Transmigrating as the Villain Father, Forcing the Protagonist’s Mother to Have Children

Chapter 85

A low-profile yet luxurious Rolls-Royce pulled up in front of the Chu family villa.

Bai Ling, the driver, stepped out, walked to the backseat, and opened the door for Xu Hao.

The moment Xu Hao appeared, Chu Xiong strode forward to greet him.

“Brother Xu, why do you look younger? I almost didn’t recognize you.”

“I’m not like you, running yourself ragged managing a company at your age. I stay relaxed every day, so of course, I look younger.”

Xu Hao chuckled.

“Hello, Uncle Xu.”

As soon as he entered the villa, Chu Xiaotian was already waiting at the door. Seeing Xu Hao, he obediently greeted him.

“This must be Brother Chu’s son, right? What a fine young man…”

Xu Hao praised him insincerely.

At a glance, he could tell this was just another spoiled rich kid—good-for-nothing, idling his life away.

Chu Xiong was a formidable man, yet he ended up with a son like this. What a shame.

Unlike him—he had seven stunning daughters.

And the three he had already won over? They were his most thoughtful little cotton-padded jackets…

What?

There was also a protagonist son?

Xu Hao never acknowledged that rebellious disgrace of a son, one who lusted after his own sister and mother.

Not even if he was adopted.

He should’ve just thrown him away back then.

“Hmm?”

Xu Hao suddenly noticed the young man standing next to Chu Xiaotian.

A faint golden aura surrounded him—this was a “Child of Destiny.”

[Character]: Li Xiao

[Identity]: Chu Xiong’s follower, Chu Xiaotian’s sidekick, the “Transmigrated Villain’s Lackey” Protagonist

[Charm]: 76 (Max: 100)

[Strength]: 78 (Mid-stage Ming Jin)

[Constitution]: 45 (Average person: 10)

[Spirit]: 38 (Average person: 10)

[Favorability]: -10

So this was the transmigrated protagonist.

Seeing that Li Xiao had only reached mid-stage Ming Jin, a level below his own, Xu Hao felt completely at ease.

With that level of strength, crushing him would be effortless.

Still, he feigned curiosity.

“And this is…?”

Being praised by Xu Hao put Chu Xiaotian in high spirits. Hearing the question, he quickly answered.

“This is Li Xiao, a brother of mine.”

“Hello, Mr. Xu.”

For some reason, Li Xiao instinctively disliked the man in front of him.

But he had no choice but to greet him.

Xu Hao nodded without further comment.

Chu Xiong stepped in to explain.

“Li Xiao saved my life once, so I treat him like family.”

“Brother Chu was in danger?”

“That was two years ago…”

Chu Xiong led Xu Hao to the sofa and poured him a cup of tea.

The two men casually chatted.

Before long, Yao Xinrui returned from the courtyard.

Though she despised Chu Xiong and wasn’t fond of any men in general, she still had to put on an act.

With an important guest present, she couldn’t just stay outside alone.

Chu Xiong saw her and motioned for her to come over.

“Let me introduce you, brother. This is my wife, Yao Xinrui.”

“Xinrui, this is my good friend, Xu Hao of the Xu Corporation.”

“Hello, Mr. Xu.”

Yao Xinrui forced a stiff smile.

She hadn’t expected to see Xu Hao again so soon after yesterday.

“So this is Sister-in-law? Brother Chu, you’re truly blessed…”

Xu Hao acted as if he had just realized it.

Sister-in-law, huh?

Nothing beats dumplings.

Chu Xiong forced a stiff smile, clearly uncomfortable.

Having such a young and beautiful wife would normally be a blessing.

But for a man who could no longer perform… it was pure torment.

Seeing a stunning woman flaunt herself every day yet being unable to do anything about it—who could endure that?

Xu Hao could.

At least, he used to feel that way.

Now, he got to experience their beauty to the fullest.

Chu Xiong quickly changed the subject.

“Brother Xu has been shifting into the new energy sector and expanding his business. Xinrui’s electronics company specializes in this field as well—you two should exchange insights.”

“Sister-in-law runs an electronics company?”

Xu Hao feigned surprise and laughed heartily.

“What a coincidence! I’ve been struggling to understand parts of the electric vehicle industry. I’ll have to ask Sister-in-law for guidance.”

When he said “guidance,” his tone carried an inexplicable meaning.

Yao Xinrui frowned slightly.

She had no interest in discussing anything with a man.

Just as she was about to decline politely, Chu Xiong spoke on her behalf.

“Of course. Xinrui has been in the industry for ten years—she’s quite knowledgeable about new energy.”

“There’s no need to wait. After dinner, you two can discuss it right away.”

The words Yao Xinrui had planned to say were swallowed back down.

Her resentment toward Chu Xiong deepened.

Xu Hao, on the other hand, beamed with “excitement.”

“Really? That’s great! I’ve had two questions bothering me—now I get to consult a true expert.”

“N-no problem.”

Yao Xinrui could only force out a response.

“Brother Xu, come on, let’s play a game of chess. It’s been a while since we’ve had tea and played together.”

Chu Xiong set up a chessboard.

Xu Hao took a sip of tea.

The tea itself was excellent—pity the brewing was terrible.

What a waste of fine tea leaves.

As they played, they continued chatting.

“Brother Xu, I truly admire you. You were doing so well in real estate, yet you suddenly decided to switch fields. That takes real determination.”

He paused, then added,

“We’re not getting any younger. It’s time to start letting go, handing things over to the next generation, and enjoying our later years.”

His words seemed casual, but as he looked at Xu Hao’s mature yet strikingly handsome face, he couldn’t help but feel something was off.

Xu Hao’s eyes flickered.

This old fox… was he implying something?

He spoke calmly, showing no emotion.

“It’s precisely because I want to leave something for the next generation that I’m diversifying the company. If the real estate industry takes a hit in the future, the entire group won’t go down with it.”

“You must be joking, my friend. Real estate is booming right now. So many people are fighting to get in.”

“Just planning ahead…”

Xu Hao responded casually, though he sneered in his heart.

It might seem like a booming industry now, but the moment policies shift, everything could crumble.

Seeing that Xu Hao wasn’t taking the bait, Chu Xiong continued probing.

“I think you’re overthinking it, my friend. Your eldest daughter is just as talented in business as you are. In just a few years, she built a company worth tens of millions from scratch. A true powerhouse among women.”

Xu Hao’s heart stirred.

He finally realized what this old fox was up to.

Was he trying to propose a marriage alliance?

Wishful thinking.

Even if it wasn’t his useless son but a god himself, Xu Hao would never agree.

His daughter was his, and no one could take her away!

If the Chu family weren’t as powerful as the Xu family, he would have already crushed them for even hinting at this idea.

Alright, so this is how you want to play?

You dare scheme for my daughter?

Then don’t blame me for going after your wife.

These thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, but his expression remained calm and unbothered.

“Mingyue still has a long way to go. Her way of handling things isn’t mature yet; she needs more experience.”

“She’s been giving me a hard time all these years. Ever since she graduated and entered the business world, she hasn’t come home. I used to think daughters were easier to manage than sons, but it turns out they’re just as much trouble.”

Chu Xiong took the conversation from there.

“You’re too humble, my friend. Everyone knows your seven daughters are extraordinary.”

“My son, on the other hand, is a constant headache. All he does is mess around outside, completely unreliable.”

After hesitating for a moment, he continued.

“Brother Xu, what do you think of my son?”

Are you serious? You just admitted he’s a delinquent, and now you’re asking me this?

Xu Hao cursed inwardly but kept a smile on his face.

“Handsome, well-mannered… Young people these days all want to enjoy life. Once they’ve had their fun, they’ll settle down. No need to worry too much.”

Both of them were seasoned business veterans. Xu Hao clearly understood the implication, yet he gave no response, which was a clear rejection.

Chu Xiong sighed.

His son was truly disappointing.

He quickly changed the topic and didn’t press further.

Before long, the housekeeper served the dishes, and everyone took their seats—including Li Xiao, the supposed protagonist of the gathering.

It seemed like this family truly saw him as one of their own.

But even family ties with the protagonist didn’t guarantee a good ending.

Let alone if they weren’t actually family…

Chu Xiong brought out a rare, aged wine he had treasured for years.

Since this was his friend’s first visit, he couldn’t afford to be careless.

Otherwise, where would his billionaire dignity go?

Only Yao Xinrui declined to drink. The other men all filled their glasses.

Seeing the wine poured, Chu Xiaotian eagerly raised his cup.

“Uncle Xu, this is your first time at our home. Let us all toast to you!”

Chu Xiong shot his son an approving glance.

Xu Hao wasn’t open to a marriage alliance now, but if his son made a good impression, who knew?

Maybe Xu Hao would change his mind.

Chu Xiaotian smirked.

This was a trick he just learned from Li Xiao.

Not familiar at first meeting?

No problem.

Just drink with him until he’s happy.

As the meal progressed, besides Xu Hao and Chu Xiong, even Chu Xiaotian and Li Xiao frequently raised their glasses in toasts.

Xu Hao accepted every drink without hesitation.

With his current constitution, this amount of alcohol was nothing to him.

By the end of the meal, the Chu father and son were both somewhat drunk.

Xu Hao and Li Xiao, who were physically stronger, remained sober.

Outside, the sky had already darkened.

After chatting over tea with Chu Xiong to sober up, Xu Hao was ready to leave.

“Brother Xu, didn’t you have something to ask Xinrui? She’s home today, so why not ask her now?”

Chu Xiong stopped him, reminding him of the matter.

His relationship with Yao Xinrui was purely a façade, held together by an agreement.

In reality, she hardly ever came home.

She only showed up for family gatherings like this.

If Xu Hao left today and came looking for her later, she might not be around.

That would expose their strained relationship.

So, it was better to let Xu Hao ask now.

Xu Hao paused for a moment.

He had planned to deal with Yao Xinrui later, but Chu Xiong insisted on settling it tonight.

Since he brought it up, then he couldn’t blame him for what was about to happen.

“I don’t really have any questions. I just wonder if my dear sister-in-law has time for a chat?”

“Of course, she has time! Xinrui, keep Brother Xu company for a while…”

Yao Xinrui felt nothing but disgust as she walked over.

“If you have questions, let’s talk outside,” she said.

She had no interest in staying near Chu Xiong.

Xu Hao glanced at Chu Xiong, whose face flashed with brief embarrassment.

This woman really had no respect for him.

He felt annoyed, but he kept a smile on his face.

“Go ahead and talk outside. I don’t know much about new energy vehicles anyway, so I won’t be of much help.”

“Alright then, big brother, enjoy your tea. I’ll have a quick chat with my sister-in-law and be right back.”

Xu Hao excused himself and followed Yao Xinrui to the courtyard.

What a perfect setup.

He had been wondering how to get rid of Chu Xiong if he insisted on staying.

Now, the man had handed him an opportunity on a silver platter.

The two stepped into the courtyard, where hanging lanterns cast a soft glow, preventing the night from feeling too dark.

“President Xu, ask whatever you need. If I know the answer, I won’t hide anything from you,” Yao Xinrui said.

“The thing I’m asking about, you definitely know the answer to,” Xu Hao said with a chuckle.

He casually took a seat on a stone bench and studied the mature, elegant woman before him with keen interest.

Sensing the shift in Xu Hao’s demeanor, Yao Xinrui frowned slightly.

Disliking his attitude, she spoke in a colder tone.

“What exactly do you want to ask, President Xu?”

Xu Hao ignored the chill in her voice and smirked.

“I’d like to know about the transactions of Xiongba Electronics on July 30th this year. Could you explain them to me?”

“Oh, and also May 1st, March 15th, February… January… last year… the year before that…”

Yao Xinrui’s frown deepened as soon as she heard him mention her company.

But as he continued listing dates, her eyes widened, and her face gradually lost all color.

By the time he finished, she looked completely pale.

Her gaze toward Xu Hao was filled with shock and disbelief, as if she were staring at a monster.

Because every date he mentioned matched the times she had falsified accounts and embezzled company funds.

She had always been careful and discreet.

How did Xu Hao know?

And in such exact detail?

“President Xu, I don’t understand what you’re talking about,” Yao Xinrui said, pressing her lips together, hoping it was just a coincidence.

But her hopes were crushed.

“No… I think you do,” Xu Hao said smoothly before his tone shifted.

“Sister-in-law, you wouldn’t want Brother Chu to find out about the embezzlement, would you?”

Buzz.

Yao Xinrui’s mind went blank.

Xu Hao knew everything.

Her misuse of company funds had started in the second year after she was forced to agree to Chu Xiong’s arrangement.

Although Chu Xiong had given her the title of general manager at Xiongba Electronics, it was just a meaningless position.

He never granted her any real power.

He treated her as free labor.

She had seen through him long ago.

To Chu Xiong, she was just a cover, a temporary tool to be discarded after decades.

By then, she would be old and useless, left with nothing.

Since he was heartless, she wouldn’t be loyal either.

So, while managing the company, she secretly transferred assets to her own accounts.

At first, she only took small amounts.

But as time passed and no one caught her, her confidence grew.

Eventually, she started moving millions in a single transaction.

In just ten years, she had amassed a personal fortune of three hundred million.

Embezzlement was a crime.

With that amount, she wasn’t sure if she would ever get out of prison in this lifetime.

And if Chu Xiong found out, he would never let her go.

Her family would suffer as well.

No.

She couldn’t let this secret get out.

Chu Xiong must never find out.

Taking a deep breath, she steadied her trembling heart.

“President Xu, what do you want to keep this quiet?”

Xu Hao hadn’t exposed her to Chu Xiong.

He had chosen to bring this up in private, which meant he had no intention of ruining her outright.

There was still room for negotiation.