Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 609 - 269: Sister Tang is Invincible_3
Those in real estate are always short on cash, and this year is especially tough, super tough.
Han Lie's ABS approach wasn't new, but he was the first in the Magic Capital to make a real estate financing project happen...
That might not be entirely accurate. To be more precise, he was the first financial professional in the Magic Capital to use an entire building as the primary subject for a project, thereby creating real estate asset-backed securitization funding.
In a sense, this was also quite pioneering.
It's not that no one knew how to do it before, but because real estate developers had other financing channels open, there wasn't market demand for it.
When the credit restrictions hit hard, the demand surfaced, and Han Lie immediately pulled off the Magic Capital's first deal.
A rise to fame?
That description seems a bit shallow.
Anyway, a vast number of property developers started paying close attention to Han Lie because of this.
It was a matter of timing and destiny.
At the time, Han Lie was thriving among the inner circle.
The bigwigs were all very polite.
"Teacher Han, your project was so perfect, so accomplished at such a young age!"
"Teacher Han, when we talk about win-win cooperation, we usually mean just a double or triple win. But you've blazed a new trail by integrating all resources and Strength together—it's so sophisticated and rare!"
"Teacher Han, your success offers significant guidance for our entire industry..."
Man, the flattery had Han Lie nearly floating on air.
You think the flatterers were just a bunch of minor players?
On the contrary, they were the top tycoons of the industry!
Those in real estate don't care about losing face; once they find it necessary, they really know how to butter someone up.
After Han Lie got acquainted with the local property developers, Old Gao took him for a round at the securities firms.
The flattery there had a different flavor.
"Teacher Han's judgment is simply divine!"
"We spend three or four hundred million a year on our research institute; it's not as good as you alone, Teacher Han..."
"Teacher Han, when do you plan to start building your position? Would you like to collaborate?"
The last one to speak was a big shot from a public fund company, and he stunned Han Lie on the spot.
Are people really this bold in this era? Han Lie thought. Daring to discuss public-private partnerships in front of so many people?
After some pleasantries were exchanged, Han Lie had a realization. Oh, a state-owned enterprise background... that explains it.
But still, Han Lie didn't dare to agree or even inquire further about the cooperation.
This kind of thing is easy enough to guess, Han Lie mused. But once you ask, whether you go through with it or not, you'll get tainted.
As it turned out, they were among the most enthusiastic.
A fund manager, a listed company's chairman, an Ernst & Young SP.
Just seeing this combination, Brother Lie's brain started buzzing.
No need to ask; they're definitely not harboring anything good, Han Lie deduced.
Why are they looking for me?
Basically, their pitch boiled down to: "Brother, let's use your fame to swindle the masses!" he concluded.
Han Lie responded with a smile, giving nothing concrete away, but showing a slight interest.
"Senior colleagues, today's timing isn't good. Shall we talk another time when there's an opportunity?"
"Of course, of course, we await your convenience!"
Until Han Lie left to move on to the next circle, Citic's Old Gao did not issue any warnings or reminders.
Han Lie now understood. This person isn't worth getting deeply involved with. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
The Royal Oak watch worth over three million that Old Gao had given Han Lie didn't fool him; he knew it was purely a transactional exchange. It was in key moments like these that a person's true nature was revealed.
This was one of those key moments.
That combination—any seasoned player in the financial circle could guess with their toes what they were planning. They intended to engage in so-called market value management, helping major shareholders cash out.
He assessed that the specific methods were 99% irregular, and there was an 80% chance they were illegal.
As a private equity investor, Han Lie might not be the frontline lightning rod, but he would undoubtedly be taking on a huge risk.
General Manager Gao didn't say a word. Clearly, he didn't want to offend the public fund bigwig. He was also cherishing the foolish hope that Han Lie, inexperienced and naive, wouldn't see through it.
—Making big money in the market does not necessarily mean understanding the deeper tricks.
Wasn't Xu Xiang dragged down just like that? Han Lie thought.
As he turned away, Han Lie's eyes instantly grew cold. In his mind, he had just condemned General Manager Gao.
That's how it's always been in the financial circle, Han Lie reflected. Nothing to be surprised about.
But accounts need to be kept, he resolved. They'll be settled in due time.
Tang Xintian was extremely perceptive, almost immediately sensing Han Lie's mood change, and asked quietly, "What's wrong? Is there a problem with them?"
Han Lie didn't want to discuss it with her and brushed it off, saying, "It's nothing. I just feel Old Gao isn't very reliable."
When she heard this, her spirits lifted. "So there really is a problem then?"
Tang Xintian pondered thoughtfully for a moment, then suddenly said with profound implications, "Mere enticement isn't enough for some people... Would you like to teach him a lesson? I'll help you."
Han Lie's pupils narrowed, a wave of shock hitting him.
Holy smokes! he exclaimed internally.
Authority spanning banks and securities... What exactly does your family do?! Han Lie wondered, astounded.
