Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 994: Chapter 994: After You, Please

In Officer Lin Yu’s view, this time, Bai Xiaosheng was undoubtedly doomed to failure.

The key point was that Bai Xiaosheng was about to fail, yet he remained unaware of it, nor did he realize where he had gone wrong.

In his heart, Lin Yu couldn’t help but feel a bit of sympathy for Bai Xiaosheng.

This sympathy, at the moment, evolved into a desire to yield and let Bai Xiaosheng go in to report first.

After all, Bai Xiaosheng was looking for Mr. Xiahou Qi, not Great Official Zheng Honghu.

”This... isn’t that good,” Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile.

Bai Xiaosheng thought to himself that after not seeing him for a year, Lin Yu, old Lin, was really becoming more and more magnanimous, even allowing him to go first.

”There’s nothing wrong with it, you go ahead,” Lin Yu said with a smile.

He was prepared mentally that if Bai Xiaosheng declined again, then he would just let it be.

”Then thank you,” Bai Xiaosheng said, grinning.

After a year of experience, Bai Xiaosheng’s observation of microexpressions had become increasingly sophisticated. Unless it was individuals like Xiahou Qi or Shen Peishen, very few could escape his notice.

From Lin Yu’s gaze and subtle expressions, Bai Xiaosheng already knew—

If he was modest again, they really wouldn’t yield anymore.

So, he accepted.

Bai Xiaosheng also felt that since Lin Yu was so kind-hearted, it was best not to disappoint him.

Lin Yu was momentarily stunned.

He yielded once, and now the other party wasn’t yielding back?

Okay, that was very much like Bai Xiaosheng...

”It’s been a year since we’ve seen each other, Officer Lin’s demeanor seems even better than before.”

Since it seemed he couldn’t immediately enter, and Bai Xiaosheng had nothing else to do, he started chatting with Lin Yu in a light-hearted manner.

”Officer Bai, over the past year, you’ve achieved remarkable performance and outstanding battle records. I’ve frequently seen your updates on the group’s internal network,” Lin Yu said to Bai Xiaosheng with a smile.

The two started by praising each other, then talked about other things, indeed, they seemed very much like old friends.

Lin Weiwei couldn’t help but exchange a glance with Lei Ying.

This Lin Yu, it always felt like he had changed a lot compared to a year ago, his actions and mannerisms were no longer as rigid and serious, nor did he deliberately maintain an air of refinement with every move.

Could a year of time really bring about such changes?

Zhang Tianze did, and so did Lin Yu.

Only, Zhang Tianze went through family changes, but what about Lin Yu?

Lin Weiwei was also a bit curious.

As Bai Xiaosheng and Lin Yu were chatting, from the side, the office door opened, and Xiahou Qi’s assistant Wang Mubei appeared to be coming out, seemingly on his way to handle some affairs.

Wang Mubei looked up and immediately noticed the two of them.

Lin Yu he knew well, but Bai Xiaosheng made a remarkably deep impression on him too.

Why, were two prominent Affairs Officers just standing outside the door?

And seeming quite happy chatting?

Wang Mubei smiled, ”Officer Bai Xiaosheng, Officer Lin Yu, what are you doing here?”

Without waiting for a response, Wang Mubei pointed to the office and said with a smile, ”Do you have some matters to discuss inside?”

He thought these two outstanding Officers were eager to go find Great Official Zheng Honghu to register.

Zheng Honghu always carried a tablet, which indeed made it very convenient to work at any time.

”Yeah, there’s something,” Bai Xiaosheng replied to Wang Mubei with a smile.

”Me too,” Lin Yu also responded with a smile.

”In fact, you can just go in now. The discussions inside are already over, they’re just chatting about some trivial matters. Elder Xia, Sir Shen, Great Official Zheng Honghu are not sticklers for minor details. I’ll report your arrival first, and then you can enter. Which one of you will go first?” Wang Mubei said with a smile.

Lin Yu smiled and gestured to Bai Xiaosheng, ”Although I arrived first, since Officer Bai Xiaosheng has just returned and is here for Mr. Xia, let him go first.”

An Affairs Officer leading the way, truly with great grace.

Wang Mubei nodded in approval.

”Thank you very much,” Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile, foregoing formalities.

Wang Mubei turned and knocked on the door before entering to report.

After a moment, Wang Mubei came back out, smiling at Bai Xiaosheng, ”All set. Officer Bai Xiaosheng, you can go in now.”

Bai Xiaosheng smiled at Wang Mubei and Lin Yu before entering.

Lin Yu watched him enter with a smile.

”Bai Xiaosheng, oh Bai Xiaosheng, in this competition, if we delved deeper, my victory would not be entirely honorable. This small concession can be seen as a token of my slight apology to you.”

Upon entering the office, Bai Xiaosheng looked up to see three people seated: Xiahou Qi, Shen Peishen, and Zheng Honghu.

All three looked at him with different expressions in their eyes.

Xiahou Qi’s gaze was filled with relief and joy, along with immense admiration, purely acknowledging the younger generation.

Underneath Shen Peishen’s smile, his eyes were warm and exuded goodwill.

Zheng Honghu’s look was more like that of seeing a friend, although there was an age difference, they did not seem generationally apart.

”Back already?” Xiahou Qi was the first to speak, and the mere three words conveyed so much.

It even made Bai Xiaosheng feel like he was coming home.

”Yes, Elder Xia, I’m back,” Bai Xiaosheng said with a warm smile.

Considering Shen Peishen and Zheng Honghu’s presence, Xiahou Qi didn’t exchange too many pleasantries with Bai Xiaosheng and went straight to the point, ”Wang Mubei tells me you have something to discuss with me?”

After Xiahou Qi finished speaking, Shen Peishen smiled and said, ”Not sure if this matter is confidential, otherwise, would you like Great Official Zheng Honghu and me to step out?”

”Sir Shen, you’re taking it too seriously, there’s nothing I can’t discuss with both of you,” Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile, then turned to Zheng Honghu, ”Great Official Zheng Honghu, my performance report still needs to be consolidated by you, and I have a case to register as well.”

Zheng Honghu smiled and raised the tablet in his hand, ”Alright, I’ll give you the green light, let’s handle it here before Elder Xia.”

On the affair concerning Chen Jiutian’s brothers, Zheng Honghu had played a perfect partnership with Bai Xiaosheng and greatly admired him.

Bai Xiaosheng was also very grateful for all the help he received from Zheng Honghu in the recent investigation of Lu Zhixin and Zhao Beiqing.

The two of them could be considered allies and friends, still in the honeymoon phase of their partnership.

Regarding Bai Xiaosheng’s registration, Shen Peishen was indifferent, knowing Lin Yu was just outside, preparations had been made, and they were assured of victory.

”Sheng, are you reporting something to me?” Mr. Xiahou Qi asked.

When the seriousness of the situation arose, Bai Xiaosheng’s smile faded slightly as he walked over and placed a document in front of Xiahou Qi.

”Elder Xia, actually, I’ve been back for a week,” Bai Xiaosheng stated solemnly, ”but I did not return to headquarters. Instead, I’ve been conducting an investigation in Linshen.”

”Oh?” Xiahou Qi’s gaze turned curious, ”Are you saying that someone dares to commit wrongdoing in Linshen?”

That would be right under his watch!

Speaking, Xiahou Qi flipped open the report, quickly scanned a page, and his brows furrowed.

Bai Xiaosheng continued, ”You’d think that nothing like this would happen so close to headquarters—it shouldn’t happen.”

”And yet, it has! Moreover, the method used is so cunning and covert, it’s astonishing!”

Xiahou Qi slightly knitted his brows, nodding as he continued reading, appearing to agree with what Bai Xiaosheng was saying.

Shen Peishen and Zheng Honghu couldn’t help but exchange glances, a hint of curiosity in their eyes.

What had Bai Xiaosheng discovered?

Who would be so foolish as to engage in activities that harm the organization’s interests in Linshen?

”They say the darkest place is underneath the lamp, and indeed, such an incident has occurred. We must investigate thoroughly!” Shen Peishen voiced his stance, kindly asking Bai Xiaosheng, ”May I know, who dared to be so reckless?”

Bai Xiaosheng looked to Shen Peishen, expressing respect for this forthright Senior Affairs Officer Mentor.

”Sir Shen, what you may not realize is this time it’s not just one person, but two!”

”Hexi Province’s regional industry head Lu Zhixin and Affairs Officer Zhao Beiqing!”

Bai Xiaosheng stated solemnly.

Shen Peishen’s smile stiffened slightly, and his eyes narrowed sharply.

As an old-timer like him, not easily showing shock, he was indeed startled.

Wasn’t this the very cake he had prepared for Lin Yu?

How come Bai Xiaosheng had served it up!