Reborn with Consumption System

Chapter 946 - 385: You’re the Bro_2

Her hair was slightly disheveled, her expression very distressed.The distress of a cold and beautiful woman is a rare hormone, rarely seen under normal circumstances, but once seen, it triggers a man’s violent impulses.

However, Han Lie’s gaze remained calm. He glanced at her casually and completed the second half of his sentence aloud.

"...Not interested."

Yan Shuang clenched her fists, biting her lower lip tightly, trying hard to control the tears in her eyes.

To be tossed away as a gift by the man she loved most, without hesitation and without compassion, like giving away a toy.

Moreover, it’s a toy that’s not particularly valuable.

Then the giftee discarded it like an old shoe, without a sign of disdain on their face, but every action screamed "I don’t care, what a worthless thing"...

To her, this is a near catastrophic blow.

No, to be precise, such an event is a severe blow to any woman who prides herself on her looks and physique, capable of greatly destroying self-confidence.

She walked into the elevator in a daze and then didn’t know what to do.

If she still retained her pride, she should have rebuked Han Lie, fiercely scolded him, maintaining her last bit of dignity with a reckless attitude.

Many women suddenly transform into shrews precisely because their defenses have crumbled.

But she didn’t dare.

Those emotional questions and venting had already surged to her lips, yet when faced with Han Lie’s relaxed demeanor, somehow they evaporated into thin air.

She didn’t know exactly who Han Lie was, what kind of background he had, or how much power he possessed.

Thus, there was no clear identity-based fear.

But she feared Han Lie personally.

A healthy man with an entire shabby aura, half drunk, desires rising, and yet in such a moment, not moved in the slightest, not taking advantage, what kind of fearsome willpower was that?

As someone beautiful and aware of it, Yan Shuang was acutely aware of her allure.

Her beauty was both her spear and her shield.

Yet in front of Han Lie, her spear broke, her shield shattered.

Now she was bare-handed, without weapons and armor, forced to face her nemesis, what could she do?

Just tremble and grit her teeth, waiting for judgment.

Boss Qiu turned to look at Yan Shuang, continued to smile at Han Lie, "Alright, alright, this matter ends here... I invited you out, and we didn’t drink properly, so let’s find a place for some tea, talk about something serious!"

"No."

Han Lie waved his hand, "You continue with your team building, I’ll go back to the hotel to soak my feet and read. I’m a bit apprehensive about your serious matters!"

"No, no, no, give me another chance... really serious this time!"

Old Qiu hurriedly vowed and simply grabbed Han Lie’s arm, not letting go, being sly.

Got Han Lie feeling helpless.

After all, Old Qiu was an important partner, appropriate admonishment wasn’t an issue, but he couldn’t be completely disregarded or trampled over too much.

"Alright, it’s settled then, only tea!"

"No problem, just tea!"

The two agreed, and the elevator reached the underground garage.

Seeing them about to leave, Yan Shuang became entirely anxious.

"Han... Teacher Han, please wait for a moment, what will it take for you to forgive Changming?"

She stood at the elevator door, looking pitifully at Han Lie, with no sign of cold arrogance left.

Damn!

Are you poisoning me?

What’s Wei Changming got to do with me?

Han Lie’s head felt heavy.

Being a master of psychology, he could hear and see Yan Shuang’s current state clearly—it was far from a rational state that could understand reason!

Everyone has likely experienced those emotionally imbalanced, brain-chaotic special moments, commonly known as being stuck in a dead end.

At such times, even the greatest truths are overpowered by emotion, and only later do they come to realization.

A wise person wouldn’t bother wasting words with her at a time like this.

Han Lie turned to look at Old Qiu.

Your problem, deal with it yourself!

But Old Qiu blinked, his lips curved into a baffling smile, and he backed away.

Why are you looking at me?

I’m just a stone...

At a critical moment, Old Qiu step back and side with a smirk, outright watching Han Lie’s predicament.

Han Lie was at a loss and had to take swift action.

"I won’t get so upset with you guys, it’s not worth it. Tomorrow let him come to my office to report on the project’s specifics, as long as the work is done well, this trivial issue is not worth mentioning.

Alright, go back and tell him, he can figure it out."

Oh my, how clever!

Old Qiu looked at Han Lie with newfound appreciation.

As a leader, one must have the ability to skillfully delay situations to stabilize emotions, avoiding immediate conflicts.

Just as the saying goes, "One goes at it with great vigor, then weakens, and finally exhausts."

No matter what reason a subordinate finds you for, if the environment doesn’t allow it, stall them first. When they come back the second time, the intensity of emotion will surely diminish. By the third time, perhaps they will have accepted it themselves.

Han Lie was almost like that, first appeasing, as long as he’s not blocked here by Yan Shuang, he could deal with whatever she wanted later!

Logically, such a smart covert move should work flawlessly against a foolish woman like Yan Shuang.

The result...

Yan Shuang raised her head, with a look that said "Do you think I’m stupid?" glaring at Han Lie.

"Where will he meet you tomorrow? And now, Boss Qiu probably won’t let Changming have the project anymore, right? I’m sincerely trying to make amends, you may not accept it, but there’s no need to fool me!"

Huh?!

Han Lie was blindsided.