Reborn with Consumption System

Keep cursing, huh? You think I won't bite back with words?

So, Pan Ge was completely out of options and turned her sights on Han Lie.

As for her specific plan, Han Lie still needed to figure it out, but he was certain it wasn't made with good intentions. If she actually succeeded, being stuck between the two of them, Han Lie would indeed be in an awkward position. But now...

"Hey, you dog of a man, how come you suddenly made plans with Pan Pan?" Xi Luting raised her eyebrows in interrogation, her presence rather imposing.

She had just put Black-hearted White Lotus in her place, riding high on victory, and Han Lie didn't confront her head-on.

"Pan Ge wants to treat me to a return meal! You know, I've never been very good at refusing these things... What about you? How did you find this place?"

"I just happened to be craving crabs! What, you think you're the only ones who know about this century-old restaurant?"

One feigned ignorance, the 'non-stick' type. The other spouted nonsense, the 'big stirrer' type. Simply too much.

Pan Ge looked at this shameless pair, an indescribable anger bubbling inside her. Even while sandwiched between them, she couldn't resist a sarcastic remark, "Just stop fooling yourselves. Admit it, aren't you constantly stalking my social media posts?"

Xi Luting couldn't have been prouder. "Pfft! Who has that kind of spare time? This is what you call fate! Scoundrels always get what's coming to them!"

Pan Ge immediately regretted everything.

She just wanted to provoke Xi Luting and then gradually roll out her counterattack. Who could have expected such a coincidence? No sooner had she posted online than Xi Luting saw it... And Xi Luting, ever so impulsive, came charging over right away. Now caught in her clutches, it was too late to do anything but endure!

Xi Luting's face was filled with the pleased smile of a victor. She called out to the waiter, "Excuse me, please bring four more large hairy crabs!"

Pan Ge pouted but didn't make a peep.

Han Lie observed the situation with keen interest, finding their relationship particularly intriguing.

They were enemies, but not the kind who wished death upon each other.

They were like best friends, yet each dreaded the other having a better life.

Pan Ge could tolerate Xi Luting getting handsy without losing her temper.

Xi Luting could tolerate Pan Ge digging up her past embarrassments without truly getting mad.

Awkward and full of friction, yet there was some kind of unspoken understanding between them.

Truly rare indeed. What a pair of weirdos! Why don't you two just get together for real? It would save me the trouble...

Just as he thought of trouble, Xi Luting indeed started to lash out. "You dog of a man! Quite the character, aren't you, trying to freeload off every beauty on campus? Is that free meal from Pan Ge delicious?"

Pan Ge finally found an opportunity to contribute, stepping in proactively to help Han Lie out of the bind. "Han Lie is a pretty decent person, and I'm happy to share good food with him. Your mind doesn't always have to be so dark."

Here she comes, here she comes! With her masterclass in feigned innocence!

Han Lie still didn't understand what she was up to, but none of that mattered. What was important was...

The one who can deal with you, my big brother Pan, has finally come downstairs!

Han Lie's seat faced the staircase, so he clearly saw Old Pan peeking out stealthily, like a thief.

Well, well, well. Seeing Xi Luting and Pan Ge locked in a tight embrace, his face instantly darkened.

Han Lie averted his gaze, pretending to be oblivious. Smiling cheerfully, he raised his glass to them. "I can't win an argument against you two, so stop making fun of me. I wish you both a long and happy life together, alright?"

Old Pan suddenly swayed, clutching his forehead.

Xi Luting, thinking Han Lie was conceding, giggled and lifted her glass. "Alright, I'll take your good wishes!"

Nice one! You really dared to accept that...

Old Pan gripped the stair railing, looking as if he might fall over.

Oh dear! Big brother, you don't have high blood pressure, do you?!

Han Lie got a bit scared and hurriedly flashed Pan Ge a look that screamed, "Stop it!"

Just shut up! Stop agitating your dad already!

His intentions were good, but... Pan Ge clearly misunderstood.

The dark-bellied goddess, seething with resentment, thought: You dog of a man, do you really relish stabbing me in the back?! Huh?! After stabbing me, you still dare to provoke me with those suggestive glances?! It's no wonder she thought this way. Just yesterday, Han Lie had warned her with a text, and now here he was, teasing her again. It was all just part of his usual antics! Anybody would interpret it that way, right?

Pan Ge kept smoldering inside but didn't want to lose face, her composure, or her dominant position. So, with a bright smile, she jabbed at Han Lie while also discreetly setting a trap for Xi Luting. "What's the meaning of this? Are you saying that because we get along so well, you think you can kill two birds with one stone?"

Old Pan's body jolted; he suddenly regained some strength.

Heavens have mercy! My girl isn't completely indifferent to men—look, she's flirting with young Han! My daughter still has hope!

No sooner had his spirits lifted than Old Pan felt indignant again. 'Kill two birds with one stone'? Don't even dream of it!

At the same time, Xi Luting blushed. Unlike Pan Ge, who clearly had ulterior motives, she genuinely liked Han Lie a little. Her scuffles with Pan Ge were just for play; with Han Lie, there could be a future.

Young Han, go ahead and think about it, don't be scared! As long as you can bring my daughter back to her senses, we can discuss everything else slowly!

Old Pan suddenly placed immense hope in Han Lie, primarily because he deeply felt that time was of the essence—

Meanwhile, Pan Ge found her composure shattered by Xi Luting.

She wasn't against close physical contact with the gorgeous Xi Luting. After all, Xi Luting was the only girl whose looks could rival hers, a contest where it was difficult to declare a clear winner. Everyone loves beautiful things, and Xi Luting's body was soft, fragrant, and actually very comfortable to hold.

But she genuinely didn't have those kinds of feelings; she just couldn't accept it deep down.

So, swallowing her shyness, she retorted to Xi Luting, dragging Han Lie further into the mess in the process.