"Hey Ned, do you have some time? I'd like to treat you to dinner," Wang Quan asked.
"You're inviting me to dinner? Where are we going? Knowing you as I do, you must have something to ask me. I know your personality of never coming to my door without a reason."
"That's not right of you. Aren't we buddies?"
"Have you forgotten that I was the one who told you when you got into a fight? If you say that, I'll be really heartbroken," Wang Quan said smugly.
"Ha, what are you saying? Fine, then where are you waiting?"
"The usual place, I'll be waiting for you," Wang Quan said with a smile.
“Okay, I’ll get ready,” Zhou Naide said.
"Who is this? The person you just called?" Zhou Dehai asked.
"My friend asked me out later. He's the one who carried me out on his back back then."
What do you want?
"I don't know. It seems like he needs something from me. If it's within my power, I'll help him," Wang Quan said.
“Okay, you still need to be clear-headed when it comes to making friends. Your cousin Zhou Zhenting has done a very good job. Last time your brother needed investment, it was Guo Jinyou who spoke up, which allowed so many companies to go and investigate.”
“You’re not young anymore. Even if you don’t follow our family’s path, you should still have something important to do, otherwise your father will lose all face.”
"I understand, Dad. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. How could I not understand something like this?"
“I’ve thought it all out. My friend’s family is also in business. We could work together to figure out how to do some business. The Guo family is rich, and maybe your son will be even better than them in the future.”
"Ha, I hope you're not just bragging. I'm happy that you have your own things to do."
“But you can’t do things involving our family. If I find out, you’ll be sorry,” Zhou Dehai said.
"Don't worry, your son isn't stupid. I'm going to rely on my real skills. Aren't you underestimating me?"
"Alright, just leave now. Don't keep hanging around in front of me, it's really annoying."
"Okay, I'm heading out now, I won't be in your way anymore."
"Ned, what time are you coming back?"
"Mom, don't worry about me. We'll be back after we're done here. I know what I'm doing."
"Okay, drink less. No matter what we say, you just ignore us."
"Okay, Mom, don't worry about me."
When Zhou Naide entered the private room, he saw Wang Quan waiting for him in his seat.
"Oh, young master, it's really not easy to wait for you to come," Wang Quan said with a smile.
“It’s just the two of us, what’s the point?” Zhou Naide said.
"Oh, let's get down to business. Stop joking around. I had a friend bring me two bottles of good wine last time. Let's try them later."
"Okay, is there something you need from me? Why are you in such a hurry?" Zhou Naide asked.
"It's not like the newspapers say that the Guo family has split up; all those businesses have been handed over to those kids."
"I'm not saying this because I'm thinking of something new. I know your cousin's wife is Guo Jinyou. Could you please help introduce us?"
“My sister-in-law is pregnant, and her parents are helping to manage the company now. You’re mistaken.”
"Now, my sister-in-law is the darling of the family. Seriously, what kind of company do you want to start, or what?"
"I won't hide it from you, Ned. I know the Guo family has a club now, don't they?"
“These are all business tycoons with a lot of resources. I’d like to go and see them, but you know, if my dad is capable, I’m not qualified.”
“I also want to make a name for myself and not be looked down upon. Besides, I have two older brothers,” Wang Quan said.
"What you said is really true. If it were your dad, he could get in, but you wouldn't even be able to get in the door."
"I'll ask around about this and see what my sister-in-law says, but let's make it clear first, if it doesn't work out, you can't blame me."
"Don't worry, we've been friends for years. Do you think I'm such an ungrateful person?"
"Many people want to cooperate with the Guo family, but given my current situation, no one even knows who I am."
"So I'm lucky I met you, otherwise I would have had to think of another way."
"You're right. Let's have a drink. By the way, I'm planning to start a company, but I haven't decided yet," Wang Quan said.
“How about this, let’s do it together. I’ll invest in you, and you can see what you want to do, then we can discuss it,” Zhou Naide said.
"You trust me that much? Aren't you worried I'll lose money?"
“If you lose money, just learn from it and start over. I don’t think the Guo family has lost a single thing so far.”
"Brother Zhou, this is the Guo family. There are several Guo families. Guo Jianjun and Zhang Tingting, this couple, have exceptional taste."
"Several children got into Xiamen University. Not to mention in the past, even now, how many people are that capable? It's rare."
“We can’t compare to them, but that doesn’t mean we’re inferior. I’m definitely going to work hard to make something of myself and prove to my dad that I’m no worse than my brother and the others,” Wang Quan said.
Zhou Naide felt the same way about what Wang Quan said. He also had two older brothers, and compared to them, he was far inferior.
"Now that you mention it, I feel quite sorry for her, haha."
“Then it’s settled. I’ll research the project, and you’ll invest. The two of us brothers will make something of ourselves,” Wang Quan said.
"Of course, I think we're both pretty good. Let's look at the facts. I'll ask about the club thing you mentioned later."
"Okay, that's a good deal."
Zhou Naide may seem easy to talk to on the surface, but no one from such a family is stupid.
He had his own considerations, which he couldn't tell outsiders, of course.
"Hey, cousin, it's Ned. I have something I'd like to ask you."
"What's wrong, Ned? Have you run into some trouble?" Zhou Zhenting asked.
"No, it's like this, I have a friend who wants to go to the club that my sister-in-law owns to broaden his horizons."
"What kind of friend is he/she? What's his/her name?" Zhou Zhenting asked.
"His name is Wang Quan, and his father also owns a company."
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