Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 112: Repayment!_1

Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Repayment!_1

After the rounds of wine and the variety of dishes, the meal had come to an end among laughter and conversation.

Lu Qingfeng slightly raised his hand, and Cheng immediately directed the well-trained servants to crowd around and swiftly cleared away the plates and bowls, replacing them with fruit, nuts, and several pots of fine tea.

Having just sipped some red wine, Lu Yun’s face was slightly flushed, his spirits high.

After drinking tea for a while.

Lu Yun turned to look at Bai Xiaosheng, his smile slightly retreating, becoming more serious.

Bai Xiaosheng felt a movement in his heart.

Was Lu Yun going to speak to him?

As expected, Lu Yun raised his hand and lightly clapped twice.

The dining table fell quiet, and Cheng, who was at a distance, saw Lu Yun wave at him. He immediately took Lola and the other servants and quickly cleared out.

A moment later, within the entire Lake Heart Pavilion, only six people remained at the stone table, including Lu Yun.

What mystery was to be shared that warranted the withdrawal of all others?

Bai Xiaosheng felt a surge of curiosity.

Lu Yun looked him in the eye with a faint smile, "There are things I can say to you a few, and that’s fine. I trust you, but if it gets out and reaches the ears of certain people, especially my rivals, it could expose some information. Even the tiniest details could be used to analyze my character and my way of doing business. Business, like the battlefield, must be safeguarded."

Lu Yun explained lightly, but Bai Xiaosheng immediately sensed a solemn undertone.

Is this what they call the loneliness at the top?

"The following, although mainly addressed to Sheng, you may all listen."

As he spoke, Lu Yun transformed, his unique aura re-emerging, prompting everyone to take on a serious demeanor.

Lu Yun’s fingers interlocked upon the stone table, looking at Bai Xiaosheng with a smile.

"Sheng, I believe you must have learned a bit about me before coming here."

Bai Xiaosheng nodded without hesitation.

"I, Lu Yun, started from nothing and within a span of more than a decade, have built a formidable empire in the online business world that everyone looks up to. I can say that here in our country, I am the undisputed industry leader!" Lu Yun’s voice was as steady as a mountain.

It was not even remotely boastful.

Tengyun’s status in the domestic area of the Internet is well recognized!

"But who could imagine what my most difficult times looked like? Your modern youth often complain about being broke, claiming their pockets are cleaner than their faces. But do you know that, over a decade ago, when I faced setbacks in business, I went days without a bite to eat? I’m talking about a little more than ten years ago, not several decades. Back then, I was so hungry that I could barely walk and even fell ill. By sheer luck, I found a friend, and I collapsed in front of him. It was this friend who fed me, took care of me, and saved my life."

"He is my lifesaver!" Lu Yun emphasized heavily, looking at Bai Xiaosheng with emotion, "More than a decade later, you have assumed that role too! I have heard from the doctors that if the emergency care had been delayed, I would have been in life-threatening danger. You were the one who found the allergen!"

"Back to what I was saying. After I recovered from my illness, I borrowed some money from my friend, and with that money, I slowly worked my way back to the top, growing my business bigger and bigger!"

Bai Xiaosheng watched Lu Yun quietly, filled with admiration.

Lu Yun looked at Bai Xiaosheng seriously, "Do you know, after making a fortune, the first thing I did was give most of it to him!"

"He said, ’We are brothers. I didn’t help you for money. You try to repay me with money; what do you take me for!’"

"I replied, ’You are my brother, but I, Lu Yun, do not owe anyone favors, especially not a brother. The money is unrelated to our friendship; you must accept it!’"

Lu Yun smiled and leaned back slightly.

"Sheng, do you think I did the right thing?"

This was, essentially, Lu Yun forcefully repaying a debt with money.

The others did not feel it was their place to comment and looked towards Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng fell silent for a moment, then smiled, "Right or wrong, do the judgments of others really matter?"

Lu Yun’s gaze brightened.

This was not the first person he had asked, and each had given different answers, all taking a stand on whether it was right or wrong.

Bai Xiaosheng’s reply was, surprisingly, aligned with what he himself had thought back then!

"Right or wrong are standards set by others. We can’t control others; we do not seek approval from them but aim to be at peace with ourselves," Bai Xiaosheng said thoughtfully.

Lu Yun’s eyes shone and he nodded slightly.

Zhengdong Province and Lu Qingfeng, both men couldn’t help but nod along as well.

"Is this your view?" Lu Yun asked with a smile.

Bai Xiaosheng nodded.

"Indeed! Almost identical to what I thought back then!"

Lu Yun chuckled. "However, there’s another layer to what I’m saying, perhaps too vulgar for you to have noticed."

"Oh?"

Bai Xiaosheng was curious.

Lu Yun stretched out his hand, and Lu Qingfeng quickly passed a slender piece of paper, which Lu Yun placed on the table and pushed towards Bai Xiaosheng.

"This is a blank check acknowledged by the five major banks, and you can fill in any amount you like!"

Lu Yun said, "I’ll repeat what I’ve said before, ’this money has nothing to do with our friendship.’ I, Lu Yun, never owe anyone anything, especially life-saving gratitude!"

Bai Xiaosheng was taken aback.

So, this was what Lu Yun meant.

To settle favors with money?

Bai Xiaosheng looked at the check.

The maximum amount for a blank check domestic is ninety-nine million nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine yuan.

Just one yuan short of a hundred million!

Lu Qingfeng had known this all along, so she wasn’t surprised.

Zhengdong Province, on the other hand, was so shocked that he was lost for words.

As long as Bai Xiaosheng accepted it, he would have a hundred million!

That sum was something 99% of people would never see in their lifetime, enough money that an ordinary person couldn’t spend it in several lifetimes!

To say he wasn’t envious would be a lie.

Zhengdong Province watched Bai Xiaosheng intently, almost urging him—

Take it, take it!

Bai Xiaosheng looked at the thin piece of paper on the table; if cashed, it could probably stack as high as the table with red hundred-yuan notes, maybe high enough to cramp his hand from counting the money.

That wealth was enough for him to squander for a lifetime, or even for his children to waste away.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled, and under everyone’s gaze, he gently pressed his hand down on the paper that held promises of a happy future.

Everyone’s eyes were encouraging, approving.

Under their expectant gaze, Bai Xiaosheng acted as anticipated.

It seemed like a happy resolution for all.

However, in the next moment, Lu Yun’s smile froze on his face.

Lu Qingfeng and everyone else looked on in astonishment as they saw—

Bai Xiaosheng gently pushed the check back towards Lu Yun.

"I don’t want this money."

"What!"

Lu Yun’s brow furrowed slightly. "You, you think it’s too little?"

A hundred million! Too little?!

"Compared with Mr. Lu’s status, this hundred million might just be a minor goal," Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile.

The young man, insatiable!

Lu Yun’s eyes narrowed slightly, and his very favorable impression of Bai Xiaosheng began to change.

"But I’ve said it before, I don’t save people for money. Saving you or someone else, it’s always a matter of doing what’s right at the moment," Bai Xiaosheng said, smiling at Lu Yun. "You have your principles, and I have mine!"

"I don’t want this money!"

"But what if I insist on giving it to you?" Lu Yun’s eyes started to show a trace of fierceness.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled without a word.

I simply refuse, what can you do about it!

A hundred million is not a small amount, but if I had to choose, I would rather have—

Lu Yun, owing me the gratitude for saving your life!