Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2371 - 1786: The Boastful Young Man (Part 2)

True to the humble nature of Huaxia people, Bai Xiaosheng had just delivered the honest truth.

The faces of the four instantly grew a bit somber as they listened.

Lin Weiwei noticed this and felt an urge to "straighten out" Bai Xiaosheng.

Yet, she restrained herself in the end.

"So, what kind of collaboration scale did you bring this time?" Mr. Laimu inquired.

The remaining three sharpened their attention and fixed their gazes on Bai Xiaosheng.

They refused to abandon all hope simply because the visitor hailed from a regular firm. In the end, any deal could be split among their four outfits. Even a tiny morsel like grasshopper leg beats nothing at all, doesn't it?

Bai Xiaosheng thought it over before replying, "If a collaboration proves valuable, I'd naturally aim to grab it entirely. If nothing fits, deals might not happen at all."

As a down-to-earth individual, Bai Xiaosheng hungered for massive partnerships.

Still, the four clung to their earlier assumptions, catching only the stark term "none," which swiftly crushed their enthusiasm.

From their perspective, with no specified deal size, this young fellow's trip promised scant gains.

"Then, could you tell us your primary business fields?" Mr. Luka pressed, clinging to a faint spark of optimism.

At minimum, a fitting area might land orders for one of their four companies, which wouldn't hurt.

Bai Xiaosheng grinned, "I venture into all sorts of sectors; it's no overstatement to claim we cover every type. Otherwise, I can link up with contacts for partnerships."

Bai Xiaosheng offered straightforward words, but they sent chills through the quartet.

In their ears, Bai Xiaosheng's statement echoed like boasts from a lowly roadside operation pretending to handle it all...

Their smiles faded from the four faces in a flash.

"Mr. Bai!" Lin Weiwei could no longer stay silent, pulling lightly at Bai Xiaosheng's sleeve while murmuring.

"I'm sorry." Bai Xiaosheng said sorry to the group, then pivoted to eye Lin Weiwei with curiosity.

"Xiaosheng, can't you tell? Check their expressions—why not cheer them up by saying our firm rivals Tengyun in power, and your networks span continents." Lin Weiwei murmured to Bai Xiaosheng using Huaxia tongue.

Bai Xiaosheng let out a quick laugh.

He had fully grasped the four's mindset.

But what of it? To earn their respect, must he puff up his prowess?

To Bai Xiaosheng, these businesses merited a glance but not equal footing. Why exaggerate feats just for a tie-up?

No need.

While Bai Xiaosheng tuned into Lin Weiwei, the four stepped aside slightly and muttered in their dialect.

They figured no Huaxia ear would catch it.

"This Huaxia guy doesn't strike me as big-time."

"Looks like he won't deliver much in partnerships."

"Damn, I held onto some expectation."

"What now, let him wander? Just put on a show for the bosses..."

The group had lost all zeal too.

...

Once Bai Xiaosheng ended his chat with Lin Weiwei, the others concluded their hushed talk.

Bai Xiaosheng caught every bit, yet wore a grin like he grasped nothing. The four mustered grins in return.

Bai Xiaosheng along with his two escorts trailed them into the park. Sightseeing carts waited at the gate. Bai Xiaosheng's trio claimed one, while the four execs and aides boarded separate ones, spotting plenty vacant—geared for a bigger crowd that never arrived...

Inside the cart, Lin Weiwei griped to Bai Xiaosheng in Huaxia, "These folks judge by appearances. Spotting our small group, they figure slim pickings and cool their welcome...

"Doesn't that make sense?" Bai Xiaosheng replied smilingly.

Lin Weiwei had no comeback, promptly pursing her lips in silence.

Lei Ying rode quietly, untouched and wordless.

Bai Xiaosheng muttered, "Doesn't this suit us fine? With less caution and pretense, we spot more details...

...

As the sightseeing cart rolled deeper, each of the four bosses tapped messages on phones to their firms or plants, dialing back fanfare and tours. After all, just one visitor arrived from no major player—why overdo it?

All four busied similarly and spotted mutual aims. They halted briefly, traded looks, and flashed sly grins.

The kickoff spot was Mr. Filas's production plant, focused on novel energy pulling and delivery gear.

Filas had planned to flaunt two segments: flagship ready products and bold "avant-garde" prototypes.

Due to Mr. Filas altering the itinerary halfway through, the showcase ended up being drastically shortened.

Guided by the technical team with their explanations, Bai Xiaosheng surveyed the area and quickly realized the hosts were skimping, delivering a subpar display.

"I figured Mr. Filas’s factory would truly amaze me, but it’s merely average. This technology and equipment doesn’t hold a candle to what some of our trading firms churn out." Bai Xiaosheng put on a show of disappointment, shaking his head, "They urged me to observe carefully, yet it appears pointless now."

Bai Xiaosheng’s scornful attitude sharply wounded Mr. Filas’s ego and brought a touch of schadenfreude to the other three.

Upon learning that Bai Xiaosheng had arrived under the scrutiny of fellow entrepreneurs, Mr. Filas perked up noticeably.

"Nothing impressive? Allow me to reveal genuine top-tier excellence!" Irritated, Filas ushered Bai Xiaosheng and the rest to the undisclosed section.

On this occasion, Bai Xiaosheng felt reasonably pleased.

"That said, numerous technical hurdles remain unsolved, and future funding demands will be hefty. Partnership might not align well." Bai Xiaosheng remarked, "Transferring all these novel technologies outright would make it appealing though."

His words left the quartet briefly dumbfounded.

This fellow sure has guts, deeming the investment unworthy while aiming to acquire the ready-made innovations?

Filas burst into laughter despite himself, arching a brow at Bai Xiaosheng. "We poured two billion US Dollars into research and development, valuing it at no less than 2.5 billion now. Sir, care to purchase it? That’s an enormous sum! Even we couldn’t swing it upfront!"

The trio couldn’t suppress their chuckles.

Bai Xiaosheng nodded with composure, casting a look toward Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying.

This quoted price, even if exaggerated somewhat, came close to reality and fell far short of Bai Xiaosheng’s group’s own appraisal.

"Deal then—if I’ve got the funds, Mr. Filas ought to sell." Bai Xiaosheng replied casually, as though merely jesting.

"Absolutely, my word is my bond; all present can testify. Ready to ink the deal now?" Mr. Filas brushed it off as banter.

The rest shared that sentiment.

"Shall we head to Mr. Laimu’s next?" Bai Xiaosheng sidestepped the provocation, inquiring instead.

Filas, amused, shrugged at the lingering three.

"Come on, let’s tour our setup." Mr. Laimu boomed with laughter.

Soon, the group reached a grand headquarters structure in the industrial park, where a huge scale model dominated the entrance hall.

Mr. Laimu ran an infrastructure construction firm, with the model showcasing his ventures across multiple sites.

"Provide me ample outside capital, plus fresh Huaxia machinery and sufficient supplies, and I’ll overhaul a fourth of Naliya." Mr. Laimu brimmed with assurance in his enterprise.

After glancing at the model, Bai Xiaosheng kept his gaze low. "Thus, Mr. Laimu has stretched too thin, risking a funding shortfall alongside lacks in gear and materials."

Laimu’s grin vanished in an instant.

The others erupted in laughter.

"You meddler, spouting rubbish." Mr. Laimu snapped back, flushed with fury and humiliation.

In a crowd, he might have restrained himself; alone with this one, courtesy seemed unnecessary.

"Mr. Laimu ought to advance cautiously." Bai Xiaosheng responded steadily with a grin, "Why not offload half your ventures for liquid assets and supplies, perfecting the rest?"

Such advice sounded simple, yet halving the workload?

"Find me someone in Naliya to swallow half my construction jobs outright, and I’ll heed you." Mr. Laimu scoffed, "Full payment upfront, no dribbles—if that happens, I’d gladly comply!"

Against this arrogant youth, verbal traps proved effective.

Mr. Laimu’s heated retort solidly validated Bai Xiaosheng’s judgment.

"Fine, I’ll keep Mr. Laimu’s terms in mind." Bai Xiaosheng grinned, turning to the pair, "Where to for our following stop?"