The Wealthy Tycoon's Game of Life

Chapter 1144: Chapter 430: The Big Picture and the ”Trump Card” (2)

Jian Zhuoran accompanied a cigar and smiled, ”You see, their rankings always change back and forth, but no matter how time changes, on this piece of land, there are always some people or forces that are deeply rooted here.”

”Like ’the two Guos and one Chen’ and ’the two Lius and one Shen’?”

Also locals, but always at the bottom, Wang Yan finally found a chance to chime in and added a sentence.

”So rhythmic?”

Zhou Wang raised an eyebrow.

”Indeed it’s catchy, that’s why it spread like this. Of course, the top family groups in Magic City are not limited to just these few; it’s just that they are quite representative.”

Jian Zhuoran nodded with a smile, ”Take the ’two Guos’ for instance, back in the old Magic City, they were one family. It’s just that due to various conflicts they split up later. Both brothers of the Guo Family are no ordinary people, each managing their own business impressively well...”

”Is one of the heads of the Guo Group named Guo Wangshan?”

”That’s correct, it’s Guo Wangshan. In his father’s generation, they were relatively low-key, but by Mr. Guo’s generation, there were many bold moves. Many lands in the new district across the river were acquired by the Guo Group...”

Jian Zhuoran was not surprised that Zhou Wang knew Guo Wangshan’s name. After all, he often appeared in the news and was considered a legendary figure in the Magic City business scene.

”What about the other ’Guo’?”

It was only then that Zhou Wang asked about what he really wanted to know.

”Compared to Guo Wangshan, the other head of the Guo family, Guo Sanli, is much more low-key. His name is almost never found in financial news, but in fact, their reach extends to various fields in Magic City. As far as I know, behind many unicorn companies in Magic City’s heavy industry and electronic components sectors, there’s the shadow of Guo Sanli...”

Jian Zhuoran sighed at this moment, ”Unfortunately, that’s all in the past.”

”So, the rumors are true, Guo Sanli indeed... fell?”

On the side, Zhao Zeyi, who wasn’t in Magic City most of the time, couldn’t help but ask, somewhat cautious as he spoke and even gestured at the end.

”It’s not so much a rumor; anyone with some standing in Magic City should already know.”

Another veteran in the financial business, Li Shengli, replied, ”It seemed to have started years ago, but it’s a pity no one knew whom Jiangnan Guo Family had offended. Suddenly this year, they couldn’t hold on any longer... A few months ago, Guo Sanli’s nephew even came to me to ask for help, but how could I dare to lend them money?”

”Indeed, it’s quite a mystery. The Guo Family prospered on this land for decades, who could have imagined they’d disappear overnight as if they were removed.”

Jian Zhuoran lamented, ”So, it’s still the same saying: beyond people, there are always people. Remaining humble and respectful is the real hard truth!”

Guo Sanli...

As they grew sentimental over this, Zhou Wang silently pondered over that name in his heart.

It seemed not entirely unfamiliar.

It should have been when he was in his sophomore or junior year when Guo Nansheng’s parents came to Ming City to see him and took the entire dorm out for a meal. Zhou Wang vaguely remembered, that the middle-aged man in a leather jacket, who seemed simple and honest, was probably named that.

”Mr. Zhou, aside from these families, the other top-tier players should be the consortium representatives from Hong Kong Island. But they tend to act cautiously, and I haven’t interacted much with them.”

While Zhou Wang was lost in thought, Jian Zhuoran continued, ”Aside from them, there are some people I wouldn’t dare to speak lightly of, but Mr. Zhou may have heard of them, more or less...”

”In any case, these are the ones recognized as the top by the Magic City circle. I’m someone with some standing in Magic City, but even I don’t usually have contact with these people, so if you find anything wrong in what I say in the future, please don’t mind.”

Jian Zhuoran finally laughed, ”Because at Mr. Zhou’s level, you will surely mingle with these people in the future...”

”Mr. Jian thinks so highly of me? But those are the top players in Magic City. I’m just a mere billionaire, probably not enough to be seen.”

Zhou Wang shook his head with a smile.

”Mr. Zhou, you must be joking. If even you are not qualified to deal with these people, then who else could be?”

”Indeed, just think of us old friends who have shared drinks with you when you truly stand atop the mountain one day!”

Jian Zhuoran and the others actually only knew Zhou Wang through limited information, and subconsciously they didn’t think that Zhou Wang currently was qualified to stand at the top of Magic City, but that didn’t stop them from praising him generously at this moment.

”You all give me too much credit. In the eyes of these people, I’m probably just a young lad, who knows how they see me... Alright, enough about this topic. So, what’s below these top players?”

Seeing they were about to continue praising, Zhou Wang promptly stopped the topic and then asked.

”Below them, it becomes quite controversial. Mr. Zhou, you also know, Magic City never lacks various billionaires; some people you hadn’t heard of yesterday suddenly appear today...”

Jian Zhuoran smiled, ”Of course, usually we have a line in our hearts, and this line actually has to do with those top families. Put simply, on this land, the higher the top players stand, the deeper their connections.”

”So, families like ’the two Guos and one Chen’ become the standard for evaluation?”

Zhou Wang quickly grasped the idea, and couldn’t help but chuckle.

”Standing high enough, they naturally become the benchmark.”

Jian Zhuoran nodded, ”You may not be at the top, but unquestionably, the higher you go, naturally, the closer you are to them. So often, determining whether you are a second-tier or third-tier character is simply based on your social circle.”

”Indeed, for instance, that He Jiang next door, Mr. He, his father used to be a driver for Guo Wangshan’s family. Now, thanks to Guo Wangshan, he’s become successful, and outside, who doesn’t give this dissolute son some face?”

At this time, Wang Yan said with a smile.

”Mr. Wang, mind your words!”

But his seemingly joking words made the others’ expressions change slightly, and Jian Zhuoran chided him in a low voice.

”Sorry, sorry, a slip of the tongue after drinking, please don’t mind...”

Wang Yan also realized his words were a bit rash and quickly apologized.

”Mr. Zhou, actually, even before Mr. Jian mentioned it, I’d heard of your name...”

Perhaps sensing the awkward atmosphere, Shi Tian timely chimed in with a smile.

”Oh?”

Zhou Wang curiously looked towards this well-looking woman, although wearing slightly heavy makeup.

”I went to Beidou not too long ago, and a friend there told me about your exploits, just hearing about them already amazed me. Meeting you today, I consider it a stroke of luck... So, I’d like to toast to you once more.”

Shi Tian smiled charmingly and then raised her glass.

It was only then that Zhou Wang realized the cigarette in his hand had already burned out, no wonder this woman was making moves again, opportunistically starting a new round of toasting, or perhaps probing.

”I was just fooling around a bit in Beidou. I didn’t expect to receive so much praise from friends, President Shi, you flatter me.”

Zhou Wang raised his glass and lightly clinked it with hers.

”How could it be just fooling around?”

Shi Tian and Jian Zhuoran exchanged a glance, then smiled and said, ”I heard that Beidou’s nobility all lowered their pride, membership was hard to come by, Mr. Zhou’s skills are admirable!”

At this point, seeing that Zhou Wang smiled without responding, Shi Tian couldn’t help but ask, ”Mr. Zhou, what exactly are the standards for membership?”

”Yes, it would be good to know if we might have a chance...”

Another executive, Zhao Zeyi, spoke while observing Zhou Wang’s expression.

But to their disappointment, Zhou Wang still remained vague, instead commenting on the dishes and not responding to their inquiry.

Seeing this, Jian Zhuoran signaled to Shi Tian with a glance.

Though reluctantly, as the ”ace” she had carefully prepared was meant to be used when Zhou Wang was somewhat inebriated to seize the opportunity once and for all.

But she sighed, realizing that even if Zhou Wang got drunk, they might not get any definite word.

So, after prolonged hesitation, Shi Tian smiled and said to Zhou Wang:

”Mr. Zhou, you wouldn’t mind adding another set of tableware, would you?”

”Oh, who else is coming?”

Zhou Wang was taken aback.

Shi Tian smiled without speaking, only picking up her phone to send out a message.

Zhou Wang, seeing her intentionally being mysterious, piqued his interest, as the table was already crowded, and Shi Tian still wanted to add a person, clearly with a specific purpose...

A moment later, with the sound of high-heeled shoes tapping on the floor, under the guidance of the private room manager, a girl in a black strap dress with a beautiful face and a tall S-shaped figure shyly walked in.

Amidst Zhou Wang’s astonished gaze, an amused Shi Tian pointed at the girl and introduced:

”Mr. Zhou, her name is Bai Feifei, a new member of our company’s girl group. Since she just stepped into society, she might not be very worldly. If she offends you in any way, please don’t hold it against her...”