Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 413: Please Give Me Some Face!_1

Chapter 413: Chapter 413: Please Give Me Some Face!_1

Chen Jiuzheng’s uninterrupted speech wasn’t so spectacular it could dazzle the sky, but he also felt that this temptation, for a young person, would be hard to resist.

At least, it appeared so.

The difficulties and obstacles to promotion were indeed present.

Even Song Changkong only set his sights on becoming an Affairs Officer as his lifelong career pursuit.

Clearly, the challenges were extreme!

Chen Jiuzheng’s narrative was entirely true; he wasn’t afraid of Bai Xiaosheng investigating. Moreover, with Wang Xincheng nodding continuously by his side, it served as powerful corroboration, so credibility should be sufficient.

The road ahead was rough, and he offered Bai Xiaosheng a clear path for a day. Any normal person would want it, at the very least would consider it.

However, he discovered that Bai Xiaosheng, having listened, showed some emotional response, but after reflecting, acted as though he hadn’t heard at all!

Even facing such an opportunity, without a second thought, he dismissed it with a laugh and said something, not as a discussion but more like a declaration—

"I don’t want to cooperate!"

Chen Jiuzheng’s brow furrowed in an instant, his expression becoming subtly displeased.

After wasting so much effort talking, Bai Xiaosheng didn’t even consider it. What was he thinking?! Did he really believe that with Wang Xincheng’s protection, he could ignore him?!

Up until now, Chen Jiuzheng still believed Bai Xiaosheng’s backing was just Wang Xincheng, or at most... a senior Affairs Officer!

An Affairs Officer, he, Chen Jiuzheng, certainly couldn’t compare.

But the person behind him was much more formidable than an Affairs Officer! He was by no means inferior to a senior Affairs Officer!

Chen Jiuzheng glanced at Wang Xincheng.

Wang Xincheng was also slightly surprised by Bai Xiaosheng’s response.

To be honest, he naturally realized that what Chen Jiuzheng coveted was the entirety of Zhongjing Media, and there was indeed a risk that Bai Xiaosheng could be marginalized.

But with him here, as long as he was willing to speak up for Bai Xiaosheng, he believed that Chen Jiuzheng would give due respect for his sake and would not go back on his word.

But unexpectedly, without even considering it, Bai Xiaosheng was about to refuse outright?!

Wang Xincheng was surprised for a second but then grew more convinced that the person behind Bai Xiaosheng was no simple figure!

Towards Bai Xiaosheng, his eagerness to befriend him intensified.

"Mr. Bai, perhaps you have your own price," Chen Jiuzheng said half-jokingly to Bai Xiaosheng. "Why not bring it up? Since we’re sitting down, let’s be straightforward and have an open talk. It doesn’t matter if you ask for the moon, at worst I can try to meet your demands."

He still bore the patience and displayed a willingness to talk.

Wang Xincheng also coughed and said to Bai Xiaosheng with a smile, "Mr. Bai, Mr. Chen here has said as much, showing sincere intent. In my view, regarding this matter, it won’t harm the Group’s interests, and you don’t have to worry; we also support the subsidiaries under us to work together more. If you have any demands, just mention them. I am a few years older than you, I’ll watch out for you."

Wang Xincheng thought his presence would make Bai Xiaosheng somewhat wary and promptly sought to dispel his concerns.

Chen Jiuzheng and Wang Xincheng both stared at Bai Xiaosheng, waiting for his response.

Bai Xiaosheng calmly looked at the two men, toying with a fine porcelain teacup imitating blue and white patterns, observing the tea leaves floating and sinking in the water, and said with a smile, "I won’t hide it from you two, I’ve just taken over Zhongjing Media, and am not very familiar with many aspects of the situation. Perhaps cooperating might be too hasty."

Chen Jiuzheng furrowed his brows, then smiled, "Since Brother Bai feels that discussing cooperation immediately is too hasty, we can just talk about it in a few months’ time, how does that sound?"

Chen Jiuzheng was offering the utmost goodwill.

This patience stemmed from his wariness of the mysterious and unpredictable power behind Bai Xiaosheng.

A power that was elusive upon investigation, yet undeniably real.

Whether it was handling Kevin or removing Song Changkong, that power couldn’t be small!

But still, it wasn’t so great as to surpass us!

Chen Jiuzheng was very confident.

After all, his family’s power in the Greater China Region was only bested by the head of the Greater China Region.

Chen Jiuzheng didn’t believe it. Could the person behind Bai Xiaosheng possibly be the General Manager of the Greater China Region himself? If that were true, there would be no need for Bai Xiaosheng to dawdle with Song Changkong!

It must be an Affairs Officer, and moreover, one with considerable status!

Chen Jiuzheng concluded.

Bai Xiaosheng let out a sigh.

He hadn’t expected Chen Jiuzheng to be so persistent. Continuing to be vague was unproductive, and he was getting tired of being pestered by the man.

"I’ll speak plainly, Mr. Chen, I have no intention of cooperating. I think the current situation is quite good!" Bai Xiaosheng made it clear.

This was an outright rejection!

Wang Xincheng looked disappointed but said nothing.

The fake smile on Chen Jiuzheng’s face slowly faded.

"Bai Xiaosheng, Mr. Bai, I have been accommodating and yielding time and time again, which should sufficiently demonstrate my sincerity! I believe you’ve seen that! In terms of status, my position as the regional industry head is already quite condescending. Even so, it seems you’re still unwilling to give me, Chen, the respect I’m due!" Chen Jiuzheng said coldly, causing even Wang Xincheng to frown slightly.

On one hand, Wang Xincheng felt that Chen Jiuzheng was being too aggressive in his presence; on the other hand, he thought Bai Xiaosheng was somewhat "naive," believing that it’s always wise to leave a little room for maneuver for future dealings.

It was entirely possible to employ a stalling tactic, to negotiate slowly and properly, without tearing things apart from the get-go!

Wang Xincheng had no idea that Bai Xiaosheng had his reservations. Even if it were the General Manager of the Greater China Region, so what!

If he was unwilling, then he simply was unwilling!

The future President of Zhenbei Group needed to have such decisiveness. How else could he reach a higher level and compete with others?

"Since Mr. Chen has brought up the matter of face, fine! Then I, Bai Xiaosheng, also ask Mr. Chen to grant me this respect and not to bring up the matter of cooperation in the future! Thank you!"

Bai Xiaosheng smiled calmly, raising his glass, "Since today is all about the banquet, let’s focus on drinking. Work matters are better left undiscussed!"

Bai Xiaosheng was firm in his stance, unyielding.

Chen Jiuzheng’s eyes filled with indignation as he stared steadily at Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng took a sip of his drink, smiled lightly, and met his gaze.

In his eyes, calm and unafraid!

"Good, very good," Chen Jiuzheng acknowledged with a nod that seemed like admiration, but spoke in a cold voice, "I know you, Mr. Bai, have a substantial background, but you should also realize that there are always higher skies and greater people. Don’t be too arrogant, lest you don’t even know how you died in the end!"

Chen Jiuzheng was making an implicit threat.

"Mr. Chen! That’s too much!" Wang Xincheng frowned, clinking his glass down sharply, and uttered in a low voice.

Although he was somewhat wary of the person backing Chen Jiuzheng, at this moment, he saw Bai Xiaosheng as a prospect for the future. When this prospect was threatened, he immediately spoke out. This was a gesture to show Bai Xiaosheng as well as to the leadership.

"Secretary Wang, I must excuse myself as I have other matters to attend to and cannot stay longer!" Chen Jiuzheng stood up, gave Bai Xiaosheng a glance, snorted coldly, and strode away.

There was no point in staying seated any longer!

Bai Xiaosheng’s expression remained unchanged, not even standing up, "No need to see me out!"

Such arrogance was unmatched!

Wang Xincheng silently sighed.

With a sullen face, Chen Jiuzheng left the private room, headed out on his own, and as he turned a corner, someone suddenly stopped him.

"Mr. Chen, don’t hurry off, I have something to say to you."

The one who stopped him turned out to be the young secretary brought by Wang Xincheng!

Chen Jiuzheng eyed the young man skeptically, only then realizing that this young person had a penetrating gaze, profound and intense.

His heart stirred.

This young man was no simple character!