Reborn with Consumption System

Chapter 966: Chapter 392: The Handsome Stranger_2

Tang Xintian understood and gently curved her lips, which was considered a smile.

"Let’s go. It’s about time."

They went out to settle the bill, spending over 5,000 yuan, which was supposedly the discounted price, and they hadn’t done any major maintenance.

If they were to go all out, they could easily spend over 20,000 yuan in just one afternoon.

According to the front desk girl, celebrities and wealthy wives often visit this place, and Director Liu Yan is even the exclusive designer for a certain A-list actress.

Han Lie almost believed it—just while he was at the front desk signing up for a membership card, he saw four beautiful women.

Two of them looked like highly educated white-collar workers, one was full of a worldly aura but wore name brands head to toe, and the last one was a dripping wet young mother with a child.

Brother Lie wasn’t exactly envious—not to that extent—but he was somewhat filled with emotion.

In a city like the Magic Capital, an ordinary man really isn’t worthy of desiring a great beauty.

Even feelings cultivated since high school can be so fragile in this magical, decadent city.

A few times of styling maintenance a month alone costs at least 30,000 yuan, and if slightly extravagant, it could go up to 100,000. This doesn’t even include all those pricey cosmetics and skincare products they purchase themselves. How hard must an average guy work to afford this?

The issue is, when you can’t afford it, there are plenty of men who can, casually throwing out attractive offers well beyond your reach.

This punch with 20 years of practice, what can you use to block it?

So, in your youth, it’s crucial to allocate your energy correctly; don’t waste it on illusions, which was the biggest mistake Han Lie made as an underachiever in his past life.

The first step of maturity is clarity, and this applies to both men and women.

...

Upon exiting, Tang Xintian sensed that Han Lie’s mood was a bit contemplative.

Not very bad, but also not high, like having trouble getting motivated.

"What’s wrong?" She directly asked.

"Nothing." Han Lie casually replied, "I just suddenly feel like your gathering doesn’t seem very interesting. I’m adjusting my expectations in advance."

"There are lots of beauties..."

Tang Xintian half-spoke and suddenly changed her tone, "There are lots of handsome guys as well."

Han Lie looked at her surprised: Didn’t expect you to be like this, Sister Da Tang! Could they be more handsome than me?

Tang Xintian felt she was too blunt and quickly covered, "That’s not what I meant... Anyway, if you want to have fun, the second half can be quite enjoyable."

Enjoyable?

One girl wouldn’t be enough...

The two had a disjointed conversation, and then they arrived at the hotel.

Today’s gathering wasn’t arranged at someone’s villa but at the Portman Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Nanjing West Road.

Quite an old five-star, but it’s long fallen behind the times, unable to rank in the top 10 in the Magic Capital.

"Why choose here?"

Han Lie felt puzzled, looking around the lobby as he casually asked Tang Xintian.

"It’s normal."

Tang Xintian was very familiar with the surroundings, pulling him straight to the elevator.

"This is an America-owned hotel, and the American Chamber of Commerce in the Magic Capital is also set here, the place where the American president stayed when he came to the Magic Capital.

The core members of the Western Returned Scholars Association mainly went to university in America, so it’s quite normal to have the gathering here.

Their banquet hall is okay, more than 500 square meters, neither too big nor too small, just suitable for the size of our gathering which isn’t large and has limitations..."

As Tang Xintian was explaining, the elevator arrived at the banquet hall floor, and there was already a checking post at the exit.

"Sir, Ma’am, hello, there’s an event on this floor today, please show your..."

Tang Xintian casually took out an invitation, leading Han Lie past the barrier.

The corridor and atrium were already quite lively, even though there was still some distance to the banquet hall.

Most men wore suits, while a few were in casual or even sportswear, and a very few opted for the most formal attire.

The women were dressed flamboyantly, in gowns and hot pants, highlighting the chaos.

"The more casually someone dresses, the more powerful their family might be, but not necessarily so; the group of kids still studying pays great attention to individuality." Tang Xintian whispered a reminder.

Han Lie nodded, indicating he understood.

Then he saw at a glance a messy-haired tech nerd in a plaid shirt, somewhat constrained, surrounded by two bosses and a little beauty in a gown.

Tang Xintian glanced over again and reminded.

"That person is Xie Hongrun. Don’t think he seems to lose his chance of finding a partner here; quite a few people actually have an eye on him. He’s already started a venture in Silicon Valley, focusing on deep learning."

A few steps further, there was a young man about 25 years old by the banquet hall entrance on the right; he wore black-rimmed glasses and was radiant, leading a very American-style small talk.

Tang Xintian recognized him again.

"That’s Guo Wei, the most famous Chinese Micro-VC initiator in Silicon Valley, often seen in the top circles of wealthy second generations in America.

He’s not picky about finding investors; thousands or tens of thousands of US Dollars are enough, gathering rich second-generation kids’ money to invest in those Silicon Valley incubation stage hot startups, also investing thousands of dollars per company. So far, it seems he’s invested in dozens of them.

Although many people think his approach is unreliable, there is a group of wealthy second-generation kids who believe he can make a breakthrough.

Not everyone has the courage to dive into the venture capital circle while studying for an MBA, and he’s not only daring but also particularly capable and efficient.

That kind of execution power, that kind of enthusiasm for the road ahead—99% of the second generations can’t match him."

Micro-VC, micro venture capital?

Han Lie found it very interesting and couldn’t help but ask, "Does this guy look like he’s here for a date? Does he lack LPs?"

"Of course he lacks them... Anyone investing in the angel round lacks funds."