Reborn with Consumption System

Chapter 1003 - 405: Not Taking Advantage of the Opportunity Is Unforgivable (Part 3)

His ambitious first venture was all set, but he urgently lacked a market expert like Han Lie."Mr. Han, I spoke too deeply despite our shallow acquaintance."

Yu Ping’an immediately changed his tone, then raised his glass full of wine.

"Come on, let’s not discuss that. I’m very pleased to meet you, let’s toast, and we’ll talk more later."

Han Lie’s expression softened slightly, he joined in a drink, and then Yu Ping’an and his friends stayed, beginning various idle (probing) chats.

Of course, Brother Lie wouldn’t leave any gaps to exploit.

The whole time he was perfunctory, looking disinterested in diving deep into conversation.

Until Fang Yuan helped by praising Yu Ping’an, bringing up Mr. Yu’s Yunfeng Fund.

"Oh? Your father is a partner of Mr. Ma?"

Han Lie’s eyes lit up, very clearly seen by Yu Ping’an, who asked with surprise: "I’ve always wanted to set up a private equity investment fund, but while the money is easy to raise, projects are hard to find. I wonder, Brother Ping’an, can you teach me something?"

Yu Ping’an was overjoyed.

So it’s my home game now?!

As long as you need something, I’m not afraid of you asking for too much; I’m only afraid you won’t want anything at all!

Yu Ping’an immediately perked up and "kindly" started to explain the rules of equity investment to Han Lie.

"Equity investment, whether it’s early-stage VC or mid-to-late stage PE, is essentially the same—giving money to people who can make money.

There are three difficulties in this.

First, how to identify if someone can make money?

Second, if it’s easy to identify, then surely there will be others eager to give them money, how do we persuade them to accept ours?

Third, once they accept it, what help do we provide to accelerate their growth, and when should we profit and exit?

The story of Xiaochao investing in QQ and exiting early, I’m sure you’ve heard of it, Mr. Han.

Actually, it’s a typical case of doing nothing right, making money by luck, and then losing it all with skill in selling poorly.

Equity investment sounds like a very simple matter: we give money, cast a net, and if we catch a big fish, we hit the jackpot.

But it’s not like that, failing to pick the right projects, controlling costs badly, failing to see the future clearly, every little problem can lead to failure, losing money faster than Wanda selling houses to make money..."

You even brought up Wang Dashao?

I really didn’t expect that...

Han Lie laughed inwardly but appeared cautious on the surface, nodding in agreement.

"Indeed, every field has its specialization. As sharp as I am in the financial market, I am equally dull in equity investment. This field is worth my utmost effort to learn."

It doesn’t matter if you’re dull, I’m here!

Yu Ping’an realized he’d found the key to dealing with Han Lie, feeling exceptionally pleased.

"No worries, everyone has areas they don’t understand. Modern society emphasizes division of labor and cooperation, pooling efforts for mutual gain. Mr. Han, for areas you’re not familiar with, I can provide learning opportunities."

"This..."

Dog Lie hesitated realistically.

"Isn’t this too much trouble?"

"Hey, don’t say that." Yu Ping’an waved his hand, being magnanimous.

"Honestly, I feel a natural connection with you and am very eager to learn the logic of the stock market from you. We each have strengths and weaknesses, naturally making us partners.

On my side, I can offer Mr. Han learning opportunities, practical opportunities, and even introduce some experts with extensive experience in equity investment.

Correspondingly, my company is working on quantification, encountering some problems, and we really need Mr. Han’s help...

This mutually beneficial thing shouldn’t be a burden!"

Han Lie’s stomach almost burst with laughter; he really didn’t expect things to go so smoothly.

I haven’t even put in effort, and you’ve already offered the gift...

It’s not that Yu Ping’an is too naive; on the contrary, he’s very shrewd and outstanding.

But the issue is... Yu Ping’an’s 25 years are genuinely 25 years, perhaps with more family education than his peers.

But Han Lie’s 20 years aren’t truly 20.

Past life experiences, hacked intelligence, Oscar-worthy acting, master-level psychology skills, high-level training...

Which of these isn’t a BUG?!

Even a top lawyer like Liu Minghao couldn’t resist, so why would Yu Ping’an?

Suppressing the laugh bubbling inside, Dog Lie displayed a look of confusion.

"Practical opportunities? Interesting... Brother Yu, just tell me, does Yunfeng Fund have any projects I can get involved with, to take the first step?

If you could help me in this regard, my company is working on a quantitative strategy, and it’s not impossible for me to share it with you...

But, if I may be blunt, I have invested considerably in this, and its potential value is likely far greater than you imagine..."

The leverage is up, it’s up!

Dog Lie’s lever, raised high, ready to strike Yu Ping’an hard at any moment.

But the funniest thing is, Yu Ping’an didn’t see it that way; he really believed Han Lie’s nonsense.

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Couldn’t settle down to write during the day, a bit late...