Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 966: Chapter 966: The Zhang Family Deep in the Vortex

Today, Zhang Tianze treated Bai Xiaosheng with much respect, and Bai Xiaosheng was also in a good mood. Coupled with the cause of Chen Xiaoya, Bai Xiaosheng let Zhang Tianze speak his mind without any reservations.

”This...” Zhang Tianze still hesitated, but after a glance at Bai Xiaosheng, he steeled his heart, ”Then I’ll speak!”

Bai Xiaosheng nodded.

”Actually, I was hoping to ask for your help,” Zhang Tianze said.

Fearing that Bai Xiaosheng might misunderstand something, he quickly added, ”Of course, I wouldn’t make things difficult for you!”

Bai Xiaosheng and Lin Weiwei, who was beside him, exchanged a surprised glance, and the co-driver Lei Ying also curiously looked at Zhang Tianze.

No wonder he was so polite—it turned out he needed a favor!

”Let’s hear it,” Bai Xiaosheng said without agreeing or refusing, his tone gentle.

Zhang Tianze had come to ask for help, and it had to be for a reason, which he wanted to know.

”I know you are on speaking terms with Mr. Xiahou Qi, president of the Zhenbei Group Greater China Region,” Zhang Tianze said without further hesitance.

”Oh?” Bai Xiaosheng’s eyes showed surprise.

How did Zhang Tianze know about that?

Could it be that Zhang Tianze knew his true identity?

Even Chen Xiaoya didn’t know that.

Besides, if he did know that he was the Affairs Officer, he should have reacted differently in his address, calling him ”Affairs Officer Bai.”

Zhang Tianze, looking at Bai Xiaosheng through the rearview mirror and noticing the suspicion in his eyes, quickly explained, ”Actually, a year ago, when we went to an alley known for its time-honored culinary establishments to find Mr. Xiahou Qi, we saw you laughing and talking with Elder Xia. That’s how we realized you were someone extraordinary!”

A year ago, an old alley?

As Zhang Tianze recounted this, Bai Xiaosheng recalled the incident and suddenly realized.

Wasn’t that the first time he met Elder Xiahou Qi?

Bai Xiaosheng understood, it must have been that scene that led Zhang Tianze to assume something.

”You are seeking my help because I can communicate with Elder Xia, so what do you want me to do?” Bai Xiaosheng became interested.

With the conversation having reached this point, Zhang Tianze no longer beat around the bush and said frankly—

”Although I don’t know your background, or whether you’re part of the Zhenbei Group, the fact that you can speak directly with Elder Xia is something we can’t match. If we want to meet Elder Xia, we can only loiter and hope for a chance, which may not succeed even one in ten times. Moreover, Elder Xia might not have the time, or be willing to listen to us.”

”If we go to the Zhenbei Group headquarters, someone will receive us, but whether the feedback we get can reach the intended ears, or whether it will be distorted, is all unclear,” Zhang Tianze said, his words growing more peculiar.

Was he looking for someone who could convey a message to Elder Xia?

No wonder he had let off the taxi driver just because of a single sentence from him.

Bai Xiaosheng looked at him intently.

So, this guy had forced a favor upon him!

Do the children of the business path learn this fast?

Bai Xiaosheng was struck with this thought.

”So what is it that you need to say directly to Elder Xia?” Bai Xiaosheng asked.

Zhang Tianze sighed, ”Our Zhang Family’s Qingbei Group has a film and television city in Linshen, which you know about.”

Bai Xiaosheng nodded; he obviously knew.

If he hadn’t been there to film, he wouldn’t have had the conflict with Zhang Tianze in the first place.

”Now, that film and television city is also about to be cashed out,” Zhang Tianze said with a wry smile.

”Because we’re short of money!”

”You know the city of Linshen, it’s not only a first-tier city but also a municipality directly under the central government, an independent region bordering two provinces.”

”One of them is Hexi Province.”

”A few months ago, our Zhang Family expanded our market into Hexi Province, dealing with real estate and several types of industries.”

”At that time, my father had health issues and was recuperating in Europe. He might not have been up-to-date with some situations.”

”We clashed head-on with the local market competitors, but it wasn’t until after a massive investment of funds that we realized our competitors bore the mark of Zhenbei Group. It turned out they had been acquired months ago and had become part of Zhenbei Group’s industries!”

”In the end, the provincial industry leader in Hexi organized many strong companies to lay siege to us!”

”If we retreated, we would be ruined! If we didn’t, it would be a gold mine!”

”So we were desperately maintaining our position while trying to negotiate with the executives of Zhenbei Group, wishing to put an end to this conflict!”

Zhang Tianze let out a heavy sigh, said with difficulty, ”I admit, when we first entered the market, we were arrogant and overbearing, and we offended some businesses and the provincial industry leader. Therefore, he refused to negotiate peace with us.”

”But this time, we really want to stop this business war!” Zhang Tianze said, ”Even if we were completely in the wrong, we still have some self-awareness. If we had known from the start that the company belonged to Zhenbei Group, we would never have gone head-to-head with them!”

Bai Xiaosheng understood and nodded subtly without making a sound.

This was quite interesting!

It was very similar to what happened a year ago in Yunhai when Qifeng Group aggressively entered and got beaten black and blue by them.

Right now, the Zhang Family was receiving the same ”treatment” as Qifeng Group.

However, Bai Xiaosheng simply defeated Qifeng Group completely, that was all.

Mr. Xiahou Qi’s ”business retaliation” against Qifeng Group was also temporary, just to teach them a lesson. He definitely wouldn’t go out of his way to completely annihilate them.

From what Zhang Tianze was suggesting, the provincial industry leader in Hexi was ruthless, creating a whirlpool to drag down the Zhang Family’s Qingbei Group completely.

But Bai Xiaosheng didn’t immediately sympathize with the Zhang Family.

After all, this was only one side of the story as told by Zhang Tianze.

Without fully understanding the situation, Bai Xiaosheng made no judgment.

Over the past year, Bai Xiaosheng had also experienced a lot and knew that one should never blindly trust one side of the story.

”I will look into this matter. If things are indeed as you describe, I will help you report it,” Bai Xiaosheng said.

”Thank you!” Zhang Tianze’s expression brightened.

”Don’t be hasty in thanking me,” Bai Xiaosheng continued, ”You might be aware of our Group’s organizational structure. The provincial industry leader in Hexi has direct authority. Even Elder Xia wouldn’t rashly order him to stop this business battle, especially if he feels that the competition still holds hostility... You understand what I’m saying?”

Zhang Tianze forced a smile but still said, ”Regardless of how this matter turns out, I thank you!”

Zhang Tianze was indeed rare; he knew how to talk and how to be a person.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled.

He remembered well the domineering arrogance of Zhang Tianze from before, thinking he was the best in the world.

Since he had promised to look into the matter, he couldn’t go back on his word.

”Weiwei, help me make a note of this,” Bai Xiaosheng said to Lin Weiwei by his side.

Lin Weiwei nodded, took out her phone, and made a serious note.

Zhang Tianze saw this scene through the rear-view mirror and also held a glimmer of hope.

”Oh, right. Who were you originally going to pick up?”

Bai Xiaosheng suddenly remembered the issue and became curious.

”Who have you found to mediate this business battle?”

Who could have the ability?!