Chapter 1583
Advanced Player
Many people have a misconception that poor people are greedy and rich people are generous.
But the reality is that 99% of people are greedy.
The difference is that poor people have a narrow vision and are greedy for money, but they are usually only greedy for small amounts.
The rich are greedy for big fortunes!
Most rich people are more greedy than poor people; otherwise, how did they become rich?
The He family is a typical example.
What kind of business do they run?
How many of those who come to the casino to gamble have more paper assets than his family?
So fundamentally, their family is "making money off poor people".
Zhang Yuan made this judgment based on the other party's attitude.
This girl likes celebrities and is a sucker for good looks, so that shouldn't be a big problem.
But the purpose is not that simple.
Because there are no innocent people in their family.
Especially now that the head of the family's health is deteriorating day by day, the second and fourth wives have already had a conflict, which is what the media calls the "battle in the hospital ward".
The fourth branch of the family wanted to control the patriarch while he was hospitalized, in order to gain control of the family business.
However, the eldest sister of the second wife, Josie Ho, acted decisively, taking administrative measures to legally determine that the other party's behavior was illegal and forcibly obtained visitation rights.
This incident actually reveals that the fourth wife has some cleverness, while the second wife has true wisdom.
Doing things reasonably and legally makes it easier to gain more support; that's called being respectable.
However, in this first "battle against the old man," the first and third wives were like invisible figures, with almost no remarkable actions.
Due to some "accidents," the eldest son's family has become marginalized within the family.
The third branch of the family, being of humble origin, was clearly lagging behind in the battle for the throne, and they were bound to be anxious.
This leads to three questions.
How to increase exposure, how to enhance one's own strength, and how to obtain a larger share of the inheritance in the future.
Each of these three has a solution.
The first step is to increase exposure, which means generating news and finding ways to gain more media attention.
As for increasing strength.
The eldest daughter of the third wife, Florinda Ho, once went on a blind date with Ho Kai-man from the second wife's family, hoping to gain their support.
But he didn't like her.
Then this woman went back to the first post to increase her exposure, pursued Raymond Lam, and had a rumored relationship with him.
Despite being a Hong Kong artist, Raymond Lam comes from a wealthy family. His grandfather was a division-level officer during Chiang Kai-shek's Northern Expedition.
Even after the founding of the People's Republic of China, he remained a prominent figure in Xiamen, holding considerable status in both official and business circles.
Therefore, Raymond Lam is a typical example of a first-generation military leader, a second-generation businessman, and a third-generation artist.
Teaming up with this person could lead to a powerful alliance, or at least increase exposure.
Ultimately, it's about how to increase the distribution of inheritance.
There's only one way: have a baby.
In the old society, in landlord families, the daughter's children were considered almost outsiders; they could receive a share, but not many.
The most important thing is the male offspring, those who share the same surname as the master, as they have a greater weight in the family.
But their family has another problem: despite having many children in the second generation, they have never had a direct grandson in the third generation!
It wasn't until later that the fourth wife and Xi Mingmo had their eldest grandson.
The old man was so happy that he directly bestowed a title upon the person in question.
The old man's name was He Hongshen, and he named his grandson He Guangshen.
Use the same character as your own name.
This shows how feudal this family is.
The eldest grandson also had a difficult time, because the old man was critically ill at the time, and the supermodel had a cesarean section in advance to deliver the baby, just so that the old man could see it one last time.
Furthermore, there was also a Feng Shui element involved, which was used to bring good fortune to the old man, and it actually helped him hold on for a while longer.
Of course, the rewards for doing so are also substantial, as it significantly increases the weight of the will.
In summary, this family does everything with a purpose, and rarely shows pure emotion.
Zhang Yuan sipped his exorbitantly priced coffee and looked at He Chaolian, whose smiling face and eyebrows were curved, and who seemed quite promising.
Your family... according to Zhao Lirong's original words when describing Taiwan.
It's a complete book about the old society!
Because he knew about their entire operation, Zhang Yuan, who was all smiles on the surface, was actually making plans in his mind.
Based on those three questions.
Increase exposure, enhance strength, and acquire more legacy.
First of all, I am a celebrity, and one of the most popular celebrities in mainland China today.
Whether it works out or not, creating a scandal with yourself can significantly increase your exposure.
As for increasing strength... that's quite a coincidence.
I had just started the listing process for Cross-Strait Films when I met this person through Huang Baiming's "unintentional" introduction, and he was very proactive.
Approaching her as a "fangirl".
As a shareholder of the company, Huang Baiming was aware of the listing plan.
As for obtaining more inheritance.
The reason for wanting an inheritance is for money.
If you find someone who is already wealthy, you can not only expand your business boundaries, but also have the opportunity to swallow up their business.
There are countless cases in ancient times of embezzling the assets of those who married into another family.
Where did Lin Daiyu's father's assets go?
Anyway, I'm sure I can make more money.
As for himself... Zhang Yuan pondered for a moment.
I am both famous and have many businesses in mainland China.
And he also has some connection with the Huo family.
The Huo family's extended family doesn't approve of her sister, so I, from another branch of the family, can use her too.
As he thought about it, he couldn't help but wonder how he could be so perfect.
They're getting a little proud.
Just like last night's high-society party, not everyone is qualified to be noticed by others.
If it were someone like Huang Xiaoming, they wouldn't even get an "admission ticket".
What would an actor's reaction be if they were to win the favor of the eldest daughter of the Ho family?
I feel like I've hit the jackpot!
I'm going to get rich.
They felt this was a good opportunity for "upward mobility".
They tend to only think good things.
Their money is embedded in their ribs; they have to use pliers to pull it off even to spend a single copper coin.
Want to use someone else's money?
no way!
It's already good enough that they're not after your principal.
Zhang Yuan thought it over and concluded that as long as he didn't have lustful thoughts or greedy desires, the other party wouldn't be able to do anything to him.
This is what is meant by being invincible when one is without desires.
Pretending to be an innocent little rabbit in front of me.
Okay, then I'll play along with you.
"This coffee is very good. You certainly have excellent taste."
"Thank you. Next time I go to Macau, there are even better places to go."
"Which city do you usually live in?" the girl asked.
"I spend most of my time in Beijing during my rest periods."
"Wow, the capital city, what a great place."
"I haven't been there much. Next time I have the chance to visit the capital, I'll invite you to dinner." The other person didn't have a cue stick, so he created one out of thin air and followed suit.
"Okay, I'll show you around the snacks of Beijing."
Have you heard of douzhi (fermented mung bean juice), luzhu (stewed pork offal), and Wangzhihe stinky tofu?
It's really unique.
"It's a promise, no lying."
"When are you free?" the girl immediately asked.
Look, you're in a hurry again.
Even if they are intelligent and shrewd due to their family upbringing, they are still young after all.
I am often surrounded by boys my own age.
Playing too many low-level games can easily lead to path dependency.
It's like if you play easy computer games all day long and win with just a few simple moves, you'll feel like you're invincible.
In the eyes of an expert, you are actually a "simple computer".
"I've been quite busy lately... with the Lunar New Year not far away."
"And I'm going to Brazil soon, I won't be in the country."
"Is that so?" The girl looked to the side with her big eyes and casually took a sip of coffee.
Shouldn't she put aside her work and be unable to resist wanting to play with me...? That's how she understood it.
Zhang Yuan quickly gave her an answer based on her thoughts.
Use a technique of first suppressing then elevating the mood to get you going.
"By the way, are you interested in racing?"
"Racing, is it like a Grand Prix racing car?"
This competition is unique to Macau, similar to the lower-level Monaco Grand Prix, and is held in small towns as a street tournament.
It brings local fame and tourists, and also brings a large flow of customers to the casino.
"Something more advanced, the F1 Grand Prix, the final race of the year."
"You're going to Brazil just to watch the game? Are you interested?"
"Okay!" the girl immediately agreed.
That's right, that's correct.
He immediately wanted to organize an event to get closer to me.
"Okay, I'll arrange your flight and accommodation."
Two days later, at the Interlagos circuit in the suburbs of São Paulo, Brazil.
The two, dressed in casual clothes, appeared together at the entrance of the stadium.
"You even managed to get a VIP pass." He Chaolian took the tag he was given and glanced at it a few times.
"I guess so." Zhang Yuan didn't say much, leading her through the security gate. The arena was already bustling with activity.
The audience was very enthusiastic.
Because this year's competition is very exciting, the annual champion will be decided in the last race, rather than in some years when the winner is decided a few races in advance.
This indicates that the gap between the cars of each team is not that large this year.
Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull are all vying for the championship.
Red Bull's prodigy Vettel had the highest points throughout the year.
Ferrari's chances of winning the championship depend on two-time world champion Alonso taking the title, and Red Bull's Vettel failing to finish better than sixth.
Zhang Yuan knew that Ferrari had once again lost amidst cheers and laughter.
Italian state-owned enterprises are always the losers.
The two walked towards the garage.
The little white rabbit even took the initiative to suggest it.
"The tickets for this match and the plane tickets must be quite expensive. I'll transfer the money to you."
“We’re just friends, I feel bad spending so much of your money.”
Of course she's not short of money; she gets millions in pocket money every year.
Zhang Yuan chuckled inwardly upon hearing this.
This statement is a trap; it's actually a test.
If I actually take her money, it would prove that I'm a stingy person, and her strategy towards me will change.
If I don't take it, it means I want more than just to be friends with her, and her strategy will change.
"No need," Zhang Yuan refused.
The girl was secretly pleased.
"Because I didn't spend any money."
"What do you mean?"
"Oh, I see. You were invited by the car team, as an ambassador or to shoot a commercial?" The girl reacted quickly.
"I was invited by the team, and I am also a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz."
He replied slowly and deliberately.
“Brown.” He said, having already arrived, and shook hands with the team manager.
"A new friend?" The Englishman glanced at Miss He.
"Yes, new friend."
"Help me find someone to entertain me."
"No problem, I'll have the PR team handle it," the foreigner agreed.
"Chaolian, I need to apologize to you." He turned around and looked at the girl.
"I can't be with you before the game starts."
"I have to attend the team's shareholders' meeting, but I've made arrangements for you. The team will take you to various events."
"Enjoy all of this, I'll come find you later."
"Uh... okay."
He smiled and nodded, then walked towards the office with the manager.
Attending the shareholders' meeting means he's a shareholder of the racing team... The girl immediately realized this.
"No wonder they can arrange VIP access cards and attend events."
"In other words, he has more resources than I thought."
The little girl is updating her database, improving her understanding, and adjusting her thinking.
At the same time, they became even more excited.
Finding a talented young man to marry was part of their family's plan.
The richer and more handsome the better.
This is how you can increase the strength of your own family.
Zhang Yuan really did go to a meeting.
Because the Mercedes team has several major events this year.
First, manager Ross Brown left to take a position at the FIA, where he held a higher position.
The successor is the current Williams team manager, Toto Wolff. Zhang Yuan had spoken with him a few years ago and expressed his support for him coming to Mercedes.
However, this person was very ambitious. He demanded to become a shareholder upon joining the company, believing that he would have absolute control over the team as the owner.
The problem with Ferrari is that while the manager oversees the team, the Agnelli family, who are the actual owners of Ferrari, often make a phone call to the front lines, shifting the machine gun positions five meters to the left.
Can you handle this?
They hire someone to manage things, but they're unwilling to fully delegate authority.
If they win, it's the company's achievement; if they lose, the manager and team take the blame.
So Ferrari is an old Italian state-owned enterprise, and it has a very authentic flavor.
Wolff acquired a 30% stake for £5000 million.
The team's total valuation at this time was around £1.7 million.
This is for internal use; publicly, the market will see an increase of at least 50%.
All of these investment decisions require signed consent.
There were also personnel changes.
The legendary seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher helped the team complete its organizational structure and prepared for retirement.
Wolff, the new manager, is preparing to bring Hamilton, the future seven-time champion, to the team.
The arrival of these two players ushered in the Mercedes dynasty, and they won eight world championships in the next 10 years.
The team's profits and valuation have surged more than 20 times.
He raised his hand to vote, and only after all the votes were passed were these matters finalized.
Meanwhile, Ms. He was also busy, having her family reinvestigate Zhang Yuan's background information to enrich their database.
Prepare for iterative strategies, identify new entry points, and form a powerful combination of emotional appeals.
By the time he finishes his meeting and comes out, the main competition is about to begin.
Meanwhile, He Chaolian's version has also been updated.
He is indeed a shareholder of the racing team, with shares worth tens of millions of pounds.
Moreover, there are many investments.
Uku, which is already listed, holds a stake.
A game company that is about to go public.
There's also a mobile phone company that's already achieved some success!
These assets add up to several billion.
If we also add the possibility that his film and television company will successfully go public in the future.
Goodness, that's quite fat!
If we could get our hands on him, our third branch of the family would be rolling in money.
The people from the other houses no longer dared to underestimate us!
The key point is that he is very young and has an excellent appearance.
I won't be startled when I wake up in the middle of the night and see the person next to me in bed.
It's a great use of my aesthetic sense, and it's even good for the genes of the next generation!
Miss He was in high spirits.
After he came out of the meeting room, they became even more enthusiastic towards him.
Zhang Yuan was able to perceive this change.
In this way, he achieved his goal.
Boasting about my assets is nowhere near as exciting as letting her search for them herself.
People are more willing to believe what they find.
I am aware of your purpose and goals.
Since that's the case, we might as well go with the flow.
Do you want me to fall at your feet?
impossible.
But we can play it the other way around.
One who is free from desires is invincible.
Whoever has desires loses.
In this game, it's still uncertain who the players are and who is being played.
The offensive and defensive strategies have shifted!
Zhang Yuan was thinking about taking the initiative.
The other party is pretending to be innocent and weak, but actually wants to take the lead in the relationship.
Then I'll go with the flow, pretend I don't know what you're thinking, and play along with your act.
He personally took the other person to watch the game in the pit room and, in a very traditional, masculine manner, explained various details of the game to them.
Miss He listened obediently as he showed off.
Zhang Yuan watched as she played along with his show-off.
Wow, you're amazing! You know so much.
"It's alright, I am indeed quite interested in sports." He feigned modesty.
Meanwhile, keep watching the screen.
On the first lap after the start of the race, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel, who was considered the favorite to win, crashed.
This situation is a major boon for Ferrari, which is currently ranked second!
Zhang Yuan stuck his head out and saw that the mechanics and others at the Ferrari pit crew had already started cheering.
Seeing that it was about time, he took off his headphones.
"Excuse me, I'll be leaving for a moment."
"I'll be right back."
"Huh?" He Chaolian was puzzled when he saw him about to leave.
Are you that busy?
Another meeting?
"No, I'm going to see someone," Zhang Yuan replied lightly.
He then walked toward the Ferrari garage.
Because at that moment, in the warehouse of the red racing team, which was filled with white people, there was a Chinese woman with black hair and white skin, who, like He Chaolian, had been brought by the team's shareholders to watch the race.
This girl is Miss Zhu Zhu, who is trying to integrate into the Western world of fame and fortune. (End of Chapter)