As Rockefeller continued his onslaught, one oil field after another declared bankruptcy.
Every oilfield owner faced internal troubles and external threats, with formidable enemies outside and agitated oil workers within.
The only option before them was to surrender and become a wholly subordinate industry to Jiuding Standard Oil.
As the dust settled from the oil war, Zhu Wencong was also invited by Gian Paulo for tea.
"Congratulations, Mr. Z!" Gian Paulo greeted Zhu Wencong directly.
"Oh please, it was all thanks to the folks below, I hardly did anything.
I'm not sure what instructions the Mayor has for inviting me over, but I will make sure to accomplish it, provided it's within my capabilities.
I previously promised to develop Cleveland; that was not an empty statement, we have already started taking action.
I got Rockefeller to prioritize road construction, followed by the expansion of the railway, all part of our plans," Zhu Wencong began with promises.
