Lin Yu's words were persuasive and coaxing, practically like the seductive whisper of a demon tempting someone into damnation.
However, although "Skinner" was a member of the "Professional Committee" and was currently working as a bartender, he did possess extensive psychological knowledge and relevant professional experience.
Therefore, he only wavered for a moment before immediately rejecting Lin Yu.
"Even so, that doesn't mean I'm willing to cooperate with you or stand on your side."
Skinner became even more wary of Lin Yu.
He spoke coldly, while Lin Yu smiled and shook his head.
Lin Yu had never expected to completely persuade him at their first meeting. He did not yet possess that ability.
However... as long as the other party wavered for a moment, that was enough.
"Don't worry. I'm merely conveying an attitude to you—or rather, to the members of the 'Psychology Society' I've encountered."
Lin Yu said calmly, "All you need to understand is who is closer to the orthodoxy of the First Generation. I have no intention of borrowing your strength to help me usurp power."
"I'll openly face the current 'Freud' in a decisive battle and make her acknowledge wholeheartedly that I'm the one more suited to bear the name 'Freud.'"
As Lin Yu spoke, he displayed absolute confidence.
Of course, in Skinner's eyes, this confidence could also be interpreted as a certain "neurotic" trait.
Therefore, Skinner did not respond to Lin Yu. Instead, he looked once more at Old Zheng, who remained shrouded in mystery with his face covered.
"So, you really are a member of the organization. And you've already been convinced by this fellow 'Schreiber,' so you're working for him."
Although they had not discussed their cover stories beforehand and Lin Yu had not arranged an identity for Old Zheng, when Old Zheng