Reborn with Consumption System

"Beauty queen" was meant in the most literal sense.

Lü Shuli didn't even dare to look down, fearing it would spark feelings of inferiority.

Shit! My face was already utterly defeated by Tang Xintian's, my pert butt was completely outshone by Liang Wu's, and now even my bust has suffered such a crushing defeat... How is a girl supposed to live?!

Of course, this didn't affect her work efficiency in the slightest. Professionalism was one reason. Another was a growing numbness—after all, Yu Yun wasn't the first, nor was she likely to be the last.

People just get used to losing after a while.

Now, Lü Shuli felt no pride in being a beauty at the law firm. Instead, she poured all her energy into working overtime and studying, pushing herself incredibly hard.

Thank goodness for those scumbags. They showed me just how adored a top-tier dreamboat can be, completely shattering my Cinderella fantasies of marrying into high society. It helped solidify my resolve to hone my own abilities...

When the market closed in the afternoon, Han Lie called Liu Minghao, and they went to the Magic Capital branch.

For the next two days, he focused primarily on the ABS project.

The Jinguang project's procedures were incredibly complex, far beyond the Minggu project's level, as it also involved off-balance-sheet operations.

However, the major aspects had been agreed upon. The details merely required everyone to contribute their efforts and gradually work them out.

So, despite being busy, the pressure wasn't high.

The second-to-last week before the New Year passed quietly.

Well, actually, beneath that superficial calm lurked a raging undercurrent.

At the close of trading on Friday, all six stocks soared, with an average increase of nearly 28%. Han Lie had achieved another brilliant victory—and a clean sweep at that—accomplished almost effortlessly, as if by a casual flick of his wrist.

The numerous potential investors who had been monitoring him could finally bear it no longer.

Just after 3:00 PM, Han Lie's personal phone began to ring incessantly.

Director Huang tactfully prodded, "How are the preparations for your fund company coming along? Is there anything you need help with? I have a good relationship with someone on the filing committee..."

Low EQ interpretation: Hurry up! My money's ready. Why are you being so slow?!

Han Lie replied, "That would be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Rest assured, the registration process is already underway."

But Huang Xing wouldn't hear of it and insisted on helping, no strings attached.

"Attorney Liu is handling this, right? Have him contact me later!"

"Helping, no strings attached," meant Director Huang wasn't looking for a favor in return, nor did he consider it one. He proactively insisted on contributing.

That made it difficult to refuse.

In the end, Han Lie cheerfully agreed.

Heh, scored a huge freebie!

President Jin of the Magic Capital branch played the sentiment card warmly. "Do you have time to visit this weekend? I'll have my wife prepare a table of authentic Dream City cuisine. Minghui keeps saying he wants to ask for your guidance. When it comes to the market, I can't teach him much, so I'll have to trouble Teacher Han... AH? HAHA!"

Low EQ interpretation: My son wants to learn some real skills from you. Will you take him as an apprentice?!

Han Lie immediately suggested, "Brother Jin, does Minghui have an internship lined up for the holidays? I'm desperate for top talent from Fudan University to help manage things here!"

President Jin laughed. "You... You two discuss the work details yourselves!"

Great, saddled myself with an extra burden.

However, young Jin's arrival would ultimately be beneficial. If I have young Jin under my thumb, why worry about Old Jin not pulling his weight? In the future, I'll assign him the toughest jobs and Tang Xintian the second toughest... If I can't squeeze every last drop of value out of those two, then I don't deserve the name 'Han the Exploiter'!

Next, the usually aloof Su Xiao could no longer sit still.

"Teacher Han, about that matter we discussed last time, how is it progressing? Preparations on my end are all smooth. Lemon Entertainment can be officially listed soon..."

Low EQ interpretation: Deliver on your promise quickly so we can divide the shares!

Lemon Entertainment wasn't a critical part of Han Lie's overall strategy. However, having a high-quality content creation center within his camp would be very beneficial. It would allow him to extend his reach into the entertainment industry and subsequently create a closed loop with fashion industry resources, thereby expanding his influence and increasing the added value of consumer behavior.

I'm definitely not doing this to house a harem...

Therefore, Han Lie responded with great enthusiasm.

"President Su, have you finalized things with Tencent?"

Su Xiao was quite startled by Han Lie's question.

WHOA, he's incredibly well-informed!

Su Xiao found Han Lie even more profound and unfathomable, and his respect for him grew further.

"Yes! We've basically reached an agreement. Tencent's resources are quite substantial, and the terms aren't bad either. If we each fulfill our roles and contribute our strengths, we're sure to achieve great things!"

The meaning was clear: Su Xiao's side would handle production, Tencent would provide IP and the platform, and Han Lie would provide the funding. Each would do their part, and they would all prosper together.

In fact, Han Lie was playing the role of an early-stage coal tycoon.

However, without his private equity fund's success rate, he wouldn't even have the opportunity to invest. Su Xiao could secure funding from anywhere without having to give up original shares in his company.

So, don't think it's unfair. Han Lie definitely wasn't losing out; it was merely a question of profiting more or less.

"Then let's meet after the New Year. We'll find a time to discuss it thoroughly. I certainly won't interfere with your operations; if you're short on cash, just let me know anytime!"

Han Lie spoke with great assurance, making generous promises; his coal tycoon aura was impossible to conceal.

Su Xiao was extremely satisfied, all his previous reservations dispelled.

Afterward, a host of people he rarely contacted also began sending various invitations.

Examples included Big Sister Honey, the Wu Liu couple, President Cai of the candy company, Mr. Cai with whom he'd only become vaguely acquainted at a cocktail party, the Wang brothers, a second-generation member of the Lai family, and so on.