Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 428 - 207: Master of Control_2

The space of over 400 square meters was indeed quite something to explore. A tour-like walk around it took a full 20 minutes.

The students gradually loosened up and returned to their incessant chattering, exclamations of surprise never ceasing.

"Wow! This is so luxurious!"

"Yanfei, God Lie spoils you way too much, right?"

"Yeah, yeah, what exactly is your relationship with him?"

"Ding Xiang, you traitor! You knew about this all along, didn’t you?!"

"Ah? No, I don’t think so?"

"Yanfei, you’re not being fair! Why didn’t you tell us you had such a solid connection earlier?"

"When is God Lie coming? I really want to ask him for advice in person..."

"Uh, well... I’ve dissed God Lie on the forums before. Is it too late to admit I was wrong now?"

"Haha! Then you’re done for! I don’t think it’s possible."

"Serves you right! That’s what you get for running your mouth! Yanfei, on your behalf, I’ll make him pour tea for the boss later!"

"Yanfei, from now on, you’re my real sister, and God Lie is my real brother-in-law~~~"

"EW!"

The points of interest for boys and girls were completely different, but they had one thing in common—their reverence for Han Lie.

At this age, boasting about a peer’s achievements on a forum didn’t accomplish much. Most would be defiant, thinking they could do just as well. But when you showed them a 120,000-yuan room and let them see it for themselves, well, that made an impression. It wasn’t that 120,000 yuan in itself was so astonishing; rather, it was the sheer inconceivability of such a lifestyle that packed a punch, demonstrating Han Lie’s level was far beyond that of his peers.

Everyone praised Han Lie, and Chen Yanfei quietly swelled with pride.

He’s my tough guy!

When he was beaten black and blue for merely glancing my way, I was the one who accompanied him to the hospital!

Such thoughts were quite bizarre, but that’s just how a young girl felt.

Chen Yanfei maintained a reserved yet refreshingly frank demeanor as she answered two or three questions.

"Han Lie and I are high school alumni. We’re good friends with a pretty solid relationship, nothing as complicated as you’re imagining."

"I didn’t bring it up before because I didn’t think it mattered, not because I was intentionally hiding it."

"We have our lives, and he has his. Today was just an accident. I never expected him to be so enthusiastic. That guy is no good; he clearly rejected my confession before, and now he’s pulling this stunt..."

Wow!

The amount of information was simply overwhelming, enough to send the teens into an immediate uproar.

"WHAAAT?!"

"Yanfei, you confessed your feelings to God Lie?!"

"And he actually rejected you?!"

"Damn! Is that cluelessly straight guy blind or what?!"

"Have I gone mad, or have you gone mad, or has the world gone mad? Yanfei actually chased after a guy, and then she actually didn’t win him over?!"

"It’s all over. I feel like love has vanished in an instant..."

The boys were panic-stricken, the girls were shocked; all were left dumbfounded by Chen Yanfei.

Ding Xiang was the most terrified. She immediately shrank behind Huang Li to play dead, not daring to even lift her head.

Even now, she still believed Chen Yanfei’s confession had failed because of her. Her heart was always filled with guilt, yet, from time to time, a trace of sweetness would surface.

I’m sorry, I didn’t want this to happen...

But maybe we really do share some special kind of fate...

Sigh!

Chen Yanfei hadn’t realized Ding Xiang had so much internal drama. However, she deliberately brought up the topic not to suppress Ding Xiang, but merely to seize the chance to make her own feelings clear to Luo Zijun, Fang Xing, and the others.

The opportunity had come so suddenly that she was completely unprepared, yet she felt it was the best one she could ask for.

"It’s true..."

Chen Yanfei helplessly spread her hands. Though clearly recounting her own failure, her face wore an expression of ease, free of resentment or regret.

"I really do like Han Lie quite a bit. But maybe my usual demeanor is too overbearing. I scared him badly when I confessed, and then he just spouted some incredibly flimsy excuse to turn me down. But..."

She tilted her head, a cute smile playing on her lips.

"...Actually, it wasn’t a truly serious pursuit. I didn’t genuinely put my heart into it, so it’s not surprising that I failed—I was too arrogant!"

The boys and girls stared at each other, utterly flabbergasted.

Sister, are you actually self-reflecting?

Isn’t this a bit much?!

Luo Zijun and Fang Xing turned ashen, all color drained from their faces, a heart-wrenching pain gripping them.

My goddess, the goddess I couldn’t bear to speak a harsh word to, the goddess for whom I’d willingly play the fool just to see her smile, was actually willing to humble herself like this for another man!

In truth, Chen Yanfei wasn’t humbling herself, but that was the only way they could interpret it.

Thus, they felt utterly disheartened.

Chen Yanfei noticed their expressions, smiled inwardly, and let out a silent sigh of relief.

She didn’t want to bring trouble to Han Lie, nor did she need anyone fighting over her out of jealousy. Call it pride or sensitivity, but she could manage her own social and emotional life, loving purely and cleanly.

That damn lucky dog of a man!

That’s what all the boys thought, and consequently, they felt a pang of jealousy towards Han Lie. Unfortunately for them, this envy lasted only three short minutes.

Three minutes later, Alin received a message through her earpiece that Han Lie was coming upstairs. She promptly led the service team out to greet him.

Chen Yanfei didn’t move. She was still feeling a little moody, so her classmates also remained in the lobby, witnessing "God Lie’s" impressive entrance for the first time.

Actually, Han Lie’s attire today wasn’t flamboyant, just a clean and smart casual outfit.

But, as the saying goes, bearing shapes the man. As Han Lie strode confidently in the center with an easy smile, flanked by a retinue of respectful service staff, the aura he exuded created a vast and striking contrast with the students. Their constraint only highlighted Han Lie’s effortless composure.

Thus, when Han Lie spoke calmly, everyone involuntarily sensed a certain pressure from his presence.

"Hello everyone, I’m Han Lie," he began. "I hope my uninvited arrival hasn’t dampened your spirits?"

After this simple greeting, he naturally took command of the situation.

"Is there an activity planned next? I’ve come specifically to join in the fun today. To all you top students, I’ll be counting on your guidance later."

Only then did the others snap out of it, starting to greet him in a flurry of voices.

"God Lie, hello! You’re my idol!"

Han Lie replied, "Thank you, thank you. You’re a top student at our school, strong in many areas. I’m quite flattered."

"Wow! God Lie, you look even more handsome in person than in your photos!"

Han Lie chuckled. "Really? The average good looks of the boys in your class are so high, I’m a bit hesitant to believe that."

"God Lie, God Lie, remember me! I’m the youngest in Yanfei’s dorm, my name is Xiaoqing!"

"Hello there, little sister," Han Lie said with a smile. "You’re very cute. I’ll remember you."

"God Lie, I also participated in this year’s stock trading competition, but unfortunately, I was eliminated in the first round... Can I ask you for some advice later on?"

Han Lie responded, "Let’s discuss it together. A good part of my success was due to luck, so I wouldn’t dare presume to teach."

"Wow! God Lie, you’re so modest!"

"It’s just that everyone has put me on too high a pedestal," Han Lie said. "I genuinely didn’t expect this and feel quite humbled. You’re all Chen Yanfei’s classmates, so please, just call me Han Lie. I’d really like to become friends with all of you."

Chen Yanfei watched the scoundrel effortlessly interacting with her classmates, his attitude warm and his words sincere, and she felt extremely pleased.

After the incident with Pan Shaohang, her biggest fear was that a successful and famous Han Lie would put on airs, making things awkward for her. To her relief, Han Lie wasn’t pretentious at all; he really showed her consideration.

This wasn’t his true nature, she knew.

But precisely because Han Lie had voluntarily lowered his stance, this friendship seemed all the more precious.

In just five minutes, most of the fourteen classmates had been won over.

The remaining three who hadn’t spoken—Luo Zijun, Fang Xing, and Mo Xiaozhu—weren’t unconvinced. The first two were just feeling a bit awkward, while Mo Xiaozhu was simply too shy.

This ability to be compatibly condescending was a bit too outrageous.

After greeting everyone individually, Han Lie instructed Alin, "Check what everyone wants to drink. You can decide on the fruit platter and desserts. Please hurry."

Finally, he turned to Chen Yanfei with a playful, rule-breaking smile. "What was the original plan again? You’re in charge today, so you make the arrangements."

Chen Yanfei regained control, her mood now completely different from before.

She clapped her hands, her expression bright as she announced, "Alright, there will be plenty of time for chatting during dinner. Weren’t you all clamoring to play Mafia? Let’s start!"

The boys immediately grew eager, casting mischievous glances at Han Lie.