Reborn with Consumption System

As June reaches its mid-to-late phase, Han Lie becomes increasingly busy.

In terms of his main business, there’s not much that requires his time and effort, as the trading team led by Jiao Fangyan is performing excellently.

The fund’s net value fluctuates—up and down, down and up—with an overall spiral upwards trend, but it’s not earning as quickly or as much as before.

Previously, there was an unorthodox situation; now there’s no second sector that can accommodate such a large amount of money quickly in and out.

So, Han Lie is essentially on vacation in the financial domain.

He’s mostly busy with suddenly elevated levels of social networking.

It’s hard to describe exactly, but a comparison can be made—

Previously, there were all types of invitations, and when Han Lie didn’t want to attend, he wouldn’t, and no one would blame him for such a minor matter.

Now, Han Lie has to carefully consider most invitations, with a small portion that he absolutely cannot miss.

Outsiders might not understand—how did his status elevate, but his freedom decrease?

He previously had such high freedom!

Actually, it’s precisely because past invitations were not important—Han Lie didn’t want to give face, he simply didn’t, without any consequence.

Now, if, for example, a higher financial regulatory department directly names him to attend a seminar and give a speech, can Han Lie refuse?

The big boss doesn’t even have such prestige, what reason do you have to decline?

In reality, the current big boss is still numero uno in the private equity industry, half-a-level or even a whole ahead of Han Lie.

Whenever Zexi releases a product, it instantly sells out, requiring no external promotion and never leaks out.

Unlike Han Lie, who still has to hold lectures and follow schemes.

Yet, within the Magic Capital city limits, when comparing overall social status, Han Lie has managed to outpace Xu in the curve.

Private Equity numero uno is Private Equity numero uno, Magic Capital’s Brother Lie is Magic Capital’s Brother Lie.

The district issued commendations, and higher regulatory departments highly recognized him, the genuinely well-regarded Magic Capital son-in-law, future alumni vying for the honor from Fudan’s old Jin and Shanghai University’s old Lin, a multi-talented individual in different fields...

On one hand, he enjoys the local treatment of Magic Capital, while on the other hand, he organizes his hometown’s financial association—clearly, the private equity circle can no longer limit Brother Lie.

For instance, various industry associations extending invitations recently span finance, real estate, academia, covering finance, securities, funds, trust, real estate, training and more.

Most outrageous of all, Magic Capital’s Red Wine Association even sent him a council member appointment letter...

Dog Lie swaggered and shook the appointment letter at Xi Luting, grinning cheekily: "Babe, do you know how much annual salary they’re offering me?"

Under the bed, the kneeling Fang Feifei was astonished, eyes wide: "Isn’t it just an honorary title? Instead of them charging you a membership fee, they’re actually paying you?"

"Nonsense!"

Dog Lie looked down his nose at her—it’s really not intentional, just a posture issue.

"Just attaching my name, an annual salary of 600,000!"

"Damn!"

Xi Luting couldn’t help but curse: "Damn it, I work my fingers to the bone writing, and can’t even earn 600,000 from one book!"

Her new book isn’t going particularly smoothly; without "Brother Ham" controlling the pace, she’s falling back into rookie mistakes.

"Hehe!"

Little Pan giggled meaningfully, asking: "Are you sure your fingers are worn down from typing?"

Goodness, she’s really letting loose now...

Xi Luting shot her a cold glance, mercilessly pointed out: "Look at what you’ve learned from that mutt? Where’s your princess demeanor now?"

Pan Ge defended herself confidently: "Given our current state, don’t even mention elegance, okay?"

Fang Feifei glanced at the bed, nodded in agreement.

And then they started bickering again, arguing chaotically.

The original topic had long deviated, who knows how long until it returns.

Yet Han Lie was completely unfazed, watching with a smile, feeling a sense of peace and tranquility.

Half an hour later, Pan Ge cried out when suppressed by Xi Luting’s force, hurriedly shifting the topic: "Let’s talk business, talk business! Dog Lie just earned spending money again!"

Pfft! Who cares about that annual 600,000!

However, Xi Luting was inevitably curious, so asked again: "Why do they offer so much money just for you to add your name..."

"It’s an unofficial association, generally it’s like this."

Han Lie hadn’t personally experienced it, but now, it was easy for him to grasp the core logic within.

"The red wine industry is quite a large market, various industry associations are rampant, inviting celebrities to be directors or secretaries-general is based on the same reason—to endorse them.

Endorsement and advertising are two different things, so they don’t seek stars.

Hiring me, naturally, is due to my influence in the financial and real estate sectors; both industries are heavy consumers of high-end red wine.

But what I do isn’t promotion work; it’s about telling those high-end consumers in those fields that we at Huaxia Red Wine Industry Association are the legitimate ones, all those Huaxia Red Wine Association, Huaxia Red Wine Industry Association, Huaxia Red Wine Industry General Association... they’re all fake!"

Fang Feifei’s scalp was tingling, listening with her eyes spinning.

"My goodness, how are there so many similarly named associations?"

Xi Luting quickly grasped the key point: "So now you’re able to earn money from such high-end reputation-based sources?"

"Yes, yes!"

Before Han Lie could respond, Little Pan immediately nodded proudly.

"My husband is now able to earn three to five million a year just from being affiliated, having his name attached, and idle roles! Impressive, right?"