Rebirth: She is Ready for a Counterattack!-Chapter 356 - 355: We’re from Different Circles

"President Feng, the requirements you mentioned don’t benefit me at all. Instead, I would be bearing a heavy burden to make money for you. I think there’s no need, right?"

Only a fool would agree to such terms. Of course, these terms aren’t unreasonable. Many investment companies in the United States and Europe tie interests with major financial players.

Such interest binding is based on the other party being an experienced player with exceptional insight and investment intuition. These players rely on such income to survive.

They might earn what they would in a year or even ten years at once. At other times, they manage the capital to neither gain nor lose, ensuring no major mistakes.

Because one accurate investment is enough to live off for a lifetime.

But one mistake can result in a total loss, dropping them into irretrievable ruin.

Of course, this is what many players on Wall Street love.

But in China, stocks are just a newly developed variety. Even if one knows the future stock investment trends for decades, getting rich overnight isn’t easy.

However, if you’re an American investor, most operate in leveraged futures products, which are hundreds of times riskier than stocks.

Solely relying on my rebirth cheat doesn’t guarantee infallibility.

Instead of frantically trying to get into that circle, it’s better to earn money independently with no risk.

Feng Qingyang has a good calculation.

"If you’re dissatisfied with these terms, we can negotiate. No cooperation is settled in one go. After all, our sincerity is there. We can slowly discuss and reach a mutually beneficial condition.

Besides, the conditions I’m stating now are generally followed by investment companies on Wall Street in the United States, so they’re not too excessive."

Feng Qingyang never expected Gu Xiaoqing to easily agree. An investor who can quietly turn hundreds of thousands into millions wouldn’t be so shortsighted or oblivious to the situation.

Gu Xiaoqing’s refusal was anticipated by Feng Qingyang.

If Gu Xiaoqing had agreed without any resistance, Feng Qingyang would have been disappointed and probably thought his judgment was flawed.

Everything now was more in line with Feng Qingyang’s expectations.

Gu Xiaoqing shook her head, "President Feng, you’re Han Xiao’s friend, so I won’t hold back. Instead of beating around the bush, let’s be direct.

Your conditions are not something I would consider for collaboration. First, I’m just an insignificant person, and people like me have their principles. I’m satisfied with earning enough for a comfortable life. I don’t aspire to a life of extravagance like yours, spending millions at the drop of a hat.

Second, everyone has their life. Your circle may seem glamorous to you, but to me, it’s a place I want to avoid. I want a simple life.

A bustling life doesn’t suit me. So, your misguided affection is wasted on me."

Gu Xiaoqing refused firmly, without any hesitation.

This was her thinking; reaching the pinnacle of success wasn’t a temptation.

But even through two lifetimes, Gu Xiaoqing hadn’t enjoyed a peaceful and idyllic life. Her current conditions were stable enough, her family was safe, so why do more?

Human greed is endless. Even if one can get more, it might never be enough when desires are insatiable.

Gu Xiaoqing didn’t want to become unrecognizable to herself. Her original intention hadn’t changed. With graduation approaching, Gu Xiaoqing wanted to travel the world. Whether it was studying abroad or tourism, it was a dream.

A dream Gu Xiaoqing had wanted for two lifetimes.

Life is so short, and fulfilling one’s dreams is an exhilarating thing.

Of course, it’s even better if there’s a partner to travel with.

In that instant, Gu Xiaoqing couldn’t help but think of Fang Shaohan — not a passionate warm man, but the past protection he offered was vivid.

A resolute and tough man seems to attract admiration from every woman. No one can deny that the admiration of beauty for a hero is an eternal theme.

"You’re truly remarkable, to reject the temptation of instant elevation to wealth, choosing instead to embrace ordinariness. Do you know how many people are begging us at Feng Investment, even with less favorable conditions than this, and they’re still happy to accept? 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

But you refused, saying you just want to be an ordinary person as long as there’s enough money. Gu Xiaoqing, you leave me speechless. Maybe what I should do isn’t to convince you but to let you see a world you’ve never seen, where money and power rule everything.

Maybe after seeing those multi-million-dollar mansions, luxury cars, having bodyguards in and out, where any bag costs hundreds of thousands, and a cup of wine thousands, you’ll reconsider your stance on financial sufficiency.

Maybe you’d find your idea of sufficiency is a stark contrast, a gratification that others find infuriatingly naive, something they’d love to break apart as false."

Feng Qingyang truly found Gu Xiaoqing’s desires unfathomable.

This was entirely unimaginable in Feng Qingyang’s world. No woman dislikes diamonds; no woman dislikes LV or wealthy people.

That’s their credo, yet this woman tells him she doesn’t need those; she wants simple adequacy.

Isn’t that ridiculous?

Gu Xiaoqing understood Feng Qingyang’s frustration. They were not from the same world but entirely different ones.

Different growing environments create different people.

It’s like she has no fantasies, something Feng Qingyang cannot comprehend.

"President Feng, I’m sorry. Maybe you can’t understand my thoughts, but you should know not everyone happily accepts being forced." Gu Xiaoqing refused decisively.

Feng Qingyang calmly stared at Gu Xiaoqing, as if trying to see through the rational calmness of her face.

"You and Fang Shaohan are quite similar, always challenging people’s limits of anger. But you’ve succeeded. I don’t like forcing people."