Mr. Gu's wife is a little naughty

In Lin Tao's office, the air seemed to freeze in the silence. The two people's eyes inadvertently intertwined, but they both tacitly chose to remain silent, allowing this subtle tension to slowly unfold in the space.

Lin Tao was actually very curious about the secret that Old Man Tian was talking about, but now it had come to the most critical moment, and he didn't want any mistakes to occur in the plan he had worked so hard to set up at the most critical moment.

But TX was like a knife hanging over his head. He didn't trust the man named Ibrahim. Although he said he was Lin Xueer's fiancé, and Lin Xueer was very likely his long-lost sister, Lin Tao was only speculating, but he couldn't let his guard down.

He frankly admitted that there was indeed a touch of gamble in this operation, but beneath that recklessness lay the most carefully considered and meticulously crafted plan. He knew that victory or defeat often depended on a single thought, so he chose not to take risks lightly. Instead, he cleverly planned, dispatching Liu Liu as an envoy to the front lines while he held his ground, preparing a final line of defense against the worst-case scenario.

The office door was pushed open, and Tian Tian rushed in, followed by Lao Mo who was originally guarding the door.

"Mr. Gu, I have something to ask you~" Tian Tiantian's words turned in her throat and she was speechless for a moment because she saw Tian Zhenyuan was also inside.

She had already guessed something when she saw Lao Mo outside, but she was still a little surprised after seeing it with her own eyes.

"Master, I couldn't stop the young lady..."

Lao Mo's words were filled with helplessness and self-blame. Just as he was about to continue, Tian Zhenyuan interrupted him with a gentle but unquestionable gesture. Then he bowed and retreated.

"Old Man Tian? Why are you here?" Tian Tian's voice was filled with a hint of playfulness and confusion. She casually dropped the delicate small bag on her shoulder on the soft sofa and approached with light steps.

Tian Zhenyuan's lips curled up into a doting smile, his eyes gleaming with love and doting. "Girl, when you saw your own father, why didn't you even call him 'Dad'? You kept calling him 'Old Man Tian', 'Old Man Tian' all day long. Aren't you afraid that outsiders will laugh at you and say that I, Tian Zhenyuan, am a bad parent?"

Lin Tao's eyes flickered subtly between the two of them, his mind secretly pondering, vaguely guessing something. Rumors were circulating that there was a feud between father and son, and that Tian Tian had been away from home for years because Tian Zhenyuan had married Jiang Lai. Now, it seemed that things weren't as they were.

"Of course I came here to discuss business with Mr. Gu. Could it be that I came here as a guest?" There was a hint of cunning in Tian Zhenyuan's words, but his eyes were fixed on Lin Tao.

"Talk about business? What business do you have to discuss?"

Tian Tian frowned slightly, her confusion evident in her words. Her gaze involuntarily turned to Lin Tao, as if seeking some resonance or answer.

Lin Tao seemed very calm, sitting there steadily, without any emotional fluctuations.

"Have you finished your discussion?" Tian Tian was not very interested in the business that Tian Zhenyuan talked about. She had something she wanted to ask.

Tian Zhenyuan looked at Lin Tao with a smile, his chubby face always wearing a seemingly warm smile.

"Whether the discussion is complete or not depends on whether Mr. Gu is willing to cooperate."

Lin Tao reached for the thermos, but just as he was about to reach it, he remembered it was empty. He withdrew his hand in frustration, then naturally folded it over his abdomen, rubbing it gently, a faint yet meaningful smile playing on his lips.

"I'm afraid I'll disappoint Chairman Tian. We don't plan to cooperate with anyone on the Nanshan project. Since Mingyi Capital has the ability to get involved in that project, they must have made the most thorough preparations. However, we still have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."

Tian Zhenyuan did not show any disappointment when he heard this. He looked at Lin Tao meaningfully again, and then he slowly stood up from his chair.

"In that case, there's no point for me to stay here any longer. However, if Mr. Gu ever wants to know about what I just mentioned, you can always come find me. I'm getting old, and I don't know when my brain will start to fail. It would be a real shame if I accidentally forgot something one day."

Tian Tian didn't understand what the two people were trying to say, but she didn't care about that right now. She was very anxious and wanted to know what happened to Sister Hong as soon as possible.

"Oh! Our President Gu is very busy. If you want to say something, just say it quickly. If you don't want to say it, just leave! We still have things to discuss here."

As Tian Tian spoke, she pulled Tian Zhenyuan's arm without saying a word and dragged him outside.

Tian Zhenyuan's hearty laughter echoed in the air when he heard this. He gently patted the back of Tian Tian's hand and said with a smile, "Girl, you are really becoming more and more opinionated. How come you have even learned to 'drive customers away'? There is no reason for you to be so ungrateful."

Lin Tao seemed to remember something and immediately stood up. "Chairman Tian, ​​please stay."

Tian Zhenyuan and Tian Tian stopped at the same time, turned around, and looked at Lin Tao.

Lin Tao frowned and thought for a moment, as if he were making a difficult decision. After a moment's silence, he finally spoke, his voice carrying a subtle hint of determination.

"After the auction, I'd like to find time to talk to Chairman Tian."

Tian Zhenyuan still had that gentle yet profound smile on his face. His gaze shifted between the anxious Tian Tian and the calm and reserved Lin Tao. Finally, he nodded gently, his voice full of sincerity: "I'm at your service anytime, Mr. Gu. What I said before is valid forever."

Hearing this, Lin Tao smiled slightly, a smile that contained both relief and anticipation. He nodded gently in response, "Then Chairman Tian, ​​take care."

Seeing this, Tian Tian could no longer suppress her inner anxiety. Without waiting for Tian Zhenyuan to say any more pleasantries, she playfully pulled Tian Zhenyuan's arm, with a bit of coquettishness and urging. The two of them were drawn by her actions and slowly walked out.

"You little girl, you're pulling me out before I even finish what I'm saying. You're really getting more and more unreasonable."

At the elevator entrance, Tian Zhenyuan couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly. Tian Tian didn't care about that at all. Seeing that the elevator was about to come up, she simply left Tian Zhenyuan behind and ran towards the office.

Tian Zhenyuan witnessed this scene, forcing a wry smile into his lips and gently shaking his head. Then, his expression gradually grew serious. He remained silent for a moment, saying nothing more. He turned and stepped into the waiting elevator. The door slowly closed, isolating him from everything.

Lin Tao stood in his office, the huge floor-to-ceiling window seeming like a window through which he looked out upon the world, taking in the bustling and bustling city. His figure, elongated by the morning sun, seemed particularly lonely.

Tian Tian quietly walked in, only to see Lin Tao's back blending into the darkening sky outside the window, revealing a subtle depth. She asked directly, her voice tinged with urgency, "Boss Gu, when will Sister Hong be back?"

"Why are you asking this?" Lin Tao said softly without turning around, still looking at the scenery outside.

"Don't worry about it. I just want to know when she will be back." Tian Tian quietly walked behind Lin Tao, with a hint of imperceptible anxiety in her tone.

"I don't know either. We haven't been in touch since she went back." Lin Tao said while still looking outside.

"Then can I ask for a leave?" Tian Tian felt mixed emotions when she heard that. After hesitating for a moment, she finally mustered up the courage and asked softly.

Hearing this, Lin Tao slowly turned around, her slightly nervous figure reflected in his large sunglasses. "Ask for leave? Why? There must be a reasonable reason."