Transmigrating as the Villain Father, Forcing the Protagonist's Mother to Have Children-Chapter 144

Chapter 144

Chu Corporation—

“That was terrifying! This morning, so many departments came in, interrogating people, locking things down, and making arrests. I thought our company was going under.”

“It’s all because of the CEO. Instead of running the company properly, he had to go and get involved in illegal activities.”

“Watch what you say. President Chu is already history. We should show respect to President Yao now.”

“The company was in complete chaos this morning. Even President Chu’s wife couldn’t clean up the mess. Thankfully, President Chu had a friend like President Xu, who crushed all opposition and helped his wife take over as CEO…”

“Exactly! President Xu isn’t just handsome—he’s also refined, approachable, and would go to any lengths for his friends. I’d love to switch jobs and work at Xu Corporation.”

A maintenance worker in a repair uniform walked through Chu Corporation, overhearing the employees’ excited chatter.

Under the brim of his cap, his face darkened like a burnt pot at the praise being heaped on Xu Hao.

If Xu Hao were here, he’d recognize the man instantly.

Who else could it be but the protagonist, Zheng Feifan?

Turns out…

After seeing the news reports targeting Chu Corporation and Chu Xiong, Zheng Feifan grew increasingly suspicious.

He decided to investigate in person.

The moment he entered the company, he heard people singing the praises of his enemy, Xu Hao.

Naturally, Zheng Feifan was furious.

Before he knew it, he found himself outside the CEO’s office.

He paused.

He knew, Chu Xiong had already been arrested.

Now, his wife, Yao Xinrui, was the acting CEO.

His mind flashed back to the night he broke into the Chu residence and saw that stunning, mature beauty in the study.

Her figure, face, and aura were no less impressive than Lin Chuqing’s.

And that seductive charm of an experienced woman…

It made his heart itch.

Back then, he had lamented how such a beauty had been wasted on Chu Xiong.

What a gorgeous woman.

And she’d been given to that old bastard…

Now that Chu Xiong was in prison, wasn’t this his chance?

Zheng Feifan’s heart raced.

The thought of that alluring woman now sitting in the CEO’s seat made his mouth water.

Click—

The sound of a door opening snapped him out of his fantasies.

Zheng Feifan quickly composed himself, pretending to inspect the surroundings for repairs while subtly glancing toward the CEO’s office.

The next second—

His expression froze, his body stiffening.

A man stepped out of the office.

It was none other than Xu Hao, the man who had murdered his father.

Zheng Feifan pulled his cap lower, his heart boiling with killing intent—and a burning question.

Why was Xu Hao coming out of the new CEO’s office?

Soon, he got his answer.

Following Xu Hao was the stunning mature woman he’d seen before—Chu Xiong’s wife, Yao Xinrui.

Her current expression was… telling.

Her cheeks were slightly flushed, her skin glistening with a faint sheen of sweat, her eyes watery with lingering desire…

Her steps were also slightly unsteady.

A man and a woman, alone in an office—what had they been doing?

It wasn’t hard to guess.

Zheng Feifan’s mind reeled, his eyes widening in shock.

On his way here, he’d heard employees talking about how Xu Hao was Chu Xiong’s good friend.

They often drank tea together, calling each other brothers.

What the hell…

And this was how Xu Hao treated his “good friend’s” wife?

His “brother” had just been arrested, the charges not even finalized yet—

And he was already fooling around with his wife?

In the office?

This shameless bastard!

He’d thought Xu Hao was already deranged for killing his father to reclaim company shares.

But this?

This was a whole new level of depravity.

No matter how desperate a man was, he shouldn’t go after his friend’s wife, right?

As for Lin Chuqing being his sworn brother’s fiancée—

Sure, he liked her, but he hadn’t actually made a move.

Zheng Feifan would never admit to his hypocrisy.

Wait…

A realization struck him.

Judging by the way Yao Xinrui and Xu Hao interacted, this didn’t seem like a recent development.

Did that mean… they’d been sneaking around before Chu Xiong was arrested?

Holy shit?!

Cuckolding a man right under his nose?

How ruthless!

Zheng Feifan was stunned, his eyes filled with envy and hatred.

Such a gorgeous woman—and Xu Hao had gotten to her first…

Why?!

What does Xu Hao even have?!

So he’s rich.

And good-looking.

What else?!

He’s practically an old man at 50, acting all refined but actually a scheming, underhanded villain.

Flash—

A thought lit up in Zheng Feifan’s mind.

He’d been wondering who was behind the downfall of the Chu family.

Now, he thought he understood.

Simple logic, if someone destroyed Chu Xiong, it was either for revenge or profit.

Revenge was too vague to consider (who knew how many enemies Chu Xiong had?).

But profit?

After Chu Xiong’s arrest, who benefited the most?

At first glance—his wife, Yao Xinrui.

A wife inheriting her husband’s company? Perfectly normal.

But that was before he knew about her and Xu Hao.

Now that he did…

Sure, Yao Xinrui gained control of the company.

But she was Xu Hao’s woman.

Xu Hao was the real winner.

He’d just acquired a billion-dollar corporation for free.

Working backward—

Xu Hao and Yao Xinrui had already been together.

To seize the Chu family’s assets, Xu Hao gathered evidence and had Chu Xiong imprisoned.

It made perfect sense.

Besides, Chu Xiong’s illegal activities were well-hidden.

An ordinary person wouldn’t have been able to uncover them.

Even Zheng Feifan would’ve needed time to investigate.

But Xu Hao had the means…

Knowing Xu Hao’s true nature, Zheng Feifan wasn’t surprised he’d pull something like this.

What a masterful scheme.

Killing intent surged in Zheng Feifan’s eyes.

Seducing a friend’s wife, stealing a friend’s fortune—

He’d finally seen Xu Hao for what he really was.

But while he knew the truth, everyone else was still in the dark.

They still saw Xu Hao as some loyal, righteous hero.

Damn it…

The thought of a scumbag like Xu Hao being worshipped by so many made Zheng Feifan’s blood boil.

[Ding… Zheng Feifan’s rage explodes! Emotional Value +999…]

Xu Hao had noticed the “maintenance worker” was Zheng Feifan the moment he stepped out.

But he didn’t care.

The emotional value he could squeeze out of this protagonist was dwindling.

And the aura of destiny above Zheng Feifan’s head was fading fast—

Almost as shattered as Li Xiao’s.

Soon… he could send these two “brothers in misery” on their way together.

Noticing he could still extract a bit more emotional value, Xu Hao paused before leaving.

Yao Xinrui stopped as well, looking at him curiously.

“Husband, why’d you stop?”

That word—husband—was spoken with genuine affection…

Chu Xiong had left her in charge of Chu Corporation, but also left her with a disaster.

She’d been at a loss, with no idea how to handle the company’s crisis.

But with Xu Hao’s help, in less than a day, she went from knowing nothing about the corporation to becoming its ruler.

Every obstacle, every challenge, Xu Hao had crushed them all.

Being Xu Hao’s enemy was a nightmare.

But being on his side?

*Absolute safety.

In Xu Hao’s mind, Yao Xinrui was growing more and more submissive…

Not far away, Zheng Feifan pretended to inspect the surroundings while actually straining his ears to listen.

When he heard that sweet, affectionate “husband,” his heart melted—

Only to twist in agony when he realized it was directed at Xu Hao.

But it confirmed his suspicions—the two had been involved long before this.

“Sister-in-law, are you that eager for me to leave?”

Xu Hao’s tone was teasing.

Yao Xinrui blinked in confusion.

They had already… done what they shouldn’t have.

They’d even said their goodbyes in the office earlier.

Why was he saying this now?

Still, she replied softly, “Of course not… I was hoping to spend the evening with you. But didn’t you say you had family matters to attend to?”

Zheng Feifan’s fists clenched violently.

Spend the evening together?

Doing what?!

Was this stunning woman really that bold?

He refused to believe this was her true nature.

No, this had to be Xu Hao’s doing.

He must have trained her to be like this.

Yes, that had to be it.

Zheng Feifan’s eyes gleamed with realization.

There was no way anyone would genuinely like Xu Hao, that two-faced hypocrite.

Xu Hao must have used some underhanded method.

Just like how he’d tricked the beautiful landlady, Xiao Wanling—he must have deceived this mature woman too…

Should he expose Xu Hao’s true nature to her?

Last time, he’d tried warning the landlady.

But Xiao Wanling was young and easily fooled.

She hadn’t believed a word he said.

This stunning older woman was different.

More experienced. More rational.

If she saw Xu Hao for the snake he was, she’d cut ties immediately.

And if he could turn them against each other, wouldn’t that ruin Xu Hao’s plan to seize Chu Xiong’s assets?

Then he could swoop in, win the beauty’s heart, and the Chu Corporation would fall right into his lap!

The more he thought about it, the more perfect it seemed.

Zheng Feifan’s lips curled into a grin.

“Xu Hao, you smug bastard… I’ll make sure your schemes backfire. Everything you’ve stolen will become mine!”

But then, the next words he overheard wiped the smile off his face.

“Since I’m leaving, shouldn’t we have a proper farewell?” Xu Hao said with a smirk.

Yao Xinrui had been with Xu Hao long enough to know exactly what he meant by “farewell.”

Before, they’d always done this in hotels, at home, or in that small office.

But this was Chu Corporation.

And they were in the hallway.

If anyone saw the new CEO like this with her husband’s “good friend,” she might as well dig a hole and bury herself…

But… under Xu Hao’s expectant gaze, she couldn’t refuse.

Not after everything he’d done for her.

Nervously, Yao Xinrui glanced around.

Luckily, Xu Hao’s broad frame blocked Zheng Feifan’s line of sight.

Seeing no one, her heartbeat quickened.

She rose on her tiptoes, intending just a quick peck—

But the moment she leaned in, Xu Hao tilted his head slightly.

Their lips met.

Yao Xinrui’s eyes widened, her pulse racing.

She tried to pull away—

But how could she possibly resist Xu Hao’s strength?

[Ding… Yao Xinrui’s heart races! Emotional Value +888…][Ding… Zheng Feifan’s mentality collapses! Emotional Value +999…]

When Xu Hao finally released her, Yao Xinrui stumbled back, flustered.

Her panicked gaze darted around—

And then she froze.

This time, she spotted the maintenance worker standing not far behind Xu Hao.

His cap was pulled low, hiding his face.

“Husband—I mean, President Xu…”

Realizing there was an outsider present, she quickly corrected herself, pointing behind him.

Xu Hao didn’t even glance back.

“Just a maintenance worker. Ignore him.”

“But…”

Yao Xinrui hesitated.

What if this man spread rumors?

Then she noticed the reassurance in Xu Hao’s eyes—

And relaxed slightly.

So Xu Hao had known.

Which meant there was nothing to worry about.

Xu Hao wouldn’t let their affair be exposed.

A man as cunning as him wouldn’t make such a careless mistake.

This worker must be… special.

Being near Xu Hao filled her with an overwhelming sense of security.

After their “farewell,” Xu Hao finally left.

But once he turned the corner, he paused.

To avoid any cliché drama between the male and female leads, he decided to observe a little longer.

After all, this particular female lead wasn’t fully under his control yet.

Yao Xinrui didn’t return to work immediately.

Once Xu Hao was gone, she turned her attention to the maintenance worker.

Even though Xu Hao had assured her, she still wanted to issue a warning…

Composing herself, she cooled her flushed cheeks and fixed the man with an icy stare.

“What exactly did you see just now?”

“I saw everything.”

Zheng Feifan snapped out of his daze.

He lifted his head, revealing a face Yao Xinrui vaguely recognized.

“You’re… Zheng Feifan?”

She remembered now—

This was the man who had stormed into the Chu residence that night, looking for trouble with Chu Xiong.

Instead of answering, Zheng Feifan fired back, “President Yao, how could you be with a scumbag like Xu Hao?”

Yao Xinrui raised an eyebrow.

So they did have history.

This explained why Xu Hao had acted so boldly earlier.

A weight lifted from her chest—

But curiosity quickly replaced it.

Given how furious this man looked, she wondered what other unforgivable things Xu Hao had done.

Zheng Feifan didn’t hold back.

“Xu Hao has other women—all tricked into submission! He preys on naive young girls!”

“One of them is in her twenties—his own daughter’s best friend! When she was drugged with an aphrodisiac, he took advantage and tormented her all night!”

He ranted about how Xu Hao had seduced the landlady and Lin Chuqing.

Then he waited, expecting Yao Xinrui to explode in rage.

To his shock, she remained completely calm.

Internally, she was unimpressed.

That’s it?

Compared to blackmailing his best friend’s wife, the things Zheng Feifan described were practically tame.

“Aren’t you angry?” Zheng Feifan asked, baffled.

“Why would I be?” Yao Xinrui countered.

Zheng Feifan felt like his blood was boiling.

“Xu Hao is using you!” he insisted desperately. “I have proof—he’s the one who gathered evidence to frame your husband!”

“He’s after the Chu family’s fortune, and you’re just a pawn in his scheme!”

Yao Xinrui’s gaze turned frosty.

“Are you done?”

She knew exactly who Xu Hao was.

And when it came to his women, he was undeniably generous—even giving her something as precious as the Marrow-Cleansing Pill without hesitation.

So what if she was a “pawn”?

As long as she behaved, Xu Hao would never discard her.

“Oh, I forgot to mention—” she said coolly. *”Chu Xiong means nothing to me. Xu Hao is my real husband.”

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