Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2425 - 1809: Investigation Begins

An hour passed while Bai Xiaosheng and the others remained in the meeting room. Mr. Vincent eventually reappeared, his countenance alight with a triumphant and excited smile, clearly indicating a fruitful outcome. Observing his demeanor, Bai Xiaosheng felt a surge of eager expectation."Mission accomplished!" Vincent declared, sealing the door behind him and rushing to address Bai Xiaosheng, barely registering Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying's presence. A moment later, realizing he had spoken out of turn, he cast a slightly sheepish glance at the two. Bai Xiaosheng, however, offered a reassuring smile and said to Mr. Vincent, "Mr. Vincent, these two are my trusted confidants. You may speak with complete freedom in their presence." Vincent's smile widened at Bai Xiaosheng's words. Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying regarded Mr. Vincent with keen anticipation, having been briefed by Bai Xiaosheng on the unfolding events. "And Mr. Tike, has he departed?" Bai Xiaosheng inquired. "He has already left!" Mr. Vincent responded promptly. He continued, "As per your directive, I have acceded to Mr. Tike's requests. He departed in high spirits, furnishing me with a list of companies engaged in clandestine dealings with us. These are all entities under the Zhenbei Group's umbrella in Africa." Mr. Vincent retrieved paper and a pen from a nearby table, swiftly enumerating five or six company names. These were the very enterprises Mr. Tike had disclosed. After all, during their negotiations, Mr. Vincent had impressed upon Mr. Tike the necessity of understanding the benefits these companies offered and the potential profits before committing to any collaboration. Their private exchange, devoid of witnesses or documentation, had clearly been candid. "Take a look," Mr. Vincent said, presenting the paper to Bai Xiaosheng. "Thank you, Mr. Vincent!" Bai Xiaosheng replied politely, perusing the list before passing it to his companions. Addressing Mr. Vincent again, he added, "Kindly inform me of the price Mr. Tike quoted. I would not want you to incur losses assisting me. Moreover, we are now strategic partners – your allies in Huaxia, and you, ours in Africa! I shall even facilitate introductions to financial families across Europe, North America, and South America for you!" Bai Xiaosheng's assurance sent a warmth of excitement through Mr. Vincent, who nodded repeatedly and promptly revealed Mr. Tike's offered price. Bai Xiaosheng listened intently, while Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying committed the details to memory. Upon returning, they immediately initiated contact with external resources to investigate the identified corporate groups. This initiative not only safeguarded Bai Xiaosheng's cooperation from Mr. Brown's interference but also set the stage for a decisive counter-offensive. Let Mr. Brown witness the extent of malfeasance within his managed enterprises and reconsider his relentless antagonism; indeed, he might find solace in resignation. With Mr. Vincent's intelligence, Bai Xiaosheng and his team felt a renewed sense of confidence and preparedness. "This entire affair has placed a significant burden on you, Mr. Vincent. I shall ensure our group's leadership is informed, carefully omitting your involvement to shield you from any repercussions." Bai Xiaosheng offered a smile to Mr. Vincent, adding, "It is an unfortunate internal matter within our group, causing us embarrassment before you." As the saying goes, family scandals are best kept private. The Zhenbei Group's global renown notwithstanding, the public clash between high-ranking figures from two major regions, even drawing in third parties, was indeed lamentable. Mr. Vincent sighed sympathetically, "As any group expands, diverse individuals emerge. With people come conflicts, and the same holds true on my end." He then reassured Bai Xiaosheng with a smile, "Rest assured, I will maintain absolute discretion. Not a word shall pass my lips. This promise, I can certainly uphold!" Mr. Vincent's established success in building the Winsmo Group lent considerable weight to his pledge. Bai Xiaosheng expressed his gratitude with a smile. "We have taken up enough of your time, Mr. Vincent. Shall we proceed with reviewing the remaining projects you have for us?" Mr. Vincent readily agreed, rising to his feet. "Alright, allow me to show you more." Prior to the day's luncheon, Bai Xiaosheng and his associates diligently accompanied Mr. Vincent, inspecting all pertinent projects. During this time, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying seized the opportunity to liaise with investigators they had previously engaged. These professionals were exceptionally skilled, possessing remarkable capabilities that promised significant results. While awaiting Mr. Vincent's arrival in the meeting room earlier, Bai Xiaosheng had already contacted Mr. Wen Yan, the head of the group's investigation department. As always, Mr. Wen Yan offered his full support to Bai Xiaosheng.

Nevertheless, Wen Yan did offer some counsel, gently reminding Bai Xiaosheng about the considerable influence and network possessed by Mr. Brown, the business president of the African Division, within the larger organization. He implied that Bai Xiaosheng was poking a sleeping giant and that mishandling the situation could lead to severe repercussions. Wen Yan used this moment to advise Bai Xiaosheng to tread carefully and avoid hasty actions. Bai Xiaosheng, recognizing Wen Yan's benevolent intentions, pledged to exercise extreme caution. With Wen Yan's official endorsement and backing, the mobilization of resources proceeded without a hitch, feeling entirely justified. The examination at Winsmo Group unfolded remarkably smoothly. Bai Xiaosheng conveyed his readiness to collaborate on all fronts and even proposed connecting Mr. Vincent with additional collaborators, promising potential financial gains that would dwarf Tike's initial offer.