Chapter 652: 648. I Have a Friend Also Named Zhang Ran (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

The middle-aged man with Liao Wei is named Tom; although his name is ordinary, his status is truly extraordinary.

His family was one of those that benefited from the oil dividends back in the day, and by relying on the oil business, they made their fortune completely.

At the same time, they extended their reach into many corners, and the family's influence was once illustrious, possessing their own network of connections in the business, political, and military worlds.

But they were also one of the families that went up against Zhang Ran back then, and it was Zhang Ran who dragged them down from their pedestal!

Zhang Ran did indeed suffer great losses back then, but these people suffered no less, perhaps even more than Zhang Ran.

The look in Tom's eyes as he looked at Yin Long was complex; at this moment, Yin Long was Zhang Ran's spokesperson. He had only been a bystander to the events of those years, and given his status and ability at the time, he had no way to get involved.

At this moment, Tom did not know what kind of mood he should be in.

If one were to really speak of it, the culprit for why their family had been so low-key and suffered such huge losses over these years was Zhang Ran.

But Tom being able to rise to the top quickly, and having already occupied an important position within the family ten years ago, was also something he needed to thank the Zhang Ran of those years for.

That time was not just as simple as losing money.

And Tom actually also knew some things; they might have been played by others during the events of those years.

Yin Long also noticed Tom; he looked at Tom and smiled, but did not take the initiative to speak.

Liao Wei did not know these things; at this moment, her mood was somewhat excited.

The current Liao Wei had already reached the limit of her abilities; if she wanted to continue moving up, she had to jump out of this circle, and Tom was the best choice.

She had ability, had means, and even more so had an ambition that was not easily satisfied; these were all her sources of confidence.

"Hello, Mr. Yin, long time no see." Tom shook off the thoughts in his mind and took the initiative to stand up and say.

This card game was also directed by him; it was he who had Liliya bring Yin Long over.

Yin Long also smiled and shook hands with him, saying: "Tom, long time no see."

Naturally, the two had met back then, but that was all it was.

Seeing that the two did not have any intention of being at daggers drawn, Liliya's heart suddenly relaxed.

She appeared glamorous, moving like a fish in water among these big shots, but only she herself knew the hardships involved; one careless interaction could potentially invite huge trouble.

If she could, she naturally would not want to do anything that would make the guests feel disgusted.

"Everyone, I will go get the cards; do you want some young ladies to accompany you?" Liliya said with a smile like a flower.

Tom cast his gaze onto Yin Long, and Yin Long shook his head and said: "No need, let's just play like this."

Liliya nodded and then went out; since Yin Long had said so, there was no need for people here, and at the same time, she instructed some waiters and the like not to approach this room.

"This is Liao Wei, she is also Chinese," Tom said while playing cards, introducing her to Yin Long.

Liao Wei stood up and reached out to Yin Long, saying: "Hello, Mr. Yin, I have long heard of your great name; my daughter is still your admirer, and she is currently working at an investment company."

"Haha, that is truly a coincidence." Yin Long also gave her face and shook her hand.

After exchanging a few polite words, Liao Wei did not say anything more; at this moment, she knew it was not the time for her to build connections, and leaving an impression on Yin Long was enough for her.

"Mr. Yin, what shall we play?" Tom smiled and asked.

Yin Long said casually: "It doesn't matter, do you have any recommendations?"

"I almost forgot, Mr. Yin is known as the Gambling King, so I won't make a fool of myself; let's just play high-low," Tom said.

"Fine." Yin Long was naturally indifferent.

The others had been silently watching from the side, only occasionally interjecting a word or two; they were all brought by Tom to serve as foils.

After playing a couple of rounds, Tom said: "Mr. Yin, did Mr. Zhang not come this time?"

Zhang Ran's arrival was very secretive, and coupled with the fact that He Yong's security and information handling were very good, it had not been leaked.

Yin Long said with a half-smile: "Tom, are you very welcoming to Brother Zhang?"

Tom was startled, then shrugged and said: "If I had a choice, I wouldn't want to see Mr. Zhang; I wish he would never come over for the rest of his life."

"Hahaha, you really know how to joke." Yin Long laughed.

Tom smiled bitterly: "Joking? No, I am serious; no one wants to experience the losses of those years again."

"Wasn't that because you were the ones who actively looked for trouble?" Speaking of this matter, Yin Long's expression also looked unpleasant.

Tom shook his head and said: "You can't say it like that; if Mr. Zhang hadn't wanted to move our cake back then, how would we have made that kind of choice?

Moreover, Mr. Zhang posed too great a threat to us; how could he have managed to gain a firm foothold and accumulate such vast wealth in such a short time?"

Yin Long did not answer, but instead said: "You know about the matter in Sudan, right?"

"I know."

"Then do you know what the shark said in the end?" Yin Long said, appearing indifferent.

While speaking, he flipped over his cards: nine and a half.

"Sorry, I won." Yin Long said with a smile.

Tom did not care; he threw away the cards in his hand and first complimented Yin Long: "Mr. Yin's card skills are indeed very strong."

Only then did he say: "What did the whale say?"

"You will have to ask yourselves about that point." Yin Long stacked his chips and said.

As the cards were dealt again, Tom did not ask any more questions; today, he was just probing the bottom line through Yin Long.

Listening and watching from the side, Liao Wei also refreshed her understanding of Zhang Ran.

Previously, she only knew that Zhang Ran was one of the world's top ten richest people, and also a super-rich person who had experienced the Goddess of Destiny.

But that was only in Huaxia, not in the United States.

Yet looking at it now, it seemed the situation was not like that; Tom also seemed to know Zhang Ran, and not only did he know him, he was also extremely wary of him.

Liao Wei could perceive this just from some of Tom's words; that kind of wariness came from the marrow of his bones.

And what exactly were the events of those years?

Why would Zhang Ran make Tom so wary?

These matters swirled in Liao Wei's mind, but she remained calm, though she felt somewhat excited inside.

Because she knew her choice was correct; through Tom, she was opening a door like no other, a door that would allow her to go even further.

All of this was enough to make her excited!

"By the way, Mr. Yin, a friend of mine is also named Zhang Ran and is also from Galaxy Capital. I heard that Mr. Zhang takes good care of him. Do you know him?" Liao Wei said with a smile, seeing that the atmosphere had become a little quiet.

Yin Long's expression was a bit strange, but he recovered the next moment, and no one noticed.

"I know him. He has the same name as our Big Boss, so of course I know him, but he doesn't usually do any work and just drifts through his days," Yin Long said with a smile.