Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

William strode forward, with Alice following closely behind her father.

Alice's gaze eagerly fell on Meng Chuan.

But sensing Yingdie's wary gaze, Alice hurriedly shifted her gaze away from Meng Chuan.

After the two were seated, the waiter set out the cutlery again, and Meng Chuan raised his glass to toast William.

"Young Master Meng Chuan's schedule is too full this time, and I am truly ashamed that I have not been able to fulfill my duty as a host."

William spoke fluent Chinese, his tone carrying the restraint and elegance characteristic of old-fashioned aristocrats.

However, if you look closely, it's not hard to see a hint of restraint in his eyes.

It's no wonder William would do that.

Even Luca, the second uncle of Rothschild, was rendered speechless by Meng Chuan's sharp retorts.

In the end, the Rothschild family was forced to compromise with Meng Chuan.

Even William, the head of the Warburg family, had to be very polite to Duke Luca and dared not offend him easily.

This is the prestige of the Rothschild family, a top-tier aristocratic family.

Today, the Green Gang has also formed a defensive alliance with the number one assassin organization.

With this powerful alliance, the Green Gang is now virtually unchallenged.

William no longer dared to act like an elder in front of Meng Chuan.

"Chief William, you are too kind. Alice and I were classmates, so I am the junior and it is only right that I visit you."

Meng Chuan smiled and said in a tone of equality:

"Unfortunately, I've already booked my flight and will be flying to Shanghai soon, so I'll have to trouble you to come see me."

Since it's all just mutual flattery in business, Meng Chuan doesn't mind praising William a bit more.

After all, Meng Chuan needs to use the Warburg family in many situations.

After some mutual flattery, William took the initiative to get to the point:

“Young Master, your business acumen is truly astonishing. Your stock investments with Alice have yielded substantial profits, and she owes all of this opportunity to your support.”

William's words acknowledged Meng Chuan's abilities.

It also implies an urgent desire to further strengthen the relationship.

Meng Chuan swirled his wine glass, chuckled softly, and said calmly and composedly:

"Mr. William, you're too kind. Alice and I were simply doing what we needed."

Meng Chuan maintained a perfectly appropriate distance in his words.

William's Adam's apple bobbed slightly; what he wanted was not to keep his distance!

"To be honest, the global financial situation is currently turbulent, and even though Warburg has been around for a century, he is still walking on thin ice."

He paused deliberately, his gaze fixed on Meng Chuan's reaction like that of a hawk.

She wanted to catch even the slightest fluctuation of emotion from Meng Chuan's face.

Unfortunately, Meng Chuan's expression remained unchanged.

"If we could establish a closer cooperative relationship with the Green Gang..."

William left his words unfinished, but his intentions were already quite clear.

He hoped to leverage the Green Gang's vast power and resources to secure a more secure protection for the Warburg family.

"We've always been friends, haven't we?"

Meng Chuan interrupted.

Meng Chuan's smile was calm, making it difficult to discern his true thoughts.

This made William even more uneasy.

He wants more than just friends.

He and Fifth Master were friends back then.

When he got to Meng Chuan, he wanted to take it a step further.

However, Meng Chuan didn't know whether he didn't understand or if it meant something else.

This put William in a very difficult position.

Going further and speaking frankly might offend Meng Chuan.

He was unwilling to give up.

Just as William was in a dilemma, Alice suddenly spoke up:

“Meng Chuan, the preparation of our fund company has entered the final stage. I have drafted three equity distribution plans.”

She took the documents out of her handbag, her eyes focused and serious.

"One of the options is for the Warburg family to become strategic investors, with the shareholding percentage negotiable."

Her words carried a hint of expectation, hoping that Meng Chuan would accept the proposal.

This further strengthens the bond between Meng Chuan and his Warberg family.

As long as Warburg's name is on the shareholder list, anyone who dares to go against the Warburg family will have to think twice.

"Warberg is willing to inject $2000 billion as seed money, while also opening up his family's network of resources on Wall Street. You can decide on the percentage of shares; my main reason for trusting your strategic vision is that I believe in you."

William chimed in at the opportune moment.

His words weren't all flattery.

Meng Chuan has never lost a stock market investment so far.

Of course, whether or not it makes money is irrelevant.

William's main objective was to secure the Green Gang's permanent protection for 2000 billion.

Meng Chuan leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, producing a steady sound.

William and Alice both watched Meng Chuan nervously.

Even Yingdie was staring at Meng Chuan.

The difference is that Yingdie hopes Meng Chuan will refuse.

She didn't want Meng Chuan to have too much of a connection with the Warburg family.

In particular, she didn't want Meng Chuan and Alice to get too close.

"The matter of cooperation still needs to be considered in the long term."

After a long silence, Meng Chuan said calmly, then added:

"However, I will remember Mr. William's sincerity. In the future, if there is anything I, Meng Chuan, can do to help, I will not hesitate."

Meng Chuan has given William a lot of face.

However, the promise Meng Chuan made was a personal promise.

Instead of the Green Gang's promises that William most desired.

William was about to say something more, but Meng Chuan spoke first:

"Alice, Yingdie will handle the fund company matters with you. I don't have much time to deal with these business matters lately, so Yingdie can represent me in all aspects."

"As for the Warburg family's investment..."

Meng Chuan paused, his gaze sweeping over William's slightly constricted pupils, and said with a faint smile:

There's an old Chinese saying: True friends don't talk about money, because talking about money hurts feelings.

Meng Chuan said it in a joking tone, seemingly casually, but it contained a deeper meaning.

This approach both rejected cooperation and left room for maneuver for both parties.

"Mr. William, Alice, it's almost time. I have to go to the airport. I'll contact you later. You are also welcome to visit China."

As Meng Chuan spoke, he stood up and straightened his clothes.

"Alright, then we won't take up any more of Young Master Meng Chuan's time."

Although William was reluctant, he dared not show it in the slightest.

To avoid upsetting Meng Chuan.

Meng Chuan left the restaurant with Ying Die.

William frowned as he watched Meng Chuan's departing figure.

He knew that Meng Chuan's rejection did not mean there was no chance of a turnaround.

But it seems that only the last resort can break down this barrier and achieve a substantial cooperation between the Warburg family and the Green Gang.

With this thought in mind, William gave Alice a meaningful look.

If Meng Chuan and Alice could get married, all the problems would be solved.

"Father, do you think Meng Chuan will agree to cooperate?"

Alice's eyes held a hint of worry.

She had different feelings for Meng Chuan, but she always felt that the distance between her and Meng Chuan was getting further and further apart.

William sighed and rubbed his temples:

"It's hard to say. Meng Chuan is unfathomable and a formidable young man. He's not as easy to deal with as Fifth Master. We can't be too hasty."

"But in any case, we must strive to seize this opportunity for cooperation. The Warberg family can no longer remain passive like this."

As he spoke, a firm resolve was revealed in William's eyes.

Even if it means sacrificing a daughter's happiness for the sake of the family's future... that can't be called a sacrifice.

Meng Chuan and his daughter are a perfect match.

William thought to himself...