Inheritance of Two Trillion
Chapter 970: The Cruel "Friendship

Chapter 970: Chapter 970: The Cruel "Friendship

Zhang Heran never believed that there were any true "saints" in the world of business!

For a friend?

In the realm of business, friends are those of equal status, where I can help you, and you can help me!

Plainly speaking, it’s all about mutual benefit!

Even if the two parties had been friends for over a decade, it’s normal for them to struggle against each other for a "benefit."

And that’s just the way it should be.

As the old ancestors said, "Everyone acts for benefit’s sake, and all hustle and bustle is for the sake of profit."

Zhao Beiqing claimed he wasn’t aiming for career advancement, nor benefits, and that he met by mere coincidence just to help him and help the Zhang Family.

In Zhang Heran’s view, that was complete nonsense!

At the moment, Zhao Beiqing shifted the conversation and suggested they discuss "a matter."

Zhang Heran’s thoughts sharpened.

He feared what was coming next was the real intent of Mr. Zhao Beiqing, the Affairs Officer.

"You are too kind!" Zhang Heran said indifferently, with a smile on his face, "Please, just say whatever you wish! We’re friends after all, I like straightforwardness, there’s nothing we can’t talk about!"

"Our Zhang Family, now facing such a big trouble, our funds are tied up, and our business partners have also distanced themselves. Honored as I am by your esteem of befriending me, I naturally have to align with your wishes!"

"As long as the current capabilities of our Zhang Family aren’t worse than now, I, Zhang Heran, will do my utmost to serve you—this good friend!"

Zhang Heran, who had been navigating the career field for fifteen to twenty years, wasn’t just boasting with his eloquence. His words sounded sincere, but he also transmitted some messages to Zhao Beiqing.

And Zhang Heran believed Mr. Zhao Beiqing would surely understand them!

The initial words from Zhang Heran were to discourage Zhao Beiqing from beating around the bush and to just state his demands!

The middle part informed him of the Zhang Family’s current situation, hinting Zhao Beiqing not to ask too much. Since they were friends, there was a long-term consideration.

The last part was to tell Zhao Beiqing that any requests were welcome, but they couldn’t make the situation of the Zhang Family worse than now. Otherwise, his mediation would be meaningless.

Zhao Beiqing’s smile grew wider, and he looked deeply at Zhang Heran.

Conversing with a clever person was indeed effortless.

"Since that’s the case, I’ll just speak frankly," Zhao Beiqing said with a smile.

"Although I’m an Affairs Officer, Lu Zhixin in Hexi Province is the head of regional industry. We are peers, with no supervisory relationship between us."

"Even though I have a supervisory role, there is a prerequisite for its exercise—that he has violated the rules! Only then can I supervise."

"But in this matter, Mr. Zhang, you know it too, it was your group that took action against our enterprise first. Mr. Lu Zhixin’s countermeasures were completely legitimate; even Mr. Xiahou Qi, the CEO of Greater China Region, would have nothing to argue."

"Why would I, Zhao Beiqing, have the clout to make him back down just by saying a word?"

"Furthermore, to intervene in the affairs of a regional industry head, wouldn’t that be overstepping?"

This statement was true.

Zhang Heran couldn’t help but nod.

"Aren’t you wondering why I wanted to bring a fourth-party unrelated enterprise into this?" Zhao Beiqing said. "I can tell you, I’m counting on them to get things done!"

Zhang Heran was taken aback, looking puzzledly at Zhao Beiqing.

"These companies are the real weights. If those people are willing to cooperate with Hexi Province’s group enterprise, it will be a boon for the group, a support for the work of Lu Zhixin. Seeing their face, Lu Zhixin will naturally appreciate your good intentions in facilitating this connection, and won’t pursue the Zhang Family relentlessly. The two parties will shake hands and make peace."

"Lu Zhixin will gain achievements, have an explanation for the group. Your Zhang Family, too, will avoid being dragged to death in business warfare. Isn’t this a win-win for everyone!"

Zhao Beiqing explained to Zhang Heran how he operated.

Zhang Heran suddenly realized.

However, while the method was clear, Zhao Beiqing’s role was not insignificant. Without him, the regional industry head Lu Zhixin wouldn’t even have come.

This was a scenario that couldn’t be arranged without Zhao Beiqing.

"I owe you for this, I, Zhang Heran, understand!" Zhang Heran expressed his gratitude. "Then what you wanted to tell me is actually..."

Zhao Beiqing had yet to continue, merely clarifying the nuances involved first.

Upon being asked by Zhang Heran, Zhao Beiqing smiled and finally said, "I told you, it’s all for friends."

"You, Mr. Zhang, are my friend!"

"Those companies that came are also my friends!"

"I, Zhao Beiqing, do not need any compensation, for friendship, for the sake of ’righteousness,’ I am willing to make this trip!"

"But those companies might not be willing to exert themselves so much for Mr. Zhang! After all, everyone is not familiar enough to help without mentioning compensation. It’s just not possible."

Zhao Beiqing spoke earnestly, finally hitting the main point!

Zhang Heran’s mind suddenly realized the situation.

Zhao Beiqing might not accept any benefits from him directly, but he could certainly take them from those companies!

This was the first time he had dealt with him, so he wasn’t confident!

Zhang Heran was somewhat impressed.

In this way, even if he wanted to keep any evidence, thinking of guarding against Zhao Beiqing in the future, that would not be possible!

"I, Zhang Heran, having been in the business world for twenty years, am still naive compared to these old and cunning types..." Zhang Heran couldn’t help but lament.

"I understand your reasoning, but I don’t know, what do those friends want?" Zhang Heran asked.

Zhao Beiqing smiled, "Zhang Family’s Qingbei Group is nationally renowned. This time, it was truly eye-opening, to see it withstand competition from our group and ten other companies in the province, enduring unfalteringly, is admirable."

Zhang Heran gave a bitter smile.

Zhang Family’s reserves were greatly depleted in this prolonged contest.

Zhang Heran currently just hoped that Qingbei Group would survive, before considering anything else.

Zhao Beiqing continued, "Qingbei Group has a film and television city in Linshen, which is also nationally renowned. This film and television city accounts for about forty percent of your group’s assets."

Zhang Heran’s pupils shrank upon hearing this.

"Those corporate friends are eyeing that film and television city of yours, thinking about a joint venture to take it over. Of course, the price will not let your brother suffer too much loss. This matter is worth considering!" Zhao Beiqing smiled. "Swap part of the assets to pull Zhang Family through the crisis and also cash out a considerable sum for a comeback. Hmm, sounds like a good deal!"

So, their target was the Zhang Family’s most vital asset—the Qingbei Film and Television City!

Zhang Heran’s throat went dry, his expression extremely unnatural, "Mr. Zhao, that film and television city..."

"Its significance, it constitutes more than half of Zhang Family Group’s assets! It is the foundation of my Zhang Family!"

"If it gets sold off! My Zhang Family won’t recover for a decade!"

Zhang Heran was utterly reluctant.

"Is that so?"

Zhao Beiqing looked troubled, pondered for a moment, then stood up expressionlessly, "Since it is difficult for Mr. Zhang. Then I won’t force the issue. However, if that’s the case, if those friends aren’t happy and won’t help, I’m helpless!"

"This trouble, you’ll have to resolve it within your own family!"