Be reborn and be happy to the fullest

The Chinese restaurant that Han Xiaozhou recommended to Li Shuo was actually the same as most of the restaurants Li Shuo had experienced before: it had gorgeous decorations and some localized dishes. It might have retained some Chinese flavors, but it was actually quite different from the restaurants in China.

Of course, "eating together" is just the surface of socializing. Li Shuo would never be foolish enough to criticize the Chinese food here. On the contrary, he even picked out some commendable aspects and praised them.

"Hehe, I'm glad you like it, President. Actually, I haven't been here that often. I only realized today that there aren't even any private rooms. Hmm, if we run into any fans later, President, you'll have to help me shield them..."

Han Xiaozhou smiled broadly and spoke casually, but there was actually a hint of coquetry and a desire to take credit.

Li Shuo listened attentively and found it quite agreeable. While waiting for their meal, he quietly brought up the core issue:
"...Judging from your reputation alone, Ms. Han, you are certainly qualified to be the spokesperson for any company, but the financial field requires a certain level of expertise, and you don't have that kind of experience..."

"I do not have a relevant resume, but Chairman, you can take a look. Samsung Bank, insurance companies, and SK Asset Management, which of them are endorsed by people with investment interests? Most of them hire celebrities, don't they? And if I may be frank, many of them have less influence than me."

In private conversations, not only did they become more direct in their speech, but they also became less reserved. Knowing that the moment was crucial, Han Xiaozhou boldly looked directly at Li Shuo and leaned closer to him while speaking, revealing large expanses of her fair and smooth chest to him.

Li Shuo didn't pretend to be a gentleman; instead, he smiled knowingly and said softly, "Ms. Han, Shuoguo Financial's standards are different from other companies..."

This seemed to imply that she hadn't put in enough effort, and Han Xiaozhou hesitated. After all, she was just here to visit today and hadn't even thought about vying for a spokesperson position before coming.

"Look, it's Han Hyo-joo and her rumored boyfriend."

Just then, a low gasp came from the side. With his keen hearing, Li Shuo immediately heard the clicking of cameras. Both he and Han Xiaozhou's expressions changed slightly. The latter almost jumped up in panic, but Li Shuo held his hand down and calmly said, "They've already seen us, even taken pictures. What we need to do now isn't panic, but stay calm..."

Han Xiaozhou understood immediately. She took a deep breath, her previously protruding buttocks returned to their original position, and then, turning her head towards the direction from which the sound had come, she muttered in an annoyed voice, "This time I didn't think things through. The scandal broke out just yesterday, and today I still managed to be so careless as to come to a crowded place like this..."

Lee Seok raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised, because from his perspective, it was obvious that Han Hyo-joo was trying to seduce him, just like Nam Gyu-ri, who couldn't wait to expose their relationship.

Seeing that Han Xiaozhou's expression didn't seem fake, Li Shuo's "go with the flow" attitude cooled down considerably, and he casually asked, "What scandal?"

"Oh right, Chairman, you woke up late and haven't heard your secretary's report yet, have you? The photos of us at the dessert shop yesterday have been leaked, and many unscrupulous media outlets are sensationalizing them today..."

"Oh, that's how it is"

Li Shuo suddenly realized that he remembered his instructions to Han Enqing and knew that the source of the leak was probably the secretary's office.

"President, what should we do now? Is there any way to stop those people from taking pictures?"

Han Xiaozhou looked at Li Shuo with her last hope. Yesterday's situation was more serious than today's. It was Li Shuo's bodyguard who stopped the paparazzi. Although the photos were eventually leaked, Han Xiaozhou had read the gossip this morning. The leaked photos were actually quite ordinary and wouldn't have much impact on her reputation.

"Number 3, first send someone to block the entrances and exits, then check how many people are taking pictures..."

Li Shuo turned his head slightly and gave an instruction to Number 3, who was not far behind him. Before the latter could respond, he added, "Well, if you find a lot of people, don't forcibly stop them, so as not to cause a public incident."

"Yes"

After number 3 left, Li Shuo apologized to Han Xiaozhou, saying, "There are many customers dining here. If we forcibly block the exit, it might cause a negative impact..."

"I understand, thank you, Chairman," Han Xiaozhou nodded quickly, but he was somewhat disappointed.

"Actually, Ms. Han, why don't you think about it from a different perspective: we're just friends, having a meal together is perfectly normal, isn't it? Besides, we're discussing serious business right now..."

"Serious business?" Han Xiaozhou was taken aback, then immediately showed a look of surprise: "You mean..."

Li Shuo smiled and said, "That's right. If the media hypes up today's situation, we can take the opportunity to announce that I am inviting you to be the spokesperson for South Korea's Shuoguo Financial."

He has a very precise grasp of people's hearts: Han Xiaozhou's hesitation just now was obviously because he was pushed to the limit. Since that's the case, it's better to give him some benefits. After all, his interest in Han Xiaozhou is greater than that in Nan Guili.

"That's wonderful! Thank you, Chairman..."

As a typical person obsessed with fame and fortune, Han Xiaozhou's spirit and energy underwent a dramatic transformation in the next moment. A radiant smile spread across her beautiful face, and her eyes, as she looked at Li Shuo, were both bright and alluring. Perhaps out of excitement, or perhaps intentionally, she placed her hand directly on the back of Li Shuo's hand and shook it, saying:

"Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Although I'm not in the finance industry, rest assured, from today onwards, I will definitely work hard to learn about finance. By the way, I'm willing to hand over all of my endorsement fee to Shuoguo Finance for management..."

Based on Shuoguo Financial's current rate of return, each additional unit of principal collected will generate a certain amount of profit after a few months, and a portion of this profit only needs to be given to the client. If calculated this way, then Shuoguo Financial will not only be satisfied with the investment funds Han Xiaozhou entrusted, but will actually earn even more!
Thinking of this, Li Shuo looked at Han Xiaozhou with increasing satisfaction. He nodded and said, "Very good. I can also make a promise to Miss Han privately: if there is any loss in the money you invested in Shuoguo Financial, I will personally make up for it in full."

This rare show of respect from Chairman Li made Han Xiaozhou's eyes crinkle into crescents. She felt every pore on her body open up, and the weight loss process felt incredibly comfortable. She smiled and covered her mouth, laughing, "Hehe, when did Chairman Li become so... well, it's a bit uncomfortable for me to talk like that!"

"Because it's a commitment to the company's important clients! I don't let personal feelings interfere with company business."

Li Shuo first spoke seriously, then smiled and said, "Of course, it's also based on personal friendship that I made such an outrageous promise—you should have heard that companies that deal in financial investments never promise 'guaranteed principal'!"

"So, what kind of personal friendship is it?"

When it comes to discussing cooperation, Han Xiaozhou isn't an expert, but when it comes to personal feelings, she immediately blinks and looks at Li Shuo as he launches his "attack."

Li Shuo wasn't some naive, innocent boy. He blinked and asked, "What kind of relationship do you think it is?"

"I don't think what it is is important. What's important is what the president thinks, right?"

"No, it's very important."

"Does the president mean that whatever I think the relationship is, that's what the relationship is?"

Lee Seok smiled but remained silent, while Han Hyo-joo blurted out, "What if I wanted you to be closer to me than to Nam Gyu-ri?"

"Here?"

"what?"

Li Shuo leaned closer to her and whispered, "If you're sure, I can prove to you right here that our relationship is closer than Nam Gyu-ri's."

"How... can I prove it..."

Han Xiaozhou spoke softly, with a slight stutter. She was genuinely nervous because she felt she was being flirted with by this man. This kind of tug-of-war between a man and a woman was really intoxicating, especially for a smart person like her: she was not easily moved, but once she was, she would be completely captivated!

"Boom"

Li Shuo pressed his lips directly onto Han Xiaozhou's red lips, and at that very moment, a chorus of gasps erupted from the surrounding crowd:

"Look!"

"They really are boyfriend and girlfriend!"

"Daaa, the rumors from this morning were actually true!"

Han Xiaozhou's delicate body shuddered, her arms already pressed against Li Shuo's chest, but she immediately felt Li Shuo's "firm advance," his large tongue directly enveloping her pink little tongue...

Well, things have already gotten to this point, and the photos of us kissing have probably already been taken. So what's the point of struggling? Besides, things seem pretty good now. On one hand, I've achieved my goal of stealing my best friend Nam Gyu-ri's boyfriend, and on the other hand, it seems to be helpful to my career. Lee Seok is indeed an excellent romantic partner.

Upon thinking of this, Han Xiaozhou gently closed her eyes, and after passively responding for 10 seconds, her arms unconsciously wrapped around Li Shuo's neck...

Finally, getting close to this K-pop star turned out to be even more difficult than I imagined!
This was Li Shuo's thought, because Nam Gyu-ri gave him the impression that she was "easy to get", so his previous idea about Han Hyo-joo was that she would come when called. But he didn't expect that the two of them would go through so many rounds of back and forth, until this time, driven by various factors, he finally got his wish!

Moreover, Han Hyo-joo only "gave in" half-heartedly, unlike Nam Gyu-ri, who was so charmed by Lee Seok that she almost wanted to push him back.

About three minutes later, a slightly drowsy Han Xiaozhou suddenly felt something was missing. She opened her eyes and muttered with some dissatisfaction, "President~"

Lee Seok, who had released Han Hyo-joo, chuckled to himself and whispered, "There are too many fans here. The security personnel are almost out of control. Let's leave first..."

Han Xiaozhou was startled, completely unprepared for his loss of composure. Looking to the side, he discovered that Number 3, along with five security personnel, had somehow positioned themselves a short distance in front of them. In front of them, countless cell phones were pointed at him. Han Xiaozhou could even imagine the completely lost, lewd expression on his face when Li Shuo had just kissed him… (End of Chapter)