Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 411 Genuine Cooperation Talks_1

Chapter 411: Chapter 411 Genuine Cooperation Talks_1

The welcome luncheon prepared for Wang Xincheng was orchestrated by Song Yiming.

Appetizers, cold dishes, dishes to accompany the drinks, main courses, dishes to go with the rice, soup, fruits, and desserts—all were present in full variety.

The pairing of dishes alone, by their colors and luster, stirred one’s appetite, offering flavors that were fresh, sweet, sour, spicy, and aromatic.

It included both mountain delicacies and seafood, yet it did not come across as overly luxurious or vulgar.

Ordinary people often talk about "color, fragrance, and taste" when describing the appeal of dishes. But beyond "color, fragrance, and taste," there is another concept: "conception, form, and nourishment."

"Conception" refers to the artistic conception, where the dish’s name echoes its ingredients and presentation; "form" is about the dish’s presentation, the plating; and "nourishment," as the name suggests, is about health, with a balanced combination.

Song Yiming managed to pair the dishes rationally and comprehensively among the dozen or so dishes prepared.

This left Bai Xiaosheng secretly full of admiration.

Big affairs show one’s skills. Small matters reveal one’s standards.

From such a minor detail, Song Yiming indeed seemed quite remarkable.

Moreover, about the etiquette around the dining table, Song Yiming was extremely savvy, knowing exactly what to do and when, taking care of everyone with great attention to detail.

At the same time, he was also discreetly giving tips to Lin Weiwei.

Bai Xiaosheng was very satisfied with this.

It was good; had Song Yiming only been focused on showing off himself, ignoring Lin Weiwei’s inadvertent mistakes as if they were nothing, Bai Xiaosheng would really have been somewhat disappointed in him.

The ability to help others was what Bai Xiaosheng appreciated the most.

The banquet proceeded, with toasts and laughter among the dishes.

Everyone ate and drank to their hearts’ content, both guests and hosts alike.

Wang Xincheng was witty in conversation, sharing funny anecdotes and jokes from the workplace, which added lively interest to the gathering.

As the banquet drew to a close,

Chen Jiuzheng suddenly laughed heartily, a little tipsy, and said to Chen Changqing, "Changqing, take Mr. Bai’s two assistants and the one Secretary Wang brought along out for a sit-down, maybe have a cup of tea. The three of us here have some matters to discuss."

No sooner had Chen Jiuzheng spoken than Bai Xiaosheng’s eyes flickered ever so slightly.

Chen Changqing quickly got to his feet and glanced at the few attendants.

Song Yiming and Lin Weiwei, seeing Bai Xiaosheng’s subtle nod, obediently excused themselves.

The young person brought by Wang Xincheng dawdled a bit, wiping their hands with a napkin and neatly folding it before finally standing up to leave.

Chen Changqing, walking last, shut the door of the private room carefully after exiting.

Now, in the private room, only Bai Xiaosheng, Wang Xincheng, and Chen Jiuzheng remained.

The soundproofing here was exceptionally good.

"Mr. Chen, you seem to have something to say, creating such mystery," Bai Xiaosheng chuckled.

A smile also spread across Chen Jiuzheng’s face. The drunken haze that had been there vanished instantly, leaving him looking remarkably alert.

Wang Xincheng wasn’t surprised at all. He knew Chen Jiuzheng’s capacity for alcohol.

Wang Xincheng gave Bai Xiaosheng a look and joiking said to Chen Jiuzheng, "Chen, just say what you want to say. After all, it’s a time of good cheer at the wine table, and whatever is said, we’ll listen. If it’s serious, we take it seriously. If it’s not meant for our ears, we just count it as drunken talk. Everyone listens, goes to sleep, and forgets about it."

Wang Xincheng was indeed slick.

Bai Xiaosheng inwardly acclaimed, true to his reputation as an old hand.

"What Secretary Wang said makes sense, Mr. Chen, feel free to speak your mind. After all, we don’t have a stenographer here to jot down everything and make you sign off on it," Bai Xiaosheng half-seriously, half-jokingly said.

He had a premonition that what Chen Jiuzheng was about to say was no small matter!

"Since both of you have said as much, then I have no reservations. If I speak out of turn, just take it as drunken rambling. As for reporting up..."

Chen Jiuzheng laughed, "Since I dare to say it, we’re not afraid. However, when the time comes, I will deny everything!"

With that, Chen Jiuzheng laughed heartily.

After the laughter, Chen Jiuzheng turned to Bai Xiaosheng with a look of open-hearted sincerity and earnestly said, "Mr. Bai, I’m not afraid to tell you, reaching my position as Chen Jiuzheng might seem like just one step up from the general manager, but it’s a whole different ball game!

Don’t think the group can just easily replace a subsidiary’s general manager, but they would never easily mess with a provincial industrial head! Do you believe that!

After all, in the entire Greater China Region, there are only a few dozen people like me who are needed to hold up such a big operation!"

Chen Jiuzheng was reminding Bai Xiaosheng that he was not the same as Song Changkong; his position was very secure!

Bai Xiaosheng smiled faintly, nodding slightly while inwardly scoffing: The so-called ’hard to move’ is only because no one tough enough has come along...

Wang Xincheng chuckled from the side, "Chen, I’ll drop a line too. Don’t treat me as just someone from the administration department at the dinner table. You can say whatever, and I guarantee it’ll go in one ear and out the other, not a word will be reported. When Wang Xincheng says something, he stands by it!"

Bai Xiaosheng glanced at Wang.

"System third assistant, Micro Expression Analysis System (Intermediate) activated, starting the rapid snapshot mode of facial micro-expressions!"

...

"Analysis complete, the credibility of the counterpart’s words is one hundred percent."

...

Bai Xiaosheng gave a slight smile.

Ever since the Micro Expression Analysis System upgraded, it’s been much more useful. Not only can it precisely analyze a person’s loyalty to oneself, but it can also snapshot a person’s instant expressions and analyze them. It could produce results in no more than a second or two, which was very convenient.

In addition, the upgraded assistant could automatically adjust one’s micro-expressions with precise control.

In the future, acting with others, I will definitely be master class! I must try it when I have the time, Bai Xiaosheng thought to himself.

There’s no greater joy in an upgrade than this: having money, power, and an assistant. He felt his entire personal power level had been raised a notch.

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"Wang, of course, I trust you. Otherwise, do you think I, Chen Jiuzheng, would dare to speak so recklessly?" Chen Jiuzheng laughed heartily.

After the laughter, Chen Jiuzheng fixed his gaze on Bai Xiaosheng and Wang.

"Gentlemen, what do you say we strive tirelessly in our careers for? What are we fighting for?" Chen Jiuzheng asked.

Bai Xiaosheng and Wang Xincheng looked at him calmly, knowing he had an answer in mind.

Sure enough—

"For career, for realizing one’s own value?! For money, for identity, or is it for status?!"

Chen Jiuzheng smiled, "Regardless of what for, in the end, what ends up in your own hands is what counts. Look at Song Changkong; he worked diligently, but what does he have now! Isn’t he driven out like a dog? Will the group spare him for his many years of service? No, right!"

Bai Xiaosheng and Wang Xincheng said nothing.

Chen Jiuzheng sighed, "That’s why I say, the group is impersonal, and it’s cruel, to put it nicely it is just, to put it harshly, it’s cold-hearted. While working for the group, looking out for our own interests, without damaging the group’s interests, is there anything wrong with that? Hmm? Is there?!"

At first listen, these words really do seem to have some "logic"?

But whether there is any real logic, Bai Xiaosheng truly didn’t want to argue with him because it would be pointless.

Different concepts, different logics.

"Mr. Chen, be more straightforward, please. There’s no need to beat around the bush," Bai Xiaosheng smiled.

"Refreshing!"

Chen Jiuzheng clapped his hands, "Then I’ll take the liberty, Mr. Bai Xiaosheng, I want to discuss some cooperation with you! I wonder if you’re agreeable!"

"And Secretary Wang, if possible, join us too!"