Just as he was about to say something, the sound of high heels approached from afar, and a female voice called out, "Huh? Qianqian, why are you here?"
Lin Beichen looked up to see a woman in a sailor suit, wearing white stockings, with a pretty face and a voluptuous figure approaching. She greeted Zheng Qian first, then plopped down beside her.
Zheng Qian quickly introduced Lin Beichen, "Brother Lin, this is my dorm mate and also our class's deputy class leader, her name is Qian Li."
Qian Li couldn't help but frown slightly at how close the two seemed, but she quickly replaced it with a smile. She said to Zheng Qian, "Qianqian, is this handsome guy your boyfriend? You're impressive, finding such a catch without saying a word."
Zheng Qian blushed instantly at her words and carefully glanced at Lin Beichen, quietly explaining, "No, Lily, don't say that. Brother Lin and I are just friends."
"Tsk tsk, you call him Brother Lin so affectionately, and yet you say you're just friends?" Qian Li looked at Lin Beichen with a smile, "Why haven't I heard you call anyone else in our class 'Brother'? I think it's not just Brother Lin; it should be Brother Lin with even more affection."
"Hello, Miss Qian." Lin Beichen responded with a calm smile, not arguing much with her.
He had always been frank in his actions, never needing to explain himself too much to others.
He reached out his hand and said politely, "Nice to meet you, I'm Lin Beichen. If you like, you can call me Brother Lin; I don't mind."
However, Qian Li just rolled her eyes, not appreciating Lin Beichen's goodwill.
In her eyes, Lin Beichen was just an ordinary person with a good-looking face.
Besides his appearance, there was nothing about him worth noticing.
Looks don't pay the bills in this day and age.
For those who bring no tangible benefits, Qian Li couldn't be bothered.
Thus, she just nodded slightly and directly ignored Lin Beichen's extended hand, not even thinking about shaking it.
"Qianqian, we're having dinner in a private room upstairs." Qian Li said this and pulled Zheng Qian towards the third floor, "I came down to fetch you; you came just in time. Let's go up together."
The third floor of Love Restaurant is reserved for VIPs. It offers not only top-notch dining services but also karaoke equipment and a rest area. The entire private room is luxuriously decorated, spacious, and embodies top-tier taste in every detail.
Lin Beichen followed the two to the private room's door, feeling a sharp hostility as soon as he appeared.
He followed the feeling and saw a tall, cold-faced young man staring at him coldly.
The young man wore a Rolex watch, with a faint trace of tattoos visible on his wrist. His entire outfit suggested he was a wealthy and influential figure.
At the moment, over twenty people gathered in the private room, half men and half women, all quite attractive.
However, when Lin Beichen appeared, everyone's gaze simultaneously shifted to him, as if surprised by his arrival.
"Qianqian, you're here!" A tall and pretty girl came forward and said, "Come sit; we've been waiting for you." As she spoke, her gaze inadvertently passed over Lin Beichen, her eyes flashing with a hint of surprise, "Who is this?"
"Oh, he's my friend, named Lin Beichen." Zheng Qian introduced, "Brother Lin, these are my classmates."
She said this and then pulled Lin Beichen to sit down in an empty seat.
The people who had surrounded Lv Tianci quickly made space, seemingly wary of Lin Beichen's presence.
However, Lv Tianci's face darkened.
He clearly hadn't expected Zheng Qian to bring a stranger to the gathering, and this man had the audacity to sit in his spot.
Nevertheless, he didn't immediately lash out, instead coldly glaring at Lin Beichen as if waiting for an opportunity. What followed made the gathering even more exciting and complex.
That gold box, even if it's not considered pure gold and just valued at the price of gold, is worth at least several thousand.
Several thousand, just laid out in front of everyone, the glow from it captured everyone's attention.
Lv Tianci suddenly became a bit excited, looking at Zheng Qian with eyes full of anticipation.
"Qianqian, don't you feel anything for my feelings at all?" His face full of sincerity, his deep gaze paired with his tall stature and handsome face, indeed carried a considerable allure.
He lightly pressed a button, and the exquisite small wooden box popped open, revealing a conspicuous check inside.
The nearby Qian Li and others curiously leaned over to take a look and were stunned.
It was a check for one million; the densely packed zeroes were dazzling.
Lv Tianci discarded the gold box and waved the check in front of Zheng Qian's eyes, "Qianqian, accept me. This one million is just the beginning. I can give you whatever you want. Together with me, you'll be the happiest woman in the world."
However, Zheng Qian wasn't moved by the money before her. She looked up at Lv Tianci, speaking firmly, "Lv Tianci, we are still students. We should focus on our studies. As for feelings, we can talk about it after graduation."
Qian Li, listening to this, widened her eyes at Zheng Qian, "Qianqian, what are you talking about? We're university students now, isn't dating normal? There are even plenty of people getting married. Why are you so rigid?" She appeared quite agitated, seemingly more anxious than Zheng Qian.
Zheng Qian just shook her head, "Lily, money isn't the most important thing for me. Having enough is enough. Selling my feelings for money is something I can't do."
Having said this, Zheng Qian turned to leave.
She didn't want to get tangled up with these people any further, especially seeing Qian Li's willingness to sell out for money, which chilled her heart even more.
However, Lv Tianci wasn't planning to give up so easily.
He quickly stepped forward to block Zheng Qian's path, and the boys who had been in cahoots with him came over to block the door.
Lv Tianci looked at Zheng Qian, a smug smile on his lips, "Qianqian, what I set my eyes on, I'll definitely get. So, whether you agree or not, from today, you are mine."
Just as he finished speaking, there was a sudden commotion of footsteps at the door.
Soon, a tall figure appeared in everyone's sight; it was Lin Beichen.
He walked up to Lv Tianci, looked him up and down, then sneered, "Scumbags like you, do you think you're worthy of pursuing my friend?" He said and slapped Lv Tianci hard across the face.
"Ah!" Lv Tianci screamed, falling to the ground, his cheek instantly swelling.
He clutched his cheek, glaring at Lin Beichen with fear and anger, "You, you actually dared to hit me? Do you know who I am?"
"I don't care who you are," Lin Beichen said coldly, "Anyone who dares to mess with my friends will end up like this."
As soon as he finished, gasps of astonishment echoed around.
Everyone looked at Lin Beichen with disbelief, as if they were looking at a monster.
They couldn't understand how this seemingly unremarkable young man could have such courage to provoke Lv Tianci, a well-known rich second generation in Port City. This was practically seeking death!