Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 1075: Headquarters Shaken

Chapter 1075: Chapter 1075: Headquarters Shaken

Bai Xiaosheng and Chen Yucheng had not yet arrived at headquarters when the whole place was already in an uproar!

Like a bubbling, boiling pot of oil.

Any news about Bai Xiaosheng could ignite the crowd, fervently passed among countless eager eyes.

Any piece of information considered news spawned a thousand different versions.

Such a spectacle had been rare in the past twenty years.

The crowd continuously debated.

Various debates.

"Senior Affairs Officer Bai Xiaosheng, truly impressive! I’ve been looking forward to his initial measures upon taking office, wondering how shocking they would be. Unexpectedly, he has kept a low profile and hasn’t even stayed much at headquarters. Just as I was feeling disappointed, this scene occurred, so stunning! This measure has truly set half the sky ablaze!"

"Yes, three regional industry leaders, two Affairs Officers, and as many as twenty-five key corporate managers! All investigated at once, at one time! And with undeniable evidence! Truly unmatched!"

"Such a bold move from a Senior Affairs Officer! Terrifying indeed!"

"Senior Affairs Officer Bai Xiaosheng, even when he was just an Affairs Officer, was second to none. In just over a year, he even overshadowed the benchmark Affairs Officer Lin Yu, how mighty!"

"When he was first appointed as an Affairs Officer, he even played a crucial role in those investigations led by Chen Jiutian’s brothers!"

"I’m truly convinced now! Such a young age for Senior Affairs Officer Bai Xiaosheng, yet his achievements are exceptional, truly demonic!"

"Demonic!"

...

Amid the frenzy of discussion, even the Grand Affairs Officers began to show their stance, feeling astonished and shaken by Bai Xiaosheng’s sudden surge.

Amid many voices, yet a few dreadful remarks were quietly spreading.

Some were saying that those who had these problems were very close to Grand Affairs Officer Shen Peisheng...

Others were claiming that those corrupt acts were done under the name of Grand Affairs Officer Shen Peisheng, how could Shen Peisheng not know about it...

Still, others suggested that more than half of the investigated individuals had been involved in framing Officer Chen Yucheng, perhaps, possibly, even on the orders of Grand Affairs Officer Shen Peisheng...

Such remarks, once spoken, heard, would shock everyone, quickly drowning in a sea of voices.

Some things, cannot be said, and definitely not recklessly.

It could cost lives!

However, there are some things about people that never change.

For instance, curiosity.

Even if it might kill, driven by curiosity, those voices would still occasionally emerge.

Amidst the roaring voices, the office of Grand Affairs Officer Shen Peisheng.

Lin Yu hurriedly came and relayed everything he heard to his mentor.

Actually, there was no need for him to report.

Lin Yu came because he wanted to ask one thing, "Teacher, Guo Yunxin and them, your relationship with them, exactly..."

While Lin Yu spoke, he was extremely cautious, fearing his teacher would disapprove.

Actually, Lin Yu had already changed a lot, no longer blindly pursuing justice, no longer always concerned about what others thought.

With time, he might demonstrate even more changes.

Whether these sudden rumors would further provoke him, nobody could tell.

Shen Peisheng sat there, leisurely savoring the Da Hong Pao.

Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao, a rich fragrance with hints of orchids.

Savoring "Da Hong Pao" required slow drinking using small teapot and cups, a Gongfu Tea method, to truly taste the peak of rock tea and its Zen-like flavor.

Shen Peisheng appeared serene, without a hint of emotion leaking out.

Lin Yu waited.

After a long time, Shen Peisheng put down his teacup, smiled at Lin Yu, "I’ve also heard quite a few of the rumors outside. I indeed have close connections with people like Guo Yunxin."

"So, Lin Yu, what are you going to do?"

Shen Peisheng asked seriously, "Would you like to investigate me, check on those who are close to me?"

"Lin Yu wouldn’t dare!" Lin Yu immediately responded.

His response was unequivocal.

"Is it that you wouldn’t dare, or you dare not?" Shen Peisheng asked with a smile.

At first hearing, there seemed to be no difference.

Lin Yu earnestly said, "Teacher, I have seen and remembered all the kindness and support you have shown me. I, Lin Yu, am not a cold-hearted person. When I say I wouldn’t dare, it means even if I have to leave this corporation, give up everything I have now, and start over, I still wouldn’t dare investigate you."

What a "wouldn’t dare."

"No matter what, you are my closest relative! This is something money cannot take away!" Lin Yu said earnestly and resolutely, "Whoever wants to attack you, I will surely fight them to the death!"

Lin Yu spoke from the heart, his intentions resolute.

Grand Affairs Officer Shen Peisheng listened with a joyful expression.

In fact, Shen Peisheng could really be considered as having mentored many, and he had students whose talents rivalled those of Lin Yu.

However, people are different.

Some have talent but lack temperament, while others have temperament but lack talent.

It seemed to Shen Peisheng that talent was ability and temperament was desire or ambition.

Those with ability and ambition who revealed their desires too early seemed terrifying.

The human heart is unpredictable—who could guarantee that pouring one’s heart into someone wouldn’t end up nurturing a venomous snake?

Shen Peisheng was unwilling to painstakingly cultivate a venomous snake that would turn against him.

He would rather nurture someone with affection and righteousness and then find ways to slowly remove their dullness, polishing them to be self-serving yet not forgetful of their roots.

It was like sculpting a piece of jade, difficult at first glance and requiring much effort.

But the result was satisfying.

At least, at this moment, when Shen Peisheng looked at Lin Yu, it felt like looking at a proud piece of work.

Comfortable and pleasing.

There was also a kind of old satisfaction.

"Go, do not heed those murmurs and speculations, and don’t take to heart their views of right and wrong too much, the workplace is terrifying, human hearts are dangerous," Shen Peisheng said warmly, "I will handle the rest."

Shen Peisheng had truly invested a lot of emotion in Lin Yu, a mentor as well as a father.

Lin Yu nodded and turned to leave.

Shen Peisheng watched as Lin Yu disappeared outside the door.

Then, his gaze shifted elsewhere.

Gradually, the warmth in Shen Peisheng’s eyes dissipated, and the leisurely air from the tea-drinking earlier slowly turned chilly.

"Chen Yucheng, great!"

"Bai Xiaosheng, great!"

Shen Peisheng murmured in a calm yet somewhat chilly voice.

He paused when he spoke of Bai Xiaosheng.

"Cheng Liu."

"You called for me!" A square-faced, very spirited man approached briskly, his demeanor respectful and his words succinct.

He was one of Shen Peisheng’s close assistants, a trustworthy person.

"How is it going?"

"It’s all wrapped up neatly," replied Cheng Liu calmly.

"Good, has Bai Xiaosheng returned yet?"

"He’s already at headquarters, probably meeting with Mr. Xiahou Qi."

Behind closed doors, Cheng Liu directly referred to Mr. Xiahou Qi by name, without any regard.

Shen Peisheng nodded, "Invite him to dinner tonight, a simple meal, and keep it quiet."

"Yes."

Cheng Liu nodded briefly, not saying much, and quickly departed.

Shen Peisheng leisurely picked up a small pot and a cup, savoring his own Wuyi Mountain Da Hong Pao.

"Bai Xiaosheng, if I were to give you a choice, which path would you take!"

"Walk with this old man!"

"Or, become my enemy!"

When Shen Peisheng sipped his tea again, he was not the image of a sage but had a sharp gaze and a chill emanating from him.

Bai Xiaosheng and Chen Yucheng returned to headquarters, rushing toward Mr. Xiahou Qi’s office, noticing along the way that there were significantly more people who, with great enthusiasm in their eyes, seemed to have specifically come to the corridor to watch them pass.

"It’s incredible, it seems this time it really has caught everyone’s eye," Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but express to Chen Yucheng.

"Lucky for me you’re drawing all the fire, I’m happy to keep a low profile!" Chen Yucheng’s smile lowered his voice to a whisper.

Bai Xiaosheng looked at him, both annoyed and amused.

They walked past the crowd, within which a pair of beautiful eyes followed Bai Xiaosheng, below which were a pert nose, rosy lips, and a white smile.

"Didn’t expect this guy to be such a troublemaker!" Yu Ying laughed, arms crossed, her eyes showing a hint of greed, "Speaking of which, since Officer Bai Xiaosheng’s promotion, I haven’t had a chance to get in touch with him, tsk tsk."

"But, just because you’re a Senior Affairs Officer, doesn’t mean you can act so unrestrained. Even momentarily high spirits mean nothing! Don’t end up dead without knowing how it happened."

"I wonder if such a person could even be turned into a client!"