254: A haven for the soul, a symbol of the richest man returning home!

Wang Lin is now confident in their abilities.

Over the past year or so, even if they couldn't grasp his topic selection methods, they at least learned his problem-solving approaches.

When to use what method, when to buy, and when to sell, all of this has become ingrained in them.

While Wang Lin was working backward from the answers, Zheng Huan and the others also developed this habit.

So, when Wang Lin provided the operational strategy for this period, it was almost like they were writing the process while looking at the answers.

It was simple!

Not to mention the enormous size of their funds, allowing them to easily lead the market.

Even if it came to the worst, Wang Lin could still remotely direct them from home.

Returning to Zheng County is only an hour's drive.

It's very simple.

Therefore.

With only half a month until Chinese New Year, Wang Lin drove back to his hometown alone.

He didn't bring Leng Nuannuan, nor did he bring Li Yuanyuan.

He went home by himself.

The car he drove wasn't particularly flashy, just a mercedes-benz s-class.

He didn't even drive a maybach.

For someone of Wang Lin's current stature, driving an S-Class is indeed very low-key.

Leng Nuannuan and Li Yuanyuan stood at the company entrance, watching Wang Lin leave.

Both of them understood that Wang Lin was going to find the place that brought him the most peace of mind.

Although within Junlin Finance, Wang Lin is the eternal king.

And it's essentially the same in the stock market; Hot Money, Institutions, and foreign capital, none are his match.

But Leng Nuannuan and Li Yuanyuan always felt that there was still a layer of detachment in Wang Lin's heart.

A barrier of wariness towards everyone.

This barrier only dissipates when he faces Wang Ran.

And when he prepares to leave Zheng County for his hometown, stuffing Maotai, Wuliangye, and Huazi cigarettes into the car's back seat and trunk, this barrier also dissipates somewhat.

Li Yuanyuan felt very pained; she recalled fragments of Wang Lin's past that she knew.

His parents were gone, he lived with his paternal uncle, and during his university years, he worked part-time to avoid being too much trouble for his paternal uncle.

It wasn't until he received the one million startup capital from Leng Nuannuan that his legendary life finally began.

Even now, Li Yuanyuan can still see the frugality deeply ingrained in Wang Lin's bones.

This was a habit from the first half of his life, a very difficult habit to change.

He even likes to go alone to street food stalls in the middle of the night to eat fried noodles and fried vermicelli mixed together.

Thinking of these things, her mood inexplicably sank, and her heart ached as if being pulled.

She turned to look at Leng Nuannuan, the daughter of a large listed company boss; she understood nothing, yet she saved Wang Lin with one million yuan during his most difficult time!

She helped him shorten a long period of development.

On this point, Li Yuanyuan was very grateful to Leng Nuannuan.

But for everything else, Li Yuanyuan didn't have a good impression of her.

Just a simple, innocent, and lovely pretty face.

She's only been somewhat diligent these past few months, but it's still far from enough.

She's not worthy of Brother Lin!

Li Yuanyuan glanced sideways at Leng Nuannuan, sighing, "You are lucky."

Then, she turned and left.

Leng Nuannuan remained standing, staring blankly at Wang Lin's departing back.

She was a bit confused by Li Yuanyuan's sudden remark.

I am lucky?

Of course, she was.

The moment she met Wang Lin back then, she knew she was lucky.

Leng Nuannuan didn't take Li Yuanyuan's words to heart; she was simple-minded, but not foolish.

Li Yuanyuan envied her, and she understood all of this.

But so what?

Her position in Wang Lin's heart was irreplaceable in certain aspects!

"Hmph, it seems I still haven't done well enough to be looked down upon by this big-chested, intelligent guy!"

Leng Nuannuan also returned to the company.

She wanted to consult Qian Shan again about company management.

Since she had no talent in finance, she would learn management.

There must be one thing she can do to help Brother Lin share his worries!

...On the Yellow River Bridge.

Wang Lin drove slowly, listening to music.

Every time, at moments like these, Wang Lin's heart always felt inexplicably comfortable.

It's still that saying: rich or poor, go home for the New Year.

After wandering for so many days, he was finally returning home.

Although Wang Lin's home wasn't a traditional home in the usual sense, it was warmer than any home.

As the saying goes, if a nephew stands at your door, you're not a childless man.

The inverse of this saying is also true: although Wang Lin currently doesn't have a home as defined by society, he has a genuinely warm home.

His paternal uncle and Grandma are both very good to him.

As for his cousin Wang Ran, there's no need to say more; they are closer than true siblings.

"Damn it, she even dared to copy me and go to 318!"

Thinking this, Wang Lin hummed a tune.

The journey home always felt very short.

After crossing the bridge, there were only about ten minutes left!

Wang Lin had already called Grandma in advance: "I should be home this afternoon!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Lins paternal aunt's voice was filled with joy: "That's great, Xiao Lin, you're finally back. The New Year is almost here, and neither of you gives me peace of mind."

"Your sister even copied you and ran off to some 318 route to play, and she still hasn't come back!"

Wang Lin's face broke into a bright smile: "That route is quite fun. Next time, I'll have paternal uncle take you there too, so you can experience the magnificent landscapes of our motherland!"

"As for Ranran, she's really out of line; if she was going to go, it should have been after the New Year!!"

"When she gets back, I'll scold her!!"

Chatting with Grandma, he arrived home shortly after.

No matter how low-key Wang Lin's car was, it was still exceptionally flashy in the village.

A mercedes-benz s-class—who in the entire village, besides the Director, could afford to drive one?

Even the salespeople couldn't afford it; at most, they drove a C-Class car.

Of course, it might also be that they didn't dare to drive one.

What class are you, to drive the same car as the Director?

Wang Lins paternal aunt had been waiting at the doorstep early.

When she saw the obviously high-end sedan approaching, she knew it was Wang Lin returning.

"Xiao Lin is here, come in and rest quickly. Your paternal uncle is still at the factory; I just called him and told him to come back!" Wang Lins paternal aunt said.

Wang Lin quickly waved his hand: "Why come back? He'll be off work soon, won't he? Is paternal uncle's job still pretty relaxed now?"

Those factory directors in the village and city leaders should all understand his relationship with his paternal uncle.

Wang Lins paternal aunt also nodded and said: "Who says it isn't? It just shows how promising you are now, bringing glory to your Old Wang family. Jian Shan seems to have been promoted to some kind of Director; his daily work is just strolling around, sitting in the office, very comfortable!"

"He often goes fishing for no reason, and even the Director occasionally calls him over to eat together."

"But you know your paternal uncle, he doesn't like flattery; he just likes to go fishing."

She looked left and right, whispering: "He even made a big shot like the Director follow him to go fishing."

"Is your business getting even bigger, you kid?"

Wang Lin heard this and laughed, speechless: "Sort of, I've made a lot more money than before, and I also acquired a small company!"

Hmm... Goldman Sachs Asia Pacific branch should count as a small company, compared to the headquarters.

As for making a lot more money, that's also true.

People from these small places, especially the older generation, mostly don't know how to use smartphones.

Information isn't as developed now as it will be in the future.

TikTok hasn't officially launched yet.

Otherwise, just based on his relationship with his paternal uncle and Grandma, he would probably open TikTok and be bombarded with news about him.

Things like chinas richest man, the strongest person in the A-share market, beating Goldman Sachs Group on Wall Street, aggressively shorting!

A series of incredibly powerful deeds, one after another, could all be listed.

At that time, how could he possibly travel in disguise?

TikTok would have already shown off all his accomplishments for him from afar!

Wang Lins paternal aunt didn't understand any of this; she just felt that her nephew could even acquire other people's companies, so he must be doing something very big.

And now he's driven back in a Mercedes, so impressive.

This year, she clearly felt that her neighbors and colleagues treated her with increased respect.

She knew this was all thanks to her nephew.

Watching her nephew take boxes of Maotai and Wuliangye, and bundles of Huazi cigarettes from the car.

She quickly helped him carry them, chattering as she did: "Your paternal uncle will be happy again. He still hasn't brought himself to drink the liquor you brought last time, though he smokes the cigarettes quite often."

Wang Lin smiled and said: "What's there to be reluctant about? It's fine for paternal uncle to smoke them for a lifetime."

News of Wang Lin's return quickly spread throughout the village.

Ordinary villagers might not understand, but big bosses who own factories, and city leaders—could they not understand?

This was their only opportunity to reasonably and normally interact with Wang Lin.

So, even before evening, the Director returned with Wang Lins paternal uncle.

The Director saw the Maotai, Wuliangye, Huazi cigarettes, and other items scattered on the floor at home, and wasn't surprised at all.

If Wang Lin had returned without even these things, then there's no doubt he'd be an imposter!

These items, perhaps even Mr. Wang wouldn't care for.

"Wang Lin is back?!" Wang Lins paternal uncle was very happy to see Wang Lin at home.

Wang Lin smiled and said: "I'm back, paternal uncle. Are you in a good mood lately?"

Wang Lins paternal uncle glanced at the Director behind him, then swept his eyes over the tobacco and alcohol on the floor, his smile never fading: "Excellent, excellent, very good! You've bought so many things again, what a waste of money!"

But despite saying that, he didn't waste a moment, walking straight to the bundle of cigarettes, skillfully tearing open the packaging, and then began distributing them to everyone.

Wang Lin was very happy about this.

If his paternal uncle had shown even a hint of politeness upon seeing these cigarettes and alcohol, he would have been very sad.

These things were worthless to him.

But here, they were absolute hard currency, something the villagers longed for their entire lives but could not obtain.

It's not that they couldn't obtain them; they could certainly buy them if they gritted their teeth, but they couldn't afford them.

If you can't afford this, it means you can buy it freely without affecting your daily life.

It's clear that baijiu, which costs hundreds or even thousands, is not something ordinary people can enjoy.

The same goes for Huazi.

When they encounter those old smokers who smoke several packs a day, who can endure it?!

Wang Lin had always known that in the past, during holidays, Wang Lins paternal uncle would not even bear to buy a pack of this kind of cigarette; at most, he would buy a pack for about 20 yuan to smoke.

Normally, a pack of Shi Qu would do the trick.

The image of his paternal uncle, who had been so thrifty to support his nephew's education, still lingered in Wang Lin's mind.

Looking at his paternal uncle's expression now, Wang Lin finally felt that the money he earned truly had value.

And the Director Sun behind him, Wang Lin nodded at him.

In the village, he was basically like a local emperor.

Not only were the people in this village working at the factory, but most of the nearby villagers also worked there.

And this factory was not just one factory, but many factories.

To call him 'Director' was to underestimate him.

According to the official title, he should be the chairman of the group.

But the villagers were still accustomed to calling him Director Sun.

Such an influential figure in the local area, yet he was thrilled by a mere nod from Wang Lin.

He leaned closer and said flatteringly, "Mr. Wang, did you just return today? You're back quite early this year!"

Hearing Director Sun call Wang Lin "Mr. Wang."

Wang Lins paternal uncle and Wang Lins paternal aunt both felt a bit awkward.

Although they knew their nephew was capable and successful outside, they instinctively still thought of him as just their nephew.

It wasn't until even a prominent figure like Director Sun showed such an expression that Wang Lins paternal uncle finally understood how remarkable his nephew truly was.

Otherwise, why would Director Sun fawn over two completely unrelated industries?

Wang Lin's industry must have reached a certain level of prominence.

At this time, Wang Lins paternal uncle naturally wouldn't be like some other pedantic and insecure families, coming out to assert parental presence by belittling their child a bit to curry favor with Director Sun.

This practice is very common in rural areas.

Wang Lin didn't feel uncomfortable with this level; his meeting with him today was also out of respect for his paternal uncle, Wang Lins paternal uncle.

"I came back early to see if there was anything I could help with at home. Director Sun, are you free today? Would you like to eat something together later?" Wang Lin said.

Upon hearing this, Director Sun immediately knew that Wang Lin was subtly asking him to leave.

He waved his hands repeatedly and laughed, "No, no need. Mr. Wang has just arrived home; you should reunite with your family."

"Wang Lins paternal uncle, I'll arrange another time to go fishing with you!"

After speaking, he left with a simple smile.

This scene truly shocked both Wang Lins paternal uncle and Wang Lins paternal aunt.

Last year, there wasn't such a terrifying situation, was there?!

After seeing Director Sun walk away, Wang Lins paternal uncle quickly closed the door and asked Wang Lin, "Xiao Lin, your paternal uncle usually doesn't ask about your career, but with Director Sun acting like this, just how big is your business out there?"

Wang Lins paternal aunt also looked curious.

Wang Lin didn't intend to hide it from them.

He thought for a moment and then said, "Hmm... you know about chinas richest man, right?"

"This year, I should be in that position!"

These two sentences made Wang Lins paternal uncle and Wang Lins paternal aunt's heads buzz instantly.

It was truly that kind of instantaneous, roaring sensation in their minds.

What did they hear?

chinas richest man?!

Their nephew?!

A nephew in his twenties, who just graduated from university?

This nephew they had watched grow up?

Wang Lin smiled and said, "Are you surprised? Otherwise, what did you think someone as shrewd as Director Sun would act this way for?"

"His net worth is over a billion!"

Over a billion?!

Although these villagers knew Director Sun was rich, they never imagined he was *that* rich.

No wonder he could also hold a minor official position in the city.

He certainly had connections.

But then again, what about over a billion? Their nephew was now chinas richest man; how much money must that be?

Wang Lins paternal uncle couldn't help but swallow, asking, "What about you?"

Wang Lin thought for a moment and said, "Over 100 billion, I guess. I don't know the exact figure yet; I'm still waiting for the Forbes list to calculate it for me. It's too much trouble to calculate myself!"

It was indeed troublesome.

It was genuinely difficult for Wang Lin to accurately calculate how much money he truly had now.

100 billion!?

The two were dumbfounded.

A long, long time passed.

Wang Lins paternal uncle sat there smoking, and Wang Lins paternal aunt was in the kitchen preparing braised pork.

Both of their heads were still buzzing.

These past two days.

After learning that Wang Lin had returned.

Many city leaders eagerly came here.

They didn't even use various pretexts like inspecting village factories; instead, their goal was clear, heading straight for the core!

Just like this day.

Wang Ran had already returned, sitting outside in a thick cotton coat, scrolling on her phone while basking in the sun.

The journey on Route 318 had greatly improved her experience.

One could only say that the scenery was truly beautiful.

Of course, she also received an earful from Wang Lins paternal aunt: "You get an early winter break, and all you do is run wild outside. Your brother has work, but what do you have? Don't you know to come home early?!"

Wang Ran, however, let it go in one ear and out the other.

She simply ignored it.

But today, seeing a group of middle-aged men with obviously extraordinary temperaments, dressed in administrative jackets, at the entrance, she instantly understood and shouted back into the house, "Brother, someone's looking for you!"

When Wang Lin walked out, a group of people stood outside, yet not a single one dared to enter.

Wang Lin basically knew who they were from their attire.

Before he could speak, the middle-aged man standing at the front smiled and said, "Hello, Mr. Wang Lin, I apologize for this abrupt visit! I am the mayor of Xiangxiang City..."

Wang Ran, who was cracking sunflower seeds nearby, was instantly dumbfounded.

What the heck?

mayor?!

Although she knew her elder brother was amazing, this kind of thing shouldn't be revealed in this manner, should it?

So many people here naturally attracted many nearby villagers to watch.

mayor!?

These two words shocked countless people.

"Holy cow, what are such high-ranking officials doing here in our place?"

"Why even ask? They must be looking for Jian Guo's son."

"It's a pity Jian Guo left early, truly a shame, such a promising son."

"Wang Lins paternal uncle is also a good person, he really raised his nephew so well!"

"Who knew Wang Lin would be so successful that even the mayor would personally visit? How big must his business be?!"

In their eyes, the mayor was the highest authority.

Wang Lin patted the stunned Wang Ran and said, "Come on, let's go back inside. Why are you standing here dumbfounded?"

After speaking, he smiled at the group of people, "Please come in, leaders. It's not good to stand outside."

Inside the house, it was clear that not everyone could fit.

Aside from the mayor and the top few city officials, the rest didn't even have the qualification to enter the house.

Wang Ran hid in the inner room, secretly listening to the conversation outside.

"I truly didn't expect that our Xiangxiang City would have a financial magnate like you!"

The mayor's words used the honorific 'you'.

Wang Lin naturally understood the purpose of his visit.

It was nothing more than two points: money and influence.

Wang Lin could give him both.

His idea was also very simple: if poor, improve oneself; if rich, benefit the world.

He hadn't reached the point of benefiting the whole world, but benefiting his hometown was certainly not a problem.

Moreover, a high-ranking official like the mayor deigning to chat with him was a great show of respect.

Although Wang Lin's current status as chinas richest man was also not low.

Even when facing the leader of Yu Province, he wouldn't consider his status to be inferior.

The two had a friendly conversation under such circumstances.

Outside, however, it had already turned into a lively discussion.

"Holy cow, did you see that Audi car? A whole string of zeros! A true big shot has arrived!"

"Is the Wang family kid that amazing? I heard the mayor went inside?"

"Indeed, the mayor came personally, and Director Sun is accompanying him inside!"

"The Wang family really has a lot of face now. I wonder what kind of smoke is coming from their ancestral grave!"

"From now on, we must maintain a good relationship with Wang Lins paternal uncle!"

"No wonder Director Sun is so impressive; he started going fishing with Wang Lins paternal uncle every day half a year ago. So the root was here all along!"

"I wonder what they're talking about inside; I really want to know!"

Outside, a group of people chatted while cracking sunflower seeds.

Inside, the conversation was also lively.

Especially since Wang Lin was very cooperative; investments of tens of millions or hundreds of millions were just small change.

Of course, Wang Lin also had a condition: the use of this money must be completely transparent and regulated.

Whether it was for road repairs or adding equipment, everything had to be completely open and transparent.

As for how they might skim a profit within that transparency, that was their own ability, and Wang Lin was too lazy to bother with it.

The mayor, on the other hand, had already decided to keep this money centered on Wang Lin's village, focusing on renovating the infrastructure in the vicinity.

After all, the investor's investment needed to be visible to create more opportunities for deeper cooperation in the future!

After this day passed.

There was almost never a moment when there weren't people at the Wang family's doorstep.

One person came today, another came tomorrow.

Wang Lin and Wang Ran didn't bother with any of this, leaving Wang Lins paternal uncle to handle the visitors.

The two of them were responsible for playing in one town today and going to the market in another county tomorrow.

Occasionally, Wang Lin would answer a call and casually direct some operations in the A-share market for Zheng Huan.

When Wang Ran heard him on the phone, she remembered that time during Chinese New Year last year.

"Brother Lin, do you still remember last year, when we were eating at the market and you took that phone call?"

Wang Lin also laughed heartily upon hearing that.

Yes.

In a flash, a year had passed.