Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 1226 - 1191: Old Soldiers Never Die

Chapter 1226: Chapter 1191: Old Soldiers Never Die

Bai Xiaosheng, leading his team, was conducting an intense investigation into Shenhe Group just as the Zhenbei Group Greater China Region Headquarters was holding a top-level meeting.

In this most senior-level meeting, there were only Xiahou Qi and six Senior Affairs Officers, four Senior Affairs Officers were missing.

Because including Bai Xiaosheng, Zheng Honghu, and Li Haofeng, four people, were scattered in every corner of the country, launching the largest and most forceful investigation in nearly a decade!

Various messages had been frequently transmitted back to the Greater China Region Headquarters this morning.

It could be said that each piece of news was sensational!

Now, this headquarters, missing nearly half of its people, was filled with discussions everywhere.

"Mr. Xia, what exactly is going on!"

In the current meeting, Grand Affairs Officer Shen Peisheng, with his beard and hair bristling and eyes bloodshot to an extreme point, seemed infuriated and even started yelling at Xiahou Qi while banging on the table, looking highly agitated—

"When did our headquarters start such a massive-scale investigation!"

"I came early this morning, and nearly half of the Affairs Officers and assistants at headquarters were missing, with four Senior Affairs Officers all out!"

"Such a big move, and we didn’t know anything about it beforehand!"

"Are we still Senior Affairs Officers if we don’t even have this right to know!"

Shen Peisheng was essentially launching a barrage of questions at Xiahou Qi.

Xiahou Qi’s complexion looked quite pale, yet his spirit was still flickering.

Last night, he didn’t sleep until 2 a.m., yet he arrived at the company at 8 a.m. sharp.

All this was to face such a situation.

Here, only he, as the president, could resolve the matter.

Before coming, Xiahou Qi had eaten a double dose of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills left by Bai Xiaosheng, which helped him endure last night’s exhaustion without breaking into a coughing fit in public and struggling to speak.

Shen Peisheng’s explosive outburst also triggered many grievances from other Senior Affairs Officers.

"Indeed, I also support the thorough investigation by headquarters, but you should have at least informed us in advance!"

"We are Senior Affairs Officers, and yet you withhold information from us? This clearly means you do not trust us!"

"Mr. Xia, do you think all of us here are unreliable and untrustworthy? Then you might as well dismiss us now!"

"Exactly! We’ve been here for so many years; even if not credited for achievements, we’ve endured hardships. To be relegated to being distrusted, it’s an insult to us!"

"This matter, Elder Xia, you owe us an explanation!"

"Indeed, give us an explanation!"

The remaining Senior Affairs Officers also vented their dissatisfaction.

Xiahou Qi looked at them.

Indeed, there were people he did not trust among them, including those siding with Shen Peisheng.

Of course, there were also those holding a neutral stance.

To ensure the success of Bai Xiaosheng’s current operation, Xiahou Qi only dispatched those he believed reliable, and did not inform anyone present about the situation.

Now, their emotions had erupted.

Naturally, Xiahou Qi had to provide an explanation.

"Everyone! Everyone!" Xiahou Qi called out sternly, managing to suppress the voices of dissatisfaction.

"Old Shen, and everyone..." Xiahou Qi spoke unhurriedly and gravely—

"This operation was decided late last night based on Senior Affairs Officer Bai Xiaosheng’s advice, with the personnel being mobilized in the middle of the night."

"If you don’t believe it, feel free to ask Human Resources, Administration, and Logistics staff. They all were woken up by me in the middle of the night to book tickets and hotels to ensure the personnel’s travel."

These three departments were also managed by trustworthy and reliable people chosen by Xiahou Qi.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been possible to keep these details hidden from the Senior Affairs Officers present until now.

However, Shen Peisheng definitely knew about these matters even earlier since people under his supervision were being investigated, and with the conflicts arising there, hiding it was impossible.

Therefore, it was necessary to dispatch Senior Affairs Officers!

Therefore, they had to act swiftly and decisively!

"I do not distrust everyone; it’s not that I intentionally keep things from you all. It’s merely a matter of different arrangements and divisions of labor. Someone needs to handle the investigations while others need to stay at the headquarters. It’s just a difference in division of labor; where does it concern trust issues!"

"Today, even if you didn’t come to me, I would have called a meeting to share the information!"

"Once the investigation reports arrive at headquarters, the moment I get a copy, each of you will have one too. You will receive the information exactly when I, Xiahou Qi, receive it!"

"Isn’t that acceptable?"

After delivering his speech forcefully, Xiahou Qi couldn’t help but pause to catch his breath for several seconds, his gaze intense as it swept over the crowd, but he could hardly suppress the occasional cough.

Everyone was stunned by Xiahou Qi’s commanding presence.

Underneath the table, Xiahou Qi’s hands rested on his knees, clenched into fists, slightly trembling.

He was fighting hard to suppress his discomfort, causing his legs to quiver lightly.

A feeling of pain long absent, along with dizziness, continued to assault the old man’s body.

He persisted, enduring pains ordinary people could hardly bear.

He had to present himself as firm as a lion to dominate the crowd before him.

Especially Shen Peisheng!

Shen Peisheng was looking at him, and he was looking back at Shen Peisheng.

These two, who had been rivals and friends for decades, faced each other.

"Mr. Xia, in these tumultuous times, even if we send people out to investigate, is it necessary for all four Senior Affairs Officers to go?" Shen Peisheng’s voice was cold and deliberate, each word sharp as a blade, "Have you forgotten, initiated by me last week and supported by everyone present here—"

"About the selection, assessment, and dismissal systems in the Greater China Region, the discussion of twelve chronic issues, exploring fourteen pilot research initiatives... We need to finalize the framework for these issues in the next day or two, as we have already announced the timeline publicly!"

"Currently, with the absence of the four Senior Affairs Officers and many key Affairs Officers, who is going to handle that workload? If no substantial results are produced... wouldn’t my announcement from headquarters be nothing more than worthless paper!"

"Where would the authority of headquarters stand, and its credibility!"

Shen Peisheng’s words pressed aggressively.

"These tasks will be distributed among the remaining Senior Affairs Officers and Affairs Officers. I will personally oversee each symposium, ensuring nothing goes overlooked! Grand Affairs Officer Shen Peisheng, are you satisfied now?"

Xiahou Qi stood his ground.

However, after saying this, Xiahou Qi couldn’t help but cough softly, yet his gaze remained resolute, fixed on Shen Peisheng and everyone present.

The Senior Affairs Officers around him exchanged looks, seeing Xiahou Qi and Shen Peisheng at loggerheads, with Xiahou Qi emotional, they hesitated to speak to avoid worsening the situation.

"Accepted! Then we’ll trouble Mr. Xia!" Shen Peisheng said forcefully, then stood up.

The heavy solid wood chair was pushed back noisily, grinding against the floor.

"I still have work to do on my side. Elder Xia, please make sure to attend the meeting and provide your guidance!"

Shen Peisheng left brusquely after dropping these words.

The Senior Affairs Officers looked at Xiahou Qi, whose voice was hoarse. He glanced at Shen Peisheng’s retreating figure, then back at the others and raised his voice, "For those who need to have meetings, I will attend! But I must warn everyone, in these troubled times, everyone has responsibilities! You must not leave headquarters without authorization!"

He was determined to keep everyone, especially Shen Peisheng, anchored at the headquarters!

"Meeting adjourned!"

...

One by one, the Senior Affairs Officers left silently. As the last person walked out and the door of the conference room closed, Xiahou Qi’s body shook violently, bending over as if a shrimp, his hands covering his mouth.

Painful coughs emanated from between his palms.

Sweat beads quickly covered Xiahou Qi’s forehead.

His body could hardly support him anymore.

Wang Mubei hurried in, catching Xiahou Qi in this state, and rushed over in shock, pulling out medicine from his pocket to administer it to Xiahou Qi.

However, this time, it took a full two minutes before the medicine alleviated Xiahou Qi’s pain.

"Elder Xia, you should go to the hospital!" Wang Mubei said shakily.

Xiahou Qi’s face was pale, his expression weak, but his eyes were resolute.

"Sheng and the others are still out there fighting! Let me guard the rear for them!"

At that moment, Xiahou Qi was like an old soldier who had battled on the fields, who, despite being physically overwhelmed, would not retreat even a single step.