Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 381: One Must Not Judge Others Solely by Their Appearance_1

Chapter 381: Chapter 381: One Must Not Judge Others Solely by Their Appearance_1

Song Changkong and Chen Changqing received news of the contract signing, which left them more than shocked, utterly dumbfounded. They stared blankly at each other for a long while, unable to recover their senses.

How could this be possible!

Why had Kelson’s Kevin come in person, and why had he suddenly signed?!

They had clearly agreed to set a trap, yet he had suddenly changed his mind, and what’s more, when had Kevin become so generous, not demanding a single additional condition?

Even more absurd was the fact that they hadn’t been given any hint, leaving them completely unprepared!

Hadn’t Kevin been full of resentment before, wanting to deal with Bai Xiaosheng... His attitude had suddenly done a complete one-eighty, the turn was so sharp that it threw Song Changkong and the others into a ditch...

"That Ariel went out with Bai Xiaosheng and so much happened when they returned; could it be that woman really fell for Bai Xiaosheng?"

Song Changkong couldn’t help but say.

Chen Changqing had no time for jokes and hurried off to make a phone call to Chen Jiuzheng.

As soon as the call connected, Chen Jiuzheng’s voice was calm and melodic, composed and measured, like that of a monk, speaking unhurriedly.

"Uncle, what are you doing?" Chen Changqing managed to suppress his anxious heart and asked hurriedly.

"What’s wrong, Changqing? You sound panicked. What happened?"

Chen Jiuzheng’s voice remained steady on the other end of the phone, "Me? I’m taking a break to enjoy some porcelain. You young people should also find some refined hobbies to cultivate your taste when you have some time. Moreover, you’re now the vice president of Zhongjing Media, with limitless prospects. Remember as a leader, you need to be composed. You must be so calm that not even the collapse of Mount Tai in front of you could disturb you..."

Chen Jiuzheng still had the mind to lecture...

At that moment, Chen Changqing began to wonder if his uncle had known about the contract signing all along. Was this a new scheme he and Mr. Kevin had cooked up to catch Bai Xiaosheng off guard?

Am I overthinking it?

Chen Changqing couldn’t help but think to himself.

"Yes, Changqing has learned his lesson." Chen Changqing evened out his breathing.

"That’s right. What’s the reason for your call?" Chen Jiuzheng asked in a calm and collected manner.

"It’s nothing major. Mr. Kevin has signed a contract with Bai Xiaosheng, without adding any conditions." Chen Changqing reported calmly.

Crack!

Immediately, Chen Changqing heard a crisp sound through the phone, as if something had fallen to the floor and shattered...

"Uncle?" Chen Changqing exclaimed with surprise.

"He signed? Without any additional conditions! When did this happen! Did Kevin personally go to sign it?! Why didn’t you tell me sooner!"

On the other end of the phone, Chen Jiuzheng’s thundering voice was so loud it buzzed in his ears, his words so jumbled that Chen Changqing didn’t even know where to start answering.

So I really did overthink it!

Uncle didn’t know either!

Chen Changqing felt his heart sink into an icy pit.

All those earnest teachings Uncle had given him, about staying composed, about remaining unflustered even if Mount Tai were to collapse in front of him, were as good as farts...

Chen Changqing hastily filled Chen Jiuzheng in on the situation.

Meanwhile, he lamented.

This scheme had come to a premature end...

Beyond lamentation, Chen Changqing also felt a tinge of sadness.

Usually, when Bai Xiaosheng won, he would at least know why he lost. This time, he didn’t even know how Bai Xiaosheng had done it...

How frustrating!

Chen Changqing felt incredibly stifled.

"Could it really be that he resorted to using a beauty trap? That guy isn’t even particularly good-looking..." Chen Changqing even muttered doubtfully in his heart.

...

At the time Chen Changqing was calling Chen Jiuzheng, Chen Jiuzheng was playing with a porcelain vase, his face wearing a satisfied smile.

This vase was his own creation.

Not only did Chen Jiuzheng enjoy fishing, but he also liked this kind of pastime, even going so far as to seek guidance from several masters. The pieces he produced could pass for the work of a professional.

The one in his hands was the one he was most satisfied with in all his history of making them, so much so that he couldn’t stop admiring it.

Then Chen Changqing’s call came through...

Then, just one slip...

Then, there was no thereafter...

Chen Jiuzheng didn’t have the time to feel distressed. As soon as he hung up the phone on one side, he immediately called Kevin on the other.

"Hello, Kevin, I heard you signed with Zhongjing Media? What’s going on?!" Chen Jiuzheng suppressed his emotions, trying to sound calm and steady.

"You’ve already heard? Yes, I signed," Kevin’s voice was calm.

"Why?!" Chen Jiuzheng also wanted to know the reason.

"My sister was out playing, and a lunatic kidnapped her. Mr. Bai Xiaosheng saved her. Out of gratitude, I agreed to sign the contract," Kevin’s explanation seemed reasonable.

Chen Jiuzheng, however, was still somewhat skeptical.

Is it really that simple?

Then why not say something in advance!

"Where are you now? I want to talk to you," Chen Jiuzheng said.

"Me? I’m at the airport. In a couple of days, it’s my mother’s birthday, and Ariel and I are going back for a visit."

Kevin’s answer took Chen Jiuzheng by surprise.

Was Kevin really leaving Zhongjing without any notice?

So hastily...

"Old classmate, you’re not hiding something from me, are you?" Chen Jiuzheng asked, suspicious.

He always felt there was something complicated about this situation!

Kevin’s reasons were rational, but something felt off.

"Haha, why would I?" Kevin chuckled dryly, then fell silent for a moment.

"How much do you know about Bai Xiaosheng?" Kevin suddenly asked.

"Hmm?" Chen Jiuzheng was puzzled.

"It’s nothing," Kevin seemed to hesitate but finally added another sentence,"Good lenses, bad frames."

Kevin, who had been speaking Chinese all along, suddenly said a sentence in English.

Chen Jiuzheng was momentarily taken aback.

"I’m boarding the plane now, no more talking, bye!" Kevin switched back to Chinese.

Afterwards, a busy tone sounded.

Chen Jiuzheng frowned and looked at his phone.

His spoken English was quite good, but he didn’t understand the meaning of what Kevin had said.

Chen Jiuzheng called his assistant and tried to imitate the pronunciation from his memory, asking his assistant for a translation.

After several attempts, he finally got it right.

"What does this sentence mean?" Chen Jiuzheng asked.

"Do not judge by appearances!"

Chen Jiuzheng was startled and fell silent for a long time.

On the flight to Europe, Ariel sat beside Kevin with a reluctant expression on her face; she didn’t want to go back yet.

"If you’re worried about your old classmate being unhappy, you could have gone by yourself. Why the hell would you book a flight for me too!" Ariel grumbled unhappily.

"Are you reluctant to leave this place, or someone here?" Kevin teased her, then became somewhat serious, "It’s not just to avoid unpleasantness with Chen Jiuzheng. This cooperation with Tengyun is important! You need to come back with me to sort out some things."

With that said, Ariel’s expression improved somewhat.

"Once things stabilize over there, you can come over anytime you want, I’m supportive of that," Kevin said with a smile, his grin tinged with banter.

Ariel rolled her eyes at him and muttered, "Successful contract signing, I don’t know if Mr. Bai Xiaosheng is satisfied this time."

...

For Bai Xiaosheng right now, it’s way beyond satisfaction, he’s extremely pleased.

Mission accomplished, points awarded!