Mr. Gu's wife is a little naughty

"Shut up!"

A woman's voice sounded from the other side of the hall. Like everyone else, Lin Tao and Tian Tian stretched their necks to look in the direction of the voice.

Beside a long table covered with colorful pastries and fresh fruit, a noblewoman in an elaborate evening gown sat leisurely, a tranquil sight amidst the bustling world. Her figure, under the soft light, seemed even more regal. Several empty wine glasses lay neatly before her, evidently having consumed a considerable amount of wine.

The woman's gaze remained on the red wine glass in her hand, and it seemed that there was nothing else in her eyes except the red liquid in the glass.

"Who is this person?" Lin Tao lowered his voice and asked close to Tian Tian's ear.

When Tian Tian heard this, a subtle hint of contempt flashed across her delicate face. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, but it didn't reach her eyes. She just sneered, "This woman is Tian Mengmeng's mother, Tian Zhenyuan's concubine Jiang Lai."

"Jiang family?" Lin Tao's tone was a little more curious.

"I don't know. I'm not interested in knowing."

Tian Tian said lightly.

"It's rumored that Madam Tian enjoys wine tasting. Now it seems that the rumors are indeed true."

Someone beside Lin Tao whispered.

"Yes, I heard that since Madam Tian married Tian Mengmeng into the Tian family, she has been living a secluded life. Her favorite things to do are drinking and listening to opera. Now it seems to be true."

Someone started the conversation, and someone else followed suit, which piqued Lin Tao's interest. It seemed this woman was the one the Jiang family had planted next to Tian Zhenyuan.

Mrs. Tian's lips curled up slightly, and she drank the red wine in her glass in one elegant gulp. She stood up lightly, and looked straight at Long Haisheng with a slight smile on her face.

"The eldest son of the Long family is so majestic!" Jiang Lai's voice was like the most melodious melody in the night sky. Although it was a bit lazy and unruly after drinking, it added a bit of irresistible charm. She slowly walked towards where Tian Zhenyuan was. Every step seemed to step on the softest part of people's hearts, making people involuntarily look at her and fall for her.

According to rumors, Jiang Lai was already the most famous socialite in the capital before she married into the Tian family. Even though time has quietly passed and she is now over forty, her demeanor remains as graceful as ever, as if time has been particularly tolerant to her and has not left too many traces on her, causing others to secretly admire her.

A ray of hope suddenly lit up in Tian Mengmeng's eyes. Although her figure staggered slightly, she relied on her indomitable will to struggle to break free from the feeling of powerlessness around her, struggled to stand up, and quickly ran towards Jiang Lai.

There was a complex and indescribable look on her face, which was an urgent desire to seek shelter.

"Mom, tell him quickly that I'm not the eldest daughter of the Tian family, I'm from the Jiang family!"

"Crack~"

Unexpectedly, Jiang Lai did not seem to stand on Tian Mengmeng's side. Instead, he slapped her in the face.

Tian Mengmeng's eyes instantly widened in disbelief, as if time had frozen in that moment. The crowd around them was also speechless at this sudden turn of events, and the air was filled with an indescribable shock and embarrassment.

"What is this?" Lin Tao muttered in a low voice. Tian Tian didn't understand and didn't answer him.

"Mom, why did you hit me?" Tian Mengmeng covered her cheek that was hit by Jiang Lai with her hand, looked at her with great grievance and asked.

"Hit you? Humph! I wish I had never given birth to a useless daughter like you." Jiang Lai gritted his teeth and said, "You stepped into such an obvious trap without even thinking. How could I have given birth to such a useless idiot like you?"

"But, obviously~"

"Shut up!" Jiang Lai glared at her, and Tian Mengmeng was so scared that she immediately dared not speak. She hid behind Jiang Lai obediently and dared not show her head again.

Jiang Lai gently brushed past Tian Mengmeng, a subtle hint of deep meaning flashed in her eyes, and then she walked lightly to Tian Zhenyuan's side, naturally took his arm, and a gentle smile bloomed on her lips, as if the previous displeasure had not caused any ripples in her heart.

"Master, why didn't you tell me in advance about our daughter's marriage to the Long family? I think it's because you dote on Mengmeng too much that she seems a little spoiled. She can't make the decision on such a big matter on her own."

Tian Zhenyuan watched Jiang Lai's action without showing the slightest expression on his face. Jiang Lai, on the other hand, seemed quite casual about it. She turned slightly, her eyes naturally falling on Long Haisheng, who was standing quietly to the side. She was so relaxed, as if all the chaos around her had nothing to do with her.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Young Master Long. My little girl has been spoiled since she was little, and she's been a little spoiled. She doesn't know how to measure up. I hope Young Master Long will forgive her and not take it personally."

Upon hearing this, Long Haisheng was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected Jiang Lai to bring up the matter so directly, nor had he anticipated his own reaction to be so bewildered. His gaze involuntarily turned to Lin Tao, a subtle look filled with a plea for help and confusion. Seeing Long Haisheng's gaze, Lin Tao internally smiled bitterly. He involuntarily ducked behind Wang Tiantian, barely avoiding Long Haisheng's gaze.

Long Haisheng watched Lin Tao dodge away, his heart sank suddenly, and he muttered to himself: "Brother, this is not going according to the script!" He was confused and confused. In fact, he had no sincere intention to marry Tian Mengmeng. He was just following Lin Tao's plan and acting out a play here.

However, Long Haisheng was not an ordinary person. Faced with this sudden change, he quickly adjusted his mindset, gritted his teeth, and decided to shoulder this drama alone. He curled his lips into a playful smile, turned to Jiang Lai, and said with feigned sincerity, "Then, Madam, you agree to this marriage between our two families!"

Jiang Lai raised the corner of his mouth and smiled, "Since this is a marriage agreed upon by the heads of both families, how dare I interfere easily. It's just that the real eldest daughter of the Tian family has been living away from home many years ago, and there has been no news of her for all these years. Although my daughter is not even one-tenth as beautiful as the real eldest daughter of the Tian family, she is also gentle and lovely. If Young Master Long does not limit herself by family background and regards her as a treasure, she will definitely become a rare and beautiful wife by your side." After that, Jiang Lai's gaze gently turned to Tian Mengmeng behind him.

"It's just that my daughter is not my master's biological daughter, but he has not abandoned her for so many years. I am really lucky. However, in this world, marriage has always been based on the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words. It is an ancient precept that cannot be violated lightly. Although my master treats my daughter very well, she is not his biological daughter. If Young Master Long insists on marrying my daughter, although my child's biological father is unkind, we cannot be unjust. We should at least inform him of this matter. I wonder if Young Master Long can wait a little longer. After all, good things take time, and we don't care about the short time."

Jiang Lai's words were well-reasoned and impeccable, but to Lin Tao, they didn't sound quite right.

"What on earth does this woman mean?" Lin Tao frowned slightly. "She clearly knew that Tian Zhenyuan's daughter was here, so why didn't she expose it? Moreover, she actually agreed to marry her daughter to the Long family. She is from the Jiang family? How is this possible?"

There was a subtle hint of strangeness in Tian Zhenyuan's eyes as he looked at Jiang Lai. If it weren't for Lin Tao's extraordinary eyesight, it would have been difficult for him to capture that complex emotion.

Long Haisheng looked around, his eyes revealing a bit of surprise and embarrassment. He obviously had not expected the woman's words to be so sharp and direct. For a moment, he seemed a little at a loss.

At this moment, Li Fengtian stepped forward and said, "Since Madam Tian has already agreed to this matter, I think there is no need for my nephew Long to rush. Since the Tian family has agreed, it is a done deal, and there will be no day for them to regret it."

Long Haisheng looked at Li Toyota as if he had seen a relative, his eyes filled with gratitude. But in his heart, he secretly criticized Lin Tao, "That damned Mr. Gu, he only told me to come and make a scene, but now at this critical moment, he hides away. What a damned fellow."

Lin Tao sneezed loudly for no reason, and glanced outside from behind Tian Tian. After seeing Long Haisheng's murderous eyes, Lin Tao's heart shuddered, and then he secretly hid back.