If he were to really fight Tang Qiwen, he would have nothing to offer and would only be suppressed by the other party.

Suddenly, he seemed to begin to understand the meaning behind his sister-in-law's and brother's words, and realized why they were scolding him.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Tao Jing continued, "I think someone like you could first endure the humiliation and pretend to make peace with him, then secretly investigate him, catch him red-handed, and launch a surprise attack!"

As she spoke, she gestured wildly, like a storyteller.

Then, with a lovesick air, she said, "That's how the characters in the novels I read are. They endure first, and then crush those who bully them when they become powerful. They're really amazing..."

Chen Yongliang originally thought that Tao Ran had asked Tao Jing to tell him these things, but after hearing the rest, he realized that the little girl had read too many storybooks, which was why she had so many strange ideas.

But he seemed to understand what "bearing humiliation and carrying heavy burdens" meant!

Just then, footsteps could be heard outside.

A moment later, the study door was pushed open.

Tao Jing was startled and hurriedly hid the storybook on the table behind her back, her face showing a bit of astonishment.

The more joy they had just felt, the more panicked they were now.

"Brother...brother..." Tao Jing cried out in a panic.

Tao Ran, with a cold face, reached out to Tao Jing and said in a cold voice, "Hand it over."

"What? Pay what?" Tao Jing feigned innocence, as if she really knew nothing.

Seeing that Tao Ran was a little angry, Chen Yongliang wanted to defend Tao Jing, but before he could speak, a look from her made him swallow his words.

"What did I tell you? You weren't allowed to look at those messy books, why didn't you listen!" Tao Ran's tone was extremely cold, and it was clear that he was genuinely angry.

Tao Jing's eyes reddened from the harsh words, and tears welled up in her eyes.

She pouted, slammed the storybook behind her onto the table, and shouted, "Fine, I won't read it then! Why are you yelling at me? I'm going to find my sister-in-law and tell her you yelled at me!"

"You..." Tao Ran hadn't finished speaking when Tao Jing wiped away her tears and ran out.

"Professor Tao..." Chen Yongliang called softly, not daring to move.

Tao Ran then turned to look at Chen Yongliang, waved his hand, and said, "Go back now! That's enough for today's punishment of copying."

"Okay." Chen Yongliang quickly packed his things and left the study.

Tao Ran gazed at the doorway of the study, a faint sadness in his eyes.