Chapter 928: Chapter 237: Preparations Before Entering the North American Market, Start of School (Career)

In the evening, after saying goodbye to Shang Wanjun, Xu Lin returned to his rented place to work on his own matters.

Xu Lin currently has quite a lot on his plate.

As his business continues to expand, the matters he needs to address also increase.

Moreover, he is still working alone; there’s no one who can assist him.

His programming skills have reached a level where currently only he can execute them globally, and hiring programmers is currently unattainable, at least for now.

After taking a shower, Xu Lin turned on his computer.

Contacted Tilin.

Video call. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Huaxia time 10 PM, which is 10 AM in New York.

It’s daytime on the other end, so Xu Lin quickly got in touch with Tilin.

"Scientist, long time no see!"

Tilin was in an office, a floor-to-ceiling window behind her showcasing skyscrapers outside.

Tilin: "Appear for no reason at the Temple of Three Treasures, I wonder what brings you to me?"

"March is coming up. Regarding the matter I mentioned to you before, I need you to help me purchase ten thousand servers of this specification in North America."

Xu Lin sent her the model and detailed specifications of the servers separately.

To finalize this server deal, it’ll take no less than ten days, so Xu Lin contacted her in advance, not wanting to delay too long.

Tilin: "Okay."

There are many server models; Xu Lin needs physical servers this time, with one costing nearly a hundred thousand US dollars. Though this is relatively cheaper, some servers cost over a million US dollars each. Purchasing ten thousand would cost over ten billion dollars, which Xu Lin cannot afford.

Renting cloud service servers is the most cost-effective, but Xu Lin plans to expand into North America, and since he’s operating under the US’s watchful eye, he cannot rent cloud servers; otherwise, he might get embroiled.

This time, purchasing ten thousand servers costs about seventy billion RMB, quite reasonable.

Xu Lin: "Tomorrow, go discuss with the NVIDIA service providers. Once settled, I’ll transfer the funds to you."

"It’s a substantial amount. Can you get the money out of your country?"

"I have special channels; no need to worry."

"Okay."

"Once finalized, where should the servers be delivered?"

"I know other experts, so I’ll have them manage the export. Just help me place the order."

Xu Lin chatted briefly with her.

Then, Xu Lin contacted Li Yongsheng because the servers would be located at the underground base on Moon Island. Hence, power, network assurance, and connecting to the suboceanic cable needed to be addressed.

Server placement on Moon Island, Hawaii waters, but the game operates in North America, technically needs a guarantee.

Xu Lin’s requirement: complete within a month.

After that, Xu Lin contacted Fernando, also in advance, to request his assistance in secretly transporting ten thousand servers out of North America.

"Xu, plotting something big?"

"Just expanding the business, not a big deal. How about a billion-dollar reward?"

"Rest assured, I’ll help you get them out; men like you make it worthwhile to cooperate."

Fernando knows Xu Lin is Young Master Xu, has been following him, aware that he developed a game now catching the whole Western world’s attention.

"Okay, thanks."

Tilin, Li Yongsheng, and Fernando, an all-encompassing service.

Xu Lin only has these few connections abroad.

Tilin comes from a pure-blooded Southern family, convenient for North American operations.

Fernando is a businessman straddling the line between light and darkness; for a fee, he executes tasks efficiently and reliably.

Though Li Yongsheng may not be as formidable as the other two, offering him payments yields unexpected efficiency; after all, few Shen or blacks don’t dabble in some form abroad.

"March, North America expansion!"

Xu Lin felt a surge of excitement.

The next day arrived.

Xu Lin reached Jiangdu’s tax bureau in the morning.

Met with the top person there.

It’s not that Xu Lin’s taxes are excessively high, it’s just his background is significant.

Xu Lin first called Chi Linyue’s father; the subsequent call came from the Capital City.

Thus, Xu Lin met the person in charge, the only one there.

Young Master Xu came to pay taxes.

Because internationally, Young Master Xu is being sought everywhere, his existence seems to have become confidential, even domestic big shots don’t know his specific identity or appearance.

In short, it’s currently a secrecy phase.

The tax payment process was swift, thanks to numerous tax deductions, Xu Lin only paid less than thirty billion.

A day later, news from Tilin arrived.

She mentioned the server deal went through, and since Xu Lin bought all ten thousand at once, the price per server could be lowered to eighty-five thousand dollars.

Ten thousand servers cost 8.5 billion dollars, slightly more than 60 billion RMB.

Xu Lin transferred the funds via special channels prepared beforehand, then directly to her.

"Your speed in transferring money is so fast?"

Tilin was visibly surprised to quickly receive the transfer, 8.5 billion dollars equivalent to slightly over 60 billion RMB, a colossal sum anywhere.

But Xu Lin swiftly transferred it so promptly.

"Without skills, how to execute secretive actions?"

"Next, I’ll lead you through the most lucrative business ever, far surpassing pharmaceutical and arms trade profits."

"Scientist, are you giving me false hopes?"

"Not exactly false hopes, but you’ll tangibly partake in this pie."

"Then I look forward to it!"

"Once the servers are obtained, rent a space to store them, just communicate the address to me."

"Okay, love you, scientist!"

In the time before the semester starts, Xu Lin mostly worked at the rented place, hardly stepping outside.