Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 696: Chapter 696: People You Can’t Afford to Offend_1

Bai Xiaosheng and Zhang Yao were reluctant to mix with those people and walked leisurely at the back.

Zhang Yao lowered his voice, chuckled to Bai Xiaosheng, and said, ”Brother, from now on, we are a CP, how close is that!”

Bai Xiaosheng wasn’t an out-of-touch old fogey; he spent a couple of hours each day letting Red Lotus check the latest news and vocabulary to keep up with the times.

He knew that CP stood for couple and originally referred to a husband and wife or a romantic couple in English.

But now, it’s been perverted to include same-sex male-male and female-female pairs as well.

”Who’s your CP? Please have some self-respect, Zhang! And what do you mean by saying that?” Bai Xiaosheng deliberately moved away from Zhang Yao, gave him a cold look, and asked.

Zhang Yao was initially taken aback by his reaction, then burst into laughter, ”Brother Bai, don’t be nervous. I, Zhang Yao, am male, like women, and would never entertain the idea of making a move on you, although you do look rather clean and quite handsome...”

”Don’t look at me like that, I really didn’t mean it that way.”

”I was saying, you might have offended Chen Changluo just now! Offend him, and you still think you can do well in Anjiang?” Zhang Yao sneered, ”Do well, and you’ll end up just like me, a permanent onlooker part of the soy sauce party, always the last to be considered—if ever—for anything. Looking on as others eat meat and drink heartily, never you. Then, a few years later, you’ll become like me, becoming notorious. Tell me, by then, wouldn’t we be a pair?”

So that was it.

Bai Xiaosheng glanced at Chen Changluo’s retreating back and said indifferently, ”Just because I didn’t show him reverence? Is it that serious?”

”Pretty much! You dared to treat Chen Changluo that way, and in public no less, my admiration for you is literally off the charts,” Zhang Yao sighed, ”A couple of years back, I also met a friend at a similar event. He was just like you, indifferent towards Chen Changluo. And what happened to him? While others climbed the ladder year by year, he faced obstacle after obstacle, going from general manager to deputy general manager, until in a fit of anger, he resigned.”

As he said that, Zhang Yao patted Bai Xiaosheng’s shoulder, ”Brother, you seem quite reasonable, so heed my advice. When the banquet starts later, go offer a toast to Chen Changluo, pour generously, and if he casually drinks with you, consider it a public apology and admission of wrong. Don’t let him remember you.”

”Ask me to toast to him?” Bai Xiaosheng glanced at Zhang Yao, and smiled meaningfully, ”I’m afraid that by then, he won’t dare to drink!”

Zhang Yao was stunned and looked at Bai Xiaosheng, giving a thumbs up, ”I’ve always thought I was the biggest blowhard here, but meeting you...”

”Damn, I really want to become your disciple!”

At that moment,

Chen Changluo was leading the group, approaching the villa’s hall.

The Chen Family servants stopped in their tracks as soon as they saw him, respectfully standing on both sides of the pathway, bowing slightly, and greeting, ”Young Master Changluo!”

Chen Changluo smiled and nodded slightly in response.

Those following looked at him with reverence.

The attitude of the servants said it all.

It seemed that Chen Changluo not only visited often but also held a very esteemed position in Chen Jiuzheng’s residence.

This group walked into the hall with great fanfare.

The hall was already occupied by over a hundred people, including top executives from subsidiary companies and guests from other third-party enterprises.

As for today’s protagonists, those participating in the selection for the heads of the provincial industry sectors had been taken to a separate lounge to rest as soon as they arrived.

Of course, some of them came out to chat with other guests.

Once Chen Changluo arrived, another wave of people flocked to him.

These people recognized him, knowing he was the nephew of Chen Jiutian and Chen Jiuzheng, and a favored figure in the brothers’ eyes.

Naturally, they were exceedingly respectful toward him.

Those who were unfamiliar with Chen Changluo suddenly gained understanding after others explained, and they too looked at Chen Changluo with awe.

As Chen Changluo made his greetings around the circle, Bai Xiaosheng and the others just arrived, and due to the commotion, the servant responsible for checking invitations didn’t check Bai Xiaosheng’s invitation.

Naturally, Bai Xiaosheng wasn’t directed to the lounge either.

Bai Xiaosheng watched Chen Changluo being so highly praised and was astonished.

Afterward, he was pulled by Zhang Yao into a small hall where there was a tea break with fruits and cakes.

”This Chen Family is my favorite place to gather because their chefs are simply too good, the pastries are Michelin-level. Now, let them make a fuss, after all, you don’t like these things, so just follow me and treat yourself.”

Zhang Yao said so.

Bai Xiaosheng also became interested.

The two of them circumvented the noisy crowd, took a detour from the edge of the hall to the small hall, unnoticed by anyone.

Shortly after they left.

Chen Changqing hurried down from the second floor and immediately noticed Chen Changluo surrounded by the crowd.

Chen Changqing’s eyelids twitched slightly.

Originally, he could have received more respect than Chen Changluo, but Uncle had assigned him a more important task—to go to Zhongjing Media.

According to the original plan, given time, he certainly could have taken control of Zhongjing Media!

By then, what Anjiang Province’s most profitable enterprise, could compare with Zhongjing Media!

Initially, Chen Changqing was full of confidence, but who would have thought that a scourge arrived at Zhongjing Media and thwarted the family’s plans completely.

”Bai Xiaosheng, you and this Chen Changluo, are both despicable bastards that I loathe!” Chen Changqing cursed in his heart.

He bypassed those people and headed straight for the door; he needed to instruct the servants to keep watch, and as soon as someone named Bai Xiaosheng arrived, they were to report directly to him.

Chen Jiutian, Chen Jiuzheng, Mu Beichen, these few were all upstairs waiting.

Chen Changqing quietly took a detour, but Chen Changluo in the crowd caught sight of him, watching this cousin who had always been superior to him, now so downcast, dejected, and even a bit pitiful. Chen Changluo felt satisfied in his heart.

When Chen Changqing reached the doorway, he quietly summoned a servant in charge of checking invitations and gave a low command.

The servant even earnestly promised, ”Rest assured, Young Master Changqing, I have been keeping watch here all along. The moment he arrives, I will immediately report to you, I definitely won’t let you miss your business!”

Unbeknownst to him, the person had already entered.

Chen Changqing nodded with satisfaction, and as he turned around, he heard a resonant voice speaking.

”Oh, isn’t that Changqing? What’s the matter, seeing your brother here and not even coming to say hello?”

Chen Changqing saw Chen Changluo looking at him, with at least dozens of people staring at him.

Many eyes were playful, some not bothering to hide their sneers.

”Big Brother Changluo.” Chen Changqing responded calmly, ”Uncle said that when you arrived, he wanted me to take you to him, let’s go.”

Chen Changluo smiled, turned to the crowd, and said, ”Then everyone keep having fun, I’ll go upstairs to greet my Uncle and the others, and I’ll come down in a moment.”

The crowd responded in agreement.

Chen Changqing led Chen Changluo straight up to the second floor.

”Brother, I’ve heard that you’re still holding a deputy position?” Chen Changluo asked with a light laugh.

”Yes, I’ve encountered a troublesome person.” Chen Changqing answered calmly.

”How troublesome? If he’s here this time, let brother meet him, I’ll help you roll over him.” Chen Changluo said with disdain.

All of a sudden, Chen Changqing laughed, giving him a meaningful look.

”You will meet him, and when the time comes, Big Brother Changluo, you better keep your word and help your little brother roll over him!”