Chapter 447 [Business Circle]
Mid-January.
The 'Xiangyun' private jet flew in the stratosphere, heading towards Los Angeles.
On this overseas trip, Lin Zhichao was in a very relaxed mood, and Tang Caiyun and Xu Caiying's two wives also followed together, so they would reunite with Audrey Hepburn in Los Angeles.
Today's Lin family foundation has been solidified, the 'Lin Seven Tigers' already have 'five tigers' who can stand alone, and the remaining 'two tigers' will also join the family business this year.
The 'Lin's Seven Tigers' are all graduates of world-renowned universities, including Harvard, Stanford, and Cambridge, all of whom are dragons and phoenixes. To be honest, just because Lin Zhichao's nine children have graduated from world-famous schools, this achievement is unmatched by the vast majority of families.
Excellent genes, attention to culture, and a good family atmosphere are all prerequisites for these achievements. For this achievement alone, Lin Zhichao believes that he has doubled his wealth.
On the second floor of the Xiangyun, Lin Zhichao and his two wives sat on the sofa, and the coffee table in front of them was placed with RomanΓ©e Conti, exquisite dim sum and other food, showing that this was not a long flight, but a relaxed and happy flight.
At this time, Lin Zhichao was focusing on the Game & Watch (handheld game console) in his hand, which was a video game device released by Atari before Christmas last year, equipped with the "Donkey Kong" game, and Audrey Hepburn specially brought it to Hong Kong from the United States.
In fact, with Lin Zhichao's memory, he feels that whether it is the Atari 2600 (the hardware has been updated many times), or the Game & Watch in his hand, it is not so 'satisfying' to play.
But the hardware level of this era is like this, and Atari represents the highest level of video game equipment and game software.
Last year, Atari's sales were $600 million, accounting for 65% of the country's share, as evidenced by this.
"Husband, can you clear this game?" Tang Caiyun asked curiously.
As a pillow person for more than 30 years, she knows Lin Zhichao's secrets very clearly, and her memory, physical fitness, and reaction ability all belong to the top level of human beings, and can even be understood as a 'non-human' level. And the secrets of their husbands' bodies also benefit them as women, becoming more beautiful and younger.
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "I don't really like to play games, just as an experiencer or entertainment, so where will I spend time to clear the customs." But you all know mine, and there should be no problem clearing the level. β
He's confident!
Even if his memory, reflexes, and physical fitness are not as good as they were twenty or thirty years ago, he is still at the top level of the human race, such as the three maidens of the Night Emperor are still fine.
Xu Caiying picked up the red wine glass and fed it to Lin Zhichao's mouth.
Lin Zhichao did not refuse, took a big sip, and then put down Game & Watch and hugged his two wives.
Xu Caiying fell into Lin Zhichao's arms and said in a coquettish voice: "Husband, how old do you think I am in my current state?" β
Lin Zhichao deliberately said: "Eighteen years old, haven't you always been eighteen years old!" β
This is probably a conversation between the two more than ten years ago.
"I hate it, you know to tease me, I ask you the truth!"
Xu Caiying is like a girl who is coquettish, she does not make people 'disgusting', on the contrary, she is full of charm.
Lin Zhichao immediately got up and let Tang Caiyun and Xu Caiying sit together, while he sat on the coffee table and admired.
Tang Caiyun is fifty years old this year, in fact, she is in her thirties when you look closely at all aspects, a proper young and beautiful young woman, who looks round and jade, with a pair of beautiful eyes and dignified silk, and a plump figure that makes people want to do more.
Xu Caiying is forty-six years old this year, and she is not even thirty years old when she looks closely, giving the impression that she is involved between a girl and a young woman, and she can hardly find Xu Caiying's shortcomings in her appearance, it is a very perfect kind, she is afraid of falling when she touches the palm of her hand, Xu Caiying is tall and peachy, the convex place is convex, and the slender place is slender.
This is by no means Lin Zhichao's 'lover's eyes', but the real feeling, it is said that Lin Zhichao's wife is more and more beautiful the more she lives. Originally, their foundation was very strong back then, and after Lin Zhichao's development, they were naturally better.
Of course, there are also bonuses in temperament and dress; But there is no bonus of beauty and heavy makeup.
"All I can say is that you are all like thirty-year-old women. As the saying goes, thirty is like a wolf and forty is like a tiger, and your performance in bed betrays you. β
The two girls immediately blushed, and then pulled Lin Zhichao to the sofa together, leaning up left and right.
With tacit understanding, the twins may not be as powerful as them!
Xu Caiying said: "Husband, you have cultivated us so beautifully, we can't be left out in the cold for a long time, right?" β
The implication is that you have a new person and forget the old one.
It's just that it's just implicit!
Lin Zhichao hugged his two wives and said with a smile: "Don't lie!" I pay my wages every week! β
Xu Caiying immediately said: "That is, we don't have the fragrance of wild flowers outside, so you are just routine?" β
The vinegar jar has been knocked over again!
Of course, Lin Zhichao also immediately knew that he was wrong, and now there are three new lovers in Hong Kong, but they are together, which makes him scattered.
So Lin Zhichao said very frankly: "Definitely not, I have a tacit understanding with you, how can it be just a routine." Don't worry, wait for me to deal with it, and I'll accompany you more in the future! β
In terms of X behavior, it is not necessarily fresh to be exciting enough, on the contrary, tacit cooperation is also an advantage.
Tang Caiyun said unexpectedly: "Hey, husband, you didn't talk about us today?" β
I was jealous once before, and this man directly suppressed them domineeringly, but this time it was a compromise, which surprised Tang Caiyun.
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "I told you what to do, it was originally my problem. Although my children have grown up, your three wives are still my favorite, and I put you above all else, both emotionally and physically. To put it bluntly, if the three of you resolutely put pressure on me with one voice, I can only compromise with you, after all, you will always be the most important person to me. In the end, Lin Zhichao switched to affectionate mode.
It's the truth!
His three wives, if they divorce him, I don't know how many men go to the soup for them, and the suitors can line up for several kilometers. This is because they are really young and full of charm, and even Lin Zhichao has enjoyed it for thirty years, and he has never been tired of it.
Of course, the reason why Lin Zhichao will not get tired may also be that he often travels overseas on business and has been raising wildflowers for seasoning.
Tang Caiyun immediately said generously: "We won't unite and put pressure on you, what kind of system is this!" This family will always be your world. β
Xu Caiying also said generously: "If you don't let you play, your body will rebel, and we don't know it." And, let you play, the relationship between us is better. β
They have already discussed in private, according to years of experience, their husband is not the kind of man who 'accepts beautiful women when he sees them', otherwise with her husband's temperament and appearance, there would really be no time for the three of them. In this case, the problem is not very big, it is equivalent to men occasionally looking for some novelty, and eventually they will return to the family.
As for now, although this man has three fixed lovers, it still doesn't affect anything.
As for bringing it up this time, it's just a wake-up call for my husband, it's okay to play, and the three of them are more important here, especially in terms of the Holy Spirit, they all need it specially.
Seeing this, Lin Zhichao immediately happily hugged his two wives and prepared to dance to celebrate.
There is a good wife in the family, and everything is prosperous in the family.
Accompanied by the sound of music, the three of them writhed on the dance floor, both women were wearing high heels and black stockings, obviously planning to let Lin Zhi be generous for a while today, and offer more of the Holy Spirit of Beauty.
In the villa in Los Angeles, Lin Zhichao and Tang Caiyun sat in the middle of the sofa, Audrey Hepburn and Xu Caiying were on both sides, and Lin Ruidong and Lin Ruinan sat opposite.
Lin Ruinan will also graduate from the Department of Finance at MIT this year, and then go to work at Audrey Investment, starting from the low-level. Compared to his older brother, his starting point is much lower.
At this time, Lin Zhichao was listening to Lin Ruidong talk about Atari Corporation, he is now in charge of the software department, and he is the vice president of Atari, which can be said to be in real power.
Although he was already in such a high position before he was 25 years old, he had real achievements (cabbage dolls, software game 'royalty' system), so the people of Atari were naturally very convinced. Not to mention, he is the son of Audrey Hepburn, and it is clear that he will inherit the business.
"Game & Watch has been a huge hit since its launch last December, and it's a testament to how innovation can catch on and adventures can be successful. The Donkey Kong game has been so popular with the public that it has become one of the representatives of Atari Software. Lin Ruidong reported seriously.
He understands that all of this is because of his father's planning to achieve his current success. His mother has also been saying that if it weren't for his father, she would not choose to start a business, but would choose to live in seclusion in a small European town.
After Lin Zhichao listened, he saw a confident expression on his son's face, and couldn't help but hit him.
"In my opinion, the Atari 2600 console is a game console that is not advanced enough and expensive to build, but in the field of electronics, I think the Japanese have an advantage. Of course, this does not prevent the Atari 2600 from selling well and making a lot of money in the next two or three years, but it may not be the case in the future. β
Lin Ruidong said with some unconvinced: "Japanese game manufacturers also produce some game consoles, except for the cheap price, there is nothing to appreciate in the hardware. β
Lin Zhichao said seriously: "This is how the Americans lost the home appliance market, the Japanese can't take a peep, the price of the Atari 2600 host is nearly 200 US dollars, which is the biggest flaw." As for the technology, I think that the IC will be more concentrated in the future, and even a game console will be equipped with more functions as long as there is a universal IC. Take the specific case as an example, the poor sound and image of the Atari 2600 performed poorly. β
Lin Ruidong was speechless for a moment, he vaguely felt that his father's worries were right, although he was very confident in the Atari 2600 host hardware technology, but out of admiration for his father, he chose to believe that his father's worries were very reasonable.
"Father means that he wants Atari to go to Japan and set up a branch?"
Lin Zhichao nodded and said, "The Japanese like to set up a branch in the United States, so why don't we choose to set up a branch in Japan." In particular, the IC design department was established in Japan, and the technology of some Japanese IC R&D and manufacturers was used to carry out independent research and development. Finally, in the future, these parts can be procured and assembled from Japan and Hong Kong, and then sold around the world. With leading technology and cost advantages, it can be the long-term hegemon of the industry. β
"Adding the Japan division as an important component of the next generation of consoles, while the U.S. side continues to update the Atari 2600, allows us to secure our current margins and be competitive in the future," said Lin. β
Lin Zhichao said: "The children can be taught! β
Everyone listened to the conversation between father and son and did not disturb. Audrey Hepburn is actually only in charge of the overall work of Audrey's company, and will not interfere too much in the following things, especially after her son joined Atari.
Lin Ruidong said happily: "The most successful thing about Atari is the 'royalty' system, and our software games are far superior to other companies, so our market share is very high. It's just that the software game makes a bit more money, and of course that's what they deserve. β
In fact, he is still a little envious and unhappy, some software companies earn more than the Atari software business.
Midea is okay, after all, it is a family business, and other software companies are a bit 'excessive'.
Lin Zhichao immediately said: "The royalty system can not only ensure the quality of the game, but also inject a 'pioneering and enterprising' spirit into Atari. Assuming not, I don't know how many people are leaving the Atari software circle, so don't think they're making too much money and be red-eyed. You know, our family is the company that makes the most money in software. β
Lin Ruidong nodded hurriedly and said, "What my father said is that I won't doubt this issue anymore!" β
In fact, Lin Ruidong already has the selfish qualities of an American.
In the previous life, Atari felt that the game software vendor made a lot of money, and then went to lawsuit, coupled with his own contentment with the status quo, which led to many people leaving Atari one after another, such as the famous 'Activision' in later generations, which was founded by Atari's departure.
Subsequently, Lin Zhichao took out a copy of the information and said: "This is a game plan, which is to recreate the lumberjack in "Donkey Kong", change it to the image of a plumber, and create a game called "Super Mario", similar to a parkour game. And you have to pay a lot of attention to these games, and I think it's going to be a classic of the classics. Of course, there is also a premise, it has higher requirements for sound effects, so I hope that it will not be simply developed, but paired with a new generation of game consoles, and Atari will strive to complete the new generation of consoles and Super Mario in 3 years."
Midea Electronics will also enter the game console, but it does not hinder Atari, after all, there are too many game console brands, and Taiwan will also copycat game consoles in the eighties.
In fact, Lin Zhichao feels that in the field of game hardware, the United States, Japan, and Taiwan all have strength.
In comparison, game software is very important, it is very profitable, and the development cost is not as expensive as the hardware.
Lin Ruidong looked at "Super Mario" like a treasure, and soon he found that the game was very well planned, although it was only in graphic and text mode, it was still refreshing.
"Father, this manuscript?"
"From Hong Kong, I will give it to you, after all, Atari needs it more to maintain its supremacy."
"Thank you, father!"
"Thank you, it's all family."
Afterwards, Lin Zhichao looked at Lin Ruinan, the youngest son.
"Rennan, what are your career plans?"
Lin Ruinan said: "I plan to start as an ordinary employee of Audrey Investment, become a securities analyst, and accumulate experience. β
Audrey Hepburn immediately felt that since her husband asked, she would not be left without arrangement.
So, Aiko said earnestly: "The projects invested by Audrey are all arranged by your father, and I will invest according to his words." So financial analysts have no future in this company! β
Lin Ruinan is more assertive, and he also knows that what his mother must say is the truth, because his mother is not willing to do business if it is not for the sake of her two sons; Even so, as the owner of two large companies, my mother had time to accompany the brothers since she was a child.
"Then I hope that my father and mother will allow me to set up a separate investment fund!"
Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "If you study finance, you don't necessarily need to join the company in finance, I have something here, a marketing project similar to your brother's back then, do you want to do it." Of course, this project may take a long time and may even be required all the time, but it will not affect your career advancement with Audrey's investment. β
The implication is that there is a brand new project, and at the same time, Audrey will invest in you.
Lin Ruinan said: "My father will talk about the project first, and then I will decide, after all, I studied finance in the hope that I can share my mother's investment in Audrey, so that she can better enjoy life." β
Audrey Hepburn is very useful!
Lin Zhichao was also very satisfied with his son's performance and personality, and said: "That is to introduce Red Bull to Europe and the United States, this product is to refresh the mind, and it is a hand-me-down product of functional drinks." If it is combined with a long-term excellent marketing plan, it will become a world-class classic drink, although it is not as popular as Coca-Cola, but it must also be a best-selling As for the marketing plan, it is to sponsor extreme sports. You can choose the factory in North America and Northern Europe where the water quality is good."
Listening to Lin Zhichao's description, everyone can intuitively feel the prospect of this drink.
Lin quickly decided to take on the challenge.
However, Lin Zhichao said: "This is just a project under Audrey's investment, you can form a company and a team, and you can be the person in charge; At the same time, he is also involved in the affairs of Audrey Investment. After all, Red Bull's recipe takes a long time to get government approval, and it also needs to be improved, such as replacing the blue cans from our red cans, such as adding soda characteristics. In short, things can be slowed down, and it can be regarded as a process of growth for you. β
Lin Ruinan said: "Well, although I am still a student and have no experience or anything, I hope to learn from my father's business skills. β
Audrey Hepburn immediately said: "Half of what you learn is enough for you to dominate the business world." If it weren't for the inconvenience of your father's identity, he would have already surpassed the influence of the old European and American families. β
Lin Zhichao was a little embarrassed, he was just good at layout, but he didn't expect Audrey Hepburn to worship him so much. Of course, there is also a certain amount of truth, if Lin Zhichao really crossed the white skin, then it is really the existence of people in the business world who block and kill Buddha.
Just investing in every president of the United States can reap sufficient returns.
(End of chapter)