Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 2942: Chapter 2042: On the Eve of the Vote (Part 2)

To put it plainly, what these two value is not the so-called relationship and friendship with Vice Chairman Morgan, nor Bai Xuanyu’s face, but power.

What they fear is the power slipping away after Morgan’s downfall, leaving them with less than satisfactory shares.

Vice Chairman Morgan naturally has no objections to their demands.

If he can keep his position and retain some power, he is more than satisfied.

If the stripped power is considered a punishment for his mistakes, then the punishment is too light indeed.

To be cautious, after making promises to these two, Vice Chairman Morgan did not contact the other two vice chairmen.

Still, he holds out hope that Bai Xuanyu can achieve something with those two.

As for how they divide the power he’s giving up, he doesn’t care.

Regarding Li Yunyuan, Vice Chairman Morgan doesn’t intend to meet him, as the old man is bent on bringing him down; not even Bai Xuanyu can convince him!

After calculating his current winning odds, Vice Chairman Morgan suddenly feels full of confidence, even looking forward a bit to the afternoon’s resolution meeting.

Since it must happen anyway, why not let himself off the hook sooner?

That will surely infuriate Bai Xiaosheng!

The thought of Bai Xiaosheng being unable to attend and learning this news afterward makes Vice Chairman Morgan somewhat excited.

And Caroline’s death, just over two days ago, now feels as light as clouds and winds in his mind, dissipating completely...

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Bai Xiaosheng and Wen Yan attended the second news conference, and could clearly sense that the pressure from the incident had reduced significantly, although this press conference still consumed more than an hour.

By the time the conference ended, it was already eleven in the morning.

After tidying up, the two left the venue, both feeling somewhat quiet and reserved.

The morning passed quickly, and the afternoon was approaching.

The internal voting meeting at the vice chairman level, their odds of winning, were indeed very low.

At this moment, any possible chance led them to think about whether there was still a way out.

Unfortunately, walking silently along the way, neither had any ideas.

Their only hopes rested on miracles or those vice chairmen having consciences and seeing the bigger picture.

They didn’t yet know that Bai Xuanyu and Vice Chairman Morgan had persuaded at least two vice chairmen.

To them, the current situation was already a loss...

”It’s about time for lunch, should we go together?” Wen Yan finally spoke, making such a suggestion.

Bai Xiaosheng nodded.

But after walking a while, Bai Xiaosheng suddenly said, ”I want to visit Mr. Lu Cheng’an again.”

Wen Yan was surprised and immediately said, ”Are you thinking there’s still a possible opportunity there?”

”Don’t bother thinking about it,” Wen Yan sighed and said, ”I received news this morning that Mr. Lu Cheng’an is in stable condition and improving, even capable of brief exchanges under ten minutes. But he still can’t attend, and participating in a video conference—well, you know Morgan will certainly drag the closing statement phase too long for him to keep up. So, with Mr. Lu Cheng’an, our chances are likely zero.”

Bai Xiaosheng calmly said, ”I don’t seek an opportunity with Mr. Lu Cheng’an, I just want to see him.”

Wen Yan looked at Bai Xiaosheng in surprise, not knowing what his plan was.

”He has always been kind to me, and I haven’t had the time to visit in days, just suddenly wishing to see the elder, that’s all.” Bai Xiaosheng smiled, ”Might you think I’m engaging in meaningless acts at such a critical moment?”

Wen Yan gazed into Bai Xiaosheng’s eyes for a while and then smiled, ”I’ll join you for the visit, let’s take my car.”

Agreed swiftly, Bai Xiaosheng and Wen Yan, accompanied only by a driver, headed to the hospital.

Upon standing in the corridor outside the ward, they were surprised to see a special figure at the ward door.

It was an elderly man, with meticulously styled hair, holding a silver cane.

Bai Xiaosheng and Wen Yan exchanged a look, softly whispering the name, ”Mr. Situ Yin!”

This was Bai Zhenbei’s former personal assistant and secretary, Situ Yin.

He was also the person who once came to give Bai Xiaosheng his ”assignment.”

Seeing this elderly man again, Bai Xiaosheng was filled with emotion.

It was he who brought Bai Xiaosheng into Zhenbei Group, opening up an infinitely vast new world, allowing him to soar and expand his ambitions.

Unexpectedly, on this day when Bai Xiaosheng felt his prospects were dim as never before, he saw this elder again.

Could it be destiny, witnessing my beginning, witnessing my end, all with him as the testament...

Bai Xiaosheng, who never trusted fate, couldn’t help but mock himself silently at this moment.

The two walked over; Situ Yin noticed them, his gaze calm, with a slight smile.

”Mr. Situ Yin.”

”Mr. Situ Yin!”

Bai Xiaosheng and Wen Yan greeted him in succession.

Compared to Bai Xiaosheng, Wen Yan’s eyes subtly brightened.

Situ Yin holds a particularly special position in the group; after the old chairman vanished, he conveyed more than one major message, including Bai Xuanyu becoming Acting Chairman, and appointing himself to oversee the Head Office Investigation Department.

If Situ Yin intervenes in this matter, perhaps there might be a turnaround!

”You shouldn’t be standing here; it diminishes your status.”

Wen Yan glanced reproachfully at the person beside him.

”It’s Mr. Situ Yin’s insistence.” The person quickly explained.

”I’m catching my breath here; it’s not bad. In a moment, I can chat for a few minutes with Lu Cheng’an inside.” Situ Yin smiled.

Wen Yan nodded at last.

Situ Yin observed Wen Yan, then focused on Bai Xiaosheng, studying him deeply.

Today, everything about Bai Xiaosheng is impressive to Situ Yin.

Unbelievably, someone who was a mere junior employee years ago now commands respect, standing formidable, unmatched by any corporate executive, perhaps even surpassing them.

”You’ve come to see Lu Cheng’an?” Situ Yin withdrew his gaze from Bai Xiaosheng, speaking softly to the two, ”I heard you’ve both been busy, yet still take the time, it’s commendable.”

”Mr. Lu Cheng’an is a senior we respect, now hospitalized, we ought to visit; it’s only these few days we’ve had no time.” Bai Xiaosheng simply replied.

”I heard about your situation; you aren’t here to ask for Lu Cheng’an’s help, are you?” Situ Yin calmly said.

Despite being out of worldly matters, he knows worldly affairs.

Such is this old gentleman.

Bai Xiaosheng immediately shook his head, ”No matter the possibility, we cannot, nor should we contemplate anything from Mr. Lu Cheng’an; we’re merely visiting today.”

Bai Xiaosheng spoke, gazing at the ward.

Seeing Bai Xiaosheng’s sincere countenance, Situ Yin couldn’t help but smile.

Beside him, Wen Yan requested a private conversation with Situ Yin, and he did not refuse.

”Mr. Situ Yin, seeing you brought an unexpected joy, can you lend us a hand?” Wen Yan candidly asked the elder.

”No.”

Seemingly aware of everything, Situ Yin declined without waiting for Wen Yan’s second sentence.

Wen Yan opened his mouth, but ultimately could only smile wryly.

Inside the ward, a doctor and Lu Cheng’an’s family stepped out, respectfully approaching Situ Yin, indicating the patient could now receive visitors.

Smiling at Wen Yan, Situ Yin turned to follow them into the ward.

Wen Yan then headed over to meet Bai Xiaosheng, somewhat dejected.

Bai Xiaosheng hadn’t been hopeful to begin with, thus felt no disappointment.

A family member of Lu Cheng’an came over to greet them, whispering that today Mr. Lu Cheng’an could only talk briefly, and with Mr. Situ Yin inside, they likely wouldn’t see the elder.

Bai Xiaosheng and Wen Yan both assured there was no need to worry; they were just visiting and wouldn’t mind not meeting him.

Just then, someone hurriedly emerged from the ward, directly addressing Bai Xiaosheng and Wen Yan.

They both looked at the newcomer.

The person smiled, speaking to them, ”Mr. Situ Yin asked me to pass a message to you both.”

Bai Xiaosheng and Wen Yan’s eyes immediately lit up.

The person told Wen Yan, ”Mr. Wen Yan, you may leave.”

Then, turning to Bai Xiaosheng, the individual said, ”Mr. Bai, please follow me inside.”