Inheritance of Two Trillion Chapter 2490 - 1838: I’m Rooting for You (Part 2)

"He also appeared at the banquet?!"

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exclaimed in unison, their voices escalating until the driver behind the wheel couldn’t help but steal a glance in the rearview mirror, curious about the commotion from these Asians.

"The acting chairman hardly ever graces the media with his presence; information about him is scarce even within the company! I once even doubted if he truly existed!"

"Then what sort of person is he? How old is he?!"

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying pressed for more details, their curiosity piqued.

"He’s a few years older than me, a truly distinguished gentleman."

Bai Xiaosheng conjured the image of Bai Xuanyu in his mind as he responded to their questions.

A sense of regret washed over Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying for not having had the chance to meet the acting chairman in person.

"He also goes by another name: Wen Yu," Bai Xiaosheng added.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exchanged a peculiar glance.

"This... it sounds remarkably similar to Mr. Wen Yan’s name," Lin Weiwei voiced her surprise. "Could they possibly be brothers..."

Lei Ying turned his gaze towards Bai Xiaosheng.

"Indeed, they are brothers. Wen Yu’s true name is Bai Xuanyu, and Wen Yan’s true name is Bai Xuanyan," Bai Xiaosheng stated plainly.

The revelation that they were actually brothers stunned them both!

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying were utterly taken aback.

Consider Mr. Wen Yan—so young, yet already heading the most specialized department at Zhenbei Group's headquarters; he was already quite remarkable.

Who would have imagined his brother was even more exceptional, serving as the acting chairman!

Doesn’t this imply the brothers collectively wield control over the entire conglomerate!

"Bai Xuanyu, Bai Xuanyan, sharing the same surname as the old chairman, and both holding significant positions. Could it be..." Lin Weiwei began, lost in thought.

Bai Xiaosheng didn't withhold the truth. "Mr. Bai Zhenbei was without his own children. In his twilight years, he adopted two individuals. Those two are them!"

Having spent so many years together, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying had grown into Bai Xiaosheng's most trusted confidantes, their bond even stronger than that of family.

Bai Xiaosheng felt the time was ripe to share some of his secrets with them.

Upon hearing this, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying were greatly alarmed.

Bai Xiaosheng continued, "There is no blood relation between Bai Xuanyu and Bai Xuanyan; they were adopted separately. They are brothers by title, but not by blood."

This was yet another bombshell revelation!

Once more, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying found themselves in a state of shock.

"Have I ever told you before who I am?"

Bai Xiaosheng suddenly posed this question.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying froze, their expressions shifting to one of bewilderment as they looked at him.

Why would Bai Xiaosheng ask that—could it be that he too was adopted?

Impossible!

Both of them had visited Bai Xiaosheng's home.

"I haven't shared it with you before, but I wish to tell you now," Bai Xiaosheng looked at them both and stated solemnly, "My entry into Zhenbei Group was not a mere coincidence. I was invited, and the one who extended the invitation was Mr. Bai Zhenbei."

"Because he is my actual grand-uncle, my grandfather’s brother!"

Bai Xiaosheng had uttered many startling revelations previously, but none could rival these last two sentences.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying stood dumbfounded, as if turned into wooden statues.

They had once playfully speculated that Bai Xiaosheng might hail from the same lineage as the group's founder, perhaps even a distant relative—but back then, it was all idle speculation.

Today, Bai Xiaosheng was revealing the unvarnished truth!

Bai Xiaosheng was, in fact, the founder's own biological grandson!

Observing their stunned silence, Bai Xiaosheng spoke slowly, "I didn’t deliberately keep this from you. I simply felt there was no need to bring it up before. Every step I took, I forged my own path, never relying on my connection with Mr. Bai Zhenbei. And the reason I'm telling you now is that I feel, from this day forward, things might no longer remain the same!"

Had Bai Xuanyu and Bai Xuanyan not existed, Bai Xiaosheng would have considered his path of inheritance a solitary journey, a personal battle against himself.

Today, after learning of the existence of these two individuals, Bai Xiaosheng found himself contemplating—

The three of them would constitute the ultimate contenders!

Bai Xuanyu and Bai Xuanyan might have already been in contention, and with his own emergence, it was inevitable that he would become entangled in a struggle with them!

Unless they harbored no such intentions, but could that truly be the case...

Once they ascertain my identity, even without knowledge of the will, they will undoubtedly view me as a direct rival.

Bai Xuanyu is aware of my identity, and I am certain that Bai Xuanyan, that Mr. Wen Yan, also knows...

Up to this juncture, Bai Xiaosheng remained enveloped in a haze of utter perplexity—

Why would Second Master Bai Zhenbei embark on a succession journey for him, and why would he position Bai Xuanyu and Bai Xuan Yan at the pinnacle of the Group? What was his true motive? Bai Xiaosheng found himself unable to decipher it.

"So, Xiaosheng, were the three of you intentionally placed within the Group by the former chairman? Is he aiming to select a single successor from among you?" Lin Weiwei exclaimed in surprise.

Although Bai Xiaosheng held reservations about discussing his succession journey or the AI Red Lotus, such matters were not entirely difficult to surmise.

"It's highly probable, eight or nine times out of ten," Lei Ying concurred.

"This is truly..." Lin Weiwei's excitement surged, "so thrilling! I never imagined that the events depicted in TV dramas would unfold in our reality!"

Women are naturally drawn to novelty, excitement, and romance; at this moment, Lin Weiwei was likely experiencing a whirlwind of happiness.

To such an extent that even Bai Xiaosheng couldn't help but look at her, a smile gracing his lips, and his own complex emotions lightened considerably.

Lei Ying, having long perceived Bai Xiaosheng's inner turmoil, disregarded whether there were unspoken matters. He looked directly at Bai Xiaosheng and stated with gravity, "Xiaosheng, don't overthink things, don't complicate them unnecessarily. Excessive worry is detrimental. Let's be direct: are you willing to contend for the chairman's seat or not? If you are, Weiwei and I will stand by your side and fight with you until the very end! If you're not, then with the businesses we currently possess, given time, it might not be impossible to forge another world-renowned business empire!"

"Precisely, that's exactly what I feel!" Lin Weiwei vociferously agreed. "I sincerely hope you'll still pursue it, Xiaosheng. In my estimation, the chairman's position rightfully belongs to you! Youth is a time for ambition!"

Confronted by their earnest words, Bai Xiaosheng's mood transformed as if sunlight had pierced through clouds, instantly becoming buoyant.

Indeed!

What purpose does overthinking serve? It only muddles the mind!

It would be far better to fixate on a clear objective and remain grounded. With the AI Red Lotus providing fair and objective evaluations, once I set my sights on becoming chairman, no one will be able to impede my progress!

The lingering confusion in Bai Xiaosheng's heart vanished completely. He beamed at his companions, "If that is the case, then let us strive for it together!"

Just as the trio reached this shared resolve, Bai Xiaosheng's phone suddenly emitted a ring.

With the burden lifted from his heart, Bai Xiaosheng retrieved his phone. Upon seeing the caller ID, he paused for a brief moment.

The incoming call was not from any stranger; it was from Wen Yan. Or, to be precise, it was Bai Xuan Yan.

Bai Xiaosheng displayed the name on his screen to Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying. They exchanged glances, a shared look of surprise passing between them.

For Wen Yan to place a call at this precise juncture seemed undeniably "quite the coincidence."

"Lately, the rift between the eldest and I has widened considerably. In truth, our relationship is more strained than the one I share with you. My ambitions aren't grand; I simply desire a more prosperous and enduring future for the Group. While the eldest possesses capability, his methods are something I strongly disagree with! Ever since meeting you, your words and deeds have revealed a different path to me. Therefore, I am prepared to offer you my full support! I wish to assist you! This doesn't imply I'll actively conspire with you against the eldest... rather, it stems from my hope that you will leverage your inherent strength and charisma to demonstrate to him that the Group's future is not confined to a single trajectory."

"I have placed immense expectations upon you!"