The birth of the Hong Kong Island family

Years later, Lin Zhichao came to Audrey Company in Los Angeles, where he was a shareholder and director.

At the board meeting, Lin Zhichao was the top-ranked director, sitting on both sides of the board with Richie, the director and president; of course, Audrey Hepburn was the absolute leader of 'Audrey Company'.

Because of Lin Zhichao's training, Audrey Hepburn has a particularly great influence in the West - her dual identities as 'the mother of Barbie' and 'Hollywood's best actress' make Audrey Hepburn the 'representative of women' in the West, very Popular.

Today's meeting was very special. The staff moved an arcade machine to the conference room and then turned on the power.

Later, as the president, Rich explained while fighting with the staff: "Everyone, this is our latest research success - the arcade. It is the true ancestor of electronic games. The two-player battle mode is simple to use and entertaining. "How to play"

The directors rushed up to watch, with incredible expressions in their eyes, as if they were saying, the company doesn't make Barbie dolls, this is some kind of magical thing.

Lin Zhichao and Audrey Hepburn looked at each other and couldn't help but smile.

In fact, under Lin Zhichao's conception, the development of the arcade "PONG" went very smoothly.

After all, compared to the previous life, firstly, the overall structure does not need to be researched and developed, and then the game plan does not need to be researched and developed.

In the final analysis, R\u0026D can be realized with only electrical engineers and talents in the computer field.

Audrey Company went directly to Silicon Valley and schools, recruited a team of five people, and almost completed the research and development in just eight months. After further refinement, a complete sample was produced within a year. The entire research and development cost is only about 100,000 US dollars.

Of course, this team doesn't seem to be as powerful as the team in the previous life. Others seemed to have succeeded in more than three months.

However, Lin Zhichao is still understandable. After all, there is still three or four years of technological time, and the prototype of electronic games actually appeared in 1971 in his previous life, but it was not successful.

Of course, a video game that has not been commercialized cannot be called a video game. For example, a game developed on a computer worth 400,000 US dollars cannot be called the ancestor of electronic games.

And electronic games should have three characteristics: dot matrix video output, controllability, and scoring system.

Some shareholders and directors became excited after experiencing it. It is an amazing product.

After returning to his seat, Rich said: "Audrey Company plans to add a new 'Atari' electronic game company, which will specialize in investing in electronic games in the future. This department and Audrey Toys will be the two divisions of Audrey Company. business."

A director asked: "How much is the research and development cost of "PONG"? What are its prospects?"

Richie glanced at Audrey first. After the boss had no intention of answering, he said: "The research and development cost is 100,000 US dollars! The price of such an arcade machine is 1,100 US dollars. It will be sold globally and is expected to cost at least 10,000 US dollars." sales.”

One director blurted out: "How is that possible?"

Then he became embarrassed, why is such an excellent product impossible? He just felt incredible that this business was so profitable.

Richie said with a smile: "Why is it impossible! We expected that such an arcade machine placed in a bar could generate 35 to 50 US dollars in income for the boss every day, and the boss would be able to make back the money in just 1 to 2 months!"

Lin Zhichao also deliberately asked: "Then why doesn't the company practice it in a bar first to prove your expectations?"

Richie was stunned and thought, aren't you the mastermind behind all this? Why are you asking like this?

It turns out that as Audrey Hepburn's right-hand man and veteran hero, Ritchie had already guessed that Audrey Hepburn was Lin Zhichao's lover. What's more, he had seen Audrey Hepburn's two children, and they were not from this Asian. Descendants?

Besides, no matter how powerful the boss is, he is still just a woman. The invention of Barbie is understandable, but why did this arcade machine come from the hands of the boss? The boss said it was someone else's idea and she bought it with money. Who would sell this opportunity to make a fortune?

There are various speculations, and Ritchie understands many things. Of course, he is loyal to Audrey Hepburn and the company, and he does not talk nonsense.

"Director Lin, it's like this, because we are applying for a patent, and we are also planning a marketing plan to make it an instant hit."

"That's it, it's great. I'm optimistic about this project!"

Audrey Hepburn couldn't help but kick the pretentious Lin Zhichao, as if to say, didn't you specifically tell me about applying for a patent?

Including marketing methods-asking reporters to record the grand occasion of the world's first arcade machine in a bar, and then publishing it in newspapers.

Lin Zhichao smiled inwardly. In the previous arcade game "PONG", he did not apply for a patent. When it became popular around the world, a large number of imitators appeared. At that time, the founder Nolan Bushnell wanted to apply for a patent, but he was criticized by a large number of imitators. Can't let it go.

In Lin Zhichao's view, patents may not cost a lot of money (it consumes energy), but they must be obtained.

Subsequently, Audrey Hepburn, as the chairman of the board, said with finality: "Okay! The group company has established Atari Electronic Game Company, and will continue to invest in arcade machines in the future. This is a very promising business. After all, with the increasing development of the world economy The better, there is an urgent need for more entertainment products, which is people's pursuit. The arcade "PONG" seems simple and easy to use, but in fact it is very suitable for people's entertainment. Whoever dares to underestimate the wisdom of Americans can make money , video games must be a "not too nerve-wracking" thing."

After speaking, she looked at everyone.

"Pa bang bang" thunderous applause.

This is the chairman who can lead Audrey's company forward. His words did not reveal the romance of a Hollywood female star, and he is already a powerful businessman.

As everyone knows, Audrey Hepburn memorized these words from Lin Zhichao!

Audrey Hepburn's business skills were limited, and she often pretended to be inscrutable. She generally did not speak in the company, but once she did speak, she would definitely focus on the key points.

Because of this, it fits her image as an enigmatic female boss.

Next, let’s move on to the second topic.

That was Audrey's, which had just acquired Romper Room, the largest producer of children's television programming in the world.

Similarly, this acquisition was also directed by Lin Zhichao behind the scenes, aiming to increase channels for toy products and enrich Audrey's business.

Audrey Company will develop a series of products such as "Transformers" animations, comics, and toys in the early 1970s, as well as marketing toys "Cabbage Patch Dolls" in the mid-1970s. Of course, the OEM of these things must be the Yangtze Toy Factory, and the OEM fee is slightly higher.

In short, Audrey toys will become an existence that surpasses the previous life of 'Hasbro'.

As for Audrey Company (Group), the prospect is even more terrifying - toys, games, culture, entertainment and other industries will gradually get involved.

I am afraid that Audrey Hepburn's influence will be higher than that of Lin Zhichao in the future. After all, Lin Zhichao can hide his net worth and keep a low profile, but Audrey Hepburn does not have to.

End of the meeting.

Back to the house in Beverly, Los Angeles.

Audrey Hepburn was like a little girl, coquettishly asking Lin Zhichao: "Honey, how was my performance today?"

A 40-year-old woman still knows how to act coquettishly, which is a way of maintaining a youthful mentality.

Of course, anyone who looks at it will say that Audrey Hepburn looks like she is in her twenties, and everyone thinks that she knows how to take care of herself.

In fact, she does take care of herself.

"That's it! You have to maintain the cold personality of your boss and stick to your word, but you also have to show that you are outstanding and convincing."

"Hehe, my husband taught me well!"

After a while of fighting, Lin Zhichao sat on the sofa, crossed his legs and leaned back, feeling very comfortable.

"What is Ruidong's ideal now?"

Ideals will always change. As a father, he is not always around.

Audrey Hepburn made a cup of tea and placed it on the coffee table in front of Lin Zhichao.

Then, she said: "Like his elder brother, he plans to study at Harvard Business School and become a business manager in the future. This is also my expectation. I hope he can join Audrey Company in the future."

Harvard Business School is known by Americans as a "factory" for cultivating businessmen, supervisors, and general managers.

Lin Zhichao nodded and said: "Good boy, very good! The second generation of our family only needs businessmen, not scientists or doctors. By the third generation, the situation may be slightly better and that kind of ideals are allowed to appear."

Audrey Hepburn sat next to Lin Zhichao, took his arm and said, "Do you have any good ideas again?"

She knew this man well. Every time he had a good idea, he would be very concerned about the situation of Audrey's company and his sons.

Lin Zhichao said with a smile: "Yes, there is, but I can't tell you now how to do it one by one. Arcade is what Audrey Company is currently doing. After I do this well and get on the right track, I will Let me give you another idea. By the time Ruidong can join the company, Audrey Company will already be a conglomerate and will become the largest toy company in the United States."

Audrey Hepburn immediately kissed her and said, "It's amazing!"

When Lin Zhichao was about to get closer to Audrey Hepburn, he found that Ella had come back and was warning them both not to be too open in public.

Ella is still happy that the relationship between the two can remain close for a long time, and her two grandchildren have grown up. Looking at her daughter's young appearance and happy life, she is also in a very good mood.

"Ella, how is your health lately?"

As if nothing was wrong, Lin Zhichao stood up and came to Ella, put his arm around her shoulders, and asked with concern.

The two get along very naturally!

"Of course, I am in great health and can also take care of your two sons for you."

"Haha, you can have a more private life!"

Ella faced Lin Zhichao and said seriously: "I like to be with the children, this is my private life!"

Lin Zhichao spread his hands and said, "OK!"

Ella has never hidden her affection for her two grandchildren, which is a good thing.

Boston.

At the invitation of a Chinese junior student at Harvard University, Lin Ruihuan participated in a PARTY of a Chinese student at Harvard University.

He has always never refused some meaningful PARTY, such as today’s PARTY where Chinese Harvard students can get together in a foreign land; as far as he knows, there are only about a hundred Chinese students at Harvard, accounting for less than 1 %.

He drove his dilapidated second-hand car to a suburban villa. The Harvard student who organized the party was his junior, but he seemed to be richer.

"Brother Lin, you're here!" A handsome young man with a cheerful personality greeted Lin Ruihuan immediately.

His name is Yang Qunchuan, an immigrant from Taiwan. He is a sophomore at Harvard this year. He has known Lin Ruihuan for more than a year.

"Well, Qunchuan, it seems to be very lively today!"

"Haha. There are beauties and talented women. Come on, everyone, let me introduce to you. This is our influential figure at Harvard, Lin Ruihuan, who is a senior this year. Why do we say he is an influential figure? Because he is not only 16 He is a gifted student who was admitted to Harvard at the age of 18, and has a very wide network of friends in Harvard’s student circle. He has helped many of our junior classmates in the past.”

After some introduction, Lin Ruihuan immediately became the focus of more than 30 Harvard alumni.

Lin Ruihuan immediately smiled and said: "Everyone knows Qunchuan's character, don't listen to him bragging about me! I am already a senior this year. I looked at it and it seems that everyone should be a freshman or sophomore. It's just that it's earlier than you. I have only been in school for two or three years. But if you have any questions in the future, you can ask me, maybe we can help!"

Yang Qunchuan immediately said: "I have always been discriminated against and targeted by one person in the past. It was my senior brother who found a friend to smooth things over for me. He has a wide network of contacts!"

What he said is true. Lin Ruihuan has understood the importance of interpersonal communication since he was a child. He has a deep social circle with the Harvard University Student Union, teachers and management of Harvard University. In addition, Lin Ruihuan is quite enthusiastic. If he really meets a Chinese When alumni ask for help, we will do our best to provide help, but of course it is not a matter of using force to solve the problem.

For a time, Lin Ruihuan became a good senior student and a good compatriot in everyone's eyes, and he quickly got along with everyone.

During this period, Yang Qunchuan came to Lin Ruihuan and whispered: "Brother, don't say I didn't remind you, the freshman named Luo Huijun, her appearance matches you very well, you should seize the time to get to know her, really wait. After graduation, go to work in New York, and the girls out there will be much older than you!"

Lin Ruihuan was stunned. Since there were a lot of people today, he didn't pay too much attention to Luo Huijun. The main reason was that many of them didn't know each other and he was embarrassed to focus on the girls. Originally, he knew a lot of Chinese sophomores from Harvard, and freshman Harvard students I almost don’t know him anymore, because in the past year, a lot of his time and energy have been spent on the planning of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New York Railway Station.

"Thanks"

While Yang Qunchuan was talking about this matter, Lin Ruihuan looked at a quiet and beautiful girl over there. She was dressed more plainly and was chatting with another girl. She was not as loud as other classmates, and her every move revealed elegance. .

Lin Ruihuan did not refuse. Yang Qunchuan was a friend he had known for a long time and would not make random introductions.

And he also had a good impression of Luo Huijun at first glance, so he walked not far away from Luo Huijun. After the other girl turned around, he stepped forward to greet her.

"Hello, classmate Luo Huijun, can we chat for a while?"

Luo Huijun looked up at Lin Ruihuan. He had a handsome appearance and a more approachable tone, and said quietly: "Hello, Senior Lin!"

When the two talked for the first time, Lin Ruihuan felt a little nervous. This was completely different from his usual way of dealing with people.

Fortunately, Lin Ruihuan calmed down and asked, "Student Luo, what major do you major in?"

Luo Huijun said: "Same as you, I'm a business administration major in the business school. I've heard about Senior Lin, but it's the first time I've seen him in person today."

Lin Ruihuan said immediately: "I have been busy with internships for more than half a year, so I don't know and understand the situation of freshmen in the business school, which is really not good."

Luo Huijun tilted her head slightly and said curiously: "Do we have to know and understand each other? It has been almost a year since I entered the school, and I don't know almost any Chinese alumni who are freshmen. Today is my first time attending a party! "

Lin Ruihuan suddenly smiled and said: "Not necessarily, but I like making friends very much, and we Chinese are all gathered at Harvard from all over the world. I have always felt that we are very destined. By the way, are you an immigrant?"

Luo Huijun nodded and said, "Well, our family immigrated to the United States in the late 1950s. We are originally from Taiwan, and our ancestral home is Jiangnan."

Lin Ruihuan said happily: "My father is from Guangdong Province, and my mother is from Jiangnan, so how can you still speak Wu dialect?" At the end of the day, he talked about Wu dialect.

When he was a child, his two mothers were very poor in Cantonese, and his father sometimes spoke Wu dialect, which gave him the ability to speak Wu dialect.

"Hey, your Wu dialect is quite standard, so you can't speak Cantonese, right?"

At the end, Luo Huijun couldn't help but laugh softly.

"That won't happen. My dad might beat me if that happens!"

In this way, the two young people started chatting.

In fact, it can be seen that Luo Huijun looks relatively quiet, but in fact it is difficult to get close to her.

On the contrary, Lin Ruihuan seemed to be at ease, but in fact he was a little nervous, but it was not easy to be discovered.

If Lin Zhichao knew that his son's love skills were so poor, he would definitely "hate him for not fighting".

Fortunately, Lin Ruihuan finally has contact information with Luo Huijun, so there will be many opportunities in the future.

Although he still has more than three months to graduate, he will work in New York for 1 to 2 years, which is not too far away. He can fly on the weekends and make soup on the phone during the week.

After the party, Lin Ruihuan took the initiative to invite Luo Huijun and two classmates to take a ride in his old second-hand car.

"Senior Lin, your car is a bit tattered. It must be a second-hand car!" A classmate in the back row made trouble.

"Well, I have saved money from living expenses and scholarships, so my ability is limited. But a car is just convenient for traveling, isn't it?" In this regard, he has always been very upright.

People who are truly rich and capable will not care about these things. They can accept good things and bad things. It depends on the situation, not on the eyes of outsiders - this is my father's original principle. talk.

Luo Huijun sat in the passenger seat and said, "This car is well maintained, and it's clean when you sit in it!"

I would like to say something to help the seniors. After all, others are picking you up for free, so you don’t need to take a taxi.

Lin Ruihuan said with a smile: "I maintain it myself! Don't look at this car, it's a bit old. Sometimes it's really convenient to get together with classmates on weekends."

In fact, very few Harvard students own cars, and many parents do not support it. On this point, Lin Zhichao has always been very supportive. When Lin Ruihuan was in his junior year, he asked him to take a driver's license test, and then he saved money to buy a second-hand car.

Luo Huijun immediately became more fond of Lin Ruihuan, who was approachable and had a good character. Being able to maintain a good response to the bad comments from classmates in the back row. Saying that you save your living expenses and scholarships means you are relatively independent without relying on your parents; and being able to save your living expenses shows that your family background is considered good. "Normal level", or "middle-class family"; I also responded to the "somewhat ironic" remarks made by the classmates in the back row. The car is just a tool for transportation, and it should not be a manifestation of vanity.

At the same time, even though Luo Huijun had never been in love, she knew that Lin Ruihuan had a crush on her, so she helped him say a word.

The classmates in the back row were immediately embarrassed to speak out!

Lin Ruihuan in the front row was very happy, so he didn't care about other people. He felt that his heart was moved!