Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 553 - 249: Little Rascal, Can’t I Deal with You Yet?_3

Third, you must genuinely like him.

Seems simple, right?

Actually, it's very hard to find.

Moreover, as you get older, the number of people who meet the criteria will only decrease.

Once you drag yourself past the age of 30, don't even dream of having it all. By then, whether or not you can find someone you like won't be the main issue; you'll need to be ready to take over the family responsibilities!

Do you understand what I'm saying?

Nannan, for girls in families like ours, it's incredibly difficult to find a truly suitable match. Just look at your Uncle Gao's and Uncle Wang's families...

Your father and I didn't want to rush this, but seeing how that kid Han Lie is so promising, your dad has really taken him to heart.

You need to take this to heart too. Don't throw temper tantrums at Han Lie like a spoiled princess.

In another two or three years, if that matter can be settled, your father and I are of the opinion that you two should get engaged right after graduation. So, from now on, you should start treating Han Lie as if he's already half your husband...

When it comes to suitors, the fewer you deal with, the better.

Don't keep thinking the next one will be better; the more you date, the worse the next one will be.

Take the opportunity to bring him home; it's not like we don't have space for him!

Anyway, try to avoid checking into hotels too often.

Mom knows you're shy. Fine, I'll lift your curfew. Just call ahead if you're not coming home to stay. But please, please be safe. I might be eager to be a grandmother, but I can certainly wait another couple of years..."

Good grief! Once the serious discussion ended, the words that followed became increasingly audacious.

How could Pan Ge bring herself to discuss such things with her own mother?

She immediately pulled the covers over her head and groaned, "Argh, Mom! There's really nothing going on between Han Lie and me! Stop talking such nonsense; you're going to corrupt me!"

Tsk, tsk, she was putting up such a brave front...

Zhao Anni knew perfectly well what was going on. I've done enough prodding for today, she thought, and stood up, satisfied.

"You rest a bit more then. If you get hungry, just ask the housekeeper to cook something for you. Mom's leaving now."

Once Zhao Anni left the room, Pan Ge suddenly flung back the covers and vigorously rubbed her hair.

Idiot! I forgot to ask what on earth that scoundrel is scheming with Dad!

However, even without knowing the specifics, I've definitely figured out Han Lie's status in this family—it's higher than mine.

Dad (Old Pan) doesn't fuss over small amounts of money, but he deeply cares about the continuation of the family legacy.

And Mom (Old Zhao) is shrewd, resourceful, and decisive.

For that scoundrel to have won them over so completely, whatever he's involved in must be far more significant than some minor private equity dealings.

Great, I'm completely done for.

With Mom and Dad so clearly on his side, what's the point in even trying to resist?

Unless it's a major issue of principle, I'm going to be relegated to second place in this family from now on...

AAARGH! This is so frustrating! What on earth am I supposed to do?

Pan Ge thrashed about on her large bed for a while, her eyes gazing blankly at the ceiling, her mind refusing to work.

Being obedient is out of the question! Expecting this princess to be a puppet? Not! A! Chance!

But I know full well that I genuinely can't outmaneuver Han Lie, not in any way.

So... Forget it, forget it! Time for a new strategy!

While Pan Ge was regrouping, the New Year's Eve party finally came to a smooth conclusion.

But before that, Brother Lie had been busy the entire afternoon, without a single moment to spare.

「Let's rewind to four o'clock.」

When Han Lie arrived at the school, the final dress rehearsal had already completely ended.

The entire student council was bustling with activity, yet the role of the main host for the event remained undecided.

Xi Luting stood there, radiating an "I-don't-care-who-it-is" attitude. Her stance was clear: they could take the stage if they wanted; if not, she could handle it herself.

Liu Beibei and Yan Qing were about to lose their minds and wanted to give up, but Wang Tianqing, Tan Xuan, and Yin Qin firmly held them back.

Brother Lie sighed.

He hadn't thought that dealing with Pan Ge, who had been stirring up trouble behind the scenes, would resolve the issue, nor had he anticipated Xi Luting would be this resolute.

This girl is too headstrong; she never backs down.

If it doesn't work, just blow it all up. I don't give a damn who you are! That was her mentality.

If Han Lie hadn't possessed so many unconventional tools, along with his 'Ham Bro' alias secretly stirring the pot from the shadows, subduing her would have been quite a challenge.

As for what to do now... Just take her away!

Han Lie, his expression serious, beckoned to Xi Luting. "Come here, Minister Xi. Step aside with me for a moment." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Xi Luting, who had been sitting in the front row with her arms crossed and a frosty expression, paused for a moment. Then, she suddenly flashed Han Lie a smile, like an iceberg thawing.

Then, the icy aura she exuded... practically froze poor Han Lie...

"I received a distress message from Pan Ge earlier. Minister Han, take a guess: will I go with you or not?"

Damn it, that Black-hearted White Lotus is stirring up trouble again!

Han Lie was seething, but before he could deal with Pan Ge, he first had to face the multitude of peculiar stares from everyone around him.

Their eyes seemed to ask, "Minister Han, what on earth did you do to Pan Ge?!"

Si Yu instinctively clutched her clothes tighter...

Wang Tianqing involuntarily licked her lips...

Naiyun quietly clenched her fists...

Fang Feifei stared eagerly at Xi Luting, her mind evidently conjuring extremely bizarre thoughts...

As for those less close, like Tan Xuan, Yin Qin, Yan Qing, and Liu Beibei, their minds were filled with suggestive scenarios.

The most suggestive thoughts, however, belonged to Zhao Shengnan and Lou Xiaoxiao. They exchanged a glance and silently resolved, This won't do! If we don't make our move soon, we definitely won't get our fill today!

Stop staring, everyone! I need to think of something, fast!

Witnessing everyone's reactions, Xi Luting inwardly sneered with contempt, yet her outward smile became even sweeter.

Alright then. She was never a genuinely sweet girl to begin with; in fact, her sweetness was rather unsettling... Han Lie mused.

Amidst the strange silence, Han Lie decided to take a gamble.