CHAPTER 353: CHAPTER 181: ANOTHER ONE DOWN_2

Xi Luting: "^o^"

In fact, Xi Luting hadn’t seen Chen Yanfei at all. She was bluffing, deliberately trying to provoke Pan Ge.

Anyway, according to Ding Yu, Ding Xiang had indeed visited the Humanities building today. Rounding up, that scumbag had at least breathed the same air as them...

Heh! I’m so smart!

Xi Luting succeeded. Even though Pan Ge knew she was exaggerating, she still felt thoroughly disgusted and snapped angrily, "Useless! You can’t even keep an eye on one person!"

Xi Luting replied gleefully, "Why should I watch him? He’s not mine. As long as it doesn’t affect him paying his dues to me tonight, it’s fine."

CLICK!

Pan Ge angrily hung up the phone.

Then, she retracted the dismissive "hehe" she had just sent to Han Lie and retyped, "Baby misses you so much~~~ My dear, where are you? Can I come find you?"

Han Lie instantly got goosebumps all over.

Forcing down his discomfort, he silenced his phone and quickly walked towards Jin Meilun, who was waiting at the door.

"Teacher Han! Your visit brings honor to my humble abode!"

Jin Meilun, the ’fat sheep’, opened her arms wide, insisting on a foreign-style greeting.

Han Lie discreetly paused, remaining in place with a faint smile. "You’re too kind, Sister Jin."

Jin Meilun wasn’t bothered in the slightest and enthusiastically had her male assistant bustle about, preparing tea and fetching cigarettes.

What followed was some tedious back-and-forth.

It was uninteresting because Han Lie knew Jin Meilun would grant his request. Jin Meilun, likewise, understood she had to provide this small favor, as it wouldn’t cost her much. The initial pleasantries were merely to make the exchange seem more cordial.

However, the two really didn’t have much to talk about, so it all felt very formulaic.

Timing it perfectly, ten minutes after sitting down and taking his second sip of hot tea, Han Lie finally stated his purpose.

He was interested in the modeling agency owned by Second Sister Jin of the Jin Family.

Second Sister Jin was a legendary figure in her own right in Magic Capital. She had established the city’s earliest karaoke lounges, the first large-scale KTV, the first business KTV, the first nightclub, the first modeling agency, the first male escort club...

In short, when it came to businesses related to the flesh trade, she was always ahead of her time.

It wasn’t particularly respectable, but Han Lie had no intention of getting deeply involved with her. All he wanted was to get Yin Qin into the agency and secure a nominal manager position for her.

Jin Meilun’s curiosity was piqued.

"You’re not going to all this trouble just to keep a canary, are you?"

Han Lie shook his head with a wry smile. "You’ve got it wrong, Sister Jin. I just want to find a path for my classmate."

"Oh?"

She clearly didn’t believe him, so Han Lie had to continue embellishing his motives.

"Chancellor Zhang’s intention is for me to be a sort of figurehead in the student union, and he’s given me many privileges in various aspects.

Whether I need them or not is one thing, but my principle has always been one of reciprocity and mutual respect, so I bit the bullet and accepted the task.

To be frank, given our school’s educational standards, students aren’t very competitive after graduation. I can’t manage everyone, but I can at least look after my own department.

We’re not aiming for anything too high-end. A part-time job during their studies, earning some pocket money, and gaining some social experience would be quite good.

Your second sister’s company is a perfect fit. I’d like to place my vice-minister there. That way, for any future commercial performances, competitions, fashion shows, or modeling jobs, we’ll at least have a source of information and a chance to try out..."

Jin Meilun’s expression was very strange.

After a moment’s thought, she asked tentatively, "Teacher Han, from what you’re saying... the department you’ve taken charge of... it wouldn’t happen to be the Arts Department, would it?"

"COUGH, COUGH!"

Han Lie’s face flushed, and he nodded. "Yes, Chancellor Zhang has some very imaginative ideas..."

Jin Meilun looked like she wanted to laugh but was trying to be polite, and she joined in with a gentle jab at Chancellor Zhang.

"Old Zhang is really something else!

Teacher Han, a renowned stock market guru, your name alone is a brand, and he has you managing a group of young girls...

Alright, this is easy. My second sister’s agency has plenty of performance opportunities. If there are talented girls, getting them on TV is a piece of cake, and they’re swamped with regular commercial events. I’ll agree to this on my second sister’s behalf!

Tomorrow morning, have the girl report with my business card. I’ll have someone personally guide her.

I can’t promise much else, but as long as she works hard and maintains those connections, earning over a hundred thousand a month will be like child’s play."

Han Lie realized she had missed the point again and quickly corrected her.

"The main goal is to build the reputation of the department as a whole. The Arts Department’s market presence is more important than individual earnings."

I’m not trying to pick up Wan Wan, so why would I let her earn so much?

If she alone holds all the information and channels, she’ll thank me, but over seventy other girls will resent me. Wouldn’t that be a huge loss?

The great mentor Zhou Shuren once said: if you’re to share your quilt, the key is to keep the water bowl level—at least not too tilted.

Han Lie deeply agreed.

Jin Meilun finally understood and smiled ambiguously. "Sis gets it. It’s all about control, right?"

Han Lie silently sighed. You don’t know a damn thing!

Still, at least the problem was solved, and better than he had expected.

Because she then proactively offered another significant benefit: "Since you’re promoting the entire department, there must be quite a few programs, right?

Send me a list of programs later, and I’ll ask around for you. There are plenty of year-end performance opportunities. The headliners are definitely celebrities, but someone has to be the opening act, right?"

"Thank you, Sister Jin."

Han Lie declined her invitation to stay longer and shook her hand in farewell.

As soon as he stepped out, he called Yin Qin.

Wan Wan let out a shriek, her words tumbling out in an excited, incoherent rush.

"Minister, you’re amazing! Mwah! Wow! I’m super happy, super excited, I super love you!"

She had always been looking for opportunities to take on outside jobs. How could she not know the benefits of being an agent for a major company?

You could pick and choose jobs, and you could also choose who to send.

As long as you knew how to play the game, you could eventually get in good with the heads of marketing and advertising departments at major companies, achieving mutually beneficial cooperation.

And then you could ruthlessly exploit the models. A heartless agent could buy a car in six months and a house in two years.

Unfortunately, what she didn’t know was that Han Lie had already blocked that path for her...

Make a small profit? Sure. A car and a house?

You’ll only have them if I give them to you!

"Alright, prepare yourself, then post an announcement in the department. Tell everyone to focus on rehearsals!"

"Okay, Minister~~~"

The prospect of money seemed to have an effect; her voice suddenly became sweet and coquettish, likely a deliberately forced, cloying tone.

"When are you coming back? I’d like to treat you to something, okay?"

Holy shit! Is she serious?

Han Lie recalled her usual demeanor and felt it might be a bit much, so he decisively refused.

"Just focus on your work. Don’t bother with unnecessary things. I’m very busy today. That’s all!"

After hanging up, Han Lie called Chen Yanfei.

"I’m done with my work. Are you two still at the Humanities building?"

Chen Yanfei’s voice was bright and cheerful. "Of course not! We’re on Nanjing Road. Want to come?"

Han Lie hesitated.

Accompanying women shopping... The pain is secondary; the main issue is that it’s largely meaningless.

If you give her lots of good advice and ensure she has a great time, she’ll drag you along again next time. If you refuse, it’s a simple, "You don’t love me anymore."

If your skills are lacking and you just offer typical clueless-guy complaints, she indeed won’t ask you again, but she’ll be angry with you.

If you have money and are willing to spend it on her, your legs will suffer.

If you don’t have money to buy things for her, your little brother goes on an extended vacation.

Basically, there’s no right way to do it. It’s best not to go at all.

Chen Yanfei sensed Han Lie’s hesitation and suddenly started to wheedle, "Come on, come on! I just saw a suit jacket that would look amazing on you... Good boy, hurry over. Big sister will buy you new clothes!"

Damn!

Can’t resist! I really can’t!

Han Lie knew he had little room to refuse but still decided to make a last stand to bargain for something.

"I can come, but you two have to wear black stockings!"

Faced with such a shameless request, Chen Yanfei remained perfectly calm. "It’s not convenient for me, but Xiang Xiang can! Black, white, gray, fishnet—take your pick!"

Damn!

Han Lie’s blood rushed to his head.

"Alright, I’ll be there right away!"

Ding Xiang, hearing her name, turned around in confusion, looking innocently at Chen Yanfei. "Was that Lie? What about white and gray?"

Chen Yanfei replied nonchalantly, "The tough guy said he wants to get you a gift, probably a doll or something. He asked if you prefer black, white, or gray."

Ding Xiang’s eyes lit up. She thought about it seriously for a moment, then asked timidly, "Can’t it be pink? Why does it have to be so plain..."

An image of a pair of slender legs in pink fishnet stockings flashed through Chen Yanfei’s mind, and she couldn’t help but burst out laughing, covering her mouth.