"Prove you're a couple? Uncle, are you joking with me? Do I have to get a couple's certificate?" Lin Tian said, finding it quite bizarre.

The middle-aged butler smiled and said, "There's no need for any certificate. Simply give your partner a French kiss, and that will prove your relationship."

A French kiss! Lin Tian's eyes widened, thinking mischievously that the request wasn't too excessive. Xiao Manxue's eyes also widened, but she was glaring at Lin Tian, indicating that if he dared to take advantage, he'd be asking for trouble.

Such a thing couldn't be done without Miss's consent, because she wasn't a weak girl. Lin Tian had no choice but to say, "Um, Uncle, doing such a thing in public might set a bad example for children."

The middle-aged butler didn't argue back, but simply pointed toward the lavender field outside. Lin Tian and Xiao Manxue, curious, turned to look at the field, where a couple embraced, kissing amidst the sea of flowers as if nobody else was there.

Oh, no. It wasn't just one couple, but several, all lost in their own world amidst the flower sea. Xiao Manxue blushed and quickly looked away.

Well, reserved Eastern people can't handle such a stimulating scene, so Lin Tian turned to leave. Just as he turned, Xiao Manxue suddenly approached, standing in front of him.

Rising slightly on her tiptoes, Xiao Manxue gently kissed Lin Tian on the lips. The happiness came too suddenly, and Lin Tian felt as if he was under a magic spell, frozen in place.

However, a few seconds later, Lin Tian snapped out of it, wrapping an arm around Miss's slender waist, pulling her into his embrace, and held her neck, turning passive into active.

After a long while, they parted, and Miss's face was fully flushed with embarrassment.

Xiao Manxue slightly bowed her head, hands gripping Lin Tian's arms, not daring to look at the people around them. In reality, the surrounding people gave them approving looks. Such an act seemed completely normal to them.

"Uncle, can we go in now?" Lin Tian asked with a smile.

"Of course, please come in." The middle-aged butler slightly sidestepped, politely inviting them.

Just like a couple, Lin Tian and Xiao Manxue walked hand in hand across the bridge and into the castle. Once inside, Xiao Manxue quickly let go of Lin Tian's hand.

"Lin Tian, don't get the wrong idea. What we did was just for the task." Xiao Manxue explained, but her voice was small and her face still had a hint of redness.

"Get the wrong idea about what? I've forgotten everything." Lin Tian said with a smirk, looking amusingly at the female CEO.

"You..." Xiao Manxue was so angry, unable to let go of her feelings. This jerk had just conveniently forgotten!

Lin Tian reached out, dominantly holding Miss's hand, and said, "I'm just kidding, even if time ends, I won't forget."

Xiao Manxue struggled a bit, but couldn't shake free of Lin Tian's hold. She glared at him and pouted, "Hmph, you're full of sweet talk."

"Wow, you two are so sweet together." A sharp voice sounded.

Lin Tian slightly furrowed his brow, looking toward the source of the sound, only to see someone standing atop the castle. To the surprise of Lin Tian and Xiao Manxue, it was Jin Lisi, who was absent in the morning.

Leaning against the parapet, Jin Lisi looked down at Lin Tian, slightly mocking, saying, "You two are indeed in a good mood, going on a date last night and attending a castle wedding this morning. I'm really envious."

Lin Tian didn't want to explain to such a person, only let out a cold laugh, "What are you doing in the castle?"

"Being a noble, entering such a castle is quite normal, isn't it?" Jin Lisi spread his hands and smiled, unable to hide the arrogance and pride on his face, or rather, he didn't want to hide it, wanting to show off in front of Lin Tian and Xiao Manxue.

The castle's main door opened at this moment. A young man in a suit and hat, holding a cane, walked out. He was none other than Mr. Clark, whom Lin Tian had met once.

Owning such a valuable castle at a young age made him seem like a rich second generation, but there was none of the usual frivolity associated with them visible on Clark.

Instead, from Clark, Lin Tian seemed to see the medieval aristocratic etiquette passed down through generations. This noble demeanor was completely different from Jin Lisi's—natural and generous. Jin Lisi was, at most, just a noble scion.

"Friends from afar, we meet again. Welcome to my castle, please come in." Clark slightly nodded, politely inviting them.

Though there were many couples entering from outside, Clark specifically invited Lin Tian and Xiao Manxue. The others could only exit through the side door, outside which lay a slope belonging to the castle, covered with bright purple lavender.

No matter what Clark's background or intentions were, even if he was related to Jin Lisi, Lin Tian calmly walked in, together with Xiao Manxue.

The castle hall was extremely large, both in area and height. Typical Roman columns supported the entire dome. Whether on the walls or the ceiling, intricate patterns were painted, especially the massive ceiling mural, painted with unknown pigments, still vivid after hundreds of years.

Jin Lisi walked down the stairs, as Clark smiled and introduced, "This is my newly acquainted friend, Jin Lisi."

"There's no need for an introduction; we know each other. He's my associate." Lin Tian said with a faint smile, without elaborating on the association.

"Oh, you know each other. It seems your magazine is quite serious about this issue." Clark laughed, as Lin Tian had told him last night he was with a magazine.

"Of course." Lin Tian stated, not worried about adding another lie to the pile.

"I recall mentioning last night that if you're interested in that story, you could come to the castle. Since we're fated to meet here today, why don't I entertain the three of you?" Clark politely suggested.

After speaking, he didn't wait for their opinions but clapped his hands. Shortly after, several servants emerged from the side door, each carrying pastries. The desserts were exquisite and aromatic, though Lin Tian wasn't particularly interested in Western sweets.

The servants placed the pastries and wine on the dining table and withdrew, as Clark gestured for Lin Tian and the others to help themselves.

"Since Mr. Clark has extended such a kind invitation, it would be rude to refuse." Lin Tian said with a smile, then sat with Xiao Manxue at the table.

Once seated, Clark raised his wineglass to Lin Tian, saying, "Since you're here to gather material for a magazine, are you interested in hearing a story?"

Lin Tian also raised his glass slightly, smiling, "I'm particularly interested in a story from sixty years ago."

Jin Lisi had no idea what they were talking about, unable to respond, holding his wineglass halfway up, feeling very awkward.

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