Just then, the door to the private room opened from the outside. Ouyang Chen immediately stood up and walked over to greet them.
Ouyang Chen: "Mr. Cai, welcome, please come in."
Cai Yadong: "Mr. Ouyang, we meet again. I haven't had a chance to thank you for your help last time, and you've already taken the initiative. How can I not feel indebted? I'll treat you tonight."
Ouyang Chen: "Mr. Cai, that was our company's duty, nothing to mention."
How could it be nothing to mention?
Cai Yadong's marine engineering project needed financing. He approached several banks, but they all hit roadblocks for various reasons, with higher-ups not approving and lower-downs not releasing funds, causing the project to be repeatedly delayed.
Through an introduction, he found AtL. Not only did AtL solve Cai Yadong's funding issues by performing their duties exceptionally well, but they also helped him expand his industrial chain.
Of course, AtL could do what the major banks couldn't. This wasn't because the foreign-funded AtL had lax regulations, but because Ouyang Chen had long wanted to meet Cai Yadong. It was rumored that he had a relative who was the president of Haiwan University!
Another point was that Lawyer Ma's repeated disturbances made Ouyang Chen see things clearly. No matter how hard he worked for AtL, he wouldn't receive any praise.
Since Huaming Capital dared to take on a problematic 60 billion project, why couldn't he use public funds to expand his own network?
Who would be foolish enough to keep doing thankless jobs?
Ouyang Chen glanced at the young man standing beside Cai Yadong, pretending not to recognize him.
Ouyang Chen: "And who is this gentleman?"
Cai Yadong: "This is my son, Cai Zelun. I plan to have him gain some experience at my company, so I brought him along today. I hope you don't mind?"
Ouyang Chen had naturally not expected that he had invited Cai Yadong for dinner solely to strengthen their relationship, but also to gain access to Cai Yadong's network.
However, Cai Yadong was a man of great depth. He only showed people what he wanted them to see, never letting anyone glimpse his true self, and would even feign weakness to gain trust.
Everyone knew that people who hid their true feelings were not to be befriended, yet Ouyang Chen was determined to be this friend!
Of course, that was in a certain sense of friendship...
Ouyang Chen: "Welcome, welcome. I didn't expect Mr. Cai to have such a grown son. Mr. Cai, you are truly blessed." "If I were to reach your age, and have a promising career and such an accomplished son, I would be content."
Cai Yadong laughed heartily. He was very satisfied with his son.
As for Ah Cai, compared to other second-generation rich kids, he had perfectly inherited Cai Yadong's intelligence. While other young people pursued trends and entertainment, he had already started his own ventures.
When others thought he and his cronies only indulged in nightlife, he had already set his sights on understanding their backgrounds and how to best utilize their networks once they became friends!
Therefore, Ah Cai opened an incredibly expensive designer brand store. Anyone who could afford to shop there would eventually become his friend!
Naturally, the good-tempered and amusing Ah Cai, with his knack for extensive socializing, became a well-known figure among the second-generation rich.
Whenever his friends needed help, he was always there. So when he had needs, those friends would rush to solve his problems.
But then again, adult banquets were all a performance.
As the saying goes, familiarity breeds comfort. After half a bottle of red wine, it was time to open up and speak honestly.
Cai Yadong: "Xiao Lun, what are you standing there for? Pour your Brother Chen a drink."
Ouyang Chen: "No, no, no, I'll do it myself."
Cai Yadong: "That won't do. He's younger than you, let him pour! You should learn from your Brother Chen in the future. Look at him, he's talented and handsome, the future benchmark of the investment world!"
Ouyang Chen: "Mr. Cai, you flatter me. I'm just lucky, and people outside are just speculating."
Cai Yadong: "Don't be so formal! My son calls you brother, you should call me uncle, don't call me Mr. Cai!"
Cai Zelun quickly picked up the decanter in front of Cai Yadong. However, this bottle was not the same as the one beside Ouyang Chen. If Ouyang Chen blocked the cup at this moment, it would be a sign of disrespect to Cai Yadong.
Crystal also thought of stepping in to stop it, but Ouyang Chen gestured for her not to intervene.
Cai Zelun poured half a glass for Ouyang Chen and then a full glass for himself, the red wine overflowing the brim, showing his sincerity.
Cai Zelun: "Brother Chen, I begged my dad to bring me to this dinner.
"Actually, I've heard of you for a long time. I also like to dabble in the stock market privately. Don't laugh at me, I lose more than I earn."
"Just now, listening to you and my dad chat about the country's future industry development, I knew I came to the right place!"
"Just by listening, I've learned so much. Brother Chen is my idol, I'm so happy. I'll drink this glass!"
With that, Ah Cai picked up the wine glass and gulped down the full glass of red wine.
When he inverted the cup as a signal, Ouyang Chen suddenly felt that Ah Cai was not a simple boy at all.
He had intelligence, courage, and more importantly, he knew how to read people and speak accordingly. Even if Ouyang Chen wasn't swayed, who wouldn't like such a well-spoken young man in social situations?
From this moment on, Ouyang Chen was certain that Cai Zelun would surpass his father in the future!
Ouyang Chen beckoned to Crystal, pointing to his decanter.
Ouyang Chen: "Crystal, fill my glass."
Crystal quickly got up. Half genuine wine, half fake wine, the diluted red wine had half the concentration. Ouyang Chen drank the glass, giving Cai Zelun face and earning Cai Yadong's favor.
Most importantly, this well-played act had completely opened Cai Yadong's door. However, it was also thanks to Cai Zelun's appearance that he managed to turn the situation around and could now take control of the proceedings.