Chapter 1
The Curious Case of the Financial Genius and the Shipping Tycoon System Activated!

Eagle Sauce, New York!

Outside the Hilton Hotel, luxury cars gathered, revealing a multitude of affluent tycoons, celebrities, and politicians, all adorned in dazzling attire.

The reason for attracting so many high-society figures tonight was the 80th birthday of the patriarch of the Rockefeller family, the Rockefeller family foundation.

The Rockefeller family, undeniably the most renowned financial conglomerate in Eagle Sauce.

Their influence extended across numerous industries, including military, oil, and finance, wielding a remarkable impact on the world.

Within the banquet hall, numerous individuals engaged in conversations, recognizing the opportunity to cultivate valuable connections.

Furthermore, countless business deals were forged amidst the laughter and chatter of these wealthy individuals.

"John, who's that young man?."

A gentleman in his fifties or sixties, his gaze fixed on a figure within the crowd.

John, addressed by his friend, followed his gaze and his eyes lit up.

Instantly, he realized who his friend was referring to, primarily because the individual stood out so prominently.

The man possessed unparalleled handsome features, sporting a head of thick, raven hair. His sculpted, deep-set features formed a strikingly handsome face, exuding an aura of dominance.

His presence evoked imagery of a tiger on the savanna, poised to pounce on its prey, radiating an aura of danger.

"You're talking about Ye, right?"

"He's a genius, a hot commodity in Wall Street these days."

"By the way, Ye is also from Hong Kong."

John launched into a stream of conversation, observing the young man with an appreciative gaze.

He then recounted the young man's exploits, starting with his arrival in Eagle Sauce for his studies a few years back.

Within just six months of his arrival, he had amassed two million US dollars through the stock market.

A year ago, he established Star Sea Investments.

Star Sea Investments navigated the stock market, consistently generating substantial profits with every move.

The stock market seemed to be their personal moneybag, and their most recent accomplishment was particularly impressive, yielding a hundred million US dollars.

Upon hearing John's narration, the elderly gentleman's pupils constricted. A hundred million US dollars, equivalent to over seven hundred million Hong Kong dollars.

Even for him, seven hundred million Hong Kong dollars wasn't a trivial sum.

Furthermore, the young man appeared to be in his early twenties.

And he was actually from Hong Kong, a fellow countryman.

Capable individuals, regardless of their destination, receive recognition and admiration.

The ability to attend this banquet implied that this elderly gentleman was no ordinary figure.

He was the wealthiest individual in Hong Kong, and the world's shipping tycoon.

He held considerable influence within the Chinese community.

"How old is he?."

Bao Yu Gang, observing the young man surrounded by numerous tycoons, inquired with curiosity.

"He's 20 this year, a Harvard student."

"He's also Professor Lawrence's student."

"What do you think, should I introduce you to him?."

John nodded, a smile gracing his lips as he looked at Bao Yu Gang.

"Alright, I'd like to meet this financial prodigy myself."

Bao Yu Gang nodded in agreement, chuckling. In this era, obtaining a university degree was a remarkable achievement.

Attending Harvard was even more remarkable, and to be admitted to Harvard with special dispensation made them truly exceptional.

Lawrence, of course, was a renowned economist.

The two of them, clutching their wine glasses, approached the young man.

Ye Hao Chen, engaged in a conversation with several financial institution bigwigs, noticed the arrival of Bao Yu Gang and John.

"Ye, long time no see, you look even more handsome."

"By the way, let me introduce a friend to you."

John exchanged greetings with the others present, then turned to Ye Hao Chen with a smile.

"Thank you, John. I know Bao, the shipping tycoon."

"Bao, it's an honor to meet you."

Ye Hao Chen reciprocated the smile, then turned to Bao Yu Gang.

As a Hong Kong native, he was naturally aware of this prominent Chinese tycoon.

He was a time traveler, a young financial titan in his previous life, a wealthy tycoon with a net worth exceeding a hundred million.

Unbeknownst to him, after a celebratory feast with his company, he consumed too much alcohol and awoke in a different world after falling asleep.

He arrived in this parallel world, a world intertwined with countless films and television shows.

Apart from that, everything else remained unchanged, except for the presence of various figures from film and television.

He exhibited extraordinary talent from a young age, continuously skipping grades.

At the age of 17, he was specially admitted to prestigious universities like Harvard.

Ultimately, he chose Harvard, as it was his alma mater in his previous life.

Drawing upon his past life's memories, he began to make his mark on the stock market.

He started with a capital of five hundred thousand US dollars, turning it into six million US dollars in the stock market.

He continued his winning streak, culminating in a recent gain of one hundred million US dollars.

He had an unblemished record, earning the title of "Financial Prodigy" on Wall Street.

He became the darling of numerous capitals and institutions.

At nineteen years old, his net worth exceeded one hundred million US dollars, a significant feat even in his previous life, let alone in the 1980s.

As for his identity, he was the second son of the Ye family in Hong Kong.

The Ye family was not a prominent clan, but they possessed a respectable amount of assets.

His father had emigrated from mainland China to Hong Kong and built his initial fortune through textile spinning.

In recent years, he had ventured into food and electrical appliances businesses at Ye Hao Chen's suggestion.

They might not have tens of billions, but several billions was definitely within reach.

Currently, Ye Hao Chen's father and older sister managed the family business.

"Mr. Ye, nice to meet you."

"I didn't expect Hong Kong to produce such a young and brilliant talent."

Bao Yu Gang shook hands with Ye Hao Chen, a warm smile gracing his face.

"I can't compare to you, just small-scale operations."

Ye Hao Chen humbly shook his head, this man possessed a net worth of a hundred billion.

Bao Yu Gang nodded inwardly, impressed by his humility, maturity, and lack of arrogance despite his early success.

Observing the two engaging in conversation, others exchanged greetings with Bao Yu Gang and discreetly withdrew.

Through their conversation, Bao Yu Gang learned about Ye Hao Chen's identity.

This revelation surprised him even more because he had heard of the Ye family.

Specifically, Ye's food company, he had met the chairman of Ye's company at a banquet.

He never imagined that Ye, the chairman, was Ye Hao Chen's father.

He had a hunch that the Ye family's development was likely inseparable from Ye Hao Chen.

During their conversation, he discovered that this young man possessed a wide range of knowledge and a vast reservoir of information.

"Hao Chen, after graduation, are you planning to return to Hong Kong for development or stay in Eagle Sauce?."

Bao Yu Gang set down his wine glass and looked at Ye Hao Chen with a smile.

"Ding, God-Level Recruitment System activated."

"A new player package is awarded."

"Rewarding one recruitment opportunity..."

A mechanical voice suddenly reverberated in Ye Hao Chen's mind.

Ye Hao Chen was slightly taken aback, a system?.

He had read numerous novels in his previous life, so he was well-versed in the concept of systems.

Damn it, this system only activated now.

Even without a system, he could achieve great things, but who would turn down a golden finger?.

The God-Level Recruitment System was straightforward; it allowed him to recruit individuals from various worlds.

The recruitment process was simple: using money to exchange for recruitment points.

Another method involved completing tasks.

Recruitments were categorized into several tiers: D-tier, C-tier, B-tier, A-tier, S-tier, and SS-tier.

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