Can following the rules be called rebirth?

Chapter 165, Section 163: Consumption
On the other side, Zhou Mingyuan, whose talent was limited, was openly strolling around with his assistant.

"Let's go with this one, it's nice."

"Autumn is the season for wearing stockings. I recommend you choose this 30D one. It's the darkest color and the thickness is just right. When you wear it, it's like you're adding shadow to your legs, making them look super slim! Especially for your figure, it won't look cheap at all."

Inside the Balenciaga boutique in a shopping mall in Wuhan.

The saleswoman stared wide-eyed at a young couple not far away, her lips trembling slightly as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

what's the situation?
This boy is so professional!
"Really?"

He Min happily accepted the stockings Zhou Mingyuan handed her, her watery eyes lifting up again.

"That's right! This handsome guy next to you is clearly an expert. Autumn is the season when stockings transition from light to thick. I suggest you choose velvet or thicker core-spun stockings. They look especially beautiful with trench coats, sweaters, and long skirts, and suit your style perfectly!"

The female sales assistant immediately took over, nodding vigorously as she began her introduction.

"Okay, stop agonizing over it, this is it."

"But."

He Min glanced at the price tag on the stockings and her heart skipped a beat.

"Hello, please wrap up these black ones, and also the polka dot ones, please settle them together."

Zhou Mingyuan didn't have that much patience.

Pretending to be a rich woman is quite an interesting thing.

Under the guise of pretending to be a rich woman, Zhou Mingyuan simply gave his inseparable assistant a completely new outfit from head to toe.

"That's about enough, Mr. Zhou, I'm getting embarrassed~"

"Cut the nonsense."

Zhou Mingyuan, looking quite energetic, let He Min follow closely behind him carrying large and small bags, and talked to himself.

"Since you're in this position, your image represents my reputation."

"Just change it because I told you to!"

".OK."

He Min was silent for a few seconds, then took a deep breath, and a smile returned to her face.

Changing seasons is indeed a necessity for women.

If Zhou Mingyuan hadn't insisted on dragging her shopping, she definitely wouldn't have had the confidence to spend all her newly earned salary on clothes.

She originally thought that coming to the mall to shop was just a formality.

She took a few symbolic photos and tried to get some invoices, all in preparation for her next move—a scheme Shen Yunrong used to fish for him during the conversation.

But as you stroll around...
He Min realized that Zhou Mingyuan was serious.

He genuinely wanted his assistant to always maintain a sophisticated and sexy image.

That's right, every moment.

Fishing was just a pretense; his real purpose was to pick out clothes.

At first, He Min felt embarrassed, but when she visited the third shop, she could only reluctantly agree.

Listening to the boss is always the right thing to do; the boss's judgment is always the best choice.

Because she had been persuaded by Zhou Mingyuan countless times.

For a while, Zhou Mingyuan casually treated her like a personal assistant.

Her eyes gradually became only on Zhou Mingyuan, and her world gradually consisted only of President Zhou's various strange orders.

She worked and strived for President Zhou, not only in the office but also wherever Zhou Mingyuan needed her.

Because of this, He Min, as the first person close to Zhou Mingyuan to discover his multi-tasking, was also responsible for helping him plan his schedule.

The more you know, the more work you take on.

Those who can do more work!

Meanwhile, since Jieyou Media officially received the entrepreneurship fund from Nanhu University, He Min has taken on another task.

In a dignified and elegant manner, break down the MCN project and explain it to the leaders.

Although He Min often stays at Mingli Law Firm, she has a background in media company operations and experience as the president of the Nanhu University Student Union.

She not only has a good personal relationship with the school leaders, but she can also talk about the project in great detail.

So in the past few days, as an official staff member of Jieyou Media, she has been frequently appearing at the municipal government meeting with school leaders.

Under the boss's personal guidance, He Min's already outstanding image and temperament have become even more striking, and now she has seen a lot of the world.

As a typical case of mass entrepreneurship and innovation in universities, Jieyou Media has received high attention from the city, with several leaders from various departments attending the briefing.

During her presentation, He Min naturally impressed everyone with her insightful remarks and impressive skills.

As the spokesperson for Nanhu University's entrepreneurship project, he brought great honor to the university.

Standing under the lights and becoming the center of attention, He Min thoroughly satisfied her vanity.

She wore a white dress and smiled radiantly.

Together with President Zhou, we visited government offices, met with the Youth League Committee, and attended a symposium at the National Development and Reform Commission. Holding a remote control, we lit up the PowerPoint presentation and explained new media theories that earned the approval and praise of the leaders.

"How about this one, Mr. Zhou?"

I've lost count of how many shops this is today.

He Min walked out of the dressing room, turned around, and met Zhou Mingyuan's scrutinizing gaze.

"You're pretty good. Your aesthetic sense has improved."

Zhou Mingyuan sat on a chair in the waiting area and looked over with a smile.

Simple yet outstanding, that was his first impression.

He Min looked stunning in a simple yet elegant satin bodycon dress.

It is entirely professional blue, without any unnecessary patterns.

Her supple waist and body curves are showcased solely through the perfectly fitted, one-piece tailoring.

However, the fabric of this garment is very stiff, especially around the waist; if you are not slim enough, it will definitely spoil the look.

Fortunately, He Min has always been very strict with herself.

She's the kind of woman who'd rather work overtime at night than eat, and who secretly puts effort into sculpting her figure.

Therefore, the area below the collar is the core of her elegance.

My assistant chose a thin bra today.

A pair of mountain peaks are nestled naturally and gracefully within, swaying slightly, as if standing between a mature woman and a green peach, exuding an indescribable charm.

To match the dress, she specially changed into the strappy high heels she had just bought.

The shoes actually only have three diagonal striped straps, and the calves and ankles are all white, showing outside the hem of the skirt.

Why do I say your aesthetic sense has improved?

"Because the style of this dress goes perfectly with your light makeup today."

"OK, pack it up, this is the one."

Zhou Mingyuan snapped his fingers and stood up.

Upon hearing that she would be accompanying her boss out in the afternoon, He Min didn't even take a nap and meticulously crafted a textbook-perfect light makeup look for the workplace.

She applied a light layer of foundation without leaving a trace, and her eyebrows and lips were slightly outlined, giving the impression of a natural makeup look. However, upon closer inspection, one could discover subtle details that revealed her effortless style.

It's no wonder that Zhou Mingyuan, contrary to his usual behavior, praised him.

Exquisite, absolutely exquisite.

Even He Min herself felt a strange joy after shopping all afternoon.

No woman can resist the temptation to become so exquisite and beautiful.

This is the most difficult change for me to let go of since I met Zhou Mingyuan.

Because this requires not only enough money, but also enough taste.

Most importantly, having a thorough understanding of every detail about women.

Clothing, makeup, accessories, shoes, fashion, and styling.
He even knows a lot about stockings; he's incredibly professional.

Whether intentional or unintentional, President Zhou was always pushing him from behind.

Whether it's coercion or being forced, it all pushes me to strive forward and become a better version of myself.

Sometimes, she couldn't believe that she could become so exquisite and beautiful.

Inside the dressing room, He Min gazed at her elegant reflection in the mirror, a faint blush creeping onto her cheeks.

Is this still me?
Yes, it was definitely me who was right.

For the entire afternoon, Zhou Mingyuan practically transformed himself into a Barbie doll. Changing clothes, gesturing, and meticulously dressing up.

He Min was both shy and surprised, yet she had to admit a fact.

Although...
The boss's style of doing things is always arbitrary and unreasonable, and his private life is a mess. He has no patience for female subordinates and is a complete scumbag.

But as long as you stay by his side, you're definitely making a profit!
Whether it's Du Jianuo or myself, everyone's income, temperament, knowledge, and perspective...
It's more than just traveling a thousand miles a day.
She could secretly complain about Mr. Zhou's womanizing ways in relationships, or argue that his aesthetic sense was too limited in certain aspects.

Ke Hemin could never hate the version of herself that he had changed.

She absolutely adored her exquisite and captivating reflection in the mirror.

Sometimes, even when she wakes up from a dream, He Min will recall that summer night when she was toasting and applying for a job at a noisy barbecue stall, mustering the greatest courage of her life.

She knew perfectly well what was going on.

The most valuable thing about this experience was neither the promising future of the legal consulting firm nor the salary promises made by the boss.

It is not about yourself, but about growing and improving every day.

It means being able to stay close to the real big shots, like an octopus, firmly grasping opportunities and absorbing knowledge and nourishment.

Not everyone has this opportunity.

From the shyness I felt when I first joined the company, to now...

He Min couldn't even imagine it.

If one day, Mr. Zhou loses interest in giving me guidance.

Will these opportunities still be available to me?
She couldn't think of an answer.

The shopping trip is finally over.

He Min carefully stuffed the invoice into her handbag, and then put the bags of her spoils into the Buick van one by one.

"Mr. Zhou, shall we go back to the company?"

The driver opened the driver's side door, fastened his seatbelt, and asked.

"No rush. Drive towards Minzu Avenue. I remember there's a 4S store there."

Zhou Mingyuan leaned back in his seat, comfortably crossed his legs, and opened his phone.

"Ok."

He Min blinked, a big question mark appearing in her mind.

4S store?
It seems there's a 4S store near the school.

The minivan slowly weaved through the main roads, getting closer and closer to its destination.

He Min had to stand quite a distance before she could clearly see the huge logo on it.

Porsche.

"Are we...are we going to buy a car?"

He Min felt her throat go dry and involuntarily swallowed. She turned the corner and stopped nearby.

"Relax, just wander around for a bit."

Zhou Mingyuan smiled and patted his assistant on the shoulder before walking into the Porsche 4S store.

Having lived two lives, he naturally understood where He Min's nervousness and unease came from.

In fact, few girls can resist the allure of Porsche.

In the eyes of some girls in later generations, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have long been commonplace and ubiquitous, while Niu Ma Lun is too high and too far away, completely out of reach of daily life.

The Porsche, exuding prestige, has naturally become a developer of desires in contemporary society.

In the framework of evolutionary psychology, luxury cars are a signal amplifier for men to display their survival resources.

The Porsche brand will only take this amplifier a step further.

Studies show that men who drive Porsches are 300% more likely to be approached by women than men who drive ordinary cars.

"This is my first time in a place like this."

A salesman in a suit walked towards the two of them. He Min couldn't help but lean close to Zhou Mingyuan's ear and whisper something.

The process of growing up is also a process of demystifying certain things.

My first time entering a luxury store, my first time buying expensive clothes, my first time walking into a Porsche dealership.
In this society, vehicles are not only a tangible embodiment of the admiration for power, but also a physical extension of the allure of power.

Even the cinematic language repeatedly constructed in film and television dramas, such as Bao Yifan in "Ode to Joy" and the male lead in a certain legal drama, will deliberately film the scene of the president stepping out of the Porsche with his long legs.

"Hello, what kind of car are you planning to look at today?"

"Take a look at Pamela."

"Okay, this way please."

Without hesitation, the man tugged at He Min, who was staring blankly, signaling her to hurry up and follow.

Once you reach Mr. Zhou's level, you won't have any trouble making choices, whether it's buying a car or a house.

If you have money, buy it; if you don't, try harder.

Unlike middle-class people who have worked hard to save some money, he doesn't hesitate or waver in his mindset; he cares about cost-effectiveness.

The concept of "cost-effectiveness" can also be interpreted as "not having enough money."

Mr. Zhou's car purchase was executed with remarkable ease and grace.

Ask about available cars, choose a color, check the configuration, negotiate the price, and complete the paperwork.

Even the way the salesperson looked at him had a hint of something sparkling in their eyes.

This client looks young, and is tall and handsome.
What's even more captivating is his calm and collected demeanor, his decisive and efficient actions, and even the girl next to him who was clearly a follower and remained quiet throughout.

Every detail reflects this.

—The client is quite powerful!

Don't be fooled by all the excuses Zhou Mingyuan uses to pretend to be a rich woman and buy luxury cars to lure people in; he genuinely wants to buy a car.

In early November, Mingli Company achieved a successful start in its traffic business.

On the other hand, the original asset-light approach to connecting with financial companies has ushered in a new wave of fee settlements.

This is a real seven-figure sum of cash!

Although advertising costs money, paying salaries costs money, hiring costs money, and maintaining the operation of the salary system, there are too many ways to spend this million-plus yuan.

But he still wanted to buy it.

When you're young, you should live life to the fullest, what else can you do?
Should I delay gratification like in my past life and wait until I'm thirty to drive a luxury car?
Moreover, he has a large amount of cash in the stock market, which is more than enough to cover this reckless act.

So here he is.

A million or more is indeed a lot, but those who are into cars like the A8 and above know that there's really no other choice in this price range.

After going around in circles, most people only have three or four options to choose from.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Range Rover or Porsche Cayenne, and finally Panamera.

Let's start with Mercedes. The S-Class is truly excellent, there's no other choice.

Zhou Mingyuan ran this business in his previous life, so he naturally knew it very well.

The interior is luxurious and high-class, with unparalleled sound insulation.

But nine out of ten people who buy an S-Class need a personal driver.

On the one hand, because this thing is too long and wide, there is no driving pleasure in driving it on the road.

On the other hand, he is only eighteen years old and his presence is not enough to overshadow the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It's hard to say whether he will be mistaken for a driver.

A veto.

Then there's the Land Rover Range Rover, a favorite among wealthy men, construction foremen, and yoga pants enthusiasts from the surrounding counties.

With its square and rugged appearance, it can handle almost any daily driving scenario, whether it's going up mountains or down rivers.

But his temperament was completely different from that of the refined and gentle Zhou Mingyuan.

This car won't work either.

In the end, only two Porsche models remained: the Cayenne or the Panamera.

Zhou Mingyuan prefers the latter, the most successful combination of sedan and sports car.

With the looks and performance of a sports car combined with the driving comfort of a sedan, plus its consistently high resale value, it also enjoys a good reputation.

Porsche, as a symbol of social class, uses its design language as a physical manifestation of social status.

The Panamera possesses a visually violent aesthetic; it's stunningly beautiful.

The low-slung body, frog-eye headlights, and aggressive silhouette formed by the continuous taillights easily create a natural visual dominance in traffic.

(End of this chapter)