Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 382 - 191: The Little Waist Spirit Seen Through at a Glance [Big - ]_4

Chapter 382: Chapter 191: The Little Waist Spirit Seen Through at a Glance [Big Chapter]_4

See that? When a slick old hand meets an innocent lamb, this is usually the result: they can see through about seventy to eighty percent of them at a glance.

Feeling pleased with himself, Han Lie began to think that today’s drinking session wasn’t so boring after all. Huo Xiaoyu, eh? I should give her some credit for this!

Huo Xiaoyu was on Si Yu’s other side, next to her boyfriend. When their eyes met, she gave God Lie a meaningful smile.

"Xiaoyu, hello."

The scummy guy didn’t rush into anything, leaving Si Yu hanging there instead. He was going to be very busy today.

As if he’d taken some kind of stimulant, Ma Lian Li Hao pushed Fang Tongzhi aside and eagerly continued to schmooze with Han Lie.

"God Lie, I specially picked this place for you today. M2’s signature champagne is Flower of Paris. So, how is it? Are you satisfied?"

"Pretty good. You’ve gone to a lot of trouble," Han Lie said with a nod and a smile.

But what did Flower of Paris really have to do with Han Lie? He wasn’t Er Gou, after all...

His choosing Flower of Paris for the ladies yesterday was simply because it happened to be available in the liquor cabinet, and he just happened to know of it—a temporary way to put on airs.

Yet, Ma Lian thought he had done a splendid job and immediately got busy.

"Come on, let’s order some drinks!"

Fang Tongzhi’s expression didn’t change in the slightest; he even helped Ma Lian save face.

"Han Shao, enjoy yourself. Li Hao is a shareholder in M2 and has a lot of clout here. If Sister Jialing were in the club today, she would definitely come over to offer a toast."

Wow! At those words, Ma Lian’s horse-face flushed red before he’d even had a drink.

"No, no, no, I’m just a small fry. How could I have that much influence? I’ll ask around in a bit to see if any celebrities are here tonight..."

A chorus of rowdy encouragement and flattery immediately erupted from those around.

Si Yu was extremely surprised, her mouth slightly agape, revealing her white teeth.

However, her bottom teeth were slightly uneven, which deducted a few points from her appearance and also validated Han Lie’s assessment of her family’s financial background.

But it wasn’t a big deal. She’d just have to get her wisdom teeth removed and then wear braces for three months; she’d quickly become a great beauty again.

"God Lie, come on, what would you like to drink? You choose!"

"I rarely drink alcohol, so you guys decide."

Han Lie politely but firmly declined Ma Lian’s attempt to flatter him, picking up a glass of iced tea from the table.

"Alright then, just watch me!"

While Fang Tongzhi and Ma Lian were discussing which drinks to order, Si Yu shyly but proactively engaged Han Lie in conversation.

"Brother Lie, are we really going to see Sister Jialing?"

"What are you thinking?"

Han Lie chuckled, leaned in close to her ear, and whispered, "I’ll tell you a little secret, but don’t share it with anyone else, okay?"

Having Han Lie so close, Si Yu initially felt a bit awkward and a twinge of resistance.

However, upon hearing his words, she realized this was a secret not to be shared in public. Her curiosity was instantly piqued, and her initial reluctance vanished.

"Mm-hmm, don’t worry, I won’t tell a soul!"

Seeing her prick up her ears, the grand con artist Han immediately began his performance.

In fact, he had only just remembered which nightclub M2 was, but this didn’t stop him from flexibly using his skills and past-life experiences.

When you’re bluffing, the effect is what matters most. Who cares about the facts?

"M2’s boss is Liu Jialing, but do you know how many minor shareholders M2 has?" Han Lie began with a question.

Si Yu naively shook her head. "I don’t know... Are there many?"

See? She’s actually quite a smart girl, very good at picking up on unspoken cues, but just too innocent... I suppose I’ll have to be her teacher.

Cough cough, a sociology teacher. Those of you with dirty minds, behave yourselves.

"Dozens, maybe hundreds," Han Lie first threw out the conclusion, enjoying her shocked expression. When the time was right, he continued to spin the story.

"Hard to imagine, isn’t it?

"Actually, it’s not so strange for nightclubs to have minor shareholders. The typical pattern is this: they pick a group of particularly young and beautiful girls, along with locally influential guys who love to party. They give them an opportunity to invest tens to hundreds of thousands of yuan in the club, and in return, they get a certain prestige and dividends.

"Note, though, that they only have dividend rights and a title to print on their business cards. They are not actually listed as shareholders in the official business registry.

"These minor shareholders get a title, along with privileges like opening tabs and complimentary drinks, so it’s very prestigious for them to bring friends along, and they’ll visit often.

"They inadvertently become the club’s atmosphere boosters, regular customers, organic promoters, and cheerleaders.

"Nightclubs don’t actually need their small investments. But this way, they secure customers and get a batch of unpaid marketers and atmosphere boosters—why wouldn’t they do it?

"And what does Liu Jialing contribute?

"She comes by occasionally, raises a glass to the minor shareholders who spend a lot or bring in many guests, giving them so-called ’face.’

"There’s no real cost to her, yet the business thrives. Tell me, isn’t that worth it?"

Master Han finished with a rhetorical question, thoroughly sparking Si Yu’s interest and desire to discuss.

"It’s totally worth it! So amazing... Sister Jialing is amazing, and so are you!"

The young girl picked up the untouched complimentary beer in front of her and proactively clinked glasses with Han Lie.

"If you hadn’t told me, I would have really thought Li Hao was such a big deal... Do they always do this? Trick naive girls from small places like us with all sorts of schemes?" 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Han Lie clinked glasses with her, took a sip of his iced tea, and smiled in response, "You’re not naive."

"Don’t try to comfort me. Xiaoyu is much smarter than I am."

"That’s not being smart."

Han Lie shook his head, his expression serious.

To win over Little Fish, who cares about Huo Xiaoyu? Belittle her, belittle her!

"If she were truly using her intelligence effectively, how come it was you who got into the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics?

"Being a bit naive as a girl isn’t a bad thing. You just need to mature when it’s the right age. When facing external temptations and schemes you can’t see through, be cautious and focus on yourself. Aren’t you the best at that?"

Si Yu’s eyes widened, filled with surprise and a secret delight from being affirmed by such a capable man.

"How do you know?"

"Me... I know a lot more~~~"

Han Lie winked at her, a bit roguish, a bit mischievous, and then stopped paying her attention.

He left behind an innocent girl whose heart was stirred, watching him take control of the scene with complex emotions.

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Started a 7-day nucleic acid testing routine, every morning at 6 o’clock. My biological clock is completely messed up.