Inside the candidates' rest area, after Shang Gen brought Lin Yu into his exclusive lounge, he dismissed the campaign team members nearby and turned to gently lock the door.
"Click."
Lin Yu naturally noticed the move and showed a hint of wariness and tension—but in reality, he did not feel the slightest bit nervous or afraid.
Never mind whether Shang Gen had the nerve to make a move against him when Ren Gu and Paper Kite could arrive within thirty seconds and Dionysus could provide reinforcements within five minutes.
Even if he truly had the nerve, Lin Yu was confident that, without needing reinforcements, he could hold his own against the former Bounty Hunter before him.
Although the other man was Tier 3 while Lin Yu was only Tier 2 before he had crafted his Exclusive item, a Tier 3 who was not on the rankings... Lin Yu did not believe he could do anything to him.
That was even under the premise that Lin Yu had no intention of using too many trump cards.
Still, he had to show weakness and appear nervous. After all, that was in line with the Director persona. Besides, such a level of acting was already as instinctive to Lin Yu as eating, drinking, and breathing. It did not require him to expend much extra effort.
After locking the door, Shang Gen studied Lin Yu and naturally noticed his slight nervousness. It was not obvious, but Shang Gen prided himself on having fairly keen insight, and he instantly caught the other man's more rigid posture and solemn expression compared to earlier.
"He's still only Tier 2, and he really is a 'newcomer'..."
Shang Gen mused inwardly without revealing his thoughts. He merely put on a smile and began reassuring Lin Yu.
"Comrade Director, there's