Reborn with Consumption System

Han Lie caught on immediately.

He immediately whipped out his phone, scrolled through his WeChat Moments, but found nothing. Pan Ge's latest update was from two days ago.

"You don't believe me!"

Pan Ge pouted, looking utterly wronged.

So fake.

Han Lie figured she either hadn't posted it yet or had blocked him; in any case, she definitely wasn't that honest.

"It better really be nothing, or else... Hmph!"

Han Lie adopted a fierce, villainous demeanor, leaning forward with his eyes fixed on her lips as he issued his threat.

Pan Ge's heart pounded wildly.

As she dodged, her fingers, already pinching the scoundrel's waist, instinctively tightened.

"If you dare do that to me again, I'll strangle you!"

Actually, Han Lie could kiss her right now and teach her a lesson.

However, kissing her now wouldn't be as satisfying.

Pan Ge was a reserved girl who cared a lot about her dignity. She needed a proper reason not to resist, one that would allow her to convince herself to comply and cooperate.

Key point: Even an overbearing CEO-style forced kiss requires finesse.

Given the same level of intimacy—more than friends, less than lovers—some guys get slapped after a forced kiss, some find their crush's affection for them plummet, while others end up tumbling into bed. What's the difference?

They haven't laid the proper groundwork.

I can't elaborate further; we'll save it for the after-class tutoring session.

Han Lie's problem was... he couldn't afford to make a costly mistake with Pan Ge! If anything, he was more likely to be the one who got 'smashed'...

So, he had to find another opportunity, waiting for a justifiable excuse to be forceful.

Forcing things now would, in all likelihood, not end well.

So, the scoundrel swatted her hand away, nonchalantly creating distance and feigning utter disdain.

"TSK! We both know perfectly well who enjoyed it more last time and who got the short end of the stick. You think I want to do that 'thing' with you? I'm not even in the mood!"

Pan Ge was so furious she saw black spots before her eyes. She immediately felt that worrying about this scoundrel had been a complete waste.

Dan Zihao, beat him up for me! Even beating him to death wouldn't be enough to vent my anger!

But she held back. Not only did she refrain from cursing, but she also didn't even dare to retort.

A smart woman doesn't suffer a disadvantage when it's right in front of her, right?

As they were bickering, the sound of a car entering the courtyard came from downstairs. Pan Ge hurriedly got up, decisively putting distance between them.

"My dad's back. You go downstairs first."

"Together."

Han Lie grabbed her hand, smiling with ill intent.

"Don't!" Pan Ge grew frantic. "I... I need to change! And don't you dare act all smug in front of my parents; I haven't agreed to be your girlfriend yet!"

Han Lie feigned surprise. "Then why were you so absorbed when we kissed?"

Damn it! This scoundrel...

Pan Ge bit her lip, looking as if she were about to cry. "That was my first kiss... Do you know how long I cried after I got back?"

"I don't know."

Han Lie shook his head, his expression unchanged.

"All I know is that when you got back, you were all over Xi Luting. I heard it was quite passionate... Say, who exactly were you crying over?"

Pan Ge was stunned, unable to continue her act.

Suddenly, she leaped up, wrapping her legs tightly around Han Lie's sturdy waist, clinging to him as she spoke through gritted teeth.

"If you've got the guts, carry me downstairs like this!"

WOW! Could there be such a good thing?

Han Lie immediately stood up, supporting her bottom, and walked towards the staircase without a word.

The next moment, Pan Ge thrashed like a landed fish, struggling desperately to get down. Then, she turned and tried to bolt.

Hah, no escape.

Han Lie wrapped an arm around her waist, not using much force, but raised his right hand with a mischievous grin.

"Where should a naughty child be spanked?"

Pan Ge completely gave in.

She looked up pitifully. "Darling, I was wrong, I was wrong about everything! I apologize, I'll make it up to you! What are your demands? I'll agree to anything I can do!"

Han Lie immediately lowered his hand, his smile warming.

Good girl, love you!

The sound of the door opening and Old Pan's booming voice drifted up from downstairs. He couldn't delay any longer and quickly stated his demand.

"Lend me 1.5 million yuan. I'll mortgage my two properties to you. The money has to be in my account within three days.

Then I'll be your perfect little follower. Wherever you point, I'll strike. However you want me to deal with Xi Luting, I guarantee I'll do it thoroughly, helping you knead her flat and roll her into any shape you please…"

"That's it?!"

Pan Ge widened her eyes, finding it somewhat hard to accept.

"You went to all that trouble just for a mere 1.5 million yuan?!"

Han Lie silently rolled his eyes, his expression turning grim as he made to hoist her onto his shoulder.

"Don't, don't, don't!"

Pan Ge instantly panicked, not daring to haggle, and caved on the spot.

"It's just 1.5 million, right? I'll transfer it to you later. You just be good today, okay?"

Han Lie immediately set her down, knelt on one knee before her, gently lifted her hand, and kissed it with passion.

"Your Highness, your Knight is always ready to lay down his life for you!"

Pan Ge was stunned.

Countless alpacas galloped through her mind, yet for a moment, she couldn't utter a single word.

It felt utterly ridiculous.

I've struggled and fought with this scoundrel for so long, losing every time, and nearly threw myself into the bargain. What on earth have I been doing?

Turns out, a mere 1.5 million was all it took to make him obedient?! I'm such a... Damn it!

But Pan Ge was Pan Ge, after all. After a brief moment of confusion, she gradually understood—this scoundrel was not to be trusted.

That 1.5 million will probably only keep him in line for a short while.

To expect him to behave himself from now on was absolutely impossible.

In her heart, she had always considered Han Lie a 'successful man' on her level, or perhaps even higher.

He won the national championship in the simulation competition and achieved a 20% return in one week of actual trading. Anyone who underestimated him was a complete fool.

Although Pan Ge had never praised Han Lie aloud, she genuinely admired him in her heart.

That's why she agreed without hesitation.

1.5 million wasn't a huge sum for her, but it wasn't an amount she would lend to just anyone. It wasn't just about the closeness of the relationship; one also had to consider if the other party was capable of managing such a sum.

For instance, she would never lend it to Xi Luting, no matter how good their relationship.

Unless there was a Special reason, like a family member being gravely ill, lending Xi Luting money wouldn't be helping her; it would be harming her.

In this regard, Pan Ge wasn't worried about Han Lie.

The only thing that annoyed her was that this was essentially a pact made under duress.

And she estimated its effective period wouldn't be very long.

But it didn't matter. Isn't it just money? Sis has plenty of it! You scoundrel, we'll see about this!

Hearing the footsteps downstairs growing heavier, Pan Ge could no longer indulge in her fantasies. She hurriedly pulled Han Lie up and pushed him towards the stairs.

"Quick, go keep my dad company. I really need to change! Remember, watch your mouth!"

"As you wish."

Han Lie placed his hand over his right chest and bowed slightly. At first glance, he looked like the epitome of a gentleman.

"Hmph!"

Pan Ge finally began to settle into her role as the 'sugar mommy.' She raised her snow-white, swan-like neck and strode proudly towards the bedroom.

Her first step was still demure, her second already had a bounce, and by the third, she couldn't hold it in any longer...

Down the short hallway, she practically swaggered with an air of untouchable dominance.

Han Lie narrowed his eyes, watching her leave with immense pleasure.

Little submissive Pan, I've taken so much money from you. If you don't summon me to your bed, you'd be insulting my professional ethics.

A gigolo can be killed but not humiliated—ever heard of that?

When a common man is enraged, blood will stain the bedsheets. Understand?

You'd better jump a little higher. If you can't get Xi Luting to come out and take the fall for you...

The ellipsis hides things that can't be written; figure it out yourself!

"Little Han is here? Where is he?"

Suddenly, Old Pan's voice came from downstairs. Han Lie stopped his musings and quickly went down.

"Uncle Pan, you're back?"

Dad, I've missed you so much!

Old Pan slung an arm around Han Lie's shoulder, patting him affectionately as he grumbled, "You rascal, why didn't you call ahead before coming over? I would've come back earlier!"

Son-in-law, Dad missed you too!

The two men exchanged smiles, a truly heartwarming scene of fatherly affection and filial piety.

The tea set was arranged, and they began to chat.

****

I've had a summer cold for a week. I was quietly enduring it before and didn't dare mention it to everyone. Now I've basically recovered my Health and am feeling great!