Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2489 - 1838: I Have High Hopes for You

Bai Xiaosheng, having encountered Bai Xuanyu, lost all interest in lingering. He offered a brief farewell to Chen Feiqiu, politely declining a send-off, and proceeded alone down a different corridor to contact Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, intending to depart with them.

Neither Lin Weiwei nor Lei Ying had any inkling of the events that had transpired.

Why would Bai Xiaosheng choose to leave precisely as Prince Hadu’s banquet was commencing?

Despite their bewilderment, they followed Bai Xiaosheng’s lead without question.

On Chen Feiqiu’s end, the moment Bai Xiaosheng departed, a sense of unease settled upon him.

Though Bai Xiaosheng had remained outwardly composed, Chen Feiqiu perceived that something significant was weighing on his mind.

And this matter was far from trivial!

Chen Feiqiu returned to find Bai Xuanyu.

"Mr. Xuanyu, what transpired between you and Bai Xiaosheng that caused him to forsake the banquet and neglect an old friend like myself?"

Confronting Bai Xuanyu, Chen Feiqiu directly voiced his pressing questions.

"Nothing of consequence, merely some personal affairs," Bai Xuanyu replied, surprisingly engaged in packing his belongings as if preparing for immediate departure.

"Might Mr. Xuanyu be departing as well?"

Chen Feiqiu inquired, observing Bai Xuanyu’s actions with evident surprise.

He had not yet finalized any agreements with Bai Xuanyu, making his haste to leave seem premature.

Furthermore, Bai Xuanyu had apparently discussed 'personal matters' with Bai Xiaosheng?

If it was classified as 'personal matters,' it inherently implied a reluctance to elaborate.

Bai Xuanyu effectively shut down any further probing from Chen Feiqiu.

Nevertheless, these undisclosed personal matters had prompted Bai Xiaosheng to act uncharacteristically, causing the acting chairman of Zhenbei Group to reconsider dialogue and cooperation, thereby intensifying Chen Feiqiu’s curiosity.

A powerful urge to uncover the truth compelled Chen Feiqiu, yet he refrained from pressing the matter further.

"Indeed, I am departing as well," Bai Xuanyu confirmed to Chen Feiqiu. "Truthfully, encountering Bai Xiaosheng today was purely serendipitous. I made a last-minute decision to meet him, to convey words I had been uncertain about expressing. But ultimately, I did speak them. It’s a conversation that needed to happen sooner rather than later. Had I postponed it, I might not have found another suitable, undisturbed moment in the future. After our discussion, he requires solitude, and I, too, seek it. That is all."

His explanation, though delivered calmly, was cryptic and offered little clarity to any outside observer.

Chen Feiqiu’s usual relaxed posture shifted; he fixed an intense gaze upon Bai Xuanyu. "Is it acceptable to abandon our potential cooperation after assuming the role of acting chairman? Are you prepared to concede?!"

Chen Feiqiu found it difficult to believe that the man before him would allow personal sentiment to override strategic objectives, nor that he would yield so readily.

"Regarding cooperation, sometimes immediate fruition is not feasible. As for my sincerity and the terms proposed, Mr. Chen Feiqiu, you are already well-acquainted with them; the decision rests entirely with you," Bai Xuanyu responded evenly. "I acknowledge your close rapport with Bai Xiaosheng, which suggests that even if this cooperation materializes, I may not receive due credit. That is perfectly acceptable; as long as the cooperation is established with you, Mr. Chen Feiqiu, my Zhenbei Group will dedicate its utmost effort. Please be assured of this."

His words were delivered with a refined elegance.

Despite the assurance, Chen Feiqiu simply offered a resigned shrug, choosing not to press the dialogue further.

"Meeting you today, Mr. Chen, felt like a reunion with a dear friend. Should an opportunity arise in the future, perhaps we could share tea," Bai Xuanyu proposed with a smile, extending his hand in a gesture of farewell.

Chen Feiqiu reciprocated, reaching out to grasp his hand.

Following their handshake, Bai Xuanyu gathered his belongings and departed.

Once Bai Xuanyu had left, Chen Feiqiu murmured to himself, "This Bai Xuanyu of Zhenbei Group is truly an exceptional individual! It’s no wonder he holds the position of acting chairman at such a young age."

Immediately thereafter, Chen Feiqiu added, "And Bai Xiaosheng is no less remarkable."

"Bai Xiaosheng remains my friend," Chen Feiqiu reaffirmed softly.

With his thoughts concluded, Chen Feiqiu exited the room.

...

Bai Xiaosheng and his companions boarded a taxi back to their lodging. En route, Bai Xiaosheng remained absorbed in his thoughts, appearing lost in a daze for over an hour.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exchanged concerned glances, hesitant to disturb him or inquire about the afternoon’s events.

Eventually, Bai Xiaosheng seemed to return to awareness and initiated a conversation, stating, "Today, I encountered two individuals."

The taxi driver, a local, had demonstrated no understanding of the Huaxia language when Bai Xiaosheng and his companions initially tested it. Consequently, they could converse freely in their native tongue.

"Was one of them Chen Feiqiu?" Lin Weiwei ventured a guess. "And who was the other?"

Lei Ying also turned to Bai Xiaosheng, his curiosity piqued.

During their journey, they had entertained the possibility that Chen Feiqiu might be Prince Hadu. Bai Xiaosheng’s comparison of the other individual to him implied a similar level of extraordinary stature.

The central puzzle revolved around what had occurred when Bai Xiaosheng encountered these two individuals, leaving him so visibly shaken.

This was a significant point, as throughout their acquaintance with Bai Xiaosheng, neither Lin Weiwei nor Lei Ying had ever witnessed him in such a condition.

"Indeed, I did meet Chen Feiqiu," Bai Xiaosheng confirmed. "However, he was not Prince Hadu. He attended the banquet merely as an invited guest. It was he who arranged for the transportation and extended the invitation to us."

This revelation held considerable weight.

Chen Feiqiu, while not the prince, was still a guest. Yet, he possessed the influence to have the prince's contingent arrange their transport, implying his background was far from ordinary. The earlier conjecture that he might be the son of a chieftain now seemed quite credible.

Both Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying inclined their heads in agreement.

"As for the other individual..." Bai Xiaosheng hesitated for a moment, his voice deepening with gravity, "he is the acting chairman of our group."

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, who were still contemplating the implications of Chen Feiqiu's status, were taken aback by this unexpected announcement. After a moment of stunned silence, they turned to Bai Xiaosheng, their faces etched with disbelief.

"The acting chairman of our group!"