This is completely different from what he had planned.
Wasn't Gu Lingling supposed to be deeply grateful? Wasn't she supposed to be a little scared that he would spill the beans? Wasn't she supposed to beg him to keep it a secret?
Unexpectedly, she was so defiant, and turned the tables on him just like that.
Clearly, he came when Gu Chunhai wasn't home, but ended up being caught by Gu Chunhai, and not just him, but also Gu Tongzhou.
Gu Chunhai and Gu Tongzhou grew up together wearing split pants, and Gu Chunhai is different now—he's basically a wife's pawn.
Letting these two know he had a talk with Gu Lingling, even with a hint of threat, it's no surprise they would want to tear him apart.
"Village chief, uncle, I didn't mean that." Tao Zhiran hurriedly waved his hand, anxiously explaining, "I was just afraid that some people might see and treat Lingling badly, so I kindly reminded her."
