She simply smiled at Gao Diaomao's lavish praise, completely unmoved by it.
Her gaze was focused yet devoid of aggression as she looked at Han Lie, waiting for this young man to decide how to initiate their first encounter.
Han Lie understood her intent, and his smile widened noticeably.
"What did you study, Sister Xue? I'm a poor student, but I don't particularly admire 'top students.' Most people are focused only because they have no other choice. But for a beautiful girl like you, Sister Xue, to be able to settle down and study diligently all the way to a Ph.D. at Fudan University is truly rare and commands respect. President Gao's high praise must stem from a similar admiration, wouldn't you agree?"
"Ah, yes! Exactly! So true!"
Gao Diaomao imdiately clapped and shook his head, sighing with boundless admiration.
"Mr. Han, you've put it perfectly! You've voiced exactly what I've been thinking! I, Old Gao, am a man of shallow learning, a half-baked scholar. I always felt Little Xue was exceptional but could never quite articulate why. Now, after hearing your insightful words, my long-standing confusion has been cleared up! This calls for a toast!"
Good heavens, his flattery is so polished it could be published! What kind of shallow learning is that?!
Gao Diaomao was laying it on so thick that even his own son seed unable to watch, standing awkwardly beside Bai Yuqiu and forcing a stiff, foolish grin.
However, Bai Yuxue, the one being praised, rely responded to the question calmly, not uttering an extra word.
"Mr. Han, I majored in accounting for my undergraduate degree and statistics for my master's. For my doctorate, I switched to probability theory and mathematical statistics. I've also self-studied so finance and business managent on the side."
Damn! Another top-tier career woman in the making?!
Granted, Fudan University isn't as prestigious as Harvard—the gap is quite significant. But the thing is, Bai Yuxue is only twenty-three and already pursuing her Ph.D., putting her on a similar trajectory to Tang Xintian, who graduated from Harvard with a Master's in Managent at twenty-one. Moreover, she's the epito of the new era's ideal: a versatile talent with a multidisciplinary background! Accounting leans towards applied humanities, while statistics and probability are hardcore science subjects. Add to that her studies in finance and business managent, which are economics-focused, and she's clearly the making of a top-tier CEO!
In his previous life, did she ever manage to make a na for herself? Han Lie had no idea. There were far too many businesses in Magic Capital; he hadn't even recognized all the CEOs in the securities industry, let alone heard of Bai Yuxue. Without a strong background and being so beautiful, one could only imagine how difficult Bai Yuxue's career path must have been. But what if she were given a platform? How far could she go?
Suddenly, a strong impulse surged through Han Lie—recruit her! Utilize her talents to the fullest! Have her manage everything for ! He craved Tang Xintian but dared not make a move. Sister Da Tang wasn't soone just anyone could afford to employ. One misstep, and he might end up making her the boss's wife, forever tying himself to her influential family. But Bai Yuxue was different; she was a top-tier, naturally gifted chief steward!
So, Han Lie seized the opportunity to ask, "Forgive my presumption, Sister Xue, but do you have any thoughts regarding your future career? My company is currently in a phase where we are desperately seeking talent, and there are many opportunities available."
At these words, Bai Yuqiu was consud by envy. To work alongside the 'little wolf,' manage his affairs, and receive rewards whenever... She wouldn't trade it even for the life of an immortal! Suddenly, she began to silently curse herself for being so useless and looked at her younger sister with eager anticipation. Little Xue, it seems my dreams can only be fulfilled by you... Once you climb to a high position in the company, it would be perfectly reasonable for your older sister to occasionally bring you so nourishing black chicken and abalone soup, right?!
Unfortunately, Bai Yuxue remained unmoved and politely declined.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Han, but for now, I must focus on my studies. It's not yet the ti for to decide on my future."
Looking into her serene eyes, Han Lie finally understood the aning of 'graceful on the outside, wise on the inside.' In the Bai family, one of her parents must be a master of double entendres, and it wouldn't be surprising if the other excelled at allegorical sayings and witty rhys. Their family upbringing was simply incredible! Bai Yuxue's use of double entendres was much more direct and to the point than her sister's refined subtlety, and she clearly knew how to grasp the core issue. What did she an by 'not yet the ti for to decide on my future'? An outsider wouldn't understand a thing, but soone with a keen mind would grasp it all instantly!
And so, you see, Gao Diaomao's eyebrows shot up instantly; he was quite irritated by Bai Yuxue's failure to appreciate the gesture.
Gao Shen also found it hard to understand. How much is academia worth? Isn't it better to quickly cozy up to Han Lie?
This naive young man, Gao Shen, might be a bit foolish, but he was keenly aware of the vast chasm between himself and Han Lie—a gap so enormous he didn't even dare to dream of surpassing it. He was only focused on leeching whatever benefits he could.
So, he quietly nudged his wife, Bai Yuqiu, in the back.
Then he whispered, "Yuqiu, try to persuade Little Xue..."
Bai Yuqiu was about to shake her head instinctively, but Gao Shen quickly added a condition: "An Hermès bag for each of you!"
Done deal! Leave it to !
Bai Yuqiu imdiately made an "OK" gesture and whispered back, "Don't worry, watch !"
I've just learned so many things; surely one of them will be useful... COUGH, COUGH!
She looked up at Han Lie, preparing to make her move at the right opportunity.
My husband personally asked to do this. Chatting a bit with the 'little wolf' to build a connection—how perfectly reasonable!
However, Han Lie didn't even glance at her. He just smiled easily and then waved his hand magnanimously.
"Alright, this is ultimately a mutual choice. I'll do my best to ensure Sister Xue carefully considers our company when she's ready to make her decision. President Gu, shall we take our seats?"
"Yes, yes!"
Gu Yong finally erged from the background and enthusiastically invited, "Co, everyone, let's take our seats and raise our glasses to thank Mr. Han for gracing us with his presence!"
The banquet began, and it was showti.
Everyone was putting on an act; now it was just a matter of seeing who was more skilled...
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