Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 568 - 254: Deceiving People and Coddling Children_3
"There are many inconceivable things in the world, as well as some incredibly stupid and nasty people. Just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean they don't exist.
"Actually, if you think about it carefully, only about 43% of our peers get into college, and only 4.8% get into key universities like those in Project 211 or better. The classmates you interact with daily are already among the most outstanding and highest-quality individuals of our age group.
"So don't get upset over minor troubles now. Once we leave campus, we'll encounter even more eccentrics, certainly not fewer.
"My method for dealing with troublesome people and situations is to ignore them and strive to improve myself.
"The higher you stand, the higher the quality of people you'll encounter in your daily circle.
"We can isolate those inferior people and unpleasant things from our lives.
"Meanwhile, if you're strong enough, those idiots won't dare to provoke you. They will just squat down in front of you, stick out their tongues, and break into smiles..."
"PFFT!"
Ding Xiang suddenly burst out laughing, chiding playfully, "That's mean! My Labrador isn't an idiot..."
Good grief, that's so like her!
Ding Xiang's thought process was odd but also adorable, while Chen Yanfei had clearly understood Han Lie's point.
Moreover, her expression became somewhat... indescribable.
"What's the matter?"
Han Lie noticed the change in her and was extremely puzzled.
Did I not perform well?
No, that can't be it. I was methodical, logical, mature, and composed. I thought I did pretty well, didn't I?
Just as he was feeling bewildered, Chen Yanfei suddenly sighed.
"You really are much more mature than I am... When I first became high school class president, my dad gave me similar advice... The words were different, but the meaning was much the same."
Good heavens!
So that was it?!
Han Lie and the equally befuddled Ding Xiang exchanged glances. Suddenly, a primal urge surged within him, making him unable to resist being a bit mischievous.
"Then you should change how you address me!"
WHAT?!
Chen Yanfei was stunned for a moment before she finally understood what "change how you address me" meant, and her face instantly turned crimson.
"Jerk! Go to hell!"
As she instinctively raised her hand, Han Lie darted away.
I've already pushed my luck; best to dodge the beating if I can...
"Don't get worked up! I didn't mean it like that!"
Chen Yanfei wasn't listening at all. Bouquet in hand, she chased after him, cursing in embarrassment and anger, "Then what did you mean? You have the nerve to take advantage of me, so have the guts not to run away, huh?!"
It was the middle of the night, so Han Lie didn't dare to run too far and could only circle around Ding Xiang.
"HAHAHA!"
Watching the two of them roughhousing, Ding Xiang was overjoyed. Her bell-like laughter echoed through the empty park, sounding rather eerie...
It wasn't that Chen Yanfei couldn't take a joke; it was mainly the timing—Ding Xiang is right here, and you actually want to be my dad?!
You can just die!
In no time, Han Lie was apprehended by her.
He pleaded for mercy while taking his lumps.
"Hey, hey, Sis! Sis Fei! I know I was wrong... Countdown, countdown!"
In truth, time had already silently slipped past midnight. The distant clock chimes had sounded and then faded. But on such a carefree night, the reasons weren't important; emotions were the true markers of memory.
Chen Yanfei gave the scoundrel a fierce kick, pouting as she grumbled reluctantly, "I'll let you off this time... but remember to call me Sis from now on!"
Her eyes sparkled, her emotions complex.
In this situation, if it were just the two of them, he should have held her face and kissed her deeply.
However, Han Lie could only feign ignorance and flash a bright smile. "Alright, Sis Fei! Let's go, I'll take you out for a late-night snack. For the first meal of 2014, the three of us will have a toast together!"
"Yay!"
Ding Xiang jumped up cheering, then trotted over to Han Lie's right side, pressing close against him.
Sis Fei?
Sis Fei, you can walk on whichever side you like, just don't squeeze in between us...
Chen Yanfei paused, then thought for a long moment, even glancing down at the lilies and roses in her hand. Finally, lightly biting her lip, she walked on Han Lie's left.
She maintained a subtle distance, about a fist's width away from Han Lie.
It's the New Year, so I'll let you two be sweet for a little while. Listen up, just a little while!
Perhaps Ding Xiang hadn't heard any of that...
She sneakily tugged Han Lie's sleeve, her lips curving into a smile and her eyes crinkling with pure bliss.
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