CHAPTER 309: CHAPTER 309: A BET BETWEEN 2 BILLIONAIRES

The Yun City Business Conference has ended, and this is just the beginning of today’s madness.

During the subsequent networking session, Lin Fan was surrounded by a tight crowd. These bigwigs from the Yun City political and business circles flocked around Lin Fan like fanboys, all hoping to shake hands with him and establish some connection.

Even though at this time, the stock market value of Mortal Group hadn’t surpassed Yida, in everyone’s eyes, Lin Fan was already the richest man in Yun City.

Seeing this, Wang Hailin couldn’t help but feel a little despondent. Lin Fan was the absolute star of the conference, and compared to him, even Wang Hailin as the richest man seemed diminished.

He Chao, the CEO of Zhongtong Express, sidled up to Wang Hailin with a smile, saying, "Old Wang, with Mr. Lin around, it seems we have to concede to the young. Anyway, my Zhongtong Express is soon to be surpassed by Mortal, let’s see how long you can hold on."

Wang Hailin replied, "Although Mortal’s current market value is still rising, the momentum has slowed, having just broken 100 billion. My Yida Mall’s market value is 180 billion, it looks like it can hold on for some time."

He Chao shook his head and said, "I wouldn’t be so sure."

Wang Hailin was a bit displeased: "Old He, what do you mean by that?"

He Chao smiled and said, "Mr. Lin just announced the chip technology. Once this news is confirmed, what do you think?"

Wang Hailin’s heart skipped a beat and he said, "How can you be sure that Mr. Lin is not exaggerating? A chip technology ahead of TSMC doesn’t seem very reliable to me."

He Chao gave a mysterious smile and said, "We’re all seasoned investors here. In my judgment, Mr. Lin is definitely not wrong. Anyway, I’ve already bought stock in Celestial Aviation, soon you’ll be afraid you can’t buy any."

While Wang Hailin was inclined to buy Celestial Aviation’s stock, he still had some hesitations about it, hence he was indecisive.

What worried him the most was the possibility that Celestial Aviation could be a massive bubble.

Especially after he discovered through his own sources the relationship between Lin Fan and Huaxin, the uncertainty only grew.

If Lin Fan’s so-called 5nm chip technology was fake, the Mortal bubble might burst overnight.

Today, he asked Lin Fan with the intention of clarifying this point.

But Lin Fan’s answer didn’t reassure him; instead, it deepened his concern.

"No worries, I’ll keep watching," said Wang Hailin.

He Chao laughed, "Old Wang, why don’t we take a gamble? Don’t blame me for not reminding you, you might miss the chance. By then, not only might you lose your position as Yun City’s richest, but even your second position could be taken by me."

Wang Hailin smiled without giving a definite answer.

While Wang Hailin and He Chao were discussing the purchase of Celestial Aviation stock, Lin Fan was busy dealing with the crowd’s admiration.

With great effort, Lin Fan managed to free himself, only to be pulled aside by Song Rongmao.

Song Rongmao smiled and said, "Mr. Lin, you are very popular. In all these years of hosting business meetings, this is the first time such a situation has occurred."

Lin Fan sighed slightly and said, "I didn’t expect such enthusiasm. I’m not that great, truly feel ashamed."

Song Rongmao said, "Mr. Lin, there’s no need for modesty. In my opinion, you are absolutely deserving."

Lin Fan said, "Elder Song, you flatter me."

Song Rongmao said, "Mr. Lin, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you. I wonder if you’re free to talk with me privately?"

Lin Fan had planned to visit Lin Dawei in the hospital after the business conference.

However, since Song Rongmao invited him, he couldn’t refuse and said, "No problem."

Then instructed Zhao Jiayi, "Wait for me in the car."

Yun City People’s Hospital.

Lin Dawei was alone in the room. After Lin Fan left, he wandered around the room for a long time. This VIP suite was too luxurious, and it was his first time staying in such a place, he couldn’t bear to close his eyes.

Eventually tired, he lay on the hospital bed and fell asleep.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Dawei was awakened by a knock on the door. He got up and saw a bald middle-aged man come in, wearing a white coat, appearing to be a doctor.

Lin Dawei immediately became a little nervous, "Hello, doctor."

This bald middle-aged man was the deputy dean, Chen Zhenfeng.

Last time, Chen Zhenfeng tried to compete with Lin Fan for this VIP suite, but with Dean Zhou Nanhua backing Lin Fan, Chen Zhenfeng failed.

Chen Zhenfeng held a grudge about this, and when he heard that a patient had already moved into the VIP suite, he came to take a look.

Seeing Lin Dawei, Chen Zhenfeng frowned; Lin Dawei looked just like a country bumpkin, a farmer!

Yet such a person was staying in this VIP suite!

In Chen Zhenfeng’s impression, Lin Fan was nothing more than someone who dressed in cheap clothes, a poor man!

If it weren’t for the dean’s help, Lin Fan couldn’t have competed with him at all.

After probing a bit later, Chen Zhenfeng found out about the relationship between Lin Fan and the dean, discovering that the only reason the dean helped Lin Fan was because Lin Fan amused his grandson.

Upon learning this, Chen Zhenfeng was delighted.

The dean had no real tie with Lin Fan, which put his mind at ease.

This meant the dean couldn’t always and everywhere protect Lin Fan; he could help once, but not a second time!

And today, with the dean away, Chen Zhenfeng saw his chance and decided to come and demand Lin Fan and Lin Dawei to leave again.

"Do you know who I am?" said Chen Zhenfeng condescendingly.

Lin Dawei smiled politely, "I don’t know, doctor, may I know your surname?"

Chen Zhenfeng replied, "I am Chen Zhenfeng, the deputy dean here. Where’s your nephew today? Not here?"

Lin Dawei replied, "He’s away on business. Dean Chen, are you here to help with my treatment? Wonderful, to have the deputy dean check on me, Little Fan must have arranged this specially for me!"

Chen Zhenfeng sneered, "Wishful thinking. Me treat you? I am here to inform you that you cannot stay in this room and need to leave immediately."

Lin Dawei was taken aback, "Can’t stay?"

Chen Zhenfeng nodded, "That’s right, this room wasn’t meant for you. Look at yourself, just a farmer. Don’t you think staying in a room like this is a waste?"

Lin Dawei was stunned; the deputy dean was actually telling him such things!

Already timid by nature, he couldn’t help feeling scared, cautiously saying, "Deputy Dean, it was Little Fan who booked this room for me. Could there be some misunderstanding?"

Chen Zhenfeng said, "There’s no misunderstanding. I am the deputy dean here, and I call the shots. You should pack up now and move to a regular room. I will have a nurse take you there."

Lin Fan was a tough opponent, but Lin Dawei seemed easy to bully. Taking advantage of Lin Fan’s absence to throw Lin Dawei out.

Once settled, even if Lin Fan complained to the dean, the dean would only be able to persuade Lin Fan to comply.

He didn’t believe the dean would turn against his deputy dean for this.

Lin Dawei indeed dared not go against Chen Zhenfeng, unfamiliar as he was with the place, he thought Chen Zhenfeng might be right.

"Alright, I’ll move out,"

Lin Dawei said, then began to pack his things, ready to leave the VIP suite.

Just at that moment,

there was a sudden knock on the door.

A well-dressed person came in.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Lin, Lin Fan’s uncle?" this person asked respectfully to Lin Dawei.

Lin Dawei replied, "I am. Who might you be?"

This person said, "Mr. Lin, finally I have met you. I am Chen Ming, the president of HSBC, and I came specially to visit Mr. Lin."

Following which, surprisingly, a group of people trickled in, all of them heavyweight figures in the business world!

One after another, they entered, showing great respect for Lin Dawei, each taking turns to bow.

"I am Xiao Jian, the general manager for Huaxia District at Volkswagen, greetings to Mr. Lin!"

"I am Li Dachun, the chairman of Life Insurance, greetings to Mr. Lin!"

"I am..."

The corporate leaders each introduced themselves.

Nearby, Chen Zhenfeng was dumbfounded at the sight.