"Also, I really don't like your high-and-mighty attitude."

That's right, Lin Beichen indeed needs something from her, but that doesn't justify her acting all superior.

After all, frankly speaking, his identity is almost exposed, and he can completely find someone else to gather information. He came over this time merely because he had inquired with Su Lingshan before, and hence decided to visit casually.

In other words, Lin Beichen doesn't necessarily need her specifically.

Since she's not the only choice, why should he tolerate this woman posturing before him?

Does she really think Lin Beichen is made of mud?

"I've never seen anyone asking for help with such an attitude." The intellectual woman said.

"Well, you're witnessing it now." Lin Beichen replied.

...

The intellectual woman was filled with black lines mentally. If Lin Beichen wasn't introduced by Su Lingshan; if she hadn't specifically gathered everyone at the party to inquire; if she hadn't had people investigate Lin Beichen's background; if she didn't need a capable, well-connected, and fearless brute right now…

If not for these intertwined factors causing her concerns, she would have slammed the table and told Lin Beichen to get out long ago.

Unfortunately, there aren't so many ifs. So even if she was quite dissatisfied with Lin Beichen's attitude; even if her chest was heaving with anger; even if the urge to slap Lin Beichen was very strong…

She still held it in.

She repeatedly recited "Don't get angry" in her heart several times before finally suppressing the fire. The intellectual woman stood up, forced a stiff smile on her face, and extended her hand to Lin Beichen saying, "Let's officially get acquainted, I am the owner of this women's clothing company, Lan Zihua. You may call me President Lan or, like Lingshan, call me Sister Lan."

"You should have said that earlier, wouldn't that be it?" Lin Beichen shook hands with Lan Zihua and said, "Lin Beichen, Shuang Muling. As mentioned earlier, you can call me Brother Lin or Brother Beichen. Of course, if you're not comfortable, calling me President Lin is fine too."

"Alright, President Lin." Lan Zihua said through gritted teeth, "Can we start talking business now?"

"Certainly." Lin Beichen extended his hand invitingly, "Please, President Lan."

"I heard from Lingshan that you're looking for someone who is extremely familiar with Pineapple Bay. Coincidentally, my brother is such a person. As long as I ask, he'll definitely go all out to help you find whatever you're looking for, even if it's just a tiny strand of hair, as long as it's still in Pineapple Bay, my brother can find it."

Lan Zihua paused slightly at this point and squinted her eyes at Lin Beichen: "But why should I bother my brother for you? Give me a sufficient reason."

Lin Beichen rolled his eyes, not in the mood to play her game, and bluntly said: "Since you're willing to continue talking, let's be straightforward, just tell me what you need me to do, don't beat around the bush. You don't have the time, so stop fooling around."

"You… you…" Lan Zihua was taken aback by Lin Beichen's blunt response, pointed at him, having said "you" several times, angrily slapped the table: "You're really shameless!"

"I'm shameless?" Lin Beichen picked up the small mirror on the table, checked his teeth, then spread his hands saying: "See clearly, the facts speak louder than words, my teeth are fine, clearly you're the shameless one."

"We're making a transaction here, not shooting the breeze. Since you started talking nonsense, why can't I speak some truths?"

This statement made Lan Zihua feel both ashamed and angry, several times almost couldn't resist slamming the table and standing up, but ultimately held it in.

A little impatience spoils great plans, let this guy be smug for a while, and deal with him once the matter is settled.

After repeatedly reciting "Don't get angry" in her heart several times, Lan Zihua said: "My father set up a marriage for me, and I really don't like it. So…"

"So you need me, this elegant, Pan An-like person, to pose as your boyfriend?"

Lan Zihua gave Lin Beichen a displeased glance and said annoyedly: "Even if all the men in the world died, I wouldn't be interested in you. Don't flatter yourself. I want you to help me thoroughly embarrass that guy, make him lose face in front of me."

"And then?" Lin Beichen asked.

"And then?" Lan Zihua laughed, "There's no more after that. As long as you beat him up in front of me, our transaction will be completed. I will naturally have my brother help you investigate."

That guy surnamed Li, Lan Zihua knows him very well. He is a typical second-generation rich kid in Pineapple Bay, indulging in everything permissible except for contraband, a complete scumbag enjoying food and play, bullying men and women, doing it all.

Moreover, this scumbag, along with most second-generation wealthy ones in Pineapple Bay, values his face highly. As long as Lin Beichen beats him up in front of her, the guy surnamed Li will surely fight Lin Beichen to the death.

That's all it takes. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

As long as they start fighting, whether it's the one surnamed Li overwhelming Lin or Lin overwhelming Li, as long as the matter spreads, her family will certainly shelve the marriage temporarily.

Because, regardless of the loud fuss in Pineapple Bay, whether they belong to big families or ordinary folks, anyone with brains understands that an arm doesn't twist against the thigh.

Forcefully opposing the thigh only awaits a dire outcome. Everyone is smart, it's the time to obediently act good, how could they willingly seek discomfort?