Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 388 - 193: Respect and Ruin_3

Given the limited conditions, the removal wasn’t particularly thorough, but it already revealed a quite impressive foundation.

As the saying goes, ’A natural beauty needs no embellishment, just like a hibiscus emerging from clear water.’

Her skin felt even more tender than he had initially perceived, like the white of a freshly peeled egg, so delicate it seemed it could be broken with a puff.

The most prominent feature was her mouth, with its pink, tender, light-colored thin lips. Appealing, and begging to be nibbled.

The least perfect part was her eyebrows: the shape was good, but they were not thick enough, and the ends were faint, giving her a delicate, pitiable air.

In Han Lie’s estimation, she scored a 95.

If he had to describe her, she was somewhat like a combination of Lou Xiaoxiao and Xi Luting.

Of course, the impact of a bare face could never compare to that of delicate makeup.

The notion that a makeup-free face is more beautiful is nonsense. Expertly done no-makeup makeup can make a straight man question his life, while top-tier makeup is the pinnacle of visual effects.

The advantage of a bare face is that it dispels a man’s doubts, creating an extra layer of trust.

She’s really going all out...

Han Lie shook his head and sighed.

Xiao Seventeen purposely pouted. "My makeup smeared; it’s not easy to fix. I was afraid you’d get antsy waiting, so I just took it off... Do I look ugly?"

TSK TSK. She’s really trying too hard!

Han Lie actually wanted to laugh inwardly, but his actions gave her a reward—he stared at her intently for two seconds, his gaze warming by thirty degrees, then proactively reached out his hand to her.

"Not at all. Exceptionally pretty, exceptionally charming."

Xiao Seventeen beamed a satisfied smile, placed her hand in Han Lie’s palm, and happily walked back.

After returning to her seat, Wanwan was completely frozen.

Damn it! That’s not playing fair!

Not only using her ultimate move out of nowhere but also launching a damn sneak attack?!

As for Si Yu, she was even more baffled.

After holding back repeatedly, she couldn’t help but ask Han Lie in astonishment and distress, "Was that necessary? Aren’t they... being too hasty?"

This wasn’t just a casual complaint; it was genuine confusion.

She looked up into Han Lie’s eyes. "Why? I don’t understand."

Han Lie looked back at her. "Do you really want to know?"

"Uh-huh!" Si Yu nodded eagerly.

"Come here, come closer, and let’s whisper."

Han Lie reclined against the back of the sofa, pulling her into his embrace, their faces close as they began to whisper.

If this had been at the very beginning, Si Yu would definitely have suspected Han Lie was trying to take advantage of the situation.

But now, she didn’t think so.

Neither Wanwan nor Seventeen was any less than herself. Both of them were eagerly throwing themselves at Brother Lie, yet he remained decent and proper. Why would he need to play games with me?

Since everyone was getting so cuddly, I can handle this level of intimacy.

Si Yu was exceedingly bashful inside, and her body was rigid, but she ultimately surrendered to the moment naturally.

It was hard to determine how much was influenced by the environment, how much was stirred up by Wanwan and Xiao Seventeen’s competitive spirit, and how much was her genuine infatuation with Han Lie...

Anyway, she welcomed the first embrace from the opposite sex in her life, and it was far less difficult than she had imagined.

And Han Lie did nothing excessive.

He just gently wrapped his arms around her slender waist, intently discussing everything that happened today with her.

Talking about his perspectives regarding Wanwan, Seventeen, and the whole situation.

His tone was calm, his mindset serene.

"Actually, the reason Wanwan and Seventeen are being so forward is simple—the target is too valuable, warranting the gamble of more bait.

There are plenty of foolish girls in nightclubs, and fraudsters in rented cars with fake designer brands manage to score big every so often. That’s why the particularly beautiful girls always have someone looking out for them.

This so-called protection usually meant that seasoned figures, like ’big sisters’ in their circle or influential marketers and minor shareholders, often helped by screening potential suitors and defusing tricky situations.

They relied on those beautiful girls to help prop up the scene, sell club tabs and liquor, and maintain customer relations, so in private, they would teach them a lot to prevent them from being fooled by fake second-generation rich with just a few words.

Surprising, isn’t it?

Smart marketers wouldn’t casually pimp out their top-tier hotties; they protect them like treasures.

Instead, they often break up CPs. Once someone gets too involved, they’d immediately pull them back privately.

To your face, they’d call you ’big bro’ or ’young master’ with feigned affection, toasting you until their faces turned red and their necks thick. But behind your back, they’d curse you as an idiot, a lowlife, a miser, and warn the girls to avoid you—this is the norm in the nightclub scene.

But today was different. Today, all cards were on the table.

Ma Lian himself already had a significant presence in M2. He carried the title of shareholder, often visited, and each time spent generously; all the staff showed him particular respect.

Then, today, Fang Tongzhi and the others deliberately brought their A-game.

Liu Yingjun’s watch was worth nearly a million, Zhao Shengnan was decked out in gear worth a cool million, and the rest of the boys were typical rich second-generation types, plus the casually dropped 200,000 on alcohol...

It was clear they’d hit a goldmine.

Look around. How many handsome guys and beautiful women are circling nearby?

They all want to squeeze in and leech off the tab.

If they can’t get in, they wait for an opportunity, ready to ’accidentally’ bump into anyone who enters the dance floor.

Under such circumstances, how many people would have their eyes on you, Han Lie, surrounded by Ma Lian, Fang Tongzhi, Liu Yingjun, and others, like the moon surrounded by stars?

At this moment, nobody cared what you were wearing.

Even if you were in a tank top, shorts, and slippers, you would still be the most valuable target.

Outsiders thought this way, and Wanwan and Seventeen, who were intimately close to you, understood it even better.

They had personally experienced your demeanor, your speech, your aura, and made their own judgments. Then, based on these judgments, they decided how much true emotion or feigned affection to invest...

Isn’t that what going out to ’have fun’ is all about?

The nightclub scene has its own rules, its own evaluation system. But ultimately, it’s still about the exchange of value for value.

For high-value people, they can pick and choose from genuine affection, with so many options they’re dazzled.

Low-value people can only beg amidst insincerity. If they can’t get what they want and can’t accept it, they have to resort to deceit.

After all, there are plenty of fools around, right?

So if you can’t see through all this, I suggest you come here less often."

Han Lie had his left arm around Si Yu’s waist and his right hand holding hers, fondly playing with it.

It was unclear just when it had started, but it felt quite natural.

"Don’t count on Huo Xiaoyu to protect you; she can’t even take care of herself properly.

You’re smart. Your only drawback is your lack of social experience. But experience can be gained anywhere. Trying to gain insight here just isn’t worth it.

What you learn here is not only mostly useless, but it could also harm your natural spirit and carefree innocence.

Attending a finance university is nothing to boast about, and neither is beauty. What’s most precious about you is that you’re different from them.

Understand?"

Si Yu felt weak all over from his touch, her hands and feet tingling, her heart fluttering.

She looked up, dazedly gazing at Han Lie’s profile, feeling incredibly intoxicated.

A man who understood so much and was so good to her... He was incredibly attractive.

"Oh, I understand."

She obediently responded, a sudden burst of sweetness blooming in her heart.

I may not be anything special, but you are.

You ignore them and focus on advising me. So, I must be valuable too, right?

The sweetness of being highly valued gradually permeated the beautiful girl’s entire heart.

Si Yu stared at the bad boy’s lips, then suddenly licked her own. They were dry and burning, as if ignited by some sort of desire.

An impulse surged forth.

*****

Since no one objected, I’ll take that as your agreement~~~