A hundred flavors of life

Chapter 1441: Chow Yun-fat hasn't released it yet, I need to release it! (Please subscribe!)

During the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, Hua Shier, Wu Shanshan, and Zhuang Tunan returned to Suzhou with bags full of gifts.

When Huang Ling put on the silk scarf that Hua Shier bought and the hat that Zhuang Tunan selected, when Zhuang Xiaoting put on her new dress, and when Zhuang Chaoying tried on her new jacket, the house was filled with laughter.

Huang Ling's eyes welled up with tears of joy as she looked in the mirror, muttering to herself:

"Why buy all this? It's a waste of money. Pengfei, Tunan, how much of your living expenses do you have left? I'll make up for it later!"

Zhuang Chaoying's smile was impossible to hide:
"Yes, yes, it's good that you have the intention. As for the money, I'll pay for it!"

Zhuang Tunan pointed at Hua Twelve: "It's Pengfei."

Hua Shier interrupted directly: "It was Tu Nan and I who worked part-time tutoring to earn money. We don't lack living expenses, so you can rest assured!"

Zhuang Tunan turned his head and stared at him with wide eyes, as if to say, "What kind of upbringing do you have? I have no idea. How can you just spout nonsense like that?"
"A private tutor?" Zhuang Chaoying and Huang Ling looked at the two of them with suspicion.

Hua Twelve smiled and said:
"We're private tutors, giving lessons to middle and high school students at their homes on weekends. The income is quite considerable. This way, we can earn some money and help some students who want to improve their grades. It's a win-win situation, a two-way benefit!"

After he finished speaking, he turned to Zhuang Tunan and asked, "Isn't that right, Tunan!"

Zhuang Tunan could only force a smile and say, "Yes, Mom and Dad, whatever Pengfei says goes!" He had already given up resisting.

Hua Shier turned around and glared at him after hearing his perfunctory reply.

Huang Ling was a little worried: "Won't this affect your studies?"

Hua Twelve hurriedly said:

"How could that be? Auntie, don't worry. University studies are quite relaxed. Many students participate in university clubs. We just tutor in our spare time!"

Zhuang Chaoying nodded and said, "That's acceptable, and this kind of family education is very meaningful."

Hua Shier, having gotten the better deal, feigned innocence: "That's not true at all!"

Huang Ling thought of Zhuang Hualin: "Pengfei, have you bought gifts for your parents?"

"I bought it, I bought it, you can rest assured!"

At this moment, Song Ying's family came over for a visit. Seeing Hua Shier and Zhuang Tunan buying gifts for Huang Ling and Zhuang Chaoying, they were incredibly envious. One of them grabbed Song Ying's hand and said:

"Sister Ling, your good fortune is truly enviable! Your son is successful, your nephew is even more precious, and he knows how to be filial to you. Xiaoting is also a good person. You can just wait to enjoy your life from now on!"

Huang Ling looked at the three children with a smug smile: "That's what I thought too!"

Lin Dongzhe's big eyes darted around, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

Before they knew it, the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday came to an end. On this day, Li Yiming returned to Suzhou and specially drove to pick up Hua Shier to go to the factory for a meeting.

In the car, Li Yiming told Hua Shier that a breakthrough had been made in the research on air-cooled refrigerators.

Hua Shier had anticipated this, since the technology was readily available. He prepared some material-related "difficulties" for Lin Wufeng and the technical department to tackle, and he figured the time should be about right.

When Li Yiming drove to the entrance of a newly built, sizable home appliance factory on the outskirts of the city, Hua Shier, respectfully led by Li Yiming, entered the conference room and sat calmly in the main seat.

Lin Wufeng, who had been waiting there for a long time, was completely dumbfounded.

"Pengfei, what's wrong with you?"

Looking at Li Yiming's undisguised respect for Hua Shier, Lin Wufeng had a startling guess in his mind, yet he found it hard to believe.

Li Yiming coughed lightly: "Director Lin, let me introduce you. Brother Pengfei is the chairman of the mainland branch of our SDX Group, and also my boss!"

Hua Shier smiled and spoke:
"Uncle Lin, I'm sorry I haven't told you the truth. The main start-up capital and direction for this factory and the previous electronic watch business were provided by me. Yiming is the partner I found and is responsible for the specific execution."

Despite being mentally prepared, Lin Wufeng was still so shocked to hear Hua Shier admit it that he was speechless for a long time.

He looked at the boy he had watched grow up—no, now a tall and handsome young man—and felt so unfamiliar with him, yet so unfathomable.

"How did you do that? Do your uncles and the others know?"

Hua Shier smiled and shook his head:

"It's a long story. My mom asked me to come to Suzhou, but my grandma's house wouldn't even give me a bed. At that time, I thought to myself, I must take control of my own destiny. I want to be strong, I want to make a lot of money!"

"I happened to meet a sales manager from Pengcheng Electronics Factory on the train to Suzhou, so taking advantage of this, Yiming and I started a business making money from the price difference."

He briefly recounted his entrepreneurial journey, and then spoke with a serious expression:
"Uncle Lin, please keep these things a secret for me for now. I'm afraid my parents and uncle and aunt won't be able to accept it right away and will worry. After I graduate from university, I will explain to them in person when the time is right."

Lin Wufeng processed this astonishing information, looked at Hua Shier's calm gaze, and finally nodded slowly, letting out a long breath:

"Pengfei, you really gave Uncle Lin a huge 'surprise'! So, when Uncle Lin had that accident, Yiming invited me to our factory, so that was your idea too? Then Uncle Lin must thank you all for lending a helping hand."

Hua Twelve quickly waved his hand:
"The main reason is that you, Uncle Lin, are a rare talent. Otherwise, even if I wanted to help you, you wouldn't have the ability to be the factory manager. You have to be strong yourself to succeed. Gold will shine wherever it is. Even without our help, you would definitely solve the problem on your own. So you don't need to thank us!"

"Yiming told me this time that your research has made a breakthrough?"

Seeing that Lin Wufeng was about to say something, Hua Shier quickly cut to the chase.

Speaking of this, Lin Wufeng also showed a happy expression:
"That's right. Based on the information provided to me by the group, our technical team has finally achieved a key breakthrough in the technology of frost-free refrigerators. The prototype test results are very satisfactory, with all indicators exceeding expectations. The technology far surpasses all refrigerator brands currently on the market!"

Hua Shier laughed and said, "Far ahead?"

Lin Wufeng was taken aback, then nodded emphatically: "Yes, we are far ahead!"

Li Yiming excitedly added:

"The technical team led by Engineer Lin is amazing! They have completely solved the pain points of traditional direct-cooling refrigerators, such as frost buildup, large temperature differences, and uneven cooling! Once our product is launched, it will definitely be a leader in China and highly competitive internationally!"

Lin Wufeng waved his hand modestly and said, "The main reason is that the design ideas and schematics provided by the group were crucial. They pointed out the direction and saved us from taking many detours."

Hua Twelve laughed:
"Uncle Lin, please don't be modest. You and the technical team have both made invaluable contributions. According to our factory's innovation reward system, I've decided to award you a personal bonus of three thousand yuan, and the technical team will receive a collective bonus of five thousand yuan. The bonuses will be paid along with this month's salary!" "Three, three thousand?"

Lin Wufeng's hand trembled, and he almost knocked over the teacup on the table.

"No, no, this is too much! I'm already very grateful for the high salary the factory pays me; I can't accept this bonus!"

"Uncle Lin."

Hua Shier spoke gently but firmly: "For our factory to develop, technology is the core. This reward mechanism is designed to encourage technological research and innovation, so that innovation can form a virtuous cycle."

"You have overcome the technical difficulties and created tremendous value and benefits for the factory's future. This is what you and the technical team deserve. The group's reward to you is a great honor. If you don't accept it, how can others? Making contributions but not receiving a reward will damage morale and break the rules!"

Li Yiming also advised, "Yes, Engineer Lin, this is a system set by Brother Pengfei. Please accept it. Everyone will be motivated when they receive bonuses, and the factory will get better and better."

Lin Wufeng found their words very reasonable, genuinely acknowledging and encouraging him. Overwhelmed with emotion, he nodded heavily, his voice slightly choked with emotion:
"Okay! I'll accept it! Thank you. Thank you for your trust. Pengfei, when do you want to start production? I'll make sure to keep a close eye on the quality!"

Hua nodded and began making arrangements:
"Give me a copy of the new technology information, and I will have the Hong Kong company take it to major European and American countries and China to apply for a full set of patents, especially international patents. It must be done quickly and comprehensively."

Lin Wufeng knew a little about patents, but only within China. He asked, somewhat puzzled:

"Apply for a patent? Pengfei, although China promulgated a patent law last year, in the current environment, technology plagiarism and imitation are too common. Patents are probably useless, right? They can't prevent it."

Li Yiming nodded in agreement: "Yes, many manufacturers see something good and just use it without caring about whether it has a patent or not."

Hua Shier had anticipated their concerns and patiently explained:

"The fact that things are not standardized now does not mean they will not be standardized in the future. Patent strategy is about looking to the future."

“We value the international market more. Our product technology is also far ahead in the world. We want to export and earn foreign exchange. If we have patents in major sales countries, it is equivalent to building a technical barrier, preventing foreign counterparts from stealing our patented technology.”

"As for other domestic factories that imitate our technology and produce similar products, they do not have patent authorization and cannot sell them abroad. Foreign merchants and consumers will not recognize them, which will win us valuable development time and market space."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wufeng and Li Yiming suddenly realized what was going on and agreed, deeply appreciating Hua Shier's foresight.

Hua Twelve continued to give instructions:
"At the factory, we need to immediately adjust the production line after the holiday and go all out to produce the new air-cooled refrigerators. At the same time, the marketing and planning departments need to start warming up and formulate a detailed launch and promotion plan. Yiming, you go to CCTV to advertise. Don't be afraid to spend money. We want to be an instant hit."

After the three-day holiday ended, Hua Shier returned to school and used the Anywhere Door that evening to deliver detailed technical information about the air-cooled refrigerator, along with the fast food plan, to Lao Bai on Hong Kong Island.

They should be instructed to register the relevant companies and trademarks in the United States as soon as possible, and simultaneously initiate the international patent application process.

The next evening, Hua Shier left the library in a good mood. When he returned to his dormitory and saw his three roommates reading, he suddenly remembered his fast food business plan. He mentioned his 'entrepreneurial' idea to his roommates.

"Hey guys, interested in pulling off something together?"

"I plan to open a fast food restaurant near the school or in the city center," Hua Shier said casually.

Chen Xin looked up from his book, adjusted his glasses, and analyzed the situation rationally:
"Fast food? What do you sell? Never mind, what you sell isn't important. The food and beverage industry may have low barriers to entry, but the competition is fierce and it's very tough. Besides, we've just started school, so our studies should be our priority. I won't participate, thank you." He politely but clearly declined.

Zou Yu shook his head timidly and said in a low voice, "I...I don't know how to do business, and I don't have any capital. Brother Pengfei, I think I'll pass."

Lu Ming's reaction was the most direct; he asked straight up, "Can you make tofu pudding?"

Hua Shier shook his head.

"And what about the soy milk and fried dough sticks? They're just fried dough sticks!"

Hua Shier shook his head again. He could do it, but he had never actually operated such a low-end thing before.

Lu Ming sighed: "Then why are you even making fast food?"

He waved his hand: "Don't say anything more!"

He then took out ten ten-yuan bills and handed them over, his expression particularly sincere:
"Brother Pengfei, are you short of money? I'll lend you a hundred yuan from my living expenses, so be careful with your money."

Hua Shier stared blankly at the crumpled but still warm hundred-yuan bill in his hand, then looked at Lu Ming's complicated expression that seemed to say, "Brother, I'm a good friend, aren't I?" and "You need to be more careful."

He was stunned for a moment, then realized that this idiot thought he had overspent and was making up an excuse to "start a business" to "fundraising" with his roommates!

He was both amused and exasperated, but also felt a warmth in his heart. This Lu Ming was straightforward and kind-hearted, and although he was sometimes a bit dim-witted, he was adorably silly.

Hua Shier didn't explain, but instead took the money, counted it—exactly ten bills—and then, under Lu Ming's somewhat distressed expression, put it away, a playful smile on his face.

"Okay, Lu Ming, consider this hundred yuan your investment. Don't worry, I won't lose it!"

Seeing that he was still stubborn and concerned about saving face, Lu Ming quickly nodded in agreement.
"Yes, yes, yes, consider it an investment! Okay, Pengfei, you plan it out well. No rush, just remember to pay me back when you have the money!"

His attitude left Hua Shier feeling both amused and exasperated.

Lu Ming had no idea that the hundred yuan he had given out today out of loyalty and with a misunderstanding would soon bring about a tremendous and unexpected change to his originally ordinary life.

Outside the window, the moonlight is perfect. In a corner of university life, the initial curtain of the rise of a business giant has been quietly lifted. Behind this 100-yuan 'investment,' the gears of fate have begun to turn silently at an accelerated pace.

Old Bai acted quickly, and with the help of money, the international patent was quickly secured.

The Suzhou factory has also started full-scale production. Li Yiming called to say that the advertising deal with Guojiatai has been finalized. They spent three million yuan to secure advertising slots before and after the news broadcast and during the countdown to midnight on this year's Spring Festival Gala.

When Hua Shier heard the price, he found it unbelievably cheap. He knew that these time slots were prime advertising spots, destined to be the most expensive on Guo Jia TV in the future. How could it be so cheap now?
He only found out after asking that the advertising industry in Guojiatai had not yet taken off. Originally, these advertising spaces were allocated to "a certain watch brand" in exchange for in-kind sponsorship, such as providing thousands of watches as program rewards.

When Li Yiming went to negotiate, it was the first time Guo Jiatai had encountered someone buying advertising space with cash. He immediately became interested. After negotiations, SDX Group successfully persuaded Guo Jiatai to abandon "a certain watch" and find a new partner for three million.

Hua Shier felt that even Chow Yun-fat hadn't become rich in this era, so he was bound to be rich!
This is Guo Jiatai's top advertising bid. Once this advertisement is launched, the publicity effect will cover the whole country. It will be difficult for his product not to become popular.

Hua Shier made a special call back to Suzhou, instructing Lin Wufeng to speed up production while ensuring quality. He also called Lao Bai, asking him to bring over a few more production lines.

Meanwhile, Lao Bai has successfully registered a fast food group in the United States and completed the process of transferring the company from one hand to the other, authorizing it to himself. Now the company in Hong Kong Island has been authorized and can enter the mainland market at any time. Everything is ready, and all that is needed is the final order from Hua Shier.

　Thanks to 08a, Little Tiger of the Demon Realm, and Brother Li Meng of the God of Death for their donations, and thanks to the brothers who voted for monthly tickets and recommendations. Thank you so much!

　　(End of this chapter)