Along with the information explosion era, young people relied more on various guides rather than joining tours when going out to play, which made developing new customers increasingly difficult...
Transformation was imperative.
Ruan Jinghong had been busy with this matter recently. Originally, today, he was supposed to visit some big shots in other industries to seek cooperative opportunities, but since he ran into Zhou Wang by chance, he had to temporarily put it aside...
Even Young Master Zhang was doing everything he could to make friends with Zhou Wang, so naturally, Ruan Jinghong didn’t want to miss any chance to deepen his relationship with Zhou Wang. Just like the topic they had discussed privately several times—
Among so many capable peers, Zhou Wang was the only one... they couldn’t understand.
Not understanding meant that his level was higher.
Even if befriending Zhou Wang might not bring immediate benefits, consistent "upward networking" would eventually bring you unexpected surprises at some point.
At least Young Master Zhang, Tang Yiming, and he all recognized this point.
After finishing a cigarette, Ruan Jinghong hesitated about whether to ask where Zhou Wang was. At this moment, a black Range Rover slowly drove into the parking lot and stopped not far from him.
The car door opened, and first, a young man in a suit got out from the driver’s seat, then a middle-aged man with a similar face got out from the passenger seat. Both were dressed decently and looked like a father and son pair.
Seeing that middle-aged man, Ruan Jinghong was first taken aback, then his eyes lit up.
He quickly got out of the car, fetched two bottles of wine and two packs of cigarettes from the trunk of the Urus, then walked briskly toward the Range Rover.
"Mr. Lu, long time no see!"
Hearing Ruan Jinghong’s greeting, both father and son, who had just gotten off the car, were a bit taken aback.
Lu Yuansong looked at Ruan Jinghong coming over with a smiling face, and was somewhat puzzled, "You are..."
"Xinghui International, Ruan Jinghong. I called you a few days ago, do you still remember, Mr. Lu?"
"Oh, oh, I remember now, you’re Ruan Wen’s son, right?"
Lu Yuansong suddenly realized, then smiled and shook hands with Ruan Jinghong, "What a coincidence, little Ruan, are you here to eat too?"
"Yes, Mr. Lu. I’m not sure which private room you’re in, but I’ll come to toast you later..."
"No need for toasts, today is a bit inconvenient... Then little Ruan, we’ll get going first, let’s have a meal together some other day when we have time."
"That’s fine, but Mr. Lu, please do accept these little gifts. I prepared them a few days ago, just didn’t have the chance to give them to you because you were busy..."
"Oh please, with the friendship I have with your dad, let’s not do this. Okay, that’s that."
Lu Yuansong waved his hand, firmly refusing to accept the cigarettes and wine Ruan Jinghong had brought over, and Ruan Jinghong had no choice but to give up helplessly.
...
After the two of them left the parking lot, Lu Chen couldn’t help but ask Lu Yuansong, "Dad, what does that guy named Ruan want from you?"
"I’ve told you how many times, no matter the occasion, you must always pay attention to your words. What ’that guy named Ruan,’ he may have taken over the family business, but now he can handle it on his own, much better than you. Xinghui International is also a giant in the private tour company circle in Ming City. Next time you see him, remember to call him ’Mr. Ruan!’"
Upon hearing Lu Chen’s question, Lu Yuansong reproved with an annoyed expression.
"In person, I certainly wouldn’t be rude... But, Dad, I am certainly stronger than those second-generation heirs. Amongst the heirs you know, who has the skills to get into a 211 university and also win a national scholarship?"
Lu Chen said with some resentment, "If you don’t believe me, why don’t you let me try running the company, I guarantee I won’t do any worse than this Mr. Ruan!"
"Yalong Group is not a family business, and Yalong Real Estate Development Company, which I oversee, is not anyone’s private property. Letting you, a youngster with no experience, be the general manager, have you thought about what others would think?"
Lu Yuansong snorted coldly, "Don’t think that just because of your second uncle’s relationship, you can do whatever you want in Yalong Real Estate. Start honestly from the grassroots department, and when you genuinely have the capability, the group will promote you to the position without me needing to say a word!"
Faced with Lu Yuansong’s reiteration of the lesson, Lu Chen pouted, somewhat disdainful, but he didn’t argue anymore, just responded lifelessly.
"Dad, my friend is already here, if there’s nothing else, can I go meet him?"
"Mm, go ahead... I heard from your second uncle that the guest being entertained today is somewhat special, and he specifically asked me to bring you along, saying it might create a better atmosphere. Since your friend is also a well-off young person, he should add to the fun."
Lu Yuansong thought for a moment and nodded.
"I’m really curious, they said he’s someone of our age, who could have such an ability to be taken so seriously by the second uncle..."
Lu Chen mumbled and turned to leave, but a name suddenly popped into his mind, and he quickly shook his head to dispel that unwelcome image.
Impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
...
"Old Ruan!"
Screech!
With a stylish drift, a white Lamborghini Huracan, known as the "Little Bull," smoothly parked into the side parking space next to the green belt, and Tang Yiming and Zhou Yiquan got out of the car, waving at Old Ruan who was waiting there.
"You guys came too..."
Ruan Jinghong saw the two, and barely managed to smile.
"It’s rare for Brother Dog to make an invitation. Unless I’m getting married today, I’d have to come, man!"