Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 1397: Your Backer

When Xiao Keyi talked about these things, she felt particularly emotional; back then, she really loved applying for the acting major.

And her dream since childhood was to become an outstanding actress.

But she didn’t expect that upon entering this acting industry, it wasn’t until graduation that she heard her grandpa say this to her.

That day, her grandpa stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window looking sorrowful. His whole body stooped as if he had aged a lot, and seeing her grandpa like this, Xiao Keyi felt especially uncomfortable. Unknowingly, her grandpa had already grown old, no longer the once-mighty figure others spoke of.

"Yiyi, grandpa is old and no longer has the ability to manage the company. Your father is incompetent, so grandpa hopes you can quickly grow up, take over, and lead the Xiao Group to continue forward. You know, the Xiao Group is the life’s work of grandpa. I really don’t want to let it go. Until I hand it all to you—which you probably don’t want—and now your favorite is surely the acting major, right? But grandpa has no other options."

At that time, Xiao Keyi never thought that her grandpa would speak in such a pleading tone, this kind of words felt overwhelming, making her especially bitter. Growing up in the family, she had always only thought of enjoying life, never considering that her family would have troubles, or that her grandpa would grow old one day.

And indeed, the day grandpa aged came so quickly.

"I know I should respect your wishes and let you choose your favorite profession because that’s what’s best for you. But grandpa worries that after choosing this major, you may find no future, and the entertainment circle might not be suitable for you as you are too simple-minded."

"I’m afraid you would be bullied and without any protection in the entertainment industry. That’s why I have been trying my best to manage the Xiao Group well. But your father wants to leave the Xiao Group to that boy Li Yifang. This is not what grandpa wants to see. Xiao Keyu would never share the company with you, so I’m even more worried about you. Can you understand grandpa?"

His son was somewhat naive, still thinking that Xiao Keyu would be an obedient child. Handing the company to Xiao Keyu in the future, would he give it to his sister to manage? Is that possible?

That mother and son worked painstakingly to get into the Xiao Family, aiming for nothing but the Xiao Group.

Too bad his son was really too obtuse. If only his son could wake up, it would be as hard as reaching the sky. It’s better to let his granddaughter realize early.

At that time, Xiao Keyi felt extremely uncomfortable, never expecting that one day grandpa would also get old and speak to her in a pleading tone.

She had always been too selfish, never considering that grandpa would also age or that her father wouldn’t just focus on one child. So at that time, Xiao Keyi knelt directly before her grandpa.

"Thank you, grandpa, for all the efforts you’ve made for me all these years. I will definitely take over grandpa’s business to let you rest assured. Besides, since the Xiao Group is grandpa’s pride, it is also the pride of your granddaughter. Your granddaughter will definitely manage the Xiao Group well."

After making a promise to her grandpa, Xiao Keyi didn’t enter the entertainment industry upon graduation but went directly into the company.

This surprised everyone greatly, after all, Xiao Keyi’s major was acting. She shouldn’t have entered the company, as it seemed completely unrelated.

Moreover, the field was different, presumably she wouldn’t be able to do these things after entering the company. That’s why at the time Xiao Zhen was particularly opposed, questioning how Xiao Keyi could be placed directly in a high position at the company. Those high-level executives were quite opinionated.

"Dad, what exactly are you thinking? Although Yiyi is our family, and Yiyi is indeed obedient, she simply can’t handle these things. A girl facing grievances in the business world far more than in the entertainment industry, as someone who has been in business before, you must know this. Why would you still bring her in here where it’s much more chaotic than the entertainment circle?"

Xiao Zhen was particularly dissatisfied, not expecting his father to act so swiftly. At that time, Xiao Zhen didn’t actually intend to have his daughter enter the entertainment circle, it was Ye Jingli constantly speaking behind the scenes.

Thinking about this, Xiao Keyi immediately clenched her fist, while Xu Ke, looking at the girl beside him, couldn’t believe she was so concerned about her family’s affairs. At her age, she should be happiest.

But she had to bear the family responsibility because of her incompetent father. It must be tough, such a pity this girl never complained about her hardships, but bore them silently.

"Actually, back then, I thought as long as my stepmother didn’t do anything, I wouldn’t confront her. But after entering the company, both my stepmother and mother turned hostile towards me, constantly excluding me at home, even urging her son to provoke me. From then on, I knew everything grandpa said was true, so I wanted to enter the company. But dad kept obstructing me, our relationship deteriorated from that time."

Chāoyuè, talking about these things, still envied others because others from a young age were loved by their fathers, who would go to great lengths to provide their daughters the best. But their own father? He did everything to make her stop pursuing her career aspirations.

At that time, Dad was really confused, listening to others to the extent of ignoring her, not understanding her actions at all.

Xu Ke embraced the injured girl beside him, feeling that although she was in a wealthy family, she hadn’t enjoyed the happiness expected from such a background but had instead suffered immensely.

"But you have managed everything by now. It must have been tough, but rest assured, from now on, I will always be by your side, not letting you suffer so much. I will be your backbone in the future."

Those lightly spoken words, "I will be your backbone," filled Xiao Keyi’s heart with a special satisfaction. All these years she had been holding on strong, but she never expected, finally, one day to find someone she could lean on.

Xiao Keyi leaned contentedly on Xu Ke’s shoulder, feeling that life was peacefully good and not wanting any more disturbances.

"Thank you. Meeting you at this time is my luck; I hope these days continue indefinitely."

Xiao Keyi sighed, saying that if possible, she hoped grandpa would let go of all prejudices and accept Xu Ke. Then, perhaps, it would be the most glorious time for the Xiao Group.

With Xu Ke’s ability, even if not in the Xiao Group, he would surely make his mark elsewhere.