After the college entrance examination, life began to follow one's heart

Chapter 311 Planning (Business)
Local time, 3:30 p.m.

After arriving in Hawaii, Xu checked into a hotel.

By the way, I'll contact Li Yongsheng.

Li Yongsheng is still in Europe.

But now that Xu Lin is coming to inspect the goods and pay the final payment, he naturally made preparations to come over immediately.

Let's meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow.

Xu Lin contacted him by phone.

"Alright, Mr. Xu, I'll take my private jet right away!"

Xu Lin ended the call.

"Private jet?"

Top-of-the-line sports cars, yachts, private jets...

These are toys for truly wealthy people.

Upon hearing the words "private jet," Xu Lin was also somewhat tempted.

However, after thinking about it, Xu Lin felt that it was unnecessary now, but he would consider it later.

For example, once his identity as Young Master Xu is fully exposed, Xu Lin will need his own private jet when he goes abroad.

If we continue to travel by plane like we are now, what if the plane drops a bomb or something?

Xu Lin simply disappeared.

After checking into the hotel.

Xu Lin first went to the third floor of the hotel for a Western meal.

He then returned to his room to work.

A dozen hours ago, Xu Lin updated the game's world square, which is still trending at number one on the hot search list, and has topped the trending searches on both Douyin and Weibo platforms.

Because Xu Lin's updated world square is very large.

Unlike game maps, it is not proportionally compressed compared to real-world maps.

World Square is a one-to-one replica of the actual geographical distance.

Area: The size of three parts of the Chinese landmass.

Players can only say one thing: terrifying.

Furthermore, with the addition of flying swords in the previous update, players can fly around freely, and they are even more astonished to discover just how ridiculously large this world square is.

Tens of millions of players gather here, but it's not crowded at all.

After all, China's land area is over 960 million square kilometers, accommodating over a billion people, and many areas are still quite sparsely populated, with only cities having a relatively large population.

So what are a mere tens of millions of players?
Even a tiny country like Vietnam has a population of 100 million.

Because the World Square is so large, even if tens of millions of people each have a flying sword and fly around, it won't look chaotic.

Another point worth mentioning is that Xu Lin's World Square is not just a flat surface of cement or paving stones; such squares are actually quite uninteresting.

Xu Lin is a collection of various terrains in reality, such as plains, mountains, plateaus, hills, as well as multiple combinations of landforms such as karst, wasteland, and glaciers. In other words, Xu Lin brought the continents of reality into the game.

Xu Lin did this to lay out the map layout for the later stages of the game. After all, a game needs all kinds of terrain to make it more playable.

These are just Xu Lin's basic operations.

Because the current map is actually very small compared to the entire game map that Xu Lin envisioned.

What Xu Lin has released so far is not even the tip of the iceberg.

"How many of my flying swords have I sold?"

Xu Lin checked the data and found that 33585634 flying swords priced at 100 yuan each had already been sold.

More than three billion was in hand.

In addition, the game has sold 81365245 copies in about twenty days since its release.

This month, it's clearly going to break 100 million.

In total, Xu Lin's game has grossed over 11 billion yuan.

Even a listed company is only this size, and most listed companies are not this size.

Starting with tens of billions, that's already a terrifying scale.

Even in first-tier cities, this size would make it a major taxpayer.

If you live in a second- or third-tier city, you're practically a local tyrant, bearing the heavy responsibility of paying taxes and protecting employment.

Of course, Xu Lin also had to pay a lot of taxes.

The other game, "Men's Guide to Success," has also contributed over a billion yuan to Xu Lin's earnings this month, as players flocked to it due to the launch of a new game.

But as we all know, having too much money is not a good thing in any country in the world.

As the ancients said, "A little wealth is enough to make one content."

These words are sometimes used to insult someone, to say that they have no ambition or aspirations.

Clearly, this kind of person has a very low level of understanding. Being content with a modest life is actually the ideal state. Too much money will not belong to you, and the water is too deep for you to handle.

Therefore, Xu Lin had to spend money, and large sums of it evaporated.

Money is only truly yours once it's spent.

Local time, midnight, which is 6 pm the next day in China.

Xu Lin added two new features to the game.

One is a Daoist partner, the other is a source of power.

That is, finding a partner and building influence.

Because the game characters are highly intelligent, finding a partner and building a faction also require some thought.

The object of the agreement needs no further explanation.

Building power is a different story; it's about personnel. Many people are just employees, never even a junior leader, and have no idea how to use people or get them to work for them. Generally, they think that giving money and benefits is enough, but that's the most superficial approach. You have to understand that personnel management is a very profound art. In Chinese history, the issue of personnel management has been studied for thousands of years. Many hegemons have gained the power to rule the world and compete with other hegemons because they used people well, building up a group of powerful figures under their command. They were able to compete with other hegemons and even directly rule the world. It can almost be said that the ability to use people determines whether a person can become an unparalleled figure.

These two updates are equivalent to adding two new gameplay modes.

Therefore, Xu Lin specifically updated his Weibo:
"Two new features have been added. The first is the Dao Companion feature. Without further ado, finding a partner is the easiest of the two new features. Although my game is a game, as everyone knows, the characters in it can simulate thinking, so finding a suitable Dao Companion is both easy and not easy."

The second function is establishing power. This involves personnel management. Most people who play traditional games know that establishing power is just a matter of pressing keys. But not here. As mentioned earlier, my game characters can think, so you need to study how to use people. If you have time, you might even need to study some military strategies. Therefore, the process is quite tedious and difficult. In my vision for the future, the power function will become a major asset in your game, allowing your character to reach the top.

"Hey, what should I do if I've never been in a relationship? I don't know how to find one. *crying*"

"Do we still need to study how to use people? It's difficult. I feel that what Young Master Xu said is quite difficult."

"This game is fun, but it's also really hard because you have to outwit and outmaneuver the game characters, and the freedom is so high—it's like the freedom of the real world. I haven't even figured out how to make it in the real world yet, so damn hard!"

"Young Master Xu, this game is the future trend. Many people have made a fortune through live streaming. Some have even bought houses, luxury cars, and mansions in first-tier cities outright. Damn! I'm so envious!"

"These are a minority after all. I've earned several hundred thousand yuan in the past two weeks helping others with storylines and boss fights, but I only work for rich guys and girls, so this isn't a reliable reference."

"Because rich players can't spend money on this game, they can't quickly improve their cultivation level. They can only play honestly or find other players to take orders. So I also got orders from rich players, but I only earned a few hundred thousand. Sunglasses.jpg"

"Really? Everyone's saying they've made money."

"It's normal to make money during a boom period, right? All the major live streaming platforms are now dominated by this game. Don't you know how popular it is? It's the same on foreign websites. YouTube is full of video clips and live streams of this game. God knows how many people are watching it."

The next morning.

Xu Lin met Li Yongsheng.

Then Xu Lin and the other man took a helicopter to the private island.

After landing, Xu Lin and his team set off for the underground base.

As soon as Xu Lin entered, it felt like he had entered a science fiction base. Although it wasn't particularly sci-fi, like in a science fiction movie, it could still be described as semi-sci-fi.

"How are you feeling, Mr. Xu?"

"good."

Xu Lin looked around.

He didn't have high requirements for the underground base, since it was only temporarily used to house servers. First, he needed to ensure there was enough land to store the servers, and second, he needed to get the power supply equipment, network equipment, and so on sorted out. Then the underground base would be complete.

Xu Lin said, "I'm quite satisfied with the underground base. I also have a question for Mr. Li."

"Please speak, Mr. Xu!"

"I'm planning to develop the entire island. Is Mr. Li capable of doing it?"

"I can definitely handle big orders. I'm a well-known construction company owner internationally, and I can guarantee my business capabilities!"

He patted his chest and continued, "What size is Mr. Xu looking for?"

"Besides the final payment of over 1.1 billion yuan that I made to you, I have 4.9 billion yuan in cash flow left."

"4.9 billion in cash flow?"

Li Yongsheng was very surprised, wondering what kind of strength this young Boss Xu possessed.
Is he the son or grandson of some important figure in China?
But he couldn't possibly ask such a question. After years of navigating the international community, how could he not understand how to conduct himself? Just don't ask what you shouldn't ask.

Xu Lin: "4.9 billion is just the beginning. If things go smoothly, I may invest several hundred billion more in installments. Can Mr. Li handle it?"

"can!"

Li Yongsheng laughed and said, "I'd be a bastard if I didn't make money. I can definitely handle someone as capable as Boss Xu, as long as Boss Xu pays me!"

"Let's chat in the air from a helicopter."

"Okay, Mr. Xu."

Soon, the helicopter took off and hovered over Moon Island.

Xu Lin pointed to Moon Island below and said, "I plan to build this island into a small city, with specific functions in entertainment, finance, and technology. Has Mr. Li ever been to Macau Island?"

"Mr. Xu means cities like those on Australia Island?"

"Pretty much, but the business on the island of Macau is a gray industry, which I don't do. What I mean is, turn it into a small city. Mr. Li has been in the construction industry for so many years, he must know how to operate it."

“Mr. Xu, I understand what you mean, but your island is only 20,000 mu, which I feel is a bit small. Should we consider land reclamation? I can do that too.”

Xu Lin's Moon Island covers an area of ​​20,000 mu, while Ao Island covers an area of ​​50,000 mu, a significant difference.

Xu Lin: "There is an even larger island next to this one. I plan to take it over in the next couple of days and then build an underwater tunnel to connect them."

"Mr. Xu is amazing!"

Li Yongsheng gave the other party a thumbs up.

The other island that Xu Lin mentioned is more than two kilometers away from here.

Modern undersea tunnel technology is already very mature. For example, the Cross-Harbour Tunnel on Hong Kong Island is 1.86 kilometers long and was opened to traffic in 1972. There is also the Jiaozhou Bay Second Tunnel, which is more than ten kilometers long.

Therefore, the undersea tunnel that Xu Lin was considering could be easily accomplished. "Currently, half of this island is my private land, and the other half is still for urban development."

Xu Lin pointed in the air to the freshwater lake, which was his private land. His manor, farm, and other properties would be built there.

Xu Lin: "Mr. Li has been working on the specific construction plan for so many years, he should know how to implement it, right?"

"I'll have someone prepare a few detailed plans later, and then I'll show them to Mr. Xu. Whichever plan Mr. Xu is satisfied with, we'll proceed accordingly."

"can."

The helicopter flew in the air for two hours. Xu Lin pointed to his private land and roughly outlined the projects he planned, such as where his manor was located, where his private helicopter airport was, and so on.

As for large airports, they should also be available.

However, Xu Lin's Moon Island only has 20,000 mu of land, and the longest line on the island is only a little over five kilometers long, and only half of those five kilometers is plain.

Some airport runways need to be several kilometers long, with the minimum being over a thousand meters.

If an airport is to be planned on Moon Island, other land use will have to be reduced. Although land reclamation is also an option, such as the airport on Ao Island, which is entirely formed by land reclamation.

But Xu Lin was considering buying another private island.

Xu Lin has great ambitions; his goal is to build a future metropolis dominated by technology, with finance and entertainment as its foundation.

Xu Lin's idea is still rather vague at the moment.

Moreover, this goal will be very ambitious and long-term, and may not be achieved until he enters middle age.

But Xu Lin wanted to give it a try.

Money is like dirt; it's only when you spend it that it's truly yours.

Even though this is American territory, Xu Lin is not intimidated. Ten years from now, he should have the capital to dominate the world, and he might even have that capital in five years.

So what's there to be afraid of?

Why consider the consequences when doing big things?

Just do it and that's it.

Two hours later, Xu Lin and Li Yongsheng parted ways, and Xu Lin gave him the remaining payment.

Li Yongsheng promised to provide him with a construction plan within three days. Once the plan is approved, Li Yongsheng will lead a team to the island to conduct tasks such as geological surveys and topographical scanning, after which construction will officially begin.

Xu Linyao's first phase of the project will take six months.

Li Yongsheng is a reliable person, so Xu Lin has confidence in him.

Time comes the next day.

Xu Lin contacted the same top real estate agent from last time, intending to purchase a second private island.

Xu Lin's goal this time was clear: to get the island closest to Moon Island.

Its land area is much larger, more than thirteen times that of Moon Island, reaching 270,000 mu.

It is also an undeveloped island, but it has a large area and two freshwater lakes, so the price is not low.

It requires $1.28 million.

That's RMB, which is over 9.126 million.

Xu Lin won it outright!

After securing the second private island.

Xu Lin spent another two days in Hawaii.

Then we set off for New York.

Shortly after arriving in New York, Li Yongsheng's proposals arrived, totaling six.

Xu Lin looked at them and chose the one he was most satisfied with.

The total cost of this project is four billion.

"Let's start with this plan. I'll transfer 1 billion to you before tomorrow, followed by 3 billion. I'll pay the balance upon completion."

"Mr. Xu is so straightforward!"

"Mr. Li has to put in the effort too. I should be considered a big client, right?"

"Of course, Mr. Xu is my ultimate client. I won't take any other orders for the next year just to secure this one. So please trust my business skills and reputation. I will definitely satisfy you. I, Li Yongsheng, will never cut corners or try to take advantage of others."

"it is good."

Xu Lin didn't say anything more.

My second day in New York.

Xu Lin met with Tilin, and it was like old friends catching up.

Actually, Xu Linlai also has something to do here; he wants to expand his business in North America.

"Scientists are really in the spotlight lately!"

Today, Tilin wore her hair down, a long dress, stockings, and a trench coat, along with high heels and sunglasses. Her overall style was very cool, especially since she was already 1.8 meters tall and with the addition of 10 centimeters of high heels, she was now the same height as Xu Lin.

"Where did this 'unrivaled in the limelight' come from?"

"Your game has captivated the gaming and tech communities here, and it has also made politicians tremble with fear."

Tilin sat down next to Xu Lin, and drew a finger across his chest. "Right now, a lot of people are looking for you."

"It seems you've been studying hard lately, you can even use idioms from my ancestors."

Tilin's Chinese is already very fluent, and it's no different from a native speaker speaking Mandarin.

"With my intelligence, Chinese isn't that difficult."

She picked up the menu; this was an upscale restaurant, and Xu Lin was treating.

"Did you come alone this time? Where is your wife?"

"I will do it myself."

"Ah."

Tilin added, "The company we invested in before has been doing quite well recently."

"It's only been a little over two months, and it hasn't officially started yet. Let's wait another two months, and then we'll see the results."

"Ah."

The two started ordering, and soon finished.

Tilly asked, "What do the scientists want with me? It can't just be to see me alone, can it?"

"I'm thinking of starting a gaming business here. I wonder if you could help me? I can give you 30% of the profits."

"That cultivation game of yours?"

"Correct."

"I admit I'm very interested, but it's very difficult for this game to enter the market here. You have to hand over the technology to the government, otherwise you may not be able to get in."

Tilly: "The big shots around here are all looking for you."

"They took the piracy route? Bypassing the government."

"We'll be targeted soon."

"Can your family's influence cover your losses?" Xu Lin asked.

"it should be OK."

Tilin's family is an old, pure-blooded Onsa family with considerable influence.

The so-called free Western world certainly values ​​bloodlines. There are four families in this country that have produced two presidents, and their members hold various important positions in government departments. Do you really think that the West doesn't value interpersonal relationships and lineage? You can only fool children.

Xu Lin: "I'll give you the pirated version, but it's actually the genuine version. You're just nominally using the pirated version. If something goes wrong, your family should cover for you, right?"

“I can agree.”

"Shouldn't you go back and ask your family?"

"Why ask? We'll talk about it when something happens, and I believe they will support me."

"You acted first and reported later, right?"

Xu Lin continued: "As long as my game has enough dominance here, then even your government won't be able to touch my game, just like TikTok."

TikTok has over 1.3 million users in North America, while the North American population is over 3.4 million, accounting for more than one-third of the total population. In the end, even if the government wanted to ban it, it would have to think twice, especially since it has now escalated to the point of great power rivalry.

Therefore, as long as Xu Lin can develop his game to this level, there is absolutely no need for him to be timid. Furthermore, equally matched opponents will be automatically matched, so Xu Lin doesn't need to worry about any bigger issues.

Tilly agreed: "I think we should give it a try!"

Xu Lin: "But the specifics will start in March. I will come over then. Also, I need to purchase physical servers here, but I need your help to purchase physical servers for this task."

Xu Lin explained his thoughts in detail. This time, he needed a physical server instead of a cloud server. After all, to run a business here, he needed a North American cloud server. If people knew it was for Young Master Xu, they could shut down the server if they couldn't reach an agreement.

Therefore, Xu Lin would set up physical servers and place them in an underground base on his private island.

Generally, server addresses can be locked using technical means.

But Xu Lin also has skills. If you want to target me, first ask if you're as good as me.

Xu Lin: "I need 10,000 servers. You are responsible for purchasing them here. Once that's done, I'll have someone transport them out of the country."

Tilly: "I roughly understand what you're thinking, but why do you trust me so much?"

"No, I believe in my abilities. My brain has been developed to 13%, making me the most powerful individual in the world, bar none."

Xu Lin said, "You can trust me unconditionally. I won't harm you, and of course, you can't harm me either."

"What if I hurt you?"

"Then I'll throw you to feed the great white shark!"

"Scientist, you are so cold-blooded."

"I've already reached this position. If I'm not ruthless, I'll be doomed. Unless it's someone I absolutely trust, and besides, you're an American with a superpower behind you. I'm in New York right now. If you make one phone call, there might be a special forces unit surrounding me. First, the higher-ups here will summon me for a talk, demanding that I work for them or give them the technology. If we can't reach an agreement, I probably won't be able to go back. So I have to be careful."

Xu Lin smiled and said, "My dream is to change the world. If you're willing, you can come with me. If not, we have nothing to talk about, and I'll find a new agent."

"Change the world?"

"I have another powerful invention that hasn't come out yet, but it will be soon. And I will change the world, without a doubt!"

Xu Lin was brimming with confidence.

"Scientist, I admire your confident demeanor!"

"Give me a kiss, and I'll make money and take you to new heights!"

Tilin leaned in and kissed Xu Lin on the lips.

(End of this chapter)