Reborn with Consumption System

"Alright, I had a great time today. I'm not afraid of losing; I only fear playing games that are fake and not thrilling enough. Uncle Gao, you're far less genuine than Brother Gao in this regard... What's the matter? Are you scared I can't afford to lose 100,000 or 80,000 yuan?"

Gao Shen nodded deeply in agreement.

"Exactly! It's just for entertaining Mr. Han. Why do you keep playing your business-like game? What's the fun in that?"

Little Green wasn't stupid; he simply felt it was unnecessary.

He was extremely petty when it came to women but quite the rich heir when it came to money—this contradiction, born from material confidence and spiritual insecurity, made him a radical and confused good-for-nothing.

And if one examined his spiritual insecurity more closely, it could be traced to two main sources.

On one hand, there was the long-term oppression from a domineering, patriarchal father. Gao Diaomao obviously wasn't someone who knew how to raise a child; he was too self-centered and presumptuous.

On the other hand, there was the insecurity about his masculine capabilities, brought on by his strong-willed partner—encountering Bai Yuqiu as his first love was truly bad luck for a man who wasn't quite up to par.

Provoking Little Green to lose control was far too easy.

And even if Gao Shen did lose control, he wouldn't be capable of causing any serious trouble.

Little Green's hostility would only be directed inward or unleashed upon the weak, because at the core of his personality lay a wimp, a coward, a despicable, opportunistic character.

The card game had just ended, and Han Lie already had a complete plan in mind.

Things wrapped up around 11:15 p.m. The three Bai sisters went to prepare a late-night snack, while the Gao father and son detained Han Lie, continuing to chat.

"Mr. Han, about that question I asked you earlier, you haven't answered me yet?" Gao Shen, feeling he had become sufficiently close to Han Lie, grew more animated in the conversation.

"Which one?"

"About stock trading strategies!"

"Oh..." Han Lie recalled and casually asked in return, "Brother Gao, are you also interested in stocks?"

"Ha! Who would complain about having too much money?"

Gao Shen's attitude was refreshingly candid, so Han Lie nodded with a smile, deliberately setting the bait.

"I genuinely don't know how to teach someone to trade stocks. However, when it comes to leading people to wealth, I'm still quite confident... Just wait a bit longer. Once my collaboration with Mr. Gao is on the right track, my fund will definitely secure a share for you!"

Gao Shen was instantly so tempted that he instinctively glanced at his father.

Gao Diaomao was pleased to see this. Of course, he himself didn't trust the stock market much—not because he distrusted Han Lie's abilities, but rather because he found the feeling of not being in control too unsettling.

Thus, in a paternalistic manner, he said to Gao Shen, "If you want someone to help you make money, you need to have the attitude of someone asking for help. Discuss it with Mr. Han yourself later.

"Also, don't touch your company; you need to continue to strengthen its business operations.

"If you're short on money, figure it out yourself."

Gao Shen's expression instantly soured.

So, Han Lie realized that the marital assets Gao Shen had transferred must have mostly gone to his father, leaving Gao Shen himself with very little money on hand.

It was very likely that he only had the two properties Bai Yuqiu had mentioned left.

In fact, given the current situation, the Gao Family was truly wealthy. The villa Gao Shen and Bai Yuqiu lived in, its interior decoration, the luxury cars, and the various extravagances at home were roughly estimated to be worth no less than 100 million yuan.

This already surpassed 99.99% of families in China, not to mention the assets of Gao Diaomao and his wife.

Alas, excessive greed was destined to make them lose it all...

Additionally, as Han Lie pondered Gao Diaomao's words, "If you want someone to help you make money, you need to have the attitude of someone asking for help," combined with the elder Diaomao's expression and tone, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

Am I overthinking this? he wondered. No, that can't be it...

Once the late-night snack began, Brother Lie finally understood what felt so unsettling.

They started with a few cups of yellow wine to warm their stomachs—good yellow wine has a strong kick that hits you later. Then, Gao Diaomao suggested moving on to baijiu: 55% Wuliangye, two and a half ounces per glass, clinking and downing them one after another.

Moreover, Gao Diaomao wasn't just drinking himself; he even actively pressured Gao Shen to drink!

How interesting... Han Lie thought. I'm the guest of honor, Han Lie, so why are you constantly pushing your own son to drink? What are you up to?!

Brother Lie's heart began to pound wildly; a suspicion was stirring, on the verge of surfacing.

Among the three men, Gao Shen had the lowest alcohol tolerance to begin with. Compounded by his father's deliberate targeting, he was quickly and completely incapacitated.

Soon after, Han Lie also "couldn't handle it anymore"...

COUGH, COUGH. Youth and a low tolerance for alcohol, my apologies, my apologies!

Gao Diaomao, maintaining a kind and upright facade, instructed Bai Yuqiu and Bai Yushuang, "Yuqiu, Yushuang, help Mr. Han to the guest room. I'll take care of Gao Shen."

Bai Yuqiu was stunned. "Huh? Dad, you're not helping me?"

Gao Diaomao replied in a gentle and amiable tone, "You take Mr. Han over first, then come back for a moment. Dad has something to discuss with you."

Bai Yushuang's fingers, supporting Han Lie, suddenly tightened, applying so much force they nearly dug into his flesh.

Perceptive as she was, Bai Yushuang had already mostly guessed what her older sister's father-in-law was scheming.

Bai Yuqiu knew it all too well but showed no outward sign of anything unusual.

With my little husband here, what do I have to fear? she thought.

"Alright, Dad. Then please wait for me a moment."

Shortly after, a drunkenly swaying Han Lie was helped into a guest room on the second floor. Bai Yuqiu hurried off to receive her father-in-law's "counsel." The moment she stepped out, Bai Yushuang heard Han Lie's whispered instructions in her ear.

"Turn off the main light. Go check the room..."

Bai Yushuang understood. She helped Han Lie onto the bed, then immediately switched off the room's main light, activated the video recording feature on her phone, and began to search everywhere.

Ever since Bai Yuqiu had discovered the hidden surveillance cameras in the house, all the sisters had learned how to find them.