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Now, Lin Haoran has officially entered the field of semiconductor technology.

Computers also belong to the field of science and technology.

Moreover, semiconductors and computers are inherently related and complementary.

Without advanced semiconductor chips, there would be no powerful personal computer;
Without the widespread adoption of personal computers, the semiconductor industry would not have been able to achieve such rapid development.

These two are two sides of the same coin.

Since Lin Haoran has decided to enter the semiconductor field, the computer industry is naturally also within his sights.

Steve Jobs, the genius who was rejected by the company he founded, may have been the best entry point for him to enter this field.

A ousted Steve Jobs was in dire need of support and opportunity.

If Lin Haoran could extend an olive branch at this time, providing him with funding and a platform, allowing him to continue pursuing his dreams...

What would the result be?
Lin Haoran quickly calculated in his mind.

With Jobs' talent, even if he were kicked out of Apple, he would never have given up.

In his previous life, after Steve Jobs left Apple, he founded NeXT, later acquired Pixar, and was then invited back by Apple to create a series of world-changing products such as the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.

If we can establish a deeper cooperative relationship with him now, or even bring him to Hong Kong and bring him under our command.

The future landscape of technology may present a completely new picture.

Since even Zhang Zhongmou has become his subordinate, it makes perfect sense to have another Steve Jobs!
Of course, these are all things of the future, at least after 1985, that is, three years later.

Steve Jobs is still the chairman of Apple and still wields considerable power within the company; he hasn't reached the point of utter ruin.

Lin Haoran wouldn't try to poach someone at this time; doing so would only make him seem malicious and damage their relationship.

But he can wait.

We'll lend a helping hand when Jobs hit rock bottom.

Offering help in times of need was far more valuable than adding to someone's current success.

Lin Haoran had a plan in mind, but he remained calm on the surface. He simply smiled and said to the young man, "Please tell Mr. Jobs that I really like this gift. When my son grows up, I will let him use this computer to learn how to change the world."

The young man nodded and said respectfully, "Mr. Jobs also said that if Mr. Lin has the opportunity to go to Silicon Valley in California, he must visit Apple. He would like to talk to you again about the future of personal computers."

Lin Haoran smiled and said, "Definitely."

After seeing off Steve Jobs' representative, Guo Xiaohan looked at the computer curiously: "Brother Haoran, who is this Steve Jobs? Why is he giving us a computer? Our son is only a few days old, how can he use a computer?"

Computers are still not a widespread technology in this era. Apple is well-known in the United States, but not so much in Hong Kong or Southeast Asia.

Even though Apple's market capitalization on the US stock market is now over two billion US dollars, it still has little brand recognition in Hong Kong.

Therefore, it's normal that Guo Xiaohan doesn't know much about Steve Jobs.

Lin Haoran laughed and said, "He is a very innovative young man from America. His computers are different from others. Naturally, we won't give this computer to our son. By the time he grows up, computer technology will have been updated countless times, and this computer will be an antique."

The gift he gave wasn't particularly valuable, but it was probably an attempt to maintain our connection. What he didn't know was that I valued him greatly, even more than he imagined.

Lin Haoran looked at the Macintosh prototype on the ground, a meaningful smile appearing on his lips.

Steve Jobs, you thought you were just giving a simple congratulatory gift, trying to maintain a useful connection.

But you don't know, in my eyes, you yourself are a precious treasure.

A genius capable of changing the world is worth far more than any gold or silver.

But now is not the time.

Lin Haoran snapped out of his thoughts and said to Li Weidong, "Let's move this computer to my study."

"Yes, boss!" Upon hearing this, Li Weidong deftly picked up the box from the ground and carried it upstairs to Lin Haoran's study.

Guo Xiaohan looked at Li Weidong's retreating figure, then at Lin Haoran, and asked curiously, "Brother Haoran, are you up to something again?"

Lin Haoran smiled and put his arm around her shoulder: "What ideas could I possibly have? It just so happens that there is no computer in the study, so I want to see if this high-tech equipment can provide me with some convenience for my work."

Guo Xiaohan rolled her eyes at him: "I don't believe it. When you said that just now, your eyes were shining. You must have been thinking of some money-making idea again."

Lin Haoran laughed and didn't deny it.

There is nothing better than a wife who knows her husband.

Guo Xiaohan has followed him for so long, and her understanding of him is indeed much deeper than that of others.

“Okay, I admit it.” Lin Haoran laughed. “This Steve Jobs is indeed a rare talent. I’m thinking that if there’s an opportunity in the future, I might be able to cooperate with him and make him work for me.”

Guo Xiaohan nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

She knew that Lin Haoran always had his reasons for doing things.

If he thinks Jobs has value, then he must have his reasons.

All she needs to do is support him quietly from behind.

……

The next morning, Lin Haoran woke up from a sweet dream.

Guo Xiaohan was still fast asleep beside her.

Today is February 19st.

It has been five days since Lin Yaoguang was born.

A full week has passed since Huanyu Investment Company closed out its positions.

He gently lifted the blanket, afraid of waking her.

Although Guo Xiaohan has recovered well these past few days, taking care of the child is still tiring, so she tries to sleep as much as she can.

Lin Haoran quietly finished washing up and changing his clothes. He first went to the nursery next door to check on his son, Lin Yaoguang, before going downstairs to the dining room.

The servants had already prepared breakfast, both Chinese and Western, which filled the long table.

He picked up the latest newspaper that had been prepared beforehand and began reading it while eating his breakfast.

Unsurprisingly, he remains a frequent front-page figure in many mainstream newspapers.

On the contrary, the latest news on Mexico's debt crisis is in an inconspicuous corner.

This is actually quite normal. After all, this is Hong Kong. The debt crisis in Mexico doesn't affect Hong Kong. Even if the citizens know that the debt crisis there is very serious, they won't pay much attention to it.

The media is all about traffic. Whoever can attract readers' attention, increase their newspaper sales, and raise their advertising revenue will be their front-page darling.

Lin Haoran, on the other hand, is precisely the darling who attracts the most attention.

The 28-year-old Hong Kong's richest man, with a net worth of billions, is the nephew-in-law of Southeast Asia's richest man. He was personally officiated at his wedding by the Queen of England, and now he has welcomed a son...

Any one of these labels would be eye-catching enough, let alone when they are all combined on one person.
If the media doesn't idolize him, who will they idolize?

Lin Haoran looked at the reports about himself in the newspaper, a helpless smile appearing on his lips.

Yesterday he was the "heir to the Lin family dynasty," today he's a "child born with a diamond key in his mouth," and tomorrow might just be the "countdown to the 100-day celebration of Hong Kong's little prince"...

These media outlets are really treating his son like the protagonist of a TV drama.

As for the news from Mexico...

Lin Haoran flipped through the newspaper and found a few short messages in an inconspicuous corner.

"The Mexican debt crisis continues to escalate, pushing the peso to new lows."

Negotiations between the International Monetary Fund and Mexico broke down, and the aid plan was shelved.

Large-scale demonstrations erupted in Mexico City, with clashes breaking out between police and civilians.

A few words, a light touch.

It was as if the disaster that was consuming a country had nothing to do with the citizens of Hong Kong.

Lin Haoran looked at the text messages, but his heart remained completely unmoved.

this is the truth.

Others' suffering is ultimately just something they talk about over tea.

Unless disaster strikes them themselves, no one will really care.

All Lin Haoran could do was prepare for disaster and protect his family before it struck.

That's it.

Lin Haoran put down the newspaper and continued eating his breakfast.

After breakfast, Lin Haoran called his bodyguards Li Weidong and Li Weiguo, got into a Rolls-Royce, and headed to the Kang Le Building.

The car slowly drove out of Shixun Road and wound its way down the mountain road.

Lin Haoran leaned back in his seat, watching the scenery rushing past the window, but his mind was on the matter of Huanyu Investment Company.

Su Zhixue wouldn't contact him unless it was something important.

In the past few days, his focus has been on Guo Xiaohan and Lin Yaoguang, who was only a few days old. Therefore, he is unaware of the progress of Huanyu Investment Company.

He gave Su Zhixue a week to close out his positions, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, they should be close to closing out by now, if not completely. As for whether any unexpected events might occur, he wasn't worried.

Because if anything unexpected happens, Su Zhixue will find a way to contact him and report it.

Within ten minutes, the car was parked smoothly in its designated parking space in the underground parking lot of the Kang Le Building.

Upon reaching the first floor, many employees greeted Lin Haoran and offered their congratulations.

"Mr. Lin, congratulations on the birth of your son!"

"Mr. Lin, the young master must be very cute!"

"Boss, congratulations!"

Lin Haoran responded with a smile to each of them, but did not stop walking, heading straight for the private elevator.

The elevator slowly ascended and stopped on the 51st floor.

Apart from his own office and reception room, the 51st floor is mainly occupied by senior executives of Hongkong Land Group.

There aren't many people on the 51st floor, but those who work there are considered high-end talents, and they have a closer relationship with their boss, Lin Haoran.

Upon seeing Lin Haoran step out of the elevator, several executives who were talking in the corridor immediately came to greet him.

"Boss, congratulations!" Huo Jianning, the newly appointed president of the Land Group, said with a big smile. "The birth of our young master is a great joy for our Land Group!"

"Yes, boss, we're all looking forward to the young master's one-month celebration!" the group's vice president added.

Lin Haoran smiled and waved his hand: "I will definitely invite everyone to the full moon celebration. You all have to come."

"sure!"

Several senior executives echoed each other's sentiments, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then tactfully dispersed, each returning to their own office.

Lin Haoran noticed that Ma Shimin was not in his office.

This is normal, as Simon Murray's current position is no longer President of Hongkong Land Group, but rather he has focused his energy on the Galaxy Strategic Development Committee.

The Galaxy Strategic Development Committee owns several major groups, and Land Group is just one of them. He certainly wouldn't be focusing solely on Land Group's small territory.

Lin Haoran withdrew his gaze and pushed open the door to his office.

The office remains the same, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a beautiful view of Victoria Harbour. Sunlight streams in, making the entire room bright and warm.

Liu Xiaoli wasn't in the office; she'd probably gone to some department for training.

Lin Haoran didn't pay any attention and went straight to his desk to sit down and pick up a stack of documents to look through.

These are all documents that have been piling up over the past few days, and it's clear that Liu Xiaoli helped organize them.

Although he mostly acts as a hands-off manager, there are some important matters that still require his personal review.

Half an hour has passed since I finished watching it.

"Boss, you're here at the company." Liu Xiaoli walked in without anyone noticing, carrying a steaming cup of coffee.

She was dressed in a well-fitting business suit, her long hair was tied up, and she looked capable and elegant.

After she placed the coffee on the desk, Lin Haoran pulled her onto his lap and asked with a smile, "Did you miss me?"

"How could I dare to miss you? Xiaohan just gave birth. If I said I missed you, wouldn't that be heartless?" Liu Xiaoli rolled her eyes at him, obediently sat on his lap, and let Lin Haoran's hands caress her all over.

"What, are you jealous?" Lin Haoran asked with a smile.

This girl says she doesn't dare to think about it, but her actions tell a different story.

Liu Xiaoli felt a little ticklish from his touch, so she twisted her body and muttered softly, "I'm not jealous at all. I know who I am, and I know who Sister Xiaohan is. I just... I just miss you a little."

Also, seeing the photo of you and your son in the newspaper made me a little envious. I wonder when I'll be able to have my own child.

Previously, the two always took precautions against pregnancy during intercourse, so even though Liu Xiaoli had been Lin Haoran's woman for a full year, she had not gotten pregnant.

However, after Liu Xiaoli expressed her desire for a child, Lin Haoran decided that they would no longer use contraception when they had sex.

For him, the more children the better, the more the merrier, and the more children, the more blessings.

As for whether he was worried about having more children and them fighting over the inheritance, Lin Haoran was not worried.

He has the ability and wisdom to ensure that every child receives the care and resources they deserve.

What's more, he's only twenty-eight years old.

The road ahead is long, and the wealth he can create will far exceed what he has now.

By the time his children grow up, his wealth will be ten or even a hundred times what it is now.

When will the family property be divided?
No need at all.

Because everyone can be allocated enough wealth to last several lifetimes.

In the future, he could simply follow the feudal system of ancient dynasties, allowing his most intelligent and most satisfactory son to inherit the core of his business empire, while his other children would each take charge of their own businesses, spreading the Lin family's influence to every corner of the world.

Hearing her soft, sweet voice, Lin Haoran felt a surge of pity.

This girl seems to have changed a bit since he agreed to let her have a child; she's become more relaxed when chatting with him.

However, this is also a good thing for Lin Haoran.

If his women are always cautious and timid when they are with him, what's the point?
Lin Haoran gently stroked her belly and said with a mischievous smile, "Don't worry, you'll get pregnant soon. After lunch, we'll go back to the Mid-Levels in Wan Chai for a nap."

Liu Xiaoli blushed slightly, buried her head in his chest, and whispered, "Boss, you're so good to me."

Lin Haoran smiled, lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then said, "You go ahead and do your work, I'll make a call to the US first."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaoli nodded obediently, stood up from his lap, straightened her clothes, and then pushed open the door and went out.

Lin Haoran picked up the phone and dialed an overseas number.

Just seconds after the call was dialed, Su Zhixue's voice came through: "Boss, what a coincidence, I was just about to call you!"

Lin Haoran smiled and said, "Yes, go ahead."

"Congratulations on the birth of your son, boss!" Su Zhixue offered his congratulations over the phone, his tone filled with genuine joy.

Lin Haoran smiled and said, "Thanks. So, how's it going?"

"As of 8 p.m. New York time on August 18, Universal Investment Company has completely liquidated all its positions in Mexican and European debt."

Su Zhixue reported, his voice filled with barely suppressed excitement, "The principal of $30 billion and the profit of $125.8 billion, totaling $155.8 billion, have all been safely deposited into the accounts, distributed across dozens of accounts around the world. They are absolutely safe and absolutely secretive."

I just finished compiling the data and was about to contact you, boss, when you called me at such a coincidence.

Lin Haoran's smile deepened as he heard the number.

The second phase of the strategy resulted in a profit of $125.8 billion.

It was nearly 120 million more than his previous estimate of 6 billion.

Although the extra 6 million yuan was nothing to him, it represented the execution ability of Su Zhixue and the entire Huanyu Investment team.

Of course, the most important reason is that the impact of the Mexican debt crisis has become more severe during this period, which has increased the base for Huanyu Investment Company to make profits when it secretly liquidates its positions.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Lin Haoran said cheerfully, "Tell the brothers that this month's bonus is doubled."

Su Zhixue quickly said, "Thank you, boss! I thank you on behalf of my brothers!"
Furthermore, including the $32.3 billion gained from the first investment, the total profit from the two investments reached a staggering $158.1 billion! Boss, you've made history! If this were to become known to the outside world, the entire financial community would be shaken!

Lin Haoran smiled but didn't reply.

Making history?
Maybe.

But what he wanted was never empty fame.

What he wants is tangible wealth and the power to control his own destiny.

He doesn't care at all whether the outside world knows or not.

Keep a low profile, and you'll live longer.

This is his deepest realization after so many years of working in the financial markets.

However, this is indeed an amazing thing.

It's worth noting that in his last investment, he only put in a mere $15 billion, but ultimately made a profit of $32.3 billion!
The second phase involved an investment of $30 billion, all of which was financed by the profits from the first phase.

In other words, Lin Haoran used a mere $15 billion in principal to ultimately obtain a profit of a staggering $158.1 billion!

This is no longer a simple investment; it is a textbook-level financial battle.

Lin Haoran raised his head, looking out at Victoria Harbour, and felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction welling up inside him.

1.5 billion became 15.8 billion.

A tenfold return.

And this happened in just a few months.

Such a record is worthy of being recorded in the annals of global financial history. (End of Chapter)