Chapter 13: A Warm Scene

Next, Lin Haoran planned to make his move in the stock market, but his actions had to be silent and stealthy to prevent anyone from peering into his meticulously laid plans and strategies.

He knew the importance of secrecy and had long decided to advance his investment plans in secret without drawing attention.

Therefore, finding a stock trader with extremely high loyalty became Lin Haoran's urgent need.

Through his research on his "Golden Finger" during this period, he had deeply realized that the most effective way to increase loyalty was to bestow generosity upon subordinates, thereby stimulating their inner sense of gratitude.

As the ancients said, "A drop of kindness should be repaid with a flowing spring!"

Especially when encountering someone like Su Zhixue, who was facing insurmountable difficulties, Lin Haoran's timely appearance and helping hand to resolve his troubles would undoubtedly touch the man's heart deeply.

At such a critical moment, as long as Su Zhixue's character was reliable, Lin Haoran could easily deepen their relationship through this act of kindness and significantly increase his loyalty.

On his way to the Wan'an Group, Lin Haoran had already formed a plan to find a loyal subordinate here.

He possessed a Golden Finger that allowed him to see loyalty progress bars. If Su Zhixue's loyalty remained low even after his generous assistance, he would naturally abandon him and choose the next person.

However, he never expected that it would reach 100% loyalty directly.

This indeed greatly surprised Lin Haoran, completely exceeding his expectations.

Originally, he thought he would be satisfied with a loyalty level of eighty or ninety.

But regardless, this was good news for him, wasn't it?

With 100% loyalty, there would certainly be no betrayal.

His subsequent actions in the stock market would no longer fear being leaked.

"Mhm, prepare yourself first. You don't need to worry too much about things at Wan'an Group; I will go upstairs to talk to my father about it later. Starting tomorrow, you will officially work for me. You don't need to come to the company tomorrow morning at 8:30; just meet me directly at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange," Lin Haoran said with a smile, patting Su Zhixue on the shoulder.

As a low-level employee of a department, if Lin Haoran wanted to deploy him, his father, Lin Wan'an, naturally would not refuse; it was a trivial matter.

After leaving the Securities Business Department, Lin Haoran went to the Chairman's office once more.

When he mentioned this to his father, as expected, he agreed without a second thought and immediately made a phone call to Director Dai of the Securities Business Department.

"Haoran, what exactly are your intentions in looking for a stock trader? The Hong Kong stock market is unpredictable and treacherous; it is no child's play, and the risks involved cannot be underestimated."

Despite having already agreed in his heart, Lin Wan'an could not hide his curiosity and asked his son with concern.

"Daddy, you know that I majored in Business Management at University College London. Now that I have returned to Hong Kong to work, it is inevitable that I will deal with the stock market in the future. Therefore, I want to understand the Hong Kong market trends in advance. With the assistance of such a stock trader, I can grasp market dynamics faster and make full preparations for future business decisions."

Lin Haoran skillfully avoided a direct answer, responding to his father's inquiry with a vague yet reasonable excuse.

Hearing Lin Haoran's response, Lin Wan'an did not press the issue further.

"I'm preparing to head back. Why don't you ride in my car and go home together?" Lin Wan'an looked at Lin Haoran and asked.

"No, Daddy, I have some matters to handle tomorrow morning, so I plan to drive myself back tonight for convenience," Lin Haoran declined his father's suggestion.

"Mhm, that's fine. Then you should go back and rest early. Your mommy nags me every day, worrying that you are too busy with work and neglecting your health," Lin Wan'an nodded gently, his eyes full of affection for his son.

After merging the memories of two lifetimes, Lin Haoran had long realized that his parents in this life doted on him immensely, especially his mother, whose meticulous care made him feel deeply warmed.

Even his two elder sisters, who had already married, cared for him deeply, their affection undiminished.

Living in such a family surrounded by love, his heart was filled with gratitude and happiness.

Unfortunately, the actions of his eldest brother had disrupted the harmony of this family. His secret machinations made Lin Haoran realize that this family was not as harmonious as it appeared on the surface.

Truly, a single rotten seed had spoiled the whole pot of porridge.

The Lin family villa was located near Deep Water Bay. Nestled between mountains and the sea, it boasted beautiful scenery and a unique natural environment. Adjacent to Repulse Bay, it was one of Hong Kong's most prestigious luxury residential areas.

Hong Kong tycoons like the "Ship King" and Li Jia Cheng resided in this villa area.

In the evening, after exiting the Wan'an Group building, Lin Haoran first arranged for the brothers Li Weiguo and Li Weidong to stay at a hotel near Causeway Bay before driving home alone.

Upon returning to the Lin villa, Lin Haoran found his father's car already parked in the driveway. Without thinking much of it, he parked his Mercedes next to his father's Rolls-Royce.

Just as he stepped out of the car, a sharp-eyed maid came forward, greeting him respectfully with a smile: "Young Master, you're back. Dinner is ready; the Master and Madam are waiting for you to dine together."

Lin Haoran nodded and stepped into the spacious and bright hall of the villa. As the maid had said, his parents were already seated at the elegantly decorated dining table, which was filled with delicious dishes clearly prepared specifically to welcome his return.

Seeing this scene, a warm current surged in Lin Haoran's heart. He walked quickly to the table to share this warm family time with his parents.

"Haoran, come and sit quickly. There are a few more exquisite side dishes being prepared in the kitchen. Mommy will go get you a bowl of rice right now," Lin's mother's face instantly bloomed with a joyful smile the moment she saw him enter.

Compared to his father, whose health was declining, Lin's mother, though over sixty, appeared much more robust and healthy.

In his memory, Lin's mother was a kind and smiling person.

However, as time passed, Lin Haoran's two sisters had successively entered the halls of marriage, and his eldest brother Lin Haoning's family had also chosen to move out and establish their own household.

This series of changes had caused this once laughter-filled villa to gradually become quiet.

Although Lin's mother remained strong, the smile that usually graced her lips seemed to have diminished, replaced by a faint loneliness and a longing for the days of family reunions.

"Mommy, I will come back to accompany you more often whenever I have time," Lin Haoran walked to his mother's side, gently holding her hand, his eyes full of tenderness as he spoke with a smile.

"And Daddy, your health is not what it used to be. Please don't overwork yourself. There are professional managers in the company who will handle things in an orderly manner. You should rest more and take care of your health, rather than intervening in everything."

While gently holding his mother's hand, Lin Haoran turned to look at his father sitting nearby, his eyes full of concern and seriousness.

"Alright, Haoran, I'll listen to you and take care of my health," a flash of gratification and emotion crossed his father's eyes as he patted Lin Haoran's shoulder lightly.

"My son has truly grown up," Lin's mother said, weeping with joy.