Only after being reborn did I realize how fascinating the world of the rich is.

Inside the office of Le's Entertainment Co., Ltd., Qin Kai sat opposite Le Mengyao and said with a grin, "Mengyao, I heard you've been looking for people to collaborate with lately. Why don't you come to me?"

"What do you want?" Le Mengyao took a sip of coffee, her tone revealing disdain and indifference.

"Of course they've come to me to collaborate!"

"Aren't you in real estate? Our Le family is in the entertainment industry, it has nothing to do with you!"

"My company also has film and television and entertainment divisions. Although they've just started, they're enough to work with you!"

"I've heard that you're short of money lately and have withdrawn funds from these two sectors!"

Hearing Le Mengyao's words, Qin Kai felt a little embarrassed, then smiled and said, "Mengyao, you know my background. I won't hide it from you. Most of the money in the family is controlled by my father and my older brother. I don't really have much money myself."

The money I used to start my business came from my own savings, part of my mother's savings, and money borrowed from friends. In addition, I brought Luo Siqi along and had him invest some of it for me.

There's a saying in mainland China: "It doesn't matter if a cat is black or white, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat." I've already established my company thanks to the Qin family's reputation, and it's doing very well now!

"So what? You have neither connections nor funds in Shanghai. You rely on the Qin family's name to swindle and cheat. How long can that last?"

"Mengyao, you underestimate me. I may not have connections, but I can build them myself. I took advantage of the recent drop in housing prices and bought at rock-bottom prices."

Once this project is completed, I'll have money in hand. Besides, our Qin family is also preparing to develop in mainland China.

Once my parents make their decision, their first priority will definitely be developing in Shanghai. They'll certainly rely on me then, and with their support, my Qin Group will definitely take off.

Qin Kai's words were very persuasive, but Le Mengyao remained unmoved and said in a calm tone, "You're telling me all this just because you're short of money and want me to invest in you!"

Our Le family's money is hard-earned, not something that falls from the sky. Cooperation is possible under equal conditions, but I will never work for someone else's benefit.

"Mengyao, look at what you're saying. I'm quite well-known in Shanghai now. The two section chiefs under me are local bigwigs in Shanghai's film and entertainment industry."

They have resources, you have a production team, many popular signed artists, and ample funds, so why can't you collaborate?

Le Mengyao smiled slightly and said in a light tone, "I've met a lot of people these days. To be honest, I've met both of your section leaders. One is named Cheng Zhiyuan, and the other is named Sun Wenxuan."

They do have some resources, but not many; they're all small-time players with little real power, so they're not worth cooperating with.

If I want to collaborate with someone, I need to find someone with real strength. You see, my trip to the mainland is for in-depth collaboration!

She emphasized the word "depth," instantly making Qin Kai understand her meaning.

He knew the Le family's way of doing things; their so-called deep cooperation was practically a marriage alliance.

Qin Kai couldn't help but swallow hard: "Then who do you think is more capable? In Shanghai, are there any young people more capable than me?"

"I think Mr. Li from Wanzhong Media is quite capable!"

"Him? You think he's capable? He's just the owner of an advertising company; he doesn't have any resources in film and entertainment. You'd be better off working with me than with him!"

Facing the beauty he had longed for day and night but could never have, Qin Kai couldn't help but reveal his true feelings.

Le Mengyao smiled, looking at her manicured nails as she casually said, "But he's capable. Besides, your subordinates Cheng Zhiyuan and Sun Wenxuan are both connected to him, and they speak highly of President Li than they speak highly of you!"

Qin Kai's expression was somewhat unpleasant, and he remained silent.

"Don't blame them for talking badly about you behind your back. It's your fault for breaking your promises and going back on your word. Not only did you not support their business, but you also withdrew the funds."

Another point is that Mr. Li treats his women much better than you do. Although he's a bit of a womanizer, what man doesn't these days?

Upon hearing Le Mengyao's evaluation of Li Xiaofeng, Qin Kai couldn't help but say, "If you're willing to marry me, I'll treat you very well too!"

Le Mengyao covered her mouth, smiling brightly as if she had heard a very funny joke. After a long while, she said in a light tone, "Akai, we've known each other since we were little. Who doesn't know who?"

From childhood to adulthood, you've probably slept with hundreds, if not thousands, of women. And how many of them ended up well? Relying on the Qin family's reputation, you're not only stingy with girls, but you also make them pay you to be with you!

"How could you do something like this? Even if you have a low status in the Qin family, they still give you a considerable amount of pocket money. Was it really necessary to do this?"

"Mengyao, you've misunderstood me. I only ever played around with those women. You know that I've always loved you!"

"Thank you for your favor, Young Master Qin, but I am not worthy of it. The women of the Le family have no control over their own destiny; they will all be married off to the family in the future."

"If you want me, it's easy. You can persuade your father to form a marriage alliance with our Le family. As long as your Qin family is willing to give up some of its benefits, your wish can definitely be fulfilled!"

Qin Kai looked somewhat troubled, then said seriously, "Mengyao, you are a modern independent woman. Why should you willingly sacrifice yourself for your family? There's no need for that. You should be brave enough to pursue your own happiness!"

Le Mengyao covered her mouth and chuckled again, saying with amusement, "Is this how you always lied to those young girls? You're so shameless!"

Without the Le family backing me up, what am I, Le Mengyao? Do I even have any value in your eyes, Young Master Qin?

"You're not trying to persuade me, you're just trying to take advantage of me for free. All these years, you're still playing your little tricks on me. Do you think the women of the Le family are so easily taken advantage of?"

"But is it worth sacrificing your own happiness for your family?"

"Young Master Qin, you haven't been watching too many soap operas, have you? Arranged marriages don't necessarily mean sacrificing your own happiness. I still have some options."

Besides, is marrying a poor, powerless man really happiness? Without material support, in the end, she'll just be a haggard, unattractive woman who's disliked by everyone.

To me, all men are pretty much the same. I'm not interested in pretty boys. Power, status, wealth, and social resources—those are what interest me!

Seeing Qin Kai's dejected look, Le Mengyao said with a grin, "What's wrong? Can't you handle the game? If you can't handle it, then don't play!"