Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 601 - 266 Are You Worthy?_2

Oh, men!

Of course, the truly formidable one was Dog Lie.

With just a breezy sentence, he nearly won over all the junior and senior students present.

He didn't genuinely lack employees, nor had he spotted some unparalleled potential in Little Chen; he was simply seizing an opportunity to show goodwill to the university.

An empty promise secured his own people. It cost nothing yet yielded benefits—why wouldn't he do it?

Han Lie beamed and nodded. "Good, my company is in the CITIC Tower. Interested upperclassmen, you're welcome to visit anytime."

No sooner had he spoken than applause spread instantly, warm and sincere.

In reality, students from Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) weren't short on internship opportunities. Magic Capital had plenty of impressive companies, and SISU students' competitiveness was second only to students from universities like Fudan and Jiaotong.

However, companies where one could genuinely learn valuable skills were few and far between. Fresh graduates were essentially novices wherever they went; even working at a brokerage firm for five years didn't guarantee they could operate independently. The chances of finding a reliable mentor were even slimmer, which made Han Lie's fund company exceptionally attractive.

People always prefer to associate with geniuses, and Han Lie's displayed ability had conquered most of the audience.

The smarter someone was, the more they could perceive his strength.

Vice-Principal Liu immediately issued an important directive. "We must strive to recruit students with both integrity and talent like Han Lie. Old Zhang, does Han Lie have any plans for graduate studies?"

Old Zhang smiled and shook his head. "Vice-Principal Liu, Han Lie is just a freshman..."

Dean Tong quickly chimed in, "What's wrong with being a freshman? For a genius, we can't stick to conventional training methods. Let him apply for my graduate program directly after earning enough credits next year!"

Director Xu's eyes widened. "Absolutely not! What's a management professor like you meddling in our finance affairs for? What the hell can you teach him?"

Old Tong immediately shot back, "Han Lie's practical skills surpass yours. What can you do besides talk a good game? Studying with you would be a waste; with me, it's called broadening his horizons!"

"Stop fighting, both of you! What does this look like?!"

Vice-Principal Liu waved his hand to interrupt their bickering and said with a stern face, "Neither of you is suitable. I'll take him..."

Damn!

Both were infuriated. They rolled up their sleeves, and an air of academic power struggle began to fill the room... 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

...

The first part of the lecture soon ended, and the atmosphere became less confrontational.

Han Lie played a game of "haughty then humble," displaying his stature with a high profile before shifting to a more placating approach, casually solidifying his image.

Next, in the second part, he began to serve up some motivational "chicken soup."

[Time Waits for No One: Where Do We Go From Here?]

This was the main title for the second part.

The opening carried deep meaning.

"The pace of the era is accelerating, as I've mentioned before. Whether you feel it or not, everything is moving faster. It might only take three or four years for our lives to undergo earth-shaking changes. Commuting, payment, dining, entertainment, learning..."

Han Lie didn't delve too deeply, but his feelings about it were quite profound.

2014 was a really interesting year.

Red packets started to go viral;

Cash was on the verge of leaving the stage of history;

High-speed trains gradually became the public's preferred mode of transport;

Food delivery was always criticized as unhealthy, yet it provided immense convenience to life;

Phones were getting more fun by the day;

The young ladies' midnight live-streams... SLURP;

Chasing dramas, anime, books, and interactions anytime, anywhere—the era of fragmented entertainment had begun;

Short videos were so interesting that you just couldn't stop scrolling;

Wow, Dong Mingzhu, Lei Jun, Yu Minhong, and Xiang Tai were all starting to do live-stream sales?

"Internet celebrities" still carried a slight derogatory connotation, but some could amass a fortune of around one billion in just three years;

Crypto, internet finance, unsecured loans, 'naked' loans, campus loans... the ugly scars of a crazy era.

Wait, what's going on?

Artificial intelligence was already displacing humans in so many fields?!...

Standing at the dawn of 2014, few could see the disruptive changes of the next few years. Yet looking back from 2024, it's clear how insane that decade was.

"...We may not be able to imagine the craziness of the future, but as the tidal wave of the era rolls in, those who ride it will prosper, and those who go against it will perish.

How should we respond to the relentless, dazzling future that's approaching?

My personal suggestion is—seize the last chance in the short term, and grab that first pot of gold that heaven bestows upon us.

No matter how the future develops, when you step out of campus with hundreds of thousands in initial capital, you'll certainly be able to face all of life's and work's frustrations with ease.

At the SPD Bank sharing session, I said, 'The bull market is within sight.'

Here, in front of my classmates and teachers, I'm willing to be more specific and absolute—

The bull market is just six months away!

Those of you without professional knowledge or skills can start making periodic fixed investments now.

Those who are more determined and willing to learn should start preparing more now, committing your whole self to this great cause.

Never think that what you're doing is simply speculating in the stock market to earn a little money.

It is a career, and its name is—I'm going to support my family during a time of great change.

What will happen in the new era?

I don't know.

But it's certain that every era weeds out those who can't keep up.

Missing out on this bull market and just working hard won't prevent you from surviving.

However, if the future leaves you and your loved ones behind, you'll only be able to toil at the bottom, completely give up and let things fall apart, and regret the missed opportunities for the rest of your life.

It's very likely that in another timeline, I didn't come to give this speech, didn't share my knowledge with everyone, and consequently, most of you who aren't paying attention to the market would miss out on this opportunity.

You would go about your jobs methodically, live, marry, and have children, exhausting yourselves in fatigue, with only a few achieving social mobility, while most become just another cog in society.

But now it's different.

I came, and then I spoke some very arrogant words. Some people are sneering, but that's okay, because many more are deep in thought.

Thought is a spark; it may be quiet for a while, but it will not go out.

When that unstoppable moment arrives, the spark will ignite, burning brightly, and you will remember what I said today.

These words will completely change your life and fate, guiding you forward like a beam of light.

By then, you will be thanking me from the bottom of your heart on my social media: 'Teacher Han, thank you.'

There's no extra benefit in this for me, so, please remember—I'm not asking you to believe; I'm sharing an opportunity with the greatest goodwill.

For such an opportunity, wealthy people queuing up to give me money have overwhelmed SPD Bank's private banking service line.

And as for all of you here, whether now or in the future, you won't have to pay anything.

Because we are alumni, classmates, fellow travelers under the SISU banner, inheriting the glory of our predecessors.

Now, you may begin to applaud.

Let's quickly move on so we can start the third part of the sharing session."

...

The audience was not quiet.

In fact, the auditorium had been filled with all sorts of noisy yet suppressed voices since Han Lie was halfway through his speech.

Lie Lie knew how to show off far too well.

Really, he got these 211 university brainiacs' heads buzzing.

With Han Lie's delivery skills, even a mundane speech could sound passionate, and with such inflammatory content... who the hell wouldn't be captivated?

Students with less self-control were so excited their faces turned red.

When Han Lie momentarily paused and gently raised his hand to signal, thunderous applause erupted.

"God Lie is awesome!" Guo Yihuai led the way, and a bunch of slackers shouted until their voices broke.

They truly couldn't hold it in. With God Lie being so awesome and commanding, and having already agreed to include them in the fun, how much freaking money could they make?!

Even if we don't talk about money, my big brother is so amazing, so what if I yell a bit? Huh?!

As for the girls in the humanities department…

Don't even mention it; their eyes were practically overflowing.

Girls like Pan Ge and Wang Tianqing, who were already "his," were comparatively more composed. Perhaps due to their "idol burden" and fear of embarrassing their man, they mostly just tilted their chins up proudly.

Girls like Yin Qin, Yan Qing, and Si Yu, who "hadn't had a taste of the dog meat," were practically drooling with desire, their eyes fixed on him.

The most striking was Xi Luting. She was probably genuinely exhilarated and, with nowhere to channel her excitement, suddenly patted Chen Yanfei, who was sitting diagonally in front of her, on the shoulder.

When the "village belle" turned around in astonishment, "Queen" Luting sneered and asked—

"You claim to be Han Lie's childhood sweetheart and official girlfriend. Now, I want you to look around, look at the stage, and then look at yourself... Do you think you're worthy?!"

The auditorium was too chaotic, so Xi Luting's voice was loud.

In an instant, the large area around them fell silent…