So, a word of praise from her good friend instantly dissipated much of her anger.
Still, she shot the bastard a scornful look. "Really proud of yourself? Proud to be a freeloader?"
"Of course." Han Lie realized her attitude was softening and immediately seized the opportunity with a mischievous grin. "It’s not like you don’t know I’ve never enjoyed such treatment before. Now that I have a rare chance, shouldn’t I take the time to savor it?"
"Humph!" Chen Yanfei snorted delicately, her sound suggesting both acquiescence and understanding.
In other words, she was a reasonable girl. Han Lie had explained, and she had accepted it. Thus, the matter was considered settled.
The main reason for her acceptance was his opening phrase, "It’s not like you don’t know..."
Chen Yanfei was not very familiar with Han Lie’s circumstances during high school, but judging from their first encounter, they seemed rather grim. Even though he had greeted Pan Shaohang amicably, he was met with cold indifference from the lofty young Pan. Later, they even came to blows if a single word was out of place...
Was it just because he appeared a bit weak and introverted, and didn’t pay much attention to his appearance? Now, he had grown, transformed, and begun to shine as he should, thus gaining some minor privileges. And Han Lie decided to enjoy those small privileges that offered him psychological compensation. Was that so wrong?
Chen Yanfei felt that as long as he didn’t go overboard, it wasn’t wrong. She understood those privileges very well. Ever since she was young, she had always been surrounded by various privileges and would also selectively enjoy them—things like preferential treatment from teachers, affection from relatives, respect from female classmates, and appropriate care from male classmates... If people are kind to you, why bluntly reject them? A little reciprocity is all it takes!
Chen Yanfei even felt that Han Lie deserved this. His intelligence, maturity, and kindness all warranted respect and adoration.
Her level of thinking was obviously far beyond that of her peers.
But her understanding of Han Lie was clearly far from complete...
In any case, she had let this one slide, and Han Lie had navigated this tricky situation without too much trouble.
Not only had he passed, but he also gained additional benefits.
[After tough practice and flexible application in real situations, you have acquired a new skill]
[Spotting the Gap Level 1]
[If there’s a gap, strike to break the defense. Take an inch and climb up the pole.]
Well now, have all five hooligans finally taken their positions? Indeed, only a proper battlefield can truly hone a person...
Meanwhile, on the other side, hearing Han Lie’s "confession," Xi Luting and Yu Yun both took it the wrong way.
Oh my God! How could such an outstanding guy like Han Lie have had such a life before? A lowly nobody? It must all be because of *you*! If it weren’t for you, Han Lie would have become President Han long ago!
Xi Luting began to let her imagination run wild, but then again, you couldn’t say her imagination was entirely unreasonable...
As expected, her animosity towards Chen Yanfei deepened.
"Little Chubby Girl, shut up if you can’t speak properly! What’s this about freeloading? It’s my pleasure to treat Han Lie to a meal, what does it have to do with you?"
Han Lie shuddered all over, startled.
Then came the headache.
Great. Xi Luting was done playing the subtle game with Chen Yanfei; that wasn’t her style. For original chapters go to nοvelfire.net
What was her style? If you can win an argument, there’s no need for reason; if it comes to blows, try to keep the chatter to a minimum!
Yu Yun’s feigned innocence, Pan Ge’s biting remarks, Chen Yanfei’s veiled insults – she couldn’t play any of those games. It wasn’t that she wasn’t clever enough; she just didn’t want to bother with those flies. They were too numerous and too much of a waste of time, so she had gradually developed a straightforward and ruthless habit.
But the problem is... you’ve put *me* on the spot! Dammit, where’s my knife?
Han Lie, seething internally, silently chanted the Glazed Prayer Scripture, trying to stabilize his aura and think hard...