Chapter 1775 - 1774: A Man Is Reluctant to Insult the Hand That Feeds Him

"Dad really hasn't heard about it. We've been in the council hall all along. Initially, we were supposed to attend a banquet, but as soon as we arrived, we ran into acquaintances. Plus, recently there have been many affairs with the Central Island people. It was a rare chance for everyone to gather, so wouldn't it be a pity to let it slip away lightly?"

So that's how it is. Presumably, after they were done, those attending the banquet probably all left one by one.

And considering the Lin Family isn't foolish, the Rao Family's daughter getting bullied on Lin Family's turf, no matter how you see it, the Lin Family has responsibilities and obligations to protect the Rao Family.

Not to mention claiming Lin Zhen stood up for Rao Linger, just getting the Rao Family's forgiveness and not being blamed by them is already quite good. Why would one deliberately inform the old man that Rao Linger got hit? Wouldn't that purposely create enmity?

"So when you said you got beaten, it happened at the Lin Family's place? That old Lin is such a relic, my daughter gets hit and he doesn't even tell me. If his son suffers loss outside, I won't go help him."

Rao Linger saw the old man's angry expression, not seeming fake, which lifted a bit of disappointment from her heart.

"Tang Rao, see, my dad does care about me."

Rao Linger couldn't let Tang Rao get too cocky, so she needed to curb his arrogance a bit first.

"Yeah, he should care about you. You almost got assassinated on your way home, and your life was in danger. If I hadn't intervened to save you, your dad would be caring for your corpse now, not you, the person!"

Was it really that serious?

Rao Linger pouted; she didn't want to mention she got ambushed again just so Tang Rao wouldn't feel Rao Linger owed him her life.

"Linger, is this true? Do you know who sent people to ambush you?"

Unlike his earlier casual manner of speaking, the old man, having experienced life and death, exuded an aura that even King Yan would fear. Even Tang Rao couldn't help but step back two paces.

"Old man, take a moment to breathe. It's nothing major, just a little jealousy war between girls over a guy. Aside from being a bit dangerous, it's really not much."

A bit dangerous?

Tang Rao wondered what else should there be, along with the danger, to get them to pay attention?

"Ridiculous, fighting over a man with such underhanded methods, whoever it is, Tang Rao is the only son-in-law I approve, no matter which woman fancies him, it won't do. Daughter, don't worry, the man you fancy, dad will certainly fulfill for you!"

Nani?

Tang Rao and Rao Linger were both dazed, even thinking their ears simultaneously had issues.

"Old man, wake up, could you really think those women made a move on this guy because they fancy me?"

Tang Rao had to quickly clarify, or else he'd face consequences beyond what he could handle.

"Isn't that so?"

Aside from Tang Rao, the men around Rao Linger were few, and among the few he knew, none matched Rao Linger.

"Of course not. Look, your daughter's blissful face suggests she must fancy someone like Lin Zhen, a standout among men. We neither come from Central Island nor are as outstanding as Lin Zhen. Why push our fate in one direction?"

Tang Rao's explanation was clear enough; if still unclear, then Tang Rao's way of expressing was at fault.

To prevent the old man from matchmaking wrongly, Tang Rao dared not even admit his own merits.

As a sought-after man, Tang Rao's heart was utterly tormented.

"Dream on, you, having nothing and still loving to brag. Missy gives you the time of day, that's your fortune. Don't be oblivious to favors; watch out, or I might ruin you, and we'll see how much your mouth can run then!"

When Rao Linger couldn't win in words, her favorite thing was to use force. Although when she did, she ended up being the bullied one, she seemed naturally resilient, even Zhou Zhou sometimes didn't know what to say to her.

"Alright then, liking me isn't anything to be ashamed of. But let's first discuss you and Lin Zhen, and those women. After explaining to your dad, it's not too late to talk about liking me. Anyway, I couldn't care less whether you like me or not."

What's Tang Rao doing here, verbal violence?

The old man, fortunately, didn't mind Tang Rao's verbal jabs. His sole concern was whether Rao Linger suffered any real harm at the Lin Family or on the way.

"Who are those women that hit you? Tang Rao is right. Dad will first avenge you, and then we'll talk about you, Lin Zhen, and Tang Rao."

Why is it back to Tang Rao again?

He's already told the old man and Rao Linger that he has many wives and children at home. Even if circumstances allow, he wouldn't take another woman.

Yet, looking at the old man's expression now clearly showed Tang Rao was being calculated in.

"What does this have to do with me! I have nothing to do with it."

Tang Rao panicked, he needed to be frank and extricate himself first.

"Rao Linger, I'm not handling your family affairs. I only want to leave Central Island, go back to my hometown. We're straightforward people, and staying here just brings you unhappiness. Better if I'm not seen, just send me back."

"No."

"No!"

Rao Linger and the old man both rejected, sounding like it was pre-discussed.

"Aren't you Central Island natives disdainful of people from other islands? I'm so fortunate, accidentally winning affection, and now wanting to leave, I actually can't."

"Anyway, you can't leave. When I feel better, I'll consider sending you away."

Rao Linger didn't want Tang Rao to leave because suddenly not seeing Tang Rao was unsettling. The old man didn't want Tang Rao to leave, fearing he'd never taste such good donuts again.

"Old man, think it over. I still have many donuts. If you let me go now, I'll leave you every single one. They'll be better than anything you've ever eaten!"

It's precisely because of donuts that they don't want Tang Rao to leave? Tang Rao stated it outright, avoiding speaking in riddles.

"What? Dad, now I know why you suddenly care about Tang Rao, always asking where he is and wants to stay, you've had an ulterior motive planned all along."

If that motive were slightly bigger, Rao Linger's heart could accept it. But unexpectedly, Tang Rao, with just a donut, fooled such a formidable, cantankerous old man.

Feeling embarrassed about softening for food at his age, the old man scratched his head, trying not to let Rao Linger think that way.