Reborn with Consumption System

Otherwise, who would dare to stay in her house?

Thankfully, Gao Shen's level of perversion wasn't particularly outrageous, and there were no surveillance cameras installed in the guest room, including the en-suite bathroom.

"I've checked everything. It's safe."

Bai Yushuang returned to the bed with an "I'm very professional" look, full of confidence.

In the darkness, Han Lie's low voice, tinged with amusement, suddenly sounded, "Detective Sister, why don't you check the man on the bed once more? According to reliable intelligence, he might be carrying a controlled weapon..."

Bai Yushuang felt a shy embarrassment but instantly got into character.

Standing with her hands on her hips in front of the bed, she spoke in a cold tone, "Classmate, why are you in my sister's bed?

Now, I have ample reason to suspect that you are carrying a deadly weapon and plotting against us sisters!

Raise your hands immediately and cooperate with my inspection!

If you attempt to resist during this process, I will show no mercy, and I will launch a counterattack so severe it could render you unconscious!"

Brother Lie's mouth twitched...

Bai Yuqiu and her father-in-law, Gao Diaomao, talked for about thirty minutes. In the end, she covered her face as she walked out of the room, heading straight to Han Lie's guest room.

When she entered, Bai Yushuang was already panting from exhaustion.

Han Lie hadn't attacked the detective; instead, the detective had apprehended him. She really didn't hold back...

Bai Yuqiu was unfazed by this and sat down at the head of the bed with a cold sneer.

"What's wrong?"

Bai Yushuang stopped what she was doing and asked in a soft voice, "Did Gao Yijun really incite you...?"

"Mhm!"

Bai Yuqiu nodded, breathing heavily, looking particularly upset.

"That old Diaomao! He beat around the bush with me, threatening and tempting, and in the end, he still wants me to seduce Han Lie? Damn it! I must have been blind to marry Gao Shen..."

She mumbled on and on. It wasn't that she was unwilling to do anything with Han Lie, but she was greatly disappointed.

There's a big difference between volunteering and being forced.

If it weren't for the fact that she had long detected the crisis, clung to, and ultimately fallen for Han Lie, she would be experiencing the most desperate moment of her life right now, being forced to keep him company.

She cupped Han Lie's face in her hands, her eyes shining brightly, glistening with gratitude and emotion.

"Thank goodness for you... Lie Lie, your sister really, really loves you; you're everything to me now. Don't let me go through this kind of pain again, okay?"

"Okay."

Han Lie nodded gently, tenderly caressing her cheek and earlobe, not saying more sweet nothings or making vows.

Those things had no meaning; a firm gaze conveyed emotions better than any words could.

Bai Yuqiu kissed Han Lie forcefully twice, then asked, "So what do we do now?"

Han Lie replied with a light chuckle, "Give them the result they want."

"But..." Bai Yuqiu was still worried. "There's surveillance outside the room! When we get up tomorrow, Gao Shen will certainly see how long I stayed in your room..."

"That's exactly what we want them to see."

Han Lie smiled slyly; describing his expression as mischievous might be a bit cliché, but it was certainly sinister.

"If Gao Diaomao is satisfied, he'll think I'm definitely going to be fully committed to our cooperation, so he'll let his guard down even more.

If Gao Shen is unhappy and wants to rage, he's going to confront his father. Why should he come after you?

Remember, you are being coerced. When you leave later, make sure to wipe away a tear or two within the surveillance camera's range.

As for me... does Gao Shen dare to challenge me directly?

He doesn't dare.

Even if he hates me, he will continue to ingratiate himself with me, begging me to include him in our games.

All I need to do is give him a little incentive, and he'll accept the situation, gradually coming to terms with it and finding other outlets for his inner pain.

In fact... he might even grow to like this feeling, who knows?

The more timid and incompetent a person is, the more they like to use pain for self-punishment, self-numbing, self-pity, and self-indulgence, seeking a kind of illusory, transcendent pleasure.

You don't need to worry. Remember, when facing him, just be tough."

Bai Yuqiu and Bai Yushuang looked at each other in consternation.

They lacked the ability to discern whether Han Lie was right or wrong, but his assured tone and calm, resolute voice were incredibly persuasive.

Self-assured, strategic, almost diabolically cunning, with deep insight into human nature, ruthless...

Such a Han Lie would undoubtedly be terrifying to others.

However, because he was their man, they felt not fear, but a genuine, deep-seated sense of security.

If a man isn't strong, how can he conquer a woman?!

Although Bai Yuqiu had never been satisfied by Gao Shen in that respect, she had never really cared, as she could lead a comfortable life without it.

What truly drove her to despair was Gao Shen's deceit, betrayal, double standards, and weakness.

After seven years of marriage, she had never felt any security from Gao Shen; now, she felt it from a boy ten years her junior.

How ridiculous!

Yet, how fortunate!

"Okay, I'll listen to you!"

Without another word, Bai Yuqiu pulled her younger sister aside.

"You can go back now; otherwise, it'll be hard to explain tomorrow. Leave the rest of the work to your sister."

Bai Yushuang knew this was the right thing to do but was still fuming.

I've worked my ass off all this time, and it was all for you? What about me then?!

Muttering in irritation, she tidied herself up and then turned to leave, heading to the room she shared with her younger sister.

As soon as she opened the door, she saw her younger sister, Bai Yuxue, entirely buried under the quilts, clearly not asleep.

Bai Yushuang's eyes lit up, and her mood suddenly lifted.

Looks like I'm not the most miserable one here, am I?

She snickered mischievously and tiptoed over...

******

Don't dwell on the protagonist's character anymore.

I could have written a youthful, righteously indignant Wang Ergou, but the idol-like hero is a thing of the past.

This book is about not repeating myself, which is why I've chosen to write about a truly intelligent yet principled, cold, and calculative elite.

Han Lie's character may not be universally appealing, but it is definitely rare, and at least my creative attitude is sincere, right?

Plotting such a story is particularly challenging; I hope for everyone's support.