The fourth sentence’s focus was actually on "not having many opportunities to interact," resetting the distance from a close-quarters stance.
And that sarcastic "shallow acquaintance, deep conversation," at most, was a subtle warning, one that a less clever person might not even understand.
The four sentences, psychologically, were progressively deeper, so the last one hit the hardest.
In social terms, they ford an "external, internal, external" back-and-forth movent. It seed to end up back at the starting point, with no apparent shift in position, but in reality, Han Lie had already dug into her most sensitive spot.
As for why it had to be this complicated...
Well, high-level confrontations are inherently complex.
Society isn’t just about studying and working; if you want to rise higher, nothing is simple.
Master Su once said—
"All simple romances exist because needs are easily t. Needs that are easily t do not last long, and the replaceability of the provider is too high. So, simple, pure love only appears on campus, blooming brilliantly but seldom bearing fruit."
After entering society, people’s needs beco practical and complex, making suitable matches much more difficult.
Not just in love, even making friends becos hard.
Who was Tang Xintian?
The daughter of a leader, extrely beautiful, highly intelligent, academically strong, and ambitious.
Her show of warmth and friendliness towards Han Lie was because he could bring great benefits, so she had to make moves on him, showcasing her charm.
Essentially, she saw Han Lie as prey.
She wanted to use closeness to gain Han Lie’s friendship, leverage that friendship for a lasting bond, and ultimately reap benefits relatively cheaply.
This wasn’t a bad or evil approach.
Every independent person should strive to actively present themselves to superiors, benefactors, and anyone else who can help, trying to exchange their value for assistance and support.
Otherwise, if you just stick to earning an honest, hard-earned living, how long will it take to provide a good life for your parents and family?
Tang Xintian’s approach wasn’t wrong, but she shouldn’t have applied it to Han Lie.
Because...
Han Lie also saw her as prey.
Both were individuals with a high degree of initiative and explosive aggressiveness.
When adversaries et on a narrow path, neither lacks courage, so a fight is inevitable.
Dealing with a girl like her—proficient in psychology and extrely confident—required a decisive blow. If you couldn’t shatter her defenses and crack her shell all at once, you’d forever be considered insignificant in her eyes.
So Brother Lie struck ruthlessly. His first two verbal assaults were wildly imaginative; his next two pierced her to the core.
The victory was as devastating as crushing rotten wood, a deeply gratifying triumph.
Tang Xintian was indeed quite angry with Han Lie now, but she also deeply rembered this setback, even though she knew Han Lie had done it intentionally.
Those proficient in psychology usually don’t obsess over failure and are willing to admit defeat.
If you’re not as skillful, just work harder.
If I really can’t handle you, can’t I just avoid you?
Tang Xintian smiled politely yet distantly, silently accompanying Han Lie through lunch, then led that scoundrel to the Lijing Hotel opposite.
"The lecture begins at 1 p.m. The conference is on the second floor of the hotel. You’re scheduled to speak at 3 p.m. Please get so rest, and I’ll co get you later."
Such remarkable composure...
Brother Lie responded normally, "Alright, thanks, Tangtang."
They waved goodbye, and everything was as usual.
Back in a private setting, Liang Wu, who had been like a transparent person, finally took the initiative to speak, "Boss, Miss Tang is quite capable, potentially a better ally."
Boy oh boy, you’re even bolder in your thoughts than I am!
Han Lie chuckled in amusent.
The assistant’s aning was simple—Tang Xintian was more suitable to be the boss’s wife than Pan Ge.
This was a sensible assessnt based on normal circumstances, as Tang Xintian’s personal capabilities, qualities, and the Strength she commanded were all superior to Pan Ge’s.
The key point the assistant didn’t quite understand was that Han Lie had already smoothly passed his developntal phase; now, he was capable of weaving his own web.
But Han Lie didn’t explain, rely smiling nonchalantly.
"Her? She can only be a friend."
What a disaster it would be if two career-driven, ambitious elites, both adept in psychology, were to marry and live together day in and day out?
A career advancing triumphantly while ho turns into a battlefield?!
To hell with that! I’d rather marry Yu Yun than her!
「...」
Tang Xintian returned to the corporate building and imdiately rushed to Director Huang’s office.
Without outsiders present, Director Huang beca friendly and benevolent.
"Tiantian, what do you think of Han Lie?"
"Extrely hard to deal with."
Tang Xintian had completely cald down, her expression composed, her eyes twinkling with intelligence.
"Oh? That’s high praise!"
Tang Xintian nodded seriously. "His mind is very well-rounded, with no obvious weaknesses. He’s imperturbable, not anxious to show off, confident without arrogance, and aggressive yet patient... It’s hard to believe he’s not even twenty years old. Uncle Huang, you wouldn’t understand. I’m truly shocked."
Director Huang asked with interest, "Even more capable than the top elites you’ve seen at Harvard?"
"More capable than any peer I’ve ever co across."
Tang Xintian nodded firmly, then added with careful precision, "Of course, this is only in terms of tactics, unrelated to academic ability."
Director Huang laughed. "It seems you’ve t your match, huh?"
"Yes."
Tang Xintian readily admitted, a wry smile playing on her lips.
"I was caught off guard by Teacher Han and was really a bit dazed at the mont. Looking back now, it’s quite embarrassing."
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