Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2431 - 1812: A Hasty Ending

Arriving in the third country, Lekram, during the evening, the Huaxia Business Group made their entry into its most powerful economic hub, Mulango City.

A remarkably grand welcome was extended to the Huaxia Business Group immediately upon their arrival.

The subsequent morning commenced with yet another impressive welcoming ceremony that extended its embrace until midday. This was followed by a celebratory luncheon, after which the afternoon was dedicated to a series of important meetings.

For the entirety of the third day after their arrival, the schedule remained a continuous cycle of welcoming activities, strategic meetings, and site visits, mirroring the structure of the previous day.

Throughout these initial two days, the group's itinerary did not include any provisions for external investigative excursions.

During this period, Bai Xiaosheng found himself inundated with messages, arriving like a flurry of snowflakes, from both Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying.

The investigation, it was reported, was progressing at a phenomenal pace, advancing as if covering a thousand miles each day. What was initially anticipated to be a path fraught with numerous obstacles and unexpected turns was, instead, unfolding with astonishing smoothness, almost as if guided by unseen celestial forces.

In certain instances, investigations that clearly lacked any discernible leads were suddenly illuminated by unexpected clues, propelling the inquiry in unforeseen directions.

According to Lin Weiwei's accounts, the extent of Cilio's transgressions was so egregious that even the heavens themselves were said to be unable to tolerate such blatant overreach.

Nevertheless, Lei Ying posited that the substantial backing for this swift progress was likely furnished by the extensive resources and dedicated personnel associated with Wen Yan.

Regardless of the specific reasons, a continuous stream of new discoveries and significant achievements was being relayed to Bai Xiaosheng.

Based on the projections offered by both Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, at the current rate of advancement, the comprehensive completion of the investigation was anticipated to occur in less than a week.

It seemed that the executive vice president overseeing the African region, Cilio, was definitively finished this time, irrespective of any potential influence his father might wield.

However, on the fourth day designated for the investigation, an abrupt shift in the prevailing circumstances occurred.

Initially, the recent advancements and newly unearthed clues suddenly ceased flowing. Concurrently, a multitude of pieces of evidence that were on the verge of being secured were, through what appeared to be 'accidental' circumstances, either lost or irrevocably destroyed.

Both Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying harbored suspicions that Brown was covertly intervening, actively taking decisive actions to preemptively stifle a potentially escalating crisis.

Furthermore, their investigation began to encounter a distinct lack of cooperation from the targeted enterprises. While there was no overt defiance, instances of disingenuous compliance saw a noticeable increase. Even the most adept individuals within the oversight department found themselves completely helpless in the face of this subtle resistance.

Not long after, that very afternoon, the group's central headquarters convened a meeting of its uppermost echelon – the fifteen-member council.

Naturally, certain key individuals were absent from this supreme assembly. However, the number of attendees present was more than sufficient to address the complexities arising from the situation within a single major region.

Bai Xiaosheng later learned from Jiang Kuo that during this pivotal meeting, Brown asserted that Bai Xiaosheng and his investigative team had overstepped their bounds in their inquiry into the African region's corporate entities. He claimed their actions were disrupting the normal operations of numerous critical enterprises, resulting in substantial financial losses.

Brown further stated that, at this particular juncture, the investigation had effectively reached its conclusion, with no new developments on the horizon. He proposed that it would be prudent to halt proceedings temporarily.

It transpired that Brown had been actively maneuvering behind the scenes throughout the group's headquarters during these preceding days, surprisingly accumulating a considerable bloc of support.

What was most unexpected was the apparent, silent concurrence with Brown's perspective from Wen Yan, the head of the oversight department, for reasons that remained unclear.

Consequently, the high-level executive meeting of the Zhenbei Group resolved that the ongoing investigation into the African region's enterprises would be temporarily suspended, with the exception of pursuing specific outstanding issues. The investigation team was instructed to formally submit their compiled findings, and immediate action was to be taken against the individuals deemed responsible for the identified problems.

The meeting itself was convened with remarkable speed, concluded just as rapidly, and the subsequent directives were disseminated with even greater celerity.

Upon receipt of the official notification, both Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying promptly initiated contact with Bai Xiaosheng, expressing profound dissatisfaction and even outright anger regarding the directive's contents.

Considering the investigative achievements thus far, the executive vice president of the African region, Cilio, was implicated in serious violations and a significant dereliction of duty. However, no graver accusations were made. The most severe penalty stipulated was a temporary suspension from duty, conspicuously omitting any mention of dismissal or legal prosecution.

What tangible benefit could mere suspension possibly offer? If granted the opportunity, Cilio might even engineer a return to prominence in the future!

It remained an open question whether the group's senior leadership was deliberately feigning ignorance of the local improprieties or intentionally attempting to obscure the truth. Many fundamental issues had already surfaced, yet further inquiry was being actively prevented!

Dissatisfaction was palpable among Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying.

Furthermore, the 'punishment' meted out to Brown was nothing more than a 'stern reprimand' issued by the group headquarters, citing negligence.

Utterly devoid of any real consequence!

The old adage warns that failing to eliminate a threat entirely invites future peril. While the top brass at group headquarters might view these outcomes with indifference, Bai Xiaosheng and his team, the very instigators of this investigation, could very well find themselves as targets for retaliation from the Brown father and son, potentially facing unforeseen repercussions.

A thousand days may pass with a thief's actions, yet prevention for a thousand days remains elusive.

This very predicament constitutes the primary source of dissatisfaction and anxiety for both Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying.

"I have heard that Mr. Wen Yan has even given his tacit approval to Brown's proposal, which effectively undermines our position. It is truly perplexing to fathom Mr. Wen Yan's rationale! Xiaosheng, you must make a call to him and discuss this matter!"

Lin Weiwei, too, harbored a degree of displeasure towards Mr. Wen Yan.

"I shall undertake the communication with Mr. Wen Yan. For now, both of you should transfer your current duties to the personnel in the oversight department and return. I am currently embarking on an investigation into new enterprises and require collaboration opportunities; I need both of you," Bai Xiaosheng's directive to Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying was delivered with clear authority.

Despite their lingering reluctance, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying abided by Bai Xiaosheng's instructions.

That very night, the pair boarded a flight bound for Mulango, rejoining Bai Xiaosheng.

As evening descended, the official group-wide announcement concerning the resolution of issues within the African region was disseminated, aligning precisely with Bai Xiaosheng and his team's prior conjectures:

Brown was explicitly named and reprimanded; Cilio faced a temporary suspension from his duties.

The individuals accountable for the enterprises in question received punishments commensurate with the gravity of their transgressions...

Later that night, Bai Xiaosheng thoughtfully organized a small "celebration banquet" to offer solace to Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying.

The two partook in the meal with heavy hearts, their spirits subdued.

Bai Xiaosheng, however, engaged in lighthearted banter and laughter, urging them to adopt a more optimistic perspective.