Han Lie originally had no intention of joining in the fun—he didn't even know where the class reunion was being held.

Since Pan Ge insisted on going, he had to ask someone at the last minute.

But the question was, who to ask?

After giving it much thought, he couldn't recall any classmates with whom he was particularly close. In the end, he had no choice but to dig out Hu Jing's QQ number and send a message.

"Hu Jing, it's Han Lie. Is our class reunion today? Do you know where it's being held?"

Pan Ge leaned in with her head tilted, unabashedly peeking over his shoulder at his chat.

"TSK TSK!"

She was particularly full of herself today, seizing every opportunity to make sarcastic remarks.

"Well, aren't we polite! As for *me*, I've always trusted Little Lie Lie's taste. She must be a *true* beauty, then..."

Han Lie had never felt such a headache before.

The little pipsqueak he could usually swat away with one hand was now acting so brazenly! It just showed how much his authority had crumbled!

You're just relying on those four elders in the living room, aren't you?!

If you've got the guts, let's take this outside!

Lie Lie's eyes darted, and a mischievous idea began to bubble up.

First tactic: feign weakness!

"Stop messing around," Lie Lie said with a forced smile, his face a mask of helplessness. "I'm just asking someone a question, that's all."

Pan Ge, thoroughly enjoying herself, put on airs. "Then why *her* specifically? Is she the prettiest girl in your class?"

"Er..."

Lie Lie feigned speechlessness, finally nodding. "She *is* pretty, campus beauty material, I guess. But I only asked her because we used to sit one in front of the other, so we're relatively familiar..."

Pan Ge suddenly flipped over and sat bolt upright, her expression turning a little serious.

"Campus beauty? How does she compare to Chen Yanfei?"

Lie Lie suppressed a laugh and pretended to give it serious thought before saying, "About the same, I guess? They have different styles of beauty. In any case, neither of them is as pretty as you..."

"Don't give me that!"

Lie Lie then reminded her at just the right moment, "By the way, are you planning to go wearing that?"

A look of utmost seriousness suddenly appeared on Pan Ge's face, as if she were facing a formidable enemy.

She looked down at her outfit, then pulled out her compact, examining herself in the mirror again and again with great solemnity.

Then, without Han Lie needing to hint any further, she herself jumped up anxiously.

"No way, these clothes are too plain, I need to change!"

Han Lie feigned astonishment. "Change where? I didn't see you bring any luggage."

Pan Ge tossed her head with an air of inexplicable pride. "Of course, at the hotel! My mom and I brought a whole suitcase full of clothes and jewelry, enough to handle any unforeseen situation!"

That's right, this is more like your style!

In fact, as soon as Han Lie saw Zhao Anni and Pan Ge arriving empty-handed, he had guessed that they must have checked into the hotel first before coming to his house.

Those two, even if they were only staying out for one night, would bring at least four or five outfits.

Han Lie's cunning plan had succeeded. On the surface, however, he maintained a troubled, reluctant expression, as if it were all a big hassle.

"Huh? That sounds like so much trouble... I think this outfit is perfectly fine. Why go to all that fuss...?"

"What do you know!" Pan Ge retorted.

She didn't want to waste another breath arguing with Han Lie. She rushed out the door, instantly transforming into a sweet, demure little angel.

"Mommy, Han Lie has a class reunion. He wants to invite me to join him..." Pan Ge said, her voice soft.

Though her voice was soft, Han Lie's father and Ma Honglian, who were intently focused on their prospective daughter-in-law, heard every word.

"That's a wonderful idea! You should go!" Zhao Anni encouraged.

Before Zhao Anni had even finished, Ma Honglian jumped in, "Yes, yes, dear girl! Go out and have fun with Peipei. Enjoy yourselves, alright?"

Then she glared at Han Lie. "Peipei, take good care of Little Pan. If she doesn't have fun, your hide is in trouble!"

Han Lie quietly rolled his eyes.

Helpless, he could only console himself: All moms are like this.

Then, without even waiting for a reply from Hu Jing, Pan Ge dragged Han Lie out the door.

Her family was staying at Dream City's best five-star hotel—the Sheraton.

The funny thing was, of the two presidential suites in total, Panzi hadn't managed to book either. One was on a long-term lease to some tycoon, and the other required booking several days in advance. Such was Dream City. So Panzi had booked two Ambassador Suites, with Pan Ge getting one to herself. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Once Han Lie and Pan Ge reached her suite and she opened the door, Pan Ge immediately rushed towards the area with her luggage. However, she had only taken a couple of steps when a sharp CLICK sounded from behind her.

Lie Lie had locked the door.

Only then did Pan Ge come to her senses, finally realizing she was in trouble.

Her face paled. She crossed her arms tightly over her chest and began to back away slowly.

"What... what are you going to do?"

"MWAHAHAHA..."

Lie Lie deliberately let out a classic villain's evil cackle, slowly advancing on her.

"Jump! Why aren't you jumping?! Tough, huh?! Not so tough anymore?! Preening, eh?! Not preening now, are you?!"

Pan Ge tried her best to sound defiant. "You'd better calm down! Be careful, or I'll tell Auntie on you when we get back tonight!"

Lie Lie took off his jacket, tossed it onto the sofa, and retorted with a smirk, "And how are you going to tell her? That I pinned you to the hotel bed and had my way with you all afternoon, until you cried yourself dry?"

Pan Ge was completely dumbfounded.

She knew this rotten man was definitely capable of it.

"Please! Brother Lie! Dearest Lie Lie! My beloved, good Lie Lie~~~"

Without a moment's hesitation, she immediately plastered on an eager, fawning smile, clasped her hands together, and bowed repeatedly to Lie Lie.