Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 2213: Chapter 1685: After the Talks Fell Apart

When Bai Xiaosheng and Caroline walked out of the business room together, Taylor and Ye Liena just happened to return, with Melanie following behind.

They were hurrying to take care of business, hence their quick pace.

Seeing that Bai Xiaosheng and Caroline had also finished their talk, everyone was surprised, thinking to themselves how efficient these prominent figures were, wrapping up just as quickly.

Was everything going smoothly?

Caroline glanced at Ye Liena and Melanie, then turned to Bai Xiaosheng with a smile, ”Well, let’s leave it at that for today. Mr. Bai Xiaosheng, farewell!”

”We’ll meet again, Miss Caroline. Farewell!” Bai Xiaosheng also replied with a smile.

The two spoke politely, their expressions calm.

Those watching felt a bit curious.

How could they be so composed, neither happy nor sad, as if... nothing had been agreed upon.

Yet, thinking of Bai Xiaosheng and Caroline as part of the Zhenbei Group, reaching a collaboration should be simpler and more straightforward than between outside companies.

Everyone couldn’t help but think to themselves, look, these prominent figures are different, appearing calm and unassuming. Perhaps they’ve already concluded cooperation worth billions or even tens of billions of US Dollars without a word.

Eventually, Caroline led Ye Liena and Melanie away, with Bai Xiaosheng symbolically escorting them a few steps, and then it was over.

As Caroline and the others disappeared from sight, Taylor cheerfully said to Bai Xiaosheng, ”Mr. Bai, congratulations to you!”

Bai Xiaosheng turned to Taylor with a curious look, ”Why would I deserve congratulations?”

”You must have negotiated some major collaborations with Miss Caroline just now; isn’t that worth congratulating?” Taylor laughed.

Only then did Bai Xiaosheng realize, and he laughed, ”Actually, I should be congratulating you instead. The shackles on the Taylor Clan are lifted, beginning today, you have a new starting point for development.”

These words made Taylor and Xiya’s smiles broaden with happiness and gratitude towards Bai Xiaosheng.

”As for me, unfortunately, I didn’t reach any agreement with Caroline today.”

Bai Xiaosheng maintained his smile, speaking this sentence in a calm manner.

This surprised Taylor, and Xiya was also shocked.

Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, however, were not surprised.

In fact, regardless of today’s outcome, they wouldn’t have been surprised.

After all, Bai Xiaosheng had already discussed with them all possible outcomes of his talks with Caroline beforehand.

It seemed Caroline’s terms were unacceptable to Bai Xiaosheng.

And Bai Xiaosheng’s opinions were not accepted by Caroline either.

To them, this was all too normal.

As the saying goes, Morgan, the Vice Chairman of North America, has always been antagonistic towards the Greater China Region; no result would be surprising.

Furthermore, the arrogance and assertiveness of the people here is another variable.

Compared to Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying’s relief, Taylor was very puzzled.

This result was in stark contrast to the signs evident from beginning to end.

Caroline readily agreed to resolve the Taylor Clan’s issues and eagerly discussed matters with Bai Xiaosheng. When Bai Xiaosheng spoke of Caroline coming, he was also expecting, clearly indicating a willingness to cooperate.

Taylor even judged that Caroline brought the contracts ready for signing.

Since both parties were under the umbrella of the Zhenbei Group, wasn’t it easy to agree on something? At least there should have been some results.

That’s why Taylor hurried to congratulate Bai Xiaosheng.

The result, however, was that Bai Xiaosheng actually said he didn’t reach any agreement with Caroline!

When they parted, they were both smiling warmly at each other...

Taylor was momentarily overwhelmed by his own family’s happy events, but now thinking back, the smiles of Bai Xiaosheng and Caroline gave him a faint sense of soberness.

Taylor’s pupils even slightly constricted.

Bai Xiaosheng looked deeply in the direction Caroline and the others had left, murmuring, ”Fortunately, you and Ye Liena acted quickly, settling all the contracts, otherwise...”

Bai Xiaosheng glanced at Taylor, smiled, and said, ”So you see, I should be the one congratulating you!”

Taylor couldn’t help but swallow heavily, feeling fortunate.

Beside him, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying also had a focused look in their eyes.

It seemed that the situation was developing in the worst possible direction they had anticipated. Especially since Bai Xiaosheng said no agreements were made, it meant the severity of the situation exceeded their expectations.

Xiya also heard the conversation between Bai Xiaosheng and her father, sensing a subtle yet solemn atmosphere.

”I’ve made up my mind!” Xiya suddenly announced.

This sudden declaration drew everyone’s attention to her.

”I’ve decided to quit the academy and enter the business world!” Xiya said decisively, her voice crisp and firm.

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaosheng and Taylor were taken aback, even Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying were startled.

Becoming a law enforcement officer, defending justice, was Xiya’s ideal and pursuit, why would she suddenly say such a thing?

Especially at such a time.

”Daughter, what are you talking about? Quitting the academy? You are the best student in the academy! You’re almost about to graduate! Entering the business world? What business do you mean? There’s nothing pressing at home now! There’s no need for you to do this!” Taylor hurriedly advised.

He knew his daughter’s temperament better than anyone, everything she did was single-minded, and once she said something it was hard to change.

Back when she applied to the academy, no one could persuade her otherwise.

Now that everything is settled at home, she suddenly says this.

Quitting the academy, entering the business world?

Taylor couldn’t understand her intentions.

”Tell me, what’s your reason?” Bai Xiaosheng gazed at Xiya and asked.

Facing Bai Xiaosheng, Xiya earnestly replied, ”I went to the academy with so many ideals, and over these years, through studying, interning, and handling cases, I have come across many people and situations. I’ve grown confused, realizing that many things cannot be managed better with just an idealistic officer. Perhaps, some styles I used to dislike actually handle things more effectively.”