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During the upward trend, Lin Haoran could actually make a move once, thus achieving a terrifying number of harvests three times.

However, considering the large number of investors and forces involved in the upward trend, the regulatory sensitivity, and the rapid pace of the rise, the difficulty of making a proper investment strategy is more complex and it is easy to expose one's true intentions.

If he were discovered, it would be a troublesome matter. He might not be able to make much money, and the glorious image he had worked so hard to build might collapse. Therefore, Lin Haoran simply gave up this opportunity to make money.

The upcoming debt crisis, during the window of opportunity before the crisis arrives, with little market volatility and a significant drop in attention, presents the best time for them to calmly enter the market!
Soros's current situation is dire, so dire that it's uncertain whether this once-powerful financial tycoon will continue to exist in the top tiers of the financial industry in the future.

But Lin Haoran showed no sympathy for this.

That's how the financial market works: it's all about winning and losing, and you have to accept the consequences.

Since Soros chose to play with fire, he must bear the consequences.

Not only did he escape unscathed from the last confrontation, but he also profited $32 billion from it.

Now, he's going to fight Mexico again.

Thinking of this, Lin Haoran couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He was really looking forward to it.

After all, no one would complain about having too much money.

Especially now that he has entered the semiconductor industry, which is known as a bottomless pit, technological accumulation cannot be accomplished in a short period of time, and making the company a leading global semiconductor company is even more difficult. It requires not only technology, but also sufficient funds.

Oracle Semiconductor is on track, Intel's trial order has been successfully completed, Motorola's small order is in production, NEC's technical integration has been completed, and Philips' factory audit has been passed.

But this is just the beginning.

The real challenge is yet to come.

The deeper you delve into the semiconductor industry, the more you realize it's a bottomless pit.

Building a state-of-the-art wafer production line requires hundreds of millions of dollars.

Buying a state-of-the-art lithography machine costs tens of millions of dollars.

Recruiting a top-notch R&D team requires a continuous flow of funding.

Moreover, this is merely maintaining the status quo.

To catch up with the leaders, to achieve technological breakthroughs, and to secure a place in the future, the required funds are astronomical figures.

Zhang Zhongmou once told him, "Haoran, the semiconductor industry isn't something you can succeed in just because you have money, but you absolutely cannot succeed without it."

Lin Haoran wholeheartedly agreed.

Therefore, he needs money, lots and lots of money, the more the better.

$30 billion is an astronomical figure for ordinary people, but for the semiconductor industry, it's just the tip of the iceberg.

If he can make another profit in Mexico, he will have more funds to invest in Oracle Semiconductor's R&D, the construction of new production lines, and the recruitment of talent.

Thinking about this, Lin Haoran looked forward to the upcoming Mexican campaign even more.

Not long after, Liu Xiaoli returned to the office.

When Liu Xiaoli returned to her office, Lin Haoran was standing by the window, his back to her, looking out at Victoria Harbour.

She didn't make a sound to disturb him, but quietly walked to the side and brewed the boss another cup of hot tea.

The aroma of tea wafted through the office.

Lin Haoran turned around, walked back to his desk, picked up the freshly brewed Da Hong Pao tea, and took a small sip.

Suddenly, he asked, "Xiaoli, how much money do you think a person needs to earn to make enough?"

Liu Xiaoli paused for a moment, thought for a moment, and said, "Boss, it depends on how you look at it. For ordinary people, a few million is enough for a lifetime, but for you, it seems like it will never be enough."

Lin Haoran smiled and asked, "Why do you say that?"

Liu Xiaoli said earnestly, "Because you, boss, are not the kind of person who lives off money. You hold onto money to make more money. Money in your hands is not the destination, but a tool, so it is never enough."

Lin Haoran looked at her, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes. He pulled her over and made her sit on his lap, laughing, "You see things very clearly."

Today, Liu Xiaoli was dressed in her usual business attire.

She wore a white shirt with a light blue silk scarf tied at the collar, which made her neck look long and elegant.

She wore a knee-length black pencil skirt that accentuated her slender waist and curvaceous figure.

Flesh-colored stockings encased her straight calves, and she wore a pair of black high heels.

Liu Xiaoli's figure is absolutely top-notch.

The curves are all perfectly formed, with a shapely and graceful form.

With her stunningly beautiful face, it's truly captivating.

She sat on Lin Haoran's lap, her body naturally wrapping around him, but a faint blush still appeared on her face.

Liu Xiaoli has been Lin Haoran's woman for almost a year since she came to Hong Kong from the mainland last September. The two have been intimate countless times, but such a scene in the office still makes her a little shy.

Lin Haoran put his arm around her waist, feeling the softness of her body, and chuckled softly, "It's been so long, and you're still shy?"

Liu Xiaoli lowered her head and said softly, "Boss, this is the office..."

Lin Haoran laughed and said, "What's wrong with an office? It's my office. I can do whatever I want there."

Liu Xiaoli's face turned even redder, but she didn't say anything more, just quietly leaned against him.

Lin Haoran's hand gently caressed her waist, feeling the delicate touch.

Liu Xiaoli's breathing gradually became rapid, her body became slightly warm, and her eyes were slightly closed, clearly indicating that she had entered a dazed state.

Looking at her like this, Lin Haoran couldn't help but feel a pang of pity.

This woman, from her initial naivety and ignorance to her current mature allure, was all cultivated by him.

He knew that she had a deep dependence on and trust in him.

This kind of dependence and trust is more appealing than mere desire.

Lin Haoran's hand slowly moved up from her waist and gently stroked her back.

Liu Xiaoli's body trembled slightly, and her breathing became more rapid.

"Boss..." she called softly, her voice tinged with a hint of coquettishness.

Lin Haoran laughed, leaned close to her ear and whispered, "What? You want it?"

Liu Xiaoli's face turned even redder, almost as if it were about to bleed.

She didn't say anything, but just buried her head even deeper.

Lin Haoran's hands continued to roam over her body, feeling the softness of every inch of her body.

Liu Xiaoli's breathing became more and more rapid, and her body became hotter and hotter.

After a while, Lin Haoran let go of his hand and said softly, "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. I'll come over to your place this evening."

During this period, he did indeed abstain from sex for a while because of Guo Xiaohan and Guan Jiahui.

Guo Xiaohan was in her late pregnancy, so she naturally could no longer have sexual intercourse.

Guan Jiahui has just given birth and is still in her postpartum period, so she needs to rest.

Although Lin Haoran is never short of women, he has been a "good family man" for the past month.

Looking at the shy Liu Xiaoli in his arms, he suddenly felt that he really should relax tonight.

Upon hearing his words, a hint of joy flashed in Liu Xiaoli's eyes, but her face flushed even more, and she whispered, "Boss, I... I'll wait for you."

Lin Haoran laughed, gently patted her shapely bottom, and said with a smile, "Alright, go ahead and get busy. I'll come over to your place tonight."

Liu Xiaoli nodded, stood up from his lap, and straightened her clothes.

Although her face was still flushed, the anticipation in her eyes was undeniable.

She doesn't always stay in Lin Haoran's office. After all, before coming to Hong Kong, she was just a dancer from mainland China, and she knew nothing about business, secretarial work, or assistantship.

Now that she has become Lin Haoran's personal secretary, she naturally needs to learn more relevant knowledge and skills in order to better perform this job.

Therefore, Liu Xiaoli often uses her spare time to study in the company's training department or to read and study on her own.

She knew that Lin Haoran treated her well, giving her generous benefits and allowing her to live a life she never dared to dream of before.

She had no way to repay this kindness, so she could only do her best to do her job well and not cause him any trouble.

"Boss, I'll head out now. The training course is about to start," Liu Xiaoli said softly, straightening her clothes.

Lin Haoran nodded and smiled, "Go ahead, study hard."

Liu Xiaoli responded, gave Lin Haoran a quick kiss, then turned and left, gently closing the door behind her.

Lin Haoran was left alone in the office again.

He picked up the cup of Da Hong Pao tea and took a small sip. The tea was fragrant and had a sweet aftertaste.

He recalled the way Liu Xiaoli looked in his arms just now, and the kiss she gave him before leaving, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.

This woman is definitely becoming more and more attractive.

After drinking tea for a while, Lin Haoran got up and left the office.

He first went downstairs to the Hengsheng Group headquarters for an inspection, and then chatted with He Shanheng about the recent situation of the Hengsheng Group.

He didn't come downstairs until 1 p.m.

"To Harbour City!" Lin Haoran said to Li Weidong as he got into the back seat of the Rolls-Royce.

"Okay, boss!" The car slowly started, then left the underground parking lot of the Kang Le Building, merged into the traffic, and quickly left Central.

An hour ago, Lin Haoran received a call from Bao Yugang, who said he had something to discuss and asked him to go to Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Harbour City is currently the largest real estate project under Wharf Holdings.

It was precisely because of this project that Wharf Holdings' stock price was consistently poor when it was still a listed company.

The reason, of course, is that Wharf Holdings has been continuously reinvesting its profits into this project, resulting in very poor financial statements for Wharf Holdings every year.

As a result, investors see no short-term returns and naturally become uninterested in Wharf Holdings' stock.

When Paul Yiu took over Wharf Holdings, Harbour City was a huge financial black hole.

But he had a keen eye and saw the long-term value of the project.

Based on his knowledge from his previous life, Lin Haoran knew that this was a golden egg, so he later became the second largest shareholder of Wharf Holdings, holding a whopping 49% of the shares. He joined forces with Bao Yugang to directly privatize Wharf Holdings.

However, although Lin Haoran was the second largest shareholder, he never paid any attention to things on that side.

With shipping magnate Paul Chung at the helm of Wharf Holdings, he felt very reassured.

Lin Haoran sat in the car, watching the street scenes rushing past the window, pondering Bao Yugang's purpose in contacting him this time.

He knew something about the current situation at Wharf Holdings.

Harbour City Phase 2 should open soon, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Could it be related to the opening of Harbour City?

Lin Haoran thought to himself thoughtfully.

At this moment, Li Weiguo, who was sitting in the passenger seat, turned around, hesitated for a moment, and then said to Lin Haoran, "Boss, I... I would like to ask for a day off tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Lin Haoran smiled and said, "Alright, is there anything important?"

In the morning, he had noticed that Li Weiguo seemed to be in a low mood. Lin Haoran had originally thought of asking him about it, but then forgot because of other things.

His two cousins, Li Weiguo and Li Weidong, are now his most trusted bodyguards. Their loyalty is 100%, and he can entrust his safety to them with complete peace of mind.

Therefore, although they were just bodyguards, Lin Haoran treated them very well.

Since bringing their families from the mainland to Hong Kong, Lin Haoran has made a point of having the two of them take turns resting at night. Tonight, Li Weidong will rest and go home, and tomorrow night, Li Weiguo will rest and go home.

In this way, both of them can have time to spend with their families, and Lin Haoran can always have reliable bodyguards by his side.

Li Weiguo stammered, unsure of how to begin.

However, Li Weidong, who was driving, answered for him with a smile: "Boss, last June, Weiguo was introduced to a local girl from Hong Kong, and the two became boyfriend and girlfriend."

Weiguo went home last night, and they had a fight. He probably wants to take a day off to go back and appease his girlfriend.

Li Weiguo's face flushed red when his brother exposed him on the spot. He stammered, "Boss, it's not what Weidong said. It's just... it's just that there's a small matter that needs to be taken care of..."

Lin Haoran burst into laughter upon hearing this, finding it rare to see his usually taciturn and agile bodyguard in such an embarrassed state.

"So you're in love, that's great! What's there to be embarrassed about?" Lin Haoran smiled and waved his hand. "Alright, I'll give you a day off tomorrow. Go and win that girl over."

"If you need any gifts, just take them from me, don't be shy."

Li Weiguo is already thirty years old this year, and it's indeed time for him to settle down and start a family.

Lin Haoran still remembers that when he rescued the two brothers at sea, Li Weidong was only 25 years old and Li Weiguo was 26 years old.

In the blink of an eye, four or five years have passed.

Time really does fly.

Li Weiguo waved his hands repeatedly: "No need, boss, I can handle it myself."

"Weiguo, if there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me. Your boss here is a master of romance!" Lin Haoran teased.

Li Weiguo blushed even more after being teased by Lin Haoran, and scratched his head sheepishly: "Boss, please don't make fun of me. You are a man who does great things. How can I compare to you?"

Li Weidong also laughed and said, "That's right, boss. You have so many female confidantes around you, but Weiguo is such a quiet guy. He can't even say a nice word. You should teach him a thing or two."

Lin Haoran laughed heartily, then thought for a moment and said, "Actually, girls don't care about your sweet talk; they care about your sincerity."

Go back and have a good talk with her, tell her how much you care about her; that's more effective than any gift.

However, Li Weiguo remained silent for a while after hearing Lin Haoran's words.

Then, as if he had mustered up his courage, he turned to look at Lin Haoran and humbly asked, "Boss, I really want to ask you something. My girlfriend, Ah Hong, was very good to me last year and did everything I asked. I thought we would be able to talk about marriage this year."

But starting last month, for some reason, I felt like she had become a different person. She often ignored me, and when I tried to contact her, she would either say she was busy or that she was too busy. Sometimes she wouldn't even answer my calls.

Last night, after get off work, I went to her shop to find her. She did come out, but for some reason, she scolded me for no reason, saying I shouldn't have gone to her shop. I really can't understand what I did wrong.

Lin Haoran frowned slightly upon hearing this.

He glanced at Li Weiguo's honest and sincere expression, and he already had a vague answer in his heart.

"Wei Guo, when was the last time you met?"

Li Weiguo thought for a moment and said, "In the middle of last month, we had a meal together, watched a movie, and even stayed together that night."

She was quite happy that day, and even said she would take me to meet her parents next time, but after that, well…

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clear.

Lin Haoran was silent for a few seconds, then asked, "Is she usually busy with work? What does she do for a living?"

Li Weidong chimed in, "She works as a sales assistant in a clothing store in Tsim Sha Tsui; I heard it sells high-end women's clothing."

"Does she know how much you earn in a month?" Lin Haoran asked.

Li Weiguo shook his head and said, "No, I just said I work for a security company."

Li Weiguo knew exactly what should be said and what should not be said to the outside world.

Lin Haoran nodded and asked, "Has she told you about any new colleagues or new friends she's made at the store?"

Li Weiguo paused for a moment, then recalled carefully: "I think she mentioned it. She said that a new manager had joined the store. She was quite young and treated the sales assistants very well, often inviting them to afternoon tea."

Lin Haoran became even more certain.

But he didn't say it directly. Instead, he said it tactfully: "Weiguo, feelings are sometimes not a one-sided issue."

Don't rush things. Take a day off tomorrow and have a good talk with her. If she's willing to tell you the truth, then listen to her. If she's not willing...

He paused, looking at Li Weiguo.

"You should also be mentally prepared."

Upon hearing this, Li Weiguo's expression changed slightly.

He wasn't stupid; he understood the meaning behind Lin Haoran's words.

Lin Haoran continued, "You have a water heater at home, right? I don't know if you've noticed, but when you're taking a shower, the water from the water heater suddenly gets cold. That means someone else is using the water heater too."

Li Weiguo was stunned for a moment and didn't react immediately.

Looking at his honest expression, Lin Haoran sighed and put it more bluntly: "Weiguo, what I mean is, when a woman suddenly becomes cold towards you, stops answering your calls, and stops wanting to see you, it's probably not because she's busy, but because she's found 'hot water' elsewhere."

Li Weiguo's face turned pale instantly.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found that he couldn't say anything.

Li Weidong also looked at his cousin in the rearview mirror, his eyes full of heartache, but he didn't say anything.

In matters like this, nothing outsiders can say will make a difference.

Lin Haoran continued, "Weiguo, I know this is unpleasant to hear, but you need to be prepared. Go see her tomorrow and get things cleared up."

If it's really like I said, then let it go. With your looks and qualities, you can have any woman you want. If all else fails, I can arrange one for you.

Li Weiguo remained silent for a long time.

It was so long that the car was almost at Tsim Sha Tsui when he finally managed to say, "Boss, I... I understand, thank you." (End of Chapter)