The reason Nie Zhenbang sought out Zhao Xinglong was not without cause. It was, by any standard, their first meeting. The term 'familiar conversation amongst new friends' could appropriately describe the situation. Zhao Xinglong and Zhang Xu were as brothers, and friends, in Nie Zhenbang's understanding of Zhang Xu and judging from Zhao Xinglong's behavior just now, he had determined that Zhao Xinglong was a friend worth gaining.
At this moment, not only was Zhao Xinglong shocked, but in the Dynasty Club, at present, Li Hua, Li Wen*Ge, Zhang Xu, and others were all ears.
With Liu Kun and Yang Anbang as clear examples, Nie Zhenbang's reputation had long been established in these circles - referred to in Jingcheng as the golden touch. Whoever followed in Nie Zhenbang's footsteps never failed to prosper - Liu Kun and Yang Anbang being prime examples. At this moment, hearing that Nie Zhenbang had another project, everyone naturally wanted to join in.
