Reborn with Consumption System

Tiantian's inauguration speech was very moderate.

It meant that it was neither good nor bad, stable and steady, and not particularly effective in lifting everyone's low spirits.

It was not that she could only perform at such a level, but the way she rose to her position ensured she couldn't appear too aggressive.

At this time, in this situation, a low-profile and steady approach was the smartest choice.

So, the audience found it as uninspiring as chewing wax.

That was until Wang Tianqing brought up the unique aspect of the new leadership—

"Thanks to the strong support of our superior leaders, the activity funding for our student association is set to increase from 20,000 per semester to 100,000. Please have all department heads reevaluate your work plans after the meeting, report to the Secretariat, and set the new budget allowances..."

As soon as she finished speaking, uncontrollable clamor erupted from the audience.

Wow, are the school leaders your personal dads?!

Is 100,000 yuan a lot?

At first glance, it doesn't seem like much; many rich second-generation students at the International College easily spend 100,000 in personal expenses per semester.

But is 100,000 yuan really that little?

Many of those present only had a living allowance of 1,500 yuan per month, which often wasn't enough to last them until the end of the month.

Even though this 100,000 yuan wasn't each person's salary, everyone had a chance to get their hands on some of it.

It meant that future activities didn't need to be planned with tight purse strings anymore.

And there was no need for anyone to cover public expenses, impacting their personal life.

With ample funding, not only would work be easier, but there could even occasionally be group meals and minor perks.

Most ordinary students don't harbor grand ambitions; they're most concerned about such trivial matters.

It seems rather unromantic when you hear it, but this is real life.

CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!

The students below suddenly began clapping enthusiastically, signaling that Yu Xueqin was officially a thing of the past and Chairwoman Wang had their initial endorsement.

Who wouldn't be shocked by a fivefold increase in funding?

Wang Tianqing was interrupted twice, but she smiled even more sweetly, and when she finally announced the new election plan, it sparked no dissatisfaction.

It wasn't that there were no objections; rather, all those who were dissatisfied were holding back their opposition in their hearts.

To oppose Wang Tianqing was to oppose Han Lie, and to oppose Han Lie was tantamount to playing with fire...

Those two directors were still down there, overseeing the whole thing!

Anyone with a bit of sense could see that Wang Tianqing was just a figurehead; Brother Lie was the true BOSS of the school.

Times have changed, indeed!

What followed was a chaotic election.

Because it was all so sudden.

All the third-year students automatically lost their eligibility; both vice-chairpersons and the general and deputy secretaries were "relieved" of their duties.

The excited second-year students were quick to vie for positions, making the competition intense.

Then, the two directors occasionally offered "a little piece of advice," managing the situation so slickly that the cabinet was essentially formed to Wang Tianqing's liking.

One vice-chairperson position was left vacant; the other went to Tan Xuan.

The position of General Secretary was given to Wang Xiaotian (Brother Wang, who had arranged things), and Deputy General Secretary went to Chen Dao, the former Deputy Head of Publicity.

Publicity Department Head, Xi Luting—she was utterly confused. I didn't even run for election! Are they railroading me into this?

The Discipline Department was still headed by Shunzi; they hadn't touched him yet.

Chair of the Literature and Arts Department, Han Lie.

When announced, everyone simultaneously turned to look at that sly man with very telling gazes.

Why not remain the General Secretary and instead mix with the Literature and Arts Department?! What skills do you have... bah, what do you know about art? Obviously, no good intentions there!

Brother Lie kept his composure, stood up, and nodded to everyone in greeting.

Skills? Brother here has too many, and they're too cutting-edge. If I could write them down, they'd scare the piss out of you.

The first full meeting went on till nearly 6 p.m. and still hadn't wrapped up all the business, so it was temporarily adjourned for a break, and everyone went off to get dinner.

Lots of people complained, "Damn it, Han Lie really is the school's golden boy, taking underhanded operations straight out into the open..."

Despite the complaints, the newly appointed management was grateful to Han Lie.

With the complete removal of third-year seniors and Yu Xueqin's loyalists, and the early promotion of second-year students, who wasn't a direct beneficiary?

Thus, it was a victorious meeting.

As for the backroom dealings...

Masterfully done!

...

Han Lie, pulling Xi Luting along, joined Wang Tianqing at a table.

He was really courting disaster.

When they first sat down, Xi Luting didn't give Han Lie any friendly looks, so Tiantian caught on to everything.

She deliberately acted like she wasn't close to Han Lie yet was very polite, treating Xi Luting with great warmth and respect, and gradually, Queen Luting cracked a smile.

Brother Lie quietly gave Wang Tianqing an appreciative look—Nicely done!

For such an understanding girl, was 150,000 too little?

Han Lie reflected on the market rates at the current time and decided it was best to hold off on any increase. If he increased it further, those beasts in the financial world would surely curse him for inflating market prices...

By next year, it wouldn't matter—he could add as much as he wanted.

From mid-2014 to mid-2015 was a year of explosive price hikes and extreme chaos in the Magic Capital's entertainment industry.

From massage parlors to business KTVs, to bathhouses and private clubs, as well as the freelance girls from institutions like Shangyin, the Shanghai Theatre Academy, the Shanghai Arts Institute, tourism colleges, and aviation colleges—they all made an absolute killing.

With supply and demand inverted, the average price in the market shot up directly from 800 to 2,000 yuan and never came back down.

Regarding sponsorship relationships, what was 30,000 to 50,000 yuan in 2013 inflated threefold by 2015; with all that pocket money, the girls' ambitions ran wild.

Isn't that why people say those in finance are beasts?

They hiked the prices up, only caring about their own fun. The "brothers" from other industries were all cursing as they left the group chats.