The unparalleled talent of the country started from Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 287, Making Things Difficult, Trust for Ten Weeks and Four Days

At 4:30 p.m. on August 15, 1985, Wang Duoyu returned to Beijing by plane.

He was originally supposed to go straight back to Harbin, but Fang Lihe called and asked him to go to Beijing.

Since Fang Li and the others had already given in, Wang Duoyu stopped dwelling on the matter.

Furthermore, Fang Lihe is currently a leader of a unit directly under Harbin Institute of Technology, so he definitely needs to make a trip to Beijing.

So Wang Duoyu came back.

"Duoyu, you're finally back! You've been away for almost a month this time. Did you have a great time?"

At Nanyuan Airport, Fang Lihe personally came to greet Wang Duoyu, and greeted him with a warm smile as soon as they met.

However, Wang Duoyu could sense the other person's resentment and dissatisfaction in those words.

"No, although I had a long vacation, I wasn't playing all the time. I also had to deal with work. I didn't really enjoy my summer vacation much before a phone call brought me back. Of course I didn't get enough fun!"

Wang Duoyu didn't tolerate the other party's behavior and responded with a reply.

He didn't have a good time at all, because on the way to Kunming, he was robbed on the road, which ruined his mood.

Fortunately, Wang Junhong's two little ones were quite sleepy at the time and had already fallen asleep, so they didn't see the confrontation. Otherwise, the two children might have been traumatized.

In addition, after he arrived in Kunming, Qi Xingbang warmly received him, but it wasn't just out of hospitality; he needed something from him.

Want Want Group will definitely not build a factory in Kunming, because there is no need for it.

However, the Red Star Steel Plant could establish a branch here, since it can import cheaper oil and ore from several nearby countries.

If Hongxing Steel Plant wants to make a profit, it cannot limit itself to Harbin.

Anyway, Qi Xingbang is very sincere now, so let's build a factory here.

Apart from the Hongxing Steel Plant, Want Want Group has not invested in any other projects.

Of course, stores like Yuma Clothing Store and Brabus Watch Store will open branches here. After all, this is the provincial capital. Although there aren't many rich people here, every little bit helps.

For now, let's forget about investing in building a factory.

To be honest, Wang Duoyu did hope that Want Want Group could produce cars or something, but they hadn't accumulated much automotive technology, so how could they do it?
Harbin Institute of Technology is indeed developing electric vehicles, but they haven't been developed yet; we'll have to wait a while longer.

Even if electric vehicles are developed, it's not the right time to do so because there are still many technical challenges to overcome.

If Want Want Group could acquire relatively advanced automotive manufacturing technology from abroad, then it could invest in building a factory.

But it will be soon. In the 1990s, even if we can't get the relevant technology from Japan, the Russian Empire has a lot of technology that we can get.

This is one of the reasons why Wang Duoyu likes to make money.

Although foreign automotive technology is restricted and it's impossible for Want Want Group to bring it back to China, one should still have dreams. What if they come true?

Wang Duoyu stayed in Kunming for several days, admiring the flowers and plants there, until Fang Lihe called, and he finally returned.

These words caused a hint of embarrassment to flash across Fang Lihe's face.

He moved a little closer and whispered in Wang Duoyu's ear:
"Duoyu, at least give me some face. I'm still your boss, after all."

"Ha, Lao Fang, face is something you have to give each other. If you don't give me face, I won't give you face. Even though you're my boss, once I resign, you'll no longer be my boss."

Fang Lihe: "."

At this moment, Wang Duoyu was like a hedgehog, with all his quills standing on end. If Fang Lihe got even a little too close, he would get hurt.

Although such a rebuttal makes Wang Duoyu seem a bit naive, does he need to worry about that?

There's no need to worry about anything. Besides, this was all Fang Li and the others' doing. They won't admit their mistakes, and they even have resentment in their voices. Why should Wang Duoyu tolerate it?

"I admit I was wrong, okay? This happened in front of everyone, don't embarrass me!"

"Hehe, as long as you stop causing these kinds of trouble, I won't do it again."

In the first round, Wang Duoyu won, and Fang Lihe lost.

The two quickly returned to their usual friendly and harmonious relationship, like old friends meeting again, and it seemed like they had a pretty good relationship.

At this moment, Wang Junhong tugged at Liu Xiaoli's clothes and whispered in his mother's ear:
"Mom, Dad seems to dislike this grandpa. Why is that?"

Liu Xiaoli almost couldn't hold back her laughter; she was having a hard time suppressing it.

Liu Xiaoli heard everything Wang Duoyu said. Fang Lihe spoke even softer and she didn't hear him, but she could tell from Wang Duoyu's words that Fang Lihe had definitely been humiliated.

This is really interesting.

"Brother, let's get in the car!"

At this moment, the little kid Wang Junan pointed at the car and said something because he had been standing for a while and was a little tired.

Wang Duoyu heard what the little guy said, and immediately picked him up and got into the car to go home.

On the way back from the airport to No. 87 Zhongguancun West Street, Wang Duoyu did not ride in the same car as Fang Lihe, but instead rode with Liu Xiaoli and her two children.

Frustrated and helpless, Fang Li could only watch helplessly, not daring to provoke Wang Duoyu any further.

After arriving at No. 87 Courtyard, Fang Lihe wanted to invite Wang Duoyu back to the unit's canteen for dinner, as he had already prepared a sumptuous meal.

The offer was rejected.

In the past, Wang Duoyu would definitely have given the other person face and gone out to eat, but after this experience, he was too lazy to deal with such meaningless social interactions.

No matter how good his relationship with Fang Li and his group is, when the time comes to sell him out, they will still sell him out.

So if you have something to say, say it; if you don't, get as far away as possible and stop rambling.

In his previous life, Wang Duoyu also believed that people in this era were relatively pure.

But in reality, after spending a long time with them, it becomes clear that a considerable number of researchers and technical workers are indeed like that.

Humans are a diverse species, and what kind of birds can't be found in a big forest?
Moreover, Fang Lihe, who was able to sit in a leadership position in the Ministry of Aerospace Industry, could not possibly be an ordinary person.

Fang Lihe may certainly have a pure side, but for someone to sit in this position, that purity is subjective.

Wang Duoyu used to think the other person was very pure and enthusiastic, but what about now?

Everything was nothing more than an exchange of interests.

From Fang Lihe's perspective, why would he need to consult Wang Duoyu before recommending someone else for a position like the Party Secretary of Harbin Institute of Technology?

There's no need to even inform them; they can just replace the person directly.

After all, Wang Duoyu is just a professor in the Department of Mathematics at Harbin Institute of Technology.

There are three levels in between: the head of the mathematics department, the secretary of Harbin Institute of Technology, and the director of the office of the Ministry of Aerospace Industry, before he finally gets to Fang Lihe.

Therefore, there is absolutely no need to discuss this matter with Wang Duoyu.

Seeing that Wang Duoyu had returned to his study and closed the door, Fang Lihe's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was already cold.

He truly hadn't expected Wang Duoyu to be so disrespectful to him.

Fortunately, Liu Xiaoli and the others were not in this room at the time, otherwise Fang Lihe would definitely have been furious.

Having lost all face, Fang Lihe finally saw Wang Duoyu for who he truly was after this incident.

But it was too late to regret.

As for making things difficult for Wang Duoyu?

Don't be ridiculous. Even if you gave Fang Li and ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to do that.

Unless he's tired of living.

He wasn't a technical leader with a background in scientific research and technology; otherwise, he might have been able to criticize Wang Duoyu, but he didn't dare to interfere with Wang Duoyu's work.

Because he simply doesn't understand.

In the field of mathematics, no one is more brilliant than Wang Duoyu.

In the field of aero-engine research and development, only a few people, such as Qian Xuesen, could discuss with Wang Duoyu, but in terms of authority, Wang Duoyu himself was an authority.

Whether it's the development of a Mach 5 fighter jet or the domestic engine development project of Pioneer Technology, simulation software is indispensable.

This simulation software was developed by Wang Duoyu, and it can be said that this software is one of the means by which Wang Duoyu studied strong solutions to the Navier-Stokes equations.

So don't joke about making things difficult for Wang Duoyu.

Fang Lihe might sulk at most, but the others wouldn't dare to have such thoughts.

Otherwise, he might be transferred to a leisurely retirement position.

The next day, in the morning, Wang Duoyu arrived at the Wenjin Street compound.

Lü Yangui was also there, along with several other leaders in the office.

Regarding Fang Li and the previous incident, the leaders explained the situation and then stated that Liu Deben and Lü Gongliang would definitely continue to work in their positions before retirement.

Unless a more outstanding leader emerges, and provided that Liu Deben and his colleagues' health permits, they will continue to remain in their current positions.

In addition, even if Liu Deben and Lü Gongliang are promoted or retired, they will be given priority in being selected from the existing leadership team.

With the leadership's guarantee, the leadership team of Harbin Institute of Technology is as solid as a rock and there will be no major changes.

Harbin Institute of Technology needs stability, and with Wang Duoyu as its anchor, there won't be any major changes.

"Okay, thank you, leaders!"

After listening, Wang Duoyu thanked him gratefully.

With that, the matter is completely over.

Since there won't be many changes at Harbin Institute of Technology, Wang Duoyu doesn't need to worry about the leadership team at Harbin Institute of Technology in the next few years.

However, after discussing this matter, Lü Yangui and the other leaders seized the opportunity to ask Wang Duoyu about the current situation in Japan and the United States.

In short, it's still about the Plaza Accord.

Currently, leaders like Lü Yangui are aware that the Plaza Accord is about to be signed.

However, they are not so sure about the subsequent developments after the agreement is signed. Will the Japanese real estate market and stock market really rise?
Wang Duoyu shrugged and said:
"In June, Pandora signed a loan agreement with Yokohama Bank, borrowing the equivalent of US$500 million in Japanese yen, all of which will be used to invest in the real estate market. The loan term is five years, and both the interest and principal will be repaid in US dollars."

That single sentence left Lü Yangui and his group speechless.

What the hell?

A loan of 500 million US dollars? And the interest and principal will be repaid in US dollars?

Are you so certain that the yen will appreciate and the dollar will depreciate?
Nonsense, Wang Duoyu is guaranteed to win this round.

Don't be fooled by the fact that 500 million US dollars seems like a lot; in the foreign exchange market, it's nothing more than a tiny ripple.

Wang Duoyu wasn't asking Want Want Group to take out loans of hundreds of billions of dollars, just small loans of a few hundred million US dollars, and these loans were spread across several different companies. How could Yokohama Bank and other companies possibly think that far ahead?

They even wish Pandora and related companies would lend money like this, so that they could easily transfer their funds out of the country.

As is well known, Japan is an island nation with a large population and limited land. Crucially, it is located in an earthquake zone, resulting in scarce resources, high risks, and a severe dependence on foreign countries.

Many Japanese conglomerates aspire to expand overseas, investing heavily in factories, banks, hospitals, schools, and other infrastructure projects abroad.

Preserve the seeds.

So Pandora and her group came to Japan to borrow so many yen and invested in the Japanese real estate market, stock market, etc., and then repaid the US dollars to Yokohama Bank, etc., which couldn't be more perfect.

Of course, Lü Yangui and his group couldn't see through this.

But it doesn't matter, it's already mid-August, whether they understand it or not, it won't change anything.

Now we just have to wait until next month to see what the US and other countries will do.

It was half an hour later when we left the Wenjin Street compound.

Wang Duoyu did not return to Bingcheng, but stayed here until the 21st before returning to Bingcheng.

Since he hasn't left Harbin Institute of Technology, then his previous statement about quitting his job on the Mach 5 fighter jet project can be considered a joke.

So he has to finish all the work he's accumulated in Beijing before he can return to Harbin.

As the car slowly drove into the Harbin Institute of Technology campus, Wang Duoyu was deeply moved by the familiar scene before him.

I went for a walk outside, and it was still a familiar place, which made me feel more at ease.

That evening, Wang Duoyu suddenly received a call from Guangzhou; it was from Feng Yongxi.

"Professor Wang, am I disturbing you?"

"No, I'm playing with my child right now. Principal Feng, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Well, I may be being a bit presumptuous, but I mean no harm. I've heard some things."

Feng Yongxi first briefly explained the situation, and then very earnestly extended the invitation:

"Professor Wang, Sun Yat-sen University welcomes you. If you'd like to come to our university, I've already spoken with Mayor Yuan and others on the phone. I'll call you first, and Mayor Yuan and the others will call you later."

"If you are willing to come to our university, we will fully support any decision you make and give you our greatest support."

"You've been to Guangzhou before, and Guangzhou is indeed a very livable city."

Feng Yongxi and his colleagues were filled with regret about this, because Guangzhou was too far from the capital, and it would take a very long time for the wind to blow over.

If they had known that Wang Duoyu came to Guangzhou last month to relax and that he was leaving Harbin Institute of Technology, Feng Yongxi and the others would definitely have made a request to let Wang Duoyu stay in Guangzhou.

If Wang Duoyu really does come to Sun Yat-sen University, then Sun Yat-sen University will take off completely.

Even if everything Harbin Institute of Technology has now will definitely not be moved to Guangzhou, as long as Wang Duoyu is at Sun Yat-sen University, he will surely be able to take off under his subtle influence.

Unfortunately, they didn't know about this at the time.

Feng Yongxi and his family only found out about this today, and they were so regretful they were slapping their thighs in remorse.

Such a great opportunity, and we've completely missed it.

"Um, thank you for your high regard, President Feng, but I'm sorry, I will not be leaving Harbin Institute of Technology."

Wang Duoyu was speechless; look at the mess this has made.

However, the fact that Feng Yongxi and his group only found out about this so late shows that their information was really outdated.

The news had already spread throughout the capital, but Feng Yongxi and his group only found out so late, which shouldn't be the case.

It's highly likely that Fang Li and his group kept it too secret, which is why the matter didn't escalate.

Upon hearing this, Feng Yongxi on the other end of the phone felt even more regretful.

Sigh, I wish I had known.

It will undoubtedly be even more difficult to poach Wang Duoyu from Sun Yat-sen University now.

However, Feng Yongxi talked on the phone for quite a while before hanging up.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Duoyu immediately turned on the signal jamming switch, too lazy to answer the phone again.

"Old Yuan, please tell Xiao Su that I'm back. Write down anything that comes up, and I'll deal with it tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zuliang immediately nodded in agreement.

At this point at home, Wang Duoyu was definitely not receiving any more phone calls.

Only in this way could Wang Duoyu enjoy this moment of peace.

However, while he found some peace and quiet, Su Zhenghuai was incredibly busy.

Besides Yuan Youlan, Xia Huarong and Zhang Yuebin from Shanghai, Qi Xingbang from Kunming, and leaders from several other places including Northwest China, Chengdu, and Chongqing also called Su Zhenghuai.

The reason is simple: they all want to talk to Wang Duoyu on the phone.

When Wang Duoyu did not answer the phone, Xia Huarong and his team immediately took the presidents of Fudan University and Shanghai Jiaotong University with them to Harbin.

As long as Wang Duoyu is willing to come to Fudan University or Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai will definitely be willing to give him the greatest support.

Ding Shisun from Peking University and Gao Jingde from Tsinghua University did not leave Beijing, nor did they even make a phone call.

It wasn't that they knew about this earlier than Yuan Youlan and the others, but rather that Ding Shisun and his group were in the capital and had a clearer understanding of the whole story.

The controversy surrounding Wang Duoyu's departure from Harbin Institute of Technology has passed. Now that Wang Duoyu has returned to Harbin Institute of Technology, no one else can even think about it.

Otherwise, Ding Shisun and Gao Jingde would have immediately rushed to Harbin Institute of Technology.

The next day, Wang Duoyu was in his office in the mathematics department building, preparing to start work, when Xia Huarong and his team arrived. They were very enthusiastic and offered many incentives.

There's no way around it, Wang Duoyu is just too talented.

Not only is he a master of mathematics, but his vision in the business world is also unparalleled.

"I'm sorry to have made you come all this way for nothing, but I'm not leaving Harbin Institute of Technology."

Wang Duoyu said apologetically.

He hadn't expected Xia Huarong and the others to be so enthusiastic, and felt a little awkward.

Just as Xia Huarong was about to say something, Lü Gongliang arrived.

He received a call from Su Zhenghuai, so he rushed over, fearing that Wang Duoyu had really been kidnapped.

Although university professors and presidents in China travel around to universities across the country and are essentially internally recruited, there is only one top professor like Wang Duoyu.

If Harbin Institute of Technology didn't have Wang Duoyu, Lü Gongliang simply couldn't imagine what the future would have been like.

Even though he was the vice president of Sun Yat-sen University before, he is now the president of Harbin Institute of Technology, so naturally he has to protect the interests of Harbin Institute of Technology.

With Lü Gongliang as their shield, Xia Huarong and the others knew they had no chance.

However, just when Xia Huarong and his group thought they were going to leave empty-handed, Wang Duoyu spoke up at that moment:

"Leader Xia, if you trust me, you can invest in foreign exchange, bet on the yen's rise, and short the US dollar."

That's all he can do to help; there's nothing more he can do.

Shanghai definitely has foreign exchange reserves. If Xia Huarong and his group are willing to believe Wang Duoyu, they might actually be able to make a little extra money in this wave.

Even at the very least, it can prevent some unnecessary losses.

"Professor Wang, could you elaborate?"

Wang Duoyu shook his head and didn't continue chatting with Xia Huarong and the others.

After leaving Wang Duoyu's office, Xia Huarong suddenly said to Lü Gongliang:

"Principal Lü, could you please tell me what Professor Wang meant by that sentence just now?"

Upon hearing this, the latter smiled and led them back to his office, poured them tea and water, and then began to chat in detail.

Lu Gongliang did not discuss Lotte Group; he simply stated the relevant data released by Japan and the United States at the beginning of the year, which are all publicly available information.

A careful and thorough analysis will reveal that the United States is bound to take significant action next.

The dollar's appreciation has been too severe, seriously damaging the competitiveness of US exports in the international market and leading to a huge US trade deficit.

Therefore, it is definitely not feasible to devalue the dollar without deliberate intervention.

"The United States has had a large trade deficit in recent years, with Japan and Germany having the largest trade surpluses. Professor Wang's analysis concludes that the yen is most likely to appreciate."

Hearing Lü Gongliang's words, Xia Huarong and the others were all surprised. Could such a thing really exist?

But at that moment, Zhang Yuebin suddenly thought of something and said:
"Principal Lü, I remember Professor Wang wrote a book before, called 'The Rise of Great Powers'."

Zhang Yuebin had seen this book and still remembered many of its contents.

Combining Wang Duoyu's current bullish analysis of the Japanese yen, the rising popularity of companies affiliated with Harbin Institute of Technology over the past few years, and the fact that Want Want Group, a company that Wang Duoyu casually founded, has gradually become the largest private group in China.

It's important to know that 1984 was just the beginning of the era of private enterprises; many companies were only established that year.

But Want Want Group is already a behemoth.

Although Want Want Group is a collective enterprise, everyone knows that it is actually a private enterprise because the shareholders are all relatives of the Wang family.

Furthermore, Wang Duoyu holds the largest share of this company.

Judging from Wang Duoyu's track record, there is a very high probability that he is bullish on the Japanese yen this time.

"Yes, Professor Wang did write this book."

Xia Huarong immediately nodded and said:

"President Lü, do you have any more detailed suggestions? And surely Harbin Institute of Technology has made some advance plans, right?"

Lu Gongliang shook his head and said, "I certainly don't need to give more detailed suggestions, do I? Professor Wang's words have already made it very clear. As for the plans of Harbin Institute of Technology, I have no comment!"

The specifics of what Harbin Institute of Technology did will certainly not be revealed.

Even so, Xia Huarong and his group have already made a fortune.

After leaving Harbin, Xia Huarong and his group returned to the Shanghai Municipal Government office building, immediately gathered people, and began a meeting to discuss the matter.

Xia Huarong and his team were quite decisive; they allocated 200 million US dollars and established an investment company.

Shanghai Chengtou Company was originally established in 1992, but it was actually established in August 1985.

Because Wang Duoyu spoke in such a hurry, Xia Huarong and his team quickly finalized the matter and then took the funds overseas.

They also have other channels and methods, so they are determined to make this investment a success.

Yuan Youlan was in the same boat as them, except that they raised even more funds, a total of 300 million US dollars.

Don't underestimate three hundred million US dollars. It may not seem like much, but in this day and age, it's an enormous sum of money.

In 1984, both Shanghai and Guangzhou had very low GDP.

As for why Xia Huarong and his group were only able to raise 200 million US dollars, while Yuan Youlan and his group were able to raise 300 million US dollars, it's because Yuan Youlan and his group had more faith in Wang Duoyu and were more willing to go all out.

Wang Duoyu, who stayed at Harbin Institute of Technology, was unaware of all this, and he didn't really care about it.

Even if Shanghai and Guangzhou suffer losses, Wang Duoyu can still provide them with some compensation later.

In the blink of an eye, it's August 30th, and the September school season is just around the corner.

Zheng Baoyin and his group returned at this time.

Inside the study, Wang Duoyu looked at Zheng Baoyin, Wang Meili, and Wang Jianchao, listening to their reports on the current situation abroad.

"Uncle Jiu, Pandora has completed the relevant mortgage loan, obtaining a $700 million loan from Merrill Lynch, which has been invested entirely in the Japanese market."

As soon as Wang Jianchao spoke, Wang Duoyu nodded slightly.

It was Wang Duoyu who instructed them to take out loans from various banks.

To be honest, the Pandora brand itself isn't worth much money, but shares in Pandora USA are quite valuable.

Financial giants like Merrill Lynch knew how Pandora amassed wealth in the United States, so they were naturally very willing to lend money to Pandora.

The money was loaned out, but Merrill Lynch had no idea how those funds actually flowed.

According to the plan of breaking down large amounts into smaller amounts, gold is acquired directly from all over the world, and then the gold is stored in banks in relevant countries such as Tokyo, London, and Singapore.

Then these gold pieces were used to make loans.

After another round, the funds were already highly dispersed.

Entering the Japanese real estate market with millions or tens of millions of US dollars through various means almost guarantees a win.

Of course, all of these operations require a large number of professionals such as accountants and lawyers.

This is a perfectly normal business practice. Even if Merrill Lynch and other banks wanted to monitor where these funds went, they couldn't, and besides, they might not even bother to monitor it.

Besides Merrill Lynch, brands such as Yuebu, Youma, and Xibeier also took out loans, and they all went to different banks for loans.

For example, Hibel clearly borrowed heavily under the pretext of developing the Japanese market, and then used the money to enter Tokyo, Japan, to purchase real estate.

There are many methods; it just depends on whether you dare to take the plunge.

In addition, Maple Leaf Holdings raised approximately $1.2 billion and then invested in the foreign exchange market on Wall Street, betting on a rise in the Japanese yen!

After Zheng Baoyin and the others finished their reports, Wang Duoyu smiled and said:

"I know you're worried, but you don't need to be. Even if things don't go as I predict, at worst, all our hard work over the past few years will be for nothing, and we can start all over again."

"We are not without resources; we are sure we can reach even greater heights."

With Wang Duoyu's encouragement, Zheng Baoyin and the others immediately smiled.

After all, Want Want Group really invested a huge amount of money this time, using shares as collateral and taking out a large loan.

Even the shops, factories, and properties purchased in Tokyo were all mortgaged, and large sums of money were borrowed to finance them.

The current interest payments are covered by the profits of several companies, including Yuma, Pandora, and Sybil.

Of course, these companies are still very profitable, so they have more than enough to cover interest payments.

Suddenly, Wang Meihe spoke up:

"Ninth Brother, what are you going to do with all this money? It's making me anxious. If we really lose it all, I don't know how we'll pay it back."

"Sis, didn't you hear me clearly? I already said that even if we suffer losses, we can just start over. The Want Want Group's domestic operations won't be affected at all, okay?"

After a pause, Wang Meili frowned and looked at her ninth brother, saying:
"But sister is right, brother, what do you need so much money for? Isn't enough money enough?"

Only the two sisters would ask such a question; Zheng Baoyin and the others would never ask such a pointless question.

While it's true that having enough money is enough, how much money is actually enough?

Zheng Baoyin and Wang Jianchao had been with Wang Duoyu the longest and were the most familiar of his relatives, but they still didn't know what Wang Duoyu needed so much money for.

However, there is no doubt that Wang Duoyu didn't want so much money for his own enjoyment.

If it's all about making a better life for oneself, then a few hundred million or tens of millions is about enough. Two years ago, the size of Want Want Group was already about enough.

"Remember that large laboratory I set up before? The equipment alone cost over five million US dollars. I also set up a similar laboratory in the United States, Europe, and Japan. And I didn't ask you to take out loans from these laboratories. Do you know why?"

Wang Duoyu said with a faint smile:

“The investment in a large laboratory is continuous and requires a lot of money. If it produces results, that's good, but if it doesn't, then the money is basically wasted.”

"Making money isn't easy these days, but honestly, an opportunity like this is something you might only come once in ten years."

In fact, there were opportunities in previous years, whether it was the oil crisis at the end of 1977 or 1988, the economic crisis of 1979 or 1980, or the ultra-high US dollar interest rate of 1981 or 1982. These were all very good opportunities.

For example, in 1981, the interest rate on US dollar deposits was very high, reaching as high as 16%.

This interest rate means that if you deposit $10,000, you can get more than $1,600 in interest and $10,000 in principal after one year.

If you can earn this much money in a year, then if you deposit $100,000 in the bank, you'll have $16,000 in a year.

If you deposit one million US dollars in a bank for one year, that's 160,000 US dollars in interest.

In other words, with a million dollars, you can relax and live a very comfortable life.

Although Wang Duoyu encountered these opportunities, he didn't have enough funds at the time, so he didn't earn much money.

Even if Wang Duoyu didn't need that much money for scientific research, how could he, as a time traveler, possibly miss an opportunity like the Plaza Accord?

It's important to know that the US trade deficit increased dramatically from $36.4 billion in 1980 to $148.5 billion in 1985, a threefold increase.

Such an exaggerated trade deficit, which is increasing rapidly every year, is mainly due to the trade deficit with Japan.

Therefore, the depreciation of the US dollar is inevitable, and the appreciation of the Japanese yen is unstoppable.

How could Wang Duoyu not seize such an opportunity?
"Besides, there are many other places where money needs to be spent. Since we have this opportunity, why waste it?"

"So don't ask me such naive questions as why I make so much money."

After a pause, Wang Duoyu continued:

"That's all for today. Now let's wait and see what happens. We should have a result around mid-September anyway."

Zheng Baoyin and the others nodded repeatedly, indicating their understanding.

Everyone came out of the study, and outside they chased and played around, creating a lively scene.

However, at this moment, Liu Xiaoli had already walked over and pulled Wang Duoyu aside.

"Duoyu, I'm pregnant again."

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Duoyu was immediately shocked, his expression showing disbelief.

Liu Xiaoli's face was flushed, and her eyes were red. She nodded, suppressing her excitement, her voice choked with emotion, and she seemed a little bewildered and surprised.

"Yeah, you know my period has been a bit irregular these past few months. I haven't had my period since July, and I thought it was a problem with my period."

During the past July and August, Liu Xiaoli had been accompanying Wang Duoyu on trips to Guangzhou, Shangri-La, Kunming, and Beijing, and she hadn't paid much attention to this matter.

After returning to Harbin Institute of Technology, she thought it was just a problem with her period, and she even went to the hospital, but she didn't suspect that she was pregnant.

It wasn't until the last day of August that she finally went to the hospital to ask the doctor. Today she underwent many tests and finally confirmed her pregnancy.

I am currently ten weeks and four days pregnant.

Only Liu Xiaoli would do something so careless.

After all, it's already been more than ten weeks, which means it's been more than two months of pregnancy. Generally speaking, pregnancy lasts about forty weeks, or a little over nine months.

The early stages of pregnancy are for organ differentiation and formation, lasting from week one to thirteen. Liu Xiaoli is now over ten weeks pregnant, and she is only a few weeks away from the second trimester.

Mid-pregnancy is the period from 14 to 27 weeks of gestation when the fetus grows and matures.

Hearing her words, Wang Duoyu nodded repeatedly and said:
Did the doctor say anything about the baby's current condition? Is your body able to handle it?

As mentioned before when she had her miscarriage, Liu Xiaoli should ideally not try to conceive for at least six months.

As a result, Wang Duoyu and his wife conceived around mid-June, which was about six months after the miscarriage.

Although Wang Duoyu and Liu Xiaoli had only just started trying to conceive at the time, and Wang Duoyu hadn't been in a good mood lately, and had been traveling and enjoying himself, they hadn't had much intimacy.

Even so, Wang Duoyu was still quite worried, so he quickly asked for clarification.

"Yes, the doctor said the embryo is developing very well, and I'm also very healthy, so there's nothing to worry about."

Wang Duoyu nodded immediately, "That's good."

This time, I can't have another miscarriage, and I can't take any more medications at home.

Furthermore, this pregnancy should be kept as secret as possible, and even relatives of the Wang family should not be informed.

Of course, they still need someone to take care of them. However, the two sisters, Wang Meili and Wang Meihe, are already pregnant, and they will not be returning to Tokyo after this trip.

We'll talk about it after giving birth and finishing the postpartum period.

So we can't get Wang Meili and her sister to come and help, but we can call her eighth sister to come and help.

It's definitely not feasible to rely on Liu Xiaoli's family for help during her pregnancy, as her mother, Meng Pinggu, has her own job and cannot come to take care of her.

As for other relatives, they are even less suitable.

Therefore, only the Wang family can provide people.

"Dad, Dad, can I ask you a question?"

Just as Wang Duoyu and Liu Xiaoli were discussing something, little Wang Junhong ran over, followed by several other kids.

"Okay, go ahead and ask." Wang Duoyu thought it would be an academic question, but the little guy asked a very boring one.

"Dad, we were just discussing the police and prisoners. I remember Mom saying that there seem to be a lot of prisoners in the prison. Why don't the police go to the prison to arrest them?"

puff!

Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but laugh.

Several of Wang's relatives nearby burst into laughter, especially Wang Meili, who was laughing while holding her pregnant belly.

"Mom, did I say something wrong? Why are you laughing?"

At this moment, Wang Duoyu was speechless. This little guy usually seemed very smart, so why was he so stupid at this moment?
But then Liu Xiaoli squatted down, stood in front of the Wang Junhong and Wang Junan brothers, and asked with a gentle smile:

"Mom is asking you, after the police arrest all the criminals, where do they keep them?"

“I know, he’s being held at the police station!” Xue Wencheng immediately raised his hand to answer, but was immediately objected to by Wang Junhong, “No, he’s definitely being held in a detention cell.”

"The detention room is right in the police station, so he's definitely being held there."

The kids started discussing the issue amongst themselves, leaving the adults completely unable to get a word in edgewise.

(End of this chapter)