"Fine, I admit it. I can't let go of him. I really haven't given up; I'm just waiting for an opportunity.

But at least I didn't add fuel to the fire!

What about you?

Do you believe I'll report you two?"

"Stop it. You're deceiving yourself again."

Pan Ge sneered, raising a finger, her face devoid of any fear.

"Did you think I didn't notice your reaction when I pressed you down? Do you think that bastard didn't see right through your insincere words? Are you underestimating us that much? True, I didn't expect Han Lie to actually dare to do it, but your resistance was just for show, wasn't it? Xi Luting, you just love being conquered by powerful men. Don't you dare admit it? Do I need to use *that* word to describe you?!"

Xi Luting was once again rendered speechless.

This Black-hearted White Lotus is indeed too terrifying. She really can't handle a physical fight, but when it comes to playing mind games, she couldn't outsmart her even if three Xi Lutings banded together.

"So what? What good does this do for you?!!!"

Xi Luting was on the verge of collapsing, unable to argue anymore.

"Good?"

Pan Ge didn't seem smug at all. Instead, she laughed self-deprecatingly and sighed.

"The bastard took all the advantage. Both you and I are damaged."

Xi Luting ground her teeth in anger. "Then why do you keep mocking me?"

"You're always so haughty, unwilling to speak the truth. How can I talk to you?"

"I have nothing to talk about with you."

Xi Luting remained defiant, but Pan Ge merely smiled, her expression growing even more bizarre. "No, you do."

"Huh?!"

Pan Ge smiled leisurely. "For example... about how the three of us will..."

Xi Luting's eyes suddenly widened. "Are you insane?! You still haven't given up?!"

"HEHEHEHE..."

Pan Ge suddenly embraced her, pressing herself against Xi Luting.

Softly and seductively, she whispered into her ear, "What's wrong, don't you like it? But your previous performance...? Are you going to lie to yourself again?"

Xi Luting felt completely numb.

"You... I..."

"Stop pretending."

Pan Ge was like a little devil.

"You like it this way, right? And I need your help. Let's work together, tie the bastard down, shall we?"

Xi Luting's cheeks flushed red, a mixture of anger and excitement.

However, her trembling heart did not cloud her intelligence. She knew Pan Ge's revenge had begun.

This Black-hearted White Lotus has no good intentions.

Xi Luting reflected on all of Pan Ge's behavior since they had met and finally confirmed something.

This woman is sick! Not mentally ill, but rather... a kind of vindictiveness that refuses to be at a loss? She didn't know how to describe it, but she could more or less understand Pan Ge's character and behavior. No matter who bullies me, I have to get them back. Never a straightforward confrontation; always outwitting the opponent with strategy. Not caring about winning in the moment, but always holding a grudge for a long, long time, never willing to let things go easily. If such a person were a man, they'd be a petty and despicable old schemer, the most contemptible kind of villain. If it's a woman... Well, Zhen Huan?! Kind of like that, but not entirely the same. All in all, she has her adorable sides and her detestable sides. It all depends on where you stand. For Xi Luting, the worst part about Pan Ge was—she was actually planning to use *my* happiness to fill Han Lie's void! How malicious can you get?!

Xi Luting was furious. Just as she was about to refuse outright, Pan Ge began to dismantle her defenses again.

"Don't you like Lie Lie? Don't lie to yourself.

A woman's best years of youth last only a decade, and all we have left of our carefree days is a mere three and a half years. Why not be a little happier?

Moreover, have you really thought about your future? For example, what job you'll do after graduation, what kind of life you'll lead, on which man you'll stake the last glimmers of your youth? Doesn't the thought alone exhaust you?

I understand. Even Tofu, with his family background, feels lost about the future, let alone you. So, you really shouldn't miss out on Han Lie.

Even though being with him means you'll never have an official status, what's that compared to what you can gain? Lie Lie is very generous, and his capabilities are stronger than you can imagine. As long as you behave, he will never treat you unfairly.

Mansions, luxury cars, designer watches, handbags... you won't lack for anything.

Like today's private hot spring club—coming once a week costs 300,000 a year.

The best beauty salons, a comprehensive maintenance treatment once a week, cost 1,500,000 a year. That will ensure you look as radiant at forty as you do at twenty-five.

Every day, you'll be dressed in fine clothes, eating gourmet food, casually frequenting high-end restaurants, and occasionally taking old classmates to enjoy afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton. Isn't that glamorous? Two million a year should be enough.

Your clothes will always be the latest from top designers; makeup, perfume, shoes, jewelry—all the most high-end. Three million wouldn't be too little, and thirty million wouldn't be too much.

Life is interesting, right? Many people will envy you, but you deserve it all. So you can walk with your head held high, just like now, being your own Queen.

And your female classmates... After graduation, they can only rent a small bedroom in an outer-ring apartment, sharing with others. They'll have to get up before six in the morning, squeeze into a crowded subway for over an hour, wearing cheap perfume, huddling in the corner of the carriage, desperately trying to avoid groping hands from sleazy men. Then they'll run into the office bathroom to tidy themselves up and work through the day with a forced smile—starting the cycle all over again. Day after day, with no end in sight.

Do you think such a life is more fulfilling? No, you don't. You've never been the type to settle for less. You're truly harsh on yourself, but you never really thought about completely cutting ties with Han Lie. You're just waiting, waiting for a more favorable moment.

I disrupted your plan, didn't I? Sorry, I just wanted to see what was really going on between the two of you, not to ruin everything on purpose. You'll forgive me, won't you?

Anyway, now you have no choice but to agree with my plan. Come on, give me a smile..."

Xi Luting shivered, feeling an icy chill spread throughout her body. The coldness emanating from the depths of her heart almost completely froze her thoughts.

Pan Ge is a demon. Black-hearted White Lotus? That's too genteel a description; she's far beyond that.

Xi Luting even began to fear Pan Ge. The always proud and conceited Queen Luting finally understood today what a true queen, born into a wealthy family, really was.

It's terrifying. She was not only seen through completely but even had her future meticulously planned out by Pan Ge.

Xi Luting struggled weakly. "If I said that when I first started dating Han Lie, I wasn't thinking that far ahead, would you believe me?"

"Of course!" Pan Ge nodded without hesitation.

"All feelings are simple at the start. But human nature is such that once you have a little, you want more. I know that even now, you haven't thought that far into the future. I'm just telling you in advance what Han Lie can offer you, that's all.

Giving him up doesn't mean you won't find someone else. After all, you're so beautiful, even I like you a lot. But the future is uncertain. Whether the next man will have Han Lie's abilities, whether he'll be as generous, or whether you'll even like him—it's all hard to say. You would need to take a big risk and go through more emotional turmoil. I wouldn't recommend taking that risk. Understand?"

Xi Luting remained silent for a long while, waves of regret washing over her.

Why did I ever provoke her?!

After a long pause, she spoke with difficulty, "What are you really after?"

Pan Ge gave a sly smile, a dimple appearing at the corner of her mouth.

"Me? I just want to keep sparring with that bastard... Life is so boring, and youth is so fleeting. If I don't find some fun for myself, how can I get through the days?"

Xi Luting was stunned. For a moment, she couldn't tell if Pan Ge was being serious or not; the whole thing just felt absurd.

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