From Inheriting a Small Factory to Becoming a Global Financial Tycoon

Chapter 11 Employ Without Doubt, Doubt Without Employing

Bringing Li Weiguo and Li Weidong along, Lin Haoran exited Admiralty Centre. Originally, he had planned to make a trip to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in Kowloon to check the latest stock market situation.

Although the money hadn't been credited yet, judging by Yang Changdao's confident attitude, the loan would definitely be approved.

Even if the documents he submitted weren't enough on their own, Yang Changdao would find a way to get it done for him.

Thus, getting an early understanding of the stock market trends would help in planning his next moves.

However, just as he got into the car, his pager buzzed urgently—someone was trying to reach him.

Left with no choice, he got out of the car and found a nearby public phone booth to call back.

At this time, pagers operated through analog signals, and their main function was simply to receive call alerts. Users would then have to find a public telephone to return the call—a rather cumbersome process by today's standards.

Nevertheless, despite its complexity, in this era where mobile phones had not yet become commercially available, the pager was an extremely cutting-edge technological invention, marking an initial leap in instant communication.

After calling back, Lin Haoran learned who had been looking for him.

It was his father in this world, Lin Wanan.

It turned out that Lin Yi had reported to Lin Wanan that Lin Haoran had left Yuen Long without taking them along, and had exaggerated everything about Lin Haoran's recent actions. Fearing for his younger son's safety, Lin Wanan called him.

"Dad, I'll come to you. I'm in Wan Chai right now; it's not far from the company," Lin Haoran said, deciding to postpone his trip to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Wanan Group's headquarters was in Causeway Bay, very close to Wan Chai. From Admiralty Centre to Wanan Group Tower was less than a kilometer.

After hanging up, Lin Haoran drove directly to Wanan Group Tower.

The Wanan Group Tower was a thirteen-story commercial building, with the entire building owned by Wanan Group.

Although this was the first time Lin Haoran visited since his transmigration, the fusion of memories made everything feel intimately familiar.

The Wanan Group Tower had been around for more than a decade, and when Lin Haoran was a child, he often came here to play.

After parking the car in the outdoor lot, Lin Haoran led Li Weiguo and Li Weidong into the building.

"Good afternoon, Chairman Lin!"

"Hello, Chairman Lin!"

"Chairman Lin, you look even more handsome today!"

"Chairman Lin, do you have a girlfriend?"

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As soon as they saw him, many employees eagerly greeted him. Some mischievous female employees even teased him playfully.

Lin Haoran responded to everyone with a gentle smile and polite nods, displaying humility and approachability.

Following close behind him, Li Weiguo and Li Weidong were wide-eyed at the scene.

They had never witnessed anything like it and thought that their Young Master looked truly majestic and imposing.

Although Wanan Group was a publicly listed company, it was essentially a family enterprise—the Lin family held over 50% of the shares, and outside shareholders had no real say in company matters.

After reaching adulthood, Lin Haoran had been given a titular board director position at Wanan Group, just like his elder brother Lin Haoning.

This was why the employees respectfully addressed Lin Haoran as Chairman Lin.

However, between the two brothers, Lin Haoning had a much stronger reputation within the group due to his age advantage.

In the past, no matter how hard Lin Haoran tried, he would ultimately lose.

But now, Lin Haoran was confident about winning the succession battle.

The elevator stopped at the twelfth floor of Wanan Group Tower.

The chairman's office was located here.

"Dad, I'm here. Let me introduce you—these two are the new bodyguards I hired. Their skills are much better than Lin Yi and the others," Lin Haoran said as he walked into the chairman's office, introducing Li Weiguo and Li Weidong.

Lin Wanan was sixty-three years old, with hair as white as snow. Though not yet old by age, his health had been steadily declining in recent years.

He suffered from memory loss, reduced hearing, weakened blood vessels, and sometimes had slow heart rates and weak pulses.

Hospital tests revealed that his heart was gradually failing, unable to maintain normal blood circulation.

This was why he felt increasingly unwell—he could pass away at any moment.

Thus, selecting a successor for Wanan Group had become an urgent priority.

He had two sons, but Wanan Group could only have one successor.

Just like the ancient dynasties—it was impossible to have two crown princes at once.

Lin Wanan asked Li Weiguo and Li Weidong to wait outside, then pulled Lin Haoran closer and spoke earnestly: "Haoran, you must be careful. These two men's backgrounds are unclear. How could you rashly appoint them as your personal bodyguards? Safety is no trivial matter—it must be handled with utmost caution."

Lin Haoran immediately understood: Lin Yi and the others must have said something behind his back to Lin Wanan.

"Dad, please rest assured. After spending several days together, I've thoroughly understood their backgrounds and personalities.

More importantly, I saved them at a critical moment—their loyalty and gratitude to me are unquestionable.

As the old saying goes, 'Employ without doubt, doubt without employing.'

I understand this principle well. Moreover, I am now an adult, capable of weighing risks and handling matters properly.

Please trust me—I will manage it well," Lin Haoran said with a calm smile.

Lin Wanan looked at him in surprise, disbelief flashing across his eyes.

He hadn't expected his youngest son to answer so confidently and logically, so unlike the boy who used to blindly obey him.

This sudden growth and independence stirred complex emotions in Lin Wanan—pride and a bittersweet sense of joy.

The son he had always cherished and protected had quietly grown up, learned to think independently, and was now steadily moving toward maturity.

"Haoran, you've finally grown up," Lin Wanan said, his eyes glistening with pride.

Thanks to the fused memories, Lin Haoran knew that his father had always showered him with deep affection and care.

Thus, Lin Haoran genuinely respected and admired Lin Wanan.

"Dad, please don't worry. I didn't waste my four years studying overseas.

Honestly, regarding the competition with my elder brother for succession, I truly believe I can win!" Lin Haoran said with a confident smile.

"Haoran, I've heard about the situation at Huafeng Cement Factory.

For now, your main task is to stabilize its performance.

As for the competition, put it aside for the moment.

Rest assured, even if your elder brother ultimately becomes Wanan Group's successor, I will make sure you are not slighted.

I'll ensure you have a stable shareholding within the group and arrange assets outside the group to secure a carefree life for you—enough that you'll never want for anything," Lin Wanan said with heartfelt sincerity.

It was clear—Lin Wanan didn't truly believe Lin Haoran could win the battle for succession.

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