After being reborn, I refused to be a sucker, and my whole family was dumbfounded.

Chapter 554

Xu Miaomiao's gaze swept over the luxurious decorations one by one, her heart pounding.

She felt as if she had stumbled into a world that didn't belong to her, a dream world that only existed in TV dramas and magazines.

But what shocked Xu Miaomiao the most was the man sitting at the head of the table.

The man sat there, upright and with an outstanding demeanor.

A dark gray suit made him look even more mature and composed.

His well-tailored shirt and impeccably worn tie perfectly showcased his taste and status.

The man's features were deep and three-dimensional, with sharp, distinct angles, as if carved by a knife and axe.

His eyes were as deep as the sea, as if they could see through everything.

He wasn't the bald, fat, greasy middle-aged man Xu Miaomiao had imagined.

On the contrary, he was young, handsome, and charming, exuding an irresistible aura.

He's like a male protagonist straight out of a movie, so perfect it's unreal.

Xu Miaomiao stood blankly at the door, her feet seemingly rooted to the spot, completely forgetting what she was supposed to do.

All the mental preparation and contingency plans in my mind vanished at that moment.

Xu Miaomiao originally thought she was going to face an ugly and disgusting "sugar daddy", and was even prepared to endure humiliation.

But reality gave her a huge, unexpected surprise.

"sit down."

Lin Ling's magnetic voice rang out, pulling Xu Miaomiao back to reality from her shock.

Lin Ling raised her head and looked at her calmly: "Miss Xu, please sit down."

Xu Miaomiao then came to her senses and quickly lowered her head, not daring to look into Lin Ling's eyes again.

She felt her cheeks burning and her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her throat.

"Okay... okay, thank you, Mr. Lin."

Xu Miaomiao walked to the dining table, carefully pulled out a chair, and slowly sat down.

Throughout the process, her movements appeared somewhat stiff, as if she was afraid of doing something wrong and ruining the beautiful atmosphere.

After settling down, Xu Miaomiao took a deep breath and tried to appear calm.

She looked up and stole a glance at Lin Ling, only to find that Lin Ling was staring intently at her.

Xu Miaomiao quickly lowered her head to avoid his gaze.

She felt like a clown whose thoughts had been seen through; all her pretense and disguise seemed pale and powerless in his presence.

"Mr. Lin."

Xu Miaomiao's voice trembled slightly.

"Hello... Hello, my name is Xu Miaomiao, and I'm a student at Yunnan University. May I ask... how do you know me? We don't seem to know each other?"

Lin Ling smiled slightly: "Yesterday I went to the Yunnan University Town and happened to see you and your classmates by the playground. I thought you fit my aesthetic standards, so I had someone invite you over."

"Wouldn't that be too presumptuous?"

His voice was soft, giving people a sense of inexplicable comfort and relaxation.

"No...no, I wouldn't be so presumptuous!"

Xu Miaomiao quickly waved her hand: "It is my honor to be invited by President Lin! I would very much like to be friends with President Lin!"

She blurted it out almost without thinking, only realizing what she had said afterward.

Xu Miaomiao wished she could bite off her own tongue. How could she act so impatiently?

Xu Miaomiao looked at Lin Ling nervously, afraid that he would misunderstand her and think of her as that kind of casual girl.

However, Lin Ling's reaction was beyond her expectations.

He wasn't angry; instead, he chuckled softly.

"make friends?"

Lin Ling revealed a meaningful smile.

“Miss Xu, I invited you here not to make friends with you.”

He paused, his gaze lingering on Xu Miaomiao's face for a few seconds.

"I'd like to get to know you, and then... discuss a business deal."

Business? Xu Miaomiao was stunned.

How could a poor student like her possibly discuss business with a big shot like Lin Ling?

What assets does she have, and what qualities does he value in her?

Xu Miaomiao looked at Lin Ling with a puzzled expression.

"Mr. Lin, I don't understand what you mean. I'm just an ordinary college student, and I don't have anything to discuss business with you."