Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 553

Chapter 553: 553

Upon hearing the name Bai Xiaosheng, Mayor Dai Mingcheng stood up abruptly.

Due to the suddenness, he gave Zhou Yifa quite a scare.

The mayor’s reaction was too intense.

Even if they knew each other, there was no need to get this excited!

Zhou Yifa was puzzled.

Mayor Dai Mingcheng was always composed and measured. Could Bai Xiaosheng really shake him to this extent?!

Zhou Yifa was shocked.

Little did he know what Mayor Dai had said to Mayor Ji Mingyang during his previous visit to Zhongjing.

Now, Dai Mingcheng was filled with regret and inwardly vexed.

Why had he insisted on going to Zhongjing in the first place? Why had he told Ji about the thirteen prefecture-level city enterprises, with two dropping out, informing him that out of the remaining eleven, nine were set to advance without issue? He had also told him that the final showdown might be between Zhongjing Media and Tianzheng Media, vying for the media industry’s leading position.

Look where he was now! A problem had arisen on his side, and it was Bai Xiaosheng who had uncovered it!

Wasn’t this just handing Zhongjing the opportunity to report the issue and disqualify his side, leaving only ten enterprises, and then happily divide the indicators among themselves, everyone delighted...

Tianqing could even be used as a negative example...

Mayor Dai felt bitter inside.

Not getting the provincial flagship enterprise slot was a secondary concern.

After all, even if they got that slot, it didn’t mean much to Tianqing, at best earning limited support policies from the provincial government.

What’s another honor, after all?

Their Tianqing couldn’t compare to Langbei, let alone Zhongjing, as both cities were awash in wealth, with honor above all else.

Even if Tianqing managed to obtain the pride of a provincial flagship enterprise, it would merely be for show!

Therefore, Dai Mingcheng had never taken this matter completely to heart.

Usually, he just let Zhou Yifa take charge.

However, now that there was a problem, that was another story!

If there was a mishap in the review they sent, they would be bearing the responsibility for the oversight.

This problem could be big or small, potentially affecting his personal career, and even causing the provincial government to question their city, which would impact Tianqing!

Zhou Yifa had said they were taking remedial measures.

But once the problem blew up, what good would remediation do!

Dai Mingcheng had just listened, and felt the measures Zhou Yifa had taken seemed fine but too conservative, aimed solely at preserving Tianfu Wealth Management’s eligibility to report. That was not enough!

Within a few moments, Dai Mingcheng had made a decision.

"Like this, immediately go and notify Tianfu Wealth Management to stop further sales of that product and prepare for a compensation plan and preparations!"

"Have them increase their manpower to make contact with every purchaser and try to appease them as best as possible."

"Also, regarding the news, instruct the city’s propaganda department to get ready to handle public opinion properly."

...

Dai Mingcheng rattled off seven or eight directives in one breath.

Zhou Yifa noted them down, and there was no problem, but by doing this, they would be exposing the issue to the public.

Currently, the incident had not reached such a level, and that insurance product was only in a trial release, without causing any serious consequences.

Wasn’t this an overreaction?

Would it affect Tianfu Wealth Management’s qualification for the provincial flagship enterprise?

Zhou Yifa hesitated a bit.

"Old Zhou, trust me, when a problem is found, it must be resolved quickly, strictly, and decisively. This is the only way to handle it!" Dai Mingcheng patted Zhou Yifa’s shoulder, "The provincial government is not easy to fool. Once something happens, the leaders look at the attitude! So, from our own perspective, we cannot tolerate mistakes!"

Zhou Yifa nodded his head.

"Alright, go and handle it promptly. I will call Minister Fan right away to report the issue!" said Dai Mingcheng in a solemn voice.

Attitude represents everything.

Exposing one’s own issues, without any leniency or indulgence, might be the only way to gain greater forgiveness.

Zhou Yifa seemed to have an epiphany and nodded.

Perhaps Mayor Dai’s approach was the most correct one.

"I’ll take care of it right away!" Zhou Yifa said, hurrying off.

Dai Mingcheng also entered an emergency state, not even having time for lunch and asking his secretary to grab something on the go.

At this very moment, at the Li Family.

The noon banquet, which was also a farewell feast for the Bai Family, was in progress.

With Li Wenzun at the helm, the Li Family’s attitude towards the Bai Family members had noticeably warmed.

Of course, all the warmth was for the sake of one person—Bai Xiaosheng!

"Sheng, whenever you have time, come to Tianqing, and visit your uncle’s home. We’re family after all, and families should visit each other often," Li Wenzun said to Bai Xiaosheng with a hearty laugh.

"Sure," Bai Xiaosheng smiled in response.

"Fengguan, you really should stay longer. Why the rush to leave after just two or three days?" Li Wenzun turned to Li Fengguan and said with a hint of blame in his voice.

"Just can’t let go of home, always thinking about going back to check on things. If big brother and sister-in-law have time and don’t mind, you can visit us in Zhongjing," Li Fengguan replied with a smile.

She knew, of course, that Li Wenzun’s enthusiasm was all for Sheng’s sake.

Seeing Yu Qingmei silent and somewhat despondent, Li Fengguan felt a sense of relief but also didn’t want to upset her sister-in-law any further.

"Alright, alright, we’ll have the chance," Li Wenzun laughed heartily in response to Li Fengguan’s invitation.

The atmosphere was extremely harmonious.

As the banquet drew to a close, Li Feitian also returned.

Bai Xiaosheng saw that he looked tired but also relieved, as though a burden had been lifted, and Sheng knew that matters must have been resolved.

"Why did you come back so late?" Li Wenzun asked casually.

"There was a bit of an issue at the company that needed my attention, which delayed me," Li Feitian said with a smile, poured a cup of wine, and raised it towards Bai Xiaosheng, "Sheng, this cup is for you!"

Li Feitian took the initiative to toast Bai Xiaosheng.

Some members of the Li Family couldn’t help but be surprised.

But in Li Wenzun’s eyes, there was nothing but approval.

There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.

This was the vision of a successful businessman!

Moreover, they were related by blood, so naturally, these relationships had to be well maintained and utilized.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled and lifted his cup.

As Li Feitian was about to drink the wine he had just brought to his lips, his cell phone on the table rang.

Li Feitian glanced at it, immediately set down his wine cup, "Sorry, Sheng, it’s Secretary Zhou’s call!"

A call from Zhou Yifa naturally needed immediate attention.

Everyone present understood.

Li Feitian walked to a corner with his phone, smiling as he answered the call.

However, after listening for just a few seconds, his expression suddenly changed.

Within less than two minutes, Li Feitian’s hand dropped, the call ended, and his face looked incredibly distressed, even ashen.

Li Feitian walked back, and when he looked at Bai Xiaosheng again, his face was overshadowed with gloom.

"Bai Xiaosheng!" There was a hint of aggression in his voice.

Municipal Office of the Mayor of Tianqing.

Zhou Yifa knocked on the door and, upon receiving permission, hurried in.

All matters had been settled, and the last call he made to Li Feitian was to convey the Mayor’s stern request.

Zhou Yifa was now there to report back to Dai Mingcheng.

"Old Zhou, you’ve come at just the right time," Dai Mingcheng stood up and said to him, "Come with me to the Li Family’s place, I want to see Bai Xiaosheng!"