Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 375

Chapter 375: 375

Ever since receiving that task from Red Lotus, Bai Xiaosheng had been pondering how to complete it.

For Bai Xiaosheng, it seemed almost everyone around him was an "enemy"—no support, no backup, and those people were even plotting to trip him up.

Trying to make it happen on his own was just too hard.

Bai Xiaosheng decided to seek some external help.

But whose help to seek and how to seek it? These were the questions!

Resorting to external help meant nothing more than "coercion and bribery," at most adding a bit of negotiation.

Coercion meant finding a more powerful force to intimidate Kelson and force them to compromise and concede.

But clearly, that was unlikely to succeed. Kelson’s headquarters were far overseas, and it was an independent company—intimidation wouldn’t reach them.

Finding a mediator for negotiation was also out of the question, as although Bai Xiaosheng didn’t have a deep grudge with Kelson, because of the whole Ron Team affair, he had offended Kevin deeply. How could he expect someone to make amends with just a few words? Chen Jiuzheng might have the capability, but he definitely wouldn’t help him.

In the end, Bai Xiaosheng thought of "seduction."

The most effective way to make a businessman yield is to offer him greater "benefits"!

This "benefit" didn’t have to be short-term earnings, it didn’t even have to involve making money.

Bai Xiaosheng thought of Kelson’s media attributes and immediately thought of the Lu Family, Lu Qingfeng, who were not just media tycoons in the domestic sphere but also giants in the world’s top 500.

If Bai Xiaosheng could facilitate a cooperation between Kelson and Tengyun, he believed Kelson would drop their grievances with Zhongjing Media!

After all, the chance to partner with Tengyun, with the Lu Family, no matter the size, was itself a huge temptation!

That very day, Bai Xiaosheng made contact with Lu Qingfeng.

Bai Xiaosheng initially thought that if this deal could go through, Lu Qingfeng could just assign someone to handle it.

Yet unexpectedly, Lu Qingfeng was passing through Zhongjing and would stop over for half a day. Bai Xiaosheng was delighted and immediately scheduled a meeting.

Now, Lu Qingfeng was asking Bai Xiaosheng what the matter was.

"I want you guys to engage in some business cooperation with a European media company—Kelson—standard cooperation will do. Use this as a lure to get them to drop the additional conditions on their partnership with Zhongjing Media!" Bai Xiaosheng said, "This is very important to me!"

"Kelson?" Lu Qingfeng frowned and repeated the name, muttering, "It seems familiar. They’re a company that has gotten somewhat famous over in Europe in recent years, their scale... average."

This description left Bai Xiaosheng speechless.

In the eyes of Young Master Lu, Kelson was just a company of average scale!

Better than Zhongjing Media, yet still only average?

Lu Qingfeng was indeed the future leader of a top-tier group, with a vision so lofty, beyond what ordinary people could imagine!

It seems my previous impression of the Lu Family wasn’t quite vivid enough...

Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but feel astonished inside.

"However, you really have some nerve, trying to solve the problem like this, using my Lu Family as a bargaining chip," Lu Qingfeng said, half annoyed, half amused.

"But this matter is a piece of cake for me, taking them down will be effortless. Even if they refuse to see reason, we also have partnerships with the real heavyweights in Europe. A little pressure, and it’s no problem," Lu Qingfeng said, looking at Bai Xiaosheng with a smile, "The question is, why should I help you?"

"Or are you going to seek my help with a ’promise of ten-year commitment’?" Lu Qingfeng laughed.

Of course, he knew that Bai Xiaosheng would not use a ten-year commitment to exchange for such a trivial matter.

"Qingfeng, don’t take it the wrong way, I’m bringing you business here, just like last time with Wei Moran..."

"Stop right there!" Lu Qingfeng snorted coldly. "Last time was with whom, and this time is with whom again. Can the two even be compared?"

"Then consider it for the sake of our friendship."

"Friendship? I seem to only recall you setting me up!"

"Qingfeng, you talking like that makes us strangers!"

Bai Xiaosheng said angrily, "I’m still your big brother, remember? Right, you haven’t even called me big brother this time!"

Lu Qingfeng’s eyelid twitched.

"Let me tell you, I am now the vice president of a media company, and I have a team of twenty or so talented writers at my disposal. Add to that, dozens of influential social media accounts. Believe it or not, I could have them write about your embarrassing moments of acknowledging me as big brother, turn them into jokes, and publish them across dozens of accounts every day for six months without repeating a single one..." Bai Xiaosheng threatened with a cold laugh.

Lu Qingfeng huffed, "Fine, fine, you’re formidable. I’ll help you this one time, but remember what I’ve done for you!"

Bai Xiaosheng immediately switched to a smiling face, "Of course, of course! What’s our relationship, huh? I trust you. I just didn’t want to trouble Wenqian. Otherwise, I’d tell Fatty, Fatty would tell her, she would tell you, and after going in circles, you’d still end up helping..."

Lu Qingfeng choked.

If it really came down to that, it seemed it would indeed be the case...

"Then I should be thanking you," Lu Qingfeng said without enthusiasm.

"Don’t mention it!" Bai Xiaosheng responded with a teasing smile.

In fact, Bai Xiaosheng and Lu Qingfeng were just having a verbal spat.

From the beginning, Lu Qingfeng was going to do Bai Xiaosheng this favor.

Although it was a minor collaboration with Kelson, he wasn’t at a loss and would even earn a favor from Bai Xiaosheng.

Lu Yun had repeatedly advised him that Bai Xiaosheng was someone worth befriending, not to mention the connection with Zhengdong Province.

And Bai Xiaosheng, from the start, also believed that Lu Qingfeng would help him.

Otherwise, even if he faced those naive and ridiculous threats tenfold or a hundredfold, Lu Qingfeng would remain unfazed.

Having had a verbal tussle with Bai Xiaosheng, Lu Qingfeng felt no advantage was gained, but he was content at heart.

He glanced at the time and nodded, "It’s getting late, I should head to the airport. Our meeting was brief this time; I hope we can have a drink together next time."

"We will," Bai Xiaosheng nodded. "I still have to thank you for this time!"

Lu Qingfeng smiled and stood up.

A middle-aged man with greying hair approached with a smile from a corner, and coming up to Lu Qingfeng, he said, "Mr. Lu, do you have any instructions?"

Lu Qingfeng smiled, "Uncle Wang, this is my friend from the Lu Family, Bai Xiaosheng, currently acting as the vice president of Zhongjing Media. Sheng, this is Mr. Wang Chao, the senior executive vice president of my company."

Bai Xiaosheng smiled and greeted Vice President Wang Chao.

"Uncle Wang, Sheng needs some help. The two of you can discuss the specifics; just let me know afterward," Lu Qingfeng said with a smile.

The way Lu Qingfeng introduced Bai Xiaosheng, using the term "friend of the Lu Family," was enough to be intriguing for Wang Chao!

Instantly, Wang Chao’s attitude towards Bai Xiaosheng was barely less respectful than Lu Qingfeng’s.

Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but feel moved.

With just a casual word from Lu Qingfeng, he had commanded a vice president!

That was really considerate!

"Alright, it’s getting late, I must be going," Lu Qingfeng bid farewell to Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng shook hands firmly with Lu Qingfeng, "Safe travels!"

"Invite me for a drink sometime!"

Lu Qingfeng smiled at the two of them and turned to leave.

Wang Chao had seen everything clear as day, and his gaze at Bai Xiaosheng was even more enthusiastic!

This was the friend of Tengyun’s future president; naturally, he would go out of his way to help with any problem at hand!