Soul Returns to Hong Kong: From Tailor Shop to Richest Woman

From March to May, the Shenzhen factory area changed every day.

During the days following the equipment's arrival, Liu Yang practically lived next to the production line. Li Jia and the workers were extremely busy unpacking, verifying the model, voltage, and components.

Liu Ya, carrying her notebook, checked all the way from the testing building to the dormitory: "The ventilation in this aging room is insufficient."

Chen Guodong immediately wrote it down: "Add."

"The vibration testing platform needs to be re-secured underneath."

Lin Ying was initially worried about being ostracized by competitors; after all, once Yingchuang Technology started operations, it offered high wages, built its factory quickly, and its recruitment was eye-catching, with several small factories in the surrounding area calling Chen Guodong.

When she actually met several of her fellow business owners, she realized she had been overthinking things.

They didn't even consider her a rival.

In early May, the Shenzhen Investment Promotion Bureau organized a tea party for the home appliance industry, inviting several established appliance manufacturers, including Yingchuang.

As soon as Lin Ying entered the conference room, she saw several middle-aged men sitting inside drinking tea.

One of them, surnamed Luo, was the owner of the local long-established factory "Hongfa Electric." He greeted Lin Ying very politely: "Ms. Lin, I heard your factory is about to release a television?"

"Yes, the first batch will be offline in June."

Boss Luo nodded: "It's good that the young man is energetic."

Another shop owner chimed in, "But televisions aren't something you can just make with money; the picture tube, the setup, the after-sales service—each one is a hassle."

Lin Ying smiled and said, "That's why I assembled my own technical team."

The man, holding a teacup, asked, "Technical team? Recent graduates, perhaps?"

Mr. Luo laughed and said, "Miss Lin, please don't mind. We old guys have been in this business for many years and have seen many bosses come in on a whim, only to end up with warehouses full of unsold machines."

Lin Ying: "Thank you for reminding me."

"How many will you produce in your first batch?"

"Five hundred units."

"Five hundred units? That's pretty safe."

On the way back, Liu Yang asked as soon as he drove up the road, "Boss, do they look down on us?"

Lin Ying flipped through the meeting materials: "Yes."

Liu Yang: "Then why are you being so polite?"

"What else can we do? Argue with them on the spot?"

Liu Yang: "It's not impossible."

Li Jia, sitting in the back, said directly, "Even if you win the argument, will you get one more order?"

Liu Yang was speechless: "No."

Li Jia: "There might be a whole host of other troubles."

Lin Ying closed the document: "It's a good thing they don't care about us; with no one watching, we can focus on making products in peace."

Chen Guodong nodded: "That's what I mean too. The first batch of 500 units is not for widespread deployment, but for stability."

On June 10th, the first batch of Yingchuang color TVs officially rolled off the production line, totaling 500 units.

Red cloths were hung on the production line, and workers stood on both sides watching the first color TV being pushed out; the casing was dark gray, the screen was exceptionally large for that era, and the picture and colors were clearer than any other TV on the market.

Liu Ya came over with the test report: "Twenty units were randomly inspected, and no major problems were found so far; continue with the aging test, don't rush to celebrate."

Chen Guodong breathed a sigh of relief: "It's good that I can come out on time."

Lin Ying stood in front of the television, not immediately holding a press conference, nor rushing to distribute the products to the market. The first batch of 500 units would be tested through testing channels.

That evening, she returned to her office, took out a sheet of paper, and wrote the first letter to the Department of Mathematics at Cambridge University.

Dear Alma Mater:

A few years after graduating, I returned to the East and founded Yingchuang Technology; the company's first home color TV has now rolled off the production line.

During my studies at Cambridge, I received rigorous training and gained the ability to handle complex problems. To express my gratitude, I will donate ten of Yingchuang's latest color TVs to the university for use in college public spaces or student dormitories.

Signed Lin Ying.

The second letter was written to Beijing University of Science and Technology.

She expressed her gratitude to the school for accepting her for graduate studies, to Professor He, Teacher Chen, and the lab instructors, and also to the courses that pulled her from pure mathematical thinking to the engineering field.

She paused for a moment when writing about the motor experiment...

Before sending the two letters, Lin Ying asked Chen Guodong to arrange logistics.

Ten units were purchased from Cambridge University, and ten units were purchased from Beijing University of Science and Technology; each unit came with an instruction manual, warranty card, and an English version of the product introduction.

Claire helped with the connections in Cambridge.

After receiving the call, Claire said, "Ten TVs, delivered within a week! I'm also very curious about the products you've created yourself; they must have revolutionized the traditional TV industry."

Lin Ying: "Don't exaggerate."

A week later, the Department of Mathematics at Cambridge University received ten Yingchuang color TVs.

Professor Smith personally picked up the goods and delivered them to the school. After the cardboard box was opened, several teachers gathered around the television and studied it for a long time; some looked at the casing, some looked at the instruction manual, and some were concerned about the signal interface.

Professor Smith's face was full of pride: "See? My student can do more than just solve problems."

A professor nearby smiled and said, "She's also a student in our department."

Smith immediately replied, "I discovered it first."

Matthew came over and saw the brand name on the box: "She really made it?"

Smith: "Of course."

Matthew touched the back panel of the machine: "The heat dissipation is pretty good, more reliable than I expected."

A few days later, Cambridge University sent Lin Ying a formal reply.

The letter first thanked her for her donation, then said that the school greatly appreciated the achievements of the graduates in the field of engineering and manufacturing! Finally, a copy of an alumni directory was attached.

The address book is very thick.

The list above showcases Cambridge University's distinguished alumni in mathematics, physics, engineering, and finance over the past two decades; each alumnus's current employer, position, and personal contact information are provided.

When Claire forwarded the items to Lin Ying, she also included a note: "Lynn, this thing is worth more than ten televisions. Make good use of it."

After receiving it, Lin Ying spent ten minutes browsing through it; sometimes her alma mater is more useful than GG.

Beijing University of Science and Technology responded very quickly.

After the ten color TVs were delivered to the school, Professor He had two of them moved to the common lounge in the graduate student building, and left a few more for the School of Automation.

Teacher Chen called: "Lin Ying, you're quite something! You used to get called out by the teacher in class, and now you're sending TVs to the school."

Lin Ying: "Teacher Chen, please don't laugh at me."

"Why would I laugh at you? The whole school is thrilled! Is this the result of an alumnus's entrepreneurial venture, or is it high-tech manufacturing? Even the publicity department has come to ask."

Lin Ying immediately became alert: "Don't hang my photo up too big."

Teacher Chen laughed even harder: "Don't worry, it won't be too big."

Professor He also took the phone: "Lin Ying, I've looked at the product, and its stability is pretty good; however, after mass production, after-sales service must keep up, don't just focus on selling it."

"I've got it."

"Also, the school has compiled a list of outstanding alumni for you; you'll find it useful now that you're running a business."

Holding the microphone, Lin Ying felt much more at ease: "Thank you, teacher."

Professor He: "No need to thank me. If you leave here and produce something of value, the school will be proud. If you need people in the future, recruit them through proper channels, don't try to poach them in a shady way."

Lin Ying: "I tried my best to dig it up respectably."

Professor He laughed and scolded, "You student! You're getting more and more cunning."