Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 600 - 266 Are You Worthy?

Audacious! Utterly audacious!

The audience fell silent for a moment, then suddenly erupted.

Two-fifths of them applauded and cheered fervently, while another two-fifths clapped along, bewildered and hardly grasping what had just happened. The remaining fifth felt their defenses completely crumble.

Han Lie's attitude displayed a kind of "confidence" that most people found hard to grasp, a confidence bordering on utter arrogance.

Just brag if you want to, but what's with suddenly tearing into people like you're superior? All because Li Zican questioned you with a hint of hostility?!

Yes, the reason was that simple.

Han Lie keenly sensed that too many people were unconvinced, resentful, and intensely skeptical. So, he adjusted his approach on the fly, deliberately making his speech more confrontational.

His educational background was a significant drawback. Ordinarily, the "heaven's favored children," those unseasoned by the harsh realities of the world, would struggle to respect him.

Students from Fudan and Jiaotong Universities might not have displayed such overt hostility, but SISU (Shanghai International Studies University) was different—

One is our university, the other a subordinate private college. We share the same "Shanghai International Studies University" name, but the quality of students is worlds apart! We should be the ones looking down on you, but now it's completely turned on its head...

Many people couldn't accept that.

Han Lie realized this. So, he condescendingly asked, "I'm already this incredible, and I'll be even more so in the future. What can you do but applaud?"

Some people grew even more resentful, while others were completely won over by his sheer audacity.

When dealing with young people, being a bit audacious, direct, and straightforward is often more effective.

Moreover, Han Lie wasn't some brute who only knew how to wield a big stick. He always balanced toughness with gentleness—the classic carrot-and-stick approach.

After his tirade, he smiled and began to win over and divide the students.

"There's no rush for fixed-income investments. From now until the index truly begins to move, we have plenty of time.

Today is Saturday. If all goes well, my fund will officially begin building its positions next Monday or Tuesday. Students interested in the stock market can follow along. This is genuine practical experience and training.

I can't give you specific stock tickers, but we can briefly discuss the strategy.

Come on, are there any students who have researched high-potential market sectors? Raise your hands, let me see. We can compare our insights."

The students hesitated for a moment, but gradually, thirty or forty arms went up.

Most were senior students from the finance department.

Some disliked Han Lie, some admired his achievements, and others hoped to learn something. These were all perfectly normal reactions.

Divide and conquer. Win over one group, pressure another. Eventually, they would all become compliant.

Han Lie casually pointed to a male student in the third row, and a student council member hurriedly passed him a microphone.

The caliber of SISU students was indeed different. After the young man stood up, he spoke confidently and articulately, "Professor Han, in my personal judgment, the mobile gaming trend hasn't run its full course yet..."

When he finished, Han Lie clapped lightly twice and praised, "Clear logic, sound reasoning, articulate presentation. Very impressive."

The university leaders in the front row nodded with satisfaction. The young man's classmates and friends applauded enthusiastically, and the previously somewhat tense, confrontational atmosphere gradually eased.

Han Lie truly knew how to work a crowd.

Then, he began to summarize from a broader perspective.

"Today, as we discuss the future here on campus, it might be difficult for everyone to clearly perceive it, but we are, in fact, living through a miraculous era of profound transformation.

If we could leap into the river of time, suspend ourselves mid-air to look back at the past and gaze toward the future, you would all see the currents of our era accelerating.

What is this new era called?

The Mobile Internet Era.

To be precise, 2011 marked the true dawn of the mobile internet. The iPhone 4S was released, Android rose to prominence, Xiaomi was born, people flocked to Weibo to follow celebrities, and WeChat began its gradual, viral spread...

As smartphones rapidly proliferated, the mobile internet became a 'blue ocean' for entrepreneurship.

And this year, specifically, is the year that will sound the clarion call for the explosive growth of the mobile internet.

The reason is simple: 4G is about to be fully deployed. The initial rollout will cover 16 pilot cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Some of you, with the latest smartphones, may have already experienced the speed of this new era—

It's an entirely new experience, 8 to 10 times faster in every respect than the PC era.

I'm not just talking about network speed. I'm referring to the convenience, high density, and comprehensive reach of information dissemination, as well as the revolutionary changes in entertainment and interaction.

Mobile gaming is just one facet. It's a vital part of the Mobile Internet Era, with immense potential, but it's not the only one.

So, you're right to see potential in mobile gaming.

But it's not entirely accurate.

After a certain 'darling' stock was massively hyped, it's now difficult to reignite investor passion for the pure mobile gaming concept. Smart money won't try to create a second such hype story in the same area.

If you broaden your perspective to the entire 4G ecosystem, you'll discover that related upstream and downstream sectors—like smart devices, information security, and network services—offer more compelling investment themes. These areas have greater potential and can more easily capture investor enthusiasm.

Please take a seat.

Oh, what's your name? Would you be interested in interning at my company?"

When Han Lie asked this final question, the young man's face lit up with delighted surprise, and a murmur of astonishment rippled through the other students.

"Professor Han, my name is Chen Zetao. I'm a junior in the finance department. When internships begin in the latter half of the year, I would be thrilled to learn and gain experience at your company!"

Chen Zetao's attitude changed dramatically, showing utmost respect and enthusiasm.