Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 571 - 255: Wait and See [Big - ]_3

Anyway, until his rebirth, Han Lie had never gotten over that incident.

Otherwise, he really might not have had the courage to pull out his own tooth.

As for now, whether Han Lie had gotten over it…

Rest assured, your Bro Lie is broad-minded. Really. Just wait and see if you don't believe me!

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Han Lie smiled and nodded at everyone, always with just a simple "hello," being extremely reticent.

Chen Yanfei was very puzzled, and Ding Xiang also felt bewildered, repeatedly looking at him.

But Gou Lie was determined to remain silent, to be thoroughly transparent.

Gradually, Big Head stopped caring much about this "mere high school classmate," while the hostility of the other two guys had no outlet, so they had to redirect it back at Chen Yanfei.

Thus, the atmosphere at the gathering became strange and subtle.

There were four guys in total: one constrained and silent, one desperately trying to charm Ding Xiang, and the other two both competing and cooperating, lavishing attention on Chen Yanfei.

What puzzled Han Lie was that those two guys didn't seem to like Chen Yantong, so why would they gather for New Year's?

Moreover, Chen Yantong wasn't as strikingly and distinctively beautiful as Chen Yanfei; in Han Lie's eyes, she possessed the rather common, influencer-style prettiness. But the thing was…

That's still a high level of beauty!

This wasn't yet the era of massive internet traffic and online celebrities, where countless women desperately underwent various cosmetic procedures. Chen Yantong's straight brows, pointy chin, and Korean-style makeup weren't considered particularly tacky at the time; she was, in fact, a very attractive woman.

But why is everyone focused on Chen Yanfei and Ding Xiang? Don't they understand that when the competitive pressure is too great, it's time to lower their standards? I don't get it... 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Suddenly, Han Lie thought of something and quietly asked Chen Yanfei, "How is Pan Shaohang doing now?"

Chen Yanfei was taken aback by the question, completely baffled as to why Han Lie would suddenly think of that guy.

After a moment's thought, she replied uncertainly, "He's repeating the year. He should be in the experimental repeater class doing homework right now, I guess? He wanted to continue at Shanghai International Studies University, but alas, Old Pan doesn't have enough clout to get him in..."

Han Lie smiled faintly.

It's only natural he couldn't get into university. Did he really think some hick boss from Dream City could just swagger across the whole country? Even Wang Jianlin's son gets sued when he deserves it...

Of course, a resolved case of intentional injury wouldn't affect Pan Shaohang for life. Just because he couldn't erase his criminal record didn't mean he had no other options, nor did it stop him from continuing to be a winner in life, indulging in pleasures.

Deep breath. Your Bro Lie is broad-minded...

Han Lie pushed aside thoughts of Pan Shaohang and continued to ponder why Chen Yantong was being completely overshadowed by Chen Yanfei. After more than ten seconds, he suddenly burst into dumbfounded laughter.

Since she's not Pan Shaohang's fiancée anymore, and they don't even know each other, why bother with her? Forget it! No point dwelling on it!

Shaking his head, Han Lie completely let go of his worries and happily joined in the eating and drinking.

Those two guys, Chen Dong and Da Luo, had already started boasting.

It was the standard dinner party routine—a favorite of greasy middle-aged men, and youngsters were no different. Students from third-tier colleges liked to brag, and those from top universities were no exception.

Han Lie listened with great interest, finding it quite amusing.

The two lads' words were subtly aimed at Han Lie, frequently making casual, unnamed comparisons that highlighted him.

That AOE damage they were dishing out was so intense it nearly broke Diao Chan's shield! An eye for an eye? Retort? No, no, no, I don't understand a single word. You guys chat amongst yourselves!

Han Lie steadfastly refused to take the bait, which baffled Chen Yanfei.

What's going on? That scoundrel is too 'subdued' today. No matter how composed and low-profile he tries to be, he shouldn't just stand by and watch me and Ding Xiang get pestered, should he?

Actually, Han Lie's thoughts were quite simple—

When you introduced me, you just said 'tough guy,' making them all think my name is 'Ying Han.' Who knows what you're planning? Whatever. I'll just observe; you take the lead!

Meanwhile, Chen Yanfei was still annoyed that Han Lie had "peeked" at Chen Yantong. Displeased and listless, she couldn't be bothered with those two peacocks showing off and spent the entire time helping Ding Xiang fend off the overly enthusiastic Big Head.

So, they went on with their bragging, and the girls dealt with their own situation. Occasionally, their "well water" would splash into the girls' "river water," but the river mostly flowed on silently.

Hey, say what you will, just looking at the scene, it was actually quite lively...

Gradually, someone started to realize something was amiss.

How come "Ying Han's" shell is so thick?

No matter how they provoked him, he wouldn't budge, maintaining his composure throughout without any strong reaction.

The three men, engrossed in their own affairs, couldn't see clearly. Chen Yantong, however, who possessed what one might term a '70-point' level of perceptiveness, did notice.

Chen Yantong quietly observed Han Lie for a while, and the more she watched, the stranger she found him.

The shirt he wore underneath had a speck of dust on it, looking somewhat untidy, but the fabric's texture was excellent, likely from a high-end brand.

He wasn't exceptionally handsome, and his constant smile suggested an easygoing temperament. However, when he occasionally lowered his head in thought, a palpable sense of firmness and depth emanated from him.

He listened to whatever others discussed and waited patiently when they argued, never revealing any particular bias from beginning to end.

Is that normal? So many topics, and he's not interested in any of them? Is it possible he has no opinions at all? Even if he's too shy to interject, shouldn't he at least show some sign of agreement or disagreement? But in the end... there was truly nothing. It was as if the guy existed in another dimension, merely borrowing a table to eat, at most occasionally glancing at Chen Yanfei or Ding Xiang.