After marrying the fierce god, her handsome young husband was pampered to the extreme.

But he didn't know how to tell Wu Ren. He couldn't just tell him directly, "Let's separate for a while," or "Don't come here recently."

He couldn't bring himself to say either of them.

Wu Ren noticed Lin Ling's sullen mood.

He simply didn't know why Lin Ling was unhappy.

The shop is doing very well; logically, I should be happy.

When asked what's wrong, he would just shake his head and say nothing's wrong.

Wu Ren was very distressed.

That day, the enthusiastic young man came again.

"Uren, the weather is nice today, let's go out and play."

"I'm not going."

Tong Yan pouted, "Why not go? There's no one in the shop today anyway."

"I won't go with you," Wu Ren said. "If you're not going to buy anything, then get out."

Tong Yan was already used to Wu Ren's indifference. "Who said I wouldn't buy anything? I'll take care of everything in the shop. Just come out and play with me for a while."

"I'm not going," Wu Ren said. "Besides, there's a purchase limit at this store; you can only buy a maximum of three items."

"Tch," Tong Yan said, "You know I didn't really come here to buy anything."

"I don't know," Wu Ren said. "Since you're not buying, then get out."

"How heartless," Tong Yan said. "But you looked so cool when you rejected me."

As he spoke, his bright, large eyes stared intently at the man.

He made no attempt to hide it, seemingly not finding it a shameful thing to talk about.

Wu Ren felt a headache coming on.

If Lin Ling hadn't forbidden him from doing anything in the shop, he would have personally dragged the guy out.

"Wu Ren~ Look at me!" Tong Yan said, looking aggrieved. "Are you not looking at me because I'm not pretty?"

Tong Yan has a very noble appearance with exquisite features. In terms of appearance alone, he is much better looking than Lin Ling.

Wu Ren ignored him and simply lay down in his designated spot to sleep.

Tong Yan mustered her courage and tugged at Wu Ren's sleeve. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, she called out softly, "Brother Wu Ren~"

The voice was so sweet that Lin Ling trembled.

That's way too intimate.

Tong Yan even gave Lin Ling a provocative look.

Lin Ling felt extremely uncomfortable, but he didn't want to say a word.

Despite a voice in his heart telling him: kick him out and make him stay away from Wu Ren from now on.

Unfortunately, he still had his senses and realized that he had no connection with Wu Ren.

At most, they can only be considered friends.

Who Wu Ren likes, or who likes him, is none of his business.

Lin Ling's mind wandered, and the needle and thread in her hands became completely tangled.

Tong Yan, however, was adding fuel to the fire, saying, "Why don't you come work at my shop? I'll make you the manager; it'll definitely be better than what you're doing now."

Wu Ren didn't even open his eyes, and said, "No need."

Tong Yan sighed, "You don't like me, and you don't like my family background either. What kind of guy do you like...?"

"It's none of your business," Wu Ren added. "Anyway, it won't be you."

Tong Yan stomped her foot, and ran out in anger.

He secretly glanced back several times to make sure no one was following him before turning around and heading to the princess's residence.

Pearl asked, "How is it?"

Tong Yan said, "I've been pursuing him for so long, but he still hasn't made any move."

He took a sip of tea and continued, "Princess, I think this white-haired man truly likes Young Master Lin."

The story begins the day before Xiaoxiu'er's one-month celebration.

That night, after Pearl had put Xiaoxiu to sleep, Zhao Duo told him some news.

"Pearl, Wu Ren is here."

Pearl was quite shocked. "Didn't he go back? Why is he back again?"

He said…

"What did he say?"

Zhao Duo seemed somewhat hesitant to speak, "Uh..."

Pearl stared at him suspiciously. "Speak."

Zhao Duo said, "He said he came here this time because of Lingling."

Pearl suddenly opened her eyes wide.

Then, he rolled up his sleeves and said, "I think he's just a toad trying to eat swan meat. He's only dared to covet our Lingling now that life's good enough for him."

"Calm down." Zhao Duo held Pearl in his arms and coaxed her gently, "Sweetie, let's see what Lingling thinks before we make a decision."

Pearl immediately went limp in her husband's arms. "That's right. If Lingling is determined to run away with Bai Mao, it's not impossible."

Zhao Duo said, "If Lingling likes him too, then everyone will be happy. If Lingling doesn't like him, it's not too late to kick him out of the Southwest."

Pearl nodded, wriggled in her husband's arms to find a comfortable position, and hooked her arms around his neck. "Brother, am I heavy?"

After giving birth, and having just finished her postpartum confinement period, Pearl felt like her body was all flesh.

Zhao Duo kissed his husband's cheek. "It's not heavy. Our Pearl is a light and airy little boy."

Pearl laughed and punched him lightly, "You're not allowed to repeat what I said when I was little."

Zhao Duo absentmindedly hummed in response.

This commotion is the young master's silent rebellion against his husband.

After all, her husband has been adorable since he was a child, so it's worth mentioning.

Pearl glared at him. "Hmm?"

Zhao Duo immediately changed his mind and said, "Okay, I won't say."

"That's more like it." Pearl leaned against her husband's chest. "But Lingling is introverted and likes to keep everything to herself. It seems I need to find an opportunity to sound him out."

And so, this scene unfolded.

At this moment, Pearl had no idea that the scheme he used to probe Lingling's feelings would become a catalyst for their relationship.

Tong Yan said, "Although Young Master Lin didn't say anything, I could tell he was jealous."

Pearl handed over the box. "This is your payment."

Tong Yan happily put the silver away. "Princess, I think that white-haired man is a loyal and righteous person, someone I can entrust with my affairs."

"We don't need you anymore. You can leave." Pearl waved her hand. "See the guest out."

Tong Yan wasn't angry; he took the money and left Wuling County that very night.

He liked money, so he took the deal without hesitation.

Some people are born into royalty, and even if they do nothing, they still have plenty of money.

But he was just a handsome young man, penniless, with only good looks.

Money earned without having to sacrifice himself was the best deal he could get.

After Tong Yan left, Pearl stood in a daze for a while.

Although he had discussed this matter with Su Han beforehand, his intention was to test Wu Ren.

But Lingling was saddened by this, and he felt bad too.

It seems I need to find an opportunity to tell Lingling about this.

Lin Ling originally thought it would take her a long time to figure out her feelings, but sometimes enlightenment comes so suddenly.

Strangely enough, when Tong Yan came to see Wu Ren every day before, Lin Ling felt nothing except for feeling a little uncomfortable.

But when Tong Yan stopped coming, he realized that he might have a little bit of a crush on Wu Ren.