Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 566 - 254: Deceiving People and Coddling Children
「Songjiang Central Park.」
「Southeast entrance on Tongxin Road.」
「11:55 PM.」
When Han Lie got out of the car, his mood was rather indescribable.
It's not like Songjiang University Town doesn't have malls and snack streets. Wenhui Road is so lively, why aren't you two hanging out there instead of coming to a park in the middle of the night?
They both seem normal enough when they're alone, but when they get together, they must have some kind of serious problem…
Carrying two bunches of flowers, Brother Lie felt a bit exasperated.
Entering from the southeast gate, he had just taken out his phone and was looking down to dial when, WHOOSH, a figure darted past in front of him.
"Damn!"
Han Lie was startled. He turned his head to see a lunatic sprinting at almost midnight, dressed in white on top and black on the bottom, popping out from the shadows like a damn Ah Piao.
As he was still collecting his wits, girlish laughter came from his right rear.
"HAHAHA..."
Turning around, oh boy, there they were in the dim light...
Han Lie walked over with a wry smile. As he got closer, their figures under the streetlamp became clearer, and the dog man's heart grew more excited.
Wow, so beautiful!
Having not seen them for a few days, both of them had new hairstyles.
Ding Xiang had cut her hair into a clavicle-length style, with blunt ends and neatly trimmed bangs, making her head look tiny and filling her look with a first-love vibe.
What was even more amazing was that, influenced by someone, she had dyed her hair a "granny gray" sort of cool color. In the warm streetlight's glow, she looked every bit an elf princess!
Chen Yanfei had also done something with her hair—she had gone for large, loose waves that didn't quite curl.
A few strands of her inner layer were highlighted platinum and fell naturally across her chest. SSS… nice chest.
No, no, I mean... very stylish...
Their outfits were also different from usual.
Ding Xiang wore a somewhat complex lace-bordered long dress beneath a white down jacket—a mix of Lolita, a little princess, and some quirky anime elements.
Chen Yanfei, on the other hand, wore the rare combination of shorts, nude tights, and thigh-high boots, topped with a long down coat.
From the back, nothing special.
From the front, wow!~~~
Chen Yanfei's hips might have been only slightly narrower than Liang Wu's, but she had that healthy and proportionate look—not a peach, nor a pear, but... uh... the village belle who's always helping out at home?
Hard to describe, but she gave off an impression of being capable and sturdy, someone who'd surely be hardworking if you married her.
Such wide hips and yet no gap between the thighs, this type of physique...
SLURP!
Brother Dog sniffed. COUGH, COUGH. Must be catching a cold, he thought. Better not let my mind wander.
Then he waved the flowers at them with great enthusiasm.
"Hi, Princess Xiang Xiang! Hi, Village Belle! Happy New Year!"
PFFT!
Ding Xiang burst out laughing, while Chen Yanfei was both annoyed and amused.
It's New Year's, and she gets to be the princess, but I'm the village belle?
Chen Yanfei put her hands in her coat pockets and stood still, ready to make her disapproval clear.
But Ding Xiang happily dragged her forward two steps...
"Brother Lie, Happy New Year! Happy new year!"
Argh, so annoying!
Chen Yanfei was completely helpless against Ding Xiang and could only give Han Lie a mocking smile.
"Yo, tough guy, you're really punctual. Coming straight for the New Year countdown, huh?"
A perfectly feigned bitter smile spread across Han Lie's face.
"Am I not the head of our Arts Department? They threw me into the deep end. It's my first time organizing a New Year's gala, and everything was a mess... Hey, you guys didn't go watch the performance? I heard our university put on an even bigger one."
After explaining, without waiting for their response, Han Lie immediately lifted the flower bouquets toward them.
"It was quite tough to buy flowers today, but I did my best. Have a look and see if you like them?"
His assistant had done a reliable job; the two bouquets were different.
Han Lie gave Ding Xiang a bouquet with light blue hydrangeas as the main flower, garnished with light purple Ding Xianghua and baby's breath for a fresh look.
The bouquet presented to Chen Yanfei, however, was centered around lilies with a single pink rose sneakily tucked within.
When Ding Xiang received her bouquet, she was extremely delighted.
"Wow! It's so pretty... Thank you, thank you, Brother Lie, I love it! Tomorrow morning I'm definitely going to buy a vase... How long will it last?"
Chen Yanfei, though she curled her lips as if in disdain, was quick in her actions.
Taking the flowers, she examined them again and again, her eyes glittering.
"Fine, I'll give you credit for the effort..."
Han Lie winked at Chen Yanfei covertly and then cheerfully replied to Ding Xiang, "Take good care of it. I think it can last until spring."
"Liar!"
Ding Xiang rolled her eyes at him but couldn't help smiling sweetly. "You just know how to pamper a kid..."
See? She knows she's being indulged like a child, but she enjoys it.
Talk about an easy win, huh? (Hands on hips, laughing heartily)
Chen Yanfei also seemed quite pleased and didn't even fuss about Han Lie's immediate and reckless flirting.
He had wooed her just right.
Take note—the principle of not explaining is meant for one-on-one situations!
When you're with a girl alone, try to explain as little as possible, and don't come off too eager.
But remember, always consider the specific situation and don't be inflexible.
For instance, right now, these two best friends had appeared together, their personalities diametrically opposed yet complementary: one strong and the other gentle, one extroverted and the other introverted.
At this point, there were only two methods—
Either win over Chen Yanfei and together keep Ding Xiang in check.
Or win over Ding Xiang and collectively stand against Queen Chen.
