Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 555 - 250 What is hoodwinking?_2

They were all baseless rumors that had gotten blown out of proportion, mainly originating from that bunch of mischievous second-generation rich kids at the international college.

Fang Tongzhi and the others knew a tiny bit. The time Ma Lian treated everyone to the nightclub was purely an attempt to get access, so naturally, when Ma Ke, Liu Yingjun, and the rest were bragging over drinks, the rumors spread.

However, even though they exaggerated as much as they could, the figures they mentioned were only in the tens of millions.

And hardly anyone believed them.

Who would easily believe that a peer, struggling along with them at a third-tier university, could actually control such a massive amount of money?

A few million wasn't particularly special; perhaps those rich kids could scrape that much together themselves...

The question of just how much money Han Lie actually possessed was an enduring source of gossip within the Literature and Arts Department.

Everyone had their guesses, but no authoritative confirmation had ever been obtained.

Now, the most authoritative answer had arrived—

God Lie himself said that a single investor had contributed 150,000,000 to him!

My gosh!

That was terrifying!

And some of the girls who were further away misheard and got the numbers mixed up.

Yin Qin, looking dazed, asked Tan Xuan, "Pan Ge's dad invested 150,000,000 in Minister Han for a 12.5% stake?! So how much money does Minister Han control in total?"

Tan Xuan calculated on her fingers, "1,750,000,000?!"

Those even further away, practically snorting with disbelief, exclaimed to their friends, "Holy shit! Pan Ge's dad invested 1,750,000,000 in God Lie, and it seems to be for just over ten percent of the shares!"

Goodness gracious, half the auditorium was buzzing wildly with the ridiculous rumors...

As for the girls who were closer, they had heard clearly, but the question was... wasn't 150,000,000 impressive enough? It was more than enough!

Impressive enough to be frightening!

Zhao Shengnan came from a wealthy family. She didn't care about any of Han Lie's outstanding qualities beyond his enduring handsomeness. The rich and pretty Zhang Tian, as well as the rational and self-possessed Yan Qing, felt similarly.

They thought Han Lie was quite formidable, but that was the extent of it.

However, the girls from more ordinary backgrounds who harbored a touch of vanity were different; their eyes were practically sparkling with desire.

For instance, Yin Qin, Yu Yun, and Lou Xiaoxiao looked at Han Lie as if he were a mountain of gold, with sparkling stars reflected in their irises.

Who cared about Han Lie's explanation now? Who cared where he took Pan Ge or what he did with her; none of that mattered. If you have the guts, take me away too! You don't dare? So you're not man enough? That's okay, I can be the one to take initiative...

Si Yu was nestled in Huo Xiaoyu's arms, her head spinning slightly.

Huo Xiaoyu was far more excited than her, chattering wildly into her ear.

"Little Fish, Little Fish, you better seize this chance! Holy shit! I've always heard them saying how awesome Han Lie is, but only now do I realize just how truly formidable he is. No wonder my boyfriend and his buddies are always sucking up to Brother Lie... Stop hesitating, just go for it!"

"Ah?" Si Yu was utterly bewildered. "Go for what?"

"Han Lie!" Huo Xiaoyu said with a look of exasperation. "Didn't you two have a great time last time? I saw Brother Lie's hand never left your little waist. Find an opportunity, go for him!"

"No way!" Si Yu shook her head resolutely and decisively. "He's too much of a player."

Just last time, right in front of me, he left with two random girls he picked up at the nightclub. Who knows where he went or what he did? I refuse to suck up to such a scumbag!

Her intentions were firm, but her eyes never left Han Lie, her emotions churning.

Anger was anger, and resentment was resentment, but that pure, unadulterated shock was deeply etched into her heart.

Xi Luting recovered very quickly.

She realized that she might have been used by Black-hearted White Lotus again. Alright, it's not 'might have been'—I definitely was.

She clenched her small fists in anger, gnashing her teeth, wishing she could lure Pan Ge out and kill her right now.

As soon as Han Lie saw her expression, he felt a wave of relief. Perfect, mission accomplished!

So, he put on a serious face and spoke calmly but firmly, "Alright, let's put private matters aside for now. Yan Qing, Liu Beibei, come over here for a second."

Yan Qing gracefully walked over, holding her skirt, while Liu Beibei practically pounced...

BOUNCE! BOUNCE!

What was bouncing? I have no idea.

Han Lie didn't dare to look for too long and went straight to the point, "You three, give me a plan immediately. Who will perform, how will you coordinate, and can you complete the task successfully?"

Yan Qing remained silent; she still had no intention of indulging Xi Luting's foul temper.

Liu Beibei, however, flashed Han Lie a sweet smile, all traces of resentment gone.

"Minister Han, I can do it!"

Then she turned, her expression instantly changing—she stared intently at Xi Luting, extending her hand with a smile that didn't reach her eyes.

"Minister Xi, well then, shall we have a pleasant cooperation?"

Xi Luting...

No, it was Queen Luting.

And a particularly upset Queen Luting at that.

SLAP!

Xi Luting swatted away the hand Liu Beibei had extended towards her, then abruptly stood up and scoffed.

"You all can play your games; I'm not playing along anymore."

Then she picked up her skirt and turned to walk backstage.

An abrupt silence fell. Liu Beibei was struck dumb, Yan Qing's mouth fell open in shock, and the rest were utterly confused.

It wasn't until Xi Luting had walked quite a distance that everyone began to come to their senses, instinctively looking towards Han Lie.

Wang Tianqing, who had maintained her poise throughout, was furious. However, she didn't dare to take the initiative to stop Xi Luting, because she was certain that Xi Luting's relationship with Sugar Daddy was not normal.

Instead, the Student Union members huddled around her began to murmur.

"What's with her?"

"Isn't she being terribly irresponsible?"

"What's she acting so haughty for? Does she not want to be in the Student Union anymore?"

Unfortunately, no one dared to voice their criticisms loudly; they could only mutter while stealthily glancing at Han Lie.