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Chapter 103 The only heir!
"What is the estimated investment? Have you calculated it?" Lin Haoran asked.

"It's just a reconstruction on the original foundation. It won't cost much, estimated to be around HK$50," Burton replied.

Lin Haoran nodded and said, "You want to diversify your business, I support you. This is also a chance for you to test the waters. I don't know how confident you are about whether it will succeed, but we can still afford to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in investment!"

A general manager who is serious about making more money for the company is exactly what he needs.

After leaving Qingzhou Yingni Company, Lin Haoran did not go to Hengfeng Building, but asked Li Weiguo to drive directly to the Deep Water Bay Villa District.

Coming back from Cairo, including a transfer, it took a total of 20 hours on the flight. It’s time to go back and have a good rest.

Living in the Lin family villa with someone to serve you is definitely more comfortable than living in the company.

Forty minutes later, the Mercedes-Benz slowly drove into the parking space of the Lin family villa.

"Hao'er, you're finally back." Lin's mother was very happy to see Lin Haoran.

"Mommy." Lin Haoran greeted him with a smile.

"By the way, Hao'er, let me tell you something. Your elder brother will be back tonight."

Brother, Lin Hao Ning?

Lin Haoran frowned.

After traveling to this world, he never had a good impression of this elder brother. He was already displeased by the fact that he had been planting spies around him and doing evil things secretly.

However, now Lin Haoran no longer regards him as an opponent, and his previous desire to deal with him has gradually subsided due to his improved status.

After all, as his assets grew, so did his horizons.

Especially after acquiring the Ching Chau Cement Company, he has actually established a certain status in Hong Kong's business community.

Although he is far from being a top boss, he is no longer an ordinary businessman, but the chairman of a listed company.

"I'll go upstairs to rest first. I'm tired after sitting on the plane all day." Without exchanging too much greetings with Lin's mother, Lin Haoran went straight to his attic.

More than half a month had passed, and the attic was still the same as the last time he lived there. The room still maintained that rare tidiness and cleanliness, without the slightest intrusion of dust. The air was filled with a light, fresh scent that made people involuntarily slow down their breathing, fearing to disturb the tranquility.

On the terrace, the sun shines through the clouds, dappling onto the carefully cared-for vegetation. The emerald green leaves appear more vibrant in the sun, as if every leaf is telling of the tenacity and hope of life.

The breeze blows by, bringing waves of fresh floral and grass scents, making people feel relaxed and happy, and all worries seem to drift away with this gentle breeze.

Lin Haoran lay on a beach chair on the terrace, feeling the sea breeze and feeling particularly comfortable.

In the north, heavy snow may be expected in November.

But in Hong Kong, the weather in November is very comfortable.

For example, the daytime temperature in Hong Kong today could reach as high as 25 or 26 degrees Celsius.

Lying there, Lin Haoran fell asleep without knowing when.

She didn't know how much time had passed before she heard a pleasant and slightly exotic voice. It was the lovely, smiling Chinese-Filipino maid in the house who woke her up.

"Young master, the master and the mistress are waiting for you to enjoy dinner together." The voice of the female Filipino maid was soft and gentle.

"Okay, I got it." Lin Haoran yawned, got up to wash his face, and then went downstairs.

When he arrived at the dining room, Lin Haoran saw a man who looked both strange and familiar.

He said he was a stranger because he had never met him before after he came here.

When I say familiar, I mean the deep impression of him in my memory.

That’s right, this person is his elder brother Lin Hao Ning.

"Haoran, come and have dinner." When Lin Haoran didn't know how to start the conversation, the other party took the initiative to speak.

Lin Haoran nodded, sat down, and said with a smile: "Isn't my sister-in-law back yet?"

"Your sister-in-law took Jianbin back to her parents' home, so I came back alone." Lin Hao Ning explained.

Lin Jianbin is Lin Haoran’s nephew and Lin Haoning’s son.

"Come on, come on, it's time to eat." Mother Lin smiled and invited everyone to eat.

Although the whole family was not gathered at the moment, her two sons and husband were at the table, which made her very satisfied and happy. "Pick up your chopsticks, don't talk while eating and don't talk while sleeping," Lin Wanan said.

The meal ended in a strange atmosphere.

"Daddy, Haoran, let's go to the study. I have something to tell you." After dinner, Lin Hao Ning took the initiative to say.

Although Lin Haoran was surprised, he didn't say much and followed them into the study on the first floor.

After closing the study door, Lin Wanan sat on a chair and said with emotion: "It's been a long time since the three of us sat down and chatted together, right?"

"Yes, it's been many years." Lin Hao Ning nodded.

Lin Haoran smiled and said, "Brother, let's just speak directly to each other, don't hide anything."

Hearing this, Lin Haoning looked at Lin Haoran with a complicated expression and said slowly: "Haoran, seeing that you have become the chairman of Qingzhou Yingni now, I understand that I can't catch up with your pace in just half a year.

Therefore, I have officially told Daddy that I am willing to give up the position of heir.

In addition, regarding the loss of customers at Huafeng Cement Plant in the past few months, I must admit that it is related to my behavior.

I used the Cao family's connections to try to guide some customers to purchase cement from other places, in order to gain an advantage in the business competition.

However, the business world is far more complex and changeable than I imagined. I thought I had a sure win, but I never expected that I would end up being the clown in this competition. "

At this point, Lin Hao Ning couldn't help but smile bitterly, with a hint of loneliness and introspection in his eyes.

When Lin Haoran heard this, a hint of surprise flashed across his face.

With his keen insight into loyalty, he had long anticipated that the difficulties of Huafeng Cement Factory were related to Lin Hao Ning, but he was still surprised by the other party's frank admission.

He looked up at his father Lin Wanan, only to see that Lin Wanan had a calm expression, as if he already knew everything and just chose to remain silent and not interfere.

"Hao'er," Lin Wan'an's voice was steady and powerful, interrupting Lin Haoran's thoughts, "This is actually telling you that the battlefield of business is far more complex and changeable than we imagined.

I have been paying close attention to you and your elder brother's situation. Whether it is the fluctuations at the Huafeng Cement Plant or the progress at the Wanfeng Fan Factory, someone reports to me regularly.

The reason why I have not intervened is that I hope you can experience the ever-changing business world firsthand, learn to grow through challenges, and comprehend true business wisdom through competition. "

At this point, Lin Wanan's eyes revealed an indescribable depth, and he continued: "In the business world, there are no eternal winners, nor absolute losers.

More importantly, Haoran, you have demonstrated extraordinary vision and courage. You have not limited yourself to the small world of Huafeng Cement Factory, but have directly leapt to a higher stage and acquired the largest cement company in Hong Kong. This is not only a commercial success, but also a reflection of your personal growth and wisdom. This has completely exceeded my expectations."

Then, Lin Wanan turned his gaze to Lin Haoning, his tone was both accusatory and encouraging: "Ning'er, this incident is undoubtedly a profound lesson for you.

It teaches you never to underestimate any opponent and not to be blinded by your own self-confidence. You think you have an absolute advantage, but you never expected that the real competition often takes place in places you can't see, and your opponent may have reached a height that you can't reach.

But please remember, failure is not terrible, what is terrible is losing the courage and determination to fight again. I hope you can learn a lesson from this experience and be more cautious and humble in the business world in the future. "

At this moment, Lin Haoran's mind suddenly became clear.

He realized that he should have foreseen this earlier, as his father Lin Wanan had always maintained overall control of the competition between the two.

After all, whether it is Huafeng Cement Factory or Wanfeng Fan Factory, they originally originated from his father's industry. The employees there naturally maintain a high degree of loyalty to Lin Wanan and will report any disturbance to him as soon as possible.

From the beginning to the end, the father chose to watch the changes as a bystander and never had the slightest intention of intervening. It was obvious that he just wanted to make a deep impression on Lin Haoran, a newcomer to the business world.

However, even Lin Wanan himself had not expected that Lin Haoran would be able to achieve such brilliant achievements.

Not only did he successfully gain a foothold in the business world, he also overcame numerous obstacles and incorporated Qingzhou Yingni Company, whose market value far exceeded that of Wan'an Group, into his own territory.

This feat is undoubtedly the best proof of Lin Haoran's business acumen and courage.

Seeing that Lin Haoran remained calm and his face was calm, Lin Wanan slowly said, "Hao'er, I am not blindly letting you two brothers compete. I have already foreseen your eldest brother's little tricks.

Having worked in the Hong Kong business community for many years, I have seen too many cruel stories of family disputes and brothers fighting each other. But you are different. I only have you two sons. Everything I have will be yours sooner or later.

Originally, our Chinese tradition is that the eldest son inherits the family business. I do tend to let your eldest brother be the heir because he has his strengths. I understand that although he will compete, he will not really go to the point of killing each other.

Therefore, the original intention of this competition was never for me to consider that you would win. In fact, I just hope that you can learn and grow in this process and lay a foundation for the future. Although you cannot come to Wan'an Group regularly, you will still inherit my considerable fortune and have a bright future.

However, your performance has far exceeded my expectations, which has made me deeply surprised and gratified. It is my greatest honor and pride to have such an outstanding and calm son like you!
Now that the competition for the successor has been settled, I will naturally respect the result. So, Haoer, from today on, you will officially become the sole successor to the Wan'an Group."

(End of this chapter)