Lan Yingjun choked.
He prided himself on being the eldest son of the Lan Family and the most outstanding talent among the younger generation of the Nalan Family's collateral branches. Aside from Mr. Nalan, who was a generation above him and could be considered his young uncle, he had never admitted defeat before anyone.
Even in a place like Imperial University, where talent abounded, he was able to become a standout among the students and the undisputed choice for student council president.
In terms of academics, he was an honor student!
Yet, in the eyes of this ugly piece of trash, he had become "some thing" not even worthy of a name?
Such a proud and arrogant gaze—he had only ever seen it in one woman.
And only that woman had the qualifications to look down upon and question the abilities of others in such a way.
Unfortunately, that woman, who often made him feel pressured, made him feel like he lacked the joys of being a man, and made him feel unable to control her, was already... dead.
Thinking of Qin Xin's death, Lan Yingjun's Adam's apple bobbed, his heart feeling somewhat complicated.
He put on a stern face and looked at the other party: "Lan Qingxin, why are you so unreasonable? In terms of seniority, I am at least your distant cousin. I am kindly helping you with your studies; what kind of attitude is this?"
Distant cousin?
She certainly had a lot of cheap, scummy brothers.
Qin Xin's lips curled in mockery: "Kindly helping? So you aren't charging for tutoring?"
Lan Yingjun choked, his face nearly losing its composure as he struggled to maintain a refined air: "Of course not. Talking about money is an insult to me..."
Xiangxiang interjected in a low voice: "Young Miss, Young Master Jue said that if Senior Yingjun doesn't tutor you properly and you don't reach an average score of 60 on your final exams, he will withdraw all investments given to Senior Yingjun."
Although Xiangxiang's voice was low, it was just loud enough for Lan Yingjun to hear clearly.
This made Lan Yingjun so embarrassed that he could barely keep his face straight.
Qin Xin gave a knowing, sarcastic laugh: "So this is what you call not talking about money. You really are an insult to money."
Lan Yingjun, you are still the same as before—refined on the surface, but filled with petty schemes inside.
She knew all about Lan Yingjun's little failing pharmaceutical company; if it weren't for the money from investors, it would have collapsed long ago.
Yet he was incredibly anxious about that company, pouring his heart and soul into it as if he were desperate to prove something.
Stifled by Lan Qingxin's successive remarks, Lan Yingjun flushed red, wishing he could disappear.
This country bumpkin raised by Young Master Jue had such a sharp tongue!
No wonder even the old professor had been angered into leaving.
He endured it, trying his best to steady his tone and maintain the demeanor of a refined gentleman: "Qingxin, don't throw a childish tantrum. Money isn't important; as long as you can pass your finals, I will have fulfilled my duty to your brother."
Heh.
Qin Xin let out two cold laughs.
Lan Yingjun certainly knew how to make things sound good!
If it were in the past, she might have been deceived by this refined gentlemanly demeanor.
But now, standing from the perspective of a third party, she could see his hypocrisy so clearly!
Clearly, he was doing it for the investors' money, so how could he have the face to act so high and mighty?
Since he valued money so much...
Fine.
Then she would grant his wish!
"When does the lesson start?" Qin Xin said indifferently.
She would let him tutor her, and then, she would simply fail the final exam, ensuring the investors wouldn't leave him a single cent!
"You agree to the tutoring?" Lan Yingjun had no idea that the Lan Qingxin before him was actually Qin Xin. Seeing her agree, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly took a stack of notes out of his bag.
"These are notes I borrowed from your classmates. She is in the top ten among you freshmen, and she has the highest grades among the girls. Her notes for every subject are detailed and will be of great help to you. You should preview them well first, and I will arrange time in the next two days to explain the parts you don't understand..."