Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 287: Chapter 287 Chen Has Arrived_1

Bai Xiaosheng watched from beginning to end, capturing everyone’s expressions in detail.

As soon as Gao Ya appeared, Zhao Xiaoying had a very high and positive opinion of her.

If Zhao Xiaoying were truly jealous of Gao Ya, she would not subconsciously praise her when talking about her; some aversion would show through no matter what. These unconscious reactions are the most truthful.

Furthermore, as an observer, Bai Xiaosheng used the system’s third aid—the Micro Expression Analysis System.

Zhao Xiaoying’s grievances and anger were real. Gao Ya’s shock, anger, and heartache were also real.

They were both acting out of true feelings, and neither was hiding anything. Both were good girls.

The problem lay with people like Lu Fanyu and Qiuya. From an observer’s perspective, Bai Xiaosheng could see they were instigating trouble. He could even assert that the so-called whistleblowing letter was Qiuya’s doing.

Because no matter the outcome, Qiuya stood to benefit the most.

If the accusation succeeded, or if Director Gao, to avoid suspicion, vacated the role of the second female lead, it would open up an opportunity for Qiuya to compete for the role.

If the accusation failed, the company would easily trace it back to Zhao Xiaoying. Once Zhao Xiaoying was resented by the director, the third female lead’s role would become vacant and Qiuya would have no competition.

This woman was very calculating!

Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but glance at Qiuya, feeling somewhat impressed by her.

Of course, these were just Bai Xiaosheng’s conjectures.

However, the system’s analysis of Qiuya indicated that whenever the whistleblowing letter was mentioned, Qiuya appeared proud, showing her extreme satisfaction with her own dirty tricks.

”Let me go!”

Gao Ya struggled fiercely to free herself and glared angrily at him. ”Who are you!”

Zhao Xiaoying watched Bai Xiaosheng with tearful eyes, choking back sobs in silence.

In this moment, the fact that someone stood up for her was deeply moving.

”He’s Zhao Xiaoying’s new little lover. They were just now getting cozy on the terrace,” Qiuya said with a sneer, shouting to the people around her.

”Wow, newly acquainted, and he’s already stepping in to help out. How deep the affection must be!”

”Is this guy from our department? Which group’s artist is he?”

”I haven’t seen him before. He looks average; probably just a newbie who joined a few days ago.”

”Kid, don’t stick your nose where it doesn’t belong. This isn’t something for you to handle. Do you know who Gao Ya is!”

People around them started to speak up, with mockery, skepticism, and teasing.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled and remained silent, not paying any attention to these idle remarks.

”Miss Gao Ya, you should calm down a bit, and don’t rush to any conclusions,” Bai Xiaosheng said at a leisurely pace, ”lest you do something foolish.”

”What did you say!” Gao Ya exclaimed angrily.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled and gestured for her to listen further.

”What you are angry about boils down to two things. One, Zhao Xiaoying spoke ill of you behind your back, discrediting you; and two, Zhao Xiaoying sent an anonymous letter to company leadership, framing your father. Am I right?”

”That’s right!” Gao Ya glared at Bai Xiaosheng, huffily.

”Alright, first, regarding the first point, spreading rumors about his daughter among the artists under your father’s management, I am not sure what that would accomplish, nor do I understand why such a foolish person would do such a thing. By doing that, the benefits for her are almost zero. And regarding your status today, I expect that you have fought for it step by step, in view of everyone. It’s not something that can be destroyed by a few words or some gossip!”

Bai Xiaosheng laid out the logic plainly and clearly.

He believed Gao Ya was not a foolish girl but merely blinded by anger. As long as she calmed down and analyzed the situation, she would naturally understand where the problem lay.

Bai Xiaosheng spoke unhurriedly, yet every word was clear and logical, and he affirmed Gao Ya’s achievements.

Gao Ya opened her mouth but found herself unable to rebut. Her anger diminished slightly.

”But she did it!” Qiuya, seeing Gao Ya fall silent, hurriedly stoked the flames.

”Did I ask you to speak?” Bai Xiaosheng glanced coldly at Qiuya, slowly saying.

His gaze was as cold and sharp as a knife, a mere look sent a chill down Qiuya’s spine, even a trace of fear lurking within.

Since Bai Xiaosheng had assumed the role of the future president, he looked down on these people from a higher perspective, completely that of a superior regarding inferiors.

With Bai Xiaosheng’s corporate rank rising higher and power growing greater,

the aura he cultivated and honed along the way was formidable indeed.

Lu Fanyu, too, wanted to interrupt, but feeling the fringe of Bai Xiaosheng’s gaze, she inadvertently swallowed her saliva and found herself unable to speak.

”As for this first point, don’t you think it makes some sense, Miss Gao Ya?” When Bai Xiaosheng turned towards Gao Ya, his face once again transformed into a warm, amiable smile.

Gao Ya remained silent and shook her head.

But such a reaction clearly indicated she kind of believed it.

The people around were also shocked by Bai Xiaosheng’s domineering presence. However, they soon began discussing his words.

”Right, who would be so foolish as to spread bad rumors about her daughter in Director Gao’s department? That’s basically seeking death!”

”Exactly, it’s a losing game. Besides, such talk is usually reserved for private conversations with close friends and family. Are Zhao Xiaoying and Qiuya that close?”

”There is a problem here...”

The people around murmured among themselves.

Gao Ya’s fiery anger was reduced even more.

”Now for the second point. Let’s assume Zhao Xiaoying completely doesn’t understand what ’IP binding’ means,” Bai Xiaosheng said.

”I know, it’s like one person, one IP address, no repetition,” Zhao Xiaoying couldn’t help but mumble.

”We’re assuming you don’t know!”

Bai Xiaosheng said bemusedly yet amusedly, looking at Gao Ya, ”Let’s say she knows, but we’ll pretend she doesn’t. Let’s assume her report against Director Gao was purely out of jealousy towards you, wanting to pull you off the role of the second female lead. Maybe she wanted the company to investigate, or even to force Director Gao, for the sake of avoiding suspicion, to drop you from the role.”

”Then, would the role of the second female lead automatically go to her?” Bai Xiaosheng asked with a smile. ”I never knew that if the second choice is out, the third could simply step up. What a bizarre logic! I think, if you, Gao Ya, were to step down, the only one who could take over as the second female lead would likely be the one who competed with you and was eventually defeated by you, because she’s the next closest fit for the role!”

Gao Ya was visibly shocked.

A single word can awaken someone from a dream!

Zhao Xiaoying’s third female lead role had been decided from the start because she suited it.

In contrast, Qiuya, who had failed to compete against her for the second female lead and had certain traits suiting the third female lead, therefore became the tentative choice for that role.

Gao Ya couldn’t help but turn to Qiuya, her brows slightly furrowed.

And it was this same Qiuya who, just before, had been speaking ill of Zhao Xiaoying to her and actively looking for witnesses!

Gao Ya’s suspicious gaze caused Qiuya to tremble, a clear flash of panic crossing her face, precisely caught by Gao Ya’s eyes.

”Was it you?!” Gao Ya couldn’t help but frown deeply.

Bai Xiaosheng was about to continue speaking when he suddenly saw a familiar figure entering the banquet hall from outside—Chen Changqing!

Ah, Chen is here. In that case, he must be brought into this excitement!

Bai Xiaosheng smiled.