Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2378 - 1789: When "Enemies" Meet

At midday, Bai Xiaosheng shared a modest meal with Deputy Mayor Tori, Luka, Filas, Laimu, and others right at Luka’s firm, conversing over lunch while covering key cooperation points.

"Next, I’ll organize everything and assign someone to connect with you—just hold on a moment." Bai Xiaosheng smiled as he spoke to Filas and Laimu.

Though Bai Xiaosheng held the dominant position in this partnership, and his standing gave him clear superiority over the pair, he never acted high and mighty, always interacting with everyone on equal terms through his speech and conduct.

So youthful, so prestigious, and with such humility!

Filas and Laimu’s admiration and reverence for Bai Xiaosheng deepened further, as they nodded vigorously and used tea in place of wine to express gratitude for his funding.

Bai Xiaosheng paid even closer attention to the deal with Luka.

Luka absorbed every piece of advice, idea, and demand from Bai Xiaosheng with utmost seriousness, pledging full commitment to excel.

On the spot, Bai Xiaosheng requested Deputy Mayor Tori’s aid in scouting a site where he’d fund a headquarters build to serve as the fresh company’s main office.

Deputy Mayor Tori jumped at the chance to brainstorm and pick spots, since with Bai Xiaosheng’s backing, if Luka’s business thrived and gained fame, Nalinta’s city hall could showcase it as an example, centering a new high-tech district around that enterprise’s base.

The impact would be worlds apart!

In time, should Nalinta City emerge as Naliya’s tech hub, Deputy Mayor Tori and Mayor Sen would ride the wave to boundless futures and accolades!

With stakes like that, how could Deputy Mayor Tori hold back his full effort?

Watching Bai Xiaosheng, Deputy Mayor Tori, and Luka dive into fervent talks, Filas and Laimu sensed their own benefits paling in comparison, yet envy changed nothing.

They quietly resolved to nurture ties with Luka, so if he triumphed, they too could tap into links and chances...

Post-lunch, Luka cleared out his personal office for Bai Xiaosheng and companions to unwind.

Deputy Mayor Tori stuck around too, heading to a separate resting area. As Bai Xiaosheng had greenlit afternoon tours of more Nalinta firms, the deputy mayor quickly phoned his assistant to line up the schedule.

Seizing the moment, Filas and Laimu lingered near Luka, pretending to assist while really drawing nearer.

Aside from the rest, in Luka’s office, Bai Xiaosheng skipped actual relaxation to coordinate local contacts.

The Filas and Laimu partnership got delegated to firms under Zhenbei Group’s Greater China division.

For Luka, Bai Xiaosheng planned direct oversight.

At first, Bai Xiaosheng considered slotting them into the new North American outfit “Qidian Power,” which seemed a natural match.

But he soon dropped it, realizing intercontinental issues posed too many hurdles.

Thus, Bai Xiaosheng aimed to evolve Luka’s operation into a brand-new tech powerhouse.

"Nalinta City lies in North Africa; I envision Luka’s firm one day dominating North Africa’s tech scene. Let’s call the new entity ’Feibei High-Tech’," Bai Xiaosheng told Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying.

The pair offered no resistance.

With the new firm’s objectives, path, structure, and title locked in—plus backup strategies from Qidian Power, Xue Lian Wan He, and more—Bai Xiaosheng relaxed, shutting his eyes for a brief nap on the office couch.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, tied up with their own tasks, operated as silently as they could to avoid interrupting Bai Xiaosheng’s downtime.

Come afternoon, Deputy Mayor Tori knocked courteously, inquiring if Bai Xiaosheng was set to depart.

Having wrapped other business, Bai Xiaosheng responded brightly, said goodbye to Luka, and rode off with Deputy Mayor Tori to check out unscheduled local companies.

Escorted by the deputy mayor, Bai Xiaosheng met overwhelming enthusiasm at every stop.

Wrapping up the rounds, Bai Xiaosheng proposed two firms team up with Filas and Laimu’s operations to handle incoming orders.

Deputy Mayor Tori, sharp as ever, grasped that fast order fulfillment meant quicker access to Bai Xiaosheng’s future business, spurring local growth—which thrilled him to no end.

Not until 5 PM did Bai Xiaosheng part ways with Deputy Mayor Tori, compelled to head back to Banjiao City.

Failing to convince him to linger, Deputy Mayor Tori loaned his personal vehicle and sent four staff in two extra cars as guards.

Faced with such an entourage, Bai Xiaosheng politely refused.

Yet he found himself unable to withstand Deputy Mayor Tori’s persistent urging.

"Mr. Bai, you’ve forged a deep connection with our Nalinta City, creating a true familial bond that surpasses simple collaboration, and even launching a new company right here. Oughtn’t we to grow even closer? Back in Dilu City when you lent a hand, Samba sent two people and two cars, so dispatching four people and three cars from me—is that excessive? With our relationship, it’s hardly so, and it’s remarkably understated! Otherwise, I’d have to line up a full motorcade just for you!"

Deputy Mayor Tori stood firm on this position.