NOVPUBChapter 116
Li Xiao exposed what Xu Hao had done to Yao Xinrui.
His tone was filled with grief, hatred, and righteous indignation, as if he wanted to nail Xu Hao to a cross.
Finally, he concluded:
“Xu Hao is still friends with Chu Xiong, yet he went after his friend’s wife and even threatened his sister-in-law. He’s nothing but a scumbag! How could you push your best friend into the fire pit?”
“Go on.”
Su Wanqiu watched him calmly, showing no surprise at all.
What the hell???
Li Xiao was dumbfounded.
No way, how could she be this calm?
He had imagined countless reactions Su Wanqiu might have upon hearing about Xu Hao’s vile deeds.
But this?
She was so eerily composed that it was unsettling.
Was she serious?
Xu Hao was her husband!
How could she have no reaction after learning that the man sleeping beside her was a scumbag?
There was only one explanation—
Su Wanqiu had already known about this.
The fact that she had sided with her best friend made that clear.
She had probably been threatened by Xu Hao.
But even if she had been threatened, shouldn’t she at least show some reaction?
Unwilling to accept such an anticlimactic response, Li Xiao pressed on, dissatisfied.
“Boss Su, aren’t you even a little angry?”
“Angry about what?”
Su Wanqiu looked at him in confusion.
Li Xiao was instantly at a loss for words.
Was he and Su Wanqiu even on the same wavelength?
Just then, Su Wanqiu spoke again.
“You call others scumbags, but are you really any better?”
“Judging by your expression, you have feelings for your sister-in-law, don’t you? And yet, you’re accusing someone else?”
Li Xiao was completely stunned.
For a moment, he couldn’t refute her words.
Because Su Wanqiu was right.
She continued speaking.
“The only reason you’re here crying injustice is because the woman you like was taken from you. This is nothing more than powerless rage.”
“You—”
Being exposed like that, Li Xiao flared up but admitted it.
“You’re right! I do have feelings for my sister-in-law, but I intend to pursue her openly and honorably! I would never resort to threats and underhanded tricks like Xu Hao!”
And he truly believed that.
If he were the kind of person who used any means necessary, he could have taken advantage of his sister-in-law’s missteps, manipulated company funds, and threatened her into submission long ago.
But he didn’t.
Su Wanqiu chuckled coldly.
“If you’re just lusting after her, just say it. No need to dress it up as something noble—it’s disgusting.”
She admitted that Li Xiao had a point.
Yes, Xu Hao had been ruthless.
But so what?
Xu Hao was ruthless to outsiders.
To her and their daughter, he had always been good.
She wasn’t some self-sacrificing saint.
As long as Xu Hao treated her and their family well, that was all that mattered.
“If there’s nothing else, I have to go to the hospital. Goodbye.”
She turned to get in her car.
Su Wanqiu was eager to get to the hospital to check if she was pregnant.
Touching her belly, a gentle smile appeared on her face, radiating a maternal glow.
Li Xiao was left speechless.
Damn… this woman was too stunning.
That bastard Xu Hao didn’t deserve this.
“Wait…”
Seeing Su Wanqiu about to leave, Li Xiao quickly called out.
“I’m not done yet! Xu Hao didn’t just threaten his friend’s wife—he’s also seducing innocent young women!”
Su Wanqiu paused.
She frowned slightly and looked at him with curiosity.
She wondered what else Xu Hao had been up to besides going after her best friend…
“The other day, when I was renting an apartment, I saw Xu Hao having a date with a beautiful landlady. Then they went to a hotel together…”
Li Xiao was referring to Xu Hao and Xiao Wanling.
To avoid sounding like a stalker, he made it seem like he just happened to witness it while looking for a place to rent.
Su Wanqiu frowned.
So Xu Hao really did have other women outside.
A beautiful landlady?
A thought flashed in her mind.
She suddenly remembered her third daughter, Xu Hongzhuang, introducing her best friend…
That friend was Xiao Wanling, a landlady.
Recently, Xiao Wanling had been coming to their house often, asking Xu Hao for advice on tea brewing.
Recalling the subtle, affectionate way Xiao Wanling looked at Xu Hao…
Su Wanqiu’s heart skipped a beat.
She immediately asked, “What’s that landlady’s name?”
Li Xiao wasn’t sure why she cared about that detail, but he still answered,
“I… I think her name was Xiao… Xiao Wanling?”
Li Xiao sounded uncertain.
“As expected.”
Su Wanqiu sighed internally, her thoughts in turmoil.
At first, she had planned to bring her best friend, Yao Xinrui, into her camp so they could support each other.
If Yao Xinrui refused, her next option would have been Xiao Wanling—since she clearly had feelings for Xu Hao.
The only reason she hadn’t considered Xiao Wanling first was because she was her daughter’s best friend.
That made things feel… a little strange.
But in the end—
Xu Hao had still made a move on Xiao Wanling.
If Xu Hongzhuang found out that her best friend was involved with her father…
Shaking her head, Su Wanqiu pushed aside those thoughts.
That wasn’t her problem to deal with.
Since Xu Hao had already taken action, he should have thought of a way to handle their daughter’s reaction too.
“Is there anything else? If not, I’m leaving.”
Li Xiao felt utterly defeated.
Could she at least have some kind of reaction?!
Did she have to be this calm?
Gritting his teeth, he continued.
“It’s not just your best friend and the landlady—Xu Hao even has his eyes on my sister! Are you really not going to do anything?”
Su Wanqiu looked at him suspiciously.
His build was average, his face slightly handsome—was his sister as plain-looking as him?
Xu Hao’s standards shouldn’t be that low.
“Is your sister pretty?”
Li Xiao nearly lost his mind.
I just told you your husband is after my sister. And you’re asking if she’s pretty?
What kind of thought process is this?!
“What do you mean?”
“If your sister looks as average as you, I’ll advise Xu Hao not to waste his time. No need to settle for less.”
“I can help him find a woman on par with your sister-in-law.”
Seeing the hostility in his eyes, Su Wanqiu decided to mess with him a little.
She wasn’t even joking.
If Xu Hao really had that kind of intention, she could help him choose.
There was no need for him to settle for ordinary women.
After all these nights together, she was slowly being won over.
Yesterday, Xu Hao personally put a ring on her finger—it made her heart soar.
She knew her place in his heart now.
And if she really was pregnant, he’d need to be more restrained. What would he do then?
She didn’t mind finding a few women for him.
What powerful man didn’t have multiple women?
A wife at home, mistresses outside—that was just the unspoken rule.
Besides, Xu Hao was too strong.
Not to mention her alone, even two women together wouldn’t last long with him.
Li Xiao was completely dumbfounded by her response.
Not only did she not blame her husband for fooling around outside, but she even wanted to help him build a harem?
What kind of divine wife was this?!
Li Xiao was about to go crazy with jealousy.
But then he realized—she was talking about his sister.
His heart turned ice-cold.
Was his sister, Li Yunshu, beautiful?
Of course! She was almost as stunning as Su Wanqiu herself.
Li Xiao didn’t dare answer Su Wanqiu’s question anymore.
If she really went and convinced his sister to be Xu Hao’s woman, it would be a disaster.
“Boss Su, are you being blackmailed? Does Xu Hao have something on you? Otherwise, why would you support your husband messing around outside?”
Li Xiao racked his brain.
How could such a breathtaking woman be this accommodating toward Xu Hao?
She wasn’t a wife—she was practically a slave.
“You don’t need to be afraid. I’m planning to deal with Xu Hao. If we work together, we can take him down.”
“Can you talk normally? You’re the one being blackmailed! Your whole family is being blackmailed! Hao treats me very well...”
Su Wanqiu’s expression turned cold.
She really had been threatened by Xu Hao before.
Li Xiao stared at her intently, trying to find any sign of unnaturalness, any hint of resentment on her face.
But there was none.
Not even a trace.
That meant Su Wanqiu hadn’t been forced into anything.
She had meant every word she said.
Li Xiao’s mind collapsed.
He had come here full of confidence, ready to expose Xu Hao’s vile deeds to Su Wanqiu.
He wanted to see Xu Hao’s downfall.
But instead, he had been utterly crushed.
Su Wanqiu—this divine wife—not only didn’t blame her husband but was even helping him find women.
How did such a perfect woman end up with a bastard like Xu Hao?!
[Ding… Li Xiao’s mentality has collapsed. Emotional value +999…] 𝖓𝔬𝔳𝔭𝔲𝔟.𝖈𝖔𝔪
“Stop wasting my time. Get lost as far as you can. You think you can take on Xu Hao?”
Disdain flickered in Su Wanqiu’s eyes.
Xu Hao played everyone in the palm of his hand.
A small fry like Li Xiao couldn’t even make a splash.
She could already see that this guy wouldn’t have a good ending.
Li Xiao clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.
Su Wanqiu’s words had struck a nerve.
With his current strength, trying to go against Xu Hao really was nothing more than a pipe dream.
Slowly, his killing intent faded.
Then, his eyes landed on the woman standing beside Su Wanqiu—a cold, aloof presence.
She was Su Wanqiu’s driver.
She had been sitting in the car the whole time, never interrupting their conversation.
But the moment Li Xiao showed hostility, she instantly appeared by Su Wanqiu’s side, ready to protect her.
“Mid-stage Ming Jin…”
Li Xiao’s heart shook.
Even Su Wanqiu’s bodyguards were at the mid-stage of Ming Jin?
How much power was still hidden behind Xu Hao?
Did he even stand a chance of taking him down?
The appearance of the bodyguard doused him with a bucket of cold water, chilling him to the bone.
Su Wanqiu got into her car and left for the hospital.
Li Xiao stood frozen in place, unable to recover for a long time.
Xu Corporation—CEO’s Office
Li Yunshu, dressed in her work uniform, obediently arrived at the door.
She raised her hand and knocked twice.
“Come in.”
A voice responded from inside.
Li Yunshu stepped in and casually closed the door behind her.
She walked up to the desk, standing still.
Curiously, she looked at the man seated in the office chair—Xu Hao.
“Uncle Xu, you were looking for me?”
Xu Hao paused his work, his eyes falling on Li Yunshu’s slender figure.
She had just graduated this year and had only been in the company for a few days.
Yet, she was already developing the aura of a professional city woman.
He could tell—since entering the company, this young woman had been full of ambition and drive.
She was brimming with hope for the future.
If things continued like this—
She would remain in a happy, hopeful state until she became one of his most capable subordinates.
Unfortunately, today, Xu Hao was going to cast a shadow over her bright future.
Li Yunshu’s goodwill was already high enough.
Now, all he needed was the right opportunity to completely bring her into his grasp.
And he had already planned everything out.
But first, he needed to shake her up a little.
Bringing his thoughts together, Xu Hao smiled and said,
“Yunshu, are you settling in well at the company?”
Li Yunshu couldn’t help but feel confused.
Hadn’t Uncle Xu asked her this before?
She really liked the company’s atmosphere—talented people everywhere—and she had even made a good friend.
Still, she responded, “The company’s atmosphere is great. I really like it. I’ve already gotten used to the work...”
Xu Hao nodded, tapping his fingers lightly on the desk.
In the quiet office, the rhythmic tapping echoed.
He looked at her, wearing a conflicted expression as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
At first, Li Yunshu was excited.
Xu Hao didn’t come to the company often, and she was usually busy with work, so it wasn’t easy to see him.
When he called her over today, she had felt a surge of joy.
Being around Xu Hao always gave her a strange sense of security.
Maybe it was because her best friend, Xia Qingge, constantly whispered things about him in her ear.
She was starting to develop some unfamiliar emotions toward him.
Seeing his hesitant expression, her confusion deepened, then turned into unease.
“Uncle Xu… is something wrong?” she asked timidly.
“Yunshu, I wanted to ask—have you ever considered changing companies?”
Boom—
Li Yunshu felt as if lightning had struck her, freezing her in place.
She had only just entered the workforce, but she wasn’t clueless.
This clearly sounded like he was trying to fire her.
Why?
Had she done something wrong?
Had she unknowingly angered Uncle Xu?
She had been doing well at the company. Xu Hao had encouraged her, and she had worked hard in return.
In just a short time, she had mastered her tasks and was full of hope for the future.
But now, with one sentence, Xu Hao had shattered everything.
Her vision went dark, and she nearly fainted.
When she snapped back to reality, tears were already welling up in her eyes.
With a choked voice, she pleaded, “Uncle Xu, why? Did I do something wrong? Please tell me, I’ll change.”
“Please don’t make me leave, okay?”
“Sigh...”
Xu Hao acted as if he couldn’t bear to see a woman cry.
He stood from his chair and walked over to her, reaching out to wipe away her tears.
Feeling his usual warmth and concern, Li Yunshu lost control.
Tears rolled down her face in big droplets.
[Ding… Li Yunshu is heartbroken. Emotional value +456…]
[Ding… Li Yunshu is feeling insecure. Emotional value +789…]
Xu Hao sighed inwardly.
It seemed like this little heroine really cared about him.
She was crying over him.
For a moment, he almost couldn’t bear to go through with it.
But to completely win her over, he had to be ruthless.
“Yunshu, don’t cry. When did I say I was kicking you out?”
“Huh?”
Li Yunshu looked up in confusion, her tear-streaked face pitiful beyond words.
He really wanted to pinch her cheeks.
And so he did.
He gently squeezed her soft, collagen-filled cheeks.
“Look at you, turning into a little crying kitten.”
“But… Uncle Xu just told me to change companies. Isn’t that the same as firing me?”
Li Yunshu sniffled.
“I was just asking for your opinion. If you want to stay, of course I’d be happy.”
Hearing this, she stopped crying and asked hesitantly, “Then… why did you ask me to change companies?”
“Sigh...”
Xu Hao let out a deep sigh.
“It’s your brother, Li Xiao, right? He came to me and told me to stay away from you.”
“He warned me not to bother you anymore or he’d make things difficult for me.”
Xu Hao played the innocent victim.
After a slight pause, he continued,
“So, I wanted to ask for your opinion. If you still want to stay at the company, even if he threatens me every day, I won’t let you go.”
“And don’t blame him. He’s just looking out for you. He probably thinks I have other intentions toward you.”
His tone was righteous, full of sincerity.
The best lies were built on truth.
Li Xiao had indeed come to warn him, even throwing out some threats.
But Xu Hao hadn’t cared at all.
In fact, he had turned the tables, forcing Li Xiao to cover for his secret meetings with his sister-in-law instead.
The facts were real, but when Xu Hao told the story, the meaning completely changed.
And just like that, the little heroine’s emotional defenses crumbled…
