CHAPTER 57: CHAPTER 56: ONLINE LOVE AND DOG

A Lonely Cucumber: "Damn it, I’m so pissed off today!!!"

When chatting online, Xi Luting occasionally cursed, even more so when she was excited or angry.

Seeing those three exclamation marks, Han Lie had a pretty clear idea of her level of anger.

And he was righteously indignant about it.

Ham for Cucumber: "What happened?"

Ham for Cucumber: "Who bullied you?"

Ham for Cucumber: "(Fury) (Fury) (Fury)"

A Lonely Cucumber: "A damn man. I just can’t even; I’ve never met a man like that! Let me tell you..."

BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH.

It was apparent that Han Lie had really upset her.

Having chatted for nearly a week, Xi Luting had never talked to Brother Ham about the things happening in her life, but today, she went on and on without stopping.

And the progress of their online relationship had been paid for with real-life blunders. It was somewhat ironic~~~

A Lonely Cucumber: "That dog of a man is nice to me one moment and then acts so disdainful the next. Damn it, a total scumbag! He’s definitely trying to mess with my head!"

Wow, she’s pretty smart.

The concept of PUA wasn’t trending yet; otherwise, she would have found a more fitting description.

Han Lie had never underestimated the girl’s intelligence, so he was basically just agreeing with her without any principles.

Ham for Cucumber: "Exactly, it’s the old ’play hard to get’ trick! Such an overused tactic."

Ham for Cucumber: "Don’t bother getting angry at that scumbag; it’s pointless. Just treat him like a fart; once it’s out, it’s gone."

A Lonely Cucumber: "Don’t worry! I ignored him completely, walked away with my head held high."

A Lonely Cucumber: "You have no idea how cool I looked at that moment!"

A Lonely Cucumber: "That dog of a man was totally stunned on the spot. He’s probably regretting it by now..."

PFFT!

Han Lie couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Pan Ge glanced over without disturbing Han Lie’s self-amusement.

But Tofu, always straightforward, jokingly asked, "So which one of those beauties is your girlfriend? You seem to be having quite a good time chatting!"

"You’re asking about Fang Feifei and Yu Yun?"

Putting down his phone, Han Lie responded with a smile, "Both of them are my benefactors, definitely not girlfriends."

"Awesome!"

Little Dongbei gave a thumbs-up, and Ding Ding hurriedly poured more drinks for his big brother.

Tofu was dumbfounded. "You really are..."

After all, they weren’t that close; the rest of the word was not easy to say.

Pan Ge interrupted with a smile, "I finally saved up a bit of living expenses, and today it’s all spent on us. I feel so guilty about this barbecue..."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Han Lie glared. "Hey, put down that squid skewer before you say that!"

"HAHAHA..."

The laughter grew even louder, with Tofu almost collapsing in hilarity.

Pan Ge’s face turned red, her brows curving, and her oily lips were tightly pressed together, creating an indescribably beautiful sight.

Han Lie’s heart pounded. This girl... was freaking breathtaking!

Her face was only palm-sized, her features so delicate and beautiful they seemed poetic. Even though she had a common oval face shape, she instantly stood out from internet celebrities.

That kind of natural vivacity, no top-notch doctor could replicate.

It was purely the favoritism of the heavens.

Sitting directly opposite, only about a meter away, what Han Lie saw was all firsthand, unfiltered beauty, and it was utterly heart-stirring.

Her upper, middle, and lower facial regions were perfectly proportioned, each occupying one-third, fitting the golden ratio.

Many models also possess the golden ratio, but they only look good in still photos—because their bone structure is too defined and their muscle distribution uneven, motion reveals significant flaws.

Yet, Pan Ge looked even better in motion than when still.

Her bone and flesh were well-proportioned, her features harmonious, and her various expressions were lively and animated, creating an overwhelming impact.

Just looking at her brought joy to the heart.

However, Han Lie only glanced at her a few times before stopping. He joined everyone in another round of drinks and then turned his attention back to his phone.

Little Cucumber was getting impatient.

A Lonely Cucumber: "Where are you?"

A Lonely Cucumber: "Tycoon? Big Bro? Master? Dear Leggie?!"

A Lonely Cucumber: "(BAWLING)"

Han Lie chuckled to himself.

Xi Luting was truly infuriated today, refusing to let go of anyone she could vent to, completely shedding her usual aloofness.

Ham for Cucumber: "Sorry, just got held up by a friend."

Ham for Cucumber: "I think we can do it this way—let’s just write that guy into the novel, make him a minor lowlife villain, and take him down!"

A Lonely Cucumber: "No way!"

Ham for Cucumber: "(Scratching head) Why not?"

A Lonely Cucumber: "Umm..."

A Lonely Cucumber: "Actually, he’s my observation subject, the domineering CEO-type guy I mentioned to you before..."

Ham for Cucumber: "Oh~~~ The inspiration for the male lead, right?!"

A Lonely Cucumber: "Sigh... yes, that’s right."

Han Lie kept his laughter in check as he continued to fish.

Ham for Cucumber: "That’s difficult then... but from your description, this guy really has that vibe—heart as hard as iron, sparing no one who crosses him."

A Lonely Cucumber: "Yeah, yeah! Super cold-hearted! Like he has a dog’s face, ready to flip at a moment’s notice!"

Ham for Cucumber: "So, what are you planning to do?"

A Lonely Cucumber: "Me? I don’t know..."

Ham for Cucumber: "Alright, let me tell you my stance."

A Lonely Cucumber: "Hmm? Oh, go ahead."

Ham for Cucumber: "No matter the reason, I will definitely support you completely. Right or wrong isn’t important to me; I stand by my friends, not by principles.

"But in real life, we can’t be like this.

"I hope you won’t, because of my unconditional support, start to believe you’re always right and then stray further down the path of arrogance.

"I’m always happy to join you in cursing him out and help you blow off steam, but when you get back to reality, you still need to be mindful of your limits...

"Forget it, I won’t go on about it. Just understand what I mean."

Xi Luting was stunned.

My tycoon Leggie is way too rational, isn’t he? Such a clear distinction...

Xi Luting had actually calmed down considerably by now. She was fully aware that today’s disaster was her own doing, with the responsibility split roughly seventy-thirty: Han Lie thirty, herself seventy.

Her anger stemmed from the dog of a man’s overly intense reaction.

Even if I was wrong, couldn’t you have spared me some dignity? In front of Pan Ge, you scolded me like an idiot; I hate you!

Xi Luting had always prided herself on being rational and calm, but when faced with such a situation, she still couldn’t control her emotions.

So, reflection is one thing, anger is another; they’re not related!

A Lonely Cucumber: "I understand. Don’t worry, I’ll be careful in the future."

A Lonely Cucumber: "(Kisses) Thanks for the heads-up, Leggie. You’re so much cuter than that dog of a man. Love you~~~"

Han Lie took several deep breaths, struggling to suppress his laughter.

Little Cucumber, I love you too~~~

After another round of drinks with Ding Ding and the others, Han Lie managed to subdue his mischievous impulse and soberly replied:

"Relax, rest well. Tomorrow is a new day!"

"Mm-hmm, I’ll go write. Let’s do this, let’s do this!"

Xi Luting logged off, full of fighting spirit.

Not long after, her main account suddenly displayed a new signature—

[This old lady would rather have an online romance than deal with dogs again.]

As soon as the status was posted, it stirred up a huge reaction.

Han Lie thought it over carefully, quietly switched to his main account, and gave her signature a like.

SKR~~~