Chapter 994: 989. Visiting Aili (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

The conversation between Zhang Ran and Aili left many people astonished; previously, many had felt that these two should not know each other.

After all, Zhang Ran had disappeared for such a long time before, and the period when Aili truly began to make a name for himself on the international stage was also during this timeframe.

But now, Aili and Zhang Ran were telling everyone that they had known each other for a long time; not only that, but Aili had also been significantly influenced by Zhang Ran.

Although they did not get the news they had imagined about a conflict between the old and new world's richest men, such news still made them incredibly excited.

In fact, this kind of news was even more interesting than the two of them having a conflict; there was just too much that could be written about this.

Many subsequent events unfolded following these two, and for a time, they completely became the protagonists.

When the meeting ended, all the reporters were full of excitement; some had already drafted their news and started sending it to their companies.

As for Zhang Ran, he left after chatting with some people, and when evening arrived, he came to Aili's home for a visit.

Some things were still not suitable to be said in public, such as the purpose of Zhang Ran coming to find Aili this time.

Aili's family had long been waiting at the entrance to welcome him, and seeing Zhang Ran get out of the car, they wore sincere smiles on their faces.

"Mr. Zhang, welcome to be a guest at my home," Aili said with a smile.

Zhang Ran was also all smiles, "It is also my honor to be able to visit Mr. Aili's home."

The polite pleasantries between the two were inevitable, but soon they were not so formal, and it slowly became like friends chatting.

"Mr. Zhang, I have long heard that you have an extraordinary understanding of children's education; I wonder if you could talk about it?" Aili asked curiously.

His son Feiman, standing to the side, had been looking at Zhang Ran with curiosity, but when he heard this, his expression became somewhat uncomfortable.

Zhang Ran laughed: "It's all normal education. A child's future still depends on themselves. No matter what we parents do, we can only guide them."

"Sigh, this boy of ours is not very good; he is too willful in doing things, doesn't consider things comprehensively, and..." As he spoke, Aili began to complain about his son.

After listening, Zhang Ran said with a chuckle: "Feiman is actually already quite good. Don't set your requirements too high, otherwise, it will also be a kind of pressure on the child."

He also knew Feiman; although he did not seem prominent, his actual ability was also very strong.

Moreover, Feiman rarely caused any news, and even less did he use the family's wealth and status to do anything illegal or undisciplined.

All in all, Feiman gave Zhang Ran a good impression.

Upon hearing this, a trace of a smile also appeared on Aili's face, but he quickly restrained it and continued to talk about his dissatisfaction with his son.

What followed was an exchange of educational philosophies between the two richest men, which left quite a few people dumbfounded.

They never expected that the private meeting between Zhang Ran and Aili would be like this.

Although Zhang Ran said this was a private visit, he actually brought some people with him, and Aili also had some people here.

Because everyone knew that Zhang Ran coming over this time was not purely for a visit; there must be an important matter.

After finishing the meal and chatting for a while longer, Aili then invited them to the conference room; the place where Aili lived was not like Zhang Ran's, who liked living in a residential complex.

His place occupied a huge area; let alone one conference room, even ten would be easy.

"Mr. Zhang, I wonder what specific matter you came over for this time?" Aili said with a smile.

Zhang Ran did not hide anything and said directly: "I came over this time to cooperate with Mr. Aili."

"Cooperate?" Aili asked in return.

Zhang Ran nodded and said: "That is, to cooperate."

"How to cooperate?"

"Since Mr. Aili has already guessed it, why ask?" Zhang Ran laughed.

Aili also laughed; of course he had guessed it. After all, Zhang Ran had always been out in the open, and if one knew a little about the situation, one could guess it.

"Mr. Zhang wants to cooperate with me in the field of new energy?" Aili asked.

Zhang Ran nodded and said: "That is indeed the case, but cooperation in the field of old energy, oil, is also needed."

"Oh? Could you elaborate?" Aili asked with interest.

He had only guessed that Zhang Ran would cooperate with him in new energy, as he also knew about the matters regarding the Rhode Family.

In fact, the Rhode Family also had investments in new energy, just not very large ones.

The trend of new energy was already very clear, although because of oil and inherent old-school forces, they would certainly resist new energy.

But this did not mean that they would really do nothing; people like them, although they disliked it, still had to do what needed to be done.

Everything had to be fully prepared for.

So Aili thought that Zhang Ran wanted to join him in attacking the Rhode Family, but he did not expect Zhang Ran's ambition to be so great.

Zhang Ran said: "The development of new energy requires time and technology, and even more so, support from all aspects.

Right now, no matter from which perspective, it is not the most suitable time, so cooperation in the oil sector is still necessary.

In this way, we can expand in this market and possess our own market; on the other hand, it is also necessary to win over some supporters."

Aili was not moved by these two sentences from Zhang Ran, but he did not beat around the bush and said directly: "Mr. Zhang, if it is only cooperation in the field of new energy, I am very interested. As long as there are no major problems, cooperation is no problem."

Having said this, Aili paused and added: "Just as I said before, I have been deeply influenced by Mr. Zhang in this regard. The development of new energy is the progress of technology and also the development of society; these are all good things."

"But regarding oil, if Mr. Zhang does not have an essential reason, I think I might not get involved," Aili said bluntly.

Zhang Ran was actually very happy about this; this kind of negotiation was the best, saving a lot of time for suspicion.

Zhang Ran nodded and said: "I understand this point. Since I have said it, I have actually already prepared for it."

"Mr. Aili actually also understands my purpose in doing this. Although I also have the intention of pulling Mr. Aili along, in reality, if we can truly gain a foothold in the oil industry—it doesn't need to be very large—then when the new energy era arrives, everything we have done will be worth a hundred times more.

Moreover, I believe Mr. Aili also knows what the biggest obstacle to promoting the development of new energy is. This is not something that technology can solve, and if we are a part of it, it will be relatively easier to persuade others and obtain some support when the time comes," Zhang Ran said.