Vanderbilt did not know how much longer he could live, as he was getting on in years and living day-to-day.
Seeing Zhu Wencong, so young and successful, Vanderbilt felt a mix of envy and jealousy. If his own child possessed even a tenth of Zhu Wencong's capabilities, he would have long been enjoying his twilight years.
Zhu Wencong realized that Vanderbilt might want to entrust his affairs to someone, and he was the most suitable candidate, being even younger than Vanderbilt's own grandson.
"I've looked into your Jiuding Trust, and it seems I am your first client on the East Coast.
At first, I did not believe that the railroad market was a false prosperity, but upon further contemplation, I discovered I was wrong.
Thanks to your guidance, Mr. Zhu, I realized that many people invest in the railroad market simply to make quick money, not for sustainable development."
"They are capitalists, and I am an industrialist. Zhu, am I ultimately their prey as well?" Vanderbilt asked.