Han Lie greatly enjoyed showing off, and he enjoyed spending money even more.

After over a million yuan was deposited onto the room card, lo and behold, the hotel's general manager was once again jolted into making an appearance.

However, the experience points didn't arrive in his account immediately.

Strictly speaking, this was an advance deposit. Its purpose was to prepay for hotel services; he could simply sign for them later.

The ownership of this money hadn't transferred. It would only be deducted according to the bill after actual consumption occurred, and that's when the corresponding experience points would be gained.

So, Brother Lie had indeed displayed his magnanimity, yet he hadn't actually incurred any loss.

They were all well-known young masters; who would have the nerve to scrounge off him every day?

Fang Tongzhi promptly declared, "Having an advance deposit really does make things convenient. But don't worry, however much is spent, we'll definitely reimburse you. We absolutely won't let you take a loss."

Liu Yingjun also chimed in, thumping his chest, "We appreciate the sentiment, but we can't let you shoulder all the expenses. Old Wang, win some more later and reimburse Han Shao!"

Zhou Ci and Dan Zihao couldn't bear to listen any longer and stormed off in a dejected huff.

To say that their losses were tragic would be an overstatement. Losing several hundred thousand, for them, was just pocket change.

But losing a relatively small amount didn't mean their pride wasn't wounded. After being so thoroughly put in their place by Han Lie, anyone with a shred of self-respect couldn't bear to stay.

Wang Xiaotian, usually the most diplomatic one, didn't even see them out. He offered a couple of perfunctory pleasantries as a farewell, his attitude now starkly different.

If not now, when was the time to choose sides? Offending our Brother Lie is offending me!

As soon as those two left, Liu Yingjun started to organize the meal.

Ma Ke's group was anxious to resume their card game and couldn't be bothered to venture out, so they ordered food to eat in the suite.

Han Lie originally wanted to order a couple more bottles of good wine, but Liu Yingjun adamantly stopped him.

"No, no. Everyone's eager to get back to the game; a quick bite is all we need. Why make it so extravagant?"

Liu Yingjun had originally intended to treat them, but since everyone decided to stay in, it wouldn't be his turn to pay anyway. He felt too embarrassed to order such expensive wine under these circumstances.

Han Lie laughed, "But there are ladies present, aren't there?"

Turns out the young women were even more considerate. "Red wine and champagne in the thousand-yuan range are perfectly fine. We can't tell the difference with more expensive wines anyway; there's really no need."

Look at that, how considerate they are! Knowing Han Dasha for just one day, and already they're thinking of his interests at every turn...

In the end, they only ordered a bottle of Carruades de Lafite (Lafite's second label) and two bottles of Perrier-Jouët, totaling less than 3,000 yuan.

In fact, wine at this price point was what they normally consumed; anything pricier, they truly couldn't afford. After all, life isn't just about eating and drinking, right?

They quickly finished their meal, and Ma Ke's group, eager for the next round, started without delay. But Han Lie couldn't be bothered to join in.

"You guys play. I need to sleep early; I still have to work tomorrow."

Fang Tongzhi didn't insist on Han Lie sticking around for the game. They were mentally prepared, knowing he wasn't that into this kind of thing.

"Alright, then you head back."

"Han Shao, we won't see you out. Let's get together again next time!"

"Thanks for the hospitality, really! This weekend, once you have some free time, we'll organize something. Han Shao, you absolutely must come!"

After a bunch of hollow pleasantries, Han Lie was about to leave when Zhao Shengnan and Lou Xiaoxiao suddenly pushed Wang Tianqing in front of him.

"Han Shao, could you take Tian Tian back with you since you're leaving anyway?"

"We're with our boyfriends, and it's quite boring for her here alone. Please help us out!"

Han Lie glanced at his watch, a bit stunned.

I can't even get back to my dorm; I'll have to get a hotel room. Where am I supposed to take her? Things are different now. It was my idea to suggest the strict dorm curfew to Pan Ge. It's past midnight; how could she possibly get back? But I can't say that out loud; Fang Tongzhi and the others might take offense.

Han Lie had no choice but to turn to Wang Tianqing. "You don't have any other plans?"

He asked quite tactfully, his meaning clear: he didn't want to take her with him.

But Wang Tianqing, in an equally tactful manner, conveyed her firm resolve. "They're too rowdy. I'm afraid I won't sleep well..."

"Tsk! Go on, get going!" Lou Xiaoxiao urged.

"Exactly! We find you boring anyway!" Zhao Shengnan added.

Lou Xiaoxiao and Zhao Shengnan were practically shooing them out. Han Lie, left with no alternative, had to lead Wang Tianqing out the door first.

Among the group of young women, a couple of them looked at Wang Tianqing with peculiar expressions—something like envy, but not quite simple envy. In any case, the farewell scene was charged with hidden barbs, making it rather unpleasant.

Wang Tianqing, clutching Han Lie's arm, hurried out.

After going downstairs, Han Lie didn't rush off and invited Wang Tianqing to sit down in the lobby.

"To be honest," Han Lie began, "I mainly didn't want to stay upstairs any longer. At this hour, there's no way to get back to the dorms; the rules have become really strict recently. What do you plan to do?"

Wang Tianqing's expression flickered, a hint of artificial surprise in it.

"Oh? What were you planning to do then?"

Han Lie spread his hands. "I was just going to head over to the Sheraton next door for the night."

"Then I... I guess I'll get a room at the Sheraton too. Um, is it expensive?"

"Not expensive. A regular room is about five or six hundred yuan."

Han Lie replied with a grin, curious to see how she would continue her act.

Wang Tianqing, however, boldly rolled her eyes and said coquettishly to Han Lie, "That's not expensive? Do you think I'm made of money like you? That's enough for half a month of my living expenses!"

Five hundred yuan for half a month was definitely not enough to cover her expenses, but Han Lie pretended to believe her.

"Oh? So you're quite frugal then. Not bad, not bad. A thrifty young woman."

Seeing Han Lie wasn't taking the hint, she started to get anxious.

"So, what are we going to do? Come on, help me think of something!"

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