Those were well-chosen words. Gu Nancheng's expression softened a little more, and even Gu Yan's tightly pressed lips curved into a faint smile. She looked utterly happy.
Yun Che took a mouthful of rice, finding it laughable. He had only used his time-trace talent a little to see through all of Lin Heng's intentions.
Lin Heng had not even paid off his debts, yet he dared to make empty promises about a villa and a diamond ring. Only Gu Yan, blinded by her old feelings, could fail to see through such a cheap trick.
Halfway through the meal, Lin Heng began casually letting Gu Yan know that a project had left him with some cash-flow difficulties.
Just as he had expected, Gu Yan barely hesitated. She hugged his arm and chided him.
"We're going to get married. You should have told me about something this minor sooner. I'll transfer the money to your account in a little while."
"My Yan really is the best." Lin Heng's gentle smile remained, but inwardly, he could barely contain his excitement.
Gu Nancheng frowned slightly, but considering how much his daughter liked Lin Heng, he said nothing more.
Just when everyone thought the financial assistance had been settled, Yun Che, who had remained silent all this time, suddenly spoke in an indifferent tone.
"Brother-in-law Lin Heng, is it? I wonder whether Madam Lina knows about this?"
"Cough-!"
Hearing the words "Miss Lina," Lin Heng choked on his food, utterly shocked.
How did this useless little brother-in-law know his old baby's name? Was it a coincidence?
"What... what are you talking about? What Madam Lina?"
Lin Heng forced down his panic and tugged at the corners of his mouth, steadying his expression again, but beneath the table, his fingers curled involuntarily.
Yun Che set down