Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 512: Chapter 512 Mu Beichen’s Calculations_1

Wang Yu finished giving instructions to Ji Mingyang and Bai Xiaosheng, then told the two mayors to return to Minister Fan’s office to wait later on.

After arranging all of this, Wang Yu almost jogged away.

It wasn’t for any other reason than that Minister Fan, because of listening to Bai Xiaosheng’s report, ”dragged the meeting on” for twenty minutes! It seemed like a short amount of time, but for a minister, those twenty minutes could equate to a meet-and-greet, a small event.

The day’s schedule was packed, and if time was consumed here, then trouble was bound to follow one after another.

Wang Yu was rushing back to report to the secretary and to modify the schedule.

Ji Mingyang and Su Shu understood.

”What a curse, because of you guys, you’ve created so much work for others,” Su Shu muttered.

Her voice was just loud enough for their small group to hear.

”Hey, what kind of talk is that!” Ji Mingyang immediately became unhappy, ”The minister enjoyed listening, and we couldn’t help it!”

Yet the expression on his face was one of great satisfaction.

Su Shu huffed and, accompanied by Mu Beichen, left.

Before leaving, Mu Beichen first politely nodded to Ji Mingyang, then when he looked at Bai Xiaosheng, his gaze lingered for an extra second.

Bai Xiaosheng remained silent, meeting his gaze without flinching.

If looks could speak, they would surely say:

”Next time, you won’t be so lucky!”

”The one who laughs last will be me!”

An exchange of glances, and after that, no further communication.

Ji Mingyang glanced at Su Shu’s retreating figure, then called Bai Xiaosheng to another location; he also had words of caution to give.

Meanwhile.

Su Shu and Mu Beichen walked along while discussing in low voices.

”This time, your preparation was already good enough, and I’ve always held you in high regard. Just now, Minister Wang also fully acknowledged you,” Su Shu began with a few reassuring words.

Mu Beichen smiled, appearing unaffected, though the depth in his eyes seemed to carry a slightly heavier shadow.

”If we’re inferior in skill, there’s nothing to be said. Mayor Su, Beichen will continue striving, not giving them another chance to turn things around!” Mu Beichen said gravely.

Su Shu nodded.

She trusted Mu Beichen; he never made easy promises. With such a declaration, it was certain he would put forth a thousandfold effort, and it was foreseeable that the work in the next phase would be even more robust and outstanding.

”I have confidence in you,” Su Shu said with firm certainty, then her delicate eyebrows knitted slightly, ”But regarding the other side, I always feel a bit uneasy. Ji Mingyang is known for his daring thoughts and actions. Could he have other plans, some unexpected strategy? Also this time, it seems there’s been some movement from Zhongjing, but I’ve been too busy to attend to it. After you go back, try to find out more about it.”

Mu Beichen nodded, ”Mayor Ji indeed is pioneering and has great foresight. And that Bai Xiaosheng... I think you haven’t been giving him enough attention all this time!”

Mu Beichen emphasized his statement.

”Bai Xiaosheng?” Su Shu was taken aback, looking at Mu Beichen and smiling, ”Beichen, it seems you’ve always been quite concerned about him. The last time, when we went to Zhongjing, you were the one who first told me about him, and it seemed you valued him highly. Back then, I had no idea he had replaced Song Changkong. However, afterwards, I thought about it and it seemed like you already knew that he had become the Zhongjing Media General Manager.”

Su Shu was somewhat puzzled.

If you were to say that Mu Beichen and Bai Xiaosheng were acquaintances, it didn’t seem like it, yet the level of his knowledge about Bai Xiaosheng was not ordinary.

Mu Beichen smiled and offered no explanation.

”It’s right to take our opponents seriously, but I still don’t believe he can be better than you. This time, I think the problem is still Ji Mingyang,” Su Shu said, her beautiful eyes concentrating, ”He knows me too well, and naturally understands the kind of people I appreciate. He’s targeted this report accordingly.”

Mayor Su Shu was still standing by her own views.

Mu Beichen didn’t respond, but after pondering for a moment, suddenly said, ”Mayor Su, regarding the upcoming review, I think we should do it like this...”

He lowered his voice and spoke to Su Shu, who at first was startled, then her eyes gradually widened with a look of surprise in between.

Mu Beichen, this man, truly dares to think and act. Can it really be done this way!

Su Shu pondered, a hint of hesitation on her face.

Fair to say, compared to Ji Mingyang, she was a leader who prioritized caution above all else.

”Mayor Su, Mayor Ji knows your style very well, and he’s been consistently strategizing against us. You need to take him by surprise this time, and use an unorthodox approach,” Mu Beichen said with a smile, encouraging her.

Just now, he did not refute Mayor Su Shu’s biased views on Bai Xiaosheng; he was saving it for now, to persuade her.

”Alright then.”

Su Shu finally nodded, ”Beichen, let’s proceed with this plan! As for Minister Fan and Minister Wang, I will talk to them, and moreover, I’ll request both ministers to keep it confidential!”

After speaking, Su Shu sneered to herself, ”Ji Mingyang, oh, Ji Mingyang, this time, I will surprise you as well!”

Mu Beichen watched the expression of Mayor Su Shu, also smiling, his gaze shifted away as he thought to himself, ”Bai Xiaosheng, they all say you are cunning and sly, adept at trickery, warning me to be very careful. This time, I have learned from it, next time, are you ready!”

Afterward, Mu Beichen’s eyes narrowed slightly, ”This time, what exactly are they up to in Zhongjing, when I return, I still need to investigate thoroughly! Make sure there’s a backup plan!”

Elsewhere.

In a relatively quiet place, Ji Mingyang’s face was filled with a smile as he lavished praise on Bai Xiaosheng.

”Sheng, you did a good job this time! You really sapped their energy, brought glory to us; I have to thank you for that.”

Joy bloomed across Mayor Ji Mingyang’s face.

The extent of his happiness was a bit exaggerated.

”You have no idea, how anxious we were waiting outside!” Zhang Meng remarked with emotion on the side, ”Especially when Mu Beichen came out, and Minister Wang, who was responsible for their review, heaped praise on them, Mayor Su was very proud, we were all panicked, only Mayor Ji was still confident you wouldn’t lose...”

”Ahem,” Ji Mingyang coughed.

Such talk was fruitless, only adding unnecessary pressure to Bai Xiaosheng.

Zhang Meng quickly shut up.

Bai Xiaosheng, hearing this, felt a warmth in his heart.

”Now, we are officially on the same starting line with them, it’s a small victory, but we still can’t be complacent. Mu Beichen is no ordinary opponent, Sheng, you have to be careful!” Ji Mingyang cautioned.

Mu Beichen had made a deep impression on him for being able to remain calm and steady even when he seemed on the verge of winning.

”Don’t worry, Mr. Ji, regarding the work ahead, I’ve already got some ideas!” Bai Xiaosheng smiled.

Ji Mingyang nodded in satisfaction.

”By the way, Minister Fan mentioned there’s an event in the province later, so I’m afraid I can’t return to Zhongjing; let Zhang Meng take you to the station,” Ji Mingyang said.

”No need, I can just take the high-speed rail back; it’s very convenient,” Bai Xiaosheng replied with a smile.

Ji Mingyang did not insist but simply said to Zhang Meng, ”Then you take Bai Xiaosheng to the station, and get the tickets from my quota!”

”Yes,” Zhang Meng immediately nodded.

That kind of treatment, ordinary people didn’t have!