Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 620 - 273: Absurd Night

Although Han Lie felt some stirrings, his heart pounding furiously, he still managed to maintain his restraint.

I'm not that kind of easy person!

The upright Han Lie dutifully helped her upstairs, tossed her onto the large bed in the bedroom, then turned and walked towards the kitchen.

Phew… It's too hot…

Han Lie's agitation had caused his forehead to bead with sweat. He opened the refrigerator, found a bottle of mineral water, and guzzled it down with a series of GLUGS. Feeling his body temperature drop sharply, he finally let out a long sigh of relief.

Tang Xintian, eh? Better not to touch her if it can be avoided.

It wasn't that he was afraid of her family or anything. As for a trivial matter like sleeping with him, she could probably handle the fallout herself.

His main fear was that she would try to use this to her advantage, competing with Pan Ge to become his main woman.

Her destructive potential was something Chen Yanfei, Xi Luting, and the others couldn't compare to. Once she got clingy, it could jeopardize his collaboration with Panzi.

At such a critical juncture, it really wasn't worth the risk.

To extinguish the budding desire in his heart, Han Lie desperately searched for her flaws.

What was piled up in the fridge?

Spicy strips, yogurt, fruit, beer, instant noodles, a half-eaten leftover sausage...

Not a single decent vegetable—clearly a sign she couldn't cook.

The dining table held two sets of greasy plates and utensils, plus un-cleared takeaway boxes. Slovenly!

The living room looked pretty tidy, but when he pulled open the mesh drawer under the coffee table, it was filled with various snacks.

The bedroom… was a complete disaster.

Clothes were strewn everywhere, the quilt was unfolded, and several plush toys were scattered on the floor.

Huh? The stockings at the foot of the bed… could they be the pair his little assistant had given her? It seemed they hadn't been washed… Her 'original essence'... Yuck! Yuck!

Hah, some goddess!

She was just an intelligent but lazy woman. If she couldn't even take care of herself, how could she be expected to take care of a man?

Brother Lie felt he had found Tang Xintian's biggest flaw: her abysmal self-care skills.

And then, with a critical eye, he watched her get up and start to strip… strip… strip…

Damn it! What the hell!

What are you doing?!

Han Lie had just reached the bedroom doorway when his eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets.

Tang Xintian was stripping off her gown. Her back was to the door, and she was already bent over, pulling the dress down toward her feet.

Hiss… This is… quite something…

As everyone knows, the undergarments women wear with gowns are quite particular, so what Han Lie saw was…

GULP!

A sound that no innocent child would understand suddenly echoed, reverberating through the quiet room.

Tang Xintian, thoroughly drunk, turned her head for a glance. She saw Han Lie standing frozen at the door, but she acted as if she hadn't seen him and naturally turned her head back.

She mumbled to herself, "This damn dress is so hard to take off… I really haven't drunk this much in ages. How about you, Teacher Han?"

Brother Lie swallowed hard and stammered, "Ah? I-I'm fine… I guess?"

Actually, he was not fine. Things were a bit tight.

Ahem, I've been neglecting my workouts recently, so the belt is a bit tight around my waist.

COUGH! COUGH!

Tang Xintian finally managed to struggle out of the gown. Then, she bent over in front of the wardrobe, rifling through it for something, chattering all the while.

"I can't take it anymore; I feel so awful. If you're not busy, could you go boil some water for me? I'm going to take a shower, and it'll be just right for a warm drink when I get out…"

This damn guy was utterly bewildered.

So, Sister Da Tang, are you drunk now or sober?

Is this intentional, or do you genuinely not care?

Is this a honey trap, or a genuine, heartfelt request?

Even a master psychologist would be useless now; her unconventional tactics left him dizzy and utterly muddled.

Han Lie was still in a daze as he watched Tang Xintian grab a set of new underwear. Holding it across her chest with one hand, she staggered, squeezed past him, and headed straight for the bathroom.

Her movements were almost too natural, unnervingly so.

Only when she opened the bathroom door did she seem to realize something was amiss. She abruptly turned around.

"What are you just standing there gaping for?"

"Huh?"

Han Lie just stared blankly. Tang Xintian suddenly looked as if she'd had an epiphany. "Oh, you can't find the kettle, right? It's on the marble countertop in the living room. Remember to use mineral water to boil it…"

Before long, the sound of running water started up simultaneously from inside the bathroom and from the kitchen.

Even then, Teacher Han's mind was still reeling.

This woman is too formidable; I don't think I can handle this…

No, no, I have to resist, even if I think I can't!

Today, Tang Xintian had repeatedly shattered Han Lie's preconceived notions of her, leaving the usually fearless Brother Lie somewhat flustered.

Han Lie now understood just how formidable she could be, so he was exceptionally wary.

It wasn't that Tang Xintian was absolutely off-limits, but he couldn't afford to touch her carelessly before they had a frank discussion.

If, one day, they could lay all their cards on the table—what I want, what I can offer, what kind of relationship we should maintain…

That would be the right time to take things further.

Trying a honey trap on me now?

You sorely underestimate the upright Han Lie!

Han Lie poured a cup of hot water, placed it on the coffee table, then dusted off his pants and strode out coolly.

If I can't afford to provoke her, surely I can afford to hide from her?

As he went downstairs and got into his car, Brother Lie felt a wave of relief wash over him.

Tang Xintian's allure was incredibly potent. Ordinarily, she only needed to be dressed impeccably, beckon a man with a finger, and flash a flirtatious glance, and 99% of men would howl like wolves and pounce.

Cue a chaotic tumble of RIPS, THUDS, GASPS, MOANS, and cries of "Oh my god!"

Her physique was even more stunning than Han Lie had anticipated. Her skin was like flawless cream, her shoulders exquisitely smooth. She was as agile as a startled hare, yet as serene as a cloistered maiden.

No normal man could possibly resist that. Luckily, Brother Lie wasn't a normal man…

The main reason was, well, he wasn't short on options.

Every woman Han Lie had ever 'tasted' was of the absolute finest quality.