Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 570 - 255: Wait and See [Big - ]_2

The girl crossed her arms over her chest and leaned against the door frame, standing on one leg with the other extended in front, her toes lightly touching the ground.

She really knows how to put on airs...

But indeed, the girl had the capital to be so condescending and proud. She was very pretty, a solid 90-point rating, the kind that sets the benchmark. She wore a bohemian-style cashmere long dress that was clearly from a luxury brand, and her Bvlgari full-diamond, rose gold Ruby pendant earrings screamed high-end collection.

Her expression could be perfectly mapped onto a pie chart: three parts curiosity, three parts disdain, three parts nonchalance. The remaining ninety-one parts were dedicated to a quiet scrutiny of Han Lie.

So, in reality, she wasn't as nonchalant as she pretended to be.

"What's it to you?" Chen Yanfei snapped back immediately, making it clear to Han Lie that the village belle had quite an aversion to the woman opposite her.

Chen Yanfei was always known for her approachability at Second High. She seemed to get along with everyone and apparently had no conflicts with anyone, her smile always warm and welcoming.

But Han Lie had seen her fall out with Pan Shaohang, and he knew her true nature.

If you piss me off, don't expect a shred of courtesy from me.

A head-to-head battle, who's afraid of whom?

Han Lie began to grow curious about the girl. After taking a couple of glances, he suddenly realized she looked somewhat familiar.

Huh?

That's really strange...

Han Lie frowned in thought, silent like a mere spectator.

So Chen Yanfei took charge. "It's not convenient today. Let's just eat separately. That's final."

Just as she was about to ask the waiter for a private room, the waiter's walkie-talkie at his waist suddenly crackled, "Six guests for Private Room 202, upstairs, please attend to them!"

"Received," the waiter responded. He then turned to ask Chen Yanfei, "Customers, have you decided where to sit yet? There are no more private booths available now..."

Damn!

Chen Yanfei was startled and felt a wave of frustration.

Ding Xiang quietly tugged at her, whispering, "Shall we go to another place, try something different?"

Yangyang immediately became anxious. "No way! On a day like today, no restaurant is going to have a table free. Why don't you just join our table?"

The 70-pointer also chimed in, "Yeah, Class Rep, it's just a meal. Is it worth being so distant?"

The other two boys were clearly hostile towards Han Lie. One remained silent, obviously not wanting to share a table with him, while the other did his best to persuade them. "Worst case, we can just order our own food separately. Class Rep, don't mind Yantong. She just loves to compete with you; it's not like this is the first day you've known that..."

The girl named Yantong raised her eyebrows at this comment. "What? Are you scared of me?"

Of course, Chen Yanfei wasn't scared of her.

But Chen Yanfei had to consider Han Lie's feelings. With three guys present—one openly courting Ding Xiang and two secretly in love with her—how awful would the dining ambiance be?

However, when Chen Yanfei glanced sideways at Han Lie, her mood suddenly exploded.

That damn man is actually staring at Yantong!

Damn!

So you really do fall for every new pretty face you see?

Fine, fine, I'll give you your chance!

Chen Yanfei put on a straight face, ignored Han Lie completely, and pulled Ding Xiang straight to the partitioned area with the other group. "Thanks a lot for this, but let's get this straight beforehand: we'll each pay our own bill. I have to treat a friend today!"

The word "friend" was spoken through gritted teeth.

Han Lie didn't catch on at that moment, thinking she was only angry because of the current situation, so he smiled with interest.

Interesting!

He followed lazily behind the two women, silent as he was led into the partitioned area, and sat wherever he was told, acting "extremely reserved."

Since they were already there, Chen Yanfei didn't continue to clash with Yantong and instead began to exchange pleasantries with her classmates.

Everyone was curious about Han Lie. When Chen Yanfei introduced him, she got it over with in just a few words, "Tough guy, a fellow townsman, and an alumnus I get along with quite well."

At that point, Han Lie finally sensed something was off.

How did we suddenly become alumni?

That fickle woman, trying to draw a line with me, huh?

While Han Lie was still puzzled, Chen Yanfei perfunctorily introduced her classmates.

That 90-point benchmark beauty, unsurprisingly, was named Chen Yantong.

Han Lie couldn't be bothered to dwell on whatever issue Chen Yanfei was having; his mind was already filled with excitement and a peculiar feeling.

Chen Yantong. Han Lie had indeed met her once in his past life.

She was Pan Shaohang's eventual fiancée!

It was probably during the first lunar month of 2018 when Pan Shaohang brought her back to Dream City for their engagement party, and a classmate had taken a photo of the two of them standing together.

In his previous life, Han Lie had always harbored hatred towards Pan Shaohang and thus subconsciously paid attention to everything about him.

Chen Yantong, Chen Yanfei. Such a coincidence was unforgettable, even if Han Lie tried to forget.

When he, a mere corporate drone back then, saw Pan Shaohang's glamorous engagement photos and short videos in the class group chat, his heart twinged with such bitterness.

Such an arrogant and irascible piece of trash was successful only because of his influential parents. He was foolish, malicious, and mediocre, and couldn't win over the goddess Chen Yanfei. Yet, he still managed to marry another wealthy beauty, Chen Yantong, and continued to be a winner in life.

How unfair life seemed!

Indeed, that Han Lie had been so devastated he couldn't recover was mostly due to his own fragile psyche.

But the problem was, for children from impoverished families, the most unbearable damage in youth was precisely this kind of devastating blow stemming from one's family background and lineage.

It felt as if no matter how hard you tried, you could never be as outstanding or noble as them.

Adults knew this was wrong, but how could an ideologically naive youth refute it?

Pan Shaohang, back then, had hurt Han Lie in precisely this manner. Those harsh and vicious words could shatter any teenager's defenses.

And the malicious harm we suffer in childhood and adolescence often takes many times longer to heal.