It was the next day in a blink of an eye.
September 12th here in China.
Saturday.
I received a message last night and arranged a video call at 9 o'clock this morning. The man finally remembered that today is his son's birthday on the Gregorian calendar. Although Mother Lin inevitably muttered a few words about making a video call and had to arrange her schedule, with the same attitude as the President of the United States, blah blah blah, when the time came, the whole family gathered in the mansion on the west side of the West Lake, just hoping to say hello to someone.
"I just weighed myself this morning. It's 12.6 kilograms, 25 pounds. It's much heavier than the average child at 1 year old. Anyway, my mother said that our brothers and sisters can't compare with us at 1 year old. Also, you see, I've gained two more pounds recently. It’s a tooth that hurts when you bite it.”
"Bite you?"
"Yeah..." Lin Su said, noticing the playful expression of the man opposite him. He reacted, glared at him, then shyly shifted his attention, lowered his head and said to the little guy in his arms: "Qianshu, call daddy, daddy." —”
"dad."
"Yeah," Simon agreed with a smile: "Shout again."
The little guy also showed that Simon children are generally smarter than ordinary toddlers, and his articulation was clear. Even though he was a little restrained in front of this man who always had to be seen through a video call, he still obediently shouted again: "Dad."
Lin Su was very satisfied with the small interaction between father and son, and blurted out: "Ask your father, when can I come to see you?"
This sentence was a bit long. The little guy raised his head and glanced at his mother, then turned to the screen. He didn't speak, but looked at his father on the screen, as if asking.
Seeing the expectant expression on the woman opposite him, Simon smiled and said, "Let's wait for my child's lunar birthday. I'll just finish this busy month and I'll go to China for a few days and celebrate your birthday with you."
Lin Su actually felt a little regretful when she opened her mouth. Seeing the man say this, she couldn't help being happy, but she said, "Isn't it troublesome?"
"See if your woman and child are in trouble," Simon said, and then asked: "What are the arrangements for today's birthday?"
Lin Su was still warmed by the man's casual words just now. Hearing this, he said: "He is a child after all. He only plans to have a meal with relatives and friends in the evening."
“Don’t forget to prepare a big cake”
"Yes."
Simon looked at the little guy on the woman's lap again: "Baby, do you like cake?"
The little guy tilted his head slightly, obviously confused.
Lin Su was a little embarrassed and felt that she had neglected her duty, so she took the initiative to admit: "I haven't been weaned yet, so I won't eat anything else."
"Oh, I just want to try something else tonight," Simon said indifferently, seeing Lin Su glance to the side again, and asked with a smile: "Who is it?"
"Xiaolan and Yusong are here."
"Then come over and talk. Long time no see."
Lin Su winked at his sister, who had poked her head outside the door more than once, and the whole family entered the small study.
First, I greeted Lin’s father and mother, and also talked about Lin Xing, the fourth eldest son of the Lin family, who had arrived in the United States to study a few days ago. Like Lin Dong, he also chose to study at MIT under Simon’s arrangement.
Simon happened to be in Boston.
Due to the time difference, it’s still 8 o’clock on Friday night on the East Coast of the United States.
When chatting with Lin's father and Lin's mother, he took the initiative to say that he would have breakfast with Lin Dong and Lin Xing tomorrow morning. Of course, he promised to take good care of the brothers there.
Then there is Lin Lan.
Unexpectedly, he grabbed his little nephew and squeezed away his sister to sit down in front of the computer. After a few words, Lin Lan turned to business: "Brother-in-law, I heard that Lianyungang and South Korea's LG are negotiating a billion-dollar refinery project." For chemical projects, can you also consider our side? Zhejiang’s refining and chemical industry foundation is much stronger than Jiangsu’s?”
Lin Su didn't expect that her sister would suddenly talk about this. She glanced at the man's expression on the screen to make sure he wasn't angry, then glared at her sister, not knowing what to say for a moment.
In fact, Lin Lan had complained to her recently and accused someone of being partial.
All the good projects were sent to Jiangsu.
Except for Lin's mother who was kept in the dark, both Lin's father and Lin Lan probably knew about Chen Qing's affairs. After all, a girl was involved in too many things to hide.
Simon didn't expect that Lin Lan would suddenly talk about this. He smiled and said directly without even asking in detail: "Before March next year, if you can ensure that all the processes are completed, I can also give you 1 billion US dollars."
Except for a certain ignorant little guy, everyone else in the room showed surprised expressions.
It was Lin Lan who reacted first: "Brother-in-law, are you kidding?"
"No."
Lin Lan thought of another key point: "Why March next year?"
Simon said: "CNOOC."
At this time, no matter whether it was Lin's mother, Lin Su, Lin Lan or Lin Lan's husband Qin Yusong, they were suddenly confused. But Father Lin remembered: "I recently read a piece of information. The IPO of CNOOC will probably be listed in March next year. Is this it?"
Simon on the screen nodded.
Lin Lan subconsciously asked: "Brother-in-law, does this matter have anything to do with CNOOC?"
This time it was the voice of everyone, including Lin’s father, who couldn’t figure out what the relationship between his daughter’s desire to build a refining project for the province and CNOOC’s IPO had to do with it.
Simon hesitated a little, but explained: "According to my judgment, next year, in short, CNOOC's IPO is likely to fail. At that time, in order to ensure the subsequent development of several major state-owned giants, China is likely to Tighten the opening of the energy and chemical industry to non-state-owned assets.”
In the small study here in Hangzhou, let alone Mother Lin, she was shocked when she heard the news. After all, they are all closely related to the system. The Lin family and even Lin Lan's husband Qin Yusong are very aware of the seriousness of this matter.
Of course, Simon noticed the expressions of the Lin family and warned: "We just need to know about this ourselves, don't spread the word, and don't even think about interfering."
Lin Lan, who was sitting in front of the computer, nodded subconsciously.
Of course I understand.
This matter is too big. The Lin family is now... If they really want to intervene, if Simon can support it, maybe it can be reversed. However, the risks and benefits are definitely far from proportional, and it is even more likely that you will get into trouble even if you don't eat the mutton.
Simon didn't say much. He believed that Lin Su's family did not lack this political wisdom, and returned to the topic just now: "So, before March next year."
Lin Lan came back to her senses, nodded again, and showed a somewhat embarrassed smile: "Brother-in-law, actually, I have prepared some materials here. Do you want to take a look first?"
Simon shook his head and asked, "Is it Ningbo?"
Lin Lan was surprised again: "Brother-in-law, are you predicting the future?"
"I have read some information," Simon said without saying much, and finally said: "If it is Ningbo, I will not read the information. I will have someone contact you later. In short, next March, remember."