Because he was a stranger, Zhao Lin did not splash a cup of cold water on Li Nan's face to wake him up.
To be honest, the AA system between strangers, men and women on blind dates, and even among colleagues or friends is fair - you don't take advantage of me, and I don't take advantage of you. But men or women who propose an AA system in marriage are quite selfish and egotistical.
Yes, egotistical!
Zhao Lin could be certain that the person who came up with this idea must be the one with the higher income in the relationship, afraid that their better half would take advantage of them. There's a good chance they'd suggest living together once the other party's income exceeds their own.
Li Nan was clearly that kind of person.
A senior executive in a Fortune 500 company? Zhao Lin had some doubts about its authenticity.