Soon after, the three of them drove to Lin Investment Company.
Unlike the main Lin Group headquarters, this subsidiary occupied a single rented floor in a nearby commercial district. It was a relatively young venture, established less than two years ago, with fewer than a hundred employees and about ten billion in total managed funds — modest by Lin Group standards.
A testing ground.A launchpad for future growth.
For Alex Lin, however, this place was far more than that.
Stepping into the building, he looked around with a calm yet emotional expression.
I'm back.
In his previous life, everything began here.From this place, he built a trillion-dollar empire.With wealth and influence, he crushed countless protagonists and villains, standing at the peak.
This time, he would rise faster.And reach even higher.
Behind him, Ethan Ye followed silently, cold determination in his eyes.
This is where the demon rises.
In his past life, Alex Lin had grown into a giant before anyone noticed — sweeping across every sector, destroying Ethan's businesses, power, and pride, banishing him like a dog.
Not again.This time, I will break your wings. I will make you kneel.
Warm Welcome
The employees had formed a neat line at the entrance.
"Vice President Lin, welcome!"
Introductions, greetings, polite flattery — everything proceeded smoothly.After all, he was the Lin Group heir. No one dared obstruct him.
Once the formalities ended, Alex returned to his new office, deep in thought.
The company controlled one billion in active funds.Originally, the president and two vice presidents each managed three hundred million, leaving a remaining hundred million as reserve capital.
That hundred million now belonged to him — training funds, essentially.
If he performed well, more capital would flow to him.If he didn't… it would stay as it was.
Ordinary beginnings — but not for him.
I need a breakthrough. I didn't return just to earn modest gains.He needed explosive growth to build momentum — before the protagonists moved.
And after rebirth, his "wish" ability had changed.Previously, foreknowledge and manipulation had brought him advantages.But now his wish ensured his enemies suffered double consequences.
Meaning — if he followed the same path as before, he might indirectly benefit them.Especially with both protagonists behaving unusually — particularly Ethan Ye, who now served as his bodyguard instead of joining his destined heroine and company.
Something is different. I need to be careful.
Investment Planning
Rachel Liu entered with documents stacked in her arms.
"You currently only control a hundred million. That's too small for large projects. So, I recommend beginning with securities — bonds and stable stocks. This will help you build familiarity with the market quickly."
She placed the folder in front of him.
"These options are high-quality, secure, low-risk assets. Take a look."
Alex scanned them.
The picks were steady, safe — and utterly slow.
She was doing her job well — but he had far bolder ambitions.
I'm not here to earn a few percent. I'm here to build an empire.
He set the papers down and turned toward Ethan, who sat quietly nearby.
"Brother Ethan, what do you think?"Alex smiled warmly. "I'm about to begin investing, but haven't chosen where. Any suggestions?"
Ethan, caught off-guard, stiffened.
Why ask me?
Rachel raised an eyebrow, also curious — what could a bodyguard possibly know about investments?
Alex leaned forward eagerly.
"Speak freely. I value your thoughts."