Chapter 60: A Birthday Invitation from an Elder

When it came to MP3 players, Huang Feiyang intended to start a price war with the major brands.

His strategy was to target the low-end market.

Only by doing so could he carve out a bloody path to survival.

As for MP4 players?

Naturally, they would cover the high-end, mid-range, and low-end markets simultaneously!

Of course!

Prior to that, he was also planning to acquire all related patents and technologies!

Monopoly was the most lucrative business of all!

The MP4 functionality previously introduced by FY Technology was merely a gimmick.

When compared to professional MP4 players, it truly could not be mentioned in the same breath.

The phone call between the two lasted for over an hour.

By the time the call concluded, Chen Xiruo, the ice-queen beauty, had fallen asleep nestled in Huang Feiyang's arms.

Looking down at the ice-beauty in his arms, a smile spread across Huang Feiyang's face.

Deep inside, a wave of profound emotion washed over him.

Never did he expect that the untouchable moonlight of his past life—

the stunning beauty who had always remained indifferent to the opposite sex and entirely devoted to her studies and scientific research—would ultimately become his own.

Just thinking about it filled Huang Feiyang with a sense of pride and a smug satisfaction.

Gently carrying Chen Xiruo back to her bedroom, Huang Feiyang went back downstairs.

After reviewing various financial reports, he placed a call to Jess.

He wanted to check on the progress of the negotiations with the American internet and tech companies that had caught his interest.

Had Future successfully secured a controlling stake in any of them?

Had they purchased stock or angel shares in any company?

Or perhaps, had they successfully acquired any enterprise outright?

"BOSS!"

"Our team is currently in active negotiations with them!"

"Based on the current pace, we expect to have a satisfactory outcome within three to six months!"

Jess blurted out without hesitation.

"Good!"

Hearing Jess's words, a smile appeared on Huang Feiyang's face.

"If funds run short, remember to come to me!"

He added immediately afterward.

After all, his overseas accounts held over eight billion US dollars in colossal capital.

Huang Feiyang intended to deploy every penny of this sum to maximize his returns!

Future Network was envisioned by Huang Feiyang as the blood-transfusion machine for his commercial empire.

As for FY Technology, self-sufficiency would suffice for now.

After all, it was tasked with chip research and development, along with various other scientific endeavors.

Speaking of Future Network, one could not ignore the revenues it had generated during this period.

Following the announcement by *The Legend* that the top ten players in the game rankings would receive cash rewards ranging from ten thousand to one hundred thousand yuan sequentially,

coupled with the fact that in-game items could now be freely traded on Ali,

its daily top-up revenue had been soaring to new heights day after day.

In reality, the amount deposited by any single player was not astronomical in this era.

However, the sheer volume of players made all the difference!

Moreover, driven by the temptation of the cash prizes and the convenience of selling items, numerous people chose to purchase various items to enhance their strength.

"Understood!"

Jess acknowledged upon hearing Huang Feiyang's instruction.

At the same time, growing curiosity stirred within him.

Earlier, that fellow George had followed the boss's advice to short stock indices and made tens of millions of dollars.

Just how much had the boss himself pocketed?

Not long ago, the boss had injected one billion US dollars into Future.

Yet now, judging by the boss's tone, he still possessed massive amounts of capital at his disposal?

Tsk, tsk, tsk!

"BOSS, do you think we at Future should set up a dedicated team to study the Chinese stock market?"

Finally, Jess asked tentatively.

In his view, the Chinese financial market would undoubtedly hold a pivotal position in the future.

Perhaps Future could establish an early foothold there.

"Better not!"

Hearing Jess's suggestion, Huang Feiyang broke out in a cold sweat.

The mere thought of China's A-share market gave him a headache.

Even though he had worked in the financial industry in his past life,

the index stubbornly hovering around the 3,000-point mark for over a decade was truly humbling!

In the future, he might purchase some A-share stocks based on his memory.

However, making it a primary strategic focus? That was out of the question!

"..."

Huang Feiyang's reply caught Jess somewhat off guard.

Concurrently, a murmur of doubt arose in his mind.

The boss seemed rather unimpressed by this future colossal financial market?

How strange!

After chatting for a while longer, the two finally hung up the phone.

...
At noon, Yang Yiyi returned.

One had to admit that after her studies over the past few days, she had made quite significant progress.

As soon as she returned, she busied herself in the kitchen.

By lunchtime, she had prepared four dishes and one soup!

The soup was one of the classic soups in Cantonese cuisine:
carrot, pork rib, and corn soup!

As for the dishes, they included blanched choy sum, fish-flavored eggplant, shredded pork with green peppers, and a spicy hotpot-style assorted meat dish (*maoxuewang*).

"How is it?"

"Is it decent?"

Standing in front of the dining table, Yang Yiyi looked at Huang Feiyang with expectant eyes.

Then, she cast a modest and inquiring glance toward Chen Xiruo.

"Not bad!"

Nodding gently, Huang Feiyang replied with a smile.

"The soup is delicious!"

"The dishes are great too!"

Beside him, Chen Xiruo also gave a thumbs-up.

"Heehee!"

Their responses brought a radiant smile to Yang Yiyi's face.

Shortly after, the three of them began eating while chatting and laughing.

As Yang Yiyi brought up a certain topic, Huang Feiyang froze.

Chen Xiruo also paused slightly.

Next Wednesday was the birthday of Yang Yiyi's maternal grandfather.

The elderly gentleman had actually issued an invitation to Huang Feiyang.

Furthermore, Yang Yiyi's paternal grandfather was expected to make a low-profile appearance as well.

The old man also wished to take this opportunity to meet Huang Feiyang.

With that, Yang Yiyi pulled an invitation card from her handbag and handed it to Huang Feiyang.

"I will definitely be there!"

Taking the invitation, Huang Feiyang smiled.

At the same time, inner speculations stirred quietly within him.

What on earth could Yiyi's grandfather want with him?

And inviting a junior like him to her maternal grandfather's birthday banquet felt rather intriguing!

"It's a deal then!"

Yang Yiyi blinked and said.

"Mm!"

Amused by her expression, Huang Feiyang nodded once more.

"Sister Ruoruo!"

"Will you come with me as well?"

Afterward, Yang Yiyi tugged at Chen Xiruo's hand and pleaded coquettishly.

"I think I'll pass!"

"I don't like bustling crowds! Besides, apart from you, I'm not familiar with your relatives at all!"

Shaking her head gently, Chen Xiruo smiled.

Following that, she cast a subtle, meaningful glare at Huang Feiyang.

That look seemed loaded with hidden implications.

Was it a warning, or perhaps a hint of jealousy?

Indeed!

Truth be told, Chen Xiruo still harbored a trace of anxiety deep inside.

She worried that Yang Yiyi's grandfather might personally propose a political marriage between Huang Feiyang and Yang Yiyi.

If this guy were to agree, what would become of her?

"Alright then!"

Nodding in disappointment, Yang Yiyi said.

Catching Chen Xiruo's gaze, Huang Feiyang wore an expression of utter innocence.

Instantly, he shot a reassuring look back at Chen Xiruo.

It wasn't difficult for him to guess what was on her mind at this very moment.