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Peace Out!
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The next day was Saturday, and Lin BaoCheng went to Galaxy Games.
Though it was Saturday, the factory was still operating. In those days, factories in Hong Kong never followed a five‑day, eight‑hour schedule. Having even one day off per week was considered fortunate.
Lin did not act differently from the norm. His factory followed the same system as others, though wages and benefits were slightly better.
By now, Galaxy Games' factory complex was fully completed. Only part of the later‑built facilities had arcade production lines installed; the rest were idle until the game console's R&D was finished.
Since he rarely visited, Lin toured the factory with Liu YiHui and other managers.
Liu reported: "Chairman Lin, if we run at full capacity, we can assemble 1,200 arcade machines per day — 36,000 per month. That's enough to meet orders on time."
Both Hong Kong Blocks and Pac‑Man were selling well, but overseas distributors didn't all demand shipments at once. Orders could be staggered. Current capacity was sufficient, with surplus left over.
"As long as orders are met on time, that's good," Lin nodded. He asked: "What about Donkey Kong production?"
Liu replied: "Currently 500 units per day, stored as inventory. Once distributors confirm popularity, we'll adjust output."
Lin agreed. Unless he saw flaws, he rarely interfered with subordinates' decisions.
Donkey Kong had finished development a week earlier. With two hit games already, the company aimed to charge higher licensing fees and sell machines at higher prices. Confident and well‑funded, they shipped test units to major distributors worldwide for two weeks of trial operation.
To ensure accurate reporting, Galaxy Games sent staff to monitor results in all countries except the U.S. and Japan, where subsidiaries handled it.
Around 10:20 a.m., bodyguard Chen YaoXian informed Lin that his scheduled visitors had arrived.
Lin ended the inspection, sent managers back to work, and went to the gate to greet them.
"President Wang, President Li — long time no see!" "Indeed, Mr. Lin!"
He shook hands with Wang YiPing and Li FuQuan. They hadn't met in months.
Lin led them to his office. Wang had called the day before to arrange the visit.
After some small talk, Wang got to the point: "Mr. Lin, this year the authorities plan to formally invite several well‑known Hong Kong figures to Beijing, to witness the changes and show our sincerity. You are a rising star in business. We hope you will join. What do you think?"
Before Lin could reply, Li added: "Please rest assured, Mr. Lin. Wealth is not the criterion. Even if someone's fortune shrinks, as long as they have patriotic spirit, we welcome them."
Indeed, negative news surrounded Lin and Hutchison. After yesterday's close, Hutchison's market cap had fallen to HK$1.2 billion — half its former value. Lin's fortune had shrunk drastically.
But Wang and Li deliberately came now, to show support. They wanted Lin to know he was valued as a patriotic entrepreneur, regardless of financial setbacks.
"Thank you both. I'd be honored to go," Lin replied warmly. He recognized their gesture as timely encouragement. He didn't need it, but it was heartening.
Still, he knew reality: in reform‑era China, a billionaire was far more useful and welcomed than a modestly wealthy celebrity.
He asked: "When is the trip planned? I'm handling matters in Hong Kong, then must go to Los Angeles. My return date is uncertain."
"We're delighted you accept. You will be warmly received," Wang said. "Tentatively September, though exact timing isn't fixed."
"September?" Lin nodded. "No problem. Just notify me in advance so I can arrange my schedule."
"Of course," Wang promised.
Lin looked forward to the Beijing trip. He knew China wasn't yet open for business, and profits were limited. But he was eager to see the country firsthand.
In his previous life, born close to 2000, he had only read or watched depictions of the 1980s and 1990s. Now he could witness it himself.
After chatting a while longer, Wang and Li departed.
Lin escorted them out, then left Galaxy Games himself — heading to Asia Television.