<h4>Chapter 262: Chapter 262 Teasing</h4><h4></h4>


    Xu Ke could see the evil and sinister eyes, obscured by loathing.


    "Oh?" Xu Ke’s voice trailed up with aplete nonchnce.


    "What? You don’t believe it? Do you think that your grandfather’s incident only involved me and the Chu Family? Naive! The Chu Family and I were just insignificant pawns in this event. For the entire Xu Family in Shangjing, we might not even register as a fart to them. Do you think a youngster like you can exact revenge? What aughable notion," Chairman Hu’s face bore a mocking expression.


    "With them supporting me from behind, even if you’re omniscient, your oue is apparent. If you wish to surrender now, you’d better do as I say, or be careful that you end up with nothing," Chairman Hu said slowly and leisurely.


    Chairman Hu looked at Xu Ke with a faint sense of pleasure, wanting to see him loseposure because of his words, but he was disappointed; Xu Ke’s expression remained unchanged from when he first entered, not a slightest change discernible.


    But only Xu Ke knew the stormy waves these words stirred in his heart today. He had to muster all his restraint, all his concentration, to not show any extreme reaction, not daring to speak immediately, fearing his hoarse voice would shatter the calm on the surface.


    The pleasure in Chairman Hu’s eyes gradually stilled, as the ash from his cigar slowly fell, "Isn’t there anything you wish to say?" Chairman Hu asked in a low, displeased tone.


    "What should I say?" Xu Ke coldly retorted.


    "Weren’t you most concerned about their deaths? Weren’t you biting anyone like a mad dog because of their deaths? Are you no longer pretending now?" Chairman Hu smirked with a hint of sarcasm.


    "Why are you so concerned about me, that my silence excites you more than the concerned party itself." The smile on Xu Ke’s face remained unchanged, as steady as a mountain, making it hard for Chairman Hu to see what this young man was thinking. The Xu Ke who returned from Luocheng became even more inscrutable.


    Chairman Hu’s heart sank continuously, but recalling what that person told him, his eyes became fervent once again.


    Sitting opposite Chairman Hu, Xu Ke noticed all the changes in the other’s eyes, and gradually formed a n in his mind.


    "I have to work. If you are only here to tell me this, I’ve heard it, you may leave. I’m busy and won’t see you out." Xu Ke issued an eviction order directly to Chairman Hu, sweat slowly seeping into his palm holding the phone.


    "Hmph!" Unable to see Xu Ke’s joke, Chairman Hu felt a pang of dissatisfaction in his heart, snorted coldly at Xu Ke, and turned to leave.


    The office door was mmed shut by Chairman Hu with a loud bang, yet Xu Ke remained stationary, listening quietly until he could only hear his own heartbeat, a somber expression finally surfaced on his face.


    He dialed a number he rarely called and sinctly said, "Check everyone Hu Zhentian has met this month and hispletework, and monitor him closely. I need to know what he does and whom he meets every day."


    The person on the other end responded with an affirmative, and only then did the tight expression on Xu Ke’s face slowly rx. He had a hunch that Hu Zhentian was a big fish, and he might find the truth behind his grandfather’s death on him.


    Xu Ke continued to work diligently at thepany, unlike thepany in Luocheng before, the Xu Company had aplexwork of rtionships that required time for even Xu Ke to master.


    "Yaoyao, I might have to work overtime tonight and won’t be able toe home for dinner with you, but I booked a restaurant with amazing food; you should go and try it." Xu Ke said gently, pressing his aching temples.


    On the other end of the line, Lin Mengyao’s eyes dimmed quickly upon hearing that Xu Ke couldn’te to dine with her, but she instinctively replied in a happy tone, "I must try how good the food that you praised really is, but eating alone is no fun. How about I pack it up and bring it to you? I promise I won’t disturb your work. I’ll leave right after dinner, okay?"


    Listening to Lin Mengyao’s delicate and soft words, how could Xu Ke refuse? "Alright, I’ll wait for you. It’s a bit of a hassle for our Yaoyao to pack food for me."


    "It’s not a hassle at all, just wait for me at thepany, I’ll be there soon." Lin Mengyao’s mood turned exceedingly good upon Xu Ke’s agreement to her going to thepany, and she dressed up before letting the driver take her to the restaurant Xu Ke mentioned.


    Upon arrival, Lin Mengyao was momentarily taken aback by the luxurious and opulent décor of the restaurant. The décor seemed like a masterpiece from Western painters of the past century, exquisitely ornate in every corner, making Lin Mengyao linger slightly longer than the usual epicures who frequented the ce.


    "What’s this roadblock standing in the middle like a traffic barrier, so annoying. Can’t tell where she’s from, reeking of rustic air, really suffocating my nose. Heydy in front, are you moving or not, if not, don’t block the way here!" Young Master Lu, apanied by his gang of cronies, stood behind Lin Mengyao, reaching out to push her, causing an unprepared Lin Mengyao to stumble, destabilized, bumping into the decorative vases used in the restaurant, the crisp sound of shattering porcin echoed piercingly in the tranquil restaurant.


    "How can you push people like that?" Staring at the shattered porcin at her feet, Lin Mengyao turned around furiously, giving the other party a sharp re.


    Young Master Lu didn’t take Lin Mengyao’s anger to heart, his eyes only saw Lin Mengyao’s pretty face, and her eyes sparkling because of anger.


    "Yo, didn’t expect the country girl to be this pretty." Young Master Lu whistled loudly at Lin Mengyao, reaching out to touch her face.


    "p!" Lin Mengyao unapologetically smacked the w reaching toward her face away.


    "Don’t touch me without permission," Lin Mengyao said coldly, looking at the other party.


    "Oh, a fiery temper, just what I like. Young Master Lu loves women with tempers like yours, those who are soft and weepy are just annoying. I’ve never seen you in Shangjing, which family are you from?" Young Master Lu nced at his hand, red from the p, eyes showing a hint of excitement, looking at Lin Mengyao as if he wanted to devour her.


    Lin Mengyao quietly moved back, looking at him with an expression as if he were a lunatic.