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Chapter 247 The Choice of the First Wife

With the establishment of these tax rules by Haofeng, Haofeng's legal department and game development center have been extremely busy.

With the explosive growth of mobile internet, domestic mobile game developers have begun to try various new operation modes in order to avoid Haofeng's first-generation patents such as "slingshot pull" and "cutting judgment".

However, they underestimated Li Feng's determination to follow the path others had taken, leaving them with no way to go.

Haofeng's mobile game division is almost relentlessly updating its mobile interactive patents!

For example, the essential combination of a virtual joystick on the left and a skill wheel on the right in action mobile games! And the 3D camera control that allows you to rotate the view by dragging with two fingers!

Any new interactive gameplay ideas discussed within the R&D team were immediately applied for global patent protection by Haofeng!

To cope with the massive number of patent applications and subsequent infringement investigations, Haofeng's legal team conducted two large-scale recruitment drives in the first quarter of this year alone!

However, compared to the minor tinkering by the game division regarding software patents...

Haofeng Group's real patent portfolio is actually entirely invested in Huaxin Technology and Xiaomi Technology in Xuzhou.

That's pure hardcore technology! Various semiconductor packaging processes, optimization of multiple exposure technology for lithography machines, and the hardware appearance and antenna arrangement of smartphones—the number of patents applied for is in the tens of thousands, creating barriers to entry.

Especially in the field of communication networks.

In early 2014, China's 4G network had just been announced to be fully commercialized, and the three major operators were still laying out base stations in full swing.

Meanwhile, Yu Dazui's Xiaomi R&D team has already started spending a lot of money on the underlying pre-research of 5G communication!

This forward-thinking technological strategy inevitably led to Xiaomi's intersection with another domestic telecommunications giant.

……

Mid-March, Shenzhen.

Inside a quiet, secluded private restaurant with a distinctly Chinese Zen aesthetic.

Li Feng made a rare trip to Shenzhen, invited to a private dinner.

The person who organized the gathering was none other than the renowned head of Huawei, Elder Ren.

Li Feng originally thought that this dinner was a deep industrial collaboration between two entrepreneurs in the real economy, discussing cross-licensing of future 5G communication technologies and jointly addressing risks in the Western supply chain.

But when he pushed open the door to the private room and sat down, the atmosphere was strangely unsettling.

Besides several senior executives from Huawei, Mr. Ren was also accompanied by a young girl.

"Come, Mr. Li, let me introduce you. This is my youngest daughter, Anna."

Mr. Ren chuckled and pointed to the girl beside him, his tone revealing a fatherly pride: "This girl studied abroad since she was little, majoring in ballet. She just returned to China not long ago. When I told her that I was coming to meet our country's youngest business prodigy today, she insisted on coming along to broaden her horizons."

"Hello, Mr. Li." Anna stood up and greeted Li Feng somewhat awkwardly.

Li Feng held his teacup, nodded slightly, and glanced at the girl's face, but his heart couldn't help but skip a beat.

Of course he knew this second princess.

To be fair, as a wealthy heiress, she does possess a certain elegance and good upbringing.

But if we're just talking about looks... her slightly rugged features and somewhat rustic face were, in Li Feng's eyes, which were used to seeing all sorts of actresses in the Chinese entertainment industry, truly hard to stomach.

"Mr. Li, your Haofeng Group is now at its zenith."

After a few rounds of drinks, Old Ren opened up with a smile, "You've built such a successful business at such a young age, and what's even more remarkable is that you haven't started a family yet, right? It's a good thing for a man to establish his career before starting a family, but if you build a business that's too big, you can't do it without a virtuous and capable wife who knows you well and is of equal social standing."

Then, Old Ren subtly shifted his tone to his daughter: "Although our Anna is still young, her years of studying abroad haven't been wasted. If Mr. Li has the time, please mentor her and give her some pointers on business. Young people should socialize and exchange ideas; it's always good for them."

Hearing this veiled attempt at reconciliation, Li Feng's hand holding the wine glass stiffened slightly, and he was speechless.

A blind date?!

The head of the prestigious Huawei Group orchestrated this whole thing just to force his second daughter, who is thirteen years younger than him, to be his wife?!

If it were Li Feng a year or two ago, he probably would have turned hostile on the spot.

Even if the other party were Elder Ren, he would still scoff, "A concubine's daughter born from a secretary's rise to power, does she even deserve me, Li Feng?!"

But now, after several years of reflection, Li Feng's temperament is much better than that of the nouveau riche he once was.

Moreover, Mr. Ren is Mr. Ren after all, not a real estate tycoon like Wang Shi who made his fortune through his father-in-law and then abandoned him after using him.

This old man has an incredibly deep foundation in the fields of industry and communications.

"Mr. Ren is joking. How could I be qualified to give Anna advice?"

Li Feng deftly deflected this unwanted matchmaking attempt: "I'm usually too busy with work to even visit my parents. Besides, Anna is at an age where she should be enjoying school life and pursuing her artistic dreams. Hanging out with someone like me who doesn't appreciate art would just be a waste of her precious youth."

Seeing Li Feng's tactful refusal, Mr. Ren, being a shrewd and intelligent man, chuckled and naturally steered the conversation back to pleasantries about semiconductor and 5G research and development.

The meal was enjoyed in a relaxed and pleasant manner, with both host and guests having a good time.

……

After leaving the dinner, I got into the Rolls-Royce to return to the hotel.

Li Feng knew perfectly well that after today's meal, the deep partnership between Huawei and Xiaomi in 5G was most likely doomed.

But he didn't seem to care.

While 5G is the future trend, that's a matter of infrastructure and communication protocols.

Xiaomi's original intention was to deploy affordable mobile terminals to support Haofeng's pan-entertainment ecosystem and gaming empire.

The real deciding factor in the future will still be the chip manufacturing process that Huaxin Technology is relentlessly pursuing!

Once the chip is made, 5G baseband chips can always be purchased if needed; we shouldn't put the cart before the horse.

Compared to the gains and losses in his work, today's unexpected blind date served as a wake-up call for Li Feng.

"It seems there are far more people eyeing my position as the legal wife than I imagined."

Li Feng pondered to himself.

He's almost thirty this year and has a net worth of hundreds of billions. He's not only the youngest tycoon in China, but what's more, he still claims to be single and unmarried!

If even a titan like Ren Lao is considering a marriage alliance, then there will likely be even more political and business families eyeing this lucrative opportunity.

Li Feng had always been very resistant to marriage.

Unlike traditional tycoons who built their fortunes on the resources of their fathers-in-law or wives' families, Li Feng first established his empire before even considering women.

Looking for the daughters of politicians?

Absolutely not.

Political marriages may seem to provide protection, but in reality, they are just putting a noose around one's own neck that can tighten at any moment!

Once the opposing family falls from power in factional infighting, Haofeng Group will become the first sacrificial lamb to be purged, devoured whole!

Seeking a marriage alliance with a wealthy business family?

No, it's unnecessary. His current cash flow and closed-loop ecosystem mean he doesn't need to consolidate his position through alliances. Strong alliances would only lead to boardroom squabbles and troublesome profit distribution.

As for finding a foreign wife?

That's pure suicide!

Given his current status as a leading figure in China's semiconductor industry, even if his wife has a foreign background, it would touch a nerve with those in power!

Not to mention his legal wife, even the fairy-like woman who gave birth to his eldest son has been terrified lately.

Without Li Feng even needing to remind her, she canceled her American citizenship as quickly as possible after returning to China with her child's one-month celebration and obediently returned to her Dongda citizenship!

There's no reason why the boss shouldn't see something that even his subordinates can understand.

"Choosing a wife is really a troublesome and headache-inducing matter."

Li Feng rubbed his temples.

Not only must they have a clean background and outstanding looks, but most importantly, they must be obedient and not have any improper thoughts about his multi-billion dollar empire!

After thinking it over, Li Feng recalled a photo he had seen on the news a few days ago.

That was Dong Ge, who was studying in the United States. He was attending an event at Columbia University with a girl who was smiling with admiration next to him.

"Milk Tea Sister..."

Li Feng suddenly felt enlightened.

"Perhaps, Dong Ge's model for finding a wife is the most suitable for me!"

It doesn't require a noble family background; such people are generally of average appearance and face extremely high risks.

There's no need for any so-called "businesswomen." Looking across the country, the only businesswomen with a net worth close to Li Feng's is probably Aunt Mingzhu.

All you need is someone who is pure and pretty enough and highly educated enough to enhance the facade.

Then, a strict prenuptial agreement would lock up her escape route, allowing her to comfortably be a decorative boss lady.

This is the safest template for a legal wife for Li Feng!