Chapter 1, there is only one ship at the beginning

Economic regulations and policies are also similar: permanent land ownership, no property holding tax, privatization of mineral resources allowed, and mineral rights belong to the landowners

During modern times, the Riau Islands, of course, could not escape the clutches of invaders, and like neighboring Brunei, they became a "protected state" until January 1, 1984, when they simultaneously ended their puppet status with Brunei

However, the last two points are currently of little significance, as the shallow sea oil field exploration and extraction technology in 1994 was still relatively underdeveloped, and the offshore oil fields of Lan Fang had not yet been discovered

He did not have time to recall more, as the cries of the girl in front of him pulled him back to reality

At the bottom of the wall beneath the calendar, there are several woven baskets, where the food in the house is stored

However, since he has already been reborn, Gu Kun does not wish to take any more detours in these years

After spending two minutes understanding the situation, Gu Kun patted his sister on the back and said, "Don't cry anymore, I won't take any more risks, let's go home"

However, he is not worried, as the additional experience of a lifetime allows him to avoid unnecessary detours

I believe that it will not be long before I can regain the family business from my previous life, and then make further progress, with a boundless future ahead

The lack of a profit ceiling will be significantly worse than being a ship owner, offering little prospect for growth. The advantage, however, lies in stability, as there is no need to worry about losses caused by rising diesel prices or falling seafood prices

Gu Pan knew that her brother had just sustained some injuries and needed to recuperate, so she cooked the last of the rice at home

Businesses that are devoid of capital, such as "sonar without copper" and "fishing without use," are akin to licking blood from a knife's edge; entering the market carries risks

Gu's ancestral home is in the Eastern Sea Province of Huaxia. Gu Kun's parents sacrificed their lives on the eve of Lan Fang's independence in 1984, leading to the decline of the family fortune

After the incident in his previous life, Gu Kun indeed took the ship out as collateral, which earned him a chance to survive. The brother and sister then endured three years of extremely difficult times before they managed to save enough money to redeem a second-hand ship.

The siblings walked barefoot on the reef, one foot deep and the other shallow, returning to their stilted house.

In summary, this is a scaled-down version of Brunei in terms of various indicators

The reason he developed so slowly in his previous life, only achieving some recognition by nearly thirty years of age, is closely related to the fact that when he had just regained his vitality, he encountered the scythe of the dog of the Suo family.

To be reborn today is equivalent to starting anew.

He must strengthen himself as soon as possible and keep a backup plan in place

So, it is now the year 1994

After finishing the porridge and wiping his mouth, Gu Kun sighed and said: "It's all my fault for being useless. We have eaten all the remaining food. What will we do in the future?"

Gu Kun paused for a moment and recognized that this was his younger sister, Gu Pan. His sister appeared much younger, still resembling a middle school student.

At that time, Gu Kun was only 7 years old, and Gu Pan was 4 years old. They survived on the pension while studying and fishing, which can be considered as children of the poor taking on responsibilities early in life

The boat is our last means of livelihood, we cannot pawn it. I will find a solution, you just focus on studying. Gu Kun finished the leftover porridge in his bowl in one gulp, and gently touched his sister's head as he earnestly taught her.

The azure sky and the emerald sea create a scene that rivals the tropical charm of the Maldives and Semporna

After entering the room, Gu Wanshun casually glanced at the wall calendar. The date was February 1, the twenty-first day of the twelfth lunar month. In two days, his sister's school would be on winter break.

With a brief recollection, Gu Kun pinpointed the moment of his rebirth

If you haven't seen it before, just imagine it as a small wooden house in the jungle map of a battle royale game

A stilt house is a type of wooden structure supported by wooden piles on tidal flats, eliminating the need for a foundation, and is commonly found in Borneo

Due to the miracles of life and the extraordinary craftsmanship of nature, the coral reefs in that area have historically thrived remarkably well, while the Sarawak River has brought sufficient sediment, naturally forming several coral islands

1994, the Lan Fang Islands. (The protagonist of this book is of Chinese descent, but the base is located on an imaginary island outside the territorial waters of China, with permanent land ownership, privatization of mineral resources, and the legalization of certain special industries. Please read with confidence, and do not worry about being used as a pawn.)

It cannot be wrong, for he clearly remembers that he had just died once—on a day in 2019, when he, having several ships under his command, was unable to resist temptation due to a moment of carelessness and personally engaged in hunting unmanned submarines in the South Seas for profit, only to be outmaneuvered by the navy of a great oceanic nation.

In such dire straits, it is no wonder that he is compelled to go out to sea to fish on a stormy day; the 17-year-old youth is still impulsive

How many years have I been reborn? It seems like... it should be 25 years ago

This is his childhood home, located in a fishing village on the main island of the Lan Fang Archipelago

What the hell, wasn't I just betrayed? Have I actually been reborn?

On the pristine white coral beach, a drowning boy, under the urgent rescue of a nearby girl, coughed up a few mouthfuls of seawater and gradually regained consciousness

In that case, how can we repeat the same mistakes again

In fact, this is a parallel world that is highly similar to Earth

The only difference is that there are a few more small islands in the waters of the South China Sea between Sarawak, Malaysia, and the Natuna Islands, Indonesia. (It is hereby stated that this location is outside the nine-dash line of the People's Republic of China and does not border the territorial waters of China)

Gu Kun came to his senses only when he smelled the aroma of the porridge, and he followed the scent to the stove.

He recalled the year he graduated from high school, when the compensation money left by his parents had been spent, and the school was withholding his diploma, demanding repayment of the outstanding tuition fees. The family was in dire straits, and he took the risk of going out to sea to fish on a stormy day, resulting in an accident that nearly drowned him

Gu Kun does not quite remember the level of hardship from back then, so he walked over to take a look. In the basket, there were only a dozen salted miscellaneous fish, a cup of boiled Malay long rice (fragrant rice), and a few pieces of dried coconut

In his previous life, he was already 42 years old and had built up a family business. He owned several ocean-going fishing vessels and cargo ships, engaging in the fishing industry and foreign trade. He also purchased the land of a small island to operate a resort, following the Maldives model, with a net worth of tens of millions.

At the age of 17, Gu Kun has become quite skilled at navigating the seas. If he were to work for others, he could certainly manage to make ends meet.

As for cash, only a little over ten ringgit remains

Perhaps some readers may be curious: Where are the Orchid Islands?

His name is Gu Kun. After opening his eyes, it took him only a few seconds to accept the premise of his rebirth

Gu Pan thought for a moment and wisely suggested, "Starting tomorrow, let's just eat fish. Our family only has this boat left that is worth something. How about we pawn it to Uncle Liu and borrow some money from him? Once the typhoon season is over, we can work on Uncle Liu's boat, and I won't go to school anymore."

While Gu Kun was lost in thought, his sister had already taken the salted fish and fragrant rice outside to the stone stove, where she used red branches to start a fire and cook fish porridge

Brother, how can we go out to sea in this kind of weather? If something happens, how will I survive alone? We have no food; we can endure for a couple of days, we won't starve to death.

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Since the late Ming Dynasty, there has been a small Chinese kingdom here

The total land area is 2,600 square kilometers, with the main island covering 1,800 square kilometers. The current population is 80,000, while the projected population for future generations is 200,000

Gu Pan handed him a bowl of freshly cooked fish porridge. Gu Kun initially intended to be modest, but he could not withstand the hunger after drifting for so long. After blowing on it to cool it slightly, he finished it in just a few bites

Because he knows that the coming years are extremely precious—by 1998, when the financial mogul Soros arrives, the economies of the Southeast Asian countries will at least regress by ten years, with rivers of blood flowing, making any business difficult to conduct at that time