Huo Zhixing looked at the comments on his phone, a dark look flashing across his eyes.

A new store wouldn't attract this much attention; the only possibility is, as Jiang Can said, that someone is sabotaging it behind the scenes.

These comments are clearly the work of paid trolls, maliciously giving negative reviews.

Huo Zhixing had also suspected Lu Lishan, but the thought only flashed through his mind before he dismissed it.

Given Lu Lishan's personality and status, he wouldn't resort to such a low-level and roundabout method.

Moreover, this tactic looks like a petty squabble between women. If Lu Lishan really wanted to deal with him, he could simply declare war.

It's not like what our competitors did. There are indeed many coffee shops around here, but each has its own characteristics and its own fixed customer base, and everyone generally gets along peacefully.

Therefore, the people who hired online trolls to slander them are likely targeting Jiang Can...

Huo Zhixing's answer gradually became clear, but seeing his young wife's worried face, he still smiled and took the responsibility upon himself.

"Your analysis is correct. I have offended quite a few people in the past, and I don't know who took the opportunity to retaliate."

His voice was slightly hoarse, "Wife, it's my fault for causing you trouble again."

"What are you saying!" Jiang Can looked at him seriously and gently rubbed his face with her two small hands.

She can't stand anyone saying her husband is useless, even if it's just him!

"My husband is the most capable man in the world! When problems arise, we should try to solve them, not dwell on the past, right?"

"But my past might be a shadow over both of us for the rest of our lives."

"So what?" Jiang Can smiled. "Whether it's a shadow or a storm, I'm your wife, and I'll bear it all with you! I was prepared for this from the day I married you!"

"real?"

Huo Zhixing's eyes flickered slightly.

"Silly husband, of course it's true!" Jiang Can tiptoed and rubbed her nose against his. "I can't possibly separate you from your past, only wanting this part of you and not that part, can I?"

"You accept me regardless of my past identity?"

"Of course! Why are you talking nonsense today?"

He stared at her blankly, then suddenly smiled with relief.

The heavy weight on Huo Zhixing's heart seemed to slowly lift away.

The sunset that day was exceptionally beautiful, and the courtyard was filled with vibrant purple irises in full bloom, their sweet fragrance permeating the air.

There were no customers in the shop, but Huo Zhixing was so happy he was practically floating on air.

Jiang Can looked at him strangely, not understanding what was wrong with this man.

"Honey, are you even listening to what I'm saying?"

Huo Zhixing then came to his senses, "Hmm?"

Jiang Can said helplessly, "As I just said, the solution I've come up with is to spend some money to have these negative reviews removed! As for how much it will cost and what kind of person I need to find, I'll have to find out more!"

"No need to ask around, leave this to me."

"What?"

Huo Zhixing paused for a moment, then explained in a low voice, "This...this is what a man should do, so don't worry about it."

Jiang Can chuckled softly and nestled against him like a little bird.

With him around, she felt completely safe.

Business was terrible those few days; the desserts were left in the shop window to mold and still couldn't be sold.

Jiang Can was afraid that the coffee beans would get damp, so she would take them out to air them out every day, and the shop was often filled with the aroma of coffee beans.

Even though she put up a buy-one-get-one-free sign, no one came to buy coffee.

Tourists passing by would point and whisper among themselves, then quickly run away, as if they had been tainted by something unclean.

Jiang Can was extremely anxious, but this situation suited Huo Zhixing's wishes quite well.

He couldn't be bothered to make coffee for his guests.

He just wanted to be with her every day, wishing that it was just the two of them in the shop.

However, to please Jiang Can, he still asked Ye Chen to investigate. The results were as he expected—"Third Brother, I consulted several new media companies, and they quickly retrieved the data. The data shows that these online trolls all come from the Jiang Group."

"Heh, so it really was Jiang Yao who did it?"

"Anyway, the account used to pay the online trolls is the Jiang family's financial account."

Besides Jiang Yao, who else in the Jiang family would do something so brainless?

Huo Zhixing pinched the bridge of his nose and hung up the phone.

He disdained to oppose the Jiang family, and the Jiang family was no match for him.

But he cares about Jiang Can...

"Third Brother," Ye Chen said in a low voice, "If you want to deal with the Jiang family, it's not difficult at all. Just give them a taste of their own medicine!"

Huo Zhixing remained silent and hung up the phone.

There was still no one in the shop that day. Jiang Can told him to go home and rest, while he stayed in the shop. However, not long after, they heard a commotion outside the courtyard gate.

"You all see this, right? This is our second young lady's shop!"

Jiang Can's heart tightened.

That sarcastic voice was laced with barbs; it was unmistakably Jiang Yao's!

"Young Miss, the reputation here is terrible right now. I've seen it all online!"

"Yeah, are we going to go in for coffee again today?"

"So what?" Jiang Yao sneered. "This is my sister's shop, after all. You should help her out! Her husband used to be in jail, but he's turned over a new leaf now. It's not easy for him!"

"But our second young lady has it even harder, having to guard that person all day long and treating him like a treasure!"

Those colleagues all covered their faces and laughed.

Hearing these words from inside the house, Jiang Can clenched her fists. A moment later, she went outside, carrying a bag of wastewater from cleaning the coffee machine, and then splashed it into the yard…

"Ah!" Jiang Yao screamed and hurriedly dodged away.

The water almost splashed all over her.

"Jiang Can, are you out of your mind?!"

"Oh, sister's here." Jiang Can smiled gently. "I'm so sorry, I thought I heard a dog barking just now, and I was worried that the stray dogs would trample the flowers in my yard, so I came out to check."

Jiang Yao glared at her angrily.

To be honest, the café has a really nice ambiance. She's studying design and has always wanted a studio, but Jiang Mingyuan doesn't support her.

If she could get rid of Jiang Can and take over the house, her studio would be settled...

She's already halfway there; the online trolls she hired are starting to show results. But the place will soon go bankrupt due to poor management.

She'll take over then, and Jiang Can will have no choice but to pack his bags and leave!

Jiang Yao snorted coldly, and when she looked at Jiang Can again, her gaze became more sinister and vicious.

"Little sister, I heard business hasn't been good lately?" She swayed her hips as she walked towards Jiang Can. "I've seen what's going on online too, haha, don't take it to heart!"

"If you ask me, Gu Mang is completely unreliable. In crucial moments, you still have to rely on your family! Isn't your sister here to support you today?"

"Please make yourselves at home!" Jiang Yao winked at the people behind her. "We're here to support my sister today, so whatever you want to drink is on me!"

As they spoke, the group rushed into the house and sat down.

Jiang Can frowned, her expression one of disgust.

Jiang Yao is really that kind? Ha, this acting is so fake!