Reborn with Consumption System

Second Sister Jin suddenly perked up.

As long as you're willing to talk, it'll be easy to sort things out!

"Actually, the entertainment circle is full of top-tier beauties; it's just that not all of them necessarily become famous."

"For example?" Han Lie casually followed up.

Second Sister Jin immediately rallied her spirits, racking her brains to paint a grand picture for Han Lie. She went on and on about who was genuinely pretty, whose physique was the real deal, who was particularly virtuous, and so on.

These were all secrets from within the circle. While their authenticity could be guaranteed, they didn't hold much temptation for Han Lie; he listened purely for amusement.

This was because she couldn't secure any of the truly top-tier beauties—those with the most stunning looks and physiques. Zeng Li was a staunch believer in choosing her own love life and wouldn't be swayed by such offers. An Xi was too lazy to even consider dating, making her even harder to win over. No one dared to touch Da Tiantian. Zhazha and Qing Ting were already his own people, whom he knew inside out, so her help wasn't needed there.

So, the bargaining chips Second Sister Jin ultimately presented were still just a group of students from the three major performing arts colleges, all struggling on the eighteenth tier of showbiz.

"Alright." Han Lie had humored her for quite a while and finally decided to relent.

"Second Sister, you've been with me for two days. We're practically family, so let's not talk about merits or hard work. In any case, I trust you more than an outsider. I've got a new hybrid fund. The subordinated portion is largely taken by SAIC and SBWC, but I can adjust it to free up a bit more. Interested?"

Finally, the moment arrived. Second Sister Jin didn't ask a single question, just nodded her head frantically.

Originally, with her cautious nature, she should have asked for all the details before deciding. Unlike Fifth Sister, she appeared forthright but was actually extremely adept at risk management. The fact that she had been able to operate in Magic Capital's entertainment industry for so long without any incidents was proof enough of her prudence.

However, when she went to J.P. Morgan the day before, Han Lie had utterly astounded her.

Look at what Teacher Han has accomplished! While winning the eight-week stock trading competition championship, he also guided President Pan, Dou, Jin Xiaowu, and others. He effortlessly handled the Minggu Real Estate project and even discreetly raked in a profit of 60 million US dollars from the foreign exchange market! Never mind his incredible stamina; just looking at his win rate in the financial markets, would it be an exaggeration to call him a stock sage?!

Second Sister Jin now had complete faith in Teacher Han.

Subordinated shares or not, as long as I can get in on this, that's all that matters!

Seeing her reaction, Han Lie knew that involving her in everything these past two days had produced a significant effect.

Once she spreads the word... who would worry about the subordinated-class shares being hard to sell then!

Thus, Dog Lie resumed his pretense. "I need to be clear with you beforehand. The contract will be quite strict. If you trust me, then buy. If you feel it's not a good deal, we'll continue our gentlemanly acquaintance. Also, if my friends in the entertainment circle need your help with anything, I hope you'll do them a favor."

"No problem! Don't worry, leave it to me, Sister!" Second Sister Jin thumped her chest resoundingly, displaying her bold spirit to the fullest.

With this, Han Lie had subtly paved the way for Zhazha and Qing Ting. Although they still couldn't access the very top-tier resources, for their current level, what he arranged was more than sufficient.

After the meeting, Han Lie got into the car, still buzzing with an excitement that hadn't diminished in the slightest, with Yu Yun beside him.

All this time, Naiyun was immersed in the sweet fantasy that I'll get a share of Ruby!, smiling brightly.

This lasted until Han Lie dropped her off at the campus gate.

Naiyun was bewildered. "What are we doing?"

Han Lie turned to look at her and said succinctly, "You're going back to school. I'm going back to the hotel."

"But, I..." Naiyun froze. She still had some pride and was too embarrassed to ask directly: We've come this far, why aren't you taking me to a hotel room?

But Han Lie guessed it. He smirked—a slight, fleeting tug at the corner of his mouth.

Then, he replied nonchalantly, "Want to sleep with me? You're not quite there yet."

CLICK.

That direct and unvarnished statement was like a needle, viciously popping the bubble Yu Yun had built around herself.

Her face turned pale, and she stood there, completely at a loss, waiting for Han Lie's next words.

"Bring your ID card tomorrow and come to my company. I need you to be the legal representative for one of my companies. There's a little risk, but not much. Think it over carefully and give me your answer in advance. Alright, head back."

Yu Yun walked back to her dormitory, utterly dejected. She passed a few classmates who greeted her, but she didn't register a single word, merely nodding numbly.

A fragile, broken beauty finally emerged in her...

Back in the dorm, neither Fang Feifei nor Xi Luting were there.

Yu Yun heaved a great sigh of relief, flopped onto her bed, pulled the covers over her face, and began to sob uncontrollably, her cries muffled and suppressed.

Why?! I don't understand! Everyone else is fine; everyone has received Han Lie's kindness. Why am I the only one who gets cold indifference and humiliation?!

She was destined never to understand.

And everything that had happened over the past two days had stripped her of the courage to break free completely and sever all ties.

「The Renwen Faculty was on winter break.」

Of course, it wasn't just the Renwen Faculty; most schools in Magic Capital had begun their holidays.

This year, Spring Festival fell on January 31st, a bit earlier than usual.

Han Lie's parents had already called, asking when he would come home.

"I've started a small business in Magic Capital, and it's doing quite well. I might come back a little later, maybe just a few days before the New Year..." Han Lie replied.

His mother calmly said, "Oh," then grumbled, "I'd rather you put your energy into finding a girlfriend. You spending 5,000 yuan on a girlfriend would make me happier than you earning 8,000 yuan picking up scraps..."