Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 1481: Chapter 1481: Elder Lan Arrives

Of all the people to offend, he just had to offend this Su Zining. Su Zining is now high up on the pedestal, with many people eager to cater to him.

President Li felt like spitting blood out of sheer frustration. Who could have known that Su Zining would reach such heights? Had he known earlier, he wouldn’t have bullied him, and every time, President Li did it on purpose. But now he couldn’t admit it in front of everyone, so he wore a hypocritical smile while feeling utterly humiliated inside.

Su Zining used to be no different from anyone else, but now he’s climbing up the ranks of the Xiao Family. The Xiao Group is a far cry better than their rickety building materials company. It’s not just Su Zining; even President Li would rather not be president if the Xiao Group wanted him.

So despite Su Zining’s poor attitude, President Li kept a constant forced smile on his face.

"Oh, back then, I just wanted to let you toughen up a bit, so naturally my attitude wasn’t great. Our little Suya is actually kind-hearted, so please don’t take it to heart. In the future, if little Su needs my help with anything, I’ll definitely do whatever it takes. This whole thing was just a joke between us, no need to bring it up now."

Seeing President Li so scared, Su Zining felt particularly satisfied. Who would have thought President Li would be scared one day?

As long as President Li was scared, it meant more opportunities for himself, and this Xu Ke was likely a fake. Otherwise, why would so many people recognize him?

At this moment, Su Zining hadn’t realized it was because of his boasting that so many believed him to be real, conveniently overlooking Xu Ke, the "fraud."

Seeing no point in staying, President Li could only leave disappointed.

He thought everyone worked in the same company, so at least they could make amends with an apology, but he didn’t expect Su Zining to hold such a grudge. Since that’s the case, there’s no need to be affectionate towards someone who doesn’t appreciate it.

Meanwhile, Su Zining kept badmouthing President Li, and those reporters were listening with great interest.

Yu Hao entered, supporting the elderly Lan, who was quite dissatisfied with Xu Ke. This young man insisted on making a three-year wager with him. The old man Lan hadn’t intervened, but he heard Xiao Group’s branch seemed to be showing some growth, though he didn’t take it to heart.

Beside the old man Lan, Yu Hao acted like a dutiful young man, constantly showing care, making old man Lan particularly fond of him.

"I hear you’ve been developing some anime and games recently, how’s that going? Last time I wanted to help, but you’re a young man with your own ideas, having studied abroad, so you must be more educated than this old man here, so I didn’t dare to interfere. You don’t blame grandpa, do you?"

Though old man Lan didn’t get involved, he held Yu Hao in high regard, making Yu Hao feel a bit proud.

Indeed, having studied abroad and specialized in this field, there are few in the country who can compare to him. But Xu Ke is just a charlatan, as even old man Lan stands by his side.

"Grandpa, you’re much more amazing than I am, you were once a top figure in this field. Now you’ve stepped back, leaving opportunities for people like me. I have to thank you for giving me a share in the market; otherwise, I wouldn’t even have scraps. If you’re willing to help me, I’d be more than happy!"

Yu Hao chose his words carefully to please old man Lan, who was naturally delighted. Though he thought his age would be a hindrance to young people, Yu Hao’s humility proved him a good kid.

He was so pleased with Yu Hao, he even introduced him to many people. Initially, Yu Hao was happy with the attention, but inadvertently, he noticed Xu Ke and recalled his recent rise in prominence. Hearing rumors of him finding his mother made Yu Hao cautious. If true, he’d risk losing Xiao Keyi.

Lately, his father has been increasingly wary of him, even delegating company affairs to others, gradually whittling away his power.

Despite all of Yu Hao’s preparations, much of his power was still curtailed, forcing him to swallow his grievances.

"Hey, isn’t that the young man who made a bet with grandpa? He’s here, and I hear he’s also doing anime under Xiao Group’s branch, just like me. Recently, he even tried to piggyback off our anime. Grandpa, would you like to meet him?"

Yu Hao wished old man Lan would back him up. Otherwise, people wouldn’t dare yell at Xu Ke, given his deep connections. At least Old Xiao is always subtly supportive, so people respect him.

But in front of old man Lan, that wasn’t necessary. After all, old man Lan was old man Xiao’s good friend, surely old man Xiao wouldn’t risk his interest?

Upon hearing the young Xu Ke had allegedly plagiarized, old man Lan seemed to have found leverage. There was no way he’d let his god-granddaughter fall into this young man’s hands, ruining her reputation. Thinking about this, old man Lan approached immediately.

Xu Ke was chatting with old man Li, whose impression of him had improved significantly since their last encounter.

Originally, at the old man’s birthday banquet, old man Li had reservations about this young man. But recently, they collaborated, and old man Li was particularly satisfied with Xu Ke, showing him great respect.

Many people wanted to chat with old man Li, but he spent his time daily talking to Xu Ke — how that must make others envious!

But what’s the use of envy? Old man Li favored Xu Ke, and those people had no chance even to share in the benefits.

"Honestly, how did he win over old man Li? If I could, that would be great. Our company has a project that, if partnered with Li Group, would be such an honor."

"I just can’t understand why old man Li likes someone like Xu Ke. I don’t see any of his merits, he’s even feigning interest. I hear Su Zining is the chosen son-in-law of old man Xiao, yet Xu Ke tried to overshadow him because he likes the eldest daughter."

"If it were just that incident, it might be fine, but Xu Ke kept trying, even plagiarizing Yu Group’s anime. It’s so abominable, I can’t fathom anything true about him; it’s all counterfeit."

Wang Cuixia, hearing the chatter around her, was extremely angry. Her son was so outstanding, yet others disparaged him like this.