My Realistic Simulation Game

Chapter 112 Behind Every Name Lies a Vast Power

Qin Yuan was naturally not foolish enough to directly ask what kind of world "Beidou" was.

Li Yuanchao's question, "Isn't this place better?" conveyed enough information.
That's a "reality" that makes some players more willing to stay here.

For Qin Yuan, this foreign land, which he had only heard of, was merely a place of curiosity, not a pressing matter.

The most important thing is right now.

He must pass the checkpoint.

"Among the top ten, how many of you do you know the real identities of?" Qin Yuan steered the conversation back to a more practical level.

Li Yuanchao put down his teacup, counted on his fingers, and said seriously, "Besides Ge Ye and Chen Qiming, I know two other people."

"Firstly, the seventh-ranked [Azure Jade Qilin] is rumored to be the true identity of Shen Manqing, the president of the Qilin Chamber of Commerce."

He paused, "Currently, the fiercest battle in Shanghai is between Husheng Trading and Lulutong Taxi, both under the Qilin Chamber of Commerce. You should already know this; everyone in the group is talking about it, so I won't go into details."

"This Lulutong Taxi is the property of 'Shuiyuan Lulutong,' which is ranked thirteenth on the list. Its real name is Lu Yuan."

"This person controls both waterway cargo transportation and monopolizes the taxi market in Shanghai. He operates by both land and water, and his power should not be underestimated."

"As for Shen Manqing, she is a woman of exceptional insight and decisive action. The Qilin Chamber of Commerce was originally a loose local chamber of commerce, but she managed to integrate it into a powerful alliance of interests."

"Besides the upcoming IPO of Husheng Trading, the Qilin Chamber of Commerce is also engaged in financial businesses such as stock trading, foreign exchange trading, and futures trading. It has abundant capital and its reach extends to many cities and multiple fields."

"Secondly," Li Yuanchao looked at Qin Yuan, with a hint of reminder, "in your Yanjing, there is someone ranked fourth, named Zhou Tianhao."

"Zhou Tianhao?" Qin Yuan was startled; he recognized the name.

“Yes,” Li Yuanchao said, “His game ID is [All Under Heaven is One].

"This person has an overseas background, is fluent in multiple languages, and appears to be refined and cultured, but his methods are extremely ruthless."

Li Yuanchao described Zhou Tianhao's "achievements" in detail: "Do you know about the prime real estate in Wangfujing?"

“He used his foreign investment background, rumored to be Hong Kong or Southeast Asian conglomerates, to acquire prime land in core areas such as Dongdan and Xidan at low prices under the high-sounding names of ‘renovating traditional commercial districts’ and ‘enhancing the city’s image’. He then built the first batch of high-end department stores with foreign investment in Beijing and reaped huge profits from real estate development.”

"In addition, he was the exclusive agent for top luxury brands such as LV and Rolex, which were among the first to enter the Chinese market, and set up counters in their own shopping malls. He accurately reaped the benefits of the first batch of wealthy people who emerged after the reform and opening up, as well as the crucial "gift-giving economy". The profits were astonishing.

"But that's not all."

Li Yuanchao said in a deep voice: "He used his extensive overseas connections and the guise of 'legitimacy' to exchange foreign exchange quotas for foreign-funded enterprises that urgently needed RMB, and made huge profits from the exchange rate."

"The underground black market for currency exchange in Yanjing was his business."

"Moreover, it is rumored that he has opened high-end and secluded nightclubs in top hotels such as the Guowei Hotel and Kempinski Hotel. These nightclubs have become the perfect places for him to win over, corrupt, and trade business resources, weaving a deep and unfathomable network of relationships."

“This person is very dangerous,” Li Yuanchao emphasized, and said in a low voice, “Brother Jing, when you develop your business in Yanjing, you must be careful of this person and try to avoid direct conflict with him.”

"His foundation and methods are far beyond those of ordinary players."

Qin Yuan listened silently, his brain racing, quickly integrating the information he had gathered:
Fourth place: Zhou Tianhao (Tianxia Guiyi) - Yanjing, foreign-funded real estate, luxury goods monopoly, gray finance, business broker.

Fifth place: Ge Ye (King of Zhanjiang) - Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, has been entrenched for ten years and has deep roots.

Seventh place: Shen Manqing (Qingyu Qilin) - Shanghai, Qilin Chamber of Commerce, controls Husheng trade and finance, with tentacles all over the place.

Ninth place: Chen Qiming (Gome Chengcheng) - Started in Guangdong Province, expanded nationwide, and became a home appliance chain giant.

Thirteenth: Lu Yuan (Shui Yuan Lu Tong) - Shanghai, a giant in water and land transportation.

This is the currently pieced-together map of known high-ranking players.

Prince (46th), Yangcheng Dachao (78th), and Shangshan Ruohuo (89th) belong to the second tier.

Qin Yuan finally had a relatively clear, albeit still vague, understanding of the distribution of strength and sphere of influence among the top players in the current game world.

Behind each name lies a vast industry, a complex network, and unfathomable power.

"One last question," Qin Yuan looked at Li Yuanchao with a hint of inquiry, "I'm curious, why are you so hostile towards Li Shancun?"

Did he offend you? But he acted as if he didn't know you at all before?

Li Yuanchao's expression instantly became complicated, a hint of gloom and helplessness flashing in his eyes.

Qin Yuan keenly noticed the change in the other person's emotions and immediately added, "Of course, if this concerns your private matters, then consider it me asking too much."

Li Yuanchao waved his hand, a slightly sarcastic smile appearing on his lips: "Actually, there's nothing I can't say. That kid Li Shancun... is the illegitimate son of the original owner of this body's father." He pointed to himself, "Jianlibao is the 'toy' and capital that my cheap old man gave him."

Qin Yuan understood instantly.

A feud within a wealthy family! Half-brothers!
Moreover, the fact that Jianlibao, this huge industry, was a "gift" from the father to his illegitimate son was undoubtedly a huge blow and humiliation to Li Yuanchao.

No wonder he is so hostile to Shangshan Ruohuo. This is not only a competition between players, but also a fundamental conflict over identity, status, and the right to inherit resources!

Li Shancun was clearly unaware that the body of his "real" older brother had also been replaced by the soul of a player—Yangcheng Dachao.

This information gap might be something Li Yuanchao could exploit.

The two then chatted casually for a few more minutes about their views on the subsequent impact on Shenzhen and the potential development of Jeanswest.

The tea has cooled slightly.

Finally, Li Yuanchao's smile faded, and he looked directly at Qin Yuan with unprecedented seriousness: "Brother Jing, can I ask you a question?"

"Go ahead and ask," Qin Yuan replied calmly.

"What is your goal?" Li Yuanchao asked, emphasizing each word. "What do you ultimately want in this game?"

Qin Yuan's answer was without the slightest hesitation; it was concise, clear, and resounding.
"Passed through customs."

Meeting Li Yuanchao's slightly surprised gaze, he continued, "I want to see a wider world, and... play other types of 'games'."

He emphasized the word "game" with a slight emphasis, implying a profound meaning.

Li Yuanchao was silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head, a bitter smile on his face: "Brother Jing, do you know how difficult it is to pass the test?"

"Over the past few years, I have watched the top three positions on the leaderboard change hands one after another."

[Shadow Emperor], [Eternal Green], [Southern Financial Holdings]... These names hang at the top of the list, like myths.

But I have never seen anyone's name truly disappear, truly "pass" the level and get out.

He leaned forward slightly, his voice low, carrying the weight of someone who had been through it all: "Some players have privately analyzed that the conditions for clearing this level... are probably enormous."

"It's not just about accumulating an astronomical sum of money; achievement points... probably require an unimaginable, terrifying amount! Both are indispensable!"

“We speculate…” Li Yuanchao took a deep breath, “that it will take at least until after 2000, or even longer, before we can possibly touch that threshold!”

"Year 2000?"

This number felt like ice water had been poured over Qin Yuan's head, causing his heart to sink.

Another ten years?

From 1990 to 2000.

For people who were used to information explosion and rapid iteration in their previous lives, ten years is as long as a century!
In the early 1990s, pagers and landline phones dominated communication.

After the turn of the millennium, the internet, mobile phones, and computers became widespread...

Technology will change the rules of the world and the way we live at an unimaginable speed!

These past ten years have been a decade of earth-shaking changes!

Qin Yuan knew he couldn't wait that long!

One year, only one year.

In 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed!

This is the biggest opportunity he can seize right now!

It's also the only shortcut!
It is an opportunity that no one, no player, has yet realized.

"So before that, I must accumulate as much capital as possible to feast on this once-in-a-century upheaval..."

"Gnaw on the fattest, most succulent flesh from that giant bear!"

Qin Yuan told himself this.

(Ask for monthly ticket)