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"That, buddy, has something to say. It's as if you read my manuscript today, then peeked into my wallet on the table to check the amount of money, keenly noticed that several were missing, and then started pretentiously mumbling about whether the content of the manuscript was similar to reality."

These words seemed to have made a certain flamingo lose composure.

After the panic, some quick adjustments were made.

He frowned again and stepped back in disgust:

"Could you please stop making your casual glances and remarks sound so bitter and contrived, Mr. Exaggeration?"

"You are no less capable than me."

After disgusting each other for a while, they finally returned to the topic that they should really delve into.

"Well, one reason is that rare goods are valuable. I admire Ms. Qingshan's efforts, and I don't think she's as bad as she says. In my eyes, she's a hidden gem, and she's likely to achieve great things in the future. That's why I decided to invest in her."

Sasakawa Rie said:

"What about the other reasons? Be more specific. For example, even if we're friends, why would you give her money to help her? Besides the investment, is it just because you think she's a nice person?"

However, after she said this, she found that the young man in front of her did not answer, but just looked at her calmly and stared at her.

Instantly, the woman's heartbeat quickened, and she even subconsciously wanted to curl up in the chair.

After finally adjusting herself in an instant, she glared back without any hesitation.

"Could you please stop using such disgusting eyes, Maggot-kun?"

"Because your question is such a boomerang."

“How come you see?”

"Let me ask you, Editor Sasagawa. Do you still remember that telephone booth in early spring?"

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Sasakawa Rie was stunned.

Memories flooded back, carrying my consciousness back to that ordinary spring evening.

She was standing on the side of the road at that time.

Looking at someone who wasn't as comfortable as he was then. Or, to be more precise, at Xiao Linsen, who looked embarrassed and in a bad situation.

At that time, he sighed, scratched his head, and lamented that poverty was a disease that was difficult to cure.

That might not have been her first encounter with him.

But, maybe it is an important one.

A wave of emotion suddenly welled up in my heart, along with a subtle, strange, and difficult-to-control emotion.

Happy, relieved?

No, no... Maybe it was just a sudden crazy thought.

Subconsciously dispel the chaotic thoughts.

So I was speechless, returning to reality and staring intently at him sitting across the table.

He heard him ask:

"We weren't familiar with each other back then. You could say we weren't familiar with each other at all. So, let me ask you. Why did you bother with me back then?"

"That's a completely different matter. It's a shameless gambler who was desperate enough to come up to me."

"I remember it clearly. The weather, the tone of your voice, and every word of your first sentence."

"what?"

Sasagawa Rimei was startled. The young man was still staring at her.

"You didn't ask me what I was doing, you didn't even say hello first. You just stood over me and called me."

He began, repeating word for word, his voice clear and steady:

"You said, 'Are you short of money?' Sasagawa Rio, tell me the truth, don't be stubborn. At that time, were you just coming over to say hello? Were you just trying to ridicule me and mock me for being a poor wretch?"

"..."

Sasagawa Rimei couldn't answer this question for a moment.

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I could only sigh, fold my arms across my chest, and try to make up for it with my momentum and posture:

"Mr. Sophist's eloquence has become increasingly sophisticated lately. Indeed, I'm a little overwhelmed. You've got me hooked."

"To be honest, I'm really happy to have met Editor Sasakawa..."

Lin Sen gave Sasagawa Rimei a slanted thumbs-up.

"The world and life's experiences constantly teach us to be cruel and indifferent. But those with sincere hearts always have a little kindness hidden deep within. In this vast sea of ​​people, it's truly a blessing to meet someone like you. Don't you agree, Editor Sasakawa?"

"I'm not as noble as you describe me to be."

"I'm not that noble. But I remember that when I was at my lowest point, many people helped me. You were an important one among them. I'll always remember this."

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"so."

During the woman's silence, Lin Sen spread his hands in front of her. "I've personally received this kind of help, and I'm always grateful and thankful for it. So, when a similar situation arises for me, and I don't have to pay a high price, why should I stand by and watch? I would call it a transmission of kindness."

"The truth from a realistic perspective is that stories like this don't get passed down."

"Indeed. But I can assure you that here, this warmth has not been interrupted. That's enough, isn't it?"

Lin Sen spoke very frankly.

So much so that the flamingo, who had been frowning just now, could no longer maintain a serious expression.

He looked persuaded and calmed down.

What I'm saying is, buddy, let's stop talking about this debate.

If it were during the Warring States Period, who knows what kind of position he would have held.

——Such a brief moment of contentment.

But perhaps it was some kind of curse that said handsomeness only lasts for three seconds, and the next sentence with a hint of questioning immediately rang in my ears.

"But I must say something, Mr. Self-righteous, have you realized that your actions are inappropriate?"

"Ok?"

If you are not careful, the leader of the topic will change instantly.

Lin Sen noticed that the woman in front of him had changed her posture. She propped up her chin lazily and stared at him.

It seemed as if he had come up with some well-thought-out argument.

It's broken. Something's wrong.

Lin Sen had a vague premonition that he would go from being the topic controller to being the target of torture.

And that is indeed the case.

At that moment, someone realized the direction of her breakthrough.

But when I wanted to speak, someone else had already taken the lead:

"Do you know the difference between me lending you money and you supporting this Qingshan?"

Wow, what a fast mouth.

Lin Sen had no choice but to continue answering the topic about flamingos.

“…the issue of active and passive parties.”

In fact, Lin Sen also knows this.

When Sasagawa Rimei first provided him with funding, she only gave him a reason, and left the rest up to him to take the initiative to ask for it.

However, he took the initiative to offer financial support to Qingshan, and finally waited for the girl who was pursuing her dream to agree.

There is a difference between the two. So, if you really want to dig deeper, you will be subjected to a moral torture from the female editor in many aspects.

For example, now:

"Have you ever considered that rushing to offer sponsorship, whether it's a rare commodity or out of good intentions, could actually lead to a more toxic outcome?"

"Do you know what the financial support you're proposing means? If Qingshan is truly as you say, a pure and kind person, then how will she get along with you after becoming financially dependent on you?"

"Humble and servile? Is this what she, and you, expect? Or do you, Shameless-kun, think that everyone can be like you, and get along so comfortably with the creditor without any scruples?"

"Also, since you've mentioned this, and she's personally promised to eventually pay back the costs, what if no one's interested in buying this rare item? Have you considered the consequences?"

"Even if you pretend to be generous and wipe out the money, will she agree? If she ends up returning home with a debt, how will she explain it to her family? How will the neighbors and acquaintances around her view her?"

"You have to understand that the countryside isn't as good as the city. Many neighbors and acquaintances are lifelong friends. Have you ever considered the weight of public opinion generated by occasional gossip?"

"I consider myself to have experienced this kind of public opinion. Since I was a child, I have been a laughing stock in Tokyo's upper class. No one wants to have anything to do with me. This is exactly what my father wanted, and it is also the source of my current miserable state. No one has a better say than me on this point."

"So, back to the point. Even if the intentions are good, even if the initial stages are good, can it really be good in the end?"

In the end, the editor, who had rarely gained the upper hand in the dispute, maintained the posture of holding her chest and even raised her head, just like the bird that won the fight.

Waving the whip of torture:

"You think you're doing good for others, but have you ever thought that maybe it's just wishful thinking?"

"Wow."

It was indeed a powerful statement.

Even, it’s not over yet.

"Or..." Ms. Flamingo lowered her voice, her eyes suddenly sharpening, "There's a way to look at it that makes sense. It's that you've fallen for that girl and want to take advantage of her, so everything is just a pretense, a way to achieve your evil goals?"

"...what?"

"I don't mean to care about... Mr. Daoxiangran's love life."

Having said this, the editor curled her lips in disdain:

"However, no matter what, you and I are currently married in name only, and we have a 50-50 contract. In this case, if you really use this method to get that girl, how will you explain our relationship to her? Is this how you would treat your future partner?"

Having said this, she glared at me again:

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"Is this the fate you, Mr. Scumbag, want for a simple and kind-hearted girl? Or are you trying to use this incident to betray the contract we agreed upon? Xiaolinsen! Speak!"

"Wow."

This woman is a bit too dramatic.

For a moment, Lin Sen even had the urge to continue playing this prank with her.

But finally calmed down.

In fact, although the second half of the speech was probably an opportunity to rant about something when the drama came, to engage in "friendly interaction" and to make up for the disadvantage in the previous speech.

But the previous logic is indeed correct.

Although the original intention is probably good, there are indeed various potential problems when it comes to actual implementation.

In the end, the funding purpose may not have been achieved, and the relationship was broken up by Miss Qingshan.

However, Lin Sen is confident that he will not let this happen.

Stop ① and start the blame

Because, besides being a friend, he has another identity: a band partner. If necessary, he can also add a manager in the future.

With the double layer of identity protection, he was confident that he had a way to correct any problems that Miss Qingshan might have with herself in front of him.

As for debt – even simpler.

Not to mention that he believed that Miss Qingshan could succeed. Even if she failed in the end, he would not let the girl bear the pressure.

It's not about forgiving those debts. Rather, as a partner, I'll purchase the copyrights to her works. That way, everything will be even.

Lin Sen trusted his own vision and believed he saw the value in these things. They might not be popular now due to the times, but he believed they would be valuable in the future. Even then, Miss Qingshan would receive belated comfort.

Lin Sen was indeed the kind of person who lived for the day. However, when it came to this kind of thing, he still had a plan.

Proper planning for the future is, to some extent, also a way of taking responsibility for the present - he knows this.