Courtyard Houses: From Bronze Compasses to Global Reach

Chapter 300 Lin Yansu Awakens

1961

Lin Yi and Lin Er, using vast sums of money and the skills of cultivators, secretly began purchasing large tracts of land in the New Territories and Kowloon. Under the guise of building an industrial park, they started the initial civil engineering work for an underground research and development center. Simultaneously, a meticulous array was set up to ensure the absolute concealment and security of the future base.

The "Cornerstone" group's infiltration in Europe is beginning to show results. Through controlling stakes, technological cooperation, and even unconventional means, they have begun to systematically acquire fundamental patents and technical data on German precision instruments, Zeiss optical technology, and French aerospace materials. The first batch of core engineers and scientists' families, influenced by "generous treatment" and covert methods, have begun to accept "work opportunities in the Far East."

Alexander's team completed the initial integration of several small and medium-sized precision manufacturing plants in Japan, unifying technical standards and management systems, turning them into a highly efficient parts processing network hidden beneath the market.

Marcus's men successfully secured long-term mining rights for the first cobalt and germanium mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, establishing a stable ore export channel.

Tang Liuqian and his team launched Libre de Soi's first high-end handbag collection in Paris. With its unique fusion of Eastern and Western designs and exquisite craftsmanship, it attracted attention among the elite and successfully entered the market.

1962

The main structures of the underground semiconductor R&D center in the New Territories and the precision machining R&D center in Kowloon have been completed. Installation of basic R&D equipment and early-stage experimental production lines sourced from around the world has begun.

The first batch of core research talents and engineering families from Germany, France and Fairchild Semiconductor in North America were secretly transferred to Hong Kong under various names and through various channels, and settled in a strictly protected residential area, where research and development work quietly began.

The European team successfully obtained design blueprints for early ASML lithography equipment and key optical technology data from Zeiss. This data was quickly copied and sent back to Hong Kong, where the R&D center began the arduous task of digesting, absorbing, and reverse engineering it.

Japan’s precision manufacturing cluster has begun supplying the first batch of compliant, customized high-precision parts and molds to the Hong Kong R&D center, demonstrating its technological capabilities.

Libre de Soi launched its haute couture line in Paris, stunning the fashion world with its highly artistic designs, which quickly established the brand's reputation and solidified its status as a top luxury brand.

1963

Based on the absorption of external technologies, the semiconductor R&D center successfully pulled its first qualified single-crystal silicon rod and began to attempt to manufacture simple diodes and transistors. The precision machining center successfully replicated and improved high-precision machine tools from Europe.

A complete and closed system for talent recruitment, placement, research and development, and confidentiality was established in Hong Kong. More experts were "recruited," including several key materials scientists "invited" from the Eastern European bloc.

The European group continues operations, targeting more advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes and more complex precision instrument technologies. The Japanese cluster has begun undertaking production tasks for more complex modular components.

The Libre de Soi high jewelry collection was launched at the Paris Salon, featuring innovative designs and rare gemstones, and quickly became a sought-after item among celebrities worldwide, further solidifying the brand's empire.

1964

The semiconductor R&D center successfully manufactured the first simplified integrated circuit (IC) belonging to "Lin's Electronics". Although the manufacturing process is behind the most advanced level at the time, it marks the completion of the entire R&D chain. The precision machining center is now able to stably produce some of the high-precision optical components and mechanical platforms required for lithography machines.

Mining in Africa has reached a considerable scale, and a stable supply of rare metal raw materials has begun to be supplied to Hong Kong through clandestine channels, supporting research and development and pilot production.

The technology and resources from Europe and Japan have formed an effective closed loop with Hong Kong's R&D and production. All achievements are officially owned or affiliated with the "Hong Kong Lin's Group".

Libre de Soi, through its double-sided embroidery custom-made shawls and clothing that blends the four major styles of Hunan, Jiangsu, Sichuan and Guangdong with Western geometric patterns developed by Hong Kong embroiderers, has become an undisputed luxury giant. With three lines of leather goods, haute couture and jewelry running in parallel, huge profits flow into the group through a complex financial network, supporting massive technological investments.

1965

The two R&D centers are fully operational, possessing complete capabilities from design, materials, manufacturing to testing. Although the production lines have not yet been deployed on a large scale, they are already capable of producing advanced semiconductor devices and high-precision instruments in small batches. Under the coordination of Lin Yi and Lin Er, the entire system operates silently like a sophisticated machine, awaiting its master's awakening.

The global technology, resources, and financial network built by the Golden Core cultivators is deeply integrated, efficient, and secretive, continuously supplying nourishment to Hong Kong's "brain" and "hands".

December 1, 1965, villa on the Upper East Side of New York City

Morning light filtered through the gaps in the heavy curtains, casting a long, thin patch of light on the dimly lit bedroom floor.

On the bed, the sleeping boy's eyelashes trembled slightly.

Five years have passed without leaving any trace on his face; only the tranquility of his slumber is as deep as the sea.

Finally, in the winter morning light, his eyelids struggled and slowly... opened.

Those eyes, once as bright as stars, initially seemed somewhat lost, reflecting the familiar yet unfamiliar ceiling. But soon, the confusion receded like a tide, and reason once again gathered and shone in their eyes.

Lin Yan is awake.