Transmigrating as the Villain Father, Forcing the Protagonist's Mother to Have Children-Chapter 81

Boom—

Li Kun froze as if struck by lightning. His face turned deathly pale, completely devoid of color. His body trembled uncontrollably.

At that moment, he realized Xu Hao was testing him.

And he had fallen for it.

Without hesitation, he had spilled everything about Xu Hao’s crimes. Worse, he had even revealed the evidence he had hidden.

Thinking about Xu Hao’s ruthless methods, terror gripped Li Kun’s heart. His future seemed utterly bleak.

“You did well… Sold me out completely, huh?”

Now that the evidence was in hand, Xu Hao had nothing to worry about. His tone carried a hint of amusement.

This guy dared to betray him—he might as well let him taste true despair.

Li Kun snapped back to reality and began struggling desperately. But the ropes binding him were too tight, cutting deep into his flesh and leaving bloody marks.

“No… Boss Xu, let me explain!”

“Go ahead, I’m listening. Let’s hear what kind of story you can spin.”

Xu Hao’s gaze was filled with mockery, his tone ice-cold.

Li Kun’s heart clenched.

His words were just a knee-jerk reaction—what was the point of explaining?

Betrayal was betrayal. No explanation could change that.

He quickly changed his plea.

“Boss Xu, I was wrong! Please, spare me this once!”

“I swear, there won’t be a next time. Please, think of my family—I have elderly parents and young children to care for.”

“I’ve worked for you for so many years. Even if I don’t deserve rewards, I’ve at least put in my share of effort. Please… don’t kill me…”

Dread consumed Li Kun as he thought about the cruel fate Xu Hao might have planned for him. Tears streamed down his face.

A grown man, now sobbing like a helpless child.

Xu Hao remained indifferent, his gaze cold.

He had expected to see more regret, more despair.

But this?

He found it dull and uninteresting.

With a slight shake of his head, he stood up, casting one last glance at Li Kun.

“I can forgive you.”

Li Kun’s body stiffened. Just as relief washed over him, Xu Hao’s voice continued.

“In your next life.”

Buzz—

Li Kun felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over him, sending him straight into an abyss of despair.

Xu Hao turned and walked toward the exit. Just before leaving, he spoke casually:

“He’s worked for me for years—don’t let him go too easily.”

Not don’t let him suffer too much—but don’t let him go too easily.

That alone revealed Xu Hao’s merciless nature.

This was the price of betrayal.

As he stepped out of the basement, the golden hues of the setting sun bathed half of Xu Hao’s face, adding a mysterious allure.

He glanced at his watch.

A little past five.

Su Wanqiu was probably still at the beauty salon, not home yet.

Without hesitation, he instructed Bai Ling to drive to Wanqiu Beauty Salon.

Standing at the entrance, Xu Hao couldn’t help but admire the place.

The protagonist’s stunning stepmother had a sharp eye for business.

Located in the city center, the salon exuded luxury and exclusivity, catering primarily to wealthy women and high-society ladies.

Ironically, Xu Hao had funded its creation.

Back then, he had only seen Su Wanqiu as a pawn, a tool for maintaining appearances.

To cover up his own… shortcomings.

As a billionaire, his wife couldn’t just sit around doing nothing.

So, he had paid for Su Wanqiu to start a business.

She had chosen to open this beauty salon.

To uphold his billionaire status, Xu Hao had invested heavily, purchasing state-of-the-art equipment and transforming the place into an elite beauty club.

Only wealthy socialites and high-status ladies could obtain membership.

Ordinary women, no matter how attractive, had no chance of entering.

This was actually Xu Hao’s first visit to the salon since it opened.

He glanced around with mild curiosity.

Finally, he arrived at the owner’s office.

Without hesitation, he turned the doorknob and walked in.

Su Wanqiu sat at her desk, buried in paperwork.

Hearing the door open, she frowned slightly, exuding an air of authority.

Since the salon’s grand opening, no one had ever dared to enter her office without knocking.

Who was this audacious person?

She looked up, momentarily surprised to see Xu Hao walking toward her.

“Hao, what are you doing here?”

“Obviously, I missed you…”

Xu Hao stepped closer and pulled her fragrant, delicate body into his arms.

Although they had done everything together before—tried every position, even experimented with different outfits—this was still her workplace.

Employees and clients were everywhere.

If anyone saw them, how could she maintain her authority as the boss?

Sensing Xu Hao’s intentions, Su Wanqiu panicked.

“Hao, we’re about to close soon. Let’s go home, okay?”

“No.”

Su Wanqiu sighed in exasperation, biting her lip.

[Ding! Su Wanqiu feels flustered—Emotion Value +996…]

Yao Xinrui had just finished her beauty treatment and was preparing to leave when she suddenly remembered to check in with her good friend.

She walked to the owner’s office and raised her hand to knock.

But just as she was about to tap the door, she froze.

Muffled sounds drifted through the door.

Yao Xinrui’s expression shifted dramatically.

With a soft click, the office door opened from the inside.

Su Wanqiu had already straightened her clothes.

But her flushed cheeks and glistening eyes betrayed what had just transpired.

She was beyond embarrassed.

It had taken all her willpower to suppress herself just now.

If the employees had overheard anything, how could she ever face them again?

However, just as she opened the door, a figure suddenly tumbled inside, collapsing right in front of her.

Su Wanqiu’s mind buzzed.

She had just been relieved that she had managed to control herself and not get caught.

And now, the very next second, someone appeared.

Judging by her posture, she must have been pressing against the door eavesdropping—and for quite some time, too.

[Ding… Su Wanqiu is utterly embarrassed. Emotion value +888…]

Su Wanqiu’s brain froze. She stared at the person struggling to get up and asked in a daze,

“Xinrui, what are you doing here?”

The stunning woman before her, whose elegance and figure were comparable to her own, was someone she naturally recognized.

She used to be just a customer at her beauty salon.

Since she often visited and shared similar experiences with Su Wanqiu, they quickly became close friends.

“Well… Wanqiu, I just finished my beauty treatment and came to say goodbye.”

“Don’t worry, I just arrived—I didn’t hear anything.”

Su Wanqiu chuckled dryly.

Would you like to take a look at yourself before making that claim?

Your cheeks are flushed, your breathing is uneven…

You were literally sticking to the door listening in, caught red-handed, and you’re still trying to deny it?

After a brief moment of panic, Su Wanqiu regained her composure.

Thankfully, it was just her friend who overheard.

As long as the employees didn’t hear it, everything was fine.

After all, she and this friend often shared private conversations—this wasn’t a big deal.

Yao Xinrui knew her excuse was unconvincing, even to herself.

At that moment, she noticed the man standing next to Su Wanqiu and quickly changed the subject.

“Wanqiu, who is this…?”

Because of his now youthful appearance, she didn’t recognize Xu Hao at first.

Su Wanqiu rolled her eyes.

“Who else but my husband, Xu Hao?”

“Your husband?”

Yao Xinrui’s eyes widened in disbelief.

If she remembered correctly, hadn’t her friend always despised her arranged marriage?

How did she suddenly start calling him her husband?

And with such a sweet tone?

Judging by their appearance, something definitely just happened between them.

But hadn’t Su Wanqiu told her she was still untouched?

Did she give in so soon?

Su Wanqiu understood her friend’s shock and quickly explained,

“My husband and I have reconciled…”

“Let me introduce you. This is my husband, Xu Hao, Chairman and CEO of Xu Corporation—you already know that.”

“And, dear, this is my customer and good friend, Yao Xinrui.”

Yao Xinrui snapped out of her shock, giving only a slight nod—without offering her hand for a handshake.

Perhaps due to her past experiences, she harbored a strong aversion to physical contact with men.

She had never shaken hands with a man before.

Not before, not now, not ever.

If she had been so engrossed in listening earlier, it was purely out of curiosity about her friend’s bold behavior—nothing more.

Su Wanqiu felt awkward at her friend’s reaction and quickly shot Xu Hao an apologetic glance, hoping he wouldn’t mind.

Xu Hao merely smiled at her and, with a flicker in his gaze, a virtual status panel appeared before his eyes.

[Character]: Yao Xinrui

**[Identity]: President of Xiongba Electronics, Female Lead of Metropolitan Guardian **

[Charm]: 92 (Max: 100)

[Strength]: 10 (Average: 10)

[Physique]: 11 (Average: 10)

[Spirit]: 12 (Average: 10)

[Affection]: -30

Well, damn. Affection score of -30?

Aside from his stepmother and a few daughters, this was the first female lead to have such a low favorability rating.

Seeing that, Xu Hao didn’t even bother extending his hand—there was no way she’d shake it.

Noticing his gaze, Yao Xinrui frowned slightly and said to Su Wanqiu,

“Since you’re fine, I’ll be leaving now.”

With that, she turned gracefully and walked away, her high heels clicking against the floor.

“Haoge, don’t mind her—she’s always been like this…”

Su Wanqiu hurried to explain.

“She wasn’t like this before…”

“Oh? What happened? I’d love to hear more.”

As they walked, she shared Yao Xinrui’s story.

Turns out, Yao Xinrui had also been forced into a marriage—a mere contractual arrangement.

In essence, it was marriage in name only; they lived separate lives.

At first, she refused, but her family’s small business was threatened with bankruptcy if she didn’t comply.

After coercing her with a “stick,” they offered a “carrot”—a hefty sum of money.

Left with no choice, Yao Xinrui eventually agreed.

Pausing briefly, Su Wanqiu glanced at Xu Hao.

Back then, he had done something similar to her…

Though, compared to Yao Xinrui’s husband, Xu Hao had been far more ruthless—threatening her entire family’s lives.

Ever since the forced marriage, Yao Xinrui’s personality had changed, developing a deep-seated aversion to men.

Xu Hao nodded, rubbing his chin thoughtfully as he asked…

“She’s quite attractive, so why was it just a contractual marriage?”

Su Wanqiu hesitated for a moment.

Under Xu Hao’s curious gaze, she finally spoke.

“I heard from her that her husband… isn’t capable. After they got married, he never touched her, nor did he have any relationships with other women.”

As she said this, she carefully glanced at Xu Hao again.

This was exactly why she and Yao Xinrui became close friends so quickly.

They were just too similar.

Back then, she had also thought Xu Hao wasn’t capable.

She believed he only married her as a cover while taking care of a few daughters.

The difference was—Xu Hao was very capable now.

Not just capable—relentless.

Suddenly, a thought crossed her mind.

She was struggling to keep up with him, constantly feeling overwhelmed.

Hadn’t she been thinking about finding an ally?

Wasn’t her good friend the perfect candidate?

After all, despite being married, Yao Xinrui was still untouched.

She was also around the same age and needed a man’s affection.

Women in their thirties had the highest needs, after all.

Compared to before, her own skin had improved significantly, and she looked more radiant than ever.

That was the difference between having a man and not having one.

As long as she kept it a secret and made sure Yao Xinrui’s husband never found out, it should be fine… right?

But then she thought about Yao Xinrui’s personality, and the excitement in her eyes gradually faded.

Her friend hated all men right now.

That made things tricky.

Still… she could try.

How would they know unless they gave it a shot?

Su Wanqiu thought for a moment, then turned to Xu Hao and asked,

“Haoge, what do you think of her?”

“Who?”

“Yao Xinrui.”

“She’s alright, I guess. Why?”

“Then… how about I bring her in to help me?”

Xu Hao froze.

Wait, what?!

Aqiu, are you seriously suggesting this?

She had mentioned before that she couldn’t handle things alone and wanted a sister to share the burden…

And now she was actually considering roping in a female lead for the job?

Xu Hao fell into deep thought.

The power of Qi Ren Tai Shen was too strong.

“I don’t mind—as long as you can convince her.”

At this point, his little stepmother was basically conquered.

There was no need to be as cautious as before.

As they walked through the company, countless female employees spotted them.

Seeing their boss walking alongside a handsome older man, some quickly recognized Xu Hao and gasped.

“That’s President Xu Hao?! Oh my god, how is he this young?”

“I heard he’s already fifty, but he doesn’t look a day over thirty—and he’s only getting more charming!”

“Boss is so lucky. She married such a rich and handsome husband. And he actually cares about her! He even came to pick her up from work today…”

The whispers reached their ears.

If this were in the past, Su Wanqiu would have kept a straight face, feeling bitter inside.

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Back then, he wasn’t a good husband—he was a tyrant.

The Xu family mansion was nothing short of a prison.

But now?

She smiled brilliantly.

So worth it.

—

When they got home, their three daughters had already prepared dinner.

During the meal, Xiao Wanling kept casting resentful glances at Xu Hao.

Clearly, she was still upset that he hadn’t taught her tea-making skills that afternoon.

Xu Hao took note of it.

Later that evening, when Xiao Wanling was about to head home, he offered to drive her.

This time, she didn’t refuse.

Xu Hao personally drove her to her house.

She remained silent the entire ride, still sulking.

When they arrived, she reached for the door handle, ready to leave—only for Xu Hao to suddenly grab her wrist.

“I drove you home. Don’t you think I deserve a thank you?”

“…Thank you.”

She muttered reluctantly.

“A verbal ‘thank you’ won’t do. I’d prefer something real.”

Xu Hao smirked and tapped his cheek.

He was literally demanding payment in kindness.

Xiao Wanling’s face turned red. She glanced around nervously before leaning in, intending to give him a quick peck.

But just as she got close, Xu Hao suddenly turned his head—

And their lips met in a deep kiss.