harleyscars Chapter 2 He's not a local.
Chapter 2 He's not a local.
Located in Pudong CBD, the panoramic glass windows of the headquarters of Jingshi Capital bring the entire Huangpu River view into the interior. There are no superfluous decorations. The dark marble floor is clean and bright, and the sunlight shines in without any obstruction, spreading out on the large solid wood desk and forming a bright patch of light.
Lin Chen is thirty years old, 1.82 meters tall, with a tall and well-proportioned figure, straight shoulders and back, and a classic square face with clean and soft features. His lines are not sharp but supported by strong bone structure, giving him a composed and pleasing appearance. His skin is fair and clean, showing no signs of fatigue. His eyebrows and eyes are relatively long, with clear and sharp eyes and a deep pupil color. His gaze is calm yet bright, and he has a straight nose and well-defined lips. His hairstyle is a neat, short business haircut, trimmed neatly, with slight bangs that don't cover his eyebrows, and clean, sleek sides, making him appear energetic, capable, and possessing a strong sense of propriety.
He sat at the table, three computers lined up in front of him, numbers and curves flowing silently across the screens. His fingertips lightly touched the tabletop, the rhythm slow and unhurried. On the table sat a white porcelain covered bowl, steaming from the tea, the water droplets clinging to the rim and sliding slowly down the side, leaving a faint watermark on the table.
The river breeze outside the window wafted through the gauze curtains, causing the fabric to sway gently. The room was so quiet that you could hear the faint sound of the air conditioner blowing air and the soft hum of the computer tower.
After a long while, he walked to the French windows and quietly admired the Huangpu River below. The river flowed slowly eastward, merging into the sea, day after day, without ceasing.
Some people rush about in the crowds, overwhelmed by the pressures of life; some rush to perform their duties while hungover, barely managing to balance power and responsibility; some indulge in the pleasures of life; and others live in the clouds, coldly observing the rise and fall of the entire city.
The concrete jungle awakens gradually in the morning light, the subway weaves precisely through the dark tunnels, and traffic flows along predetermined routes, forming a silent torrent. The glass curtain walls of office buildings reflect a cold, hard light. The entire city is like a giant, precisely tuned machine, gears meshing, programs running, everything within rules and order. There are no surprises, no disturbances, no variables that could disrupt the balance; even the air exudes an almost rigid calm. Beneath the prosperity, above the order, the vast city of Shanghai remains as calm as ever, as if no matter how much competition and undercurrents lie hidden within, they cannot stir up even a ripple that could disturb the city.
"Knock knock".
A rapid knocking broke the silence inside the room, and assistant Shen Xuanxing rushed into the office.
Seeing Lin Chen by the window, he quickly walked over and said excitedly, "Brother Chen, the latest valuation of the digital technology project is out, and the market unanimously predicts it will exceed one hundred billion US dollars. This is a huge windfall!"
"The project isn't finished yet, so any valuation is just speculation. Xiao Xuanzi, it's been two years, how come you're still so clumsy? If you keep this up, I'm going to report you to President Shen," Lin Chen said jokingly as he turned around.
"Hehe, no use. My husband Shen told me to stay by your side every step of the way, afraid you'll run away." Shen Xuan turned around and walked to the sofa, lying down lazily on it.
Lin Chen turned around and went back to his desk.
"How's the investigation into Yinghai Group that I told you about last time going? Have you figured out Zhao Xiankun's financial situation yet?"
"These people who run physical businesses aren't on the same path as us. Their relationships are complicated, and they're easy to be discovered," Shen Xuan said, sitting up straight.
"So you didn't find anything?"
"Yes, yes, Brother Chen, I had Xiao Li set a trap for Xu Zhiping's son. That kid's all talk and no action, he'll fall for it easily," Shen Xuan said with a forced smile.
"Alright, you pass. Don't rush things. His parents have been divorced for many years, and he's always lived with his mother. His influence with Xu Zhiping is still uncertain. He's just a temporary pawn. Xu Zhiping is a cunning old fox. Let me make my move when I'm ready. Don't alert him." Lin Chen thought for a few seconds and tapped his finger lightly on the table.
"Okay, Brother Chen. But Zhao Xiankun is no ordinary person. He built Yinghai Group from scratch; that's truly impressive! What happened? Did he offend you?"
Lin Chen said calmly, "No, I'm just preparing to help him list Yinghai Group on the stock exchange." He thought to himself, "He didn't offend me, he offended the system."
[Film and Television World Travel System]
Main Quest: Help Wang Mingyu become the chairman of Yinghai Group.
[Punishment for mission failure: Host memories stripped, system exit]
Side Quest: Help Yinghai Group complete its IPO.
[Side Quest Reward: One World-Exclusive Lottery Draw Chance]
In the real world, he was the most inconspicuous person among the masses, going to school, graduating, and working according to a set schedule, rushing through crowded subways and crowds every day, just like the vast majority of people in this city, trapped in a predetermined track, moving forward according to the rules. Until one ordinary night, the system bound him, time and space twisted, and when he opened his eyes again, he was already in the world of the ideal city eight years before the beginning of the plot. The system assigned him the identity of a graduate student in finance at a Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and also the nephew of Wang Mingyu.
Upon arrival, he was both excited and apprehensive, but he quickly seized this opportunity to change his destiny. He buried himself in his studies and gradually revealed his advanced industry insight while working on projects with his mentor. Every prediction of industry trends and every business analysis he made accurately hit the nail on the head. He was also low-key, hardworking, and persevering, which impressed his mentor, who regarded him as a prized student.
After graduation, his mentor earnestly recommended him to his close friend, Shen Peng, the founder of Jingshi Capital. This was the "Old Shen" Shen Xuan referred to. At that time, Jingshi Capital had just begun operating independently and was poised to make its mark. Lin Chen, armed with a detailed water plant project plan, impressed Shen Peng with his clear logic and accurate predictions, securing funding access.
He then successfully met with Wang Xing, the owner of the water plant, and persuaded him with a valuation of $5000 million and suggestions for the plant's future development. He then acquired a 30% stake in the water plant at a valuation of $1500 million. For the next six years, the water plant's fortunes soared, and he followed suit.
Last year, the water plant successfully went public with a valuation of $51 billion. Even with Jingshi Capital's shares diluted to 11%, he still earned Jingshi Capital a return of over 300 times, achieving legendary status. At the age of 29, he became the youngest partner in China's investment banking circle. Last month, after the project's profit distribution, he received $300 million, achieving complete financial freedom and reaping both fame and fortune.
Now, the story begins.
When "Ideal City" first aired, it was quite popular. This drama focuses on realistic workplace life, rather than just using the workplace as a backdrop for romance, as is common in the past. The actors' performances were excellent, and the costumes, props, and sets were well-made. Unfortunately, it was somewhat anticlimactic, and the unclear ending led to a significant drop in ratings.
Lin Chen had watched the show, but he didn't have a deep impression of the male and female leads. However, he was most impressed by several scenes between Wang Yang and Xu Feng. Wang Yang's angry outburst at Maria and Xu Feng's cursing of Li Xue were both very satisfying.
The main character in the drama, Zhao Xiankun, chairman of Yinghai Group, started from scratch, rising from a construction team to a conglomerate, demonstrating shrewdness and foresight. In contrast, his uncle, Wang Mingyu, one of Yinghai Group's vice presidents, oversees procurement for the general contracting company and subsidiaries, is far superior. Zhao Xiankun has no ulterior motives in helping Wang Mingyu; the conflict between the two is essentially a struggle for profit, unrelated to justice or ideals. However, Wang Mingyu, on the other hand, is impatient for quick success, short-sighted, and quick to fall into traps set by others—making him a truly exceptional teammate.
Fortunately, he wasn't a local.