Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 1407: Couple Pendants

"There’s no need to directly upset the old man over this matter. If he’s unhappy, it will be even more impossible for us to achieve our goals. The old man might make a decision on a whim, so let’s not challenge him."

It’s very clear to remember, the old man isn’t making a move now because he wants to see his own abilities, right? If he doesn’t have any ability, it’s even less likely he’d marry the granddaughter. So Xu Ke sees this very clearly.

Hearing Xu Ke’s words, Xiao Keyi felt a bit frustrated, not understanding why Grandpa had to make things so awkward and didn’t even allow her to act.

Teacher Bai took another look at the young man in front of him. This young man really understands the old man’s character. The old man can be one way today and another tomorrow. It’s not just these young people; even as an older person, he’s finding it hard to keep up with the old man.

If this young man can really meet the old man’s expectations, maybe the old man would marry off his granddaughter to him. It’s just uncertain what this young man will do, and Teacher Bai suddenly finds himself a bit eager to find out.

After sitting for a while and having a few more cups of tea, Xiao Keyi stood up. Though a bit reluctant, it was already quite late, and it would be a bit too much to bother the teacher any longer.

"Alright, teacher, we’ll leave now. If we disturb you any longer, you might end up disliking me. We’ll leave for now, but if there’s time, the two of us will come to visit you again."

After Xiao Keyi spoke, she prepared to leave, and Xu Ke also bid farewell to Teacher Bai, but before they could leave, Teacher Bai called them back and brought out a wooden box.

Upon opening the wooden box, they saw inside a quiet pair of pendants, which were, of course, couple pendants. Seeing this, Xiao Keyi couldn’t help but blush. What on earth was Teacher Bai thinking?

Could it be that Teacher Bai also approves of her and Xu Ke? Though a little embarrassed, deep down, she was grateful, as getting Teacher Bai’s approval for Xu Ke was not easy at all.

"I didn’t expect you to come so suddenly, and I didn’t have anything to give you, but here’s a pair of couple pendants I got a while ago. Anyway, you know your Teacher Bai is just a single dog. If this stays with me, it’s bound to gather dust, so I might as well take this opportunity to give it to you. I just wonder if you will dislike it?"

Xu Ke carefully inspected the pendants in his hand. Indeed, the jade was of excellent quality, and given Teacher Bai’s reputation in the industry, it must have been given by someone either rich or noble.

"Teacher Bai, maybe you should keep these for yourself. We definitely don’t dislike them, but since they were a gift for you from someone else, it wouldn’t be right for us to take them, would it?"

Upon hearing this, Teacher Bai widened his eyes, wondering what could possibly be wrong with that?

Pretending to be angry, he said, "I see you young people just don’t want my things, so you’re coming up with all these excuses. Anyway, since they gave these to me, it means they’re mine now, and I can give them to whoever I want. Besides, the old man doesn’t like the person who gave them to me. I don’t care for it either."

Teacher Bai was particularly proud and became immediately frustrated when thinking about that person. He had lived a straightforward life and couldn’t figure out why he had come across such a rascal. He wondered what that person was thinking.

Clearly knowing he’d devoted his life to art and would never marry or have a so-called girlfriend, yet at his age, while perhaps he should be having grandkids, the rascal went and sent a pair of couple items, which fortunately he could give away today.

Otherwise, if it were seen that such things were with him, it would only make people laugh at him for being old yet still having romantic notions.

He quickly coughed, and his old face flushed red: "Alright, just take them already and don’t ask any more questions. I definitely have no use for these. Now, hurry up and go. I still need to sleep. You all come neither early nor late, but precisely at this time, clearly intending not to spend much time with this old man. I really don’t want to see you now."

Having said that, Teacher Bai turned and went back inside the house, while Xiao Keyi and Xu Ke looked at each other, holding the pendants, knowing that Teacher Bai wanted them to accept them. But did it have to be in such a hurry, and it seemed that Teacher Bai’s face had turned red just now.

"Teacher Bai must be embarrassed. Besides, that person also knows that Teacher Bai isn’t going to marry in this lifetime, so why give him such an item? No wonder the teacher had such an expression."

Xiao Keyi sighed and couldn’t help but feel puzzled, recalling that during their time, some people had pursued the teacher. The pursuer was exceptionally beautiful and even ten years younger than the teacher, yet, unfortunately, the teacher didn’t accept them for some reason.

Xu Ke looked at the item, having a different perspective from Xiao Keyi. Teacher Bai’s friend probably felt it was time for him to settle down after being single for so many years. If Teacher Bai settled down, life around here would certainly be more interesting.

It wouldn’t have to be for art’s sake. Xu Ke thought to himself.

Perhaps it was for one particular person, someone who had undoubtedly hurt Teacher Bai deeply, but Teacher Bai would never bring it up.

"Alright, let’s go. Teacher Bai must be resting by now. If you want to visit again, we can come back another day. For now, you should head home, or your grandfather will be worried. It’s been a while since you last returned."

At the mention of going home, Xiao Keyi’s head hung low. It was just too embarrassing. After so many days of not being home, who knows if Zhuge Liang is still there? It’s absolutely shameless, constantly clinging to her. The past few days, he’d even been calling non-stop, leading her to blacklist him only for him to change his number.

After seeing Xiao Keyi home, Xu Ke looked over Changnan City. Because it was high up, he could see nearly the whole of Changnan City’s scenery.

At this time, Ren Liang stood beside Xu Ke, looking at the young man. Now, a trace of worry finally crept between his brows, yet this worry carried a tender, heartache-inducing hue.

"So, should the two of us grab a drink? Where’s the old you gone? The Xu Ke who used to be decisive and never hesitated? Why are you letting this emotional matter trouble you like this? Besides, the old man hasn’t said anything for certain yet, so don’t dwell on it."

Ren Liang couldn’t help but advise, With so many women in the world, why focus on just this one? And letting yourself get in this state."