That is enough.

...

This year's Spring Festival Gala wasn't all that interesting, but what was truly fascinating was the launch of the red envelope feature by vx before the Spring Festival.

The era that Han Lie was most familiar with was about to arrive.

While his relatives were having fun, Han Lie began to send out red envelopes like crazy.

Classmates, friends, Literature and Art Department, company subordinates, 404 beauties group...

Pulling together a group could start a lively scramble for red envelopes, and even sending them individually without a group could spark surprise in others.

The red envelope feature truly laid the foundation for vx payments. By next year, when the vx team launches a massive red envelope snatch during the Spring Festival Gala, the new era of mobile payments will truly descend. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

After vx and Alipay had divided up the mobile payment market, the monopolistic investments by these two behemoths into the internet industry would soar to their peak.

Of course, they were already casting their nets wide, but it would not be the same as the frenetic fishing of the coming years.

In 2017, the internet industry didn't have a base for outsiders to encroach upon, and small companies essentially had to choose sides, which was quite different from 2014.

After 2018, TikTok became influential, creating a completely different landscape.

Later on, in 2021, the country established the Anti-Monopoly Bureau, which began to crack down on the monopolistic practices of internet platforms, cleared the air, and effectively curbed the wantonness of giants.

But by then, the space for internet entrepreneurship had shrunk to a mere few tracks, with the international and domestic situations being indescribable, and a massive crisis nearly quashed all possibilities.

At that time, opportunities lay outside rather than inside—the madness of the Federal Reserve had finally destroyed the previous order by its own hands.

Before his rebirth, Han Lie had witnessed the global economic downfall firsthand and had also seen the bizarre and magical aspects of the real world, living life exhaustingly and aimlessly.

He didn't want to be carried along by the current again.

So, the short span of five years from 2014 to 2019 was Han Lie's final period of accumulation.

After that, he would face one battle after another.

In that level of chaos, huge opportunities were born, but they came with tremendous risks. Han Lie even felt he might not cope with the future after losing the power of foresight if he didn't max out every attribute to 99 points.

Eleven years... Should be enough, right?

Han Lie wasn't very sure but kept a cautiously optimistic mood and decided to take every step carefully in those five years.

After increasing his Intelligence to 89 points, he now had the ability to make sound long-term plans. He had to admit the feeling was truly wonderful.

Listening to his mother's cheer after she won her own game, Han Lie closed his eyes and relaxed.

Amid various noises, he slept soundly until dawn.

On the first day of the new year at noon, after the relatives had their fill of fun and each returned home, Han Lie finally awaited the anticipated visit.

The first benefactor in his life, Pan Dajun.

Pan Dajun came alone and was waiting early downstairs at Han Lie's house, sitting in the back seat of the same model Mercedes Benz G63.

Seeing Han Lie and his family get out of the Audi Q7, Pan Dajun quickly approached, stretching out his hand to Han Yong with an effusive smile, "Old pal, happy new year!"

Han Yong was taken aback, extending his hand in confusion while responding with vague affirmations and turning his head to look at Han Lie.

Good, Dad, you've learned to turn to your son when in doubt. Keep it up, the future looks promising!

But Pan Dajun didn't leave Han Yong puzzled for long and quickly spoke up.

"Old pal, I am the parent of Han Lie's classmate. My surname is Pan. My son, Shaohang, had some misunderstandings with Han Lie before, and I have been wanting to visit to apologize. Coming today, I also fear intruding on your busy schedule, so if I have caused any disturbance, please forgive me!"

Then he turned to receive an exceptionally lavish gift box from his driver, offered it with both hands to Ma Honglian.

"Sister-in-law, happy new year! Please accept this small gift with a smile!"

"Oh, Mr. Pan, you are too kind..."

Ma Honglian wasn't very capable, and she was immediately at a loss.

Some nosy neighbors from upstairs had already recognized Pan Dajun's license plate.

In a small city, it's harder to recognize the faces of top figures, but the gossips knew the license plates of the top figures by heart.

Director Xu was the first to rush downstairs, and Liu's wife's pretentious retired engineer, Old Liu, also showed his face, hands behind his back, which more than attested to Pan Dajun's status in this city.

Of course, before they could step forward, Pan Dajun was already smiling at Han Lie.

"Student Han, we meet again!"

Pan Dajun's tone was full of emotion, his demeanor neither servile nor overbearing, and his address was not the deliberately elevated "Teacher Han"—it was properly done.

His second sentence was even more meaningful.

"When I first met you, I felt that you were a rare talent. Grateful as I was, I was also annoyed at Shaohang's arrogance—how could such a fine talent not become a friend, and worse, become an enemy? But even as highly as I regarded you, I hadn't truly recognized one ten-thousandth of your potential. In just half a year, on your own, you've made such a big name and situation in the Magic Capital. At your age, I probably would have only been worthy of carrying your shoes. Student Han, Teacher Han, after learning you were that finance expert, I felt both guilt and anxiety, and I haven't had a good night's sleep for several days. My visit today is not only a courtesy call but also to once again ask for your forgiveness. You must understand the feelings of a real estate businessman, but I hope even more that you can understand the feelings of a father at this moment."

Pan Dajun looked directly into Han Lie's eyes, not rushing to extend his hand, but his attitude was extremely sincere.