Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 743

Chapter 743: 743

The day after Master Song Kai’s birthday, after breakfast, Yegor sought out Bai Xiaosheng to say his goodbyes.

According to their itinerary, it was time for Yegor’s band to depart and return to UE Country.

"Yesterday, that butler Wei Feng came to me and gave me this." Yegor pulled out a check with an amount that was significantly larger than what they had made from any performance over the years.

"I cannot accept this money. The concert was my loss to you and also represents our gratitude towards you!" Yegor said to Bai Xiaosheng with a sincere face, very serious, "But yesterday, Mr. Wei Feng left this check and departed. He said he was only responsible for delivering it. If we don’t wish to accept, then we should return it to you! So, please take it back!"

There was a hint of stubbornness in Yegor’s expression.

Bai Xiaosheng immediately laughed.

He understood the pianist’s stubbornness; Yegor did not want to equate the performance, which was meant as a gesture of gratitude, to a commercial act.

"Mr. Yegor, I think you are mistaken. Do you think this is a payment for the performance? No, it’s not! This is the host’s way of expressing his gratitude and regards, and your performance yesterday was well deserving of it!" Bai Xiaosheng said earnestly, "I believe you should accept it!"

"But..." Yegor still wanted to refuse.

"Money is sometimes a transaction. But at times, it’s also a gift to express thanks!" Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile, "A gift from the host—will you refuse it? That’s not what a friend should do."

With this, Yegor had nothing more to say.

"By the end of the year, your band will be splitting from the Sharvey Band, and you will need money then!" Bai Xiaosheng added, "If this money can prevent your own band from dispersing and allow every member with a musical dream to keep going, wouldn’t that be better?"

These words completely moved Yegor.

He pocketed the check and gave Bai Xiaosheng a bear hug.

"I will always be grateful for everything you’ve done for us. I hope one day you can come to UE Country! If after this, you need any help from us, me and my band members will spare no effort!"

Bai Xiaosheng just smiled and didn’t say much.

When Yegor’s band left, Bai Xiaosheng escorted them outside the hotel to see them off in their vehicle.

The members also said their reluctant goodbyes to Bai Xiaosheng.

After seeing them off, Bai Xiaosheng received a message from Chen Xiaoya. She had left Guangyun and told Bai Xiaosheng to come visit Linshen in the future.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled and replied with a simple "Okay," then prepared to bid farewell to Master Song Kai and leave Guangyun as well.

But unexpectedly, before he could make the call, Master Song Kai and Wei Feng paid him a visit.

Upon opening the door and seeing the two men, Bai Xiaosheng was taken aback, then smiled and welcomed them in.

"You lad, why did you run off without a word yesterday? Why didn’t you stay at my place? This hotel, it looks rather average," Master Song Kai muttered, hands behind his back, glancing around.

Only he would dare to call this five-star luxury suite average.

"I had a bit too much to drink yesterday, so I took off early," Bai Xiaosheng laughed.

This was a white lie.

In truth, at yesterday’s birthday banquet, while everyone else was clinking glasses and feasting on the creations of top chefs, enjoying bottles of wine worth thousands, he was miserably tasked with churning out poem after poem every five to ten minutes. Not only did he not eat well, but his wrist also ached—fleeing was the only option.

Of course, Bai Xiaosheng was too polite to say this.

"You lad, your luggage is already packed. Are you leaving?" Master Song Kai spotted Bai Xiaosheng’s suitcase by the door and couldn’t help but ask.

"After celebrating your birthday, I need to return to Zhongjing. There’s a whole pile of things waiting for me there," Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile.

"What’s the rush? Stay a couple more days!" Master Song Kai insisted.

Bai Xiaosheng was just about to politely decline.

Then he saw Master Song Kai awkwardly smile, "That is, if you could also write a few more pieces for me..."

Bai Xiaosheng looked at the master in astonishment.

Write more? Wasn’t yesterday enough? I really don’t know if he came to celebrate, or to get punished, or just to copy some poetry...

Wei Feng coughed and smiled as he explained on behalf of Master Song Kai, "Yesterday, a few of Master Song Kai’s old friends who also happen to love your calligraphy came by. When they left, they took all your work with them. The master has been fuming since this morning."

So that’s how it is!

Bai Xiaosheng was torn between laughter and helplessness, looking at Master Song Kai with a speechless expression that made the old man’s face turn slightly red.

"Wei Feng, aren’t you bringing Sheng’s luggage? Let’s go home first!" Master Song Kai chuckled.

"Okay!" Wei Feng moved efficiently.

And so, Bai Xiaosheng had no choice but to comply and return to the Song Residence.

After staying for two days, Bai Xiaosheng had written many poems and songs, pleasing Master Song Kai so much that he couldn’t stop smiling. On the second day, he even started a live stream while Xiaosheng was writing.

As for who was watching, Bai Xiaosheng wasn’t sure but could make an educated guess—it must have been Master Song Kai’s friends.

What Bai Xiaosheng didn’t know was that after the live stream, Master Song Kai was alone in his study, showing off to a bunch of his old friends.

The normally dignified and steady elder was dancing with excitement, supremely "arrogant".

"Haha, did you all see that!"

"These are five poems, six songs, and an entire ’Memorial on the Deployment of Troops’!"

"Envious or not, jealous or not? All you old guys, while I wasn’t looking, you stole all those calligraphies. Now you can envy and be jealous!"

"The most infuriating is you, Elder Xia, our relationship is so good! You even rolled up that ’Longevity’ character. You have less shame than Zhang Xi!"

After his tirade, Master Song Kai felt exhilarated and extremely pleased.

In Linshen, Xiahou Qi’s office.

Elder Xia watched the video of those poems and songs with eager eyes.

"Goodness, this Song Kai is so shameless, keeping Bai Xiaosheng there to write for him! It infuriates me. On my birthday, I’ll have this kid come over and have him write even more for me, twice as many, no, three times!"

Xiahou Qi fumed, his eyes rolling, "I can’t let Bai Xiaosheng stay in Guangyun any longer!"

With that thought, he made a phone call, "Ah, it’s me. When exactly is the second stage of the examination going to begin? We have to hurry up!"

After two sentences, Xiahou Qi was all smiles, "Alright, alright! Uh... you’re asking me what’s the matter... Nothing’s wrong with me!"

On the third day, as soon as Bai Xiaosheng got out of bed, he received a message.

From the Affairs Department.

Just one sentence, "Tomorrow at 8 am, gather in the lecture hall of Zhongjing University. The second stage of the examination begins. Anyone who is fifteen minutes late or does not show up will be considered to have forfeited!"

Bai Xiaosheng stared in shock at the message, suddenly wide awake.

"Oh no, I’m still in Guangyun!"

"The second stage of the examination is so important, I must be well-rested to cope!"

"That means I have to go back now, as soon as possible!"

...

Wei Feng arrived as usual to call for Bai Xiaosheng.

But as he entered, he saw Bai Xiaosheng frantically packing his things, shoving them haphazardly into a suitcase.

Upon seeing Wei Feng, Bai Xiaosheng immediately yelled, "Brother Wei, help me book a ticket, the sooner the better! I need to go back to Zhongjing!"