Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2433 - 1813: Inspection Plan
Previously on Inheritance of Two Trillion...
Bai Xiaosheng arranged a private "celebration dinner" exclusively for Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying. As their meal concluded, Bai Xiaosheng presented them with a stack of papers.
"What is this?" Lin Weiwei inquired, accepting the documents. Her eyes, slightly blurred from drinking, struggled to focus on the text.
Lei Ying, also intrigued, began to peruse his own set. His tolerance for alcohol was higher, so the effects were less pronounced.
"These contain the profiles for two companies. You can review them tonight or first thing tomorrow. We'll visit the first company in the morning as part of the larger group, and the second one in the afternoon," Bai Xiaosheng elaborated.
Lin Weiwei offered an absentminded nod.
She was sufficiently tipsy to agree to whatever Bai Xiaosheng suggested.
"Wait, the company we're visiting this afternoon is part of our group?!" Lei Ying exclaimed, looking up at Bai Xiaosheng in surprise after reaching the latter part of the documents.
This revelation seemed to sober Lin Weiwei up slightly. She glanced at Lei Ying before quickly turning to the corresponding page in her own documents to verify.
"Yorko Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Zhenbei Group located in Africa..."
Lin Weiwei read aloud the introductory sentence from the profile, her voice tinged with disbelief as she looked at Bai Xiaosheng.
After all, they had only recently been scrutinizing several major companies within the group!
Mr. Brown, the head of the African division, had faced public criticism, and Deputy Executive President Cilio was even suspended!
Visiting a company from the group at this juncture might be rather ill-advised...
Just moments before, they had debated whether the harsh treatment of Elder Brown and his son might provoke retaliation. Bai Xiaosheng had assured them that Elder Brown would likely keep a low profile and avoid further trouble...
However, showing up directly at their doorstep now could be perceived as a deliberate provocation, potentially inciting a strong reaction from their side...
Noticing Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying's concerned expressions, Bai Xiaosheng quickly clarified, "Before we came here, Elder Xia specifically asked me to look into a few companies. He mentioned their products and technology were superior to those in Europe and America, yet offered lower prices. He believed that collaborating or learning from them could significantly benefit numerous companies back home. I agreed to his suggestion. Who would have thought that our arrival here would lead to so much complication, putting us at odds with Elder Brown and his associates."
The twists of fate are indeed unpredictable; no one could have foreseen these developments.
Both Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying showed understanding in response.
"Collaboration might be difficult, and even if it were possible, we must remain cautious of potential traps. Therefore, I intend to investigate first, perhaps to observe and learn," Bai Xiaosheng stated. "Furthermore, we won't be going alone. We'll be with the larger group, comprising about twenty other entrepreneurs. Our presence won't be conspicuously singled out."
While he said this, it was unlikely he wouldn't be noticed; Bai Xiaosheng probably drew attention wherever he went...
Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exchanged a knowing glance.
"Well... since you've made up your mind, Xiaosheng, we will naturally accompany you," Lin Weiwei declared after taking a deep breath.
Regardless of the circumstances, if Bai Xiaosheng was determined to go, they would support him.
Lei Ying concurred, adding, "By joining the business group as members of the Huaxia Business Group, even if Elder Brown harbors any intentions, they wouldn't dare act too recklessly. Besides, if our objective is merely to observe, the associated risks are considerably lower."
Lei Ying found no further objections.
With all matters settled, the trio gathered their belongings and departed the restaurant, returning to their accommodation.
Following the diligence demonstrated by Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, they managed to review the majority of the materials that evening, gaining a solid understanding of the content and ensuring no obstacles would hinder the next morning's agenda, a testament to their professionalism.
As for Bai Xiaosheng, his grasp of the information was already complete, needing no further elaboration.
Although Bai Xiaosheng downplayed his efforts, claiming he would casually examine the details, his modesty masked his true capabilities. Whatever he observed and heard was instantly filed away in his memory. With a bit of analysis and cross-referencing, enhanced by artificial intelligence, he could easily absorb and learn from any situation...
That night passed without any further incidents.
Bright and early the following morning, Bai Xiaosheng, along with Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, had an early breakfast before promptly convening in a meeting room at their residence.
Shortly thereafter, numerous entrepreneurs from the business delegation began to arrive.
Jia Chengshan, Lu Tiandao, Zhang Qinglin, Dong Tianlu, Wang Xuantian, Hong Chengtian, Lin Tianyi...
Each of these individuals, hailing from the mainland to Xianggang, was a recognized influential figure.
For the day's inspections, the large business conglomerate divided into two separate paths, with this particular assembly forming one of the contingents.
Regardless of whether individuals arrived solo or as part of a larger delegation, the sight of Bai Xiaosheng seated there invariably elicited smiles, greetings, and brief exchanges.
The reason for this widespread deference was simple: Bai Xiaosheng had become an unofficial unifier among them. Numerous prominent business figures had secured substantial deals through his influence and anticipated continued reliance on him, thus fueling their enthusiastic interactions.
Consequently, other business leaders observed Bai Xiaosheng with a considerable degree of astonishment.
To be so young while simultaneously holding the position of operational president for a major division within the Zhenbei Group was already remarkable. Furthermore, possessing connections that spanned a significant portion of the Huaxia business landscape demonstrated an almost inconceivable level of influence.
Over the preceding several days, they had been exposed to a steady stream of stories detailing his accomplishments.
As time went on, a growing number of entrepreneurs initiated conversations with Bai Xiaosheng themselves.
Within the commercial realm, the cultivation of familiarity and the establishment of robust networks reign supreme.
Such connections can prove to be an even more crucial asset than capital itself.
Bai Xiaosheng engaged with everyone in a manner that was both cordial and adept, ensuring no one felt overlooked, which prompted many to offer silent, approving nods.