A doctor who travels through two eras

Unlike other families that constantly try to seize other people's assets, the Song family prefers to make money within the rules of the game and coexist peacefully.

The goal is sustainable development, ensuring that production doesn't stop when the head of the household changes.

This is also an important reason why Section Chief Song was willing to help Lin Sanqi. Of course, another reason is that he and Lin Sanqi get along well.

"Okay, I'll just give you a heads-up. After all, we live in a society governed by law, and those capitalists still have to follow some rules. By the way, you said yesterday you were going to send me money again. What kind of project is it this time?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Sanqi quickly put down the water glass in her hand:

"Yes, that's right. I need an oil refinery with a capacity of about ten million tons."

"An oil refinery? You're planning to enter the petrochemical industry? That's a huge investment, tens of billions of dollars like it's nothing. Haven't you always been an asset-light investor? Why do you suddenly want to get into oil?"

Moreover, Dongguang is currently shutting down those highly polluting and energy-intensive enterprises. Even if you want to develop petrochemicals, your local government probably won't approve it, even if the policy gives you the green light.

Wait, something's not right, are you going to export this again?

Lin Sanqi chuckled:
"You guessed right, it's for export. Otherwise, why would I bother getting into the petrochemical industry? It's their exclusive domain, and I don't want to mess with the big oil companies."

“The export is fine. When we first met, you mentioned that you wanted an oil refinery when you bought the generator. We did collect relevant information. Here, I’ll make a call.”

After Section Chief Song finished speaking, he took out his phone and dialed a number.

Lin Sanqi took a few more glances. Section Chief Song's phone was a bit larger than a regular phone, and it didn't have any product markings on it, so it was probably specially made.

After a long pause, Section Chief Song hung up the phone and said:

"I've inquired and found that there are countless oil refineries in China now. There are more than 30 large-scale integrated refining and chemical enterprises with an annual production capacity of over 1000 million tons, and hundreds more medium-sized plants with a capacity of several million tons."

For example, Zhenhai Refining & Chemical has an annual output of 2700 million tons, Huizhou Petrochemical has an annual output of 2200 million tons, and Zhejiang Petrochemical has an annual output of 4000 million tons. Any one of these petrochemical plants would be more than enough for your needs.

However, these major manufacturers are their prized possessions and they won't sell them.

My people just said that the refineries in the south are doing relatively well, so if we want to buy oil, we'll have to look north, to places like Liaoning, Shandong, and Hebei provinces. We'll have to find out more details later.

Lin Sanqi had also done his research; petrochemical companies, or rather oil refineries, were having a very tough time, especially local enterprises.

Enterprises in these areas have relatively low production capacity and do not usually pay attention to upgrading their production lines, so their output and environmental protection often fail to meet national requirements.

Furthermore, with a single product line, any market fluctuations or bank refusing to lend would leave the company with no chance of survival.

The appearance of Lin Sanqi, the ragpicker, was actually just right.

"Alright, then I'll leave this to Brother Song. But it would be best if it were an oil refinery within our Dongguang Province. After all, I'm still relying on the local government for protection, and we can't let the profits flow into their hands."

Section Chief Song chuckled and stood up:

"Okay, I'll keep that in mind. How much money do you have in your account right now? Around 400 billion, right? I promise you can use it all. But what happens when it's all gone?"

Lin Sanqi also laughed heartily:

"Don't worry, it's just jade. I still have plenty in my warehouse. Last time it was Hetian jade, next time I'll sell jadeite. But let's make this clear first, you can't monitor my use of funds next time."

Section Chief Song pointed at Lin Sanqi:

"You shouldn't take your blessings for granted. Don't you understand that you have to pay for peace of mind? Others don't even get to enjoy this kind of treatment; they can only passively get ripped off and bleed dry. Alright, I won't keep you from your wedding any longer. I'm leaving."

Lin Sanqi quickly stood up as well: "Brother Song, why don't you have dinner before you leave?"

As he walked away, Section Chief Song waved and said, "You're going home for the New Year, and I'm going home for the New Year too. Bye-bye."

The next day was the second day of the Lunar New Year.

The VIP lounge at Baiyun Airport was almost entirely occupied by the Lin family.

Lin Sanqi chartered a plane and hired a professional tour group to handle the tour guide and itinerary arrangements.

Then he brought his parents, sister, and all the Lin family relatives who worked at Lingnan Hall, and prepared to go to Europe for their honeymoon.

Even Lin Chengye, the nineteenth uncle who works as a construction contractor in the Middle East, flew back from abroad after hearing the news, asking to go and have fun together.

At this moment, the women of the Lin family were gathered together, excitedly discussing where to go in Europe.

Lin Sanqi, Lin Hang (third brother), Lin Dezhi (fifth brother), Lin Yaliang (eighth brother), Lin Chen (tenth brother), Lin Jianghe (eleventh brother), Lin Bei (twelfth brother), and Lin Jianghe (fourteenth brother) sat together. Originally, Lin Chengye, as an elder, should have sat at the same table with the older generation, but being naturally restless, he was sitting among the younger generation and was the most talkative of them all.

“Hey, Seven, you're such a big boss, why do you need to charter a plane for business trips? Why don't you buy a private jet?”

Let me tell you, if you're going to buy one, buy an Airbus A380. It can hold more than 500 people. After you buy it, renovate it and turn it into individual rooms with big beds. You can also add a karaoke room or something.

Then we'll fly a plane, carrying all the men, and travel the world together. That would be awesome!

"Look at us now, a whole bunch of housewives around here, like a swarm of flies. It annoys me."

Lin Sanqi said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry:

"Uncle Nineteen, I'm not someone who travels for work often, and I rarely go abroad. I stay in Huadu all day long, what more do you want?"
Besides, I can afford to buy a plane, but I can't afford to maintain it. The parking fees are ridiculously high, you know?

Lin Chengye curled his lip and said disdainfully:

"Go ahead and cut the bill. The cost of an airplane is tens of millions a year. It's just a drop in the ocean for you, okay? We can fly whenever we want, then fly to Madagascar, and call a bunch of black pearls. Wow, that'll be awesome."

The third brother, Lin Hang, was a real estate company owner and had extensive experience with women; he immediately sensed something was wrong.
"Wait, Uncle Nineteen, when did you go to Africa to see the Black Pearl? Why didn't you take me?"

Lin Chengye chuckled:
"Back then, we went to Africa to find ports and discuss business, not just for fun. Let me tell you, that black pearl's figure..."

Lin Sanqi and Lin Yaliang rushed forward and covered Uncle Nineteen's mouth tightly, then looked in horror at the women not far away.

Fortunately, the women were too busy chatting to hear what was being said, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Hai was also sweating profusely with anxiety:

"Uncle Nineteen, I'm not married yet. Don't get me into trouble. I'm such an innocent person, I don't know anything."

Lin Hang became even angrier upon hearing this:
"Fine, you guys are hogging it all. I've lived for forty years and I don't even know what black pearls taste like. Next time you don't take me, I'll turn on you, you hear me?"

Lin Bei, the twelfth son, patted his chest and said:

"Third Brother, what kind of black pearls do you want? Just ask me! I guarantee I'll find you all the most beautiful black pearls in Madagascar so you can choose your concubines. But the only question is, can your kidneys handle it?"

Haha~~~~
The men were laughing happily, while the women rolled their eyes at them.

Several sisters-in-law were giving the new bride, Yin Lianyi, pointers, while Xie Yiling whispered:
“Ah Yi, your man is the richest in the family now. Let me tell you, men with money tend to go bad. This is an age-old truth. You’d better keep a close eye on Qi Zai.”

Qiao Jingzhu was also displeased and said:
"Putting everything else aside, take your third brother for example. He runs a real estate company and is always either on business trips or socializing. When he comes back, you can often smell perfume on him. He always says it's just for show. Do you really believe there's a cat that doesn't steal fish?"

Liu Fangfang nodded vigorously in agreement:

“My Lin Chen isn’t honest either. Last month he went on a business trip to Yunnan and came back so tired that he didn’t even have the energy to do his marital duties. He said the business trip was too tiring. Humph, I think he’s been eating out too much.”

Xie Yiling then interjected:
“It’s okay for a man to have affairs outside as long as he doesn’t bring them home. The real problem is if he leaves behind an illegitimate child. Let me tell you, from a legal perspective, an illegitimate child also has the right to inherit property, which is dangerous.”

Women in Guangdong and Hong Kong tend to be conservative in their thinking and don't seem to take it that seriously when men have other women outside the marriage.

They are more pragmatic and more concerned with issues such as the division of property.

Those who are more understanding often go their separate ways, which is quite common, especially in Hong Kong.

In the other timeline Lin Sanqi traveled to, in 1964, it was still legal to take concubines. Which of the older generation of Hong Kong tycoons didn't have several wives?

Yin Lianyi glanced at her newlywed husband, then at her in-laws chatting and laughing with someone not far away, and asked:

“Now that I have control of the company’s finances, I think as long as I control the money, Sanqi shouldn’t have a chance to go out and fool around.”

Xie Yiling, however, had a different opinion:
"That's not necessarily true. Seven's job is quite special. He controls all the supply channels and keeps them strictly confidential, so he has to travel frequently and you can't even get through to him by phone."

In my opinion, men like that are the most dangerous. Who knows which female celebrity or college student he's having a good time with? So, Ah Yi, the best way is to drain him dry and see if he still has the energy to go out and fool around!

The other women nodded in agreement.

Qiao Jingzhu also reminded:
"And another thing, while you're young, you should have as many children as possible. The more sons you have, the more say you'll have as a woman."

Yin Lianyi listened, seemingly lost in thought… (End of Chapter)