After the autumn wood

Having traveled to America in the year 1862, this was the beginning of a dream, the finest of times.
What constitutes a true master of success?
Having some notable descendants hardly counts for anything.
To build an Oil Empire alongside Rockefeller
To place Carnegie on the throne of the steel magnate
To help Ford propel the industrialization of automobiles worldwide
To lead Edison to monopolize the future of the electrical industry
To be an Angel Investor for Morgan's capital
Hear this, applause!

American success master

"Your Majesty... ah, Mr. Zhu Wencong..." Luo Chu and Sun Ji hesitated, not knowing how to address him.


"Ah... Long time no see!" James greeted.


"Shall we find another place to catch up properly?" Zhu Wencong suggested.


The three of them followed Zhu Wencong to a nearby Chinese teahouse; there was indeed too much to talk about between them.


James was Zhu Wencong's first backer; without his financial and network support, it would have been difficult for Zhu to rise so quickly.


James had never expected Zhu Wencong's growth to be so rapid; he had witnessed his rise firsthand.


From having nothing at the beginning to now being one of the top three wealthiest people in the federation, along with a noble royal identity, he was the envy of many.


The more successful Zhu Wencong became, the more James envied, resented, and hated him; hence, he had always strived to surpass Zhu over these years.


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