Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 556 - 250 What is hoodwinking?_3

Xi Luting slapped Han Lie’s face.

But instead of getting angry, Brother Lie actually smiled, his composure excellent.

"Then I’ll have to trouble you two."

He spoke softly to Yan Qing and Liu Beibei, then turned to find Wang Tianqing. "What about the two male hosts? Can they handle it?"

Yin Qin rushed over.

"No problem! Our Arts Department organizes two or three events a year. We’re very experienced."

"Good." Han Lie nodded. "Then all of you do your best. After it’s over, I’ll pay out of my own pocket to treat everyone to a celebration!"

Wang Tianqing realized this was the final decision. She stood up, clapped her hands, and called out, "The person in charge of the program team, come over for a moment. Let’s walk through it again with the hosts. The rest of you can go rest!"

Yan Qing opened his mouth but was pulled by a delighted Liu Beibei. He pursed his lips and turned to go on stage.

After that, the process went very smoothly.

Han Lie casually found an empty seat and watched quietly, not flirting with any of the girls.

He wasn’t here for that today; he couldn’t just start things haphazardly.

As for Xi Luting’s sudden outburst... far from making him angry, it actually left Han Lie very pleased, even making him want to laugh.

In her past life, Xi Luting had tried hard to climb the ladder in the student council, simply because she couldn’t find a better way out.

Those wealthy and beautiful girls, like Pan Ge and Zhang Tian—who among them cared about the petty squabbles within the school?

But Xi Luting had no other choice.

She wanted to rely on herself, so she wrote web novels, became a class leader, and joined the student council, all while suppressing her true nature to discipline herself.

In the end, she only rose to vice-chairperson. Even throwing Han Lie under the bus to take the blame didn’t help her secure the position Wang Tianqing easily stumbled into. This wasn’t because she lacked ability, but because she refused all help tainted with ulterior motives.

Han Lie knew back then, too, that she didn’t have it easy at school.

She had no background, a cool personality, and a stubborn temper, yet she was so beautiful. It would have been strange if she hadn’t faced numerous troubles.

For example, provocations like Liu Beibei’s today were purely routine for her.

In her past life, she had tried to endure minor issues, appearing aloof and disdainful of squabbling over trifles.

She had to endure, didn’t she? She couldn’t just blow up and fight with people every day, could she?

Today, however, she had shown her true temperament, living in a way that was most comfortable for her.

When she left, Han Lie had noticed her lightness.

That was good. Especially good.

The reasons likely stemmed from two aspects—

Firstly, her collaboration with Brother Ham on "The Goddess CEO" had achieved success beyond her wildest imagination. By now, she had already earned hundreds of thousands in royalties, and future subscription and copyright earnings would only be higher.

Everything in the school and student council no longer mattered; they were just mud at the bottom of a pond.

Secondly, Han Lie had given her the confidence.

Although Dog Lie was a womanizer, he wasn’t stingy with her. The luxury car worth over a million was secondary; his attitude of "I won’t let you suffer" was the true foundation.

These two factors combined gave her a sense of effortless poise, making her Queen-like demeanor even more pronounced. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

Brother Lie really liked her this way.

Though she was more troublesome to handle, that was precisely where the fun lay.

Women like Wang Tianqing and Little Seventeen, who were obedient for money, became incredibly dull once the novelty wore off and they began to unravel.

Xi Luting and Pan Ge, on the other hand, could each provide him with a constant stream of amusement. Together, the fun was more than doubled.

Otherwise, why would Han Lie bother investing so much effort in cultivating her into a "top-tier beauty writer"?

A wild horse that’s hard to rein in is exhilarating to ride!

Dog Lie chuckled mischievously and sat quietly until the run-through was complete.

Then, he left on his own, giving no opportunity to the women who were eyeing him like tigers watching their prey.

The meat wasn’t stewed tender enough to be pulled into his bowl yet.

And it absolutely wasn’t because Sister Bai was too good at draining him!

To Wang Tianqing, Yu Yun, Tan Xuan, and the others, Han Lie’s abrupt departure was to be expected. They were used to Director Han’s aloof and distant demeanor, his tendency to not concern himself with anything.

However, Si Yu, who hadn’t received so much as a single greeting throughout the event, couldn’t help but feel a pang of disappointment.

Last time, he had his arm around my waist, drinking and telling jokes, and now he wouldn’t even glance my way. So ’Sweetie’ had finally become ’yesterday’s news,’ huh?

Hmph, men!

Little Fishy was dazedly pulled out of the auditorium by Huo Xiaoyu, accompanied by Zhao Shengnan and Lou Xiaoxiao. Outside the school, they met up with Ma Ke, Liu Yingjun, and their group of wealthy second-generation kids at a restaurant.

They had a large private room where a big table was laden with dishes. The conversation was lively, yet no one touched their chopsticks.

"What’s wrong?"

Si Yu, shaking off her inexplicable gloom, softly asked Huo Xiaoyu.

Huo Xiaoyu pursed her lips, gesturing with her chin towards Fang Tongzhi, who was on the phone, indicating for Si Yu to look.

As Si Yu turned her head, Fang Tongzhi’s voice suddenly became excited.

"My good brother, you’re really doing me a great honor! Just come straight over; the guys are all waiting for you!"

Liu Yingjun, Ma Ke, and the others, who usually acted all high and mighty, immediately beamed with delight.

Si Yu’s heart skipped a beat; she suddenly guessed who they were waiting for.

Clutching the hem of her clothes, she felt lost yet expectant. Time seemed to drag and fly simultaneously, and she couldn’t quite grasp her precise emotions...

It’s my fault. When I read other books where they start ’driving,’ I can’t help but want to step on the gas myself. But I forgot, my ’driver’s license’ was revoked long ago...