"With your backing, of course, I would ask the old man for help. At worst, I would sell some of my shares. I can’t say how much, but there would definitely be at least eight figures!"
Zhou Yiquan quickly said, glancing at Zhou Wang, as if afraid Zhou Wang wouldn’t include him in the plan.
Zhou Wang just smiled noncommittally, thinking young people really couldn’t hold their composure. Didn’t they see that both Lu Presidents hadn’t given a definite response yet?
Maybe noting Zhou Wang’s expression, Lu Yuansong exchanged a look with Lu Conglin, then cautiously said, "Mr. Zhou, regarding the project you mentioned, I can’t give you a definitive answer right now. However, from my personal perspective, I’m eager to see the complete project proposal as soon as possible."
"Understood, understood, Mr. Yuan, you can take these materials back to study at your leisure, and once the project proposal is ready, we’ll find a time to meet again."
Zhou Wang naturally didn’t expect to finalize the project over a meal. No large conglomerate with assets exceeding billions would be that hasty.
Today’s meal was just a starting point. From project planning to implementation, countless rounds of back-and-forth and negotiation would certainly be necessary.
For later stages, Zhou Wang planned to hand this matter over to Jiang Qingkui, attending only when the formal meetings took place.
Yes, capable people should do more. He didn’t consider himself among the capable, just needed to lead those who were.
Hearing this, Lu Yuansong also breathed a sigh of relief, increasingly admiring Zhou Wang.
After all, because of Lu Chen’s earlier issue, he had made quite a passionate statement and now felt a bit embarrassed for not giving Zhou Wang any positive commitment.
Fortunately, this young Mr. Zhou didn’t have the typical impatience of youth. Despite the brief encounter, Lu Yuansong already genuinely felt that this person truly could be considered an equal in dealings.
...
"Uncle Zhou, I’m sorry. I was really out of my mind earlier. Please forgive me!"
The meal concluded in a harmonious and friendly atmosphere. Just before leaving, Lu Chen gritted his teeth and came over, bowing deeply to Zhou Wang.
At first, he hesitated a bit, but once the words were out, they flowed more smoothly.
A hush fell over the surroundings, and no one, not even Lu Yuansong, said a word, all eyes turning to Zhou Wang.
Zhou Wang looked slightly surprised but then relaxed, quickly pulling Lu Chen up, and said with a smile, "Let bygones be bygones. We all had our wild youth. Brother Lu, no need to force yourself. Even though your father and I have struck up a friendship, we can still keep matters separate."
People’s minds are quite contradictory. Actually, Lu Chen didn’t want to call Zhou Wang "Uncle" either. Damn, he was even younger than himself!
But once he finally said it, maybe because Ruan Jinghong and others didn’t show any unusual reactions, Lu Chen felt it wasn’t such a big deal after all.
At this moment, as Zhou Wang tried to dissuade him, Lu Chen felt even more determined not to be unreasonable.
"No, since you and my father are on equal terms, I must call you ’Uncle.’ It’s a matter of etiquette."
Lu Chen was resolute, "Secondly, you are indeed more capable than me, and the accomplished come first. There’s much I need to learn from you; calling you ’Uncle’ isn’t disgraceful. Uncle Zhou, please guide me more in the future!"
Listening to Lu Chen’s sincere words and seeing Lu Yuansong’s gratified expression, Zhou Wang actually wanted to say...
Lu Chen, you’ve misunderstood. Not just anyone can be my ’nephew.’
However, with the atmosphere built up like this, rejecting him would make Zhou Wang seem unkind.
So, Zhou Wang reluctantly nodded, "Alright then..."
After saying goodbye to Lu Conglin and others, Zhou Wang was about to leave with Su Yajing and Ruan and the others when suddenly a figure appeared in front of him. Before he could react, a phone with a lit-up screen was already extended in front of him.
Zhou Wang looked down. It was a QR code business card.
Looking up, it was Zhang Ruifeng, looking a bit awkward.
"Ahem, um, Zhou Wang, let’s add each other on WeChat."
Zhang Ruifeng avoided making eye contact with everyone, blushing slightly, though not too visibly under the cover of night.
From disdain to shock, then from shock to apprehension, and finally, from apprehension to an unwilling sense of admiration.
This was Zhang Ruifeng’s state of mind.
Except for those born with the intent to just go through the motions, which second-generation doesn’t long to prove themselves?
And tonight, Zhou Wang, casually discussing a billion-dollar project, was undoubtedly the ultimate state many second-generation dreams of achieving.
Okay, okay, maybe there’s no need to oppose him, especially since Ming City is his home ground. Who knows if I’ll need Zhou Wang’s help in the future...
So, after hesitating for a while, Zhang Ruifeng finally decided to at least add Zhou Wang on WeChat.
He couldn’t stand the curious looks from several others and could only laugh awkwardly, "I have some connections over in Zhe Province. If you ever head that way, let me know, and I’ll arrange things!"
With such words, Ruan Jinghong and others gave him even more peculiar looks.
Zhang Ruifeng became a bit irritated, worried they thought he was bragging.
Thankfully, Zhou Wang laughed at this moment, promptly pulling out his phone to scan the QR code, "Sure, I’m planning to go to Magic City in a while. Maybe then I’d really need your help."
"No problem, just contact me then..."
Zhang Ruifeng contentedly nodded. After adding Zhou Wang on WeChat, he quickly turned and left.