Misunderstanding!
Wang Yue hadn't heard anyone speak to him in that tone for many years. He'd certainly never been looked down on by a father-in-law before.
But then he remembered that, as far as anyone knew, he was just a security guard. It was only natural for Bai Erru to look down on him, so he prepared to explain.
"Uncle, I think you've misunderstood..."
Bai Erru didn't even let him finish. "What misunderstanding? And I'm not someone you should call Uncle!"
Wang Yue's temper flared, and he settled into an especially languid pose on the sofa. "Calling you Uncle was just a courtesy. But since you put it that way, now I'm curious. How exactly are you going to be rude to me?"
Seeing Wang Yue's attitude, Bai Erru decided that the man was impervious to reason. He smiled and asked, "So you're refusing the polite approach and want me to use force?"
Wang Yue shook his head, utterly unconcerned. "This isn't about being polite or using force. If you want Bai Xiaoche and me to split up, then have her tell me herself. Don't come here and try to negotiate on her behalf.
"What you're doing is despicable. It's not something an elder should do."
Bai Erru had already despised the security guard who'd managed to steal his daughter away. Now that he'd seen how difficult Wang Yue was to deal with, his expression darkened.
He felt he'd made his position clear, so now he could move from courtesy to force. He simply stood up and straightened his clothes, then said calmly, "Son, the Bai Family's meal ticket isn't so easy to come by!"
Without another word, Bai Erru headed for the door. He needed to go home and have a proper talk with his daughter, and he had