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Lin Haoran asked with great interest, "How large is the Far East Investment Company now?"

The last time he saw Liu Luanxiong was when he got engaged to Guo Xiaohan.

There were many distinguished guests present at the time, so we didn't discuss any work-related matters.

Cui Zilong opened another document: "According to the data we have, Far East Investment Company's current asset size has exceeded HK$40 billion."

In addition, Mr. Liu personally holds a large amount of cash and other investments, which is why his total wealth reaches HK$51 billion. This was personally confirmed by Mr. Liu, who also provided detailed financial information.

Upon hearing this, Lin Haoran couldn't help but show a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Far East Investment Corporation was established at the beginning of this year, less than a year ago.

With an initial investment of HK$5 million, the company generated a profit of over HK$35 billion in less than a year, a truly remarkable return on investment.

Although Far East Investment Company's performance still paled in comparison to the returns Lin Haoran had gained from his previous investments thanks to his prophetic advantage as a time traveler.

However, considering that Liu Luanxiong relied entirely on his own investment acumen and market judgment to achieve such results in such a short period of time, it has fully demonstrated his extraordinary investment talent.

Of course, Lin Haoran had a lot of conversations with Liu Luanxiong, which gave Liu Luanxiong a clearer direction for investment, and this must have played a key role.

However, Lin Haoran also knew that if someone didn't have a talent for investing, even if he taught them step by step, they might not be able to achieve such outstanding results.

"It seems that Liu Luanxiong is indeed exceptionally talented in the field of investment. It is truly remarkable that he has achieved such results in such a short period of time," Lin Haoran exclaimed.

Cui Zilong nodded in agreement: "Yes, boss. Mr. Liu's reputation in the investment world is growing day by day. Many people now call him a 'stock market sniper.' He is currently at the height of his power in Hong Kong."

Lin Haoran nodded slightly, his eyes revealing deep thought.

He remembered that in his past life, Liu Luanxiong had indeed created many legends in the investment world. For example, he made a lot of money by acquiring shares of companies such as Nengda Technology, Chinese Estates Holdings, Hong Kong and China Gas, and Xiangjiang Hotel through a strategy of buying low and selling high.

However, the pace of development in this lifetime has clearly exceeded expectations.

This is naturally partly due to the butterfly effect it created.

Lin Haoran reopened the document and continued to search through it.

In the 15th place, he saw a familiar name again: his older brother, Lin Haoning.

Lin Haoning, chairman of Wanfeng Group, whose companies are involved in electrical appliance manufacturing, foreign trade, finance, leasing and other businesses, has transformed from a pure fan manufacturer into a diversified conglomerate. He currently controls a fortune of approximately HK$43 billion.

Without anyone noticing, this guy actually made it into the top 20 of the rich list, which really surprised Lin Haoran.

Of course, this man's achievements today are inseparable from his own efforts.

Although the two had previously had a strained relationship due to their competition for Wan'an Real Estate Company.

But after the competition ended, their relationship gradually improved.

In recent years, Lin Haoran has also given Lin Haoning a lot of ideas and provided many valuable suggestions.

In addition, his other subsidiaries, such as Landsea Group and Wanqing Group, have also handed over some of their excess business to Wanfeng Group because the other party is the boss's older brother.

Regardless of the circumstances, the two are still brothers and members of the Lin family. Now that he has made his own way, he naturally wants to help his elder brother.

Seeing that he has grown from a fan factory owner to a business tycoon with billions in wealth, Lin Haoran is quite gratified.

"Boss, the wealth figures on our rich list, apart from yours, are actually very close to the actual wealth of the other 199 billionaires," Cui Zilong said with a smile as Lin Haoran flipped through the rich list.

Lin Haoran paused for a moment, then looked up and asked, "Oh? Why are you so sure?"

In his opinion, it should be the norm for the wealthy to conceal their wealth and report less than more.

Cui Zilong explained, "Boss, we used multiple verification methods when compiling this list. In addition to the information voluntarily provided by the wealthy individuals, we also conducted cross-verification through various channels such as public financial reports, asset valuations, and industry comparisons. More importantly..."

At this point, Cui Zilong paused, lowered his voice, and continued, "Most importantly, your wealth is simply too high, so high that other wealthy people feel there is no need to hide it at all. Even if it is made public, it will not shake your position. On the contrary, it can enhance your reputation by using the list."

Upon hearing this, Lin Haoran was taken aback at first, then suddenly realized what he meant and couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

This logic is indeed interesting.

When the wealth at the top of the list reaches an unattainable level, the second and lower-ranked billionaires do indeed lose some of the meaning of "hiding wealth".

Instead of going to great lengths to hide it, it's better to be open about it and use this authoritative list to solidify one's position and influence in the business world.

After all, being included in this list when everyone is paying attention to it is a symbol of strength and credibility.

"This is an unexpected effect," Lin Haoran chuckled, crossing his legs. "It seems that my title of 'super-rich' has served as a shield for them."

"Yes, this time we investigated more than 300 billionaires in Hong Kong, but the final list only included 200. Many billionaires who were not in the top 200 even tried to fabricate their assets or bribe our investigation team in hopes of squeezing into this highly anticipated list!"

But rest assured, boss, our team is proven in terms of professionalism and loyalty, and we have firmly rejected any attempts to influence the rankings.

"Furthermore, to prevent any members of the team from being bribed, we have established an internal oversight team to conduct background checks and financial monitoring on all personnel involved in compiling this rich list, ensuring the absolute objectivity and fairness of the data," Cui Zilong added solemnly.

Upon hearing this, a hint of approval flashed in Lin Haoran's eyes.
He nodded slightly and said, "President Cui, you've considered everything very thoroughly. The credibility of this list is indeed crucial. It's not only the foundation of our Oriental Media Group, but also a reflection of our influence in the Hong Kong business community."

He picked up the purple clay teapot on the table and poured a cup of Pu'er tea for himself and the other person.

Amidst the fragrant aroma of tea, Lin Haoran continued, "With this authoritative rich list, we can gain a more advantageous position in many business negotiations. After all, who wouldn't want to cooperate with a partner who can accurately assess their wealth?"

"Boss, the reason our list went so smoothly this time is entirely due to your influence. The wealthy people in Hong Kong all know that our Oriental Press Group is under your control."

"I heard that Forbes encountered numerous obstacles during their investigation in the United States. They visited many wealthy individuals, but most refused to provide financial data, citing business confidentiality. Even if they produce a list of America's richest people, it's definitely not very authoritative." Cui Zilong's tone carried a hint of pride.

After learning from Lin Haoran that Forbes in the United States was also compiling such a rich list, Cui Zilong specifically investigated the progress of Forbes' work and found that their investigation in the United States was progressing very difficult.

In contrast, in Hong Kong, perhaps because no one wanted to offend Lam Ho-yin, or perhaps because everyone knew that the list was produced by Oriental Press Group and was undoubtedly an authoritative list with extraordinary influence, they were quite cooperative.

Lin Haoran nodded.

The Forbes list of America's richest people won't be released until at least next year.

The Hong Kong Rich List has now taken the lead, becoming the world's first rich list of significant importance.

He continued flipping through the list. He recognized all the names on the first thirty spots, but after the thirtieth, he recognized very few of them.

However, when he flipped to number 38, he saw a familiar name: Zhu Shiliang.

This is his second sister's husband.

Today, Zhu Shiliang ranks 38th in Hong Kong with a net worth of HK$18.2 billion.

With such wealth, his entrepreneurial resources and business expansion rely on the support of companies under Lin Haoran's control.

The Zhu family was a wealthy family, but their financial situation was not much different from that of the Lin family in the past, so the two families were considered a good match.

Hengguang Real Estate Group is the Zhu family business owned by Zhu Shiliang.

However, Zhu Shiliang was not the eldest son of the legitimate wife, so he could not inherit the family business.

Later, encouraged by Lin Haoran, his brother-in-law Zhu Shiliang started his own business, leaving the family business to start his own company. He also introduced many high-quality projects to his brother-in-law through his personal connections. Now he is a rising force in Hong Kong that cannot be underestimated.

"My brother-in-law's achievements today are a testament to the hard work I put in back then." Lin Haoran nodded in satisfaction and continued flipping through the pages.

Lin Haoran saw his third brother-in-law's name in the 43rd place.

Like his second brother-in-law, his third brother-in-law also started his own business with the support of Lin Haoran. Now he has made great achievements in many fields and has entered the rich list with a net worth of HK$15.7 billion.

Lin Haoran took a small sip of tea, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

My second and third sisters were both very good to me, especially when I was competing with my eldest brother Lin Haoning, both of them secretly took out their own money to support Lin Haoran.

Lin Haoran will always remember this kindness.

Seeing his two brothers-in-law achieve success in their careers and enjoy happy families with his support, he is very gratified.

In the past two or three years, he has not only expanded his business empire, but also intended to support his relatives and friends to develop together.

Looking at the familiar names on the list, he couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

“Boss, there are a total of twenty-five entrepreneurs on this list who have direct or indirect relationships with you,” Cui Zilong added at the right time. “This does not include the wealthy individuals who have business dealings with your companies.”

25 bits?
Lin Haoran suddenly thought of a classical Chinese saying: "When one attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven!"

He couldn't help but smile wryly; the thought, though somewhat self-deprecating, was not without merit.

Lin Haoran gently put down his teacup, his gaze sweeping over the familiar names on the list once more.

Eldest brother Lin Haoning, second sister's husband Zhu Shiliang, third sister's husband...

These relatives and friends who once needed his support have now grown into business elites capable of standing on their own.

With a sigh, he continued to scan the list.

Finally, he put the documents together.

"Boss, do you have any questions after reviewing this? If so, we can still make adjustments now!" Cui Zilong said respectfully.

Lin Haoran shook his head slightly, picked up his teacup and took a sip: "The overall arrangement is very good, and the data is detailed and reliable, but..."

He paused briefly, and Cui Zilong immediately straightened his back and listened attentively.

"An editorial can be published along with the list."

Lin Haoran put down his teacup and smiled, "The focus should not be on comparing wealth, but on emphasizing entrepreneurial spirit and social responsibility. The significance of this list is not to show who is richer, but to highlight the vitality and potential of Hong Kong's business."

Cui Zilong quickly took out his notebook to write: "Boss, this suggestion is excellent! I'll have the editorial department prepare a high-quality editorial to guide public opinion from a positive perspective."

“In addition,” Lin Haoran continued, “we can plan a series of interviews, inviting listed entrepreneurs to share their entrepreneurial experiences and business philosophies, especially those who started from scratch, whose stories can inspire young people.” “That’s a brilliant idea!” Cui Zilong’s eyes lit up. “We can also collaborate with TVB to produce a special program called ‘Face to Face with the Rich’ to further enhance our influence.”

Lin Haoran nodded in satisfaction: "Let's do it this way. Remember, what we need to do is not just create a list, but also cultivate a positive and progressive business culture."

"understand!"

Cui Zilong closed his notebook and said confidently, "We will definitely do this well and make Oriental Press Group a leader in business opinion in Hong Kong and even the world."

"Okay, go ahead and make the arrangements. It won't be long." Lin Haoran nodded and said.

After Cui Zilong left, Lin Haoran opened the rich list again.

Looking at his unparalleled wealth at the top of the list, a meaningful smile appeared on Lin Haoran's lips.

The numbers shown here represent only a portion of his wealth.

I wonder where I would rank if all my wealth were calculated and placed globally?

He knew that those so-called global rich lists from his previous life were actually not accurate at all.

Because many hidden billionaires are not on the list.

For example, the famous European financial group, the Rothschild family, has even been reported to have a fortune of up to $50 trillion.

If this is true, then the so-called richest people on the global rich list are nothing compared to them.

Lin Haoran knew very well that the truly top-tier wealthy people often remained hidden from public view.

Just like himself, the wealth listed on this list is only a part of his vast business empire.

His overseas investments, offshore company assets, and those little-known equity investments have not been fully accounted for.

If all of these were taken into account, even he himself would probably be surprised by the number.

“Wealth can sometimes be a burden,” Lin Haoran sighed softly and closed the folder.

He recalled some reports he had read in his previous life: those families who truly controlled the world's economic lifeline often acted discreetly and never made a fuss.

They deeply understand the principle that "a tall tree catches the wind," and they also understand that the true meaning of wealth lies not in the size of the number, but in the value it can create.

Lin Haoran stood up and walked to the French windows again.

Hong Kong remains prosperous, but the people who truly control the city's economic lifeline are probably far more than the two hundred people on this list.

"Perhaps maintaining a certain level of mystery isn't a bad thing," he muttered to himself.

After all, revealing one's full strength too early would only make one a target of criticism.

This is just right. It demonstrates a certain level of strength, letting the outside world know that we are not to be underestimated, while also retaining many trump cards to leave room for future development.

Just then, there was a knock on the office door.

"Please come in," Lin Haoran said to the door.

The door opened, and there stood Liu Xiaoli, whom they hadn't seen for almost a month. This famous "Fairy Mom" ​​from her previous life had completely changed her life trajectory in this world.

Now, she has become Lin Haoran's woman.

On the surface, however, she is Lin Haoran's personal secretary at the Kang Le Building.

After closing the door, Liu Xiaoli made sure to lock it from the inside before excitedly walking quickly to Lin Haoran, her eyes filled with longing, and said, "Boss, you're finally back."

Lin Haoran smiled and opened his arms to embrace her: "You seem to have lost weight in the month since I last saw you."

"I've been thinking about you," Liu Xiaoli whispered, leaning against his chest. "Is everything going well in America?"

"Everything went smoothly." Lin Haoran gently stroked her long hair. "Thank you for your hard work these past few days, helping me manage everything in the office."

Liu Xiaoli looked up, a sly glint in her eyes: "So how are you going to make it up to me?"

Liu Xiaoli is no longer the timid girl she once was when facing Lin Haoran. After becoming Lin Haoran's woman, her personality has gradually become more cheerful and bold.

Looking at her charming appearance, Lin Haoran couldn't help but pinch her cheek: "Tell me, what compensation do you want?"

Liu Xiaoli's eyes darted around, and she leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Then spend one night with me, just the two of us."

“Okay, I’ll wait a few days until I’m free,” Lin Haoran readily agreed. “But for now, let me take a good look at you.”

He pulled Liu Xiaoli to sit down on the sofa and carefully examined her face.

The month-long separation added a touch of mature charm to her already exquisite features.

Lin Haoran's hands began to wander, gently caressing Liu Xiaoli's waist, his hand involuntarily slipping inside her clothes.

Liu Xiaoli's cheeks flushed slightly, but she didn't flinch; instead, she moved even closer to him.

“You know…” Liu Xiaoli whispered, “I’ve been thinking about you every single day for the past month.”

Lin Haoran smiled, said nothing, and simply picked her up and made her sit on his lap, then kissed her on the lips.

In the office, only the sound of their rapid breathing remained.

Liu Xiaoli wrapped her arms around Lin Haoran's neck and passionately responded to the long-awaited kiss.

Liu Xiaoli only pushed Lin Haoran away when she was out of breath.

At this moment, her clothes were already in disarray, and her snow-white skin was faintly visible.

She gave Lin Haoran a playful glare, but couldn't hide the affection in her eyes.

"You're always up to no good as soon as you get back," Liu Xiaoli said reproachfully while straightening her clothes.

Lin Haoran smiled and pulled her back into his arms: "How can this be called being naughty? Don't you like it?"

"I like it!" Liu Xiaoli replied softly, blushing, burying her head in Lin Haoran's chest. "It's just... it's just that we're still in the office right now."

"So what if it's an office?" Lin Haoran whispered in her ear, "This is my territory. Nobody dares to come in casually. Besides, don't you think it's exciting?"

As he spoke, his hands began to wander restlessly over Liu Xiaoli's body.

Liu Xiaoli gently pressed his hand, her eyes pleading, "No, let's wait until you come to my place first, okay? I've specially learned a few new dishes and I want to make them for you to try."

Lin Haoran smiled at her shy expression, then said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Nevertheless, Lin Haoran did not remove his hand from Liu Xiaoli's body.

Liu Xiaoli also buried her head in Lin Haoran's body, talking about what had happened over the past month.

"Boss, do you know what happened in Hong Kong while you were in America..."

Liu Xiaoli leaned on his shoulder and whispered about the events of the past month.

About half an hour later, a phone rang.

It was a cell phone that hadn't been used in a long time that was ringing.

He left the mobile phone in his office before he went to the United States, since he wouldn't have any use for it there.

When he returned, Liu Xiaoli had obviously changed the battery for him.

However, he had only been back for a few hours, so who could have called him?
Liu Xiaoli got off Lin Haoran and went to the desk to hand the mobile phone to her boss.

Lin Haoran, filled with curiosity, took the mobile phone and looked at the phone number displayed on it.

Liu Luanxiong's?

He had an excellent memory and recognized the number as Liu Luanxiong's private number at a glance.

Lin Haoran pressed the answer button and laughed loudly, "Good afternoon, Ah Xiong."

Liu Luanxiong's voice came from the other end: "Haoran, I heard you're back in Hong Kong? Why didn't you tell me beforehand? I could have picked you up at the airport!"

"I haven't been back long, and I've been handling some company business. You seem to be well-informed," Lin Haoran said with a smile.

"Haoran, it's not that I'm well-informed, it's just that your influence is too great. Your every move is being watched by the whole of Hong Kong. I guess many people in Hong Kong already know that you appeared at Kai Tak International Airport!" Liu Luanxiong said with emotion.

Lin Haoran was aware of this as well.

When he got off the plane, he already noticed that there were quite a few paparazzi taking pictures of him.

However, Lin Haoran did not have anyone stop him. The news of his return was not a secret and would be known sooner or later.

"Ah Xiong, what do you need me for?" Lin Haoran asked directly.

“I do need to talk to you. Are you free right now? If you are, I’ll come find you. If you’re not free, I won’t bother you now. We can talk later,” Liu Luanxiong replied.

Lin Haoran glanced at Liu Xiaoli in his arms, thought for a moment, and said, "I happen to have some free time now. Come to the Kang Le Building, and I'll wait for you in my office."

"Okay, I'll be there in half an hour." Liu Luanxiong said and then hung up the phone.

Lin Haoran put down his mobile phone and said to Liu Xiaoli, "Axiong is coming over to discuss some matters. You can go ahead and do your work."

Liu Xiaoli nodded obediently, straightened her clothes, and said, "Then I'll go prepare some tea and snacks first."

After Liu Xiaoli left, Lin Haoran walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked down at the bustling street scene of Hong Kong.

Liu Luanxiong was in such a hurry to see him that he must have something important to discuss. (End of Chapter)