Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 969: Chapter 969 We Are Friends!

Lin Weiwei handed her cell phone to Bai Xiaosheng.

Upon seeing it, Bai noticed a newly received email that was opened on the screen, sent by Zhang Tianze.

The content comprised just a few sentences—

”Mr. Sheng, I just received this news myself—”

”This Friday, at eleven in the morning, at our company’s Qingbei Building, my father has invited Mr. Zhao Beiqing, your group’s Affairs Officer, to mediate for both parties.”

”Mr. Lu Zhixin, the provincial industrial leader from Hexi Province, will also be there.”

”There will be several other business elites from nearby provinces who aren’t part of Zhenbei Group attending as well.”

”I would like to invite you as well, if you have the time.”

Was this an invitation from Zhang Tianze?

Interesting!

Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but read it once again, a slight smile curling his lips, before handing the phone to Lei Ying.

Lei Ying laughed after reading it, ”It’s probably not news he just received; he only just sent it to us. This Director Zhang must have struggled before sending it!”

”This mediation should be very private, very confidential, yet he told us the exact time, place, and attendees,” Lin Weiwei said. ”It seems pretty sincere indeed! However, I think it’s also a bit of a reminder for us that time is pressing and we should decide quickly if we want to help.”

Having acquired some experience, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying had their unique perspectives on such matters.

Bai Xiaosheng nodded, his smile meaningful, ”There’s more interesting news, I believe! You noticed, didn’t you?”

”Such mediation would normally involve just the three parties; however, they actually invited outsiders, these ’notables’. Doesn’t that seem a bit like introducing a fourth party?” Lin Weiwei remarked, ”Is it necessary? And, it’s unusual!”

”Indeed! If the Affairs Officer Zhao Beiqing and the provincial industry leader Lu Zhixin don’t know in advance, would the Zhang Family dare let these people appear at the event? Wouldn’t that cause a scandal right then and there?” Lei Ying said. ”If Zhao Beiqing and Lu Zhixin do know in advance...”

”Then they must have agreed!”

”Also, pay attention to the tone of the email; Zhang Tianze stated it as a fact, which means that this matter is already decided! Those two must know,” Lin Weiwei emphasized.

”Now that is interesting!” Lei Ying mused, stroking his chin.

Listening to their well-reasoned talk, Bai Xiaosheng also laughed.

”Internal people mediating with internal issues, but inviting outsiders to watch? What are they trying to do? With so many people, it doesn’t seem like just mediation; it’s more like a conference... or perhaps a witness, a transaction?!” Bai Xiaosheng said. ”Also, considering Zhang Tianze ran into us by chance, and impulsively pleaded with us, does his father know about this invitation, or is it...”

”Zhang Tianze’s own decision!”

Bai Xiaosheng’s eyes flickered with increased interest in the matter.

”How should we reply to him?” Lin Weiwei took the phone, asking Bai Xiaosheng.

”Tell him, if we’re free, we will attend,” Bai Xiaosheng said.

”Just like that?” Lin Weiwei was taken aback.

”Just like that,” Bai Xiaosheng confirmed.

Meanwhile, Zhang Tianze was holding his phone, waiting for a response from Bai Xiaosheng.

He was now in a lounge outside his father, Zhang Heran’s office.

Mr. Zhao Beiqing was quietly brought in there, the door closed as he discussed matters with Tianze’s father.

There were no third parties in the room.

Zhang Tianze’s father, Zhang Heran, was unaware of the request for Bai Xiaosheng’s assistance or the invitation for him to attend the mediation.

Zhang Tianze had yet to mention it.

The phone beeped with a notification, and Zhang Tianze quickly checked it.

Seeing the reply from Bai Xiaosheng’s side, he was momentarily stunned.

”Available to attend? So, are they coming or not?”

Zhang Tianze frowned, muttering to himself.

”Phew! Well, I won’t mention it to my dad for now. We’ll see how it goes on the day; after all, other outsiders will be there too. It should be okay to just usher them in,” Zhang Tianze thought to himself.

He truly wanted to share his father’s worries and help alleviate the Zhang Family’s difficulties.

In the office, Zhang Heran was humble as he conversed with Mr. Zhao Beiqing.

Mr. Zhao Beiqing had a very approachable appearance and a sincere smile.

”Mr. Zhao Beiqing, the list you provided, the people on it each control a major company with significant strength. However, they are not enterprises from your group. Might their involvement be inappropriate?” Zhang Heran cautiously asked.

Mr. Zhao Beiqing smiled, ”You needn’t worry about that; those are all friends.”

”As for this matter, although the officer from Hexi and I are employed by the same group, since I can mediate privately for you, and he has accepted, it’s not an official business. What’s the harm in inviting a few friends?”

”Besides, for important matters, we can discuss them behind closed doors, just the three of us.”

Zhang Heran nodded.

At this point, having to rely on others, naturally, he would listen to whatever they said.

”Besides, you also showed that list to Mr. Lu Zhixin. He, too, crossed off some names and approved of the remainder, what else are you worried about?” Mr. Zhao Beiqing said.

”Indeed.” Zhang Heran smiled.

”However, Mr. Zhang,” Mr. Zhao Beiqing elaborated leisurely, ”me coming here to mediate, we can consider it making friends, and the same goes for my dealings with Lu Zhixin. But when it comes to business matters, is kinship alone enough?”

Mr. Zhao Beiqing’s words were loaded!

Zhang Heran’s eyes narrowed, then he smiled.

”Yes, yes, the benefits for you and for Mr. Lu Zhixin, I won’t forget. I will deliver them afterward, and I will handle this matter thoroughly to avoid leaving any troubles for you both.”

Zhang Heran believed he was being very cooperative.

In this world, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

Having been in business for twenty years, Zhang Heran’s experience was not for nothing.

He understood this principle!

Mr. Zhao Beiqing agreeing to mediate, and Lu Zhixin accepting this private mediation, was all for the sake of one word: profit!

Zhang Heran had already prepared a villa and many shares in a foreign company to give to these two men, hoping to appease them while also forging a new connection.

Though these concessions pained him, they were preferable to letting the Zhang Family’s fortunes and lives be consumed by the endless vortex that Lu Zhixin created.

”Benefits? What benefits!” Mr. Zhao Beiqing immediately frowned, his voice harsh yet cold, ”Mr. Zhang, let me make it clear. If you offer money or profits to me and Lu Zhixin, the nature of this matter will change! I must not make a mistake, I would withdraw immediately from this matter!”

Mr. Zhao Beiqing, hearing Zhang Heran say such, suddenly turned hostile!

Zhang Heran, caught off guard, was momentarily stunned.

This Mr. Zhao Beiqing, does he not seek benefits in his dealings?

Zhang Heran did not believe that in his life, he would encounter such a saint!

But since Mr. Zhao Beiqing had spoken thus, he at least had to appear to believe him.

Zhang Heran hurriedly apologized, ”Yes, yes, this matter was indeed my oversight. You are an Affairs Officer of the Zhenbei Group, naturally fair and honest, unlike us common folk who constantly talk about money and profits!”

Zhang Heran repeatedly apologized, and Mr. Zhao Beiqing’s expression finally softened a bit.

”As for me, I have no other hobbies; I just enjoy making friends.”

”Look at me, already over fifty and nearing retirement, not striving for any further career advancement, nor willing to slave away for money.”

”I came to help you because you are my friend, and the friends from those companies I’ve brought are here so we can all become friends. Don’t misunderstand my intentions.”

Mr. Zhao Beiqing was genuinely displaying selflessness.

Zhang Heran responded while being internally shocked and suspicious.

The openly demanding of items and benefits he could handle, but such ’selflessness’ was truly frightening!

Zhang Heran felt uneasy!

”However, I do have a matter I would like to discuss with you, Mr. Zhang!”

Mr. Zhao Beiqing’s tone shifted, his speech gentle and smiling.