"Since we all met here, it must be fate."
"Coincidentally, I'm hosting a gathering tonight. Would you two like to join the fun?"
To Chen Aiguo, he was truly straightforward when it came to friends.
His cunning was reserved for his enemies. Moreover, in his impression, Yu Zhou was an exceptionally capable young junior.
He always adhered to one principle in his actions: never to touch what absolutely must not be touched. Even if Yu Zhou seemed insignificant now, who knew if such a capable person might suddenly rise to prominence one day?
If he offended him, wouldn't he face retaliation?
Furthermore, he had already understood from his previous interactions with Yu Zhou that this young man was vengeful and treated his friends and enemies entirely differently.
Therefore, Chen Aiguo actually admired Yu Zhou.
He felt that this kid's personality was extremely similar to his own, while his self-perception was always that he had only reached his current position through sheer luck.
Thus, faced with such a capable person, he felt admiration and also a strong desire to befriend him.
Upon hearing the invitation, Yu Zhou was visibly stunned.
All sorts of gatherings and information sharing were very common, happening daily in the stock market of Wanghai during this era.
But it was hard to imagine that Chen Aiguo would also organize one. This was certainly a case of people being more than meets the eye.
Nodding, Yu Zhou directly accepted the anonymous invitation.
This person had always shown him great respect. Naturally, since he had extended an invitation now, he would also reciprocate the courtesy.
"Then I'll be waiting for you tonight! Oh, right, I've also invited a surprise guest. I'll open your eyes tonight."
Seeing Yu Zhou accept the invitation, Chen Aiguo was immediately delighted.
He was now one of the more successful figures in the Jin Province circle in Wanghai. However, compared to the capital magnates, his influence was still far from sufficient.
Organizing a gathering, even if he wanted to achieve something, lacked gravitas if the attendees were insufficient.
Under such circumstances, Yu Zhou's mere agreement to attend tonight was a significant honor.
After all, in his eyes, someone like Yu Zhou, even if not perpetually busy, was inherently very occupied. For him to make time amidst his busy schedule to attend his circle's gathering was a clear gesture of respect.
"Don't worry, since you've asked, I have no reason to refuse. But what is this surprise? Can you give me a hint?"
Yu Zhou said with a smile.
His impression of this Chen Aiguo was quite good.
However, what this guy truly had in mind was not something he could readily discern.
Seeing the current situation, it was highly probable that he might stir up some commotion to boost the reputation of his gathering. This possibility alone piqued Yu Zhou's curiosity.
What on earth could make a gathering noteworthy at this moment? Well, for the time being, Yu Zhou couldn't figure it out even if he racked his brains.
"Hehe, if it's a surprise, it can only be revealed tonight! You'll know then."
"Right, you must attend tonight. I have something else to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
Chen Aiguo smiled mysteriously, his continued teasing leaving Yu Zhou speechless.
This fellow appeared quite cunning, yet possessed a rustic charm. How could he embody both these traits simultaneously?
It was truly perplexing.
"You know this Chen Aiguo?"
After Chen Aiguo left, Lin Haichao looked at him with surprise.
Yes, perhaps others hadn't heard of Chen Aiguo's name, but he had known of him for a long time.
This man had a great reputation in Jin Province, considered one of the top coal bosses. He was far more than just the owner of a small coal mine as he described.
The current energy market in Jin Province was terrifyingly chaotic, yet even so, this man had carved out a niche for himself across the entire provincial energy market.
This was not something achievable solely through sheer grit.
Moreover, given the intense competition among major mine owners, it was not impossible for there to be bloodshed and even fatalities.
Lin Haichao had indeed heard of this man's reputation. A boss who called himself a rough man, yet was refined within his coarseness, exuding a wild spirit, naturally attracted much interest.
"I know him, but we're not the closest of friends. My buddy Wu Dabiao is his closest friend. They hit it off immediately. Two simpletons, every time they meet, they create sparks."
Yu Zhou said with a smile.
He always kept this situation in mind as a source of amusement.
He recalled that last time, he had been delayed and needed to call home. Barely ten minutes after the gathering with this friend had begun, and he had stepped out.
Those two had already started a competition in the private room of the restaurant.
By the time he returned, the scene was incredibly intense. The two grown men were fighting like children, neither able to get the better of the other.
As soon as it ended, the two of them were back to backslapping each other, much to Yu Zhou's astonishment. He considered it a world wonder.
"Hahaha! What characters, both this man and your friend are truly characters!"
Hearing Yu Zhou's account, Lin Haichao couldn't help but burst into laughter. He had met Yu Zhou's friend but wasn't familiar with him.
He never imagined that these two would create such sparks.
"Let's tidy up tonight and attend the gathering properly! He mentioned a surprise, so we can only hope it's not a shock."
Yu Zhou said with a grin.
He stated that when dealing with such simpletons, the feeling of carefree enjoyment was never-ending, and anything they did under such circumstances was quite normal.
And it was precisely because Yu Zhou said this that Lin Haichao also began to look forward to it.
Where did this desire to see someone make a fool of themselves come from? Had this kid corrupted me?
Lin Haichao felt somewhat frustrated, yet his expectant gaze did not diminish in the slightest.