Chapter 882: Chapter 363: Hurting Each Other (Part 2)

Then the second female lead was all kinds of smoking mad... kind of cute actually.

Structurally speaking, it really follows a bit of a formula, but the character setup and small details are quite well done—it’s super sweet when it’s meant to be and brutally intense when it’s not, definitely having the potential to become very popular.

Of course, Han Lie can only give a rather vague judgment on women’s fiction and doesn’t have any authoritative opinion.

But that’s not the point.

The important thing is, her ideas are really interesting.

Han the Dog laughed crazily for a while, then earnestly encouraged her: "It can be a hit! Big hit! Just follow this path!"

Whether it will really be a big hit is hard to say, but once it’s published, there’s no doubt Pan Ge will be super mad...

If those two don’t bicker, life would be a lot less fun.

The troublemaker chuckled to himself, eagerly awaiting the drama.

But before that, he couldn’t let Xi Luting be too comfortable—it’s been ages since he’d teased those long legs of hers, what a waste!

However, Xi Luting was holding a bit of a grudge, still resenting the cold shoulder she got from Han the Dog during winter vacation. Any message from Han Lie either resulted in no response or was coldly brushed off.

Damn it, I refuse to believe I can’t lure you out!

Han the Dog’s eyes gleamed as a mischievous idea sprang to mind.

He didn’t directly ask Xi Luting out; instead, he sent a challenge to Pan Ge, "I’m almost done with work, so I can focus on spending time with you these next few days, isn’t that exciting, babe?"

Pan Ge shivered at the message, her scalp tingling with fear.

Can’t you just not focus on me so much?

I’m not greedy, two hours a day with me is plenty!

"Huh? But I’m busy... the new semester is about to start, and I need to study hard!"

She typed tremblingly, giving a reason even she couldn’t believe.

Han the Dog laughed boisterously, "Exactly! I intend to teach you a lot of new things! Tomorrow is Saturday, don’t go telling me there’s class... remember to gear up for action!"

Oh my gosh!

Pan Ge was terrified, thinking it over repeatedly, finally biting the bullet and calling Xi Luting.

"Honey, I miss you so much! Let’s go shopping tomorrow, I’ll treat you to a feast!"

Xi Luting was rather suspicious, "Why are you suddenly so generous?"

Pan Ge didn’t even blink while lying through her teeth, "You have no idea how boring my holiday was, cooped up all day at home, I’m going crazy... It’s settled then, I’ll pick you up at school tomorrow, mua!"

Xi Luting sensed something amiss, but couldn’t quite figure it out. It didn’t occur to her that after just one vacation, Pan Ge had become thoroughly afraid of being alone with Han the Dog—totally absurd.

If she couldn’t think of it, naturally there’d be no defense.

So she coolly refused Han Lie’s invitation completely, "I don’t have time for you tomorrow, entertain yourself!"

Han the Dog looked at the messages from both her and Pan Ge, stroked his chin, and chuckled...

...

March 1st, another Saturday.

For Han Lie now, weekends might be even busier than weekdays.

Once a person reaches a certain social level, their time can no longer be fully their own, with various people and matters they must attend to.

Though Supernova One concluded fundraising, the feasts, negotiations, and all sorts of official discussions continued endlessly.

Lizzy the assistant was swamped.

—Han Lie’s personal number has a super whitelist; most outsiders can only contact her via the work number to make an appointment.

At least half of the people are immediately filtered out by her experience when reporting their identities, but the rest still require at least five pages of notes in the memo, which she then has to organize and select the necessary parts to report to Han Lie, followed by a comprehensive summary in the memo... every day.

As for scheduling, those trivial tasks are also her responsibility.

The most annoying thing is... the Dog Boss often changes plans!

Today, Han Lie postponed most of the pre-arranged matters, handled two tasks in the morning, and then drove off by himself at noon. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"Attend the lunch with the private equity peers for me, hear what they have to say, best if you can uncover their real intentions, and then act accordingly."

Han Lie dashed away stylishly, leaving a task beyond Liang Wu’s authority and capability imperatively thrust upon her.

Lizzy the assistant’s expression collapsed—why on earth are they treating me like I’m irrelevant? And why should I handle the resentment and anger for bailing on your appointment?

In response, Han the Dog sternly added, "Get to it! This is a new test, don’t let me down."

Little Liang instantly crumbled.

Her mind pumping with adrenaline, she nodded, "I’ll do my best!"

Then Han the Dog dashed all the way to Henglong Plaza, sneaking into that restaurant.

Inside the restaurant, Xi Luting, having enjoyed a great shopping spree, was happily exploring the menu with Pan Ge.

Suddenly they sensed someone sitting down opposite them, very impolite.

Would Queen Xi just tolerate this?

She lifted her head, about to tell the person off, only to see a grinning dog face.

She was stunned.

"How come you..."

She only got halfway through the question when she reacted, turning to look at Pan Ge.

Pan Ge’s face was even more genuinely shocked than hers, "Why are you here? Weren’t you supposed to be working this morning?"

Quickly shifting to delight, "You’re nearby? Have you eaten yet?"

Xi Luting coldly sneered at her performance, tossing the menu onto the table, "What a coincidence? Well then, fine, you two eat, I’m heading back to school."

She got up to leave, but Pan Ge remained unmovable, firmly blocking the aisle.