Chapter 83 A Deal
Miss Yuan's intention to trick him into falling into the trap was too obvious for Lin Guantang to pretend he hadn't noticed.
But he didn't have the heart to argue with people on the street, so he could only smile slightly and pretend not to understand the hidden meaning:
"He doesn't seem to mind. He should be able to handle it."
It's really blind trust.
But it could also be a deliberate act of innocence.
Yuan Zhiyi glanced at his innocent expression. In the dead of night, his eyes seemed even brighter, revealing a quirky cleverness, like a cat accustomed to playing tricks on people.
Yuan Zhiyi said:
"He doesn't care because he's always been so cocky. He wouldn't panic if someone pointed a gun at him, but does that mean he's not dangerous?"
This is really hard to refute, but——
Lin Guantang didn't think that Huo Shizhen's safety required his consideration, it was more like the other way around.
He shrugged and said helplessly:
"Miss Yuan, if you really want to help him, since the car to pick you up hasn't arrived yet, you can go back and talk to him in detail."
If we could continue talking, the conversation would not have ended abruptly.
Yuan Zhiyi thought that this classmate Xiao Lin had a good and kind face and was not so easy to fool.
But this was expected.
No matter who was favored by Huo Shizhen or who could say those words during the live broadcast, they would not be the kind of people who would lose their minds after being frightened.
Rather, before meeting today, when Yuan Zhiyi heard that the omega that Huo Shizhen had his eyes on was the internet celebrity Xiaolin who spoke so arrogantly, he didn't think that there would be any real feelings between Huo Shizhen and them.
How much friendship can there be between two people, one of whom is arrogant and the other is ambitious?
She could probably guess the direction of the relationship between the two people -
Huo Shizhen has always been arrogant and conceited, and he never speaks kindly to O. Perhaps he just feels that O's level is not worthy of him. Now that there is an S-level omega who ran away from District 35, it is understandable that he would be attracted to her.
As for classmate Xiao Lin, after learning that he was favored by the Huo family, he weighed the pros and cons and knew that climbing up the Huo family's big tree would bring him immeasurable benefits, so he simply decided to cling to them.
This can be seen from the fact that Kobayashi dared to say that he wanted to completely change the entire O Academy without regard for the consequences.
If he didn't have a strong backer, as a student of O College, saying those words would be tantamount to seeking his own death.
But now it seems that they are just using each other to reveal their true feelings.
Yuan Zhiyi recalled everything she had just seen in the hall, especially the natural and intimate actions between the two people. It was obvious that their relationship was extraordinary. Of course, the possibility of him playing a casual game in front of her was not ruled out, but there was no need for that.
In short, at present, perhaps there is no need to confront Huo Shizhen directly, but you can also start from Lin Guantang to achieve your goal.
"I'm not trying to help him, I just want to save the Yuan family."
When he said this, Yuan Zhiyi also had some anger in his voice:
"Mr. Kobayashi probably doesn't know that Hara Zhiren is infatuated with a greedy beta. He's a complete alcoholic and gambler, owing tens of millions in gambling debts. His private life is extremely chaotic. He used all means to hook up with Hara Zhiren, intending to use Hara Zhiren as a scapegoat to fill his bottomless pit."
"My parents told them to stop having any contact with him a long time ago, but Yuan Zhiren is planning to endure the humiliation and marry him once he gets the position of head of the family. If it were you, would you tolerate this?"
Lin Guantang really didn't expect that he would hear such gossip just for seeing someone off.
He recalled that Yuan Zhiren, who had eaten at the same table not long ago, was also a very rational person and did not look like someone who would be obsessed with a gambler.
But who to love and who to hate is unpredictable.
Lin Guantang had no intention of judging too much about a stranger's love, but beta... made Lin Guantang a little stressed, and he subconsciously wondered if it was related to the Garden of Eden.
Then I laughed at my own idea of being afraid of everything.
Even in the Central Military Academy, it cannot be said that all alphas in the empire are yearning for it, and there are many omegas in the O Academy who sneer at it.
So, what kind of magic does the Garden of Eden have that can unify the beta of the empire?
If they really had this kind of cohesion, they would have overthrown the empire and created a new beta-supremacist empire long ago. Would they still have to complain about the injustice of the empire in private?
Yuan Zhiyi had no idea what he was thinking. Seeing him suddenly smile, she thought he was laughing at the scandal, so she also smiled sarcastically:
"It seems you also think this is ridiculous."
That's not the reason.
Lin Guantang suppressed his smile and blinked. He felt that there was no need to tell her about the Garden of Eden. After thinking about it for a while, he found a reason:
"I just feel that... I don't have a million-dollar fortune to inherit, so I really can't put myself in that situation."
Yuan Zhiyi: ...
This answer is indeed sincere, but his intention is too obvious as he is avoiding the question.
Yuan Zhiyi really didn't know what to say for a moment.
She had watched the entire live broadcast of Kobayashi, and of course she could see that some of the questions and answers were definitely unexpected events, and it was entirely due to Kobayashi's ability to adapt to the situation and his unwillingness to give in that the event was able to proceed smoothly.
It is precisely because of this that the second half of the live broadcast was filled with an uncontrollable, tit-for-tat atmosphere that made the audience feel suffocated and their scalps tingled.
Perhaps we should be thankful that the place where they are talking is at the entrance of what Kobayashi considers to be a safe zone. There are not so many onlookers, and it is not a crisis moment. It does not arouse Kobayashi's aggressiveness. Therefore, Kobayashi just keeps making excuses instead of feeling a sense of crisis and directly launching a ruthless counterattack against himself.
Speaking of which, in this respect, Kobayashi's sharp tongue is similar to Huo Shizhen's.
But Yuan Zhiyi was not here to wish them a happy marriage.
Since it didn't work to win over Kobayashi by creating a psychological crisis, Yuan Zhiyi decided to try a different approach.
"That's not necessarily true."
Yuan Zhiyi raised the corner of his mouth, and under Lin Guantang's puzzled gaze, he slowly said:
"Do you know how many people in the empire are paying attention to you right now? This attention is something that many people would envy. If you take advantage of it, it will bring you unforeseen benefits. By then, you will not only have a million-dollar fortune, but even a net worth of tens of millions will be easy."
Is the transition a bit too fast?
Lin Guantang didn't understand why she suddenly said this. After thinking about it, he decided to listen to her finish her story.
"You shouldn't give up on this great opportunity. If you don't know how to turn this attention into tangible benefits, I can help you. Whether it's maintaining your current online reputation, connecting you with the Empire's largest omega rights organization, Thorn Moon, or even making you the spokesperson for Yuan Industries, it's all possible. Whether you want fame and fortune, or truly want to help other omegas, I can help you achieve it."
"Instead of racking your brains to please others and rely on them to gain temporary power, it is far better to seize the interests and power that truly belong to you. What do you think?"
It was such an attractive offer that even Lin Guantang couldn't help but smile.
I never thought that the onlookers who seemed to me like a nuisance were actually an opportunity that others could never ask for. I also never thought that I could be worth tens of millions.
He never expected that Miss Yuan would think so much about him and be willing to give him such a generous reward on their first meeting.
It would be a lie to say that I'm not moved at all, but how could such a pie-in-the-sky thing happen in this world? It can't be because he has a good face.
Lin Guantang looked at Miss Yuan. He could not see any trace of greed or attraction in her face, but rather a determination to win her.
Lin Guantang smiled and said:
"Isn't this considered as being dependent on you and the Yuan family?"
"No, our cooperation is mutually beneficial, not a one-sided dependence."
Yuan Zhiyi shook her head slightly. She had anticipated Lin Guantang's vigilance and had already thought of a convincing argument:
"As a deal, you need—or rather, I hope you can help convince Huo Shizhen to give up trusting Yuan Zhiren before the birthday banquet."
Oh, so after going through so much trouble, it turns out to be for this purpose.
Lin Guantang really admired her determination to never give up until she achieved her goal.
Lin Guantang was silent for a moment before he replied:
"He's not the type to just follow other people's advice."
Although his answer was still irrelevant and unclear, he was already moved, but he was not sure if he could convince Huo Shizhen.
That's enough.
"Given the relationship between you and him, is he still "someone else"?"
Yuan Zhiyi's heart relaxed, and his tone became a little teasing:
"Why underestimate yourself? How do you know you can't do it if you don't try? I'm very optimistic about you. You can do what others can't and create a miracle."
Isn't the reason why miracles are miracles because they are difficult to achieve?
Lin Guantang felt a little regretful for coming out to see the guest off, as this had caused him a lot of trouble.
But Miss Yuan was sincere enough, so he couldn't refuse in a tough tone.
Huo Shizhen could probably resist both soft and hard tactics, but he only responded to soft tactics and not hard tactics.
If he was forced to do something, he could have refused directly, but Miss Yuan was really desperate so she placed her hopes on him and made many sincere promises, leaving him at a loss for words.
Moreover, I have to admit that some of the things she said really touched my heart.
Come to think of it, it's true. There's no harm in giving it a try. At worst, I'll get scolded by Huo Shizhen. If I can really convince Huo Shizhen to give up supporting Yuan Zhiren, then with just a few words, I can jump from a pauper to a millionaire and achieve freedom in life ahead of time.
It's a deal that makes a lot of money with no investment.
But Lin Guantang still couldn't say the words of agreement. Perhaps subconsciously, he still didn't believe that this deal would be so good.
Moreover, if you are involved in the struggle among the rich and powerful, it is not easy to get out of it easily after completing a job.
In silence, a black car slid silently from the corner and stopped in front of them.
He is here to pick up Yuan Zhiyi.
Before getting on the bus, Yuan Zhiyi said:
"From all aspects, preventing Big Brother from ascending to power is something that must be done, and the key to all this lies in you. Whether it's Huo Shizhen's life or the future of our Yuan family, it all depends on your thoughts. Xiaolin, I hope you can consider it carefully. I hope that at the birthday banquet, I can see the opportunity created by you. See you at the birthday banquet."
There was a hint of request in his tone, and he even leaned slightly towards Lin Guantang to show his honesty. Then he looked at Lin Guantang deeply and left with heavy worries.
This attitude could be considered somewhat humble, but it made Lin Guantang feel really flattered and he couldn't bring himself to refuse.
There was no chance to say it.
Because the car was going really fast.
As soon as Lin Guantang looked up, the car blended into the night and drove away.
He couldn't possibly run after me and say, "Come back soon, I can't handle it alone..."
That's too crazy.
But now standing alone at the door in the cold wind is not much better.
Lin Guantang let out a long sigh, feeling a headache that he could not help.
In fact, everything should have nothing to do with him. How come after a conversation, things have developed to the point where the fate of Huo Shizhen and the Yuan family depends entirely on his decision?
He came here to escape the trouble in the imperial capital, not to get involved in another trouble.
He could have had a good sleep originally, but now he is probably suffering from insomnia.
Lin Guantang dragged his heavy steps back to the courtyard and walked into the hall.
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