Reborn in 2012, building a new energy empire

The office door closed, and finally, silence returned.

Chen Jingge picked up the fake contract on the table, his fingers crumpling the pages, and sighed, "Brother-in-law, we really have to thank Haoran this time. These kinds of swindlers disguised as relatives are the most insidious; anyone would easily fall for them."

He turned to look at Jiang Haoran, his eyes full of praise, "Haoran, you've really grown up. You've helped the family recover such a huge loss. Your uncle really didn't spoil you for nothing."

Jiang Jianguo pulled his son to sit beside him, his rough hands gripping his wrist tightly. His voice was full of guilt: "Haoran, Dad misunderstood you. I always thought you were just playing around all day, but I never expected you to save my life at this crucial moment. I don't know what would have happened if that million-plus yuan had been swindled away. How did you know to spot Jiang Tao as a swindler at a glance?"

Jiang Haoran subtly avoided mentioning what he knew before his rebirth, then changed the subject, saying, "Dad, it's good that Uncle is here. Let's talk to him about the factory. He has a wide network in the building materials business; maybe he can help us connect with some reliable orders."

"Luckily, we didn't sign a contract, and Jiang Tao was arrested by the police. They are investigating his accomplices. Our factory didn't suffer any losses, which is a great thing."

Jiang Jianguo's brows furrowed, his hands rubbing together repeatedly until his knuckles turned white, his voice filled with barely suppressed anxiety: "It's good news, but there are still some machines outside the factory that were ordered with loans. Although only 20 yuan has been paid, Hengtong's order fell through, so these machines are just a pile of scrap metal!"

A hint of certainty flashed in Jiang Haoran's eyes as he gently comforted him, "Dad, don't worry about it. Uncle is a top student from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. He has extensive connections and a keen eye in the business world. This is a piece of cake for him."

"This is all thanks to my uncle!" Jiang Haoran said gratefully, turning to look at Chen Jingge with a determined look in his eyes. "My uncle had been thinking about the difficulties our factory was facing for a long time. He spent more than half a month asking around and finally helped us connect with a battery factory."

"They're currently expanding production and are in dire need of reliable OEM partners. My uncle has already helped us with the basic details, and I'll go with him tomorrow to discuss it in more detail. If we can secure a contract, our factory will have a stable, long-term order. It's like one problem solved, another solved—all thanks to my uncle!"

No sooner had he said that than Chen Jingge quietly pulled Jiang Haoran aside, lowered his voice, and muttered with a mixture of confusion and anxiety, "Haoran, why are you talking nonsense! When did I contact a factory for you? Aren't you just lying to your dad? No, no, this needs to be clarified. If all else fails, I'll go back and think of another way."

Jiang Haoran winked at his uncle, a hint of pleading in his voice, "Uncle, I'm just using your name to reassure my dad. You see, the Hengtong order fell through, and he's already so anxious. If he has to worry about the machines and the factory's future, how can his health handle it?"

"Don't worry, I know what's going on in Shanghai. I've already figured out the connections. It's just that I was too unreliable before, and I'm afraid my dad won't trust me. I'm using your name to put his mind at ease."

Chen Jingge was stunned for a moment. Looking at the confidence and maturity that Jiang Haoran couldn't hide in his eyes, he finally sighed and patted his shoulder with a helpless yet affectionate expression: "You've really grown up, kid. You know how to share the burden of the family."

"Alright, your uncle will cover up this lie for you for now, just to put your dad at ease. If we can't find any more orders, that's okay, we'll figure something out together."

Jiang Jianguo's eyes lit up instantly, the gloom of the past few days seemed to be blown away by the wind, and a smile finally appeared on his face.

Jiang Haoran looked at his uncle Chen Jingge's hand patting his shoulder and a warm feeling suddenly welled up in his heart.

He knew his uncle's potential all too well—in his previous life, Chen Jinge had been a diligent student since childhood, and had been admitted to Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Later, he worked for a state-owned new media company, but his talent could not be buried; he just never found a stage to showcase it.

It wasn't until he stumbled upon the stock market that his innate financial talent truly blossomed. Especially during the bull market of 2015-2016, Chen Jingge, with his accurate judgment of market trends, keen grasp of policy directions, and extremely rigorous risk control capabilities, started with tens of thousands of yuan of his own capital and multiplied it dozens of times in just a few years. He carved out a niche for himself in the world of speculative capital, and before Jiang Haoran's rebirth, he had become a well-known "private equity tycoon" in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas.

Before his rebirth, Jiang Haoran struggled and suffered a lot before finally making a name for himself in the new energy industry with the help of his uncle. However, Jiang Haoran's parents had already passed away due to the debt pressure after the factory went bankrupt and years of hard work.

Alone, his most frequent destination was his uncle's company. That office in Lujiazui, Shanghai, had floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the dazzling night view of the Huangpu River, and the room was filled with all kinds of financial books and data analysis reports.

My uncle would always brew a pot of good tea, and while looking at the plate, he would talk to him about the past, his tone full of regret: "If only your parents were still here. If your factory had been able to survive that crisis back then, with my resources, my uncle and I could have taken the company public long ago."

Every time Jiang Haoran heard these words, he couldn't help but tear up.

Looking back now, I realize that my uncle's financial talent was actually evident from the beginning. He had me open an investment account when I was 18. I told my parents that my New Year's money could be put into the account to increase its value, so I bought a bunch of bank stocks.

In this life, everything is different. Jiang Haoran's rebirth not only allowed the Jiang family factory to avoid Jiang Tao's scam, but also gave his uncle an opportunity to showcase his talents ahead of time.

He knew the stock market trends for the next few years, which sectors would become hot, and which policies would affect the market direction. This information, combined with his uncle's professional knowledge and financial talent, was like adding wings to a tiger.

More importantly, this time, his parents are still alive, the factory is still there, and his uncle is not yet bound by the system. They have enough time and opportunity to plan ahead. With his uncle's keen insight and his own foresight, he will surely be able to seize business opportunities, make early arrangements, and gain an advantage in the 16 bull market, perhaps even accumulating wealth earlier and faster than in his previous life.

By then, the uncle had become a big investor with substantial funds and extensive connections, while the factory had stable orders and advanced equipment. The uncle and nephew working together was a match made in heaven.

This would allow for the expansion of the factory, the introduction of more advanced technologies, and even the simultaneous involvement in the entire new energy industry chain, moving beyond mere OEM manufacturing. Partnering with my uncle's capital company would leverage its capital advantages to provide financial support for the factory's development, while simultaneously utilizing the factory's physical assets to achieve a virtuous cycle between capital and industry.

Looking at his uncle's helpless yet tender eyes, Jiang Haoran felt a surge of confidence.

He will make up for the regrets of his past life in this one; he will seize the opportunities he missed in his past life.

With his uncle's professional knowledge and financial talent, his vision of the future, and the concerted efforts of the whole family, the Jiang family factory will not only overcome its difficulties but also usher in unprecedented glory.

Those things that were once lost and regretted will eventually return in this life in a more fulfilling way.