Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 708: Chapter 708 I’ll Choose the Judges_1

Song Yanran waved to summon two servants and gave them some quiet instructions.

The servants hurried away.

After a short while, they each returned, shouldering an item.

The guests were momentarily startled by the sight.

What test was this?

The two servants brought out two easels, and they propped them up back to back.

”Interesting, it’s turned into a literary gathering today, from music to art,” someone joked with a laugh.

A burst of laughter echoed from the crowd.

Song Yanran picked up two paintbrushes and handed one to Bai Xiaosheng and Chen Changluo, positioning them in front of their respective easels; then she took the microphone, gesturing for silence and announced, ”Now, let me explain the contents of the competition!”

The crowd immediately fell silent.

Song Yanran began leisurely, ”All of you here are senior management talents. You all understand what we, as general managers, compete with: ability, literacy and knowledge reserves! These are paramount to our professional careers and the development of our companies. Hence, many people study, and those in higher positions are even more motivated to learn. Some study management, some philosophy, others calligraphy, and yet others foreign languages.”

Her words had many heads nodding in agreement.

Indeed, they dared not slack off.

The corporate competitive pressure was immense, and standing still meant falling behind, with so many people eyeing each position.

Song Yanran went on, ”In a moment, I’ll name three books: one on management, one on economics, and one on interpersonal relations—three classics, and I will announce their titles in the languages of their authors’ respective countries for the two participants to write down. In addition, I will recite some famous phrases in philosophy, humanities, and management studies in Chinese, and you’ll need to either name the author, share your understanding, or complete the sentence when I give the first half. In total, there will be ten questions!”

The guests were immediately amazed.

The content of this knowledge assessment was far from simple!

It involved multiple languages, reading comprehension, and knowledge reserves, as well as the competitors’ mindset and blackboard skills!

Zhao Qianze was also surprised.

She had not expected Song Yanran to go to such lengths.

”However, these should be Chen Changluo’s forte; although Bai is talented and versatile, he may not be as proficient in these areas!”

Zhao Qianze grew somewhat anxious, her palms sweating.

By now, the competition was about to start, and she could not stop it.

Although she felt Bai Xiaosheng might be willing to lose, it didn’t entirely seem that way to her.

Bai Xiaosheng was full of energy, looking serious.

He did not appear to be taking it lightly.

”We’ll start now, so please everyone step back and don’t crowd around, so as not to affect their emotions or performance,” Song Yanran said.

The easels were actually set up beside the band, not in the center of the venue, so some people had moved closer, wanting a better look.

Really, Song Yanran’s words were directed more at Zhao Qianze.

She feared Zhao Qianze might secretly help Bai Xiaosheng.

”For fairness, I’ll step back too!”

Song Yanran said this and then stepped forward three paces, turning her back to Bai Xiaosheng and Chen Changluo.

Seeing this, others followed Song Yanran’s lead and did not advance any further, including a helpless Zhao Qianze who distanced herself as well.

The crowd moved away.

Only then did Chen Changluo, with a smug smile, lean in and whisper to Bai Xiaosheng, ”Brother Bai, try not to lose too disgracefully!”

”Within this week, I’ll send someone over, so make arrangements then,” Bai Xiaosheng replied with a smile.

Chen Changluo blinked, confused.

”If you lose to me and owe me half a year’s service, naturally I’ll need to send someone with the materials for you to get to work,” Bai Xiaosheng said matter-of-factly.

”You!” Chen Changluo, now understanding, felt a surge of anger, ”Alright, let’s wait and see who wins and who loses!”

”Attention, gentlemen, we’re about to begin!” Song Yanran called out.

The two competitors promptly focused, waiting intently.

Song Yanran’s voice emitted a string of odd sounds.

After five seconds, she switched to a second language, and after another five, to a third.

Three book titles, three languages.

Read only once, with only five seconds of pause!

Bai Xiaosheng and Chen Changluo both wrote furiously, but what they wrote remained invisible to the onlookers.

Having finished reading out the titles, Song Yanran paused for a moment before continuing.

”Where does the saying ’What is valued above will be followed below’ come from, and what does it mean?”

”’Life is a never-ending factory where there is no place for the lazy. Work! Create!’ Who said this, and what other famous sayings did he have? Write down one of them at random.”

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Song Yanran then asked seven more questions, including three book titles, making a total of ten test questions.

Everyone craned their necks, trying to see what those two were writing, but unfortunately, either the angle was wrong, or the distance was too far, and they couldn’t see clearly.

However, seeing Chen Changluo’s excited and confident face, it was clear he was more assured.

”I bet Chen Changluo will win this time!”

”Yeah, Miss Song has a special relationship with him, so naturally she would ask something he’s good at.”

”But still, you can’t say Chen Changluo’s victory would be undeserved, these questions are indeed not simple!”

”Maybe, Bai Xiaosheng agreed to let Miss Song set the questions because he intended to lose on purpose, after all, Chen Changluo is a Chen Family Member...”

Everyone was abuzz with conjecture.

Zhao Qianze was somewhat helpless.

Chen Jiutian and Chen Jiuzheng, however, slightly furrowed their brows, they didn’t want Chen Changluo to win, him losing would be to their advantage!

Mu Beichen thought the same.

Zheng Qinghong, on the other hand, was somewhat hopeful, he wanted to see Bai Xiaosheng lose.

In a corner, there was someone who also wanted Bai Xiaosheng to win—Chen Changqing.

Just now, seeing Chen Changluo’s discomfiture upon losing, he was extremely pleased.

Minutes later, Bai Xiaosheng and Chen Changluo both stopped writing at the same time.

Song Yanran turned around, glanced at them, and pronounced the Chinese translations of the three books, then said to them, ”Please turn your drawing boards around, facing everyone.”

The moment of truth had come.

”Hold on, not so fast!”

Chen Changluo was eager, but Bai Xiaosheng suddenly spoke up, stopping him.

Chen Changluo was taken aback for a moment.

Unhurried, Bai Xiaosheng smiled and said to everyone, ”I don’t mind the person who set the questions, but I have a suggestion for the final judge!”

Chen Changluo became immediately vigilant, ”Isn’t it better for everyone to judge together! Unless, you want Miss Zhao to be the judge, then wouldn’t you be sure to win!”

Bai Xiaosheng smiled and spoke for himself, ”Here, Mr. Chen Jiutian is the most authoritative, so, I would like to invite him to be the first judge! Also, I would like to invite Mr. Zheng Qinghong from our training class to be the second judge! And finally, I would like to invite a trusted colleague, who is also a Chen Family Member, Mr. Chen Changqing, to be the third judge!”

As Bai Xiaosheng named these three people, the whole place was shocked.

Chen Changluo stared in astonishment.

Song Yanran and Zhao Qianze were also incredulous.

Three judges, with two being Chen Family Members!

”Do you agree?” Bai Xiaosheng asked.

As if Chen Changluo would disagree!

Even if it were Zheng Qinghong, he was Bai Xiaosheng’s adversary!

”I agree to your proposal!” Chen Changluo even said impatiently.

Bai Xiaosheng, you really intend to concede! Zhao Qianze sighed.

Chen Jiutian, Zheng Qinghong, and Chen Changqing, all three were surprised by Bai Xiaosheng’s suggestion but agreed to be the judges.

They immediately left their seats and stepped forward.

Bai Xiaosheng looked at Chen Changluo and smiled.

Chen Changluo, you’ve rejoiced too soon.

You might not have noticed, but I saw it—your family’s uncle, Uncle, is extremely anxious about you winning.

It’s in his interest for you to lose!

Of course, it’s more in my interest!

Your cousin Chen Changqing has such hostility in his eyes when he looks at you, he’s likely been oppressed by you, now’s his chance!

Even if he doesn’t seek revenge, if I let Chen Jiutian start speaking, would he dare to contradict Chen Jiutian’s opinion?

As for Zheng Qinghong, his opinion doesn’t matter.

Bai Xiaosheng tossed his pen and said with a smile, ”Let’s reveal the answers now!”

The outcome held no suspense for him!