Lina looked at Zuko for a while and asked softly, "I'm indignant, but what else can I do? The Grist Group is a big business, and crushing us is as simple as crushing an ant to them.
"It's my fault, actually." She smiled bitterly. "I shouldn't have impulsively reported problems with their products, and I shouldn't have gathered the merchants to boycott them. Sigh… I'm the one who suffered in the end, right? The merchants I approached are still selling the Grist Group's products!"
"Mm, it's good that you recognize your mistake," said Zuko with a calm expression.
Lina lowered her eyes and remained silent.
"A company like the Grist Group that's devoid of conscience will only disrupt the market order by continuing to exist." Zuko looked at her and said, "So, you were right in seeking justice, just using the wrong method."
Lina bit her lip. She had always thought he was reticent, but he spoke so much today.
"But you..." She hesitated for a moment and asked, "Do you have any good ideas?"
"No," said Zuko.
Even if he had any, he would not tell her. If this girl was not speaking honestly with him, he would have no reason to confide in her.
"Oh..." Lina nodded, and the atmosphere became awkward. Both of them did not know what to say next.
Seeing her hesitation, Zuko suddenly felt a strange feeling in his heart.
He raised an eyebrow, his eyes carrying a hint of slyness, and said softly, "But if there's a good plan in the future, we can work together. How about that?"
"Huh?" Lina was initially startled, and then a sweet smile appeared on her face. "Okay!"
The distant lights reflected on her profile, with the sea and the starry sky behind her in harmony.
Zuko thought he had seen many elegant and charming ladies from prominent families, each vying to be more captivating than the other. However, it was the first time he looked at a girl, unable to take his eyes off her like he was looking at Lina now.
His mother managed half of the entertainment industry, and many female celebrities regarded him as a stepping stone to cut short their struggle by 20 years, rushing to throw themselves at him. Being overly protected since childhood, he did not understand the treacherousness of human hearts. Time and again, the paparazzi would take his photos, and they would make it to the trending searches.
When he caused yet another scandal, Zephyr could not hold back anymore, saying, "What exactly do you want to do? Have you ever thought about your future?"
Zuko stubbornly remained silent.
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