Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 638 - 278: Catching Them All in One Sweep_2

After she let go, she employed a truly impressive variety of tactics to press him to drink, all aimed at Han Lie with full force, one after another.

Han Lie naturally wanted to oblige her, so he drank a couple more glasses. Gao Diaomao, seeing this, immediately cast an approving glance at his son.

Not bad at all. Although it's not quite what I expected, the effect is pretty good! Once Teacher Han is happy, our plan can move forward. Son, you've finally found the right way to handle things!

After drinking for a while, Han Lie appeared to be about half-drunk.

Gao Diaomao hurriedly continued to "seek advice."

"Teacher Han, what would happen if our project can't return the principal and interest on time?"

Hearing this question, Gu Yong and Gu Tian also pricked up their ears.

Han Lie let out a somewhat wild laugh. "HAHA! President Gao, you really love to joke... What would happen? The guarantee company would step in to pay and then dispose of your company's collateral, of course!"

Gao Diaomao wasn't content. "Isn't there any room for recovery at all?"

Han Lie shook his head. "What kind of background do guarantee companies have? The contract is right there. Do you think you can just ignore it and default on their payment?"

Gao Shen suddenly interjected, "What if we don't use a guarantee company?"

"The credit enhancement wouldn't be enough."

Han Lie sneered with disdain. "Without a guarantee company stepping in, why would investors buy your product? This isn't some publicly offered fund where people can casually invest a few hundred or a thousand yuan, accumulating little by little. It's more like a private equity fund, with a minimum single subscription of one million."

Gao Diaomao, a master of crooked schemes, almost instantly realized the loophole.

"Can I understand it this way—if the initiators are capable of packaging the project beautifully, and the sales team is exceptionally effective, we could actually get the project done without the involvement of a state-owned guarantee company?"

Han Lie frowned and pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Indeed, it's possible. Credit enhancement is an add-on, not a necessity. Individual large investors, typically state-owned enterprises, require a guarantee company as ultimate security before they're willing to invest. However, trust products marketed to the public are different. If the sales team is given a high enough commission, they might be able to sell high-risk projects."

Gao Diaomao was immediately overjoyed.

What's a little extra cost? I'm after the capital of those retail investors! Who the hell cares how much interest I've promised? This can work!

Han Lie, seeing the gleam in Gao Diaomao's eyes, inwardly sneered.

Catching you is so easy...

Clearly, this was the flaw Han Lie had intentionally left. He didn't point it out himself but placed it there for Gao Diaomao to discover. The best way to lower someone's guard is to let them discover the "truth" for themselves. The more covert the process, the more convinced the other party will be of their judgment.

Now, Gao Diaomao was already immersed in his elation.

Of course, theoretical feasibility didn't mean he could truly succeed. He still lacked a "strategist," a collaborator willing to devise the plan and capable of handling everything.

The target could only be Han Lie. But how could he get Teacher Han on board his chariot?

Gao Diaomao became pensive, continuing to quietly observe Han Lie.

This man had flaws on a grand scale, but when it came to the finer points of interacting with people, he was quite adept.

After taking a trip to the restroom with his son and returning, Gao Shen started prompting Bai Yuqiu, "You and Yuxue, try to ask Teacher Han a few questions."

"Yuxue probably can't do it. Forget it, I'll go... I really owe your family!"

Gao Shen broke into a wide smile. "Our family, our family! Don't worry, I'll take care of what I promised you tomorrow!"

"Alright. For my parents, I'm all in!"

Bai Yuqiu reluctantly agreed. Then, finding an opportunity, she switched seats with Bai Yuxue and sat next to Han Lie.

UH, how should I describe this? A fox slipping into the henhouse?! A female pervert bursting into a men's bathhouse?! Not very pleasant sounding, but definitely accurate. Bai Yuqiu almost died laughing.

Let go of that damn man! All of you, back off! Let me at him!

Gao Shen might not have been good at other things, but he was certainly a professional at fawning. With his wife toasting Han Lie, he chimed in, quickly putting Han Lie in a "very happy mood."

Plus, the questions Gao Diaomao had prepared weren't conspicuous. Soon, with Teacher Han's active cooperation, he obtained the answers.

The most important question among them was, "Teacher Han, what have you been busy with lately?"

Han Lie was amused by the question.

Is it my turn to perform? Actor Han Lie, signing off! Showman Han Lie, transforming!

Han Lie responded casually, "Just busy with trivialities, not much important work, but plenty of socializing. Today, I played golf all day with Director Huang from SPD Bank and the leaders from State-Owned Assets and Urban Investment. Tomorrow, I still have to go to Magic Capital to meet President Jin..."

"In fact, they're all similar collaborations, but I have to repeatedly pay my respects to each faction. It's truly not easy to make money!"

Gu Yong and Gao Diaomao were suddenly filled with respect.

Given their standing, they would have to schedule an appointment well in advance just to invite Director Huang. They simply couldn't reach President Jin or even higher-ranking leaders.

Han Lie spoke modestly, but his status was obviously different.

"Teacher Han, you're so capable and hardworking. It looks like you're set to soar this year!"

Gao Diaomao was incredibly envious. He was also in real estate, and when he heard "Urban Investment," he knew significant deals were involved.

It seems Teacher Han is even more in demand than I anticipated...

Unfortunately, given the current company, it clearly wasn't convenient to delve further into the discussion, as Gu Yong and his daughter were present.

However, Gao Diaomao continued his flattery, mainly hoping to get Han Lie alone again to "corrupt" him once more.

Only in an environment without outsiders would it be convenient to discuss their real strategies.

Gao Diaomao thought he would have to wait a bit longer for this opportunity. But unexpectedly, his sweet-talking daughter-in-law managed to coax Han Lie into drinking several more glasses, further livening his spirits.

So, as the dinner party was about to end, Gao Diaomao, concealing his excitement, extended an invitation to Han Lie.

"Teacher Han, it seems you've had quite a bit to drink. How about coming to my son's place afterward for some tea to sober up?"

Gao Shen was stunned.

No way! I understand drinking tea to sober up, but why at my house? With Bai Yuxue being useless, wouldn't that mean my wife would have to serve him?!

Little Green Child himself wasn't very potent, so his possessiveness towards Bai Yuqiu was strong, distorted, and made him very sensitive. He knew from a single glance at his father's eyes that the man truly dared to use his own daughter-in-law as a bribe!

Gao Shen was very willing to have Han Lie over, but only if he himself could control the situation and ensure nothing went wrong.

As such, he was highly resistant to his father's suggestion.

You don't have good intentions!

Gao Shen looked at Han Lie expectantly. Teacher Han is so proud; he surely wouldn't agree, right?

But then Han Lie, in his drunken state, waved his hand expansively and said, "Great! I'm happy today—I'll do you the honor. Lead the way!"

Gao Shen felt like weeping.

Gao Diaomao had no time to care about his son's petty concerns. He was already beaming with joy from this unexpected boon.

In his view, Han Lie was difficult to get close to when sober. Today, with such a rare opportunity at hand, he felt he absolutely had to seize it!

"Teacher Han, careful now! Xiaoqiu, go and help Teacher Han!"

Bai Yuqiu, "indignant but daring not to speak," reluctantly supported one of Han Lie's arms.

Then she glared at Gao Shen and snapped, "Help out, will you? What are you standing there gaping for?!"

Poor Little Green Child hadn't even had time to feel jealous before he found himself, baffled, supporting Han Lie's other arm.

Why do I feel so wronged?

Meanwhile, Gu Yong encouraged Bai Yuxue in a voice loud enough for Han Lie to hear.

"Xiaoxue, you're an intelligent child, but even the finest jade needs an expert's touch to reveal its beauty. Teacher Han excels in many fields. If you have the chance to learn from him, you must seize it."

Then, he shook hands with Gao Diaomao to bid farewell.

"Old Brother Gao, I'll leave Teacher Han in your care. If your families become joined by marriage, don't forget my contribution!"

Gao Diaomao, full of pride, laughed heartily.

"I'll take your auspicious words! Don't worry. Magic Capital is vast; how could one person possibly monopolize it all? For today's assistance, brother, I will certainly repay you handsomely! Just wait for my news!"

Though seemingly drunk, something clicked in Han Lie's mind—

HUH? Gu Yong is interested too? He wants to get involved? Good heavens, you're all practically begging me to take you down in one fell swoop...