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

Chapter 317: Planning Before Entering the North American Market, Start of School (Career)

That evening, after saying goodbye to Shang Wanjun, Xu Lin returned to his rented apartment to attend to his own business.

Xu Lin has quite a lot on his plate right now.

As his business continues to expand, he will have more and more things to deal with.

Furthermore, he's always been working alone, and no one can help him anymore.

His programming skills are so advanced that he's the only one in the world who knows them. Even if he wanted to hire several programmers, he couldn't achieve it, at least not at the moment.

After taking a shower, Xu Lin turned on his computer.

Contact Tilin.

video call.

10 PM China time is 10 AM New York time.

It was daytime on the other side, so Xu Lin quickly contacted Tilin.

"Scientist, it's been a long time!"

Tilin was in an office with floor-to-ceiling windows behind her, overlooking skyscrapers.

Tilin: "You wouldn't come here without a reason, so what brings you here?"

"We're getting ready for March. I mentioned it to you before, and I need your help to buy 10,000 servers of this specification for me in North America."

Xu Lin sent her the server model and its specific configuration separately.

It would take at least ten days to get this server set up, so Xu Lin contacted her in advance, as he didn't want to delay it for too long.

Tilin: "OK".

There are many types of servers. The physical server that Xu Lin wanted this time cost nearly $100,000 per unit, but that was considered cheap. There are servers in the industry that cost more than $1 million each. If he bought 10,000 units, the price would be more than 10 billion dollars, which Xu Lin could not afford.

In fact, renting servers from cloud service providers is the most cost-effective option, but since Xu Lin is going to enter North America this time, and is doing this under the nose of the United States, he can't rent cloud servers, otherwise he might be easily dragged into it.

This time, Xu Lin bought 10,000 servers, which cost about 7 billion RMB. The price is acceptable.

Xu Lin: "Go talk to the Nvidia service provider tomorrow, and I'll transfer the money to you once you've settled things."

"That's a lot of money. You managed to get it from your country?"

"I have special channels, so don't worry."

"Ok."

"Once everything is set up, where will the server be sent?"

“I’m getting to know other experts. I’ll have them get it out of the country, and you can just place the order for me.”

Xu Lin chatted with her briefly.

Next, Xu Lin contacted Li Yongsheng because the server would be located in the underground base on Moon Island, so the power and network needed to be guaranteed, and the submarine cable also needed to be connected.

The servers are located on Moon Island, in the waters off Hawaii, but the game is operated in North America, so technical support is necessary.

Xu Lin's requirement was to get it done within a month.

Afterwards, Xu Lin contacted Fernandi again, again in advance, asking him to secretly move 10,000 servers out of North America in a while.

"Xu, are you planning something big?"

"Expanding our business isn't a big deal. How about a reward of one hundred million dollars?"

"Don't worry, I'll get it out for you. I'm happy to work with a man like you."

Fernandi knew that Xu Lin was the young master Xu, and he had been paying close attention to him recently. He knew that Xu Lin had developed a game, and now the whole West was paying attention to this man.

"Ok, thanks."

Tilin, Li Yongsheng, and Fernandi—a one-stop shop for all your needs.

Xu Lin only has these few connections abroad.

Tilly comes from a pure-blooded redneck family, which makes things easier for her in North America.

Fernandi is a businessman who walks the line between light and darkness; he'll get things done for money and is trustworthy.

Although Li Yongsheng is not as capable as the other two, if you pay him, his efficiency will exceed your expectations. Besides, most Chinese who make a name for themselves abroad have something to do with it, whether it's black or white.

"In March, let's make our move into North America!"

Xu Lin was filled with excitement.

Time comes the next day.

Xu Lin arrived at the State Taxation Administration in Jiangdu in the morning.

I met the oldest person inside.

It's not that Xu Lin has to pay a lot of taxes, it's just that he has a very powerful background.

Xu Lin first made a phone call to Chi Linyue's father, and then the call came from Beijing.

Xu Lin then saw the oldest person there, who was also the only one there.

Young Master Xu has come to pay his taxes.

Because people all over the world are searching for Young Master Xu, his existence seems to have become a secret. Even bigwigs in China don't know who he is or what he looks like.

In short, it is currently in the confidential stage.

The tax payment process was quick, thanks to various tax reductions and exemptions; Xu Lin only paid less than 3 billion this time.

Another day passed, and Tilin's message arrived.

They said the server deal was settled, and Xu Lin would get a discount of $85,000 per unit if he bought 10,000 units at once.

Ten thousand units would cost $8.5 million, which is a little over 60 billion RMB.

Xu Lin transferred the money through a special channel he had arranged in advance, and then directly transferred it to her.

"You transfer money so fast?"

Tilin was quite surprised to receive the transfer so quickly. 8.5 million dollars is more than 60 billion RMB, which is a huge sum of money no matter where you are.

But Xu Lin turned around so decisively, and so quickly.

"How can you pull off such dirty tricks without some skill?"

"Next, I will take you to experience the most profitable business in history, far more profitable than pharmaceuticals and arms."

"Scientist, are you just making empty promises?"

"It's true that you can draw a picture of a pie in the sky, but you can actually eat that pie."

"Then let's start looking forward to it!"

"Once you get the server, just rent a place to put it and tell me the address."

"Okay, love you, scientist!"

For a period of time before the start of the new semester, Xu Lin worked in his rented apartment and basically never went out.

During this period, Xu Lin's main job was to update and maintain the game.

Another very important thing is that Xu Lin spends six hours every day collecting and classifying data.

This data will be used to formally train the artificial intelligence.

Before long, Xu Lin will officially begin training the artificial intelligence.

As long as he has tens of billions in his pocket, and can secure electricity and internet on his private island.

Then he can begin training.

However, the formal training process may last for more than two months.

Such a long period of time requires Xu Lin to have sufficient basic equipment and massive data support.

Therefore, Xu Lin will spend a long time collecting data.

And so, February is coming to an end.

Ten days after Tilin paid the deposit to Nvidia, 10,000 servers officially arrived, and Tilin then paid the balance.

Then she placed it in the place she had rented in advance and told Xu Lin the address.

The day was the 27th.

That evening, Xu Lin spoke with Fernandi, and Fernandi began to take formal action.

From getting it out of North America to sending it to his private island, the whole process probably took about three days.

The electricity and network issues on Tsukishima, which Li Yongsheng is in charge of, have been ongoing for about ten days. However, due to working overtime and being very efficient, it is estimated that they will be resolved in another ten days.

Xu Lin timed it and decided to go abroad again in mid-March.

Everything is proceeding in full swing.

Noon on the 28th.

Xu Lin went to the airport station to pick up Ning Yuhan.

It had been more than a month since they last met, and Ning Yuhan still wore a high ponytail and dressed very simply.

Xu Lin was already used to this.

"Husband!" The moment Ning Yuhan saw Xu Lin, she couldn't wait to hug him.

"My parents and grandparents all gave you red envelopes!"

At this moment, Ning Yuhan took out four red envelopes from her bag.

"Tell them later that I received the red envelope and wish them good health."

"Uh-huh!"

"Get in the car, let's have a meal and then go back to school."

"Oh!"

Xu Lin drove an electric car today, and Ning Yuhan simply put her suitcase on the footrest.

After getting into the car, Ning Yuhan skillfully put her arm around Xu Lin's waist.

As Xu Lin becomes more and more capable, Ning Yuhan actually likes Xu Lin the most when he drives his electric scooter, like now, when she can hug him from behind. She likes this kind of simple happiness. Wealth and luxury are not what she pursues.

After having a full meal outside, Xu Lin drove back to the University of Finance and Economics.

Ning Yuhan has entered the second semester of her junior year. This semester should be the last semester she attends classes. In the second half of the year, she will be a senior and will have very few classes. At this time, people can do whatever they want.

Xu Lin is currently in the second semester of his sophomore year, and he's doing alright.

After escorting Ning Yuhan back to her dormitory.

Xu Lin went to pick up Rong Xiyan and Xia Xiyao again in the afternoon.

On the 23rd, Xia Xiyao came to the provincial capital from her hometown and stayed at Xu Lin's house.

Ms. Ren also likes Xia Xiyao very much.

So now, the two girls are taking the high-speed train together.

"Where's the luggage?"

Xu Lin noticed that the two of them only had schoolbags, not suitcases.

"Stupid you!"

Rong Xiyan said smugly, "What era are we living in now? Just have it delivered by courier!"

“I almost forgot.”

Xu Lin then remembered that he had gone through the same thing when he first started college.

Xia Xiyao said, "Xu Lin, Xi Yan, let's go get some food first."

"Let's go eat!"

Rong Xiyan was overjoyed.

"Also, Xu Lin, you'll take Yao Yao to her school later!"

"Ok."

It was already four o'clock in the afternoon when the three of them ate.

The meal took an hour, and Xu Lin first took Rong Xiyan back to the University of Finance and Economics.

Then they started sending Xia Xiyao.

"Brother, it's been a long time!"

With Rong Xiyan gone, Xia Xiyao happily hugged Xu Lin from behind.

"Yes, it's been quite a while since we last met."

Xu Lin thought for a moment and realized that he hadn't met Xia Xiyao in the past three months, not counting video calls.

"Sorry I haven't spent much time with you lately."

"It's okay, you're busy too."

Xia Xiyao's small face was pressed against Xu Lin's back, breathing in his scent.

Xu Lin asked, "Will we take attendance tonight?"

"It's definitely on the first day of school."

What happens after roll call?

"After roll call, there's nothing else to do."

Xia Xiyao probably realized what Xu Lin was about to say: "Don't you need to go back and take attendance?"

"It doesn't matter whether I go or not, the school will give me a fast track."

Xu Lin said, "I'll wait for you at your school cafeteria. Send me a message after you finish taking attendance, and I'll come pick you up. We'll go out tonight."

"oh oh!"

Xia Xiyao became cheerful when Xu Lin told her that they were going out that night. Xu Lin could sense her joy, just like a child getting permission from their parents to go to an amusement park.

Xu Lin felt a little guilty about this.

Of all the girls he's had relationships with, Xia Xiyao is the one who wants the most.

But Xu Lin hardly spent any time with her, and this girl didn't complain at all.

Around seven o'clock, as night fell, Xu Lin arrived at her school.

Xia Xiyao went back to her dormitory first, and then went to the classroom to wait for roll call.

She called roll at 7:30.

Xu Lin initially said he would wait at the cafeteria, but he didn't actually go there. Instead, he drove around the Jiangdu Conservatory of Music.

Electric vehicle.

Nobody paid any attention to him.

Although he is Mr. Xu and has considerable fame, the pseudonym "Mr. Xu Lin" often disappears without a trace.

Anyone who follows the entertainment industry even slightly knows that celebrities make it to the trending topics for even the smallest things, because they need constant exposure. Otherwise, if their popularity wanes or they disappear altogether, they're pretty much finished.

But Xu Lin doesn't need it.

Because he often disappears without a trace, his popularity won't stay high for long.

In addition, the electric scooter he was driving today led some of these people to think that the young man resembled Mr. Xu.

Could it really be Mr. Xu?

But probably not.

How could Mr. Xu possibly drive an electric car?

Isn't that number nine?
This damn train is here.

People thought that this was why Xu Lin was able to drive around campus without any disturbance.

Xu Lin strolled around leisurely, looking at everything.

Not long after, he passed by Xia Xiyao and her friends' dance club.

There was an advertising board at the entrance, featuring several beautiful and well-built girls. Xia Xiyao was one of them. She wasn't in the center position; she was even on the edge. But because she was beautiful enough, she was the most eye-catching.

Xu Lin glanced at it and was about to leave when she suddenly remembered that Xia Xiyao had mentioned to her last year what she wanted to do after graduation.

"I remember she wanted to open a dance studio."

In fact, with Xia Xiyao's qualifications, she is more than qualified to enter the entertainment industry. She has the looks, the figure, the height, and the temperament. She is the perfect candidate for a top-tier leading lady. In the current Chinese entertainment industry, she is fully qualified to be in a class of her own.

Moreover, if Xu Lin wanted to, he was fully capable of protecting her and making her a household name and a superstar.

As for professional skills, those can be trained later, so it's not a big problem. The basic conditions, such as appearance and figure, are what's crucial, and Xia Xiyao happens to have them all.

However, Xu Lin would not allow his woman to show her face in public, nor did she need to.

In the entertainment industry, those like the Second Princess who entered the industry purely out of love and to pursue their dreams are extremely rare.

In Xu Lin's eyes, the entertainment industry was nothing but a cesspool.

Xia Xiyao quickly finished taking attendance.

By the second semester of her sophomore year, she was already a seasoned veteran.

While the class monitor was still holding a class meeting upstairs, she slipped away through the back door.

"Brother, I'm done with roll call. Where are you?"

"Wait for me downstairs, I'll come pick you up."

"oh oh!"

Xu Lin received the call soon.

As soon as they stepped out of the school gate, Xu Lin asked her, "After graduating from university, do you want to start a dance club?"

"Yes, I want to open a dance studio!"

Xia Xiyao became very excited when she mentioned this. "I talked to my dad about it during the Spring Festival this year. He said that after I graduate, he will give me one million yuan to open a dance studio and let me try it out for six months. If it works out in six months, he will continue to give me money to do it. If it doesn't work out, he will let me go back to my hometown, the provincial capital, to work and he will buy me a house there."

(End of this chapter)