Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

The days passed so leisurely.

Meng Chuan's daily life is very simple:

I exercise in the morning and handle some necessary work in the afternoon.

Most of the time, it was due to being forced to approve the flow of funds and being compelled to listen to project reports.

Because for every expenditure, Zhan Qi, Feng Chenchen, and even Huang Lao had to report to Meng Chuan.

Meng Chuan didn't care about these things at all; most of the time, he just went through the motions and then gave perfunctory replies.

Perhaps some startups are drawn to Meng Chuan's fund.

Some companies are not even competitive.

But Meng Chuan still approved the funding.

Because of regulations, these funds cannot end up in individuals' pockets.

As long as it's used to start a company, it doesn't matter even if you know it will fail.

The establishment of a company will inevitably lead to employment and drive the improvement of the industrial chain.

Therefore, Meng Chuan doesn't care whether a startup has potential.

As long as you dare to come, Meng Chuan dares to pay.

In the afternoon, it was Meng Chuan's free time.

Either read a book, or go for a walk in the nearby mountains with Liu Qian to relax.

There's absolutely no need to worry about the company's development.

Because many important departments in all of Meng Chuan's companies were infiltrated by members of the Green Gang.

These talented individuals are like a sophisticated machine, ensuring the company always operates at high efficiency.

The Entrepreneurship Dream City has incubated hundreds of successful companies and created jobs for hundreds of thousands of people.

Infrastructure projects are progressing steadily, with hydropower stations rising one after another and high-speed rail lines extending continuously.

High-tech companies are reporting frequent successes, repeatedly making international news headlines.

Some people advised Meng Chuan to take advantage of the situation to expand his influence and even enter politics, but he refused them all.

"I'm used to being lazy and can't stand those constraints."

He always says that.

In fact, Meng Chuan knew very well that with his wealth and power, any excessive exposure could attract unnecessary trouble.

Keeping a low profile and working quietly is the way to long-term success.

By the summer of 2021, the RR virus had been largely eradicated, and the global economy was fully recovering.

However, the peaceful days did not last long.

In late November 2021, a breaking news story shocked the world—

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia suddenly escalated, and the flames of war spread rapidly.

Television broadcasts footage from the front lines daily, international oil and grain prices fluctuate wildly, and the stock market is in chaos.

Liu Qian watched the news and couldn't help but feel worried:

"Will this war affect us?"

Meng Chuan shook his head:

"There will definitely be an impact, but it won't be too big. Our Dragon Kingdom has a high energy self-sufficiency rate and sufficient food reserves. As long as we don't cause chaos, there won't be any major problems."

Meng Chuan paused, then added:

"Moreover, this is also an opportunity. Russia, under Western sanctions, will certainly strengthen its cooperation with us; the energy shortage in Europe presents a perfect opportunity for our new energy technologies to be put to use."

Sure enough, not long after, energy companies from Russia came to them.

We hope to strengthen cooperation on oil and gas pipelines.

Several countries in Oregon have also extended invitations to Monchuan's new energy company, hoping to introduce photovoltaic, wind power equipment and energy storage technologies.

Meng Chuan seized these opportunities and, through a series of collaborations, not only stabilized the energy supply but also opened up the new energy market in Ouzhou.

One of his photovoltaic companies even built a factory in Italy, becoming the largest photovoltaic module supplier in the country.

Time slipped by in a mix of busyness and tranquility, and before we knew it, it was the end of 2023.

The world order has undergone many changes in the past two years.

The conflict between the two countries has reached a stalemate, inflation in the United States remains high, and the economy in North America continues to slump.

Meanwhile, China is developing steadily and has become a major engine of global economic growth.

Just then, another bombshell dropped from across the ocean – Trump announced that he would run for president again.

Even more surprisingly, Elon Ma also expressed his support for Trump through social media.

In recent years, Meng Chuan's funds have had an impact.

And with the help of the Green Gang's network of connections.

With various subsidies and policy support, Elon Ma's rocket company began to make rapid progress.

Elon Ma's influence in the United States is now absolutely enormous.

Elon Musk's announcement of his support for Trump immediately attracted global attention.

Elon Ma, as the publicly acknowledged richest man, owns numerous high-tech companies and wields enormous influence.

With his financial power, Trump's chances of being elected are still quite high.

Upon seeing this news, Meng Chuan immediately had a video call with Elon Ma.

"Politics is too complex; you can't just play the game with money."

Meng Chuan solemnly said to Elon Ma:

"Moreover, Trump is definitely not a qualified partner, and your support may lead to him being discarded after you've served your purpose."

Elon Ma chuckled on the other end of the video call and said awkwardly:

"The promises the King made to me were too generous, for the sake of the company's development..."

Elonma dared not disobey Meng Chuan's opinion.

Although he is now the world's richest man on the surface.

But everyone knows that's because Meng Chuan isn't high-profile enough.

Moreover, his rocket company's success today is entirely due to Meng Chuan's assistance.

Without Meng Chuan, he would be nothing.

"Do not be silly."

Meng Chuan's tone became serious:

"Politics is not business, much less technology. It's far more complex than you imagine, full of calculations, compromises, and betrayals. Do you think you can navigate it with your money and fame? In the end, you'll be devoured until nothing is left."

Musk frowned:

"But the United States does have a lot of problems right now, and I feel like there's something I can do about it."

"What you can do is run the rocket company well and move the Mars program forward, instead of getting involved in those political messes."

Meng Chuan emphasized:

"Your strengths lie in technology and innovation, not in power struggles. Listen to me, stay away from politics, or you'll regret it."

Musk remained silent for a moment.

He knew that Meng Chuan was not exaggerating; he had always trusted Meng Chuan's insight and judgment.

Moreover, he was indeed aware of the deceit and treachery in politics.

"Ok."

Musk finally nodded:

"I'll do as you say. I'll issue a statement tomorrow. I'm preparing to launch a manned Mars mission next month."

"That's right."

Meng Chuan's tone softened:

"Focus your energy on Mars; that's the cause worth fighting for."

After a pause, Meng Chuan said seriously again:

"I hope to actually begin terraforming Mars in 2026. At the latest, I want to go to Mars. Is that possible?"

Meng Chuan's words clearly startled Elon Ma.

Although this plan has always been on the agenda.

If all goes well, once the manned mission is successful, the next step will be to begin terraforming Mars.

But terraforming Mars is not something that can be done overnight.

It might take three to five years.

He didn't understand why Meng Chuan was suddenly in such a hurry.

"If there are difficulties, we should overcome them. That's it! If you can't do it, then I'll find someone else to do it."