The God of Wealth starts with doing whatever you want

When the plane landed at Hong Kong International Airport, it was drizzling outside the window.

The humid air in Hong Kong is a mixture of the smell of the sea and the hustle and bustle of the city.

Xu Yun stepped down the gangway of the Gulfstream G650, where a black Bentley Mulsanne was already parked on the dedicated helipad.

The driver was personally arranged by Fu Baoying; he was a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing a neatly pressed uniform, and holding up a black umbrella.

He was actually one of the bodyguards that Xu Yun had secretly arranged for the other party; he was a man in the shadows.

"Mr. Xu, Mr. Fu is waiting for you at Repulse Bay."

"it is good."

The car drove out of the airport and crossed the Tsing Ma Bridge.

The windshield wipers swung rhythmically, cutting the rain outside the window into flowing fragments.

Xu Yun looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar street scenes along the way.

The last time I came to Hong Kong was half a year ago.

"How's Xiao Zhi doing lately?" Xu Yun asked the driver.

The driver glanced at him in the rearview mirror and replied respectfully, "Mr. Xu, Miss Xu is doing well. She just celebrated her fifth birthday last week."

Mr. Fu booked the entire restaurant on Victoria Peak and invited her whole kindergarten class.

“He’s already five years old…” Xu Yun murmured.

time flies.

He remembered first seeing the child two years ago.

When Fu Baoying was first adopted by him, she was thin and small, with only a pair of timid big eyes showing.

Later, at Fu Baoying's request, Xu Yun signed the adoption document as a "co-guardian".

Although it has no legal effect, in Fu Baoying's heart it is a promise.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been named Xu Xiaozhi.

Theoretically speaking, she should be considered Xu Yun's eldest daughter!
The car drove onto Repulse Bay Road, passed through a private driveway shaded by green trees, and stopped in front of a white, modern-style villa.

The rain had stopped, and the evening sunlight shone through the gaps in the clouds, turning the glass curtain wall of the villa golden.

Fu Baoying was standing at the door.

She wore a beige linen dress today, her hair was loosely tied back, and a few strands of hair hung down her neck.

She wore no makeup, or rather, very light makeup, and looked much softer than the strong, independent woman image she usually projects in financial news.

"Was the journey smooth?" She stepped forward and naturally took the clothes from Xu Yun's hands.

"smoothly."

Xu Yun looked her over and teased, "You've lost weight."

"I've been working out lately."

"No, I meant your breasts have gotten smaller."

"That's because you're missing someone's massage."

Fu Baoying wasn't shy at all; instead, she retorted with a smile, the fine lines at the corners of her eyes faintly visible in the setting sun.

"Xiao Zhi is drawing upstairs. Hearing that you were coming, she started preparing her 'artwork' this afternoon."

"Really? Then I'll take a look."

The two entered the villa.

The interior features Fu Baoying's signature minimalist style, with large areas of white and natural wood tones, accented by a few contemporary artworks.

But if you look closely, you'll find many traces of the children's lives.

Plush toys in the corner of the sofa, crayons scattered on the coffee table, and childish doodles covering the walls of the dining room.

"Mr. Fu, Mr. Xu."

The housekeeper, who is now Fu Baoying's personal bodyguard, came over with a tea tray and said, "Miss Xiaozhi keeps asking, 'When will Daddy arrive?'"

A soft spot touched Xu Yun's heart.

Although he rarely comes to Hong Kong, Xiao Zhi always sticks to him whenever he does.

As soon as the bodyguard finished speaking, the sound of heavy footsteps came from upstairs.

A little girl in a pink dress rushed down the stairs, holding a piece of drawing paper in her hand.

"father!"

Xu Xiaozhi lunged forward, and Xu Yun crouched down to catch her.

The five-year-old child was already quite heavy, and when he bumped into my arms, he smelled of milk and crayons.

"Xiao Zhi has grown taller."

Xu Yun picked her up and stood up, smiling as she asked, "Mom said you were preparing a piece for me? Let me see what it is?"

"Ah."

Xu Xiaozhi held up the drawing paper in front of him and said happily, "This is what I drew!"

The painting depicts three small figures.

Two big ones and one small one stood hand in hand in front of a house.

The house is drawn crookedly, but you can tell it's a villa.

The three little figures all have exaggerated smiles painted on their faces, and the sun is in the upper right corner, painted a dazzling golden yellow.

"This is Dad, this is Mom, and this is me!"

Xu Xiaozhi pointed at the painting and said in a clear voice, "Mom said Dad is coming today, so I painted all afternoon!"

Xu Yun looked at the painting, then at the child in her arms, and then at Fu Baoying standing to the side.

Fu Baoying was also looking at him, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

There is tenderness, expectation, and perhaps a hint of barely perceptible unease.

"Yes, Xiaozhi's drawing is really good."

Xu Yun said earnestly, "We can frame it and hang it in Mom's office, okay?"

"Really?" Xu Xiaozhi's eyes lit up.

"real."

"yeah!"

The child squirmed in his arms and asked, "How long will Daddy stay this time? Can you take me to the Ocean Park?"

Wang Xiaopang from my class said his dad took him there last weekend, and they rode a giant sea turtle!

Xu Yun looked at Fu Baoying.

Fu Baoying gently shook her head and said, "I have to meet some guests tomorrow, and I have a board meeting scheduled for the day after tomorrow, and the day after that..."

"Tomorrow afternoon."

Xu Yun interrupted her and said to the child in his arms, "Tomorrow afternoon, Daddy will take you to the ocean park to ride the giant sea turtle and watch the dolphin show, okay?"

"it is good!"

Xu Xiaozhi wrapped her arms around his neck and gave him a loud kiss on the cheek.

As Fu Baoying watched this scene, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.

But she quickly regained her composure and said to the female bodyguard beside her, "Take Xiaozhi to wash her hands and get ready for dinner."

Dinner was a simple home-cooked meal, but it was prepared with care.

Steamed grouper, honey-glazed char siu, bok choy in broth, and Xu Xiaozhi's favorite shrimp dumplings.

The child sat in a high chair, eating and chattering about kindergarten.

Who argued with whom? The teacher taught a new nursery rhyme today, and she got five little red flowers...

Xu Yun listened patiently, occasionally asking a few questions.

Fu Baoying ate very little, spending most of her time serving food to the child or wiping rice grains from the corners of her mouth.

This ordinary yet heartwarming scene left Xu Yun momentarily dazed.

It was as if he really was just a father coming home from get off work, with a gentle wife, adorable children, and a stable life.

But soon, reality will remind him that this is not the place.

After dinner, the nanny took Xu Xiaozhi upstairs to take a bath and go to bed.

Before going to bed, the child wanted Xu Yun to tell him a story, but Fu Baoying shook her head and said, "Dad is tired, we'll tell you tomorrow."

"Then Daddy must tell the story tomorrow!" Xu Xiaozhi hugged Xu Yun's neck tightly.

"Definitely," Xu Yun promised.

The child was finally put to sleep.

Fu Baoying and Xu Yun entered the study, the door closed, and the warm family atmosphere was instantly replaced by a serious work atmosphere.

The study has bookshelves on two walls and a floor-to-ceiling window on the other side, facing the sea view of Repulse Bay.

The sea was pitch black at night, with only the lights of a few cruise ships moving slowly in the distance.

"What would you like to drink?" Fu Baoying walked to the wine cabinet.

"Whiskey, on the rocks."

Fu Baoying poured two glasses, handed one to him, and poured only a shallow layer into her own glass.

The two sat down on the sofa by the window and remained silent for about half a minute.

"You came here not just to see Xiaozhi, right?" Fu Baoying spoke first.

"It mainly depends on her."

Xu Yun spoke frankly, smiling, "But since we're here, there are some things we need to take care of."

Fu Baoying nodded and took a folder out of the coffee table drawer.

"This is a brief report on Yuntian Capital's operations over the past three months."

Following the last financial crisis, we adjusted our investment portfolio as you suggested, reducing our holdings in real estate and traditional finance while increasing our holdings in new energy, biotechnology, and semiconductors.

Currently, the overall return is 17 percentage points higher than the market average.

Xu Yun quickly flipped through the documents.

Fu Baoying's management skills are beyond doubt; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to control Yuntian Capital, a company with hundreds of billions of yuan in capital, at just over thirty years old.

"What about the four major families?" he asked.

"I made a lot of money because of you last time."

Fu Baoying took a sip of wine and said, "Especially the Li family, who made at least 20 billion during that wave of tech stock boom."

So when they heard you were here, they all wanted to see you.

Li Kai called this afternoon to ask if I could arrange a dinner.

"what do you say?"

“I told you to spend time with your child first, and put work on hold.”

Fu Baoying looked at him, smiled, and asked in return, "Am I right?"

"Of course, Xiaozhi is more important."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "By the way, I'll meet with Ruan Qinghua first tomorrow morning, and then accompany Xiao Zhi to the Ocean Park in the afternoon."

"Tonight... we can arrange to have dinner with the Li family. As for the other families, you can arrange it for the day after tomorrow, depending on the situation."

"Do you need me to accompany you to Ruan Qinghua's place?"

"No need, he's my younger brother, and it's easier to talk about things when you're not around."

Fu Baoying nodded, then seemed to remember something.

"Also, news came from the Zheng family that Zheng Zhigang's niece, Zheng Weiwei, returned last month after graduating from Stanford, where she studied artificial intelligence."

Adrian Cheng wants her to intern at Yuntian Capital, and also... learn from you.

Xu Yun raised an eyebrow: "Learn from me?"

"A euphemism for a marriage alliance."

Fu Baoying's tone was flat, and she smiled meaningfully: "Although the four major families sided with us last time, they are still traditional at heart."

They believe that the strongest alliances are formed through blood ties and marriage.

You are unmarried, young, and capable; you are the best son-in-law candidate in their eyes.

Xu Yun asked curiously, "What did you say to him?"

I told you you have a fiancée.

Fu Baoying paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Although I don't know who it is, or... how many people there are."

There was a hint of bitterness in her words, but she quickly masked it.

Xu Yun put down his wine glass and looked at her seriously: "Baoying, between us..."

No explanation needed.

Fu Baoying interrupted him, stood up and walked to the window, turning her back to him.

"I said two years ago that I don't need promises, I don't need titles, and I don't even need you to come often."

I have knowledge, a career, and my own life.

Your role in my life is that of Xiaozhi's father and my most important business partner. That's enough.

She spoke calmly, but Xu Yun noticed her fingers tightening slightly as she held the wine glass. Silence fell again in the study.

"How's Xiaozhi doing at school lately?" Xu Yun changed the subject.

Fu Baoying turned around, her expression relaxing a bit.

"She did very well. The teacher said she was very smart, but a bit introverted and not very sociable."

Perhaps because she comes from a single-parent family, other children are picked up by both their parents, but she only has me and the nanny.

"Remember to let me know next time there's a parent-teacher conference, I can come."

Fu Baoying looked at him with a complicated expression and said, "Are you serious? You flew all the way from Jiangcheng just to attend a kindergarten parent-teacher meeting?"

“I am her father, after all.”

Xu Yun said, "Although I'm a bit incompetent, I have to do what I'm supposed to do."

Fu Baoying didn't say anything, but walked back and sat down, drinking the rest of the wine in her glass in one gulp.

"Tomorrow morning at 10 a.m., Ruan Qinghua will be waiting for you at Huayi Brothers headquarters in Central."

I've already arranged a car.

This afternoon, I'll go to Ocean Park with you. Xiaozhi has always wanted her parents to take her out to play together.

"it is good."

"besides……"

Fu Baoying hesitated for a moment before saying, "We're having dinner with the Li family tomorrow night, and Li Kai might bring his daughter, Li Ting."

The girl was only twenty-five years old, a Cambridge graduate, and now worked at an investment company owned by the Li family.

If he mentions anything about a marriage alliance, don't worry about it; I'll handle it.

Xu Yun laughed: "Are you jealous?"

Fu Baoying glared at him.

"I'm afraid of trouble."

Your current status is sensitive, and any private relationship you have could be amplified and interpreted by the media.

In particular, the rumors surrounding his relationship with a Hong Kong tycoon's daughter will damage Yuntian Capital's image in mainland China.

"Understood, Mr. Fu." Xu Yun deliberately used a respectful tone.

Fu Baoying finally smiled. In that smile were helplessness, doting, and a hint of tenderness that she only showed in front of him.

"It's getting late, go and get some rest."

She stood up and said, "The toiletries are all prepared in the bathroom, and the pajamas are in the closet. They're new, washed, and ironed."

"Thank you."

Xu Yun also stood up. Seeing that the other person was still sitting and didn't move, she smiled and asked, "I'm taking a shower. Aren't you coming? Or do you want me to carry you in?"

"..."

Fu Baoying blushed slightly, then said somewhat awkwardly, "I'd like to, but it's not convenient these days."

Xu Yun: “(⊙o⊙)…”

Seeing his expression, Fu Baoying couldn't help but laugh and said, "Serves you right. Who told you not to notify me beforehand when Li came?"

……

The next morning at 10:00 AM, Central, Huayi Group headquarters building.

This 60-story glass curtain wall building was completed five years ago and is now one of the landmarks in Central.

Ruan Qinghua stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of his top-floor office, watching the traffic flowing like ants below, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the window frame.

"Chairman Ruan, Mr. Xu has arrived," the secretary announced via internal intercom.

"Please come in quickly!"

Ruan Qinghua immediately turned around and straightened his suit.

The office door opened, and Xu Yun walked in.

He was dressed in the same casual outfit as yesterday, but his presence made the luxurious office feel cramped.

"Brother Yun!"

Ruan Qinghua went to greet him, still acting like the wealthy young man he always was in front of Xu Yun.

"Hey kid, long time no see."

Xu Yun sized him up: "Now that you're the chairman, things are different. You're dressed like a respectable person."

"Um, bro, please stop making fun of me."

Ruan Qinghua couldn't help but smile bitterly, "I hate being under so much pressure. Huayi Brothers is now worth 200 billion yuan. Every day when I open my eyes, I see billions of yuan flowing through the company. I can't sleep."

The two sat down in the reception area.

The secretary brought in tea and quietly withdrew.

"You must have suffered considerable losses during the last financial war, right?" Xu Yun asked.

"Fortunately, we made arrangements in advance according to your instructions, and in the end, we still made a profit of more than 8 billion."

Ruan Qinghua poured tea for Xu Yun and said with a smile, "Brother Yun, to be honest, if you hadn't given us a warning that time, Huayi would have lost at least half of its assets."

The Rothschild family... they're ruthless.

"They've behaved themselves now."

"That's because you've scared him."

Ruan Qinghua remarked with emotion, "Now, in Hong Kong circles, even the old guys have to show you respect when your name is mentioned."

I heard you came yesterday, and several of my uncles and elders called to ask if I could introduce you.

Xu Yun took a sip of tea and replied, "Let's not talk about them today. What are Huayi Brothers' plans for the future?"

Ruan Qinghua said seriously, "I want to transform our business. Huayi Brothers' main business, entertainment, is basically not profitable anymore and has no future."

I want to learn from Yuntian Capital and shift my investment focus to technology and new energy, but... I lack direction.

What exactly do you want to do?

"Two directions."

Ruan Qinghua opened his tablet, pulled up some information, and said, "First, electric vehicles. I've investigated several emerging companies in mainland China and I think there's still a chance."

Second, semiconductor packaging testing.

The entry barrier is relatively low, and Hong Kong also has a pool of relevant talent.

Xu Yun looked at the information for a while, pondered for a moment, and said, "Electric vehicles are too late to enter the market now."

NIO, Li Auto, and XPeng have formed the first tier, BYD is a behemoth, and Xiaomi and Huawei are also entering the fray.

"If you go in now, you might not even get a penny out of your pocket."

Ruan Qinghua's face darkened.

"But semiconductor packaging testing is possible."

Xu Yun continued, "Especially advanced packaging. TSMC and Samsung are now working on 3D stacking and wafer-level packaging, and the mainland is also providing strong support."

"If you're really interested, I can connect you with several packaging plants in mainland China."

"Really?" Ruan Qinghua's eyes lit up.

"However, there are a few conditions."

Xu Yun looked at him and said, "First, we can't just do OEM manufacturing. We need to have our own R&D team and at least be a leader in certain niche areas."

Secondly, the factory must be located in mainland China, as the costs in Hong Kong are too high.

Third, I need to send someone to supervise the management team. It's not that I don't trust you, but this industry is too complex and you can't manage it alone.

Ruan Qinghua nodded repeatedly: "I'll do whatever Brother Yun says! I'll provide the funding, you can help me find the technology, you can send people to manage, and we'll split the profits proportionally!"

"Let the team discuss the specifics."

Xu Yun put down his teacup and said, "In addition, I have another suggestion."

"Please speak."

"Huayi should not abandon all of its previous hotel investments; it can transform into 'technology-themed hotels'."

Xu Yun said, "For example, we can open high-end business hotels near science and technology parks such as Qianhai in Shenzhen, Zhangjiang in Shanghai, and Zhongguancun in Beijing, specifically to serve technology companies and investors."

The hotel features co-working spaces, a roadshow hall, an investor club… making it a social hub for the tech industry.

Ruan Qinghua's eyes lit up as he listened.

"That's great! We're already good at hotels, and with the added technology element, the valuation could double!"

“Let Fu Baoying’s team help you with the specific plan.”

Xu Yun stood up, walked to the window, and said, "Qinghua, the golden age of Hong Kong's traditional industries is over."

The future belongs to technology and digital technology.

If you want Huayi Brothers to enjoy another thirty years of glory, you must undergo a complete transformation.

Ruan Qinghua nodded emphatically: "I understand, Brother Yun. From now on, I will follow you. If you say go east, I will never go west."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Don't be so mushy. We're all brothers, we should support each other."

The two chatted about the details for a while, and then had a simple working lunch.

At 1 p.m., Xu Yun left Huayi Brothers headquarters, where Fu Baoying's car was already waiting downstairs.

"How did the talks go?" Fu Baoying asked in the car.

"Not bad. Ruan Qinghua is ambitious and obedient. I can mentor him."

Xu Yun said, "Have your team come up with a plan to help Huayi transform into semiconductor packaging and technology hotels."

"it is good."

Fu Baoying noted it down and said with a smile, "Xiao Zhi can't wait any longer. She called three times to ask when we'll arrive."

Xu Yun glanced at his watch: "Let's go now."

……

The afternoon sun was blazing at Ocean Park.

Xu Xiaozhi, holding Xu Yun's hand in one hand and Fu Baoying's hand in the other, weaved through the crowd. The child was wearing overalls and a little yellow hat today, her face flushed with excitement.

"Dad, look! A giant sea turtle!" she pointed to the giant sea turtle swimming slowly by in the aquarium.

“Mommy, look! Clownfish! Nemo!” she pointed to the coral reef on the other side.

Xu Yun and Fu Baoying exchanged a smile and let the child lead them around.

They rode the carousel and watched the dolphin show.

However, while queuing to ride the roller coaster, Xu Xiaozhi couldn't sit because she wasn't tall enough, and she pouted as if she was about to cry.

Seeing this, Xu Yun quickly bought her an ice cream to appease her.

Fu Baoying secretly took photos with her mobile phone.

Xu Yun squatted on the ground wiping the ice cream from the corners of the child's mouth. Sunlight filtered through the trees and dappled their bodies, creating a heartwarming scene that seemed unreal.

"Smile!" she said, holding up her phone.

Xu Yun looked up, and Xu Xiaozhi grinned, her mouth covered in chocolate. The two of them gave a peace sign to the camera.

The photo freezes in time.

Later, they sat on a bench by the sea to rest. Xu Xiaozhi got tired of playing and fell asleep in Xu Yun's arms.

Fu Baoying gently covered the child with a coat, then leaned on Xu Yun's shoulder.

"If only every day could be like this," she whispered.

Xu Yun didn't say anything, but simply put his arm around her shoulder with his free hand.

A sea breeze swept by, bringing with it the salty, damp smell and the screams of tourists on a distant roller coaster.

As the sun began to set, it painted the sky orange-red.

"Dinner with the Li family tonight..."

Fu Baoying hesitated for a moment, then said, "If you don't want to go, I can turn it down."

"Go."

Xu Yun said, "I should meet with them as needed, and I also want to know what the Li family is up to."

"Li Zekai is a very shrewd person."

Fu Baoying looked up at him and said, "He's polite on the surface, but he's actually very calculating."

I've met his daughter, Li Ting; she's no pushover either.

"What, are you afraid I'll get kidnapped?" Xu Yun joked.

Fu Baoying rolled her eyes at him.

“You already have enough women around you, what difference does it make if you add another Hong Kong socialite? I'm just worried that the Li family will get too attached to you.”

Xu Yun smiled and leaned down to kiss her forehead.

"Don't worry, I have a measure."

Fu Baoying blushed slightly and didn't say anything more, but just leaned back on his shoulder.

The little Zhi in my arms stirred and mumbled in its sleep.

"Daddy... the sea turtle..." (End of Chapter)