The Crazy Son-In-Law

“If I did have ulterior motives, it would be for your beauty, not worth it for Yao Group.” Xiao Shun smirked, walked to her side, and hugged her from behind.

“You stinking rogue.” Yao Cen struggled symbolically and said, “Let go, we’re at the company.”

Xiao Shun naturally refused, “We’re not having an affair, we’re not afraid of being seen.”

Yao Cen finally gave up struggling, “Starline will soon be able to produce using Kumi Group’s production line, and our production capacity will soon be significantly released. We need to get our new factory up and running as soon as possible to avoid being controlled by others. What do you think?”

“Your Majesty, I only help you conquer the world, you have to handle the domestic affairs.” Xiao Shun joked.

“Just do what you want, with me here, your kingdom won’t fall!”

Despite his joking tone, Yao Cen felt warm inside.

She wasn’t a queen, but the man beside her truly acted like a conquering general.

If only this general could be a bit more serious. His wandering hands had already quietly undone two buttons on her shirt…

“Dare to disrespect your Queen, and I’ll have you executed!” Yao Cen’s pretty face reddened slightly as she turned her head to glare at him, admonishing lightly.

“Sorry, I apologize.” Xiao Shun sheepishly smiled, buttoning up her blouse and said.

“Get out, I have serious matters to handle.”

“… You’re really getting into it.”

Xiao Shun let go and rubbed his temples, leaving the office.

The next day.

Inside an interrogation room at Stillwater’s third detention center, Xiao Shun met with Yao De.

“You seem to be living alright.” Xiao Shun murmured.

Having either set down his burdens, or resigned to his fate, Yao De appeared to be in surprisingly good spirits.

“No one dares to provoke a murderer in prison. Having one life on your hands or a hundred, it’s the same sentence. Even the most hardened criminals are afraid of those who don’t fear death.” Yao De managed a difficult smile.

“I didn’t expect you to be the first one to visit me.” He added.

Xiao Shun faintly smiled, “I came to negotiate a deal with you.”

“In my current state, what can I offer you?” Yao De bitterly laughed.

“Today isn’t a visitation day, and this isn’t a visitation place. You should have some understanding of my capabilities by now.” Xiao Shun said with a smile.

“I don’t think you’re here to flaunt that, just say what you need to.”

At this point, Yao De had given up all hope for life. With his age, even if he isn’t sentenced to death, he would still face at least twenty years in prison. He’s unlikely to ever leave prison in his lifetime, but his demeanor was neither servile nor overbearing.

“I want the remaining shares your father controls, in exchange for Yao Xiaoyu’s release from prison.” Xiao Shun said seriously.

Yao De’s eyes brightened, then dimmed again.

“I killed my father, do I still have the right to inherit?”

“At least before the sentence is passed, there’s still room for maneuver. If you agree, I’ll arrange it.” Xiao Shun said.

“How can I trust you?” Yao De pondered for a moment, his brow furrowed.

His life with Li Chunlian was over, but Yao Xiaoyu was still young. She still had a lot of time ahead. If he could really save Yao Xiaoyu, he was willing to do anything.

“You can only trust me.” Xiao Shun lounged back in his chair, rhythmically tapping the desk with his index finger.

He said calmly, “Time is limited, you have five minutes to consider.”

Yao De closed his eyes to think. Given his current predicament and his understanding of the outside situation, no one else could save Yao Xiaoyu.

Once he and Li Chunlian were sentenced, the shares of Yao Group would have nothing to do with them. If Yao Xiaoyu was also heavily sentenced, by the time she was released from prison, Yao Group might no longer exist. Weighing the pros and cons, he could only place his hopes on Xiao Shun.

“I agree.”

As expected, Xiao Shun didn’t seem surprised. He stood up, “I’ll have the lawyer responsible for Yao Group’s shares come over and liaise with you as soon as possible.”

“You…” Yao De was taken aback.

“Oh, I’ve been the second-largest shareholder of your Yao Group for a while now. So… without the majority shareholder, naturally the second shareholder takes over.” Xiao Shun spread his hands.

Yao De was momentarily stunned, then realized, “It seems you’ve planned to take action against the Yao family for a while now. You must hate us a lot.”

“Of course, I can overlook the ways the Yao family previously humiliated me, but when you laid hands on Yao Cen, you crossed the line.”

Xiao Shun looked at him with icy eyes.

In that moment, Yao De felt as though he was looking at a death god from hell, emanating a chilling murderous intent.

It’s often said that travel is the best way to cultivate a relationship between couples, and now the relationship between Xiao Shun and Yao Cen was not much different from that of a typical couple. During the first three years of their marriage, they were like classmates in the same grade – a Straight-A beauty and a Straight-E student. They wanted to see each other every day, but there was little overlap, to the point where the Straight-A beauty once despised the Straight-E student. Both of them had little experience in love, so they were both adapting to their current roles.

This was their first trip together, and Xiao Shun was full of anticipation. Although it was only for a short three days, and the place they were going to was not very famous, Xiao Shun was excited nonetheless. He called Yuxu to inform him that he would be coming to take over a few properties in the next few days, to which Yuxu warmly expressed his welcome.

“When will you arrive? I’ll pick you up. You must let me show you some hospitality,” Yuxu earnestly said.

“No need to pick me up, I’ll contact you when I get there.”

“Oh, okay then. But you must contact me when you arrive.”

“Definitely,” Xiao Shun replied before hanging up the phone.

He thought to himself, how would he take over those properties without contacting Yuxu?

However, he didn’t plan to arrange accommodations in those properties. For one, they might be empty. On the other hand, one of the main attractions of the Mount Kumi scenic area was its farm-stays. Of course, he would want to experience that. So, he had Mai Yaqin book two neighboring farm-stays.

With only three days, they didn’t need to bring much luggage. However, Yao Cen, as the face of the company, still prepared a few sets of clothes. On the night before departure, she put on a blue strap dress and asked Xiao Shun, “How do I look in this?”

Xiao Shun stared at her exposed delicate collarbone and the large area of fair skin on her chest. Clearing his throat, he seriously suggested, “There are forests and waterfalls everywhere there. The temperature is much lower than at the foot of the mountain, especially at night. This dress might not be suitable.”

“Really?” Yao Cen gently touched her collarbone and chest, “I don’t think the temperature would drop that much, would it?”This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org: ©.