Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 515 Luran’s Rejection_1

Chapter 515: Chapter 515 Luran’s Rejection_1

Bai Xiaosheng called out several times before Luran finally shifted his gaze from the screen, blankly looking at Bai Xiaosheng for a moment before realizing the other was offering his seat to him.

"Ah, no need, no need, I’m fine like this," Luran said with an honest smile.

Next to them, Jiang Lu turned her head, staring at Bai Xiaosheng in amazement. In her eyes, Bai Xiaosheng was simply insane. Giving up his own seat to someone else? And it wasn’t as if the other person was the elderly, infirm, or disabled, but a perfectly capable man!

"Come on, sit!" Bai Xiaosheng insisted.

"This doesn’t feel right," Luran said, feeling embarrassed.

However, in Luran’s eyes, there was an additional measure of gratitude for Bai Xiaosheng.

Clearly, his fondness for Bai Xiaosheng was growing.

Worth it!

Bai Xiaosheng noticed this and was delighted in his heart.

This was an emotional investment. Once he eventually revealed his identity, as a magnanimous boss respecting the talented, this card of emotional connection might prove to be extraordinarily effective.

"Either you come sit here, or I’ll put the small desk away. You choose!" Bai Xiaosheng said seriously to Luran.

"Oh, then, thank you!" With no other choice, Luran gratefully smiled, picked up his computer, and swapped places with Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled.

The first step was successful.

Now, it was time for the second step.

Bai Xiaosheng always felt as if he was calculating against an honest man, and he felt a bit guilty about it.

But once he poached him and offered a high salary with the best treatment, that feeling would disappear.

After Luran sat down and set up his small computer, Bai Xiaosheng casually mentioned, "Sorry, just now I accidentally glanced at your screen. There’s something not quite right with the third line of your code. If you adjust the conditional statements a bit, it’ll be better. Of course, it’s just a suggestion."

Luran was startled, his eyes widening as he eagerly looked over.

For someone like him, nothing was more attractive than those strings of characters.

"It really is!"

After carefully reviewing it several times, Luran couldn’t help but say.

Bai Xiaosheng subtly smiled.

Although Luran was a high-level tech talent, he was still a bit off compared to Red Lotus in finding problems in the code; after all, Red Lotus was a program and could simulate operations to quickly identify any issues!

"So how do you think it should be improved?" Luran couldn’t help but ask.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled faintly; Red Lotus had already prepared the answer for him.

Bai Xiaosheng read it out directly, not necessarily understanding it himself.

Luran almost stuck his face to the computer, hurriedly typing in what Bai Xiaosheng told him to confirm it.

In the end, his face showed an expression of disbelief, and the way he looked at Bai Xiaosheng had changed.

"Amazing, incredibly amazing!" Luran’s gaze was fervent.

Bai Xiaosheng’s second step had been successful.

To be precise, he had even begun the third step.

Just a moment ago, Bai Xiaosheng had Red Lotus find out how to gain the trust of a technical talent for him.

Such talents usually have a straightforward mind and are fixated on a single thought. The usual "carrots and sticks" tactics might not be effective on them, especially when meeting for the first time.

Thus, Red Lotus gave him a set of methods—

The first step was to give the other person full respect, even if it was just planting a seed of respect.

The second step was to find common ground on matters that the other person cared about the most.

The third step was to let the other person see your strength and thus develop a sense of admiration.

...

Bai Xiaosheng did just that.

"Well, take a look at these and tell me what you think... Oh, sorry, I can’t show you everything, as this involves business secrets," Luran apologized.

Despite his obsession, he knew there was a line.

As he spoke, he glanced at Jiang Lu, who seemed annoyed by their conversation, pressed her earphones, fumbled with her mobile phone, and played music.

Luran sighed with relief and gestured for Bai Xiaosheng to look at a part.

"Let me take a look, and I’ll just say whatever comes to mind. If there’s anything incorrect, please forgive me," Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile.

"Good, good, we’re just exchanging ideas, go ahead," Luran urged impatiently.

The follow-up exchange between Bai Xiaosheng and him lasted for twenty minutes, during which Luran sometimes gladly accepted Bai Xiaosheng’s suggestions and other times disagreed.

But facts spoke louder than words.

After trying, Luran found that Bai Xiaosheng’s adjustments were indeed better than his own, and what was even more incredible was that they not only echoed each other locally but were also remarkably harmonious overall.

"It’s unbelievable, you just glanced at it, and you, you... You’re like a human-shaped computer!" Luran exclaimed in excitement, almost worshipping Bai Xiaosheng.

"You flatter me, I just know a little. Compared to innovative talents like you, I lack your creativity," Bai Xiaosheng said modestly, while starting to fish for information, "With your capabilities, shouldn’t you come up with two patents a month?"

Receiving praise from such a formidable figure made Luran feel both elated and proud.

"Nowadays, the media industry is developing rapidly. Sometimes I can come up with two new gadgets in a week, although they’re all very small!" Luran boasted modestly yet somewhat embarrassed.

He then expressed some regret, "Sadly, many can only be shelved; the boss doesn’t plan to invest. I won’t lie to you, I have too many reserves here, too many minor patents; the storage is almost bursting."

That admission from Luran nearly made Bai Xiaosheng cry out.

My God, this isn’t just talent; this is a walking patent vault!

Which company, which idiot boss, doesn’t want to invest?

I do!

Bai Xiaosheng looked at Luran, his eyes nearly glowing.

This person, I must poach at any cost!

Even if it means using Mayor Ji Mingyang, I must bring him to Zhongjing Media!

Bai Xiaosheng made up his mind.

"Oh, please, have a seat!" Luran suddenly remembered something and hurriedly stood up, offering his seat to Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng, of course, was reluctant to do so.

A massive mobile patent warehouse – what’s a mere seat in comparison?

However, Luran insisted that Bai Xiaosheng take the seat.

"You’ve helped me solve my technical problems, and this environment isn’t right for further development!" Luran said with a smile, "Besides, technically speaking, you’re better than me! You’re so modest, so polite, I really feel uneasy sitting here. If you think highly of me, let’s be friends, you sit!"

Luran wouldn’t take no for an answer, so Bai Xiaosheng had to sit down and watch him pack away his laptop, watch him smile at him with genuine kindness.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled back and continued to chat idly, digging for more information bit by bit.

"Keep your voice down, and mind your manners," Jiang Lu suddenly mumbled, shooting a cold glance at Luran before continuing to doze off in her seat.

Luran gave an embarrassed smile.

"Why do you put up with her?" Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but ask in a faint voice.

"When I chased after her, she didn’t reject me," Luran chuckled, but then grimaced, "Still, she didn’t accept either. She said I needed to become a technical director before I’d be eligible to chase her. Unfortunately, I never made it."

Just a technical director?

I’ll provide!

Bai Xiaosheng nearly blurted out.

A director at Zhongjing Media can be as good as the boss of a small company!

With the prestige that it holds, I bet if Jiang Lu knew, she’d throw herself at him.

"If a better company were to headhunt you, would you go?" Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but ask.

"A better company?" Luran thought for a moment, "No, I wouldn’t."