Mr. Gu's wife is a little naughty

Chapter 143 Streets of Siam

Siam, a country tightly embraced by mountains and ancient traditions, always seems to remain ajar, exuding a sense of mystery and conservatism. In this land, rubber and jade ore, like two veins of life, nourish the nation's economic lifeline. Lin Tao's Wangtian clan, a dazzling link in this web of wealth, possesses enviable expanses of rubber plantations and hidden jade mines. Such wealth is unparalleled among Siam's many prominent families.

The sun was at its highest point in the sky, the hottest time of the day. Even the sky was reluctant to give the gift of rain, leaving the land bathed in a strange dryness and stuffiness. The air was filled with an indescribable anxiety and expectation.

Lin Tao sat leisurely in a corner of the tavern, a parasol gently opened, creating a tranquil haven for him. He gently swirled his wine glass, creating delicate ripples within. He seemed to be reveling in this leisurely atmosphere, but in reality, his thoughts had already drifted to the unassuming clothing store not far away.

"Which link went wrong?" Lin Tao pondered in his heart, his eyes passing by the entrance of the clothing store from time to time. People coming and going were all ordinary people. Their steps were relaxed and their expressions were natural. None of them revealed the slightest abnormality or malice.

"I have to go in and take a look." Lin Tao made up his mind secretly, and went to the boss to pay the bill. He picked up the bowler hat that Siamese men like to wear and walked slowly into the clothing store.

The little girl had long since left her seated quietly beside the old sewing machine. Lin Tao's gaze unconsciously drifted past, landing specifically on the silent machine. On the sewing machine, a half-finished skirt lay quietly, a few bright yellow flowers blooming on the fabric, the color so vivid that it almost pierced his vision and reached his heart.

At this time, the little girl was busy choosing clothes for several elegant ladies who entered the store. A flash of light and shadow inadvertently flashed across the corner of her eyes, and she happened to capture Lin Tao staring at the sewing machine.

Seeing this, she quickly and carefully completed the selection of the two ladies, then took a few light steps to Lin Tao, and her figure naturally blocked the sewing machine like a gentle barrier.

"Hello, sir. Tell me what kind of clothes you like and I can help you find them." The girl's name was Dina. Lin Tao had found her from the slums. She was an orphan with a very clean background. Most importantly, she was smart and eager to learn. When Lin Tao first trained her, she was the one who stood out the most and became a leader.

Lin Tao glanced at Dina before turning to look inside the clothing store.

"My wife loves skirts with small yellow flowers. She says that kind of skirt suits her best."

Dina's eyes lit up when she heard that, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Did your wife tell you that yellow flowers are the best for setting off one's skin? Your wife's should be very good, right?"

"It's very good, just like a newborn baby, so tender that I can't bear to touch it." Lin Tao raised his voice deliberately. The two women who were choosing clothes inside couldn't help laughing when they heard it, and turned around to look at him.

"Then you must love your wife very much!" Dina calmly walked forward a few steps, casually put away the skirt on the sewing machine, and then turned to the side of Lin Tao, where no one could see her clearly, and whispered, "See you at the old place tonight."

Dina turned and walked inside, holding a skirt and asked, "Sir, how about this skirt? Your wife will definitely like it."

Lin Tao took a look and shook his head. "No, none of them are possible. My wife must be the most special one to be worthy of her."

Dina felt amused in her heart, but she still pretended to be calm on her face.

"No, none of them look good." Lin Tao said and turned to leave. The other two women looked at him with contempt from behind and kept pointing at his back.

After leaving the clothing store, Lin Tao did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he leaned against the wall outside the store for a while, looking like a drunk person who fell asleep there.

The two women named Liang Wai from the clothing store also came out. They covered their mouths and laughed secretly when they passed by Lin Tao, but there was nothing unusual.

After leaning against it for a while, Lin Tao still didn't find anything unusual. He couldn't help but wonder what was wrong. He simply didn't bother to think about it and walked straight towards another street.

He ignored the things here for the time being and decided to go to the shop of the Kava tribe as planned.

The shop of the Kawa tribe here is many times better than the previous clothing store, and the decoration is also very luxurious. However, if you are not a local, you will never be able to tell what kind of place it is from the outside.

Almost every tribe has its own store here. If you are a tourist from outside the area, even if you enter the store, you won’t be able to knock out anything.

This place is more like a reception than a store. It is a liaison station for each tribe to exchange what they have with the outside world. The products produced by the Kawa tribe are recommended to the outside world through here, and then some supplies needed by the tribe are purchased from the outside world.

Lin Tao was dressed very casually, wearing a bowler hat, a coarse shirt, and flip-flops, looking like an ordinary Siamese citizen.

He entered the magnificent reception hall, looking completely out of place. But remember, this is Siam, unlike China. Here, attire doesn't mean anything. Lin Tao's current attire is similar to what even the tribal leaders typically wear unless it's an important occasion. Therefore, no one, whether the merchants passing through or the busy service staff milling about in the hall, would mock him.

Lin Tao wandered around casually and finally found an inconspicuous corner to sit down.

Immediately, a waiter came over with tea and snacks. The tea was imported from China, and the snacks were quite exquisite. It was obvious that the people here were very attentive to everyone who came here.

Lin Tao took out a few Chinese yuan bills and put them on the waiter's tray. The waiter's eyes immediately lit up and his attitude towards Lin Tao became more polite.

Lin Tao didn't care at all. He still sat there quietly drinking tea and watching people coming and going on the street outside. It seemed that he was not here to discuss business, but rather to drink tea and relax.