Reborn in 2012, building a new energy empire

A few days later, at dawn, Chang Yu, carrying a bulging backpack, knocked on Jiang Haoran's door.

"Good morning, uncles and aunties!" he said in a loud voice, full of youthful energy. "I'm here to see Haoran!"

Chen Fang smiled and ushered him into the house, taking the bag from his shoulder: "Kid, why are you being so polite with your aunt? Have you had breakfast yet? If not, have something to eat here."

"I've already eaten!" Chang Yu waved his hand hastily, his eyes already glancing into the house. "Where's Haoran?"

Jiang Haoran walked out of the room, carrying only a simple laptop bag.

On the way to the high-speed rail station, Jiang Jianguo focused on driving, occasionally glancing at the two young people whispering in the back seat through the rearview mirror.

Chang Yu was excitedly gesturing about something, while Jiang Haoran listened with a faint smile on his face.

Upon arriving at the station, Jiang Jianguo helped them with their luggage and gave them a final word of advice: "Look out for each other while we're out there."

"Don't worry, Uncle!" Chang Yu replied quickly.

The high-speed train sped along, the scenery outside the window rushing past. Chang Yu, everything was new and exciting; he stared out the window for a while before turning back to ask, "Haoran, what's it like in Shanghai...?"

"You'll know when you get there," Jiang Haoran said calmly, his eyes closed. "But remember, talk less and listen and observe more."

Chang Yu nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Soon the high-speed train arrived at the exit, and Uncle Chen Jingge, dressed in a neatly pressed shirt and trousers, stood out in the crowd.

"Uncle." Jiang Haoran walked over.

Chen Jingge took his luggage and his gaze fell on Chang Yu behind him.

"This is my childhood friend, Chang Yu," Jiang Haoran introduced. "He's come to Shanghai with me for a few days."

"Hello, Uncle Chen!" Chang Yu quickly greeted him.

Chen Jingge smiled and nodded: "Come on, the car is over there."

The car drove towards Lujiazui.

Chen Jinge had already rented an apartment in advance. It was located in a high-end community adjacent to the financial district, with two bedrooms and two living rooms, and was decorated in a modern and stylish manner.

Two brand-new, high-performance computers have been placed in the master bedroom and guest room, their curved screens gleaming with a deep blue light.

"The computer is all set up, and the network cable is a dedicated line with very low latency," Chen Jingge said, pointing to the equipment. "I've also bought a few sets of household supplies. Take a look and see if you need anything else, and I'll get it."

As soon as Chang Yu entered the room, his eyes were glued to the computer.

After receiving Jiang Haoran's nod, he practically pounced on the computer and turned it on, muttering to himself, "This specs... awesome!"

Before long, the familiar Dungeon Fighter Online (DNF) interface lit up. He put on his headphones and instantly immersed himself in another world.

Jiang Haoran shook his head helplessly and sat down on the sofa in the living room with Chen Jingge.

"The office space is also sorted out." Chen Jingge handed over a stack of documents. "The day before yesterday, you asked me to connect with Zhou Mingyu. The people he arranged were very efficient. They rented half a floor in the Shanghai World Financial Center, and the basic renovations are all done. We can move in anytime."

He paused, then looked at Jiang Haoran: "Everything is ready, we're just waiting for you, the boss, to take charge."

Jiang Haoran looked through the photos of the venue and the rental agreement, then nodded: "Thank you for your hard work, Uncle. Let's go there together first thing tomorrow morning."

The next day, Jiang Haoran put on a well-fitting dark casual suit.

The young man in the mirror had a calm gaze and a reserved demeanor; he no longer looked much like a student.

Chang Yu insisted on going along to "see the world," and changed into his most formal shirt.

Zhou Mingyu was already waiting downstairs at the Shanghai World Financial Center.

He was dressed casually today, but the three or four people with him were all well-dressed and looked capable.

"President Jiang!" Zhou Mingyu greeted him with a smile, naturally putting his arm around Jiang Haoran's shoulder before turning to the group behind him. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they went upstairs together.

The newly rented office area is spacious and bright, with workstations, meeting rooms, and private offices.

"Come on, let me introduce you all. This is Mr. Jiang Haoran, the co-founder of Jiutian Investment. From now on, Mr. Jiang will be fully responsible for the company's specific operations and investment decisions," Zhou Mingyu said to the people gathered in the office area.

"As for me, although I come here occasionally, I'm just a hands-off manager who only cares about profit sharing."

His tone was relaxed, but everyone could understand the weight in his words.

After saying this, he turned to the crowd and raised his voice: "Next, let President Jiang say a few words to everyone."

Jiang Haoran walked up to the crowd. His gaze calmly swept over each face, revealing curiosity, scrutiny, and a hint of eagerness.

"Thank you for your trust, Mr. Zhou, and welcome everyone to join Jiutian Investment." He began, his voice not loud, but clear and steady. "We are a new company, but our goal is very clear: to create continuous and excellent returns for our shareholders while controlling risks."

"Here, your abilities and contributions will be directly reflected in your income. The company's compensation system is heavily performance-oriented, with no upper limit. As long as you are capable, bonuses will never be stingy."

He didn't launch into a long speech, but a few practical words made the eyes of several traders and analysts light up.

In the financial world, the most practical thing is that there is no upper limit to bonuses.

After Jiang Haoran finished speaking, he turned to Chen Jingge and introduced him: "This is President Chen Jingge, who is also the company's vice president. He will assist me in daily management and some investment business in the future."

"Hello everyone, we'll be working together from now on," Chen Jingge said, stepping forward.

After getting acquainted with everyone, Zhou Mingyu led Jiang Haoran to Jiang Haoran's private office, which had a full-length window facing the bend of the Huangpu River, offering an excellent view.

After entering, Chen Jingge shook hands with Zhou Mingyu: "Young Master Zhou, please take care of me in the future."

"Mr. Chen, you're too kind. You were brought by Mr. Jiang, so you're one of us," Zhou Mingyu said with a smile.

Zhou Mingyu sat down on the sofa and said to Jiang Haoran, "I've prepared some manpower for you. Five traders and three analysts, all experienced people I poached from several large institutions, with solid foundations."

"The base salary is tentatively set at five thousand, with commissions calculated separately. You can decide the specific rules. I've already advanced three hundred thousand for the first few months' salaries and office expenses."

He pointed to a young man behind him wearing glasses and with a big smile: "This is Xiao Li, Li Wenqiang. Let him run errands for you on financial and administrative matters for now."

"As for the rest, such as finance, human resources, and the front desk, you'll have to set that up yourself, Mr. Jiang. You have full authority to make those decisions."

He stood up, patted Jiang Haoran on the shoulder, and lowered his voice: "I've arranged all the preliminary preparations. Go ahead and do the rest."

Jiang Haoran smiled broadly: "Brother Zhou, don't worry."

Zhou Mingyu nodded in satisfaction, chatted for a few more minutes, and then left with his men.

The morning light streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a golden glow on the gleaming desk.

Jiang Haoran stood quietly by the window, looking down at the bustling metropolis below, where traffic was heavy and people were constantly moving.

Nine Sky Investment has officially launched.