Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2376 - 1788: The Grand Collaboration (Part 2)

Upon receiving this invitation, Bai Xiaosheng grinned while glancing at the clock, then declared, "We have to hurry back to Banjiao City before nightfall, yet I believe we can manage visits to two companies beforehand."

Deputy Mayor Tori lit up with delight at these words.

Typically distant and reserved, he was behaving quite differently today. The fact that this Huaxia entrepreneur consented to tour two additional companies had sparked such enthusiasm in him.

Filas and his companions exchanged bewildered looks involuntarily.

"It's this late already, Mr. Bai; allow me to treat you to lunch," Deputy Mayor Tori proposed.

Standing nearby, Luka quickly chimed in, "Earlier during our talk, I pointed out that our firm's catered lunch is excellent, and Mr. Bai has already consented to dine here."

Prior to this, Filas and Laimu had no plans to ask Bai Xiaosheng to lunch, yet Luka had eagerly made the offer.

Once Bai Xiaosheng accepted, those two smirked inwardly, figuring this inexperienced Huaxia fellow would be thrilled by mere fast food.

Hearing this, Deputy Mayor Tori shook his head right away, rejecting it outright: "That won't do at all! Mr. Bai is our honored guest and deserves a proper banquet!"

Luka had no choice left and turned toward Bai Xiaosheng.

"Actually, I prefer eating here to discuss potential partnerships with Mr. Luka," Bai Xiaosheng replied smilingly.

Deputy Mayor Tori's face brightened instantly upon hearing that, and he told Luka, "Mr. Luka, count me in for lunch here too."

Filas, Laimu, and Kars were taken aback by Mr. Tori's statement.

Was Deputy Mayor Tori seriously planning to join this young Huaxia man for a casual bite here? Did he consider his schedule that flexible?

From Deputy Mayor Tori's changed demeanor since returning, these three at last sensed something extraordinary was afoot.

This young Huaxia tycoon could very well... be far from ordinary!

Deputy Mayor Tori asked Bai Xiaosheng with keen interest, "I'm still unaware, Mr. Bai, of the partnership you have in mind with Mr. Luka?"

Bai Xiaosheng, catching this, turned to Luka with a genuine smile and said, "I lacked the opportunity earlier to speak with Mr. Luka, but with Mr. Tori present now, may I proceed?"

"Certainly!" Luka nodded without hesitation.

With Deputy Mayor Tori there, broaching business deals posed no issue.

Luka engaged in friendly banter with Bai Xiaosheng, sensing subtly that the young fellow possessed uncommon qualities.

He burned with curiosity over the partnerships Bai Xiaosheng envisioned for them.

In their dire straits, Luka wouldn't turn down any new contracts coming their way!

Filas and the other trio listened closely too, eager to gauge this youth's ambitions and infer his hidden capabilities.

"I wish to welcome Mr. Luka and your team to our organization," Bai Xiaosheng announced.

Merely an invite to tour and evaluate?

Filas and company held their breaths, yet felt a twinge of letdown at hearing only that.

"Fine, I'll lead my team to check out Mr. Bai's facilities," Luka agreed with a smile.

In their prior conversation, Luka noted Bai Xiaosheng's deep industry insight, presuming he led a skilled technical crew.

Such cross-border interactions were beneficial; any shot at collaboration made it even better.

Deputy Mayor Tori gazed at Bai Xiaosheng in confusion, struggling to accept it was just a simple invite.

Noticing the misunderstanding, Bai Xiaosheng saw his hint was too vague, so he clarified with a grin, "By invitation, I mean I want you all to become part of our group."

Bai Xiaosheng's declaration left everyone in the room dumbfounded.

Clarity dawned on all now.

Bai Xiaosheng aimed to take over Luka's operations here.

Filas had coveted Luka's talent pool for ages, and watching someone swoop in to claim it, he chuckled, "Mr. Bai, you may not realize Luka welcomes group affiliations but insists on some autonomy, plus strict criteria for the partner's capabilities. Moreover, why would our local staff uproot to distant Huaxia? Engineers rarely abandon their roots..."

"Mr. Luka, keep running things with your crew right here. I'll fund a headquarters tower and fresh company setup, acquiring every required tool and gear. Upfront, I'm committing twenty billion US dollars for it all," Bai Xiaosheng stated coolly to Luka. "Orders will cease to be a concern; I'll supply endless projects. Beyond pay and incentives, you get thirty percent equity in the new firm. You retain complete control over operations. What do you say?"

Casually, this youth pledged a whopping twenty billion dollars in investment.

Filas's grin suddenly stiffened, his eyes bulging wide like plates.

Twenty billion US dollars!

That's actual cash!

True wealth!

Merely for initial security?!

Everyone else gawked at Bai Xiaosheng in shock, their expressions brimming with utter incredulity.

Luka seemed a bit stunned, staring at Mr. Tori.

Next to him, Deputy Mayor Tori cleared his throat lightly, then turned to Bai Xiaosheng with a smile, "Mr. Bai, you're all set to take over one of our major firms just like that? This..."

In reality, Luka's group would stay right there locally, and taxes would keep pouring into Nalinta City.

Bai Xiaosheng grinned at Deputy Mayor Tori, "Once the deal is sealed, I'll definitely deepen ties with Nalinta City's businesses, and even bring in friends to invest as well."

Deputy Mayor Tori lit up with joy at these words and urged Luka excitedly, "Mr. Luka, why the hesitation? Grab this once-in-a-lifetime chance! Do you even know who he is?"

Luka quickly shot another look at Bai Xiaosheng.