Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 459 - 218: The Jerk Has Evolved Again_2

It was precisely because of her dependence that she immediately became best friends with Chen Yanfei, living under the control and care of Empress Chen.

No man? Having a big sister is just as good. Otherwise, with my family background, why would I play the sidekick when I could be a princess myself? Of course not. I was never a particularly independent person. Being a princess and having to manage myself is just too exhausting. I do look forward to romance, yet my standards for men are incredibly high. If I put my list of conditions into the matchmaking market, I might struggle to find a match even after ten years.

Chen Yanfei scolded her with loving frustration, calling her naive.

But the paradox is... none of the pursuits from so many boys have managed to get a second look from me. I mostly just ignore them with my head down and without a word. Where am I being naive? I can’t clearly outline my own standards or define what kind of boyfriend I want, so everything is instinctive. Not liking someone is instinctive, and so is having a crush.

I admire Han Lie for his capabilities. But his nonchalance, his superficial expressions of affection that are merely lip service, leave me feeling rattled and insecure. His mysteriousness, his multifaceted persona, his roguish charm—they make me experience something new each time, fill me with trepidation, and involuntarily raise my anticipation. Most importantly—my most trusted Chen Yanfei also likes Han Lie. That’s just too thrilling... Ugh, PTUI PTUI! I mean, um, since Yan Yan’s standards are so high, it proves that Lie has some kind of magic, haha...

As Naive pondered a whole bunch of nonsense, she suddenly chuckled dryly, which took Han Lie by surprise.

What’s she doing? Her expression keeps changing, her face turning red then white. She hasn’t already thought of names for our sons, has she? Han Lie thought, amused.

"Hey, wake up!" Han Lie teased her with a mischievous smile. Instantly, Ding Xiang felt as if her head was smoking.

"Just don’t think you can take liberties with me! I’ve completely seen through you now—a wolf in sheep’s clothing, your mind filled with nothing but sleaze!"

"How sleazy? Go on, say it. I want to see if you’re right."

Han Lie really put on a rogue’s act for her, winking and leering indecently, thoroughly flustering her.

"I can’t handle this! Just take me back to school, or I’ll tell Yan Yan!"

"Go ahead and tell her."

The damn guy casually pulled out his phone, opened a folder, clicked on a video, and played it.

He held the phone up to Ding Xiang’s face with a mischievous snicker.

"Your Yan Yan doesn’t even dare to speak loudly to me. You think she’ll help you? What were you thinking?"

Ding Xiang stared at the video for less than three seconds, then suddenly plunged her head forward.

"HAHAHAHA..."

She curled up in the seat, laughing so hard that she started wiping away tears.

"You... you’re so evil... Oh boy, I can’t take it... HAHAHA!"

The off-key "Love Even After Death" playing on the phone wasn’t the main attraction. The real highlight was Chen Yanfei’s international superstar demeanor as she stepped on the coffee table. Her level of commitment was hilarious every time one saw it.

Ding Xiang lay on the central armrest, softly hitting Han Lie a couple of times, like a gentle massage.

"I—I’m going to tell Yan Yan that you maliciously kept her embarrassing material!"

"Malicious? NONONO!"

Han Lie caught Ding Xiang’s delicate hand and gently scratched her palm.

"Such precious memories. If I don’t save them for her, who will commemorate her youth?"

"You, you’re too... too bad..."

"TCH! Don’t you want to keep a copy?"

"What?"

Ding Xiang was truly tempted, but after careful consideration, she ultimately didn’t dare.

"Forget it, I can’t handle her beatings... You have no idea, Yan Yan is really strong. If she pounces on my bed, pins me down, and goes WHACK, WHACK, WHACK, who will I cry to?"

Wow! You two sure play rough, huh? Lie’s eyes sparkled. He couldn’t resist being naughty again.

"Where did she hit you? Come here, let me rub it for you!"

WHOOSH. Ding Xiang immediately retreated to the car door, shy and alert.

"Big pervert! Stinking rogue!"

The hand I was just holding so nicely has been withdrawn. A huge loss.

But Han Lie was not in a hurry.

The damn guy had now fully realized that Ding Xiang was indeed naive, far too easy to handle.

The main problem is Chen Yanfei; she’s a real nuisance. Otherwise, sweet talk, pushing boundaries, taking every opportunity, and persistent pursuit would make it easy to sweep Ding Xiang off her feet. The problem is—if my approach isn’t correct, I can only end up with either Chen Yanfei or Ding Xiang, not both. And if I make a move on Ding Xiang first, I might lose them both, with Chen Yanfei likely causing a massive backlash. But if I settle things with Chen Yanfei first... Her nickname ’Naive’ isn’t for nothing, is it? So, I’ll have to keep holding back!

"Alright, alright, I’ll stop teasing you. Shall we head back to school, or do you want to hang out more?" Han Lie suddenly became serious, his smile warm, almost fatherly.

Ding Xiang wasn’t really angry with Han Lie, and her spirits immediately lifted again.

"Where to?"

"The Bund is just outside. Shall we just walk around?"

"Let’s go!"

Ding Xiang quickly opened the car door. After getting out, she even bounced lightly a couple of times, like a bird out of a cage.

Han Lie walked around to her side and stretched out his hand.

"Come, my Princess Xiang Xiang."

Han Lie, with his 79-point looks, 183 cm height, and ramrod-straight posture, smiled, showing off his pearly white teeth. His clear irises reflected the brilliant lights of the Bund, as well as the girl’s radiant, flower-like smile.

What idol drama could compare to such an immersive experience?

Ding Xiang felt her brain was about to fry. Dizzy, she grasped the large hand in front of her, staggering along as he led the way forward.