Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 580 - 258: Letting Down the Guard_2

The main issue with sub-new stocks was that they were mostly unobtainable, and the overall performance of smart devices was quite chaotic, so there was no need to consider them. President Han didn’t plan to worry too much about specific stocks; letting Jiao Fangyan handle the screening would suffice.

Hmm, when I get to the office, I need to remember to call her over and give a few instructions...

Just as he finished sorting out the market, the trust company representatives arrived.

Liang Wu, leading a group of three, knocked on Han Lie’s office door, initiating the second and final round of negotiations.

"President Han, your speech over the weekend was thunderously acclaimed—truly enlightening for us all!"

The person leading their delegation, a President Liu Honglei, started immediately with lavish flattery.

Han Lie chuckled in response. "It’s just a minor reputation. President Liu, you exaggerate."

"Not at all, not at all!"

President Liu hastily waved his hand. "Our company’s securities investment trust projects all reduced their positions on Monday, precisely because we carefully analyzed the content of your lecture..."

Nonsense!

Han Lie listened without comment, not believing a single word.

In reality, trust companies seldom paid attention to the secondary market. Although, in theory, trust funds could be invested in the stock market, in practice, funds from major domestic trust companies mainly flowed towards central and state-owned enterprises, as well as national key projects. The few securities investment trust products that did exist were essentially private funds using the trust company merely as a platform to raise capital—and a rather arrogant platform at that.

Now, aiming to secure Han Lie’s project, they were trying to learn everything they could about him. If the cooperation fell through, who knew how they might badmouth him behind his back.

Han Lie calmly played along, exchanging waves of business pleasantries.

However, when it came to the actual business, he wouldn’t budge an inch.

"I’m an old friend of CITIC. Setting aside President Gao and our personal connection, President Liu, surely you can offer an old friend preferential treatment, right?"

Realizing Han Lie was a tough negotiator, President Liu began to concede quickly.

CCB Trust and China Resources Trust were both eagerly waiting. The President Han before them wasn’t some naive newcomer struggling to find backing.

During the negotiation, Han Lie beckoned Tang Xintian over, asking her to take notes and, at the same time, learn the specific procedures. Liang Wu was capable of recording the negotiations, but she couldn’t learn the operational processes; the gap in their knowledge structures and basic skills was too vast.

Tang Xintian began her work steadily. However, much to Han Lie’s surprise, she proactively moved closer to him!

What’s going on? What is she up to now?!

Han Lie felt somewhat awkward internally but didn’t reject her proximity. In front of outsiders, he had to protect her dignity and enthusiasm.

So, for a good while, she kept brushing against him.

President Liu and the other two naturally wouldn’t question it. President Han’s secretary was so beautiful; wasn’t it perfectly normal for there to be something more to their relationship?

Han Lie showed no reaction, continuing with his work normally.

So what if she’s a C-cup? They’re just two lumps of flesh. A natural body fragrance is a big deal? I can buy perfume. Soft words, obedience, and compliance? So what? You wouldn’t understand my upright character!

Throughout the entire process, Han Lie maintained an air of nonchalant grace and natural composure.

Tang Xintian, initially just making slight contact and pulling away, grew bolder and more intimate in her movements when she saw Han Lie genuinely didn’t react.

Little did she know, her mind was screaming in turmoil: Oh my god! He really is gay!

It was a mixture of joy and desolation.

Joy, because she no longer had to worry about Han Lie taking advantage of her.

Desolation, because... what a waste of a supposedly good match!

Forget about whether the six-year age difference is appropriate or not; age wasn’t the problem, gender became the barrier... How absurd!

Sister Da Tang even felt a pang of disappointment.

How wonderful would it be if you were straight? Never mind interests, values, or compatibility! Your face is so MANLY, your body so strong, your knowledge so vast, your willpower so firm... How thrilled I would be if you pursued me?! Whether it could become something serious is another matter, but even a little flirtation to quicken my heartbeat would be an extremely rare experience! But now, after getting familiar, the best I can hope for is to be like a little sister to him... F**k! This goddess is truly going to remain a virgin forever...

Tang Xintian inexplicably began to feel upset.

Actually, she hadn’t truly fallen for Han Lie. For a true "chosen daughter of heaven" like her, liking someone was a very difficult thing. If it were that easy to like someone, given all the elites she had met both domestically and internationally, how could she have remained single until now?

Currently, she was merely curious about Han Lie and had a favorable impression of him. The strange thing was, just as this curiosity and favorable impression began to form, she discovered Han Lie was gay. This "shock" led her to develop a subtle inclination.

And so, her thoughts naturally grew more audacious.

Anyway, my ’little sister’ act is so harmless, right? Mmm-hmm, yup, yup, whatever you say...

Han Lie had no idea what was happening. All he wanted was to finish work as soon as possible, then go to someone’s place to catch up on some undisturbed sleep, preferably with a bath and a massage.

Thus, he became even more focused and proper.

And the more unstable Tang Xintian’s emotions became, the more efficient she grew. In less than an hour and a half, she had assisted Han Lie in neatly handling the entire negotiation. Tomorrow, they could take Liu Minghao to sign the contract.

At 5:30 PM, both parties preliminarily agreed to the collaboration. President Liu enthusiastically invited Han Lie to a banquet.

Han Lie had no desire to go, despite President Liu hinting at "a great place where we can party all night."

"Perhaps another time. We’re particularly busy these couple of days; we need to get the main project framework finalized before the holiday ends."

Han Lie’s resolve was unshakable; not even a hair on his head stirred.

His assistant, Liang Wu, wore an expression that suggested this was perfectly normal. She could probably guess how terribly overworked her boss had been and was eager for him to go home and rest early.

Tang Xintian looked at the uninterested Han Lie, then at Liang Wu, who was completely unsurprised by his lack of interest, feeling both relieved and sad at the same time.

My first love ended before it even began... What can dispel sorrow? Only work!

Once President Liu and his team had departed, Tang Xintian volunteered, "Assistant Liang told me we still need to prepare a project plan to submit to SAIC. Teacher Han, please go home and rest. I’ll work overtime and see if I can finish it."

"Oh?"

Han Lie was taken aback by her proactive attitude.

As expected of a Harvard prodigy; she’s truly relentless when she gets competitive...

Outwardly, however, he mixed criticism with praise. "Hmm, this is the right attitude! Spend less time thinking about irrelevant things. Seize opportunities, enhance your professional skills—that’s your true competitive edge for the future."

"Yes!"

Tang Xintian nodded seriously, though inwardly she was cursing up a storm.

I’d love to get into some of those ’irrelevant things,’ but are you even equipped to receive? Hmph! Such a hypocrite! It’s not that you’re not lecherous; you’re just not lecherous towards women!

Han Lie, utterly fatigued and drained both mentally and physically, slumped into the backseat of his S63. Little Cheng was driving, with Assistant Liang beside him.

"Boss, where to?"

Han Lie thought for a moment and decided to go see the clingy girl. She was the most demanding, but she wouldn’t be in Magic Capital for much longer. That was fine; tomorrow morning, he’d give her a stern talking-to and make her keep quiet for a few days.

"To The Ritz-Carlton."

The car started moving slowly.

Han Lie closed his eyes to rest, then suddenly asked, "What’s the deal with Tang Xintian? Was her behavior today a bit strange?"

Liang Wu was also completely baffled by it.

"It was indeed a bit strange, but I can’t figure it out..."

After a moment of silence, she asked tentatively, "Is it possible... Miss Tang has decided to go all in, to put herself entirely on the gambling table?"

Hmm... Logically, she shouldn’t be that kind of person. Yet Han Lie couldn’t think of another explanation, so he decided to shelve the matter, half-convinced, half-skeptical.

"We’ll keep an eye on her," Han Lie said. "Over time, she’s bound to slip up."

"Understood." Assistant Liang pointed to her own eyes. "I’ll definitely keep a close watch on her!"

Her fighting spirit was commendable, but unfortunately, likely futile.

Tang Xintian didn’t need watching; she was on the verge of driving herself crazy...

When Han Lie arrived at the hotel, the clingy girl had gone to scrounge a meal off her company’s top female star. Her senior colleague, a woman named Long Ge, was looking out for her and trying to find her opportunities. Of course, the best resources were out of reach; it was mostly just to help her network and become a familiar face.

Han Lie cheerfully headed to The Ritz-Carlton’s spa for a ’super deluxe maintenance package’—all perfectly legitimate, of course. After a deep relaxation session, he lay on the bed, and his snores were like thunder.

His Constitution and Health stats of 79 really made a difference. He went to bed at 9 PM, woke up at 5 AM, and was fully restored!

Er, HP full, but MP not quite there yet—a feeling all too familiar to any guy.

Specifically, looking at the clingy girl draped over him, Brother Lie felt a fatherly tenderness, but none of a young man’s usual urges.

Seems like more digestion is needed?

But the clingy girl wouldn’t have it; she was all over him the moment she woke up.

Alright then, time for action!

At 9 AM, Brother Lie began his workday with full Health but empty mana. Tang Xintian sidled up to him again, brushing against him, yet he showed no adverse reaction.

And so, this incredibly sharp Harvard prodigy, a double major in management and psychology, completely let down her guard regarding her ’dear little sister’...

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