Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 548 - 248: Flipping the Table?

Xi Luting stood on the stage, her gaze icy as she looked toward the entrance.

You damn dog, Han Lie! So even you have moments when you cower and dare not move an inch?!

But instead of laughing, she merely tilted her chin up a notch.

Ah, that's the vibe! The Ice Princess, the aloof Queen, the gown-clad she-devil... it's all perfect! Everyone, get your cameras ready!

Today, Xi Luting was dressed in a pristine, waist-cinching, multi-layered gown and stood in 8-centimeter heels, which instantly elevated her already tall frame from 179 to 187 centimeters. She was beyond the description of a crane standing among chickens.

From her armpits down, it was all damn legs!

Standing next to her was Yan Qing, 170 centimeters tall and wearing a red gown. Originally a cool and collected girl, she now resembled a delicate little bird seeking shelter.

Looking around, Xi Luting had to lower her head to make eye contact with anyone!

Aura is definitely a kind of mysticism.

The current Xi Luting didn't just have her aura maxed out; it was explosive.

Her expression, posture, and gaze all harkened back to her prime.

No, she was even more noble and aloof than when Han Lie first met her in her previous life!

If you were to ask why...

Because in her last life, she harbored no grudges against anyone; she was just normally hosting an event.

Now, she was truly itching to knife someone...

Han Lie saw it but felt deeply wronged.

What did I do this time?

The next second, Han Lie carefully surveyed the crowd below the stage and no longer felt aggrieved.

Even without a detailed count... there are probably five, six, seven, or eight girls here with whom I have a 'not-so-shallow' relationship?

COUGH, COUGH!

Of course, not that many are *deeply* involved. Pan Ge, Wang Tianqing, First Sister-in-Law, Second Sister-in-Law... just those four.

In this situation, if someone suddenly rushed up to stab me, I'd completely understand.

Guilt-ridden, spineless, and utterly intimidated, I just can't stand tall!

Unable to help himself, Han Lie swallowed hard and forced a smile, casually waving to the formidable assembly of ladies.

"Thank you for your hard work! Please continue, I'm just having a look..."

He put on a good act, but unfortunately, the girls weren't playing along, and a chaotic scene erupted on the spot.

"Bro! You haven't come back to see us in so long!"

Chamu Yuyun was the first to speak up, her voice ringing out loudly.

The university's auditorium, used for the gala, was nearly a hundred meters deep, but even that couldn't muffle her brazen attitude.

Luckily, she hadn't called him "Brother," just a simple "Bro."

Otherwise...

No need for "otherwise"; someone was even worse—

Zhao Shengnan, fearing the situation wasn't chaotic enough, was the second to wave. "Stinky little brother, come over here!"

Presumptuous!

Han Lie was so angry he could have crushed his molars.

She's leveraging her status as a rich second-generation brat and her connection to Liu Yingjun, that prominent second-year, to stir up trouble everywhere. She really deserves a good thrashing!

It was fortunate that Lou Xiaoxiao always liked to feign innocence and didn't join the fray.

Otherwise...

No need for "otherwise," as surprises always followed one after another.

Liu Beibei, for some reason—perhaps a sudden impulse—stepped forward, came up beside Han Lie, hooked his arm, and began dragging the dumbfounded man further into the hall.

"Minister Han, come and see how well we've prepared!"

I don't know how well you've prepared, but I'm truly not mentally ready for this...

Han Lie desperately wanted to pull his arm away, but her grip was too tight.

Liu Beibei was that kind of strikingly alluring woman—everyone understands 'alluring,' right?

Today, she was dressed in something light and airy, perhaps even a bit sheer.

Perhaps many younger men would find her beauty somewhat vulgar, but her voluptuousness and earthy sensuality had a paralyzing effect, making Han Lie feel utterly constrained. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

If I pulled away too hard, and she resisted, what if her flimsy outfit got torn? Whose fault would that be?

Han Lie didn't dare make any sudden moves, while Wang Tianqing, needing to avoid suspicion, stayed aside to enjoy the show.

Thus, this "lucky" dog was dragged by her all the way to the front of the stage.

HEY!

All those different kinds of stares... don't even get me started!

Seeing that some people were brewing trouble and the situation was about to devolve into chaos, Han Lie hurriedly tried to save himself.

"Alright, alright, let go! What kind of behavior is this?!"

He feigned a reprimand and tried to pull his arm back again. WHOOSH... she finally let go.

But the situation didn't improve much.

Pan Ge watched from below the stage with a half-smile, Xi Luting watched coldly from the stage, Zhao Shengnan and Lou Xiaoxiao were cheerfully watching from the sidelines, while the slender Si Yu looked on in confusion from behind them...

Is this my 'Song of Chu,' besieged on all sides?

COUGH, COUGH!

Han Lie looked left and right, searching for a safe haven, and finally spotted the boys huddled in a corner.

Overjoyed, he hastily gestured to them.

"Old Wang, Old Liu, come over here! How are the preparations going?"

Liu Yutong and Wang Xiaotian, having been called out, were happily walking over when Xi Luting suddenly spoke from the stage, "Has all the backstage equipment been moved yet?"

"AH?"

The two men were stunned.

Immediately after, Yin Qin put her hands on her hips and laid into them, "AH? What 'ah'? You lack brawn and brains! Get a move on and shift that equipment!"

"OH..."

A vice-chairman and a secretary-general, thoroughly berated by a mere deputy department head, turned tail. "Alright, alright, off to work we go!"

They also dragged away a group of other guys who had been hoping to watch the show.

Well, watching the drama wasn't worth risking their necks. Gossip? Screw gossip!

Han Lie was once again puzzled.

No, Yin Qin, where did you get this courage? And this kind of clout?

Something's off about you guys!

Instinctively, Han Lie turned his head towards Pan Ge.

Pan Ge, embodying her 'innocent bystander' persona, still watched with arms crossed and a smile, looking like a complete outsider.

But Han Lie was certain: Pan Ge had to be the one backing Yin Qin.

Among everyone present, only Pan Ge had the ability to "subdue" Yin Qin and make the student council officers wary and fearful.