Chapter 176: Chapter 115: The Real Tough Guy_2
Good grief, with so many people around, if I let you grab my arm and announce that I’m taken, how would I ever live it down? And to top it all off, Xi Luting is plotting rebellion... Sorry, today we’re strangers.
Pan Ge didn’t achieve her goal, immediately pouting with an aggrieved expression.
"Lie Lie, why are you avoiding me? You don’t know how much I’ve missed you..."
Good grief! With her dainty expressions and little movements, her charm was at full power, leaving anyone who encountered it in a daze.
Han Lie was no different. Alarms sounded furiously in his heart, yet every one of his fingers and his head itched to act.
Forget it, forget it, why hold back anymore?
"Then shall we get a room?" Han Lie raised his eyebrows, thinking he could control her and seize the initiative.
However, Pan Ge shyly lowered her head. "Really? Then let me tell my dad, and we can go to our family’s hotel..."
Damn! She’s unmanageable. See ya!
Han Lie turned and ran, not daring to leave even a word of courtesy behind.
Today’s Pan Ge is crazy, and no one can handle her. Anyway, I’ve had enough!
Pan Ge wanted to grab Han Lie, but all she saw was a Husky leaping out, vanishing in the blink of an eye.
"WAHAHAHA..." Tofu was ecstatic with laughter, holding his belly so hard his belt could barely contain it.
Pan Ge withdrew her outstretched hand. Her tender expression gone, she coldly snorted, "Loser."
She turned, flinging her sleeve, her chin held high as she walked toward the cafeteria window. Her demeanor was like that of a queen returning to her palace.
Tofu, still catching his breath, helped Pan Ge review her mistakes and make improvements. "Next time you run into Brother Lie, don’t rush to play your tricks. Just hold onto him first... Right, you might as well buy a bouquet tomorrow and wait for him at the entrance of his classroom!"
Pan Ge seriously considered it for a moment, then shook her head regretfully. "No, that’s too out of the ordinary, lacking a bit of buildup. No rush. I have all the time in the world; we can play this out slowly!"
"Sister Pan’s so domineering!" Tofu gave a thumbs-up in admiration, his eyes squinting into slits with anticipation at the upcoming excitement.
「Later, back in his dorm.」
Han Lie returned to his dorm, still shaken.
Damn, Pan Ge when fully unleashed is terrifying! Lucky I was so alert; otherwise, if she had caught me just then, I would have been done for. In the middle of winter, what would she lose by hugging an arm? Just a tiny bit of her reputation. Would it stop her from being the campus queen? Not a bit. The ire of her admirers would be directed solely at me. Plus, Xi Luting... Right, I was supposed to find Xi Luting today!
Han Lie smacked his forehead, a mix of amusement and exasperation evident as he flipped through his schedule.
Forget it, I’ll go find her in the classroom this afternoon.
Brother Lie had realized that some curious change had quietly taken place yesterday.
What was it? No clue. But if I don’t want to die a tragic death, I’d better check on Xi Luting’s state soon. Pan Ge is too difficult to deal with, and Xi Luting might not be any easier. Can’t be careless...
「That afternoon.」
The first class of the afternoon was math. Han Lie arrived at the classroom ten minutes early, causing a stir.
"Brother Lie, what’s the occasion today? You actually came to class?"
"Just out for some fresh air," Han Lie responded casually, quickly spotting Xi Luting sitting in the second row.
Then his face darkened. She sat in the middle seat, flanked by three girls to her left and two to her right; the entire contingent from dorm 2333 occupied the row.
Yu Yun? Fang Feifei? With her protectors on both sides, who could I possibly chase away? Just the thought gave me a headache.
Han Lie couldn’t contain his curiosity at that moment. Their relationship was so strange; Yu Yun seemed ready to kill Xi Luting, yet how on earth did they stick together day after day?
"Brother Lie! Want to come sit over here?" Yu Yun waved at Han Lie.
Han Lie decisively waved his hand, slipping to the back. He wasn’t afraid of anyone under normal circumstances, but today’s vibe was just off; avoiding turmoil was the wise move.
And then, struggling through until the end of school, Dumbfounded Lie still couldn’t find an opportunity to strike up a conversation with Xi Luting.
In the end, with no other options, Han Lie opened his QQ alt account and once again transformed into Ham Brother, the master of traditional Chinese medicine and expert on emotions.
Ham Goes with Cucumber: "We’re about to get to that part of the story. How’s the revision coming along?"
A Stick of Twilight Loneliness: "Not well. I’ve given up. You think of something."
What the heck?! Not even your artistic dedication as a literary young woman could suppress you?
Han Lie was very surprised and skillfully asked, "What happened? Your mentality has changed so much... Pick something you can talk about and chat with me, will you?"
Chatting with Little Cucumber and Ham Brother usually started with nothing to talk about, but once the conversation heated up, there was nothing off-limits. Today was no different.
A Stick of Twilight Loneliness: "I’ve fallen out with my idol."
Ham Goes with Cucumber: "That’s it? Come on, which couple doesn’t have their disagreements..."
A Stick of Twilight Loneliness: "It’s not just a disagreement, it’s a war! You know what a war is? One loses, one wins. There’s no coexistence."
Ham Goes with Cucumber: "But even after a war decides a winner, peace negotiations follow."
A Stick of Twilight Loneliness: "I don’t plan to negotiate peace."
Ham Goes with Cucumber: "Giving up completely?"
A Stick of Twilight Loneliness: "Yeah."
Ham Goes with Cucumber: "Dizzy... I don’t know your situation, so I can’t give you advice. But I think you’d better have a good talk with him. Don’t act on impulse and then regret it."
A Stick of Twilight Loneliness: "I will talk when I calm down, but it’s very likely to be fruitless."
Ham Goes with Cucumber: "That’s too pessimistic."
A Stick of Twilight Loneliness: "You don’t understand. It’s like dealing with a juvenile Han Lieye, even more stubborn and self-centered than Han Lieye. That guy will never be abused by Xi Mengjun. Stories are just stories; reality doesn’t have so many exciting plotlines. At least, I’m not capable of that."
Ham Goes with Cucumber: "So you’ve decided to give up?"
A Stick of Twilight Loneliness: "No, it’s not giving up. I’ve just decided to take back my dignity and become a better woman. Study, write, work out—just like him, focused on myself."
Ham Goes with Cucumber: "By saying that, aren’t you just letting him fall into someone else’s arms for nothing?"
A Stick of Twilight Loneliness: "You’re wrong again. That’s not ’letting go.’ No woman can have him entirely, at least not before he’s done playing around. So, I hope to calm down sooner, stay away, watch the excitement from a distance, rather than acting out the joke myself."
Ham Goes with Cucumber: "Did something happen that made you so upset?"
A Stick of Twilight Loneliness: "Indeed, something unexpected happened, but I’m not angry about that; it’s a very beautiful memory. Just thinking about how from now on I can only experience that warmth in my memories, my heart hurts as if it’s being ripped open, and even my breathing tastes bittersweet. It’s just that my self-respect won’t allow me to submit to the extent he wants. He taught me a lot, and now, it’s my turn to teach him something. It’s as simple as that."
Wow! You’re really ruthless...
The dense paragraphs of text, brimming with tumultuous emotions, revealed love but no hate, yet they were resolutely decisive.
Han Lie had completely understood Xi Luting’s thoughts.
She freaking performed the ultimate self-destruct! I don’t want that jerk anymore! I’m going to retreat and level up, gradually refining my strength, and watch as each of you takes the stage only to meet your downfall. The spot is yours. Come on, start your show!
Ruthless, truly ruthless...
Actually, it’s easy to see that Xi Luting’s feelings for him run incredibly deep. Yet she manages to give up decisively. What kind of talent is this? Chamu Yuyun isn’t even fit to carry her shoes!
Han Lie felt a headache coming on, not knowing what to do next. He didn’t even know how to describe Xi Luting anymore. Her determination was too substantial, evident not just from her words, but her actions were also very firm.
Knowing it was difficult for her to resist Han Lie’s flirting, she simply didn’t give the jerk any opportunity. Texts were ignored, calls unanswered, and she avoided him as much as possible at school until her emotions were mostly recovered. Then, maybe they would talk, or she would just keep hiding.
What if she couldn’t hide? No problem. There was Pan Ge at school, and Yu Yun and Fang Feifei were by her side. As long as they kept Han Lie occupied, how much energy could the jerk have left to flirt with her?
Case closed! Pan Ge’s change today is definitely related to Xi Luting! This also proves just how resolute Little Cucumber is.
Han Lie had originally thought that she was the kind of woman who would soften after giving everything, at least showing some reluctance to let go. But Han Lie miscalculated. She wasn’t. When she became ruthless, she didn’t spare even herself.
This damn... Shit!
After stewing for a while, Han Lie suddenly burst into exasperated laughter.
Fine, I underestimated you. Round one, let’s call it a draw. Don’t rush; we still have round two and round three. Just you wait. I’m determined to be your master!ŸŸŸ