Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 2298: Chapter 1743: Please Enlighten Me

The celebration continued, full of lively activities. Bai Xiaosheng, Lin Weiwei, Lei Ying, and those with Jia Chengshan, however, quietly left.

A lively place is not suitable for discussions.

Eventually, the group arrived at a secluded tea house within the club, built deep in a bamboo grove, offering a serene environment. It’s not a place frequented by people, and even more so during the celebration, so much so that the attendant managing the tea house was startled by the sudden crowd.

Nonetheless, Bai Xiaosheng and the others were exceedingly satisfied with the place.

Bai Xiaosheng, Jia Chengshan, Lu Tiandao, and Zhang Qinglin went inside, while Lin Weiwei, Lei Ying, Jia Haoran, and Cheng Xuanbei stayed outside, sipping tea and waiting.

Finally having the opportunity to sit under the same roof with the beautiful Lin Weiwei, Jia Haoran felt no joy, rather, he was a bit uncomfortable.

After all, he was humiliated in front of the beauty and so many others, having been beaten by his father, losing all face!

Next to Jia Haoran, Cheng Xuanbei sat obediently, like a model child in kindergarten.

On the way here, Cheng Baida had given him a stern warning.

Seeing Jia Haoran’s fate, Cheng Xuanbei was scared and dared not act up again.

Now, they both understood that the beauty across from them was not someone they could afford to tease!

Because, she was Bai Xiaosheng’s person!

The Executive President of the Greater China Region for Zhenbei Group—Bai Xiaosheng!

A position that indeed was worthy of dialogue with people like Jia Chengshan, Lu Tiandao, and Zhang Qinglin.

Yet, Jia Haoran could not quite understand.

Why were his father, along with Lu Tiandao, Zhang Qinglin, and the others so... eager, even enthusiastic towards Bai Xiaosheng?

This was abnormal.

Bai Xiaosheng’s status might be significant enough to impress these distinguished figures, but for them to fawn over him seemed unnecessary.

What was so special about Bai Xiaosheng?

Jia Haoran racked his brain trying to think.

Bai Xiaosheng was closely associated with Tengyun, Beifeng, and Haoyu, and was even a core member of their commercial alliance...

This time, Lu Yun, Dong Tianlu, and Wang Xuantian did not come; it was just him. Therefore, his father and a group of friends were particularly attentive to him...

Linking all these together, Jia Haoran still felt something was off.

The reasons were insufficient.

From the way over here, even after sitting down, he kept trying to think of more plausible explanations.

Alas, some things cannot be figured out by mere thought.

Little did Jia Haoran know, a mere executive president’s identity was far from sufficient; Bai Xiaosheng’s true value lay in—

He was the core figure of the invisible business alliance!

Only Jia Chengshan, Lu Tiandao, and Zhang Qinglin knew this secret, and they had not disclosed it to their close associates or confidants, as it was a matter of speculation pieced together from various clues, with no direct evidence to back it up.

If Jia Haoran couldn’t figure it out, then Cheng Xuanbei beside him was even more in the dark.

After sitting gloomily for a few minutes, Jia Haoran looked up and saw Lin Weiwei, instantly forgetting what he had been pondering.

Sitting silently before the beauty Lin Weiwei for so long made him feel like a fool. Jia Haoran finally decided to break the ice.

No matter why Bai Xiaosheng held the favor of his father and others, it would be beneficial to glean some insights from this woman.

He might even rebuild a good impression and take it a step further.

Jia Haoran was never short of confidence and imagination.

With this thought, Jia Haoran revealed what he believed was a charming smile, stood up, and approached Lin Weiwei, whispering softly, ”Miss Weiwei...”

Jia Haoran planned to greet her first, then inquire about Lin Weiwei’s tea preferences as a conversation starter.

However, as soon as Jia Haoran spoke and moved, Lin Weiwei didn’t even glance at him, ignoring him completely, drinking her tea alone.

Jia Haoran was unfazed, smiling and moving forward.

Good women fear persistent men, after all, and there’s no reason to be shy with women.

Lin Weiwei did not respond, but Lei Ying beside her lifted his head, his eyes dark and cold, facing Jia Haoran directly, and coldly barked, ”Get lost!”

As someone who survived the battlefield, who personally killed enemies, Lei Ying’s gaze was enough to send chills down an ordinary person’s spine.

Learning that Jia Haoran dared to trouble Bai Xiaosheng and Lin Weiwei, when he wasn’t around, had already left him simmering with anger; thus, his emotions surged at this moment, making him exceedingly irritable.

Though Jia Haoran had seen tough guys, he had never encountered a gaze as frightening as that from the big man.

It was like a real beast, ready to take his life at any moment!

Jia Haoran felt a chill run down his spine, and his scalp tingled, as he retreated instantly, obediently.

Cheng Xuanbei did not see Lei Ying’s eyes; he only saw Jia Haoran being rebuked in a single word.

That’s called obedience...

Even Prince Jia has such a cowering moment...

Cheng Xuanbei secretly mused, finding it inexplicably amusing...

Subsequently, the four of them sat quietly outside, each sipping their own tea, with only Lin Weiwei occasionally whispering a few words to Lei Ying. Jia Haoran and Cheng Xuanbei remained silent.

In contrast to the quiet outside, it was much livelier inside.

Led by Jia Chengshan, Lu Tiandao, and Zhang Qinglin, they were all engaging in small talk with Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng, holding a cup of tea, listened with a smile, occasionally nodding, appearing to respect everyone, yet displaying neither enthusiasm nor initiative.

Jia Chengshan couldn’t help but exchange a look with Lu Tiandao and Zhang Qinglin.

This demeanor of Bai Xiaosheng was not what they wanted.

Jia Chengshan cleared his throat, quieting others, set down his teacup, and smiled at Bai Xiaosheng, ”Since Mr. Bai is personally here, your Zhenbei Group’s Greater China Region must be quite interested in the land for tomorrow, which we weren’t aware of before. We only heard Tengyun, Beifeng, and Haoyu were determined to secure that land, yet none of their key figures are here today. I wonder if Mr. Bai is here on someone’s behalf.”

Jia Chengshan went straight to the point.

Bai Xiaosheng laughed, ”Mr. Jia, you give me too much credit. I’m just an executive president of the Zhenbei Group. It’s already a privilege to sit and converse with you all. How could I be entrusted with such an important business by Mr. Lu Yun, Miss Tianlu, or Mr. Wang Xuantian? You must be joking.”

Bai Xiaosheng denied it.

Jia Chengshan glanced at Lu Tiandao and the others.

This Bai Xiaosheng looked so young that it gave them an illusion, making them unconsciously underestimate him.

But in reality, he was precisely an extraordinary figure!

”Mr. Bai, you’re joking. You are not an ordinary person. Isn’t it under your liaison that Tengyun, Beifeng, and Haoyu are able to unite, and even thrive in overseas business?” Jia Chengshan laughed heartily.

Bai Xiaosheng, unhurried and unruffled, chuckled, ”Oh, am I that impressive?”

”Mr. Bai, don’t be modest.”

”Yes, we’ve looked into it; Mr. Bai, you’re impressive!”

Lu Tiandao and Zhang Qinglin laughed one after another.

The others also laughed along in agreement.

”Distinguished predecessors in the business world, did you invite me here for this cup of tea just to praise me?” Bai Xiaosheng smiled, ”That’s great, I happen to like being praised. Let’s continue.”

With these words, Bai Xiaosheng caused the smiles of Lu Tiandao, Zhang Qinglin, and the others to freeze slightly.

The atmosphere turned a bit awkward. Was this Bai Xiaosheng playing dumb on purpose or intentionally toying with them?

Yet, Bai Xiaosheng’s words aligned with theirs, not watertight, but leaving no room for criticism.

It was like trying to punch cotton, no leverage point despite the skill, making them helpless.

Jia Chengshan deeply looked at Bai Xiaosheng.

They originally intended to gradually probe, extracting information bit by bit. After all, they had mingled in the business arena for many years, their life experiences were comprehensive, and Bai Xiaosheng was just one person. Could he really outmaneuver them in conversation? However, it now seemed that they underestimated him. Bai Xiaosheng likely saw through their intentions and was playing along. If this continued, nothing substantial would come out of today.

Jia Chengshan was the first to speak, breaking the awkwardness, and smiled at Bai Xiaosheng, ”Mr. Bai is a smart person. It’s our way of speaking that’s off. So perhaps, as smart people, we should communicate better. Shall we talk in the way smart people do?”

Jia Chengshan implied speaking more directly, not beating around the bush anymore.

Lu Tiandao, Zhang Qinglin, and the others looked at Jia Chengshan, all agreeing with their gaze.

Bai Xiaosheng also looked at Jia Chengshan, smiled, and politely gestured for him to proceed, showing that he was all ears.

”Then, Mr. Jia, please enlighten me!”