Chapter 247: The Calm and Composed Demeanor of a Master

Everyone knows this is true.
Bitcoin was the hype that lifted all these pigs to the sky.
But the question is, what happens when the hype stops?
Right now, the price has skyrocketed, breaking the $20,000 mark, seemingly enjoying boundless success, but there are already signs of a collapse, and the bubble could burst at any moment.
Even the so-called experts on Wall Street are desperately shouting "last chance to escape."
“However,” Su Hao changed the subject,
“there’s something, unlike Bitcoin, that will only become more numerous and important with the advancement of technology.
That is: servers.”
“Whether it’s a traditional enterprise or a newly established startup, who can do without servers?
And the core components needed for servers are manufactured by us.
So, focus all your attention on the server market, expand production capacity at any cost, and accelerate technological research and development!”
Having said that, Su Hao picked up a pen and boldly crossed out more than a dozen projects on the densely packed business plan, only marking a few that he intuitively identified with a checkmark.
"I've approved these few. The rest are all removed from the project list."
"...Excuse my bluntness, Chairman Su," a technical vice president cautiously began,
"You just said that a Bitcoin bubble burst would severely impact us, but one of the projects you selected involves expanding chip production capacity, which is closely related to mining...Isn't that contradictory?"
"That's right, not contradictory." Su Hao nodded.
"Bitcoin is inherently volatile.
It can crash, crash to the point of making you question your existence;
But it can also surge, soaring to unprecedented heights.
However, looking at it over a five- or ten-year timeframe, its ultimate direction will definitely be upward!"
He surveyed the crowd, each word spoken with conviction.
"I dare say, when this crash comes, the whole world will say that the era of Bitcoin is over.
But remember this, they are all wrong."
Su Hao was so certain because he had "seen" it!
His omnipotent intuition had already allowed him to glimpse the price of Bitcoin someday!
Although he didn't know the exact date, he knew that it would be worth far, far more in the future!
It would be a number that would drive the entire world crazy.
"The current peak is $20,000. But remember this, one day, its price will break $100,000."
"$100,000!? You mean... one coin?"
The conference room erupted instantly. The executives whispered amongst themselves, the buzzing sound like a swarm of bees disturbed.
Everyone looked at Su Hao as if he were a god, their faces all saying the same thing: Are you kidding me?
Ignoring their shock, Su Hao delivered his final concluding remarks:
"In short, execute this new plan.
Especially in the technical field, I will have Jiangjin Group provide full cooperation. Your goal is singular:
Destroy Weinda and become number one in the world!"
After the meeting, on the way back, Liang Haiyuan followed closely beside Su Hao, and after holding back for a long time, finally couldn't help but ask in a low voice:
"Mr. Su...that Bitcoin, really, can it really reach $100,000?"
"Yeah, it's only a matter of time."
However, Su Hao himself had no intention of accumulating Bitcoin.
Firstly, who knows when that "someday" will be? He didn't have the patience to wait.
Secondly, he also ran an exchange, which, according to regulations, prohibited trading Bitcoin.
More importantly, rather than buying that stuff and waiting in vain, he'd rather invest his funds in something else that yields immediate results.
With that time, he could easily make several times his money by trading in other markets.
He always believed in "a thousand years is too long, seize the day," and quick, easy profits were his favorite.
Of course, if his intuition one day strongly signaled a change in Bitcoin's direction, that would be a different story.
Next stop, Netflix.
"Chairman Su, the 'Squid Game' project you specifically mentioned is currently in production.
However, the director of this project is a complete perfectionist, extremely...nitpicky."
Netflix's head, Rod, reported,
"From casting actors to building every single set, he personally oversees everything, scrutinizing details to an outrageous degree."
In short: this director is incredibly meticulous, severely slowing down the project's progress.
Therefore, the production cycle may take considerably longer than expected.
"Then do it according to this director's requirements. Give him whatever he wants.
If the budget isn't enough, add more money; if the manpower isn't enough, add more manpower.
The production cycle, no matter how long, doesn't matter. I can afford to wait!"
"Ah, yes!" Rod, though puzzled, immediately agreed.
"Also, I think Mr. Rod has been waiting for this for a long time, hasn't he?"
Su Hao handed over a list, a list of series he had personally selected that were worth investing in over the next few years.
Sure enough, Rod's eyes lit up the moment he received the list.
His gaze was like Columbus discovering a new continent.
His hands trembled as he carefully took the document, as if holding a treasure map.
"Alright, then I'll take my leave."
"Hey? Mr. Su, won't you take a look at something else? Like the filming set, or the script, or something..."
Rhodes quickly stood up. "To be honest, everyone's incredibly curious about you, especially the directors and screenwriters.
They've racked their brains trying to figure out how you manage to turn everything into a hit, making every film you choose a success?"
"Oh? Is that so?" Su Hao raised an eyebrow.
“Yes! Our company’s screenwriters often lament this in private!” Rod laughed,
“They say our era could have given birth to an epic father of television dramas, but this genius plunged headfirst into the financial world—a huge loss to the film and television industry!
Hahaha… So… they all hope to have the opportunity to receive some guidance from you on story creation.”
Hearing this, alarm bells rang in Su Hao’s mind.
Holy crap, this is bad!
I’d better get out of here, or I’ll be exposed!
Do you think he doesn’t know his own limitations?
He’s just a cheat code user, completely clueless about scriptwriting.
He hasn’t even watched a single episode of those blockbuster dramas Rod picked out!
"What kind of advice would I give?!"
"That won't do. If I go, it will only put pressure and burden on their creative process."
Su Hao's heart pounded, but his face maintained a calm and collected demeanor.
"Remember, the most important thing in creation is freedom! It's soaring!
It's the soul's solitary blossoming in absolute freedom!
I cannot interfere with that pure inspiration, much less bind their wings that should pierce the sky.
Please tell them that behind every creation, I am in the audience cheering for them, always with them in spirit!"
Upon hearing this, Luo De was immediately filled with respect, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Su Hao.
Look at this!
Look at this level of understanding!
What he wanted to protect was that soil called 'freedom,' the entire sky upon which creators' inspiration soared!
He clearly possessed the Midas touch, yet to protect the freedom of creators, he would never interfere, only silently supporting them with trust and funds!
What magnanimity!
What masterful demeanor!
"Chairman Su's vision is truly beyond the comprehension of us mere mortals!
He clearly possesses a genius-level talent for creating dramas, yet he refrains from interfering out of respect for creative freedom!
I see! I've learned a valuable lesson from you today!"