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

Sometimes you can't be too polite to others, because if you're too polite, they'll take advantage of you.

For most people, it's not difficult to talk to others, but Li Xiaofeng has already lived a lifetime and has seen through all the ways of the world.

Politeness and small talk are sometimes unnecessary.

Now that we have money, it's time to plan for the future.

Previously, Li Xiaofeng had been struggling at the bottom of society, having bought stocks, worked on construction sites, done sales, and even run a shop.

Like a carp trying to leap over the Dragon Gate, it keeps climbing upwards, trying almost every path that people at the bottom can take to climb up, but without exception, it fails.

However, some things still leave a deep impression, such as stock trading.

When Li Xiaofeng first entered the stock market, he heard about a legendary stock called Yi'an Technology, which rose from more than 10 yuan to more than 120 yuan in just a few months.

Of course, there must be some underhanded dealings and insider manipulation involved.

However, this doesn't matter to ordinary people; whoever breaks the law will be arrested. But this is a great opportunity for ordinary people to get rich overnight.

So Li Xiaofeng immediately rode his family's bicycle to the stock exchange and opened his own stock account.

The stock trading hall was packed with people, a large portion of whom were elderly. After all, most people need to go to work, and only retirees can stay here for extended periods.

The reds and greens on the screen seemed to possess a magical power, captivating people's emotions.

There were also some people there, talking incessantly about stocks with those around them, using all sorts of professional jargon, looking very professional, as if they were the incarnation of stock market gurus.

However, Li Xiaofeng knew in his heart that these people were just韭菜 (a metaphor for being exploited).

Back then, he was one of those people, with his meager savings and excited heart, wanting to dominate the stock market and conquer all.

As a result, without realizing it, they lost everything and became nothing more than suckers.

After glancing around, Li Xiaofeng ignored these people and quickly transferred 20 yuan from his bank card into his stock account.

At this time, Yian Technology's stock price was hovering around 10 yuan, seemingly in a state of continuous accumulation by the major shareholders, making it a good time to enter the market.

At that time, computers were just emerging, and the Internet was far less developed than it would be in later years. Online transactions were rare, and most transactions were conducted in trading halls.

There are dedicated trading computers inside, somewhat similar to modern ATMs, which you can operate independently.

"Young man, you've gone all in at once! You can't buy stocks like that; you have to add to your position gradually!" an old man kindly reminded him.

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said, "I don't have time to linger here, so buying everything will save me the trouble!"

"Young man, do you have some inside information?"

"I'd love to have insider information, but nobody's telling me anything. I just heard people say stocks are a lucrative business, so I'm here to try my luck!"

This stock represents one of my few remaining advantages for rebirth, and I must conceal it as much as possible.

Soon after completing the transaction, he ignored the kind old man and turned to leave.

After buying the stock, Li Xiaofeng waited patiently for it to rise.

There's a little over 13,000 yuan left in the account, which will be used to pay tuition and miscellaneous fees, as well as my expenses for this semester.

Shanghai, as a top-tier city in China, boasts a leading economy and ranks among the top cities in the country in terms of consumption.

Li Xiaofeng was admitted to Shanghai University, where the tuition fee was 6000 yuan per year, the accommodation fee was 1600 yuan per year, and with the addition of textbook fees, class fees and other miscellaneous fees, the basic expenses for enrollment were about 8000 yuan.

In fact, Shanghai University's dormitories are tiered, with the cheapest costing only 600 yuan per year, and there are also options for 900 yuan per year and 1200 yuan per year.

The dormitory that Li Xiaofeng chose was the most luxurious on campus. It was a four-person room with a bathroom and air conditioning, and there were coin-operated washing machines outside. There was also someone to clean it every day.

Li Xiaofeng had his own reasons for choosing the top-tier dormitory.

What is the purpose of going to university?

Most people's answer would be to get into a good school, choose a good major, and find a good job in the future.

But for Li Xiaofeng, a reborn individual, working is out of the question; he will never work in his entire life.

In fact, the most essential things about a university are resources and connections.

Some people are rich.

Some people have power.

Sometimes, a casual remark from them can be the driving force behind a lifetime of hard work.

Of course, for ordinary people, even if these things were placed in front of them, they would not be able to grasp them, and they are more likely to ignore them.

Li Xiaofeng's choice of the most expensive dormitory was actually a way of filtering out personal connections.

Those who can get into this dormitory must come from relatively wealthy families, and wealthy families mean they have more resources.

Spending a few hundred yuan more each year can help you access more connections and resources more effectively, and it can also improve your future living environment. What a worthwhile thing that is!

The basic expenses for enrollment were 8000 yuan, and Li Xiaofeng had about 5000 yuan left, but he still needed to buy some things for himself.

When he was in high school, in order to save money, he bought things from street vendors, and the bedding and daily necessities at home were also the cheapest available.

Li Xiaofeng wasn't a very vain person; otherwise, his adoptive father's meager pension wouldn't have lasted until he graduated high school.

But once you get to college, especially when you're living with kids from wealthy families, you can't be too shabby.

The four-piece bedding set must be replaced with a new one, made of pure cotton.

The quilt should also be replaced with one made of silk floss.

The towels should be replaced with thicker, absorbent ones.

I need to buy several sets of branded autumn clothes, with novel styles and high-quality items.

The shoes need to be changed to Nike.

I also had to change my schoolbag from the previous canvas shoulder bag to a branded backpack.

In addition, there were some miscellaneous items, such as toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, and laundry detergent.

That's why they say even a broken home can be worth a fortune. He spent over 2600 yuan on all these items, big and small, including a pair of Nike shoes that cost him 700 yuan. That's ridiculously expensive.

In this era, people were not very wealthy. Even in Shanghai, the most developed city in the country, the average worker's monthly salary was only around 1000 yuan.

Of course, it's not that buying so many things will necessarily earn Li Xiaofeng respect. Ultimately, respect comes down to ability.

However, these things at least prevented him from appearing too shabby in front of his classmates, and allowed him to get along with his classmates from wealthy families with a calm and peaceful mind.

After selling all these items, Li Xiaofeng had 2400 yuan left. Over the course of six months, that's an average of 400 yuan per month for living expenses. As long as he didn't spend it recklessly, given the prices of that era, he was quite well-off.

Everything is ready; we're just waiting for school to start.