Take Arada back to the past

Chapter 859, I feel like I can live a few more years.

After Yang Xiaole came out, he headed towards Hong Kong Island.

In the villa area, in Huang Qiujing's villa, Huang Xintong was having dinner when she heard the noise and turned her head to look.

Upon seeing who it was, Huang Xintong stood up with a smile.

"When did you arrive? Why didn't you say anything?"

Yang Xiaole came in with a smile.

He laughed and said, "I just arrived!"

Then, looking at his large belly, she asked with a stern face, "You're pregnant, why didn't you tell me? If I hadn't come, were you going to wait until after you gave birth to tell me?"

The last time I was with Huang Xintong was in December.

The other party then left because they had other business to attend to.

I never expected I was pregnant.

Huang Xintong chuckled, "I just wanted to give you a surprise! If you don't come back in a while, I'll tell you."

Yang Xiaole rolled her eyes: "If you're pregnant, don't run around. Leave business matters to others."

"Yes, I know! I communicate by phone now. If all else fails, I'll take a private jet over there."

After Huang Xintong finished speaking, she walked to the dining table, supporting her pregnant belly.

He asked, "Have you eaten yet? Would you like to grab a bite together?"

Yang Xiaole smiled and agreed: "Okay, let's have a meal together. By the way, where are You Rong and Qiu Jing?"

"Sweetie went to Paris, and Sister Jing went to Brazil. Vale there is going to sell 15% of its shares, and she is planning to secure the order."

As Huang Xintong spoke, she handed over the bowl and chopsticks next to her.

Yang Xiaole took the rice bowl and served himself some rice.

Holding the chopsticks, he smiled and said, "Oh! Is there any hope?"

Vale, this company is extraordinary, it's a mining company established by the Brazilian government.

The world's largest mining industry.

Along with BHP Billiton of Australia and Rio Tinto of the UK, it is known as one of the world's three largest iron ore groups.

They control the global pricing power for iron ore.

Back then, the three major iron ore groups really ripped off the mainland.

The three major iron ore groups joined forces, and with the betrayal of traitors in mainland China, they seized control of the pricing power for iron ore in mainland China.

He recalled that in one year alone, he paid nearly $1300 billion more in fees.

Back then, the mainland was in a period of comprehensive development, and the demand for steel was enormous.

It's truly tragic that as the world's largest customer, we have no right to set prices and can raise them however we want.

Resource-based industrial companies are also making moves in this area.

He was naturally aware of the situation with Vale and had already had people keeping an eye on it.

Back then, it wasn't just a case of being tricked by price increases.

Later, the three companies calculated, based on global data, that global steel demand was declining rapidly.

They then set up a trap for the mainland, signing a long-term contract.

On the surface, this can avoid the costs brought about by rising steel prices, but if prices drop, you still need to pay the original price.

You have no choice but to pay.

One problem is the loss of credibility, and the other is that these guys like to file complaints with the WTO.

That's exactly what happened with soybeans back then!
In addition to this share transfer, in the late 1990s, due to the global economic crisis, Vale sold another 15% of its shares to Nippon Steel.

This shareholding may not seem like much, but it is actually a very powerful one.

Because he knew exactly how much steel demand there would be in the mainland in the future.

Foreign capital holds iron ore mines based on profitability; if profitability is low, they will immediately sell their shares.

Vale in Brazil has a significant advantage.

This is because the iron ore here is all open-pit and of very high grade, making it suitable for direct steelmaking.

Moreover, the mining cost is pitifully low.

Such opportunities are rare.

Huang Xintong smiled upon hearing this: "I don't know either, but Sister Jing said there's a high chance. This time, the acquisition is being conducted through an American company. If it's completed, the shares will be transferred later."

Yang Xiaole responded with a soft "hmm".

not bad.

He doesn't plan to hold onto the iron ore shares for too long; he'll sell them to mainland investors once he's made enough money.

This would allow the mainland to complete its industrial layout, achieving two goals at once.

Alternatively, cooperation with the mainland is also an option.

Pulling herself out of her thoughts, she asked, "Why are you living here? My building in the middle is empty! Stay over there for now."

Huang Xintong shook her head with a smile and said playfully, "I wouldn't dare! When you're not here, Tian Tian and Sister Jing don't stay there, so I wouldn't dare. My villa is already under renovation, and I estimate I can move in in about a month. That'll be fine then."

Hearing this, Yang Xiaole was speechless: "Is it really necessary! It's not ancient times anymore, why are you doing this?"

Huang Xintong pursed her lips and chuckled to herself, "Not really!"

Yang Xiaole knew that although she said it, she was definitely thinking the same thing.

It's still due to environmental factors.

On Hong Kong Island, the older generation of wealthy businessmen are mostly from families with several members, and the rules are clearly defined.

As Huang Xintong interacted more with the wealthy women here, she gradually became influenced by them.

Even Hua Yourong and Huang Qiujing were the same.

Despite her loud and boisterous demeanor, Hua Yourong still didn't dare to face Qu Ying directly.

Same thing.

So I didn't say anything more.

He's quite satisfied with the current situation, at least, but he's afraid of the old harem-style power struggles.

"when are you leaving?"

Huang Xintong looked at him and asked with a smile.

"I'm not sure yet, I might stay for about half a month! I need to go to Myanmar to take care of some things."

Yang Xiaole said while eating.

Huang Xintong nodded gently and ate her meal with a smile.

After the two had dinner, Yang Xiaole stayed with Huang Xintong instead of wandering around.

"Daddy! Daddy!"

Before dinner, the two were taking a walk in the yard when two figures ran over.

It was Qiqi and Zimo.

The little girl pounced on her immediately.

Yang Xiaole hugged the little girl and laughed, "You've grown taller again!"

"Aunt Tong!"

The two greeted Huang Xintong with smiles.

Then Qiqi laughed and said, "Yeah! You haven't seen me for more than half a year, you must have grown taller!"

Yang Xiaole released the little guy.

The two younger ones are already 16 years old (17 by the traditional Chinese age reckoning) and are currently in their second year of high school. Next semester they will be in their final year.

Then, looking at Yang Ziming who was reaching out his hand, he asked, "Why did you two come here?" Yang Ziming smiled and said, "We just got home and saw your car. Aunt Wu said you were taking a walk, so we came over. Oh, by the way, Aunt Wu said it's time to eat."

Yang Xiaole smiled and nodded, "Okay, let's go!"

The group then walked home, laughing and chatting.

Walking down the street, Yang Xiaole looked at Yang Zimo and smiled, "Zimo, you're a junior now, and you'll be a senior soon. Do you have any plans for the future?"

Yang Zimo thought for a moment and said, "I feel that the future market for computers is huge, and I want to learn about computers, but my mother wants me to study architecture."

The expression was somewhat helpless.

Yang Xiaole nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Hua Yourong's main businesses are real estate, while her computer and mobile phone businesses are jointly funded by her, Huang Qiujing, and Huang Xintong.

He hired a professional agent to assist Luo Jinping in handling the technology company's business.

It's understandable that Hua Yourong wanted her son to study architecture.

He then laughed and said, "Your mother doesn't understand. In the future, computers will be one of the third industrial revolutions. It's not just about hardware, but also software. How can I describe it to you? One day in the future, every household will be able to afford a computer, and all these computers will be interconnected."

As long as the child doesn't have moral issues, he won't impose too many restrictions on other aspects.

Upon hearing this, Yang Ziming pondered for a moment and said, "Is the resource sharing between the various computers in the laboratory what Uncle Luo was talking about as the Internet?"

"Yes! It's the internet!"

The concept of the Internet did not exist at that time. In 91, the WWW first appeared on the Internet, immediately causing a sensation and achieving great success.

In March 1995, Yahoo! was founded, launching search, portal, and email features; in August of the same year, Microsoft launched Microsoft Web Services.

The definition of the Internet was actually defined in 95.

In this era, the WWW will definitely be defined by him.

He has invested a considerable amount in this endeavor.

This year, the first transatlantic and trans-Pacific submarine fiber optic cable between the Great Bald Eagle and Britain and France, as well as between the Great Bald Eagle and Japan, has been laid, with Hong Kong Island Computer Company contributing the funds.

The project is expected to be completed this year.

(Historically, the laying of the submarine optical cable was completed in 88.)
At the same time, he also invested in the submarine cable project connecting Hong Kong Island to Asia, adding optical cables.

This was to connect Hong Kong Island's internet to developed countries around the world.

The total investment is not very large, only a little over 20 million US dollars.

But it is of great significance.

If all goes well, Hong Kong Island is expected to achieve global network communication next year.

Of course, telephone is still the primary mode of transportation.

Yang Zimo was deep in thought.

Yang Xiaole sensed that the little guy had something on his mind, but didn't disturb him.

The group arrived at their destination shortly afterward.

Aunt Wu had already prepared the meal.

Several people took their seats one after another.

Yang Xiaole naturally took the main seat.

Seeing that Yang Zimo wanted to speak, he smiled and said, "It's okay. Your mother isn't here, so I'm in charge here. Forget about not talking while eating or sleeping. We're all family, so just say what you want."

This child has become somewhat rigid due to Hua Yourong's upbringing.

I've said it several times, but it's no use. It just happens again after he leaves.

After a while, he got tired of talking, but he would definitely be more casual when he was around.

After all, we rarely have the chance to meet.

Yang Ziming chuckled upon hearing this and looked at Huang Xintong: "Aunt Tong, you can't go and tell on me!"

Huang Xintong laughed when she heard this: "Your dad is here, what are you afraid of! He's the one who calls the shots, and even your mom has to listen to him."

Zi Mo smiled and then began to say, "Dad, if we follow your plan and everyone can contact each other from home in the future, wouldn't that be chaotic? Shouldn't there be a platform where everyone can speak freely?"

But how do people find what they want to know?
As for being able to contact each other, how do we solve the privacy issue?
............"

Yang Zimo is no ordinary person. While he can't just freely enter the company's labs, he can access most of the facilities.

They naturally know more than others.

Yang Xiaole smiled and nodded upon hearing this: "Yes, it is indeed necessary. This involves the issue of IP addresses. Everyone has an address, just like writing a letter, so there won't be any mistakes."

Since the child wants to know, he doesn't mind giving a heads-up beforehand.

This matter was originally a company secret.

Because he didn't want foreign companies to know in advance.

Yang Zimo seemed to be thinking: "What about the mailbox? Don't we need something like this?"

"It's like a post office. Everyone puts their letters in the post office, and the post office is a platform. As for what you mentioned before, wanting to find something you're interested in, you have to search, but you can't search blindly, so you need a platform. This platform has a lot of other address information, that is, IP addresses. If recording numbers feels too troublesome, then use addresses that are easy to remember."

I call it a website address. For example, Cheung Kong Holdings can be represented by its pinyin or initials...

I explained the logic of search engines and email to him in a way that he could understand.

Based on his age, Yang Zimo could have graduated from university in 92 if he had studied on Hong Kong Island.

If I had studied abroad, I could have graduated in 93.

That will be the great era of the internet.

Yang Zimo muttered to himself upon hearing this.

"If that's the case, then can we design a 'webpage,' right? Dad, what you just said seems to be this, a webpage on the internet where we can post information so that businesses can find it!"
Or perhaps we could build something like a post office, allowing people to use this tool to communicate.

Yang Xiaole nodded slightly: "Yes, that's exactly what I mean!"

Nowadays, computers are mainly used by businesses; individuals can only play single-player games, or at most, on a local area network.

The first computer room in Shanghai in 96, which was also known as an internet cafe, was only a local area network.

I only gradually started to get involved in the internet.

Yang Zimo said thoughtfully, "I understand, but there are still many things I don't understand."

Yang Xiaole chuckled and said, "It's alright, take your time. But there's one thing I need to tell you: a lot of the things I'm about to tell you are company secrets. Don't talk about them when you get out of here, understand?"

"Understood!"

Yang Ziming solemnly agreed upon hearing this.

My mother is a leader in the company, so naturally I know a lot about this.

Yang Xiaole hummed in agreement and chuckled, "Alright, don't be so serious!"

He didn't want to put too much pressure on his child.

If Yang Zimo hadn't asked him today, he probably wouldn't have said anything, and would have just waited for the right time to let him get to know the person on his own.

If nothing unexpected happens, the world's first search engine and email service will likely be developed by this company.

That depends on Yang Zimo's future development.

If Yang Ziming could sense this potential, he wouldn't mind entrusting this matter to the other party, and then working on the American and overseas markets.

Then he looked at Qiqi next to him.

The little girl loves to draw.

Her path has been set; she will definitely inherit Huang Qiujing's jewelry company in the future.

As for the rest.

It depends on the situation.

At least for now, he feels he can live a few more years and it's not time to divide the inheritance.

(End of this chapter)