However, at this moment, being at the mercy of others, he had no other choice and could only agree helplessly.
Later, in a spacious and bright house in Guilan District, Lin Beichen curiously surveyed the surrounding environment. This was his temporary place to stay; although not luxurious, it was comfortable enough. Zhao Lili was busy preparing tea for him, her movements light and graceful, as if every detail was meticulously crafted.
"One million yuan, Miss Zhao, you’re quite the little rich lady now," Lin Beichen joked. He noticed a complex emotion flashing in Zhao Lili’s eyes upon hearing the figure, but she quickly concealed it.
Zhao Lili brought the brewed tea to Lin Beichen and smiled, saying, "Mr. Lin, you’re kidding. This money is indeed a astronomical figure for me, but I’m aware of its origin and significance. I’ll use it wisely and won’t let myself get into trouble because of it."
Lin Beichen nodded, somewhat surprised by Zhao Lili’s maturity and sensibility. He initially thought that a girl at her age would be unable to control her joy and excitement upon suddenly acquiring a huge fortune, but Zhao Lili behaved so calmly and composedly. This made him more curious and respectful towards her.
"Don’t you want to know my identity?" Lin Beichen suddenly asked, "After all, the matter between me and Zheng Xiong, and the origin of this million are closely related to you." He wondered if this intelligent girl would be curious and have the desire to explore his identity.
However, Zhao Lili shook her head and calmly replied, "Mr. Lin, your identity doesn’t matter to me. I understand my position and role, and I won’t delve and speculate excessively. This million is an unexpected surprise for me, but I won’t disturb your life because of it. Everyone has their own trajectory and destiny, don’t we?"
After speaking, she smiled slightly, turned, and left the room, leaving Lin Beichen to ponder alone in place. He suddenly felt this girl was far from simple; her inner world seemed more complex than he imagined.
However, he also understood that everyone has their secrets and stories, and there’s no need to excessively explore and interfere. He picked up the teacup, sipped it gently, feeling the lingering aroma of tea in his mouth, and a sense of inexplicable emotion welled up in his heart.
Despite sharing a past, their worlds were ultimately different.
This meeting was just accidental; he only extended a helping hand out of classmates’ friendship.
After all, old Lin wasn’t the girl’s guardian.
Just as Lin Beichen was about to leave, Zhao Lili’s voice sounded behind him, with a hint of gravity in her tone: "There’s something I want to tell you."
She looked at Lin Beichen and continued, "I suspect that Mr. Sun might be somewhat suspicious."
Lin Beichen turned back, somewhat puzzled, looking at her. Zhao Lili explained, "I feel he doesn’t genuinely care for me, perhaps even loathing me deep down. Why would he go to such great lengths to find me then?"
Lin Beichen shook his head, indicating he too didn’t understand the reason. He walked while contemplating Zhao Lili’s words.
Indeed, for a legitimate son of a prominent family who has seen countless beauties, why be so fixated on a girl not renowned for her beauty? There’s certainly something odd about this.
Yet, this was ultimately a private matter of others, and Lin Beichen didn’t wish to interfere too much. He shook his head, trying to cast these thoughts aside. Just then, his phone suddenly rang; it was Chen Sheng calling.
After some casual chatter, Chen Sheng finally got to the point: "My second uncle wants to meet you; are you available?"
Lin Beichen paused, having no impression of Chen Sheng’s second uncle.
However, when Chen Sheng mentioned his cousin Chen Yuanyuan, Lin Beichen couldn’t help raising his voice. He didn’t have a favorable impression of this little brat.
Still, when Chen Sheng proposed a Lexus as a meeting gift, Lin Beichen was tempted. He wasn’t interested in the car, but he thought having a means of transport in Port City would indeed be convenient. Thus, he accepted Chen Sheng’s invitation.
After hanging up, Lin Beichen drove past a snack stall. He touched his belly and decided to get off and grab a bite.
As he walked up to the stall owner, a fragrant breeze wafted by. He turned his head and saw a strikingly beautiful girl pushing a small yellow bike and walking past.
Lin Beichen had to admit that this girl was indeed very pretty. Her features were exquisite, her figure admirable, and her long hair fluttered in the wind. The surrounding clamor seemed to pause momentarily for her. Nevertheless, Lin Beichen merely admired her for a few moments before turning towards the snack shop.
It was then that a sudden honking sound erupted.
Everyone looked up to see a white Tesla charging like an out-of-control wild horse. The girl pushing the small yellow bike stood frozen, clearly shocked by the sudden situation.
The people on the street were stunned, watching the frenzied Tesla barreling towards the innocent girl.
At that moment, Lin Beichen sprang into action. He quickly grabbed an outdoor sunshade, broke its pole, and threw it like a javelin at the Tesla.
The metal rod fiercely plunged into the ground, breaking upon impact with the Tesla but successfully reducing the car’s speed. Lin Beichen seized the opportunity to rush to the front of the car, where he braced the car’s hood with one hand. To everyone’s astonishment, he single-handedly brought the Tesla to a halt!