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Under the pretense of sharing a meal, Zheng Mengni was determined to extract every ounce of value from Guan Su Lin. It was he who had approached her, and she had turned him down numerous times. So, she thought, it wasn't entirely her fault.
Zheng Mengni showed no restraint in her ambition and desires, openly expressing her intentions. She wanted to establish a career of her own, and while Guan Su Lin could teach and assist her, he couldn't be allowed to take full control. She articulated her thoughts clearly, and Guan Su Lin, not being foolish, understood in mere seconds.
He smiled innocently, cheerfully agreeing: "I get it, I understand, I know. This is easy; just leave it to me and don’t worry." How simple it was. Just be an invisible tool—put in the effort without tasting the sweetness of success.
The more Guan Su Lin thought about it, the more restless he became. His acting skills were decent enough that he wouldn’t be completely taken for a fool. The idea of starting a company was still in its infancy, yet here she was thinking about using him and then kicking him aside afterward. Was he really not afraid of her backing out? It seemed this young woman was confident that he would agree to such an unfair request.
Zheng Mengni disguised herself as a timid little rabbit, feigning vulnerability: "In the business world, I definitely can't compete with you. Please don’t deceive me; I’m a bit scared."
Guan Su Lin touched the back of his head innocently and smiled: "What could I possibly deceive you about? I don’t understand; there are so many cases of financial fraud in the news." He placed a hand over his heart and feigned distress: "Miss Zheng, how could my image in your mind be so pitiful? I couldn’t deceive anyone, let alone you."
Zheng Mengni shook her head, widening her eyes as if feeling wronged. She pouted slightly, her delicate fingers stirring the spoon aimlessly as if at a loss: "No, that’s not it."
Feigning disappointment, she rubbed her eyes and covered the corners of her mouth with just the right amount of curve. "It’s because you’re too kind—so kind that it feels unbelievable. It feels like a dream. I’m really afraid that all of this is fake. I trust you so much that I can’t withstand being deceived."
With just a few words, she left Guan Su Lin momentarily speechless; his usual composed demeanor seemed to freeze in place.
A trace of guilt emerged in Guan Su Lin's heart, but it was quickly brushed aside.
"You're able to trust me, and that's already great," he said sincerely.
"Then, can you tell me?" she asked.
"Tell you what?"
Zheng Mengni's eyes sparkled with a soft smile, yet her fingertips felt cool against his skin. "Why do you want to help me?"
Guan Su Lin had anticipated this question and had prepared a standard answer. He maintained his composure, his voice laced with a distinct tenderness. "You know, my relationship with Xiao Wei is not ordinary. It troubles me that he’s in a difficult situation, and there's not much I can do to help. The only thing I can do is take good care of his little girlfriend."
Zheng Mengni's gaze shifted. "You've misunderstood. We're not in a romantic relationship; you don't need to feel obligated."
Guan Su Lin stroked his chin, feeling a rush of emotions.
Oh, you can kiss without being in a relationship. That sounds nice. Learned something new today.
He snapped back to reality and smiled. "Sorry, it seems I misunderstood."
"It's fine," Zheng Mengni replied, not minding it at all.
After a brief pause, Guan Su Lin asked again, "Since you’re not a couple, may I have the honor of pursuing you?"
Zheng Mengni's hand holding the spoon froze for a moment; she felt slightly embarrassed for the first time. Although being straightforward was usually a good trait, Guan Su Lin had just mentioned that his relationship with Wei Jingxi was unusual. If he remembered correctly, he had even referred to himself as Wei Jingxi's Uncle Grandfather.
From that perspective, it seemed like they had a grandparent-grandchild relationship.
Zheng Mengni felt a bit awkward and wanted to avoid eye contact but thought it would be impolite. After pondering for a moment, she smiled gently. "That's your freedom; I have no right to interfere."
Pursuing someone doesn't mean being together. The implication is clear: I won't interfere with your pursuit of me, and you shouldn't concern yourself with whether I agree or not.
Guan Su Lin lightly curled his lips, resting his elbow on the table, propping his chin as he gazed at Zheng Mengni.
Easy to talk to.
So refreshing.
He liked straightforward people.
Zheng Mengni pursed her lips and said, "Then I’ll leave this favor to you."
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