Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 296: Chapter 296 I Strongly Support Mr. Bai_1

Everyone had not expected that Bai Xiaosheng, Mr. Bai, who had previously maintained an indifferent smile and kept a low profile, would suddenly start playing the piano.

Those who didn’t understand merely felt it was lively and pleasant to the ear, Bai Xiaosheng’s hands weren’t just playing the piano, they were clearly dancing joyously on the keys.

Unlike Chen Changqing’s serious and earnest approach, Bai Xiaosheng didn’t even look at the keys, yet his playing was smooth and flowing, as if it had been tempered a thousand times over.

For those in the know, however, their faces were stricken with shock, Bai Xiaosheng was playing Chopin’s Waltz in D-flat Major—a piece for Grade 8 piano!

Comparable to professional-level standards!

Even Shang Wanwan’s face couldn’t help but show some infatuation.

Just now, when Chen Changqing was playing, she had merely nodded slightly.

Chen Changqing was shocked into silence, the absolute advantage he thought he had, the musical cultivation he believed could crush Bai Xiaosheng’s, seemed so easily overthrown.

He was at Grade 6 piano, while Bai Xiaosheng was at Grade 8!

Then, what about his earlier rationale for taking over the film department with a piano piece? What could he say now?

Chen Changqing’s face turned somewhat unsightly, thankfully no one was paying him any attention; the audience’s gaze was all drawn to Bai Xiaosheng.

Chen Changqing took a deep breath, then another, forcing himself to calm down.

One may lose, but must not lose the battle!

Chen Changqing clenched his teeth bitterly, chewing on these words. Suddenly, he felt some resentment toward this phrase.

He didn’t know who had taught it to him, having regarded it as a profound truth. He had never really had the opportunity to use it before, but now, time and again, he was forced by Bai Xiaosheng to bring it out, and he had to use it with irritating frequency...

Below the stage, everyone was agape with eyes wide, those beauties who supported Bai Xiaosheng were so excited they were almost screaming.

Gao Ya and Zhao Xiaoying’s mouths formed an ’O’, incredulously watching Bai Xiaosheng’s performance on stage.

They were just feeling incredibly regretful that if only Bai Xiaosheng knew a bit of piano it would have been perfect.

Even though it certainly wouldn’t compare to the spectacular Grade 6 piano of Mr. Chen, it would still add a lot to the spectacle.

Now, Bai Xiaosheng was playing a piece by Chopin...

”This, this must be quite a high level,” Gao Ya couldn’t help but ask.

Zhao Xiaoying knew how to play the piano and was currently at Grade 7, striving for Grade 8.

At this moment, she bit her lower lip slightly, with adoration in her eyes, and a hint of crimson on her cheeks, ”This is Grade 8 piano! A piece by Chopin!”

Gao Ya found it unbelievable, almost screaming out loud, with a lovestruck expression, she muttered, ”Mr. Bai, I want to have your babies...”

Gao Dazhi couldn’t help feeling a bit excited; he had picked the right side supporting Bai Xiaosheng, awesome!

Among the crowd, Lu Fanyu’s complexion turned pale, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Bai Xiaosheng, his greatest enemy, was now astounding everyone with his performance and might even take over the film department because of it...

Lu Fanyu felt his legs go weak, so weak that he wanted to collapse.

As the piece concluded, Bai Xiaosheng stood up and walked towards Song Changkong and his group with a smile.

”Please excuse me, I haven’t played in a long time and am a little out of practice,” Bai Xiaosheng modestly said, imitating Chen Changqing.

Originally, he didn’t want to show off his ties to Red Lotus, but alas, the terms offered by Shang Wanwan and the others were too tempting!

Getting the film department, my score should increase even faster!

Bai Xiaosheng looked at Chen Changqing with a bit of an apology in his eyes.

Sorry, old Chen, I have a three-year agreement with your future sister-in-law, eager to level up and gain experience...

Chen Changqing saw Bai Xiaosheng’s look and took it as a provocation...

Shang Wanwan, without saying a word, was the first to start applauding; she walked up to meet Bai Xiaosheng.

She led the way, and the entire room woke from their astonishment.

Applause erupted, fierce and intense, as many clapped their hands fiercely.

To appreciate a top-tier piano performance, you don’t have to be a connoisseur; there’s an innate human recognition of beauty.

”As Miss Shang has suggested, it seems I can only reluctantly take charge of this department for a while,” Bai Xiaosheng smiled at Shang Wanwan and turned to Song Changkong. ”The new media department has just got on the right track, and I can’t neglect it. I’ll have to run between the two. Although it’s tough, as the deputy director, I’ll shirk no duty for the good of the company.”

Hearing Bai Xiaosheng’s words, both Song Changkong and Chen Changqing’s eyelids visibly twitched.

Bai Xiaosheng was seizing power and seeking credit, and doing so shamelessly in front of so many people!

Song Changkong wore a smile, and Chen Changqing’s face remained calm. However, inside, both were fiercely cursing Bai Xiaosheng.

Shang Wanwan smiled without saying anything, while she hoped Chen Changqing would take over the department, she was indifferent to Bai Xiaosheng doing so.

Anyway, Shang Wanwan wouldn’t neglect to network just because Chen Changqing wasn’t managing the film and television department.

As for Bai Xiaosheng, his recent performance was stunning. This man of humble origins actually had a grade-eight piano talent and had kept it hidden all this time.

Such a man suddenly piqued Shang Wanwan’s interest.

”Ahem, let’s leave it at that for now,” Song Changkong muttered ambiguously.

Leave it at that? Leave what at that?!

Bai Xiaosheng frowned slightly.

I’ve been forced to show off, and you’re still playing it cool? No way, I have to make things solid in front of everyone!

Although Bai Xiaosheng hadn’t known Song Changkong for long, he clearly understood his boss’s temper and nature: Song regarded power more strictly than he did his own wife, and if given a chance to be slippery, things could become troublesome.

Bai Xiaosheng wouldn’t allow him to change his mind.

How to make it official? Bai Xiaosheng’s gaze swept across the crowd and landed on Lu Fanyu...

Lu Fanyu looked at him with panic, and as he saw Bai Xiaosheng’s gaze turning toward him, his face went pale and he quickly averted his eyes in haste.

However, it was too late.

Fine, it’ll be him! Bai Xiaosheng thought to himself.

This ”overbearing deputy director” was well-known throughout the company, and despite being somewhat useful at work, Lu Fanyu had provoked him repeatedly overnight. Now, if Bai Xiaosheng still allowed him to stay here with such arrogance, how would he be able to establish his authority in the future? He wouldn’t be making Chen suffer for nothing.

Furthermore, Lu Fanyu’s character was downright low, which was repulsive to Bai Xiaosheng.

”Ladies and gentlemen, colleagues, and members of the film and television department,” Bai Xiaosheng raised his voice. ”As you have heard, Mr. Song has appointed me to manage the film and television department!” His gaze fell on Lu Fanyu, sharp and unyielding. ”With this opportunity, I would like to make an announcement.”

Bai Xiaosheng’s words caused Song Changkong and Chen Changqing to be taken aback.

Make an announcement? What announcement? This wasn’t on the agenda!

Lu Fanyu’s face turned deathly pale, and he couldn’t help trembling. He had a terrible feeling of foreboding.

”The originally cast leading man, Lu Fanyu, is accused of slander against the film and television department’s director, suppressing newcomers, and repeatedly insulting me and Mr. Changqing,” Bai Xiaosheng declared sternly. ”Now, I hereby announce his removal from the leading role and direct the HR department to terminate his contract!”

With that statement, the room fell silent.

Song Changkong’s face shifted, and the guests were equally astonished.

Shang Wanwan’s welcome party and meet-and-greet with the lead actors, and it began with ousting the lead actor?

Unheard of!

Chen Changqing also didn’t expect Bai Xiaosheng to be so ruthless. In his astonishment, he saw Bai Xiaosheng looking his way, seemingly about to mention the insults Lu Fanyu had hurled at him.

Chen Changqing’s face suddenly altered; he absolutely couldn’t let Bai Xiaosheng call him a homosexual in front of everyone!

”I fully support Mr. Bai’s decision!” Chen Changqing immediately shouted out loud.