Chapter 162: Chapter 109 Elbow
"I’m not looking for reasons, and you shouldn’t make excuses either. Whatever you’re thinking, why not just take the opportunity today and lay it all out?"
"I..."
Xi Luting was suddenly at a loss for words.
She really hadn’t thought about what to do.
She definitely couldn’t let the scumbag go, but she also couldn’t bear to part with Pan Ge.
It wasn’t the reluctance of a woman losing another, but rather not wanting to lose a "sister."
From childhood to adulthood, she never had a true friend, but it was Pan Ge, whom she had only recently met, who gave her the closest experience to that of sisters.
Beneath their noisy quarrels, there was actually a recognition of each other.
However, she also knew that she and Pan Ge were never truly of the same world and that they would inevitably part ways someday.
Only, she hadn’t expected it to come so suddenly, so soon.
Xi Luting’s mind was a mess. Yet, she still responded with subconscious defiance.
"Fine, affection isn’t something that one simply gives away. If you want to fight for it, I’ll take you on! Let’s see who has the last laugh!"
"Good, then it’s settled."
Pan Ge nodded calmly. "If you change your mind by then, I’m still willing to consider you a friend."
"PAH!"
Xi Luting’s face was cold as she held her head high. "Don’t talk as if you’ve already won. The winner might not be you!"
Pan Ge pursed her lips. "Anyway, it won’t be you."
That casual remark hit Xi Luting right in the heart.
The words were not so much a prophecy as they were an omen.
Pan Ge might not be aware, but Xi Luting had seen it—Chen Yanfei and Ding Xiang, weren’t they both top-tier beauties?
The thoughts of a scumbag man are hard to guess. It’s difficult to say who will have the last laugh.
"I can’t be bothered with you. I’m going back to my dormitory. Get out of the way!"
Xi Luting snorted coldly and climbed off Pan Ge’s bed, ready to leave.
But then it was Pan Ge who disagreed.
"Where do you think you’re going? It’s the middle of the night, stay put!"
Xi Luting laughed in frustration. "I’m annoyed just looking at you. Can’t I go back to my dorm and sleep in my own bed?"
"No, it’s too unsafe!"
The situation was actually somewhat humorous.
Previously, Xi Luting was the one desperately clinging to Pan Ge, afraid to let her out of sight, almost wishing they could share the same bed.
Now, it was Pan Ge who wouldn’t let Xi Luting go, afraid to have her leave alone.
What’s that saying about the turn of the tides?
This was it.
As the two of them were fussing, Zhao Anni, who was worried about her daughter, just so happened to push the door open.
"Annie, where did you arrange for Ting Ting to stay—?"
Zhao Anni was very calm and managed to compose her expression in the blink of an eye, even proactively giving them an excuse. "You’re all grown-ups, yet you still squabble like children..."
Zhao Anni’s shrewdness played a huge role.
Pan Ge relaxed internally and gave an awkward smile.
Then Xi Luting quickly got up, bowing as she sidled towards the door.
"Sorry, Auntie Zhao, for disturbing your rest... I have to get back before the dormitory closes. See you!"
Zhao Anni was overjoyed.
"What’s the rush? Why not stay a bit longer?"
"No, no, I won’t be able to get into the apartment if it’s too late."
"Alright then, your aunt is really not feeling well today, so I won’t keep you. Come over when you have time."
"Sure, sure, don’t get up!"
Under Pan Ge’s watchful gaze, Xi Luting darted out of the Pan Family home and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
No sooner had she gotten into the taxi than she eagerly sent a text to Han Lie.
"You bastard, which hotel are you at? I’m coming for a spot check!"
She knew Han Lie was in his dorm, but she deliberately asked this way.
After sending the message, her heart started to pound, nearly to the point of fainting.
There, I’ve given you the chance.
Whether you grasp it or not is all on you now...
Han Lie was sitting in his dormitory writing when he saw the message and sneered disdainfully.
You think you can play that game with me?!
Do you think I don’t know you’re with Pan Ge?!
In fact, the message he sent to Pan Ge earlier was deliberate.
It was a test.
Given Xi Luting’s personality, it would have been strange if she hadn’t gone to confront Pan Ge.
If Xi Luting hadn’t stopped Pan Ge, then Pan Ge would have seen Han Lie’s message in time and replied however she wanted.
If Pan Ge didn’t reply, that surely meant she was tied up by Xi Luting.
Based on Pan Ge’s response, Han Lie could accurately judge the situation between the two.
Just now, Han Lie noticed a sudden change in Xi Luting’s chatting style, so he even took the initiative to have a QQ chat with Yu Yun.
Naiyun couldn’t wait to report everything Xi Luting had done today, having already revealed Xi Luting’s hand.
You shared a bed with my second ’wife’; I’ll settle that score with you sooner or later!
As he was sneering, Xi Luting suddenly sent a photo.
In the photo, she was sitting in the back seat of a taxi, with the dark night and bright streetlights outside.
What the hell?! You’re serious?!
Han Lie shut down his half-finished novel and jumped up.
Although he didn’t know why Xi Luting had left Pan Ge’s house, since fate had handed him this golden opportunity, there was no need to think. Just go for it!
Once that impulsive streak of hers faded, it would be too late for regrets.
GOGOGO!
Han Lie scrambled to get dressed, grabbed his shoulder bag, and dashed out of his dorm.
Hotel, hotel!
Which good hotels are nearby?
Right, there’s a Marriott on Guangzhongxi Road!
Han Lie hastily replied, "I’m at the Marriott on Guangzhongxi Road. Send me a photo once you’re in the lobby, otherwise I won’t believe you for a second!"
Then he rushed to the school gate and hailed a cab by the roadside.
With Pan Ge’s home situated southeast of the school, and the Marriott northwest, theoretically, Han Lie should be able to check into a room before her.