Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 565 - Performance Time_1

Chapter 565: 565 Chapter Performance Time_1

From outside the conference room, four individuals made their entrance.

Leading the group was a middle-aged man with slightly frosted hair, a short beard, and an imposing presence that lived up to the phrase "handsome uncle."

This handsome uncle was impeccably dressed in a suit, standing tall with a dignified posture, moving neither too hurriedly nor too slowly, exuding immense charm.

Even Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but silently applaud upon seeing him.

"He is the Vice President of the Asia Region Bartenders Association, Feng Shijie!" Mo Xin took this opportunity to introduce him to Bai Xiaosheng.

Bai Xiaosheng nodded, but there was a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

Why had only four people arrived?

Mo Xin had previously told him that one Vice President and five Senior Bartender Technicians would attend the meeting.

Among these five individuals, Mo Xin was actually included.

Bai Xiaosheng even joked before that he was taking a huge advantage by having this assessment.

However, it wasn’t unusual for the proposer to be present as an assessor, as it was within the rules.

But still, excluding Mo Xin, there should be five attendees in total. Could it be that one person has a higher status than the Vice President?

As Bai Xiaosheng pondered, nearly three hundred people in the conference room stood up at the host’s signal, someone led a round of applause, and a wave of clapping immediately filled the room as if to welcome a leader’s inspection.

Bai Xiaosheng joined in the clapping.

His former question was temporarily pushed aside.

"Thank you, everyone, please, take your seats," Feng Shijie said with a smile, gesturing with his hands for the audience to sit down while he continued walking.

Only then did the bartenders in the room take their seats again.

Bai Xiaosheng glanced at the three people following behind Feng Shijie.

One was a very sturdy man, sporting a long braid that reached his waist.

Another was a mature and sexy woman, with a figure so exaggeratedly voluptuous it seemed almost too much.

And there was also a short-statured man, always frowning and looking quite serious.

Mo Xin quickly introduced them, "That man with the glossy braid is named Zhang Feidu. The woman, who’s close to auntie age, is called Tang Xiaoqi. The short guy is Jin Dalu."

"You mentioned there were five Senior Bartender Technicians; where’s the fifth person?" Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but ask.

Just as Mo Xin was about to reply, she suddenly glanced towards the door, puckered her lips and said, "Look, here comes the last one, see for yourself."

Bai Xiaosheng looked up and was instantly taken aback.

The one who arrived last, walking behind everyone else, turned out to be—Wu Shiyi.

"It’s him!" Bai Xiaosheng exclaimed in surprise.

The man who seemed like a fool chasing after someone at Yutianxiang’s flagship store was actually a Senior Bartender Technician and an assessor for this new formula?

This joke was a bit too much...

Mo Xin nodded.

"Now I understand why you said there was a small problem. Is this the ’small problem’ you mentioned?... This is simply a trap!" Bai Xiaosheng said half-annoyed, half-amused, looking at Mo Xin.

Mo Xin covertly stuck out her tongue and quickly gestured with her lips, "They are coming, the Vice President and the others are headed this way."

Bai Xiaosheng looked again.

Feng Shijie, along with the four Senior Bartender Technicians, was walking directly towards them.

Out of courtesy, Mo Xin and Bai Xiaosheng stood up.

"Hello Uncle Feng!" Mo Xin greeted with a sweet smile.

"Mo Xin, long time no see. You’ve become even more beautiful," Feng Shijie said with a smile, then looked Bai Xiaosheng up and down, and reached out his hand with a smile, "This must be Mr. Bai!"

"I am Bai Xiaosheng! Mr. Feng, hello!" Bai Xiaosheng replied with a smile, shaking his hand.

Feng Shijie noticed that Bai Xiaosheng responded with poise and that he naturally exuded an air of aloofness with just a smile and a glance. His demeanor was excellent. He thought to himself, "This young man is no simple character! With every smile and gaze, he seems to possess an effortless superiority and detachment, yet his attitude is extremely good. It seems he comes from no ordinary background!"

Feng Shijie chatted very politely with Bai Xiaosheng for a couple of sentences, which made a good impression on Bai Xiaosheng as well.

Afterward, the Senior Bartender Technicians also came to exchange greetings.

Zhang Feidu, despite his exaggerated appearance, did not fall short on etiquette and was quite affable.

Tang Xiaoqi, a woman whose beauty was still evident, found the elegant and handsome young Bai Xiaosheng quite appealing, her handshake lingering twice as long as with others, her smile suggesting a flirtatiouness.

Mo Xin couldn’t help but huff in disapproval, as a subtle reminder.

Jin Dalu was actually a man of few words. A simple greeting and a handshake were all he gave.

When it was Wu Shiyi’s turn, his face was expressionless, looking indifferent at Bai Xiaosheng. He didn’t even bother with a handshake.

Bai Xiaosheng didn’t want to shake hands with him either, so seeing this actually pleased him.

On the side, Feng Shijie and others watched the scene unfold but weren’t surprised in the slightest.

They all knew about Wu Shiyi’s pursuit of Mo Xin, and seeing Mo Xin being so enthusiastic about this Mr. Bai, it was understandable that Wu Shiyi was not pleased.

Everyone pretended not to notice and took their seats.

When Wu Shiyi walked past Bai Xiaosheng, he paused deliberately and said in a lowered voice, mocking, "Kid, we meet again so soon. You were quite pleased with yourself the other day, I haven’t properly thanked you for that! Now, you’re in my hands!"

"Is that so? Then let’s see if you’ve got the ability," Bai Xiaosheng replied with a light laugh.

Wu Shiyi’s face turned a shade uglier, and he huffily walked to his seat.

Once everyone was seated, the host stepped onto the stage with a smile, thanked everyone, and then invited Feng Shijie to give a speech.

Feng Shijie ascended the stage with a smile, not declining the offer.

His speech was off the cuff, but it covered the usual bases—industry trends, domestic achievements, encouragement for the crowd, and expectations for a new mix.

Almost every industry had these sorts of speeches from their leaders.

Following the crowd, Bai Xiaosheng clapped out of courtesy in thanks.

The host returned to the stage, his demeanor now tinged with excitement and anticipation.

"Next is the moment we’ve all been eagerly anticipating, I believe you’ve all been waiting for this! Now, please welcome the creator of the new cocktail recipe ’Encounter’—Mr. Bai Xiaosheng!"

The host was clearly an insider, and he roared with passion.

The gaze of every bartender in the room seemed to light up at once, and they couldn’t help but burst into applause.

Bai Xiaosheng stood up, first bowing slightly to the clapping audience behind him in thanks before making his way unhurriedly to the stage, walking to the long table prepared in front.

Bai Xiaosheng’s eyes swept over the items on the table, and then he looked at the audience with a smile.

One minute, two minutes...

He remained silent the entire time.

The room was quiet, everyone watching him curiously.

"In the fields, there is scattered grass, moist with dew. There is a beautiful person: she is clear, graceful, and fine. An unexpected encounter, meeting my desires. In the fields, there is scattered grass, dripping with dew. There is a beautiful person: she is as graceful as the clear wind. An unexpected encounter, walking in step with this person."

At last, under the curious gazes of the audience, Bai Xiaosheng finally spoke.

He recited a poem.

Bai Xiaosheng’s voice was modulated with full and falling tones, magnetic enough to immediately attract everyone’s attention.

"The poem you just heard is from ’The Book of Songs, Zheng, Wild Grass’," he said slowly.

"It tells of a very romantic encounter. The wild grasses lush and the dewdrops sparkling. An inadvertent meeting with a beautiful lady, her expressive eyes sending affectionate glances. In an instant, captivated by her smile."

"What is an encounter?" Bai Xiaosheng asked himself.

The room fell silent.

"Unprepared, detached from the world, fleeting and transient," Bai Xiaosheng answered himself, "An encounter is a moment of emotional stirrings, the most dazzling ephemeral bloom..."

As he spoke, Bai Xiaosheng strolled from one end of the long table to the other, picking up instruments seemingly at random, yet seamlessly mixing a drink as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

This was his time—performance time!

The bartenders in the room listened and watched silently, admiring each movement Bai Xiaosheng made.

In the shortest time, Bai Xiaosheng successfully captured everyone’s attention.

"Snap!"

With a swift motion, the shaker stopped abruptly in Bai Xiaosheng’s hand as did his voice.

Everyone’s eyes widened, not blinking, staring at the shaker.

Then, Bai Xiaosheng opened the shaker and slowly poured the liquid into a row of crystal glasses, just a touch in each.

"This is Encounter, here for your tasting pleasure," he announced.

Bai Xiaosheng extended his hand in a welcoming gesture, embodying the elegance and composure of a bartender to perfection!

The effortless charm that so many aspire to was on full display!

Suddenly, the eyes of the entire room were ignited!