Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 2767: Chapter 1964: Accepted

Old Rogge refused Bai Xiaosheng’s invitation, and Bai Xiaosheng seemed mentally prepared for this outcome, calmly accepting it.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying were somewhat disappointed.

Tieluoga appeared a bit embarrassed, after all, Bai Xiaosheng and his team had rescued him twice, yet he received such a result after seeking help from his own family, which made him feel uncomfortable.

However, he respected his father’s decision.

”Sir, I have a couple of things to discuss with you privately, may I?” Bai Xiaosheng said to Old Rogge.

Old Rogge looked at the young man in front of him, surprised, and nodded.

In fact, he really liked this young man, Bai Xiaosheng, not only because Bai Xiaosheng had saved his son’s life twice, but also because Bai Xiaosheng could understand the drawings he had made on the reservoir shore.

Those drawings, disrupted yet secretly aligned with a certain order, originally belonged solely to his thoughts, his world. Even seasoned colleagues might not be able to understand them, yet now Bai Xiaosheng could, as if a guest had entered his personal domain.

Old Rogge felt quite delighted, willing to engage in more exchanges with him.

Seeing the two about to have a private conversation, Lin Weiwei immediately said, ”Then we’ll wait outside.”

Lei Ying and Tieluoga nodded in succession.

”No, Mr. Bai should come to my study to talk,” Old Rogge said.

Tieluoga was somewhat surprised.

Father’s study was his world alone, and except for once many years ago, he himself hadn’t been inside.

”Alright,” Bai Xiaosheng nodded with a smile.

He could naturally see what it meant to be invited to Old Rogge’s study to discuss matters.

Old Rogge stood up with a smile, gestured ”please” to Bai Xiaosheng, and led the way.

Bai Xiaosheng also stood up, following Old Rogge to the study.

Tieluoga, Lin Weiwei, and Lei Ying remained in the living room, watching them leave.

Bai Xiaosheng followed Old Rogge into his study.

Upon entering, Bai Xiaosheng was truly amazed.

The study was surprisingly larger than the living room, with walls on both sides fully lined with bookshelves stuffed with books, all of a professional nature and spotless. It was evident that Old Rogge often meticulously maintained them, and judging by the worn edges of the book covers, they seemed frequently read.

Of particular note, there was a special section where bookshelves were arranged horizontally, different from the sides.

Labels with years were pasted on the shelves, holding the latest industry news and cutting-edge materials, up to the current year.

The study’s only desk was piled with books, with three large blackboards arranged behind it, featuring strange drawings, similar to those Bai Xiaosheng saw on the reservoir shore.

However, the three blackboards were illustrated with various components of three different generators.

After surveying the room, Bai Xiaosheng nodded repeatedly.

This is the epitome of lifelong learning.

While Bai Xiaosheng was observing, Old Rogge brought over two chairs.

Hearing the noise, Bai Xiaosheng withdrew his gaze and went over to assist.

”Come, sit down. My study is rather simple, only two chairs, not enough for more people,” Old Rogge laughed.

”You usually are the only one here, why two chairs?” Bai Xiaosheng asked curiously.

This casual question slightly stalled Old Rogge’s smile.

”It’s... because of my wife,” Old Rogge sat down, recalling the past with a serene smile, an unspeakable peace in his expression.

”In the past, no one was allowed in my study, except her. My wife and I would quietly read together, and when we were tired, a glance between us was incredibly sweet and warm.”

”However, after certain events, she departed from me forever.”

Old Rogge’s expression turned unprecedentedly desolate, casting a glance at the somewhat cold study, he gently mourned, ”Even on this island where I live alone, I keep a place for her in my study, a form of remembrance.”

After speaking, Old Rogge fell silent, his gaze drifting into remembrance.

Bai Xiaosheng also remained silent, sensing a knot in Old Rogge’s heart, difficult to unveil.

Bai Xiaosheng lifted his fingers, gently tapping the armrest of the chair rhythmically, a form of hypnosis.

Bai Xiaosheng meant no harm, simply hoping to subtly hypnotize Old Rogge to agree to help.

Furthermore, hypnosis is magical, but only temporary.

This was merely an emotional relaxation, a method to ease the knot in his heart, conducted with Red Lotus’s assistance, a rhythmic suggestion.

Bai Xiaosheng just wanted Old Rogge not to hold things too heavily during their conversation, not to keep everything inside.

Old Rogge seemed to notice the noise Bai Xiaosheng made, gazing at him for several seconds, his furrowed brow slightly easing.

Bai Xiaosheng spoke directly, ”Actually, I have learned about your past.”

”Oh?” Old Rogge looked toward Bai Xiaosheng.

”Yes, Mr. Adrian,” Bai Xiaosheng said.

Hearing these words, Old Rogge looked at Bai Xiaosheng incredulously, as if struck by a sudden jolt.

Adrian, the name felt like a thunderbolt, exploding in Old Rogge’s memories, jolting him awake from reminiscence.

”How... how do you know this name...” Old Rogge trembled.

”I’ve seen some of the records from back then,” Bai Xiaosheng replied softly.

During Bai Xiaosheng’s initial task acceptance, he had Red Lotus seek out the chief engineer qualified for restoration work.