nashuaworldcup Chapter 238 A Successful Retirement
Chapter 238 A Successful Retirement
Zhonghua mobile phones became an instant hit, and orders poured in from both domestic and international markets, instantly putting the Luohu Industrial Park into full-capacity operation.
Chen Dongsheng immediately found Lin Zhou, clutching a thick stack of order reports, his voice trembling with excitement:
"President Lin, overseas orders are piling up! Our existing production lines are simply not enough. If this continues, we'll have to default on our contracts!"
Lin Zhou flipped through the order data, already having a plan in mind, and said calmly:
"If that's not enough, we'll use all the vacant factory buildings in the park."
"We will immediately renovate any usable workshops, put all available equipment in place, and allocate all production resources to mobile phones, components, and semiconductor parts."
"Furthermore, factories in Hong Kong can also do the manufacturing; only by producing together can we complete the task quickly."
Chen Dongsheng was taken aback:
"Make full use of it? Mr. Lin, that's a huge investment."
"worth."
Lin Zhou said confidently, "Our products are reliable and recognized by the market, so we shouldn't be afraid to expand production."
"From complete machines to parts, from assembly to chip matching, we are gradually taking control of everything we can do ourselves."
After saying that, Lin Zhou muttered to himself, "This time, I'll make sure China's basic communication network takes root in their homeland, creating dependence. Then we'll see how they try to pull it out."
Chen Dongsheng nodded emphatically:
"Understood! I'll arrange it immediately. Activate the entire Luohu Industrial Park, making sure not a single factory building is wasted!"
Lin Zhou then added:
"I'll leave production to you, and I'll handle the technical aspects."
"I will provide a new batch of blueprints and technical data for the R&D team to work on, and gradually localize the supporting chips, circuit boards and components."
Back at the R&D center, Lin Zhou handed over a batch of advanced data he had sorted out from the space to Professor Zhou.
Old Zhou held a thick stack of blueprints and technical documents, his hands trembling slightly.
"Kobayashi, these... these are all cutting-edge electronics and semiconductor technologies? Our country desperately needs these technologies!"
He flipped through the pages quickly, his eyes growing brighter with each page he read:
"Wow, this information is so comprehensive. From design concepts to process routes to testing standards, it's all readily available information."
"With these, our semiconductors, chips, and electronic components can take a giant leap forward."
Lin Zhou said calmly:
"Old Zhou, you don't need to worry about their origins. Just focus on understanding them thoroughly, developing them, and ensuring their stability."
"Take it one step at a time, no rush, but don't stop."
"Don't worry!" Engineer Zhou assured him excitedly, "I'll lead everyone in the R&D department, and we'll work ourselves to the bone to master these technologies!"
Lin Zhou nodded seriously and said:
"Then I will have people do a good job of patent protection and technology archiving to ensure that every breakthrough is firmly in our own country's hands."
With this batch of data as a foundation, China's electronics, semiconductor, and chip industries will start more than a decade earlier than in the original timeline, and their foundation will be much more solid.
With the team working day and night, one technology after another was implemented and one production line after another was put into operation, making Luohu Industrial Park a bustling hub of activity.
The previously idle factory buildings are now brightly lit, with machines running day and night, and supporting industries have sprung up around the world.
The news spread up the chain of command, alarming the central government.
Not long after, several national leaders made a special trip to inspect the Luohu Industrial Park.
The leader walked through the clean and orderly factory area, nodding frequently as he watched the highly automated production lines and Zhonghua mobile phones rolling off the assembly line.
His tone was full of praise:
"Comrade Lin Zhou, you've done a great job! Independent research and development, independent production—you've brought this huge industrial park to life, and even spurred the development of an entire industrial chain, bringing honor to the nation!"
"Now, Chinese manufacturing has gone abroad and onto the world stage, letting people all over the world know that China is no longer a high-tech desert."
Lin Zhou stood aside, his attitude humble: "You flatter me, leader. It's all thanks to the good national policies and the hard work of the research team."
Another leader pointed to the production line and remarked with emotion:
"Especially semiconductors and chips, we used to be held back by others, but now you've been able to develop them on your own and even form a complete system. These are vital national assets! In the future, it won't be so easy for others to control us!"
Lin Zhou smiled slightly and said nothing more.
He knew in his heart that it was precisely because he had made advance arrangements and secured the technology, production lines, and patents that even if that distant superpower wanted to use sanctions, it would not be able to find a sufficiently fatal weakness.
The leader then inquired in detail about technology research and development, talent cultivation, and future plans, to which Lin Zhou answered truthfully one by one.
Before leaving, the leader held his hand tightly:
"Comrade Lin Zhou, the nation will remember your contributions. Keep up the good work, and go all out!"
After the inspection, Chen Dongsheng was overjoyed: "General Lin, even the Central Committee is so confident in us! We've truly gained a foothold now!"
Lin Zhou said calmly, "Stay calm and don't be arrogant."
Over the years, Lin Zhou has also been quietly making arrangements at key junctures by relying on the major future events recorded in the space.
Every precise move brought huge profits, causing the group's wealth to grow like a snowball.
Looking at the neat and clean earnings, Su Wanqing couldn't help but ask softly:
"Lin Zhou, you always manage to hit the most crucial point, it's like... you know everything in advance."
Lin Zhou smiled and said, "Observe more, learn more, and think more, and your judgment will naturally become more accurate."
Su Wanqing pursed her lips. That was always the answer. She didn't ask any more questions, but she was full of admiration.
She knew best that her husband had always been low-key. No matter how much he earned, he never flaunted, showed off, or spent extravagantly. The outside world only knew that Zhonghua Group was powerful, but few people knew how deep Lin Zhou's true power was.
Time flies, and it's now 1997.
Thirty-one years have passed since Lin Zhou arrived from another time.
That year, Hong Kong returned to China.
Lin Zhou received a formal invitation to attend the ceremony and witness this national event in person, thanks to his outstanding contributions to the country, industry, and the development of Guangdong Province over the years.
After the ceremony, Su Wanqing watched the images on television, her eyes slightly red, and whispered to Lin Zhou:
"It's wonderful, this day has finally come. Over the years, I've followed you step by step, watching the country grow stronger little by little, and I'm truly proud."
Lin Zhou nodded slightly: "Yes, we've made it through."
He knew in his heart that because of his arrival, many things happened ahead of time, many industries rose ahead of time, and this land was moving more steadily, faster, and more robustly than in the original timeline.
After the reunification ceremony, Lin Zhou made a formal decision.
He called his wife, Su Wanqing, and son, Lin Xiaofeng, together.
Lin Xiaofeng has grown into a mature and steady man, without any trace of spoiled bratness. He is humble and serious in his work.
Over the years, Su Wanqing has personally educated him, and Lin Zhou has deliberately made him start from the bottom, gradually familiarizing him with the group's business, which has long since honed his solid skills.
Lin Zhou looked at his son and got straight to the point:
"Xiaofeng, from today onwards, the affairs of the group will be handled by you."
Lin Xiaofeng was taken aback, then became somewhat nervous:
"Dad, can I...can I handle this? It's such a huge mess."
Su Wanqing immediately chimed in, her eyes filled with trust in her son:
"Why not? You've been learning from this experience these past two years, and you've been diligent and meticulous in your work. You're better than many of your peers. Mom believes in you."
Lin Zhou spoke calmly:
"I'm not asking you to study abroad, just to graduate from a university in China, so don't feel pressured."
"Our family doesn't rely on diplomas to save face; we rely on ability, character, and a sense of responsibility."
"You have a steady temperament and don't get carried away, that's enough."
Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath and nodded solemnly:
"Dad, Mom, I will definitely work hard and live up to your trust, and not ruin Zhonghua's reputation."
Su Wanqing immediately replied:
"Don't worry about taking over. Mom will protect you. Anyway, I've been managing it all these years. Your dad is just a hands-off manager."
"I'll support you for a while longer, guide you through all the procedures, and once you're fully proficient, I'll let go completely. I'll go to the company every day to be with you."
Lin Xiaofeng felt a warmth in his heart: "Thank you, Mom."
Lin Zhou looked at the mother and son and felt very relieved.
Su Wanqing raised her son very well. He was humble, hardworking, and had none of the arrogance and domineering attitude of the rich kids in novels. This was more important than anything else.
He deliberately prevented his son from studying abroad because he didn't want him to be adrift in mid-air or suffer unnecessary hardship. A sufficient degree is enough; character and conduct are what truly matter.
The handover process proceeded smoothly and in an orderly manner.
Lin Zhou handed over the group's management authority, strategic direction, and core affairs to Lin Xiaofeng one by one.
Su Wanqing arrives at the company on time every day to help her son oversee, coordinate, and manage matters, handling both big and small issues together.
Many of Lin Zhou's former subordinates, whom he had trained and promoted, also fully supported Lin Xiaofeng.
"Rest assured, Mr. Lin, we will fully cooperate with Mr. Lin's team once he takes over the group!"
"Xiaofeng is just like you, steady and reliable. Zhonghua will be fine under his care!"
Lin Zhou gradually let go of daily affairs and stopped interfering in the specific operations.
The group operates smoothly with all production lines running at full capacity. Its semiconductor, chip, and electronics industries remain stable and have long formed a complete ecosystem. External forces can no longer attempt to restrict its operations.
The Luohu Industrial Park has expanded again and again, and has even established production bases in other provinces.
With its R&D center constantly introducing new technologies, Zhonghua brand has gained a foothold globally.
With Su Wanqing's assistance, Lin Xiaofeng gradually became familiar with all matters, handled problems calmly and appropriately, and became more and more capable of handling things independently.
As Su Wanqing watched her son grow up day by day, she often said to Lin Zhou with satisfaction:
"Our son has really grown up and can handle things now. With me guiding him for a while longer, he'll be able to stand on his own two feet."
Lin Zhou looked at the harmonious and peaceful family in front of him, at the steadily developing group, and at the industrial structure that had already undergone a complete transformation, and simply nodded calmly.
From traversing 66 years to establishing Zhonghua Group, investing in mainland China, and making early arrangements for China's semiconductor and chip industries, driving the industry's rise.
He has done everything he could, from witnessing Hong Kong's return to China to handing over the reins to his son and living a peaceful life.
The End