Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 687 - 295: The Big Fuss Over the Security Deposit_3

Otherwise, if just any Tom, Dick, or Harry could scrape together a deposit, they could pester them endlessly. Then how would the top-tier jewelry moguls get anything else done?

Of course, their background check wasn't like the kind for joining the military or civil service; it mostly just required Han Lie to provide a list of contacts and proof of assets.

The former was to prove Han Lie's social standing, as Cartier would call the influential people on the list.

The latter was to demonstrate Han Lie's financial standing—after all, who bothers dealing with someone who's broke?

So, it was actually Lu Yisi who had used his authority to bypass a series of preliminary procedures and directly approve this opportunity.

While Han Lie was still unaware of the details, he keenly sensed that if he could successfully organize this private exhibition, promoting it afterward could greatly benefit some of his future plans.

This is good. Not only was the money well-spent, but it had also produced three times the effect. Now *that's* what I call being a savvy consumer, huh? Ha ha ha ha!

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After discussing the details, Lu Yisi took the initiative to ask, "So, Mr. Han, would you like to see more gemstones all at once, as well as the company's current finished pieces?"

Han Lie pondered for a moment before setting a range.

"Bring gemstones ranging from ten million to thirty million US Dollars, and jewelry suitable for young people. I really like that Star of Romance, but I'm not necessarily buying just one item."

"Alright, please rest assured. I'll contact our headquarters as soon as I get back!"

Lu Yisi didn't mention that the costs would increase as a result. After all, Mr. Han wasn't short of money, so there was no need to bother him with such trivial expenses!

Han Lie closed the catalog and put down his coffee cup. Lu Yisi immediately half-rose from his seat, ready for what was next.

Then, when Han Lie actually stood up, Lu Yisi quickly moved ahead to stand slightly to the side and in front of Han Lie, his hands clasped deferentially before his abdomen, his posture exceedingly humble.

Han Lie was taken aback by Bai Lu. Seriously? You're the Chief Executive Officer of the Huaxia District. A handshake would have been fine, so why act like one of my underlings? What's this all about?

Though he didn't understand, it didn't affect Han Lie's composure.

He proactively extended his hand to Lu Yisi and said with a smile, "Then it's settled. I'll pay the deposit shortly, and then I'll have to trouble you with the arrangements."

"It's no trouble at all, truly!"

Bai Lu clasped Han Lie's single outstretched hand with both of his, his smile as radiant as a blooming flower.

If things went well, he would remain the head of the Huaxia District at least until 2018. If sales, brand influence, and other KPIs grew rapidly, he might have the chance to be transferred back to headquarters and secure a top-tier position at the vice-presidential level.

If anything went awry, his career would peak right here.

Therefore, Han Lie was not just his first major client since taking office, but also potentially his most crucial benefactor.

A young man in Huaxia, with connections reaching De Beers and even Rio Tinto—was that going too far? Not in the slightest!

Lu Yisi watched Han Lie with such a fervent gaze, it was almost overwhelming...

Han Lie shook his head and smiled, still not understanding, but remaining perfectly calm.

He took his wallet from Yu Yun and casually pulled out his bank card, handing it to Bai Lu.

"I appreciate your consideration. Let's not bother with thirty million; just charge fifty million directly. I don't want to make things difficult for you."

Lu Yisi was instantly moved, his eyes welling up.

—Whether genuine or not, the act of being deeply touched had been convincingly performed.

The store manager, who had been practically invisible throughout, promptly brought over the POS machine. With a BEEP, fifty million was charged. Yu Yun nearly had a heart attack seeing the long string of zeros on the receipt.

HISS... This damn chubby girl is pinching me again!

Han Lie grimaced from the pain, but he soon forgot all about it as his pupils dilated sharply—the usually low-key system suddenly sprang into action with the payment of the deposit.

Hold on! It's just a deposit, why the heck are *you* stirring? Han Lie hurriedly looked at the panel.

[You have swiped your life's first high-value deposit. Normally, a deposit does not count as consumption, but the amount of this deposit, coupled with the subsequent spending, has caused you significant emotional fluctuations.]

Seeing the explanation at the top, Han Lie's heart began to pound furiously. Fuck! If this expenditure of at least a hundred million actually triggers something... Am I really going to be able to strut around like I own the place now?!

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The one that got away is still eating takeout. Just his luck, he got diarrhea right after eating…