This statement wasn't harsh.

But Chen Yanfei's expression froze, and her momentum instantly dissipated.

She remembered the day in the hospital room when Han Lie covered for her with Pan's parents, asking for favors.

No matter how effective it was, Han Lie indeed considered her, even in his darkest moment filled with bodily pain and raging fury.

At that time, his face was bruised and swollen, he had lost two teeth, and was in so much pain that he couldn't speak properly, yet his first thought was to protect her from the Pan Family's resentment and anger.

So, what am I doing?

The resurgence of those memories, along with the surge of guilt, suddenly made Chen Yanfei regretful.

My reaction might really have been a bit too extreme...

But even after realizing her own issues, she still felt a great discomfort inside.

Why should I?

It was clearly the other side that started it!

She opened her mouth, wanting to explain, but in the end, she remained silent.

How would you deal with Xi Luting?

I can apologize, but at least give me some fairness...

Fairness would certainly be served.

Since Han Lie had chosen to be firm, he definitely wouldn't let anyone who showed defiance off the hook.

Seeing Chen Yanfei's attitude soften, Brother Lie turned towards Xi Luting. His expression instantly turned cold, his gaze becoming especially sharp and focused, loaded with a sense of oppression.

He rebuked as soon as he opened his mouth, "Xi Mengjun, am I giving you too much face?!"

The moment that name was uttered, Xi Luting, who had been carefree and even aggressive, had her expression change completely.

That panic-stricken look in her eyes was as if she'd seen a ghost.

Chen Yanfei was stunned, finding it incredibly unbelievable.

What's going on?

Just by calling out a nickname and scolding her, he managed to frighten the menacing Xi Luting into shivering?

That's ridiculous...

Chen Yanfei turned her head to observe Han Lie. Although she could only see his profile, her fondness and curiosity about him grew.

The fondness came from that cold and resolute aura he had—domineering but not frantic.

She had never seen this side of Han Lie.

Clearly, this man was very confident when facing Xi Luting and wasn't acting like a sycophant.

The curiosity stemmed from the same source.

Xi Luting was a breathtaking beauty even in her eyes, but Han Lie was indifferent, quite impressive.

Pretty good, indeed very good.

But, where does your confidence come from?

Truly interesting...

Chen Yanfei was more curious, while Yu Yun was completely dumbfounded.

She and Xi Luting lived in the same dorm room and knew each other exceedingly well—so well, in fact, that Yu Yun was familiar with Xi Luting's preferences down to the color and style of her elastic bands. Consequently, Yu Yun was even more shocked and struggled to accept what was happening.

No way, right?!

Brother Lie scolded you, and you're just going to cower?!

Xi Luting wasn't cowering; she was frightened.

That line was a classic quote from *The Goddess CEO*.

How popular was it?

Now, in the book review section, people would playfully use it as a meme, like the frequently seen, "Little ham, am I giving you too much face? Why so few updates today?!"

So, caught off-guard, Xi Luting's defenses were completely broken.

Why on earth would that dog of a man know?! No way!

Okay, nothing's impossible.

So, the most important question now is... how much does he actually know?!

Has that dog of a man read *The Goddess CEO*?

Does he think I wrote that novel?

Damn!

It's too freaking embarrassing ahhhhh!

Whenever Xi Luting thought about those scenes—the ones labeled romantic but were actually quite lascivious, including the passionate moments she had been so proud of crafting—she desperately wished she could clarify everything immediately.

However, with Yu Yun present, she dared not ask.

Having Han Lie alone know made her want to die of shame, but if Yu Yun found out, that would truly be social death!

She ground her teeth, glaring furiously at that dog of a man.

Then, she blurted out three words—

"I was wrong!"

Swift and decisive, her tone was astonishing.

The next second, her eyebrows lifted, the corners of her eyes drooped, and her little mouth pouted slightly—an expression of arching eyebrows and pursed lips, full of pitiable sadness.

"I'm sorry, okay!"

The sound of it was annoyingly coy, surprisingly even ending with a little lilt!

Good Lord!

Yu Yun was petrified on the spot, her mouth wide open enough to fit a baguette, her eyes nearly popping out of their sockets.

I... I'm fucking losing it!

Chen Yanfei, on the other hand, wasn't as shocked; she didn't know just how stubborn and hard-mouthed Xi Luting usually was.

So, she just thought it was something worth pondering.

It seems there's a secret here...

The tough guy isn't as straightforward as I thought, but more interesting than I imagined.

With this in mind, her anger naturally dissipated by more than half.

If Xi Luting is worse off, what do I have to be so concerned about?

Tough guy, today I'm going to be more magnanimous than you!

She suddenly smiled, preempting Xi Luting and Yu Yun, and sincerely began to apologize.

"I'm sorry, Han Lie.

My attitude was a bit too intense just now; I didn't consider your feelings, and I apologize for that.

However, there's something I need to clarify with you—

I didn't mean to show off my wealth. A fight is a fight, and life is life.

You know, my living expenses are at a normal university student's level. Nothing I wear is worth more than 3,000 yuan.

I eat at the cafeteria, crave instant noodles, and am careful about spending money, just like you."

As she spoke, she turned to look at Yu Yun.

"Yun Yun, I was indeed a bit too harsh just now, so I want to apologize to you as well. And also, thank you for taking care of Han Lie."

Yu Yun was still struggling to get her bearings, frozen for a moment.

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