Pan Ge clenched her small fists, her whole body shivering. It wasn't fear; it was anger. Such bullying! Xi Luting, you think I don't dare to go crazy with you? I... I really don't dare...

Pan Ge was so angry, anxious, and confused that she just sat dumbly on the floor, watching as Xi Luting was about to straddle Han Lie's lap. Oh my god, the impact of this scene was simply overwhelming.

However, Pan Ge had no way of dealing with it. Her usual sly eloquence was useless against Xi Luting's direct aggression, proving the saying: "When a scholar meets a soldier, reasoning is lost."

So, she could only channel all her anger onto Han Lie. Damn man, it's all your fault! If it weren't for... Huh? What are you doing?

Just as Pan Ge shifted her gaze from Xi Luting's backside, she saw Han Lie's actions and froze—her mouth agape, her eyes wide, but her pupils contracting violently.

⊙o⊙!

WHAT THE HELL!

Pan Ge watched, eyes wide, as Han Lie yanked down his own boxer shorts. Her skin prickled all over.

The damn man, however, was quite calm. He unlocked his phone, tossed it in front of Pan Ge, and said sternly, "Don't move. Film it clearly."

Then he pulled Xi Luting down to the floor with him, pinning her wrist with one hand as he stared into her eyes.

"So you want to play tough with me, huh? Come on, let's go be internet celebrities on a paid channel abroad!"

Pan Ge was dumbfounded.

Good heavens, I'm still so innocent! Is such a stimulating scene really something I should be watching?

Xi Luting panicked.

Damn man, are you insane?! Can this sort of thing even be filmed?!

Before she could figure out how to react, Han Lie turned his head and roared at Pan Ge, "Start recording! We'll talk about our issues later. Today, we definitely can't let her off easy, right?"

Pan Ge was jolted to her senses by the scoundrel's words. Gritting her teeth, she turned on the recording function and started filming the two of them.

Xi Luting immediately lost her nerve.

Self-destruct?

She nearly peed her pants in fright. Her fuse was practically soaked through; there was no way it would ignite.

What she feared, of course, wasn't Han Lie doing it with her or Pan Ge watching; she was afraid of the series of consequences if the video fell into the hands of the Black-hearted White Lotus.

"Stop, stop, stop! Brother Lie, Brother Lie! I was wrong! Really, I was just joking earlier. I give up! I'm not playing anymore, I'm not playing!"

She struggled and screamed, frantically turning her head to avoid Pan Ge's camera.

"Hold her down, hold her down!"

Good heavens! Pan Ge's artistic soul was awakened. She not only zoomed in for a close-up but even started directing! "Kiss her, kiss her! Don't press your upper bodies so close together. Leave me some space to film..."

Xi Luting nearly went mad, howling incessantly.

"Pan Ge! Are you even human? Stop it! Stop filming! It's illegal, don't you know?! AHH! Stop, Brother Lie, Lord Lie, don't!"

Good heavens, the two of them were completely entangled, a writhing heap on the floor.

In this desperate situation, Xi Luting unleashed surprisingly tenacious resistance, writhing and twisting like a large white python.

As for Han Lie...

He actually wasn't being too rough.

Of course, he didn't really intend to *do* anything; he was just trying to scare her. How sick would someone have to be to actually force himself on Xi Luting in front of Pan Ge?! Scaring her would be enough. Then, he'd find an opportunity for everyone to de-escalate the situation. Perfect!

Han Lie's plan was well-intentioned, but Pan Ge was growing impatient.

She suddenly put down the phone, rushed over to pin Xi Luting's hands, and urged Han Lie excitedly, "Quick, get on with it!"

Brother Lie was stunned.

He looked up, staring blankly at Pan Ge.

Xi Luting stopped struggling. Her eyes were wide and dull, but she could only see Pan Ge's chin.

"Are we... really doing this?" Han Lie stuttered.

"What else?!" Gritting her teeth, Pan Ge replied with a murderous aura, "This woman is completely nuts. I see right through her. She'll never give in unless we have some leverage over her."

That assessment wasn't wrong. But the problem is...

Han Lie sighed, his head aching. "Sigh, I've already given you an out. Can't we just let this go quietly?"

"No way!" Pan Ge's tone was adamant; it seemed her mind was made up. "Stop dawdling and get on with it! I don't mind what happens today. I swear, I won't be angry with you because of this!"

She's still so clever, knowing exactly how to pacify Han Lie. It's remarkable how she can grasp the crucial point so quickly in such a bizarre and tense moment.

Han Lie sighed again and looked down.

Xi Luting was completely numb, panting heavily. Her long, alluring eyes were misty with tears, looking utterly pitiful. Yet her attitude became even more resolute and defiant.

"Han Lie, you will lose me."

That single sentence put Han Lie on the spot again. At the critical moment, the choice returned to Brother Lie's hands, but he wished it hadn't.

You girls are too disobedient. Look at Wang Tianqing, Zhao Shengnan, and Lou Xiaoxiao—how obedient are they? No trouble at all. A little money and some effort, and they're happy and content—good in bed, low-maintenance, and not clingy. And then there are you two... Aren't you two just torture masters?! But then again, it's precisely because these two are so challenging that the thrill of conquering them is far beyond what others can offer. It's a dilemma. But Han Lie just had to have it all. So what if it's mutual torment? Bring it on! Who's afraid of whom?!

Han Lie didn't try to evade it anymore. This matter of choice... you can find excuses to push it away once or twice, but if you don't stand firm the third time, that truly is being indecisive.

"You brought this on yourself. Now you deal with it," Han Lie said in a deep voice, looking down into Xi Luting's eyes.

"As for losing you or her... do I fucking need either of you to live?!"

The last sentence was laced with fierce hostility. Han Lie's sudden violent outburst caught Pan Ge and Xi Luting completely off guard.

They both froze for a moment...

「More than half an hour later.」

Pan Ge, trembling, put down her phone. She sat on the floor, splay-legged like a duck. The earlier scene had been too shocking.

Suddenly, Xi Luting wiped away her tears, scrambled up, and pounced on Pan Ge.

She snatched the phone, pinned Pan Ge down firmly with one hand, and turned to Han Lie, roaring furiously—

"If you don't do to Pan Ge exactly what you just did to me, I'll report you for rape the moment we step out that door!"

Pan Ge was startled and began to struggle fiercely. Although Xi Luting was weak at that moment, Pan Ge was in no better state and couldn't resist effectively.

Xi Luting easily overpowered Pan Ge and said sharply, "Han Lie, you should know exactly what kind of person I am. I'm not joking with you!"

Han Lie walked over to them, his face cold. Just as he was about to pull Xi Luting off, she suddenly calmed down and softly spoke her final words.

"I only want fairness."

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