Mr. Gu's wife is a little naughty

Time Café, tucked away in a quiet corner on the banks of the Fan River, has recently become a popular online landmark in Fancheng. Nestled in the gentle harbor where the river merges into the vast ocean, it feels as if time has slowed down for this moment, allowing every whiff of coffee aroma, accompanied by the river breeze, to gently caress the hearts of every visitor.

Tian Zhenyuan didn't come here to follow the trend or check in at a popular internet celebrity spot. He came here to make an appointment with someone he had to meet.

Lin Tao, who had taken off his glasses and transformed into Xia Tian, ​​appeared at the entrance of the coffee shop in casual clothes. He had received a call from Tian Zhenyuan to Xia Tian near the end of his get off work day. He had simply said that he wanted to meet up, and so he was summoned here.

Standing at the door of the coffee shop, he raised his eyes and glanced inside the coffee shop, and finally saw Tian Zhenyuan sitting by the window.

Although he and Tian Zhenyuan had known each other for a long time, as Xia Tian, ​​they had never met before. He knew that Tian Zhenyuan's visit to him at this time was not just a simple cup of coffee.

If he was the mysterious Mr. Gu at this moment, he might seem at ease when facing Tian Zhenyuan, but at this time he was Xia Tian, ​​Tian Tian's legal husband, and the man sitting opposite him was his father-in-law.

Lin Tao, without glasses, still seemed a little nervous and embarrassed when facing outsiders.

From the moment Lin Tao sat down, Tian Zhenyuan's deep gaze remained fixed on Lin Tao's face like a magnet, never shifting. Even though the young man before him was gripped by an inexplicable emotion, appearing both uneasy and nervous, Tian Zhenyuan's eyes, experienced in countless encounters, could penetrate the surface and capture the tenacity and extraordinary qualities hidden within Lin Tao's gaze—a composure that could stand firm even in the face of storms, and a domineering aura hidden beneath the calm.

"Do you know who I am?" Tian Zhenyuan gently picked up the coffee cup, took a sip, and frowned slightly, as if he was not very satisfied with the taste of the cup. Then he put it back on the table indifferently.

Lin Tao gently put down the coffee cup in his hand, "If I'm not mistaken, you should be my father-in-law!"

Tian Zhenyuan chuckled upon hearing this, "You're quite direct. Aren't you curious about why I called you here today?"

"Do you want me to leave Tian Tian?" Lin Tao said calmly, "If that's the case, shouldn't you put a check in front of me?"

When Tian Zhenyuan heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Then the corners of his mouth rose, and his eyes were filled with a bit of amusement and scrutiny. "Then how much do you think I should give you?"

Lin Tao frowned slightly, pretending to be in deep thought, with an elusive light flashing in his eyes. "It's hard to say. If you really want me to leave her, I might want to see how sincere you are before deciding how much Tian Tian means to me."

"Do you think I'm talking business with you?" Tian Zhenyuan turned slightly sideways, clasped his hands in front of his chest, looked at Lin Tao curiously and asked deliberately.

"If that's what you think, I'd think I'd consider it."

Lin Tao's answer surprised Tian Zhenyuan. He hadn't expected Lin Tao to be so open about this question. However, Tian Zhenyuan didn't want to dwell on this topic any further. He just wanted to test Lin Tao's bottom line.

"Okay, then I'll tell you straight up. I don't want you to leave Tian Tian." Tian Zhenyuan said with a laugh, "After all, you know her personality best. With her personality like that, I'm more than happy to marry her off. How could I bear to see you two separated?"

Hearing this, Lin Tao almost spit out the coffee he had just drunk. His eyes widened in disbelief.

"No, don't you understand something? Shouldn't you just throw out a check or a bank card right now?"

Tian Zhenyuan looked at Lin Tao's astonished expression and a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"Do you think my money came from the wind? You've watched too much TV, little guy. My girl has such a hot temper, it's rare for someone to be willing to marry her. I'm so happy, how could I give up on you so easily?"

"That's not right! How could you not follow the routine?" Lin Tao's mouth twitched involuntarily. He stared at Tian Zhenyuan with a mixture of helplessness and amusement, but his heart was like a surging tide, speculating on the true intentions of this old fox in front of him. "This old fox didn't come to make me leave Tian Tian, ​​so what exactly is his motive?"

Soon, Tian Zhenyuan's words answered his doubts.

"Okay, old man, I won't beat around the bush with you anymore." Tian Zhenyuan suppressed his smile and replaced it with a serious expression. "If you want money, I will give it to you, but I need you to agree to one request of mine."

"Requests? What requests?" Lin Tao asked in a puzzled manner.

"It's very simple, just continue your current relationship, no matter whether it is real or fake." At this point, Tian Zhenyuan's tone became unusually firm, and his eyes were like two sharp knives piercing deep into Lin Tao's heart.

Lin Tao fell silent upon hearing this. He crossed his fingers and looked at Tian Zhenyuan seriously, but he seemed to understand the meaning of his words in his heart.