Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2418 - 1805: Call Me Mr. Brown!

After visiting four enterprises yesterday—two in the morning and two in the afternoon—Bai Xiaosheng and his team successfully established cooperation intentions with three entities, marking a significantly productive day. The finalization of these agreements was scheduled for today. Notably, the contact details provided by these potential partners did not belong to Bai Xiaosheng; Lin Weiwei handled two, while Lei Ying managed the other two.

However, early this morning, an unexpected turn of events occurred when the prospective partners contacted Lin Weiwei, abruptly terminating the cooperation.

Following Lin Weiwei's delivery of this disheartening news, Bai Xiaosheng turned his gaze towards Lei Ying.

Despite Lei Ying not having yet reported any issues, his expression mirrored the somber mood, indicating a similar predicament.

"The two companies I was in contact with also just called; they’ve similarly withdrawn their cooperation," Lei Ying confirmed.

As Bai Xiaosheng had anticipated, Lei Ying's response aligned perfectly with his suspicions.

"Why did this happen?" Bai Xiaosheng posed the question to both of them.

The cooperation had seemed beneficial for all parties involved, making this sudden withdrawal highly irregular.

"I inquired, but they offered no explanation," Lin Weiwei responded.

"It was the same for me; they simply hung up the phone," Lei Ying added.

Upon hearing their accounts, Bai Xiaosheng's brow furrowed. "No explanation..."

Observing Bai Xiaosheng lost in thought, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exchanged hushed words.

"This situation unfolded too abruptly; it feels as though someone is intentionally interfering..." Lin Weiwei mused.

"I wonder if the cooperative efforts of other members within the business group have also been impacted with their respective companies..." Lei Ying pondered.

At that moment, Bai Xiaosheng stood up decisively.

"Instead of speculating, why don't we seek a direct answer?" Bai Xiaosheng declared. "I'll go speak with Director Hou!"

As Bai Xiaosheng departed, a flicker of uncertainty crossed his face, and he quietly murmured, "I hope this isn't connected to that individual!"

...

Arriving at Director Hou Yuncheng's temporary office, Bai Xiaosheng found the director preparing to depart. Noticing Bai Xiaosheng's arrival, Hou Yuncheng playfully remarked on the value of Bai Xiaosheng's time, suggesting that dedicating it to this matter instead of business could result in significant lost opportunities.

"Director Hou, I need to discuss a matter of importance!"

Bai Xiaosheng's tone, tinged with seriousness, immediately signaled to Hou Yuncheng that the issue at hand was far from trivial.

Hou Yuncheng promptly instructed his secretary to reschedule his travel plans and escorted Bai Xiaosheng back to his office, closing the door for a private conversation.

Bai Xiaosheng recounted his recent experiences, simultaneously inquiring if any other members of the business group had encountered similar disruptions in their collaborations.

"Is that so? I'll have someone investigate immediately!" Hou Yuncheng responded without hesitation, summoning his secretary to initiate contact with the relevant parties.

After issuing the directive, Hou Yuncheng reassured Bai Xiaosheng, "Don't worry, let's just wait for the results."

Bai Xiaosheng nodded in agreement.

Within ten minutes, Hou Yuncheng's secretary returned with a report: no unusual issues had arisen concerning the cooperative agreements between the three aforementioned companies and other members of the business group.

"It seems I am indeed the intended target," Bai Xiaosheng acknowledged, his suspicions solidifying. "I suspect Mr. Brown is behind this!"

As a relative newcomer to this region of Africa, Bai Xiaosheng's primary source of friction had been with Mr. Brown; no one else.

"In that case, I will liaise directly with the Moribido City authorities to request an inquiry with those companies. Let's refrain from making hasty assumptions for now," Hou Yuncheng stated firmly.

Given that Bai Xiaosheng was part of the business delegation he had personally led, Hou Yuncheng felt obligated to protect his interests and prevent any arbitrary sabotage of cooperation.

A man of action, Hou Yuncheng immediately picked up his phone to contact the necessary individuals.

Bai Xiaosheng waited patiently on the sidelines.

While Lin Weiwei, Lei Ying, and the involved companies might choose to ignore inquiries, they would undoubtedly respond when approached through the official channels of the Moribido City government, facilitated by Director Hou's concern.

Thanks to Hou Yuncheng's intervention, feedback arrived swiftly.

Less than thirty minutes later, Hou Yuncheng concluded his call and informed Bai Xiaosheng, "The Moribido City government has reported that those companies received significantly more favorable cooperation terms, which consequently led to the termination of your existing agreements. Furthermore, the entities offering these superior conditions were not isolated; all the companies that opportunistically seized this situation belong to a single conglomerate – the Zhenbei Group."

"Sheng, I fear your intuition was correct," Hou Yuncheng stated in a low tone. "To mobilize so many companies under the Zhenbei Group to act so swiftly points directly to the person in charge of your group here – that Mr. Brown!"

Indeed, it was him! Bai Xiaosheng's eyes narrowed slightly in confirmation.

Confirmation had been obtained.

"Regarding this situation, why don’t I engage in further discussions with the Moribido City government?" Hou Yuncheng inquired with a grave expression.

Bai Xiaosheng was a valued member of his team, and his interests needed safeguarding.

Furthermore, Bai Xiaosheng had previously either garnered acclaim for his endeavors in Naliya or meticulously devised a strategy for the advancement of rare earth enterprises, both representing significant achievements.

He could not stand idly by while Bai Xiaosheng encountered difficulties without taking action!

"Director Hou, I believe it would be best to leave this matter as it stands."

Bai Xiaosheng offered a smile as he addressed Hou Yuncheng, stating, "I am already deeply appreciative that you have assisted me in pinpointing the source of the issue. There is no necessity to involve the city government in this; it would ultimately prove futile as the government cannot compel their enterprises to concede better terms for cooperation with us. Such forced collaborations would inevitably sow the seeds for numerous complications down the line, and could even expose you to criticism!"

Bai Xiaosheng’s logic was sound, and Hou Yuncheng found himself somewhat at a loss.

"Indeed, this is not a matter that simple negotiations can resolve." Director Hou eventually let out a soft sigh, his brow furrowed as he looked at Bai Xiaosheng, "But what is your plan then?"

Faced with this query, Bai Xiaosheng’s smile widened.

"Our Mr. Brown has, once again, emerged victorious in this round, so I shall grant him a measure of concession. He has gained both prominence and internal satisfaction, and any lingering resentment within him should now diminish. This is also beneficial, as it forestalls the accumulation of future animosity," Bai Xiaosheng remarked with composure.