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 mont, he realized Xu Hao was testing him.

And he had fallen for it.

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

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

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

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

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 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 this once!”

“I swear, there won’t be a next ti. 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 …”

Dread consud Li Kun as he thought about the cruel fate Xu Hao might have planned for him. Tears stread 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 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 rciless nature.

This was the price of betrayal.

As he stepped out of the basent, 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 ho yet.

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

At the 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 won 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 equipnt and transforming the place into an elite beauty club.

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

Ordinary won, 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, montarily 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 experinted 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 ho, okay?”

“No.”

Su Wanqiu sighed in exasperation, biting her lip.

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

Outside the Office

Yao Xinrui had just finished her beauty treatnt and was preparing to leave when she suddenly rembered 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.

Monts Later

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, soone appeared.

Judging by her posture, she must have been pressing against the door eavesdropping—and for quite so ti, 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 soone she naturally recognized.

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

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

“Well… Wanqiu, I just finished my beauty treatnt and ca 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 mont 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 mont, 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 rembered 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, sothing 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 introduce you. This is my husband, Xu Hao, Chairman and CEO of Xu Corporation—you already know that.”

“And, dear, this is my custor 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 n.

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 rely 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 tropolitan 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 re contractual arrangent.

In essence, it was marriage in na 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 sothing 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 n.

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 mont.

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 won.”

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

This was exactly why she and Yao Xinrui beca 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 overwheld.

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 sa age and needed a man’s affection.

Won 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 excitent in her eyes gradually faded.

Her friend hated all n 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 mont, 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 ?”

Xu Hao froze.

Wait, what?!

Aqiu, are you seriously suggesting this?

She had ntioned 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 handso older man, so 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 handso husband. And he actually cares about her! He even ca 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.

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 ho, their three daughters had already prepared dinner.

During the al, 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 ho, he offered to drive her.

This ti, 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 ho. Don’t you think I deserve a thank you?”

“…Thank you.”

She muttered reluctantly.

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

Xu Hao smirked and tapped his cheek.

He was literally demanding paynt 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 t in a deep kiss.