61: Chapter 61 Meeting the Father-in-Law

As the first student to pass the test, and with Wen Xi and the others not yet out, Lin Ye could only find a shady spot at the school gate to wait for his little rich girl to emerge...

If he didn't wait for his little rich girl, Lin Ye wouldn't dare to step foot into her house...

Lin Ye couldn't figure out why this old guy would suddenly think of inviting him to dinner...

It seemed his offensive towards Wen Xi this month had been too aggressive, to the point where he was practically offering himself up...

Thinking about the scenes that might unfold at the rich girl's house, Lin Ye felt his scalp tingle; after all, he had "plucked" the little cabbage of their family...

"I'll give you one trillion faith points to leave my daughter?"

Probably not, though; this month, the old guy hadn't made any moves to suppress him...

If he really had a problem with him, he wouldn't be standing here perfectly fine right now...

"I'm here, I'm here! Have you been waiting long?"

While Lin Ye was still lost in wild thoughts, Wen Xi had already appeared behind him without him noticing, snapping him back to reality...

Just take it one step at a time; this old guy surely wouldn't beat him to death, right...

Following Wen Xi to a small three-story villa, this was her home here. The villa wasn't large, covering only a bit over 300 square meters. It seemed Wen Xi's father still preferred a small, family-style life...

After all, Wen Xi's mother was away working hard all year round, and only she and her father lived together at home...

Seeing Lin Ye's hesitant expression, Wen Xi couldn't help but find it amusing. When you were teasing me this month, you certainly didn't look like this...

"Alright, we're at my front door now, hurry and come in..."

As she spoke, Wen Xi pushed open the door, took Lin Ye by the arm, and dragged him inside...

As soon as Lin Ye stepped inside... he saw a young man sitting on the sofa, quietly drinking tea. He wouldn't be foolish enough to think this young man was Wen Xi's brother or anything of the sort...

Startled, he immediately blurted out, "Greetings, Father-in-law!"

The scene fell into sudden silence. Wen Xi blushed, but she didn't stop Lin Ye's actions, merely watching her father's expression with curiosity...

Wen Cheng's expression remained calm, though his hand tightened slightly on the teacup. This kid had quite a lot of nerve; no wonder he was able to win his precious daughter's heart...

However, Wen Cheng had no intention of breaking them up. At his level... there was no longer a need to use his daughter for political marriages or anything of that sort. He himself had started as a poor boy before finally winning his beautiful wife...

Still, Wen Cheng maintained the appropriate attitude. "Kid, it's a bit too early to be calling me Father-in-law, don't you think..."

Hearing this, Lin Ye, who was still immersed in the tense atmosphere, immediately snapped back to reality and changed his words, "Uncle..."

Seeing the expression on Wen Xi's father's face, Lin Ye felt a surge of joy—there was a chance... It seemed he was actually quite well-regarded in the eyes of Wen Xi's father...

"Mm, relax... There's no ulterior motive for inviting you over today; it's just a simple meal..."

Wen Cheng also appreciated Lin Ye's well-behaved demeanor. He knew of Lin Ye's grades at school; calling him a genius felt like an understatement...

It was precisely because he was such a genius and yet could maintain his original humble attitude that made him so precious. People with this kind of personality survived longer in the Outer Realms, and he certainly didn't want his daughter to be a widow...

Thinking of those bratty kids at Wen Xi's grandmother's place, Wen Cheng felt a headache coming on; no matter how much he beat them, he couldn't change their nature... They were incredibly arrogant with just a little bit of talent. If it weren't for Wen Xi's grandmother's strength, they would have been taught a lesson long ago. Geniuses were never in short supply in the Main World...

This time, the meal was prepared by Wen Xi. It was simple, without any grand feasts, just a few home-cooked dishes...

There was only one maid and one butler in the house. Wen Cheng didn't like bringing Believers from his Divine Realm... to the Main World to serve him at home...

The three of them sat at the table eating in silence, with Wen Xi practically burying her little head in her rice bowl. Only Wen Cheng would ask Lin Ye a few questions from time to time...

Both of them were a bit awkward—Lin Ye was meeting his father-in-law for the first time, and Wen Cheng was meeting his prospective son-in-law for the first time... They just forced the conversation; as long as his daughter liked him, it was fine...

After the three finished this "heartwarming" lunch, Wen Cheng suddenly said to Wen Xi, "Go and bring down the small package I left upstairs; it's in the room..."

Seeing her father suddenly find a reason to send her away, it was obvious he had something to say to Lin Ye. The atmosphere during the meal had been quite good, so they should get along well, right... Probably...

Although Wen Xi was a bit curious, she obediently listened to her father and went upstairs...

After seeing Wen Xi go upstairs, Wen Cheng poured Lin Ye a cup of tea, which immediately caught Lin Ye off guard... What was this old guy doing? He wasn't planning to warn him, was he...

Suddenly, he felt a pat on his shoulder. "I've looked into some of your grades at school; you've kept things quite hidden, kid..."

Hearing this... Lin Ye didn't know what he was trying to express, so he simply remained silent. Whether he was "deep"... only Wen Xi would know in the future...

"I have no intention of prying into your background; everyone has their own opportunities... You don't seem to like showing off. What I want to say is, you don't need to cover up your talent. Unleash it to your heart's content; it would be best if you could even get the gaia consciousness to focus its gaze on you—there are many benefits..."

Hearing the words "many benefits," Lin Ye's eyes lit up. If even Wen Xi's father, who possessed great divine power, said there were many benefits, how much could there actually be...

"I'm afraid that if I'm too much of a genius, someone will dislike me and mess with me... My little arms and legs can't handle that..."

Seeing that Wen Cheng had laid his cards on the table, Lin Ye also voiced his concerns... Ever since he learned from his father that the Main World wasn't entirely safe, Lin Ye's mindset had shifted somewhat...

Seeing Lin Ye acting like an ostrich, Wen Cheng found it somewhat amusing. A genius who was timid and cautious because his talent was too monstrous... He couldn't say whether this mindset was right or wrong, but generally, people like this lived longer...

"Don't worry about these things. Just focus on unleashing your talent; I will handle the rest... Even if I can't resolve it, Wen Xi's grandmother is no pushover; she's been talking about you constantly lately... Besides, this world isn't so dangerous that it can't accommodate the growth of a genius like you..."

Hearing this, Lin Ye was stunned. So, he had a clear, powerful background now?