Those who often plotted against others would naturally be afraid of being plotted against. Connoris would never be so presumptuous as to think that someone would selflessly spare a thought for others. Those who seemed to be considerate would have to be guarded against carefully. Interests were the only thing that could be trusted, and a relationship built on interests was the most fair and reliable.
Although Connoris did not understand Lin Li thoroughly after interacting with him during this period of time, he found Lin Li's personality to be similar to his. Lin Li was also similar to him before he got put in a situation where he felt threatened.