"You say you don't want me to break up your daughter and son-in-law just because they're deeply in love, and it'd be a pity to separate them. But if they aren't as happy together as you think, would you still want them to stay together?"
If they are together not because of love, Chen Jingtian would never agree to let his daughter fall into the hands of a scoundrel.
Think about it, isn't this like pushing your own daughter into a pit of fire?
"Of course, I won't let them be together. What scheme are you plotting now? I'm telling you, if you dare to play tricks and ruin my daughter's happiness, even if North Island and East Island can't cooperate, I won't let you off."
Chen Jingtian said through gritted teeth.
Tang Rao is the first young person he couldn't see through. Precisely because he couldn't understand him completely, he is even more concerned that every step Tang Rao takes is filled with conspiracy and ulterior motives.
"Whether or not you let me off doesn't matter. At your age, shouldn't you first think about letting yourself off? Why let me off? It's unnecessary."
Tang Rao never needs anyone to let him off; he prefers someone to bring it on.
"All I want is your daughter. For your daughter, I have to wade into muddy waters to prove to you that your son-in-law is not suitable for your daughter at all. Is that easy for me?"
Tang Rao's words made some sense, but no matter how reasonable it was, when it came to Chen Jingtian related to his daughter, he dared not ignore it for a moment.
"Anyway, no matter what you do, you must not harm my daughter, or I'll come after you."
This is Chen Jingtian's bottom line. If Tang Rao's actions cross this line, then his identity would no longer be that of the East Island Master; he is first and foremost a father, and a father's priority is always his children.
"Got it. I've never seen such a nagging dad like you!"
Tang Rao gave Chen Jingtian a sideways glance. If it weren't for considering that Chen Jingtian is his future father-in-law, he would say a few more words to make Chen Jingtian lose his face.
"You! I won't stoop to your level, kid!"
Chen Jingtian was quite upset. Seeing Tang Rao grin so brightly, no matter how good his temper is, he couldn't feel at ease.
"Where is Chen Jingtian's daughter at this time?"
After temporarily leaving Chen Jingtian's place, Tang Rao immediately found Geng Bucuo to ask about his future wife's whereabouts.
"Of course, she's on East Island. The couple is doing just fine on East Island. Boss, of all people, you choose to go after someone who's already taken. Isn't this harming two people?"
Having suffered a heartache, Geng Bucuo naturally knew how bad the feeling was. Hurting two people felt painful and cruel, even when thinking about it.
"Of course, after all the groundwork I've laid, the only thing I want is to marry his daughter. There's no way I can give up now, right?"
Tang Rao could give up on many things, but not the Island Master's daughter.
The secrets Tang Rao knew couldn't be told to a third person. As for why Wu Suowei said he wanted to marry the Island Master's daughter, even now, Tang Rao wasn't too sure of the reason.
"But their relationship is so good, can't you consider giving them a good life?"
Geng Bucuo brought back information from his investigation, but at the same time, he still wanted to advise Tang Rao. Taking one wrong step could lead to many more, and if it's known to be a mistake yet you continue, it wouldn't mean much.
"I'm saving someone's life, which is more meritorious than building a pagoda. How do you know these two are truly in love? If they're not, what I'm doing is for her own good, giving her a better future. See how noble I am!"
If Tang Rao wasn't his boss, Geng Bucuo would have already punched Tang Rao on the head.
Isn't this a classic example of a scoundrel?
So many girls like him, but he refuses them all. Rao Linger is just one example.
A girl from Central Island, someone other wealthy young men from other islands wouldn't even dare to think about, chased Tang Rao from Central Island to North Island, and declared that if Tang Rao didn't agree, she'd pursue him to the end, tirelessly and unyieldingly.
As for the East Island Master's daughter, Tang Rao couldn't even say they've met by chance — they haven't met at all. Yet he dares to chase her and acts like if he can't win her over, he'll break them up.
"What are you thinking about all day, boss? As a mere mortal, I can't fathom your mind. You're strong, much stronger than us underlings."
Geng Bucuo had nothing more to say. No one could change the decisions their boss made unless the world turned upside down or Tang Rao had an epiphany in his dreams one day!
"Of course, you're not as strong as I am. If you were, I'd let you take my position as boss. Would you want it?"
Geng Bucuo quickly shook his head: "Even if you give it to me, I don't want it. Being a boss, you have to think about everything all the time, it gives me a headache. No, thank you."
"You're given a chance to be the boss, and you're unwilling. If I went out and asked outside the Kao Shan Sect, do you know how many people would want this position of mine? Yet you find it distasteful. I really wonder what you find distasteful about it?"
Tang Rao said this, but he knew better than anyone else that the brothers he's led from the start were most loyal to him, and Geng Bucuo preferred being an underling because he knew he could gain more that way than by being the boss.
Plus, he might not be able to hold on to Tang Rao's position for long.
Someone without ability, even if they got Tang Rao's position, would still be unqualified. In the end, they'd be ousted. So, saying more or doing more is not as sound as following Tang Rao faithfully.
"Being the boss isn't as enjoyable as following the boss. Your unique mindset suits you perfectly for the role. I'm not as impressive as you, so I'll pass. I'm not in the same league as you. Just learning from you sometimes is gratifying enough."
Hearing so much honesty from Geng Bucuo for the first time, Tang Rao felt proud yet slightly embarrassed.
If his brother says these things, it must be truly heartfelt and unbiased, which made him feel he should be more sincere in how he treated his child.
"I didn't form a friendship with you in vain. On my wedding day, I'll definitely have you drink a few more cups."
Tang Rao patted Geng Bucuo's shoulder and lightly lifted him off the ground a couple of times before putting him down again.
The way of expressing gratitude was so unique it almost made Geng Bucuo at a loss whether to laugh or to cry.
"Well, I'm really grateful to you, Boss. It truly moved me to tears."
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