Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

"He contacted you tonight, perhaps for this reason."

As for why he changed his mind halfway through, I have no idea.

The Hilton family's nine-year inheritance lawsuit remains a topic of conversation for many people in later generations.

However, don't be fooled by how happily most people are chatting;

In reality, most of it is just bragging.

They were completely unaware of the specific details of the case.

The same was true of Henry before him.

He had always assumed that the other party's inheritance dispute was taking place in New York or the company headquarters in Virginia!

Who would have thought it would be Los Angeles!

That makes sense;

The other party had moved to Los Angeles with his father as early as 1937.

The network of connections built up over these decades can undoubtedly provide the strongest support for Barron.

"Okay, Mom, I think I know what to do next now."

Henry fell into thought, then continued, "Mom, do we have any resources available in Hong Kong?"

"Hong Kong?"

Gloria picked up the pen beside her and quickly scribbled something on the paper. She casually asked, "Are you talking about the British colonies in Asia?"

Although Hong Kong had achieved considerable economic success by 1979, it was still regarded as a traditional British colony in many international affairs.

This is mainly because England forcibly ceded Xiangjiang Island to itself in the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842;

In subsequent treaties, the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories were leased, making the entire Hong Kong region a British colony.

"Yes, Mom, I need to start some business in Hong Kong."

Henry explained.

"Oh? You want to develop your software business in this impoverished Asian region?"

Gloria's face darkened, and she felt a surge of anger!

Recently, through her network of connections in the United States, she has gained a general understanding of the current situation of Dreamsoft.

As far as she knows, her son's software company has not yet completed cooperation with any major PC brands in the United States.

Now they're rashly proposing an international strategy?

Isn't this too eager for quick success and instant benefits?

Moreover, according to conventional business logic, shouldn't we first expand into the economically developed European market before considering the poor and underdeveloped Asia?

This illogical business strategy made her feel like lecturing: "Baby, business strategies can't be so blindly arrogant."

It's hardly a wise decision to try and skip over economically developed Europe and focus on underdeveloped Asia without even establishing a solid foundation in its own market.

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"Mom, you misunderstood me."

Henry realized his mother had misunderstood him and quickly corrected her, "I don't mean to immediately enter the Asian market for Dream Software."

Instead, they wanted to acquire a manufacturing plant there and take advantage of the low labor costs to start a new business.

Gloria stopped writing, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes. "Oh? So what are you planning to produce?"

"Arcade games".

"Arcade game?"

Gloria repeated, puzzled, "You mean those arcade games placed in public places?"

"That's right, Mom."

Henry nodded.

"The arcade market is currently in an unprecedented golden age."

From the release of the first commercial arcade game, Computer Space, in 1971, to the release of Space Invaders last year, in 1978, the spark of arcade culture has quickly become a global cultural phenomenon.

Arcade game machines are ubiquitous, whether in bars, restaurants, shopping malls, or small shops on street corners.

In the United States, arcade games have become an integral part of young people's social lives;

In Xiao Rizi—a country whose economy has risen to second in the world—arcade games are deeply rooted in people's daily lives and have become a unique cultural symbol.

With the continuous advancement of technology, the quality of arcade games is also constantly improving, with significant enhancements in graphics and sound effects.

This trend has not only attracted more players, but also brought new development opportunities to the arcade industry.

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"Excuse me, Henry, I completely agree with you!"

"The arcade market is indeed very large now."

"But what does that mean?"

"We know very little about this industry, and even if we manage to get involved, we're unlikely to succeed."

Gloria said slowly, "Henry, do you know the saying 'a trade is like a mountain'?"

"Even if the market is booming, if we don't understand the industry and rush in, the end result will only be failure."

"Mom, I understand your worries."

Realizing his mother seemed to have misunderstood him, Henry immediately nodded and interrupted, "However, we are not completely ignorant of this industry."

I've been researching the arcade market for a while now, and I've already collaborated with several experienced game developers to design two high-quality arcade games.

"That's why I plan to acquire a manufacturing plant in Hong Kong."

Hong Kong has been an important trading port since ancient times, and especially after World War II, it gradually became a bridge connecting the East and the West.

In 1979, it was at a critical juncture of rapid economic development and transformation, evolving from a simple transshipment port into an international financial center and a major manufacturing hub.

The development has been particularly rapid in textiles, plastic products, and electronics.

"With the rise of personal computers and personal electronic products, Hong Kong's electronics manufacturing industry has flourished."

Many factories have already taken advantage of the technology and labor cost advantages there to manufacture personal computers and electronic devices for numerous companies.

I also want to take advantage of this to acquire a small to medium-sized electronics manufacturing plant and produce our own hardware products.

This way, we can not only control product quality but also reduce costs, and even launch hardware solutions that complement our software in the future.

Do you believe you can truly achieve your strategic goals in Hong Kong?

When Gloria heard that Henry had made a plan beforehand and that it was not just wishful thinking, she nodded.

She wasn't actually concerned about the small amount of money from acquiring the factory; she was just worried that her son, being young and ambitious, might become overconfident after achieving some success.

"I believe it is possible."

In Hong Kong today, many small factories are seeking opportunities to expand or hoping to be acquired.

These factories often possess skilled workers and technology; with appropriate investment and technical support, they can improve production efficiency and product quality.

It serves as an important bridge for the Chinese government to communicate with the outside world.

Whether we succeed or not, we will reap immeasurable benefits from making this move.

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