"What sophistry have I used?!"

Han Lie felt extremely wronged, took the change from the cashier, and stomped away furiously.

"I can't be bothered to argue with you, victim complex!"

I'm out of here! When all else fails, retreat is the best option!

Han Lie's actions were very timely and decisive. However, since Pan Ge was ready for a showdown, there was no way she would let him off so easily.

She grabbed Han Lie's arm, both hands winding around it, clinging on firmly.

"You know what role you played in this, and I have a pretty good idea too. Flee? How long can you hide? Where can you hide?"

Han Lie was utterly at a loss.

He walked to the roadside, turned to face her, and asked helplessly, "What exactly do you want? I'm in a hurry to exercise; I'm going to be late."

"It's not what I want, it's what you want," Pan Ge said, looking up, her smile growing deeper and deeper.

"Today, I asked my mom about it, and she said my dad has handed over the stock account to you, for a fee."

"So, what about it?"

Han Lie frowned, his mind racing.

He had many guesses but still felt like he couldn't quite figure out the Pan Ge in front of him.

Black-hearted White Lotus suddenly laying all her cards on the table... She certainly has no small intentions.

"So?"

She flashed a radiant smile. "So now you're a scumbag I have completely wrapped around my finger..."

"Heh!"

Han Lie had just let out a cold laugh when Pan Ge interrupted him.

"You're so smart, why not guess—what if I just come clean to my parents and explain my relationship with Xi Luting? What do you think the outcome would be?"

"Whatever happens, happens. Worst case, I'll return the stock account to Uncle Pan. What's that got to do with me?"

Han Lie stubbornly retorted, gambling on Pan Ge not knowing about the 500,000 "daughter-wooing fund."

If she knew, today would certainly be an utter defeat, with no chance of escape. More than 150,000 of that 500,000 had already been spent, and he had no way to return it. Only if she was unaware would he have a way out.

"Still playing tough, are we?"

Pan Ge's eyes suddenly flashed, her smile filled with profound implication.

"It has nothing to do with you? Can you truly say you don't have any feelings for me? Can you truly say you don't need the opportunity my dad has provided you? Yes, you are talented, and you are still young. But as the great man said, 'seize the day, seize the hour,' you understand that, don't you? Miss this chance, and how long will you have to wait to establish another relationship of absolute trust and gain operational control over an account worth over three million?"

Her questions were profound.

However, Han Lie finally let out a huge sigh of relief.

The most crucial point—she doesn't know!

"Get to the point. What exactly do you want?"

Han Lie, putting on a masterful display of impatience, reached into his pocket for a tin of chewing gum. He tossed one piece into his mouth and began chewing furiously, an image of irritation and gloom.

Pan Ge's eyes became Wan Wan, revealing a particularly genuine smugness. She didn't look hateful or detestable; on the contrary, she looked quite adorable.

"I don't really want anything! Anyway, from now on, you're mine. If I tell you to deal with Xi Luting, you have to crush her. If I tell you to accompany me shopping, you'll have to ditch all those 'sisters' of yours. If you don't obey, I'll tell my family everything. You'd better pray you haven't muddied the waters. Once we confront each other, it'll be easy to uncover your misdeeds. If you've lied to my dad... I must remind you, Old Pan's temper isn't that great, oh!"

Sorry, I have to take back the 'adorable' remark. Do you deserve it? No, you don't!

Han Lie was infuriated. The whole scenario felt like an utter humiliation.

Reborn at over thirty with a system, and I'm going to be manipulated by a little brat like you?! I don't want your family's money, alright? Do you think I've just been fooling around all these years in the Jianghu?! I've never told a single lie to our dad from start to finish! Using the art of language, can that be called spreading rumors? It cannot! So your threat is worthless!

Just as Han Lie was about to explode, Pan Ge continued.

"But if you're obedient... dating isn't necessarily off the table. I'm already nineteen this year; it's indeed time I experienced romance. You might be a bit of a dog, but at least you're smart, and you seem competent enough... Additionally, my girlfriends and I have quite a lot of pocket money. We don't spend much; it's just sitting there. If your practical results are really impressive enough, I could give you all my pocket money and even introduce you to clients. Do you know how hard it is to start from scratch? With an initial capital of 100,000, you'd need to make a 100-fold return just to earn 10,000,000. With a client's capital of 10,000,000, a threefold return would give you a profit of 10,000,000. You should know which is more worthwhile."

I know! My mind is damn well clear about that!

Han Lie's anger turned to delight; his mood suddenly brightened.

You should have said so earlier! If you'd said you were willing to pay up, would we have had such a huge misunderstanding?! Still, before completely surrendering to the power of money, I should really clarify.

"Be specific. How much pocket money do you actually have?"

"Huh?"

Pan Ge was momentarily stunned by the question.

Looking at Han Lie, who appeared extremely serious and calm, she thought he was truly an oddball.

She rolled her eyes. "Fine, wait while I calculate..."

Counting on her fingers, she began to mutter, "Equity in unlisted companies can't be touched. Listed company shares can be pledged up to thirty percent. Cars and houses under my name are definitely off-limits. Fixed deposits can be converted to proportionate loans. Financial products can be sold off easily... Plus the spending money in my bank account..."

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