Reborn: From Aircraft Carrier Smuggling to an Industrial Empire

Xiao Qiming had only just been reborn at the turn of the century when he discovered an opportunity to take on a deal for the country had landed in his lap.

To ensure China's first domestically built aircraft carrier could launch on schedule, he pulled off one jaw-dropping stunt after another.

His first victim was his direct superior, the domineering beauty and CEO Qin Ruoxi.

"An entrepreneur who doesn't dream of opening a bank isn't a proper businessman. To make your dream come true, get ready to blow fifty million dollars!"

His second victim was Bernie Madoff, the biggest con man in history.

"Hey, I want in on your Ponzi scheme. Buy me a flat-deck entertainment ship. Your company is my company, or else, you know what happens."

Standing aboard a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier propelled by sails, Xiao Qiming proclaimed to the world:

"Ladies and gentlemen, this ark of kindness, powered by renewable energy, carries a message of peace and environmental protection. Let's hoist the sails and sail together into the new century!"

"Ahem, ahem. The sail mast is broken. We'll need to make a few technical adjustments."

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.