Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 563 - 253 Liu Xialie

Chen Yanfei sure knew her stuff.

She wanted Han Lie to spend New Year’s Eve with her, so she made her desires clear.

But instead of issuing a direct invitation, she hinted that Han Lie, "You’d better take the initiative."

Her enthusiasm was overflowing, yet she maintained a dignified restraint. She had the distance between them under perfect control, definitely two steps ahead of her male peers.

However...

Lie didn’t feel joyful; he just felt a headache coming on.

Being with Ding Xiang tonight would surely mean just wandering around idly, without any chance of a surprise.

But the problem was... I’m too worn out to wander!

Lie looked pale, the word "drained" written all over him.

He frowned, pondering how to reply, what the consequences would be if he didn’t attend, and if he did go, how he should respond...

As he was worrying, his phone rang again.

"Dear! Guess where I am? HEE HEE!"

——From Qing Ting.

Lie’s eyes widened. Before he could even react, his WeChat pinged with a photo and two messages.

The background of the photo was Hongqiao Airport, with Qing Ting wearing a cap and a mask, giving a V sign with one hand, her eyes squinting with joy in a very happy selfie.

"I took some time off to spend New Year’s Eve with you!"

"Aren’t you touched? Do you suddenly feel so in love with me? MUA! Quick, praise me!"

Damn!

Lie collapsed into his seat, feeling completely numb.

After her stint as a guest star in "End of a Love Guru," the clingy Qing Ting went back to school to catch up on lessons, preparing for her finals.

Her standing wasn’t high enough yet to participate in the big TV station’s New Year’s Gala, so she found herself with some free time.

But who said she could stay idle?

To be exact, Qing Ting in love could skip work, but she couldn’t stand not being with her boyfriend!

Especially on an important night like New Year’s Eve.

If it hadn’t been for Han Lie claiming he disliked foreign festivals and actually being really busy, she might have already rushed back to seek affection on Christmas.

PHEW.

Lie let out a heavy sigh and hurriedly sent a response, "My sweet, I’m so happy!"

Happiness brimming to the point of tears...

With tears in his eyes, he continued to type, "But I’m tied up with an important dinner right now. Why don’t you head to The Ritz-Carlton to get settled, and I’ll come find you once it’s over, okay?"

Qing Ting was not happy; her reply came with a tinge of emotion.

"Ah? How long will that be? (sobbing)"

It wasn’t a big deal. Even at the peak of her fame and popularity, she was never a temperamental, self-important actress.

Many people misunderstand her. In reality, this girl is very straightforward, tender, and kind-hearted, not as aggressive as she appears. That’s why she always ends up falling for the same tricks and getting caught in the same traps.

For someone at Lie’s level, handling her was a piece of cake.

"I have been really busy lately. Plus, you should have told me you were coming, so I could have picked you up and taken you to the dinner with me. Don’t pull a surprise attack next time, you got it?"

After his clever counter-argument, the sensitive Qing Ting immediately backed down.

"Sorry, okay? I just missed you so much! All right, you go ahead with your thing. I’ll head to the hotel and freshen up!"

One down!

Han Lie checked his watch and decided to head straight to Songjiang to placate Chen Yanfei and Ding Xiang, then return to The Ritz-Carlton.

Get a good night’s sleep? Sleep my ass, time to party!

"Driver, turn around and head to Songjiang University Town!"

The driver glanced at Han Lie through the rearview mirror, cheerfully looking for a place to turn, and casually asked, "Heading to spend New Year’s with your girlfriend? You should have brought her to The Bund; it’s especially lively in the city today..."

Hah, The Bund?

Which sea king dares to join the bustling crowd at The Bund on a major holiday? That would really be an accident waiting to happen...

Han Lie checked his watch again: 10:45 PM. Time was tight.

"Driver, could you please speed up? My friend is waiting for me, and I’ll double your fare."

"Sure thing!"

The taxi driver floored the accelerator, taking Han Lie on a high-speed journey fueled by love.

Then, less than half a kilometer into the drive, Han Lie received another message.

Guo Qingting: "Got any plans today? The film crew got off early. Director Guo organized a New Year’s party, but I feel out of place with them, so lonely."

Followed by a single line of text—

"I miss you, Lie."

When she didn’t call Han Lie "stinky little bro," "little wolf dog," "darling," or "beast," it meant her literary side was kicking in.

The literary young woman Guo Qingting typically loved to boss Han Lie around, making him do things her way, aiming to be a very proactive older sister.

But, once she stopped doing that and showed her vulnerability, it meant she truly felt lonely.

Understandable, right?

The duality of a literary woman: one extreme on the left, another on the right.

Han Lie felt overwhelmed, gritting his teeth as he replied.

"I may not always be there when you need me, but if you really, truly need me, I will be."

Nice one!

What’s meant by staying calmer the more urgent the situation, keeping your cool in the face of danger? That’s it!

Lie had completely deciphered the ’code’ to handling a literary young woman. Guo Qingting immediately replied with a smiley face, her mood visibly improving.

Pet Station Manager: "Really?"

Pet Station Manager: "But we’re not in a regular boyfriend-girlfriend relationship..."

Her implications were many, but easy to guess.

Come on, guys, when chatting with girls, never focus on what they say or ask. The questions themselves, even the text, are not important.

What’s important is their core needs.

Right now, Han Lie could feel Guo Qingting’s insecurity about their relationship.