The Tycoon Inheritance

"Your move today has been captured by the media houses. Though the flow is mainly gossip rags, the finance and business sectors are mentioning it little by little. This multiple termination is a first for the group since it went public."

Back at the ancestral home after having a light dinner and talk with his elders, Chen Kai was back in his study along with Tong Ming and the current head of security for the family.

He has made a lot of moves since he took over, and any news report would be brought to his desk. He has always had a strong mindest and strict work ethic, so everything he does has no loopholes and is airtight; even his close friends' identities are kept on a basic level.

"Have they used this opportunity?" he asked vaguely.

Tong Ming and the head of security, Du Yuan, glanced at each other momentarily, both were probably laughing in their hearts by the amusement in their eyes. Their boss set these families' level too high. If it were his overseas rivals, many navies would be bombarding social sites every minute you refresh.

"Um.. No?!"

Chen Kai looked up when he heard this answer with a confused expression.

"Aren't they competing for top hegemon? Beijing is an infinite gold mine, taking me down is a great achievement, even if they only manage to put some black material on my record."

"Young Master, please don't wish for trouble. It is tiring dealing with netizens," Tong Ming implored.

Du Yuan bowed his head to hide the grin on his face.

"Oh. Oh yeah. Pity. I thought it would be like in the novels - battles in the shopping malls, corporate spies, media battles, and whatnot. Hmmm, this job is pretty easy." Chen Kai responded with a look of grievance.

Tong Ming and Du Yuan: Ancestor~ Please don't let the outside world hear you.

If the other families heard the expectations Chen Kai had of them, would they work harder to make him 'appreciate' them? Their young master is a very eccentric one.

Du Yuan stepped forward quickly, " Young Master, the shield has been set. Is there anything that needs to be added?"

Chen Kai was successfully distracted. " No. The sub-master key will be left in your hands. The old man and I are the masters. Anything that moves in LiJia can be seen in the interface. If another Xi family intrudes, you will be the first to know. Don't be lenient. After my press conference tomorrow, more eyes will fall on us."

Tong Ming's expression became solemn. He has been by Chen Kai's side since he stepped out of the country half a year ago, and he has seen with his own eyes how the outsiders treat a threat.

What the Li Consortium will reveal tomorrow will touch a good portion of people's money line, especially tech companies.

Du Yuan knew what the young master spoke about.

The previous tech products served the masses and weren't highly dependent on robots and devices. This new product that the consortium will release should change the age of communication. Though the country is closed off, its technological progress has surpassed a few main overseas rivals, the competition is fierce within its own backyard.

It took a lot of deals and promises to get the backing of the country with this.

"I had the First team sweep the venue and place remote surveillance cameras in the blind spots we found. I will double security for the next few days you're in Beijing and also send a team to Shanghai to keep things in check. Elder Steward Tong and Master Yuin relayed to me that everything is set for the old master and the elders."

"Good." Chen Kai was pleased with this leader of his. Tong Ming also nodded in approval.

The three grew solemn, each gentleman worrying about the near future of the family. They were to become either heroes or villains when the 20 year project is revealed to the public and its uses are revealed. Tong Ming and Du Yuan's thoughts were on the actions of those who might go against them.

Chen Kai's worries were on a wider spectrum.

'System.'

[Yes, host.]

'Is this the right time to reveal this?'

[It is. This breakthrough can be considered 5-10 years early. Major powers have reached their limit in robotics and AI, but none has put it to optimum use. Space exploration is mediocre; AI development is elementary; robotics lacks ingenuity. This will help them. Though it will touch many industries, it will help this star's development.]

'..... The human heart is unpredictable.'

[This is true and history has shown it, and it will be the same in the future.]

Chen Kai's mind eased a bit. 'It wasn't in my plans to advance this star's civilization.'

[One's actions and thoughts advance any civilization. The host's achievements can be considered a minor or major detail in Earth's development.]

'You're right. Maybe this will be a boost for them to join the Interstellar System in a decade or two.'

[There is a possibility.]

'Hmmm. Space travel. It's been a while.'

[Does the host miss his past lives?]

'Sometimes, but this one is a good one so far.'

[Very well.]

Chen Kai removed his consciousness from the system chat interface and refocused back to the present.

"Let's end things for the night."

""Yes Young Master.""

In the early morning hours of the next morning, Chen Kai woke up with the help of Tong Ming to get ready for an important appointment.

He was a bit nervous as he got dressed. The traditional embroidered Hanfu felt heavy on his shoulders, but there was a sense of comfort that washed over him after he placed the red jade pendant around his neck.

"It's time Young Master."

Giving a nod of response, Chen Kai made his way to the ground floor, where attendants solemnly waited upon him. A quick sip of porridge was given before he was led to the far end of the estate.

The many buildings on this land of his ancestors carried the heavy history of their family. Fully integrated into this life and world, Chen Kai felt the pride of his relatives.

Green lawns, colorful flowers, towering native trees, dotted by structures dated with time, he reached the ancestral hall of the Li Family.

On either side of the steps were the vassals of the family, though it is few in number compared to what he read in the annals of the last patriarch, he gave a slight nod of his head in respect and acknowledgement to them.

People changes. Life changes. Loyalty is race.

Entering the hall, he walked forward under the fond gazes of his elders.

Going through the process of recognizing his ancestors and worshiping his deceased mother, everything was done smoothly.

Uncle Li was the one who wrote his name in the book.

"I, Li Hanyue, the second son of the main family, wholly welcome the child of Li Muqing back into the fold under the blessings of the elders. With this under the eyes of our ancestors, I officially hand over the position of Patriarch."

[Congratulations, host. You have gained recognition on this star. You have received the original plan of the NT-88 Communicator and the conversion material list for Earth.]

.... No way. Why this?

The NT-88 is basically a holographic/AI-driven phone that has everything programmed into it. It's basically your entire life in that one thin transparent rectangle. When you see it, you think about the communicators that you read about in Interstellar novels. Chen Kai created this on a whim in his last life when the government was still using an archaic system to get official things done. Why not make it easier for the citizens? Also, he had a childish dream of recreating a device from his favorite anime.

'System, why do I feel like you guys are pushing me to advance this place?'

[You're overthinking it, host.]