Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 791: Chapter 791 Countdown_1

The last day of the month was also the final day of the assessment.

In accordance with a prior notice from the Affairs Department, all candidates had submitted their final achievement reports to the Greater China Region Affairs Department before twelve o’clock. Afterward, a kind of ”tranquility” seemed to come over everyone at once.

Whether they had been brimming with confidence or filled with anxious trepidation beforehand, at this moment, all feelings reset, and there was an indescribable sense of relief.

It was like those diligent students who had strived hard, and once they handed in their papers, at least for that moment, their minds felt ethereal.

And tomorrow was the moment when the answers would be unveiled.

By then, of course, the nerves and anxiety would return.

The Affairs Department also issued a notice after twelve o’clock, informing everyone that they were to go to Zhongjing as usual the next day, where the final grades would be announced in the amphitheater classroom at Zhongjing Media University.

It was said that the location was chosen by the President of the Greater China Region.

Where it began, there it shall end!

That day, Lin Weiwei received several phone calls, all of which were looking for Bai Xiaosheng.

There were calls from Lin Ke, Feng Li, Zhao Qianze...

Ji Mingyang and Zhang Meng also learned about the assessment and called her.

Everyone was inquiring, asking almost the same questions.

”Bai Xiaosheng’s phone is switched off; where is he?”

”Not here? Then where’s he gone?”

”Don’t know? When will he be back?”

”You don’t know that either? Then what do you know?!”

In the end, the callers got nothing for their trouble and were naturally very dissatisfied, questioning Lin Weiwei’s professionalism as an assistant.

But Lin Weiwei was not angry at all, her attitude calm and composed, her tone incredibly gentle.

It was not because of any difference in status, but rather the more these calls were made, the more they signified their concern for Bai Xiaosheng.

To Lin Weiwei, those who sincerely cared about Bai Xiaosheng were her own people!

Thus, Lin Weiwei would always patiently say at the end, ”Mr. Bai asked everyone to rest assured when he left.”

”He will definitely be back before tomorrow!”

These were the words Bai Xiaosheng had said to her.

She took them to heart!

Although she did not know what Bai Xiaosheng was up to, Lin Weiwei was willing to trust him.

As always!

”Even if Xiaosheng fails this time! I am willing to accompany him in rising again from the east,” Lin Weiwei could even remain calm about the result of the assessment.

However, Bai Xiaosheng had not called her or sent any messages by late night of that day.

But Lei Ying did call her.

”I have obtained the handwritten testimony of Chen Changhe, and am currently interrogating the second messenger from the Chen Family. With Chen Changhe’s testimony, it’s not hard to pry open the mouth of the second person, and I have confirmed that Chen Changhe’s testimony is essentially accurate!”

This was possibly the best news at the time.

”Thank you for your hard work, Lei Ying, keep it up!” Lin Weiwei said on the phone, ”If Xiaosheng really fails tomorrow... then we will use what you have found—”

”To create an earth-shattering impact!”

”I want them to know that tricking Xiaosheng is the biggest mistake they’ve ever made in their lives!”

Lin Weiwei’s voice was fierce.

”Understood!” Lei Ying chuckled lightly, her voice filled with boundless eeriness.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Weiwei sat down in her seat.

She wasn’t going home; she intended to sit in the office all night.

Lin Weiwei’s expression was as cold and solemn as a statue, like a loyal soldier, a devout believer.

She was waiting for a decree from Bai Xiaosheng!

That night, for those candidates who had already arrived or were still on their way, the one thing they all had in common was insomnia.

It was destined to be a sleepless night!

When the dawn’s early light spilled over the campus of Zhongjing University, some solemn-faced successful individuals walked along the tree-lined paths against the morning sun, their steps resonant and determined, as if on a pilgrimage.

At 10 a.m., the final results were to be announced. By 8 a.m., almost all the candidates had gathered in the classroom.

Everyone was silent, the atmosphere somewhat oppressive.

This time, Mu Beichen and Zheng Qinghong were sitting side by side, but there was little communication between them.

About the rankings, they had known all along, and they had also prepared their responses for the interview with the president of the Greater China Region.

For them, it was a battle with preparation.

Zhao Qianze stared fixedly at the door, her eyes somewhat dim.

Bai Xiaosheng had yet to appear.

”Bai, I heard about what happened to you, but such setbacks should not defeat you!” Zhao Qianze murmured to herself.

She believed in Bai Xiaosheng.

At 9 a.m., nine out of ten candidates had arrived. The only one missing was Bai Xiaosheng.

The people in the amphitheater naturally noticed who was missing, and they began whispering to one another.

About Bai Xiaosheng, they had heard some news, more or less.

Failed cooperation, breached contracts, suspected fraud...

Even if they didn’t believe it, they couldn’t help but sigh in amazement.

Everyone pushes over the wall that’s about to fall, especially one who often takes the lead. They were happy to see the joke.

It was also a consequence of interest! After all, eliminating one meant that their chances of moving up increased by one.

Mu Beichen had a cold smile on his face, listening to the criticism around him, which was quite satisfying.

”Ah, Bai Xiaosheng, you’ve offended the Chen Family. This is your retribution!”

”But, don’t think this is the end, your nightmare has just begun!”

”I told you, you couldn’t handle it! Because you’re not strong enough!”

Zheng Qinghong, however, had a calm expression, neither joyful nor sad, and was indifferent to the absent Bai Xiaosheng.

Perhaps his experience of having a stroke had made him much more detached.

At 9:30 a.m., the door opened, but it was Feng Li who came in.

As the examiner, she was to attend this final ”ceremony.”

Feng Li scanned the crowd and, not seeing that familiar figure, her eyes couldn’t help but show a trace of disappointment.

However, in the end, she said nothing and walked to the front row, picking a seat in the middle to sit down.

Feng Li’s arrival made the amphitheater a bit quieter.

A quarter of an hour later, Lin Ke appeared. She, too, first looked around at everyone. Her eyes dimmed, unlike her usual chatty self, and silently walked toward Feng Li.

Seeing Lin Ke like this, everyone became solemn.

”I didn’t expect that on the day of the final results announcement, even Officer Lin would be this... quiet!”

”Yes, today holds extraordinary significance. Saying that, my heart is getting tense again.”

”Then, just like Officer Lin, let’s stay quiet!”

Lin Ke ignored the faint murmurings and sat down beside Feng Li.

Feng Li looked at her.

”Have you been in contact with Mr. Bai?” Lin Ke whispered.

Feng Li silently shook her head.

”But he will come!” said Feng Li.

”I know! Hmph... the guy who never gives us peace of mind!” Lin Ke huffed.

Time ticked away.

As it neared 10 a.m., a group of people entered through the door.

The chief examiner for the final stage, Yang Chengtian, was among them, but he was always following behind someone, matching his steps with theirs.

Seeing the person in the lead, both Lin Ke and Feng Li were startled.

”The one announcing the results at the end is actually him!”

”The Senior Affairs Officer... Li Haofeng!”