Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2400 - 1798: Breaking Their Psychological Defense (Part 2)

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Previously on Inheritance of Two Trillion...
The important contracts Jenny was responsible for have vanished from a locked safe. This puts both Jenny and her associate, Old John of "Green Sky" Company, in a panic as they realize they are the likely targets of an investigation. Facing discovery, Jenny initially considers desperate measures but is eventually calmed by Old John's pragmatic, albeit self-serving, advice to deny everything and stall for time. Meanwhile, Lei Ying, empowered by the Zhenbei Group's upper management, confronts Jenny and Old John's guards outside their hotel room, demanding entry.
"Your identities have yet to be verified; we suspect you’re imposters and are not allowed to enter!" Two men, each standing 1.8 meters tall, blocked Lei Ying and bellowed. But in the next instant, Lei Ying seized them, one in each hand. Their expressions contorted in agony, their previously resolute stances crumbling as they endured the immense pressure. Lei Ying had only employed fifty percent of his strength, effortlessly shunting them aside like mere doors. They lacked the very power to resist. This spectacle caused the individuals guarding the entrance to immediately turn ashen. They now regarded Lei Ying as if he were a monstrous bear, making their colleagues who regularly engaged in physical training appear positively frail in comparison. The others stood no chance! As those individuals quietly stepped aside, their resolve to appear imposing evaporating in favor of self-preservation, a sound emanated from the hotel suite door behind them. Turning, they witnessed the door swing open, revealing Old John and Jenny emerging. "Who is making such a disturbance outside?" Old John's deep voice boomed. "And they speak of investigating us – what audacious pronouncements!" Jenny's brow furrowed slightly, and she let out a cold snort. The two made quite an imposing entrance. Upon seeing them, a subtle, cold smile played at the corners of Lei Ying's lips. It was accompanied by palpable disdain. "Even having fallen into the trap, they manage to maintain their composure. I wonder how long this tranquility will persist!" After Old John and Jenny delivered their bold pronouncements, their gazes fell upon the imposing figure on the opposite side, who regarded them with a chilling stare. The two were momentarily stunned. "He looks... so familiar!" "It’s you!" they exclaimed in unison. No wonder the voice from outside had sounded somewhat recognizable just moments ago. “Isn’t this the Huaxia individual who shadows that fellow named Bai?” Having identified his primary targets, Lei Ying wasted no time and extended his hand to a subordinate. Accompanying him were individuals dispatched by Wen Yan, and the lead among them promptly presented a credential. Lei Ying unfurled the credential, displaying it to Old John and Jenny. "I am a special investigator from Zhenbei Group's headquarters Inspection Department, currently undertaking an official internal investigation procedure. I request your full cooperation!" Upon witnessing the credential, Jenny’s eye twitched involuntarily, and Old John swallowed hard. Lei Ying returned the credential to his associate, who then addressed Old John and Jenny: "If you have any doubts about the authenticity of this credential, you are welcome to contact headquarters for verification." With such declarations, how could Jenny and the others possibly withhold their belief? It was rumored that the employees of the headquarters' Inspection Department were a diverse group, comprising all manner of individuals. Yet, they had never anticipated encountering someone from the Huaxia Business Group. “Could that fellow Bai also be affiliated with the company, perhaps within the headquarters’ Inspection Department as well?” Old John began to question Bai Xiaosheng's true background. As for Jenny, who had possessed some prior knowledge of Bai Xiaosheng's actual identity, she remained unaware that he also held the position of second-in-command within the headquarters’ Inspection Department! Caroline had neglected to inform her of this crucial detail! However, to Jenny, it seemed perfectly natural for someone from the Inspection Department to be assigned to Bai Xiaosheng's entourage, given the department's pervasive presence. "I just don't know if they stumbled upon our issues by chance this time, or if this was a premeditated move. Do they possess the missing documents?" "If that is the case, this could prove quite troublesome..." Jenny's anxiety resurfaced. Even Old John could no longer maintain his composure. "It is rather inconvenient to converse out here. Would you not agree that proceeding inside would be more appropriate, considering this is an internal matter?" Lei Ying calmly suggested to Old John and Jenny. A genuine action requires no clamor or intimidating displays; its simplicity and directness are sufficient to shatter an opponent's psychological defenses. "While... I suspect there may be some misunderstanding, I am nonetheless willing to cooperate to resolve it." Old John offered Lei Ying a proactive smile. Jenny remained silent as well. The attendants flanking the two, witnessing their employers' subdued demeanor, naturally dared not make any further moves and retreated to the periphery. With a faint smile gracing his features, Lei Ying moved past the pair, opened the door behind them, and entered. Several of his companions followed, leaving a contingent of over a dozen individuals outside to observe the onlookers. Old John and Jenny had no choice but to follow Lei Ying and his team back into the room. Lei Ying's contingent settled in the suite's living area, taking their places directly on the expansive sofa. Two individual seats were positioned opposite them, reserved for their guests. Old John and Jenny occupied those seats. The atmosphere unmistakably felt like an interrogation. "Let us dispense with pleasantries and get directly to the point. The hour is growing late, and everyone's time is valuable," Lei Ying stated, sitting upright in the center and even offering a smile to the duo. Faced with this situation, Jenny and her associates found themselves capable of maintaining a remarkable degree of calm.Normally, Lei Ying and his group would have surely questioned Jennifer about why she came, probing her schedule and ultimate goals. They would also have delved into the subject of Old John's discussions with Jenny. It seemed like this interrogation wouldn't conclude for at least two to three hours, and would likely stretch into the next day. However, with this night's journey serving as usable time, the pair could achieve numerous objectives, such as seeking high-level assistance and coordinating their strategies. Furthermore, any lost contracts, should they have fallen into the possession of the Inspection Department, would not easily resurface, potentially becoming a detonating bomb at a crucial juncture later on. While Old John and Jenny were silently contemplating these matters, Lei Ying decisively retrieved a document from an assistant and slammed it before them with a "bang." "Explain these confidential contracts," Lei Ying stated impassively.