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at night.

The Zhang family's living room was quiet.

Zhang Yifan sat alone on the sofa.

My fingertips unconsciously caressed my phone.

He fell into deep thought.

He had just finished his date with Shen Zhiyi and had only been home for a short while.

This should have been a relaxed and joyful state of mind.

But his anxiety did not dissipate in the slightest.

The more I thought about it, the more something seemed off.

In Zhang Yifan's understanding.

Shen Chuan is a cunning old fox.

She stole his precious daughter away herself.

The other party didn't cause trouble or make things difficult, which doesn't fit their persona at all.

Any normal father-in-law would be an example.

They've long been using all sorts of tricks, sarcastic remarks, and setting up obstacles at every turn.

But the reality of the past two days has completely overturned his predictions.

These past two days, he's been going out every day to meet up with Shen Zhiyi.

Eight out of ten times when I go out, I run into Shen Chuan.

Every time they met, the other party remained unusually calm.

There was no harsh reprimand, no deliberate harassment.

They didn't try to break them up for any reason.

At most, he would just give a faint, cold snort.

Just a few casual words of advice to keep the conversation going.

"Take good care of Zhiyi and come home early tonight."

After giving the instructions, they let them pass directly.

He was allowed to take Shen Zhiyi out for sightseeing.

The entire process was free of obstacles, targeted interference, and tricks.

It was too calm, eerily gentle.

The more Zhang Yifan thought about it, the more his scalp tingled.

In the adult world, too much stability is the biggest problem.

Anything abnormal is a sign of evil!

The quieter the father-in-law is, the more he seems to be up to something!

He was 100% certain.

Shen Chuan is definitely brewing a backup plan in secret.

They were just waiting for me to let my guard down so they could deliver a fatal blow.

Otherwise, this absurd change in attitude is simply inexplicable.

Amidst a flurry of thoughts, an idea suddenly popped into my head.

Or should we just use our influence over people's reputation?

Take control of Shen Chuan with a single click.

To make this future father-in-law completely submit to him.

From then on, I followed my own will and never resorted to underhanded tactics again.

The idea had barely formed in his mind when Zhang Yifan immediately rejected it.

While cheat codes may seem appealing, the long-term consequences can be severe.

Its power is too overwhelming.

The slightest mistake could completely alter Shen Chuan's character.

What a shrewd and calculating old fox.

What if one's mindset is forcibly changed by an ability?

It directly caused him to develop a mental breakdown and a drastic change in personality.

It will only get more complicated from here on out.

Furthermore, he is physically capable enough to fight.

She has good looks, a great personality, and great abilities.

You need a cheat code to win over a girl and manage to get past her father-in-law.

Utterly useless behavior!

The real way to beat the game is never by using cheats to crush the opponent.

You have to win over your father-in-law through your own hard work and ability.

Only by winning without relying on any external forces can one achieve a dignified victory.

I understand the reasoning, but I still feel uncertain.

Shen Chuan, that old fox, is too cunning.

His thoughts were so well hidden that he couldn't figure them out at all.

Just as Zhang Yifan was secretly struggling with this and couldn't figure it out...

A slight noise came from the entrance hall.

Zhang Rongshan was dressed neatly in casual attire.

He had a huge fishing bag slung over his shoulder, all neatly packed.

Looks like they're getting ready to go night fishing.

He had only taken two steps when he caught sight of his son staring blankly at the sofa.

He looked listless and was clearly distracted.

Zhang Rongshan stopped and came closer.

"Yifan, what are you thinking about? You've been sitting here in a daze for ages."

Zhang Yifan snapped out of his daze upon hearing the sound and shook his head.

"Oh? It's nothing, Dad."

"I've been thinking that Uncle Shen seems to be treating me a little differently lately."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Rongshan immediately perked up.

My initial eagerness to go fishing vanished instantly.

He looked smug, and even straightened his back a bit.

"Ugh, I thought it was just a minor problem!"

"This is all thanks to your old man!"

Zhang Yifan was stunned on the spot, his face full of question marks.

???

He was completely dumbfounded.

"Dad, what are you doing?"

Zhang Rongshan coughed lightly twice, feigning nonchalance.

He maintained an air of keeping his achievements hidden.

"Your dad has lived for decades, don't I understand human relationships better than you?"

"I now know that Lao Shen is your future father-in-law."

"I'm afraid you're young and don't know how to handle things, and you might offend someone, which would delay your dating life."

"I specifically went online to pick out an expensive, top-of-the-line fishing gear set and delivered it directly to Lao Shen."

Zhang Yifan's pupils contracted slightly.

Zhang Rongshan continued.

"I told Lao Shen that this gift was carefully chosen by you."

"They were overjoyed when they received it, and kept praising you for being sensible, thoughtful, and respectful to the elderly."

After hearing this explanation, Zhang Yifan fell silent.

I felt a mix of emotions, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

He knew Shen Chuan's personality too well.

That old fox is meticulous and has an unbelievable insight into people and things.

How could she possibly believe that she would suddenly have a change of heart and try to please him by giving him expensive fishing gear?

It's highly likely that it was Dad's doing at a glance.

But he instantly understood all the key points.

Shen Chuan's unusual tolerance these past few days.

It wasn't that I was satisfied with myself, but that I was moved by my father.

Zhang Rongshan is honest and straightforward, with no ulterior motives.

A clumsy yet sincere gesture of goodwill is most likely to make this old fox lower his guard.

The two families' fathers got along well.

This is absolutely wonderful news for his relationship with Shen Zhiyi.

At least in the future, if something happens, someone will be there to back me up and support me.

Seeing my dad's smug look, waiting for praise.

Zhang Yifan couldn't bear to expose the truth.

I might as well go along with it and give my dad face.

"I really have to thank Dad."

"Luckily, you're experienced and thoughtful."

"Otherwise, I really wouldn't know how to deal with Uncle Shen."

Hearing his son's praise, Zhang Rongshan instantly became elated.

He patted his chest, brimming with confidence.

"Son, don't worry about it!"

"With your dad involved, you'll definitely have a sure thing winning over Old Shen!"

"My tactic is called 'fishing diplomacy'! Using small fish to catch big fish."

"This broadens our perspective, much like our old table tennis diplomacy with the US!"

Zhang Yifan's lips twitched slightly.

I really didn't expect my dad to elevate gift-giving to this level.

Wow...she really knows how to pat herself on the back...

Zhang Rongshan remained oblivious and continued to reveal more information.

"I've specially arranged to go night fishing with Lao Shen tonight! I'm taking him to my most treasured fishing spot."

"That place has lots of fish, a good environment, and few people. I don't usually tell people about it."

"Tonight, he must have a happy, comfortable, and enjoyable fishing experience!"

Zhang Yifan listened with a complicated expression and could only offer a polite word of advice.

"Dad, please be careful when you go out and come back soon."

"Don't worry! Your dad's been fishing for decades, I'm a pro!"

Zhang Rongshan waved his hand and casually pushed open the door to leave.

Watching my dad's departing figure.

Zhang Yifan felt a sudden warmth in his heart.

At that moment, he finally understood fatherly love.

They never use fancy words to express themselves.

They will always be the ones quietly contributing from behind the scenes.

The method was clumsy, even a bit old-fashioned.

But it's absolutely true.

It was precisely this somewhat clumsy operation by my dad that led to this.

It directly resolved his biggest emotional crisis.

This made Shen Chuan let go of most of his hostility and wariness towards him.

I am willing to interact with the Zhang family and have heart-to-heart talks with them.

This also means.

As long as he behaves himself, doesn't do anything reckless, and doesn't let Shen Zhiyi down.

I've basically passed the toughest hurdle with my father-in-law.

The heavy weight that had been hanging over my heart for days finally settled down.

All the pressure on my body instantly vanished.

Zhang Yifan let out a long sigh of relief, completely relaxing.

But just as he let go of all his worries...

My phone suddenly rang.

The phone rang abruptly.

It broke the tranquility of the living room.

Zhang Yifan casually picked up his phone.

I glanced at the caller ID; it was Zongwen.

Without thinking twice, he answered the phone.

Before he could even exchange pleasantries...

On the other end of the phone, Zong Wen's extremely serious and earnest voice immediately came through.

His tone was firm, without a trace of joking.

"Brother Fan, I want to be an internet celebrity!"