foolish? What would you do if I hadn’t come tonight?" Xu Ke tapped Lin Mengyao’s nose playfully.
The young master of the Lu Family’s face turned dark immediately as he watched the woman he fancied run into another man’s arms. He pushed aside those blocking his way and walked straight to Xu Ke, scanning him from head to toe with a scrutinizing gaze.
"Who do you think you are, daring to steal my woman? You should go out and ask around, can I, Lu Ang, really be provoked? You’re tired of living, aren’t you?" After saying this high and mighty, Lu Ang shifted his gaze to Lin Mengyao. "Such a pretty boy, can he satisfy you?" Lu Ang arched an eyebrow, a lewd smile playing on his lips.
"You!" Lin Mengyao’s face flushed red instantly, her voice trembling as she spoke, "I’ve never seen someone so shameless and brazen as you."
"I can be even more shameless. Want to see?" Lu Ang smirked, eyeing her with an adult’s insinuation.
"Lu Ang, Lu Zhengxing’s grandson." Xu Ke pulled the trembling Lin Mengyao into his arms, covering her ears with his broad hand.
Looking at Lu Ang, Xu Ke’s gaze turned cold, with a contemptuous look even more superior than Lu Ang’s earlier demeanor, "I heard when I came back that the Lu Family has a grandson studying abroad in America called Lu Ang, who supposedly has a good reputation and intentions of being groomed to take over the family business so Mr. Lu can enjoy some peace. But it seems those are just rumors. If the Lu Family lands in your hands, bankruptcy isn’t far off."
Xu Ke let out a light snort, a sound that almost set Lu Ang aflame with anger.
"Say that again if you dare." Lu Ang glared at Xu Ke, repeating his words with malice.
Lin Mengyao nervously gripped Xu Ke’s clothes.
"You’d better watch your mouth, or I won’t hesitate to discipline you on behalf of your grandfather." Xu Ke threatened.
"Discipline me? Who do you think you are? Which stone did you crawl out from to stand here and lecture me? Tell me which family you’re from, and I’ll make sure you end up bankrupt and homeless, unable to survive in Shangjing; believe it or not!" Lu Ang stepped forward, locking eyes with Xu Ke, speaking with icy cruelty.
"Even if your grandfather stood here, he wouldn’t dare say that. What should I call you? Stupid beyond measure or just a fearless, naive cub?" Xu Ke’s lips curled slightly, looking at Lu Ang as if he were nothing but an ant on the roadside.
"Not convinced? Want to take revenge on me?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow, continuing, "Then come on; I am Xu Ke from the Xu Family." Xu Ke gave one last glance at Lu Ang before leaving the restaurant with Lin Mengyao.
"Yaoyao, I didn’t expect such a thing to happen. I won’t let you go out alone again." Xu Ke embraced her with guilt, "I can’t imagine what could have happened if I hadn’t arrived in time. Don’t worry; I’ll ensure justice for you." Xu Ke said with determination.
"I’m fine. Besides, it was just an accident; you don’t need to blame yourself. Let’s not talk about these unhappy things. I’m a bit hungry; let’s go eat, okay?" Lin Mengyao, having calmed down, was now smiling and clinging to Xu Ke’s arm playfully.
"Okay."
Xu Ke nodded and took Lin Mengyao to leave the restaurant.
After they left, Lu Ang, who had lost face, kicked and shattered the other decorations in the restaurant, but the manager intervened and relied on a powerful backer to sweep the incident under the rug.