Upon arriving in Wanghai, Yu Zhou and Lin Haichao headed straight for the exchange.
Indeed, as Yu Zhou had been occupied with other matters during this period, the second lottery draw had already concluded, and the odds of winning a number had improved significantly compared to before.
Consequently, Yu Zhou wasted no time in finding people to trade with. Within two days, he had successfully traded away all the lottery numbers he held.
That's right, he didn't keep any for himself, because at this point, he was still qualified to ride the waves in the stock market.
His earlier purchase of subscription warrants was simply because he saw them as an opportunity for quick riches, hence his decision to invest.
Now that his career was successful, there was no need to tie up this money in the stock market.
Who knew when his factory would finally launch the projects he had in mind?
Qin Siyue, in particular, had supported him without any reservations. If he were to be unable to provide funds under such circumstances, it would undoubtedly be a deeply unpleasant experience for him.
Perhaps he should allocate some money to the stock market. Even if he couldn't remember anything else, he certainly knew about those stocks that had been consistently rising with substantial gains.
However, Yu Zhou currently lacked the inclination for it. He didn't feel that staring at strings of numbers and walking away with bags of cash was the path to his envisioned fortune.
"You, you appear to be a gambler at heart, yet you're incredibly cautious. I truly don't understand what goes on in your mind," Lin Haichao remarked, somewhat exasperated, as Yu Zhou sold off all his lottery numbers without keeping a single one.
Inside the trading hall, hearing Lin Haichao's words, Yu Zhou could only offer a wry smile.
Indeed, many things about him presented a paradox.
In the eyes of others, he had a considerable gambling streak; otherwise, he wouldn't have risked his entire fortune to buy subscription warrants.
Yet, he was also remarkably cautious, which was quite unexpected for many. Especially in his factory development, he proceeded step by step, and for stability, he even avoided the current booming stock market, where making money seemed almost guaranteed.
Yes, in many people's eyes, the stock market now was a place where one could earn money just by entering.
It was precisely at this opportune moment that Lin Haichao had entered the fray, his demeanor reflecting his status as a magnate from the capital.
He had sold off all his winning numbers, netting over 1.3 million yuan in cash.
This sum was not insignificant to Yu Zhou.
It was even enough to start another factory without much difficulty.
Upon returning to Wanghai, he would immediately unencumber his previous collateral. Then, this money could legitimately serve as collateral.
Yu Zhou could even imagine the banks practically begging him to take out more loans.
For banks, this type of business presented virtually no risk. If that weren't the case, why would Yu Zhou be so delighted?
"Anyway, I've finished my business here in Wanghai. Once you're done, we need to head back quickly."
"I still haven't found any significant leads regarding the factory matters. If I don't investigate them thoroughly, it's only a matter of time before we're in a passive position."
Yu Zhou's mind was preoccupied with the dried fruit factory, making it difficult for him to feel truly happy.
Compared to the subscription warrant issue, his focus remained on the dried fruit factory. Only by making the first product a brand success could subsequent endeavors proceed smoothly.
This period was a test for him, and naturally, also a test for the factory.
"You! You still can't achieve a peaceful state of mind. Since you're already in Wanghai, take some time to rest here."
"Even if something happens at the factory now, you can't possibly rush back instantly, can you?"
"Calm your mind. Even if it's a major issue, dealing with it upon your return is perfectly acceptable."
Lin Haichao, having experienced numerous significant events, maintained a much calmer demeanor than Yu Zhou.
Even though Yu Zhou had lived a life in the business world in his previous existence, even facing near bankruptcy multiple times, he still found it impossible to stop worrying about his current situation and relax completely.
After all, things at home were quite tense. If it weren't for the urgent need to secure cash quickly, he wouldn't have come to Wanghai at this critical juncture.
"Yu Zhou? You've come to Wanghai as well!"
Suddenly, as Yu Zhou and Lin Haichao were chatting, a man in a wide-lapel suit exclaimed with pleasant surprise from the entrance of the trading hall.
Yu Zhou was taken aback. Qin Siyue wasn't in Wanghai, and he didn't really have any friends here.
How could he possibly run into an acquaintance in the trading hall?
He turned his head and, lo and behold, it was indeed Chen Aiguo.
The man was dressed much like the last time, but this time, around his neck, beneath the wide-lapel suit, was a large gold chain.
It had a rather ostentatious quality that was almost hard to bear.
Just looking at Chen Aiguo's attire, Yu Zhou felt a wave of exasperation. It was as if, after experiencing the future, he himself had developed some lingering side effects.
Especially in this era, the way these so-called bosses dressed, things that might not seem particularly striking to others, appeared utterly overwhelming to Yu Zhou.
To Yu Zhou, it was beyond the ability to complain; he couldn't think of any new adjectives to describe it.
"In this day and age, which of us isn't coming to Wanghai?"
"Brother-in-law, let me introduce you. This is Chen Aiguo, a boss from Jin Province. And this is my brother-in-law, Lin Haichao."
A smile spread across Yu Zhou's face. Although his factory was currently facing many issues, overall, as his brother-in-law had said, it wasn't a situation that required constant anxiety.
Moreover, Chen Aiguo had helped him before. Even if he found the nouveau riche's attire somewhat distasteful, since they had met, a conversation was certainly worthwhile.
After all, this was a truly super-rich individual. From any perspective, building a good relationship with him would undoubtedly be beneficial.
"Hello! I am Chen Aiguo. I come from a farming background and now run a small mine back home. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Chen Aiguo immediately stepped forward to introduce himself.
Despite his somewhat rustic appearance and the impression of simple honesty he gave, Yu Zhou knew that when it came to cunning, this man was as slippery as an eel.
If you were his adversary, you could easily fall into his trap before you even realized it.