Reborn with Consumption System

Chapter 954 - 388: Joyous Harmony

"Da Li, what’s on my schedule today?"On Sunday morning, Han Lie sat at the dining table, eating breakfast, but his mind had already wandered far away.

If there’s nothing important... I’m going to hit three!

After a few days of rest and recovery, Scrappy Lie felt he was ready again, itching to challenge the hell mode once more.

Liang Wu confusedly looked at her own hips and legs, struggling to adapt to the new nickname given by the dog man.

I’m pear-shaped, not a big duck pear!

She quietly straightened her chest and sucked in her stomach, making her waist appear a bit slimmer, while her hips looked even rounder.

"Chief Xun from Zhongjin’s Magic Capital branch has invited you for a game of golf, and Charles from Goldman Sachs has requested a meeting for the second time, probably hoping to pitch some service..."

Seven or eight schedules, all of which can be categorized as offsite socializing, somewhat useful but not necessary.

The daily life of a serious private equity manager is very mundane and simple, with constant networking events and entertainment after the market closes, year after year, day after day.

Invitations like these usually go directly to the person in charge.

But Han Lie has an extraordinarily high-privilege SIM card, so outside calls can’t get through, necessitating appointments through Assistant Liang.

Hence, rumors have already begun to circulate in the industry about "President Han’s high airs."

"Except for the golf game, cancel all of them!"

Han Lie wasn’t oblivious, but he still didn’t want to devote too much energy to social networking.

Networking is something that must be viewed dialectically.

The financial industry is vast and expansive; standard business, non-standard business, financial market operations, each played differently.

Standard business values scale and service, competing in overall systems.

Non-standard business values connections, often circulating only among insiders, where relationships matter most, and capability is secondary.

Financial market operations rely mostly on skill, partly on information gaps, backroom deals, or even referees misusing power, but in the long run, strength reigns supreme.

Navigating requires knowing the path, and different paths demand different efforts.

Han Lie’s main battlefield is the market, with benefits from networking having a ceiling; at his current level, having people like Panzi, La Jin, and Lao Huang is enough.

His scale will expand to another level in a year, necessitating new "friendships"; frequent networking now is merely a waste of time.

Therefore, God Lie maintains an aloof demeanor, becoming known for being "hard to schedule."

Assistant Lizzy couldn’t see so far ahead, only thinking of her boss as the most incredible, obediently arranging the schedule.

Chief Xun’s invitation was for golf at Tomson.

She Shan and Tomson have different styles, with Tomson being more amateurish, more relaxed, and frequented by celebrities and socialites.

Upon arrival, Old Xun enthusiastically introduced to Han Lie: "Come, Teacher Han, let me introduce you to two good friends, two big brothers!"

The first middle-aged man was clearly a distinguished guest, introduced in detail. His name was Li Yadong, Vice President of Zhongjin’s main company.

The other was a tall, thin man with a sallow face, who was Wang Shi Bin, Assistant to the President of Shaanxi Coal.

Hearing this combination, Han Lie was filled with questions—what’s going on today?

Of course, he didn’t let it prevent him from putting on a junior’s posture to play along.

"Chairman Li, President Wang, it’s a pleasure to meet you!"

"Teacher Han is the rising star in the A-stock market recently; I dare not put on airs. If you don’t mind, call me Brother Li?"

"I’m just a young junior, Brother Li. If you extend the courtesy, I’ll take the liberty..."

"Oh, no need for that. I’m just a state-owned enterprise worker, apart from being older, not much else to offer!"

Han Lie tensed up, instantly becoming highly alert.

Oh boy, they’re being way too polite!

Zhongjin is the first Sino-foreign joint venture investment bank in the country, previously incredibly powerful, the leader in the domestic IPO market, managing the listings of companies like Unicom, PetroChina, and Sinopec.

In 2010, it underwrote Agricultural Bank’s A+H stock listing, raising $22.1 billion, still a world IPO record.

However, in the past two years, it seemed to decline for reasons Han Lie wasn’t aware of; in any case, he hadn’t heard much about them lately.

Still, no matter how weak, they’re the leader in investment banking.

Branch President Xun is already beyond Chen Gong, let alone Vice President Li Yadong.

Now, Han Lie has indeed achieved a bit of success, but if they don’t have some trouble for you, why would they be so polite?

Scrappy Lie quietly made up his mind—if there’s a gain, I’ll take it, but don’t get involved in things you can’t handle, make a quick exit!

If they want you to charge into perilous waters, no amount of money will do!

Once decided, during the ensuing idle chat, Han Lie perked up his ears, his mind racing.

The conversation initially centered around the A-stock market environment, involving everyone.

President Wang lamented: "This year’s environment is awful; our company broke its IPO on the first day and has shown no improvement since..."

Han Lie immediately recalled Shaanxi Coal’s market performance—he had kept an eye on all new stocks this year, and with an intelligence score of 89, easily remembered all relevant information.

Opened with a plunge, still lifeless to date, and had no part to play in the entire bull market.

Old Xun casually joked: "Isn’t there a stock market expert here? Seize the chance to consult!"

The three turned their heads simultaneously to look at Han Lie.

Damn!

What are you planning?!

Han Lie startled, immediately bringing up three or four possibilities in his mind—not one wasn’t against the rules!