She and Ding Xiang were facing Yu Yun sideways, while Han Lie had his back to them, so Chen Yanfei was the first to notice.
Their eyes met, and Yu Yun gritted her teeth hard.
Since I already stormed in, whatever happens, happens!
With a coquettish call, Yu Yun clasped her hands before her lower abdomen, revealing a shy, reserved smile.
"Did your friend come to see you?"
When Han Lie heard that soft sound, goosebumps rose all over his body.
It wasn’t that I’m afraid of Yu Yun, but I just can’t stand such a cloying, affected voice. If it were naturally that saccharine, it might be one thing, but this strained, forced affectation... Isn’t it a bit much?!
Withstanding Chen Yanfei’s teasing gaze and Ding Xiang’s covert observation, Han Lie turned around, his expression normal... What the hell!
The moment he saw Yu Yun’s expression, he was startled all over again.
Good grief, Naiyun, aren’t you supposed to be playing a ghost in "Liao Zhai"? What’s with this high school idol drama act? What, is your new role the innocent campus beauty?
Han Lie’s face twitched; he nearly lost his composure.
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A simple, oversized sweater fell past her knees, paired with fuzzy lounge pants and mismatched platform shoes.
The sweater sleeves were incredibly long. Her entire body was covered, with only her face visible—more conservative than he had ever seen her.
Effortless and natural, her figure concealed, coupled with her bashful expression, she was the very picture of a harmless, innocent flower.
(So much for Naiyun. ’White Lotus Bitch’ was more fitting.)
Han Lie’s Level 3 acting skills barely held up.
Damn it, once I have enough spending experience, I absolutely have to upgrade my acting by a couple more levels...
Han Lie suppressed the curses welling up inside him and gave her a perfunctory nod.
"Yeah. A high school classmate came to visit. Are you heading to eat?"
Yu Yun nodded obediently, then glanced at Chen Yanfei and asked curiously, "Is she the girlfriend from your high school, Brother? Wow! She’s really beautiful!"
Han Lie’s expression darkened. He suddenly felt that bringing Chen Yanfei to the dormitory building had been a mistake.
But what could I do? Who could have guessed Ding Xiang was actually Ding Ding’s sister? Sigh...
Sighing inwardly, Han Lie forced himself to appear cheerful as he dealt with Yu Yun.
"Aren’t you going to eat?"
His unspoken message was clear: Hurry up and scram!
Unfortunately, Yu Yun, capable enough to become a renowned ’tea mother,’ wasn’t so easily dealt with.
She was usually kept in check by Xi Luting; that was because she wasn’t willing to risk a complete falling out.
But now, suddenly seeing a pair of stunning high school classmates, and from another school at that, her burgeoning sense of crisis made her finally bare her fangs.
"I am going to eat, but I have to wait for Ting Ting!"
She fluttered her alluring eyes at Han Lie and flashed him a sweet smile. "Brother, aren’t you going to introduce me to those two ladies?"
Han Lie’s face turned green.
Damn it! How can you all be so malicious?! It’s bad enough you came to stir things up, but you also called ’Little Cucumber’ down to join the mess? What is this, are we gathering players for a mahjong game?!
Just as he was fuming, Chen Yanfei finally stopped merely watching the show...
Damn, she was stepping into the fray herself!
She took two steps to Han Lie’s side, tilted her head, and asked him with a smile, "Your dear little sister?"
Han Lie was still scrambling for a strategy when Yu Yun, fiercely aggressive, took the initiative.
"Hello, Sister. My name is Yu Yun. I’m Brother Lie’s classmate, little sister, and good friend. You look so mature and beautiful! How should I address you?"
Chen Yanfei smiled and extended her hand. "I’m Chen Yanfei, Han Lie’s high school classmate. It seems Han Lie is quite popular at your school?"
"Yes! Brother is amazing!"
Yu Yun clasped her hands to her chest, her eyes shining, filled with adoration.
"Not only is he the hardest working, having self-studied many first and second-year major courses, but he’s also outstanding in other areas. The most beautiful girls in our class and the neighboring department all like Brother Lie!"
Good heavens! She’s really laying it on thick!
Han Lie felt that if Yu Yun continued her act, he’d be completely sunk.
Yet, he truly had no way to handle her.
In this situation, as long as Chen Yanfei is willing to chat, what can I possibly do?!
Chen Yanfei turned to look at Han Lie, her expression very subtle.
"Absent for three days, and one truly must see you in a new light... It seems we need to re-evaluate everything, hmm?"
My head is spinning... This is a huge mess!
Although he was about to explode with impatience, Han Lie remained still.
He forced himself to stay calm, making no unnecessary moves.
He just smiled faintly, offering no explanation or interference, standing aside like a wooden post.
His composure seemed to calm Chen Yanfei somewhat.
The waves of jealousy still stung, but they no longer fanned the flames of her anger, allowing her emotions to gradually return to the governance of reason.
Strictly speaking, she had no right to be jealous regarding Han Lie.
But such feelings are beyond rational control!
If one had to summarize the reasons, they would be as follows—
First, the "reborn" Han Lie was performing too well. He was still humorous but now taller and more handsome, and he was brave and resourceful at critical moments.
Even Ding Xiang was attracted to him; how could Chen Yanfei be an exception?
Second, she felt a possessiveness towards Han Lie, a kind of "I can choose not to want what’s mine, but others can’t take it."
This was because she was the first to meet Han Lie, and it had been an extremely Special first encounter.
She felt her bond with Han Lie far surpassed anyone else’s.
Third, she disliked Yu Yun. Intensely.
Among women, one can often sense if another is being pretentious or fake, even if it’s not immediately obvious through observation.
That’s why some women can become best friends within ten minutes, while others will grate on your nerves from the very first glance.