Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 567 - 254: Deceiving People and Coddling Children_2

Anyway, I absolutely can't let those two join forces and share a common enemy.

So, not explaining, acting aloof, being slippery and evasive, or confronting them head-on are all tantamount to digging my own grave. It would only take a minute for Chen Yanfei to drag Ding Xiang into a united front and leave me utterly defeated.

Therefore, Han Lie promptly lowered his stance and strived to gain Ding Xiang's forgiveness. Even if Chen Yanfei was still unsatisfied, at least they would be divided, and he would have an ally.

This is called soft diplomacy with a hard-hitting strategy. Have you all learned it yet? Class dismissed!

...

Chen Yanfei's attitude was more magnanimous than expected, so what followed was actually quite pleasant.

Han Lie took the initiative to start a conversation. "Why are you spending New Year's Eve in the park? Isn't it more lively on campus and on the commercial street?"

"Our classmates are all gathering on the commercial street to join the fun."

Chen Yanfei smiled faintly. "I've been busy as the class president for most of the semester. Today, I just want some peace and quiet."

I don't believe it! Han Lie grumbled internally, but that didn't stop him from continuing the conversation. "Weren't you also the class president in high school?"

"How could high school be as busy as university?"

With a thoughtful and sympathetic expression, Han Lie said, "So, being a class president at a key university isn't that easy, huh?"

"Of course not!" Ding Xiang suddenly interjected, indignantly declaring, "What's so special about key universities? They still have all kinds of people, and some are even more annoying!"

"Like who?" Han Lie showed great interest and pressed further.

Since they both seemed to want to vent, he'd let them talk.

A man who actively shows interest isn't necessarily a "warm guy," but a man who is willing to listen silently and is good at giving timely feedback will surely make girls develop a fondness for him. Many average-looking men with mediocre careers have married true goddesses pursued by countless wealthy second-generation heirs, precisely because these true goddesses generally don't prioritize money. They care more about whether being with someone is comfortable—this is also the magic of love.

Of course, whether they can continue to manage the marriage well afterward is another matter entirely.

...

"Like Fang Xing! He's been sticking to Sister Fei Fei like glue lately!" Ding Xiang blurted out, revealing Chen Yanfei's "secret," then suddenly started snickering, as if she'd remembered something amusing.

Chen Yanfei shot her a helpless glance and turned to explain to Han Lie. "It has nothing to do with suitors. Whether I'm class president or not doesn't affect their peacocking; it's a separate issue. As for Fang Xing... perhaps it's because the pressure you put on them last time was too much. After returning, Fang Xing seemed a bit unsettled. Coincidentally, Luo Zijun has been a bit awkward around me lately, not as enthusiastic. So, Fang Xing probably thinks he can give it a shot—what if he succeeds?"

Listening to Chen Yanfei analyze the reasons and mentalities of the boys pursuing her with such a calm demeanor, Han Lie found it incredibly fascinating.

This girl... you definitely can't win her over by coaxing. Look how clear-headed she is! If she were five or six years older, I, Han Lie, might have been utterly defeated.

"So, the main issue is that they're unwilling to cooperate with your work?"

Han Lie hadn't paid much attention to Fang Xing. He knew from how decisively and ruthlessly Chen Yanfei had dealt with Pan Xiaoshuai that as long as she wasn't interested, persistent pursuit was futile.

"Mhm." Chen Yanfei nodded lightly.

"I can't make everyone like me, and many people will refuse to cooperate simply because they don't like me, even if it's for something that could benefit everyone.

"Moreover, many students in our school are the type who are extremely focused on themselves. They always come to me when they're in trouble, but when it's time to contribute, they're nowhere to be found.

"I can handle it, but sometimes it's inevitably draining...

"Forget it. It's the New Year holiday; why am I talking about such unpleasant things with you?"

"It's okay." Han Lie earnestly looked back at her. "These are inevitable frustrations on the path of growth, and I really like that you share them with me."

Chen Yanfei's mouth curled into a smile, and she tilted her head to look at the scoundrel. "Really? Do you encounter these troubles on your path of growth too?"

Before Han Lie could respond, Ding Xiang murmured, interjecting, "I don't think so... Brother Lie seems to handle everything so easily..."

Han Lie quietly reached out from behind Chen Yanfei and gently rubbed Ding Xiang's head.

A bit risky, but... her hair felt so nice!

"Is there anyone for whom everything always goes smoothly? I've definitely encountered more oddballs than you two."

Han Lie suddenly recalled the 'Five Tiger Generals' from dorm 1918 of his previous life; they had truly tormented his past 'loser' self.

Although he had escaped that fiery pit in this life, it didn't stop him from sharing stories about those strange people and bizarre events with Chen Yanfei.

"Your school is a key university, and your student body is full of top students. At most, your classmates are just a bit self-centered. But our school is different—it's practically a den of monsters.

"For example, in our class, there's one male dorm, and those five characters are simply indescribable.

"One is a Berserker from the Northeast. His curses always involve someone's mother, and he's ready to throw punches at the slightest disagreement.

"Another is a local from Magic Capital, whose family got rich from demolition payouts. His nickname is the 'Grandmaster of Sarcasm.' If you show even a hint of being good at something, he'll inevitably make some snide remarks to put you down..."

Han Lie recounted selectively, picking out some of the more egregious deeds of his 'Five Tiger Generals,' making the two girls gasp in shock from time to time.

"Really? Is that true?" The naive Ding Xiang found it incredibly hard to believe.

The incident where Fang Feifei would be bad-mouthed in turns by everyone in that dorm hadn't happened yet in this life, and likely wouldn't. However, those five still had a mountain of other despicable deeds to their names.

"Of course, it's true. They've turned our class into a toxic mess." Han Lie shrugged and naturally continued, getting to the main point.