Reborn with Consumption System

The trouble was that doing it alone would be very strenuous and time-consuming. The upside, however, was the potential to achieve something significant.

Funds amounting to 130 million yuan weren't much in a bull market, but considering the current market turnover, it was enough to push any small or mid-cap stock to its daily trading limit. It wasn't enough to be a market maker, but it was more than enough to lead the charge.

After the market closed, Pan Ge dragged Han Lie to the gym. On the ride there, she asked with great curiosity, "Isn't that too much money? What are you planning to do with it?"

Brother Lie declared, full of heroic spirit, "Before, I just followed the major players, snagging some scraps, chasing wherever the hype was. From now on, wherever I am, that's where the hype will be!"

Pan Ge didn't quite understand, but she really liked Han Lie this way.

A man's masculine charm was at its most potent when he was striving for his career, particularly in that spirited moment he saw the dawn of victory.

Genetics dictated that men must possess Strength; in this new era, male Strength was precisely social value.

And that's what women admired most.

Pan Ge was a girl who admired Strength even more than the average woman. Her initial attraction to Han Lie stemmed precisely from his extraordinary confidence and his tough stance, never indulging her.

Humans are inherently a bit masochistic, aren't they?

While exercising, Pan Ge kept getting distracted, covertly observing Han Lie.

Her surreptitious glances now were entirely different from those during the meal.

Back then, her mind had been full of doubt; now, it was filled with a restless agitation—a mix of anticipation and fear.

Han Lie noticed her dilemma and secretly snickered to himself, but deliberately ignored her.

Just as the workout was about to end, he suddenly asked her, "Want to go out with me for a bit...?"

"Huh?!"

Pan Ge was startled. "What? Where to? For what?"

"Just..."

Han Lie gesticulated as he tried to explain.

Gradually, Pan Ge's cheeks turned crimson.

Then, clenching her teeth, she threw a large towel over her head, turned, and walked away without saying a word to Han Lie.

That scoundrel really needs a beating!

Even after she had showered and was in her family's car, she still refused to speak to Han Lie.

Anyone else would have panicked by now, but Han Lie, on the other hand, hummed a tune, took out his phone, and sent a voice message to Xi Luting.

"Wanna go out for poker tonight?"

Pan Ge's vision darkened with anger, and she ground her teeth resentfully.

Actually, as a sharp-witted girl, she had learned many tricks from her mother for handling men.

However, because Han Lie was so unorthodox, none of those tricks worked on him.

Her trying to act up or play games? Han Lie's approach was to hit back hard with a decisive move, and see if she didn't straighten out immediately!

Until the very end, Han Lie didn't try to coax her, focusing entirely on flirting with Xi Luting.

Pan Ge: So furious! So furious!

Han Lie: So happy! So happy!

Xi Luting: So conflicted! So conflicted...

By the time they were almost home, the aggrieved Pan Ge was pouting deeply.

Then, just as she was about to get out of the car, Han Lie suddenly grabbed her arm, pulled her into an embrace with a mischievous smile, and asked, "Are you sure you don't want to go out with me for a bit?"

Pan Ge's heart pounded frantically; she was in a complete flurry.

Those two 'chewing gum incidents' had triggered a kind of conditioned response in her; whenever that scoundrel looked at her with those aggressive eyes in an enclosed space, her mind would go blank.

"No, no, no, no, don't... want to..."

She stammered a reply whose meaning she herself didn't comprehend. The next second, her eyes suddenly widened.

Happy times are always so fleeting... Pah! Not happy at all!

Five minutes later, after being released, she scrambled out of the car and bolted home.

Old Pan hadn't gone out carousing today; he was in the living room, idly chatting with Zhao Anni.

The couple was happy to see their daughter return, but as soon as they greeted her, Pan Ge hurried up the stairs.

"Mom, Dad, I need to take a shower urgently! I sweated so much during my workout, and I feel really uncomfortable..."

The couple watched their daughter's retreating figure, completely bewildered.

"Why has our dear girl been acting so strangely lately?"

Zhao Anni stroked her chin, deep in thought.

Old Pan recalled for a moment, then suddenly slapped his thigh. "Damn it! I was almost fooled by that kid!"

Zhao Anni's eyes lit up. "Little Han?"

"Yes!"

The more Old Pan thought about it, the more convinced he became. He squinted, a chuckle escaping him.

"Heh, he's quick on his feet... Darling, our dear girl is saved!"

Pan Shengwu had never hidden his admiration for Han Lie, a fact Zhao Anni was well aware of.

She liked Han Lie too, but she was more worried about her daughter.

"Little Han is great in every way, but isn't he a bit too cunning?"

Old Pan dismissed her concern. "What's wrong with being a bit shrewd? A blockhead like that will never amount to anything!"

"But..."

"If he weren't cunning, how could he win over Little Xi? That girl's as stubborn as a wrench..."

Zhao Anni thought of Xi Luting's cool and tough demeanor and immediately changed her tune. "Little Han is indeed good. You should urge him to act quickly; those two girls seemed to have gone shopping together again last week..."

"Don't worry, I have a plan!"

Old Pan was brimming with confidence, an idea casually forming. "Next week, I'll have our girl switch to our Mercedes and bring the Phantom back. That Mercedes doesn't have a partition. I'll tell the driver to discreetly observe what they talk about and how far their relationship has progressed. Then we can plan our approach accordingly..."

Seriously, what a father! If they switched to the Mercedes, Pan Ge's most anticipated kissing sessions would be completely gone... She'd have to be crazy not to hate him for it!

While the couple was conspiring, Pan Ge hurriedly changed into her pajamas, flopped onto the bed, and eagerly called Xi Luting.

"Where are you?"

Xi Luting replied leisurely, "Getting ready to head to the hotel... Are you coming?"

Damn it!

Pan Ge was seething inside, but on the surface, she remained incredibly composed, even managing a laugh.

"Well then, you go for it, and play to win. He was with me when he texted you earlier. Unfortunately, I really couldn't get away, so I have to entrust this important task to you. I'm just calling to encourage you. Take good care of my man, and tomorrow I'll take you shopping and buy you a bag as a reward! So, do you prefer LV or Gucci?"

Damn it!

Xi Luting furiously hung up the phone and walked back from the balcony into her dorm room.

She had indeed ignored Han Lie, but Pan Ge's attitude was infuriating. Does she really think *I* need *her* to buy me a bag?

After taking a couple of deep breaths, she opened WeChat, found Han Lie's chat, and typed a message:

"Take me shopping tomorrow. I want to buy a bag!"

Brother Lie was bewildered. What's gotten into this girl now?

But... having a chance to spend money on her is a good thing. It's just a bag, right? I'll buy it!

"Okay, do you like LV or Gucci?"

Xi Luting's eyes bulged as she stared at her phone screen, her fingers trembling.

This shameless couple! How outrageous!

"LV? Even a dog wouldn't be caught dead with it! I want Hermès!"

Han Lie was amused.

Hermès is great... Hermès is expensive!

"No problem. Let's meet at the school gates at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. I'll take you to buy Hermès. By the way, their store also sells those long necklaces, you know?"

Xi Luting was pestered by this scoundrel until her head throbbed. She tossed her phone aside and went to bed.

Unfortunately, as soon as she burrowed under the covers, her mind began to race.

One moment her thoughts were docile, the next they were savage, then they were of her begging for mercy...

That damned man was infuriating most of the time, but he really was someone who could bring immense pleasure to a novice.

Gradually, Xi Luting felt a restlessness build within her, and she subconsciously clutched the quilt tighter...

Meanwhile, Pan Ge was also finding the night unbearable. After experiencing that brute's fiery embrace—an embrace that felt as if it could snap her in two—she too began to find the large, empty bed unbearable.

While the two girls tossed and turned, Brother Lie was chuckling mischievously, happily chatting away with Chen Yanfei and Ding Xiang.

Ah, well, it's quite clear that the joys and sorrows of humans and certain 'dogs' are not mutually understood...