Inheritance of Two Trillion-Chapter 2325 - 1763: To Cooperate or to Compete

Han Zizhi left Bai Xiaosheng with nothing to show for his visit, leaving in frustration.

For a guy who’s so full of himself, this ending is quite satisfying!

But after calming down, Lin Weiwei couldn’t help but remind Bai Xiaosheng, "Sheng, while working with Han Zizhi wasn’t consequential, his father, Han He, could be an excellent partner for us. The way we were so blunt with Han Zizhi today... was that really the right move?"

Lin Weiwei was somewhat concerned that Bai Xiaosheng might have created a rift with Han He.

Bai Xiaosheng smiled slightly, "Though the business world values relationships, in the end, it’s all about strength. You’ve got to be strong to succeed; relying on flattery won’t sustain a partnership. We are powerful enough that Han He will come to us for collaboration voluntarily. As for today’s minor disagreements and unhappiness with his son, as a successful and exceptional businessman, he shouldn’t take them to heart. Even if Han He does mind, so what! For us, not partnering with him is a small regret; for him not partnering with us, it’s a major loss!"

Bai Xiaosheng sees this matter very clearly and believes someone like Han He should have such magnanimity.

It’s worth noting that, to some extent, Han He is as renowned as Lu Yun, and Bai Xiaosheng is making this comparison with Lu Yun.

In Bai Xiaosheng’s mind, Mr. Lu Yun holds an extremely high image as a sage-like businessman. Being comparable to Lu Yun, Han He likely isn’t too narrow-minded.

Lin Weiwei listened and found it reasonable, nodding in agreement and ceased worrying about this issue.

While Lei Ying was not concerned from beginning to end.

Han Zizhi’s visit concluded, for now.

Afterward, Bai Xiaosheng returned to his office and reviewed the key tasks of the headquarters for today.

As he was looking, the door to Bai Xiaosheng’s office was knocked twice, and then Xiahou Qi entered with a smile, "Sheng."

Bai Xiaosheng looked up and saw Xiahou Qi, immediately smiling and standing up, walking around his desk, "Elder Xia, you haven’t gone home to rest yet?"

It was already after normal office hours.

"Yes, I have something to discuss with you." Xiahou Qi smiled and walked over.

Bai Xiaosheng quickly guided him to the sofa, personally brewing tea.

As Xiahou Qi watched Bai Xiaosheng busy himself, he laughed, "I heard you talked with that kid from the Han Family, Han Zizhi, and ultimately didn’t reach any agreement, letting him leave with nothing."

Bai Xiaosheng realized this was told by Li Haofeng to Xiahou Qi.

"Pretty much." Bai Xiaosheng laughed and confessed, pouring tea for Xiahou Qi and handing it over.

Taking the tea, Xiahou Qi laughed, "I heard that Han kid is quite arrogant, so this outcome isn’t surprising. However, what I want to discuss with you next actually involves his family."

"Oh?" Bai Xiaosheng was surprised upon hearing this, looking at Xiahou Qi, waiting for him to continue.

"Here’s the thing, didn’t you want us to continually study our development direction in several industries for the second half of the year, and expand our strong partners?" Xiahou Qi said.

Bai Xiaosheng nodded.

Xiahou Qi continued, "Now, due to the national western development strategy, several provincial governments over there have recently launched industry support policies. We happen to be investing over there, inadvertently catching a strategic opportunity. It’s an exceptionally rare chance worth increasing our investment! Over time, it’ll surely become a new growth engine for our revenue!"

The content Xiahou Qi talked about hadn’t yet been formalized in written form, and Bai Xiaosheng had just returned, thus hearing about it for the first time, his eyes lit up.

Seeing Xiahou Qi speak with such enthusiasm, those opportunities must be extraordinary.

Bai Xiaosheng gladly said, "This is great news; as you mentioned it’s an opportunity, I trust it’s unmistakably so! Let’s then increase investment, let loose, and go all out!"

In terms of development, Bai Xiaosheng has always been decisive.

"Put together a detailed plan, and I want to take a look." Bai Xiaosheng eagerly said.

Xiahou Qi chuckled, lifting his teacup, taking a sip, and said, "But here’s the problem right now—"

Bai Xiaosheng was momentarily stunned.

Xiahou Qi continued, "While we coincidentally hold a great advantage there, another group similarly enjoys proximity and a vast resource advantage. This pie, if competing, involves risks; if cooperating, it minimizes strength. Of course, I believe cooperation is best. However, our attempts to contact the other enterprise yield no results."

Bai Xiaosheng thought of what Xiahou Qi had just said and immediately understood, "The big enterprise you’re talking about is Han Yewanhe, right!"

Otherwise, why would Xiahou Qi initially say it was related to the Han family.

"Yes, it’s Han Yewanhe!" Xiahou Qi nodded in acknowledgment.

"Several of Han Yewanhe’s subsidiaries hesitated in connecting with us, saying they were waiting for directives from above. It seems Han Yewanhe also considers cooperating with us."

"I was actually prepared for this, thinking this time Han Zizhi came, sent by Han He."

"I had Li Haofeng put aside all priorities to engage him, thinking if he truly represented Han Yewanhe, I’d step in, even have Feng Li bring you back."

"But I didn’t expect Han Zizhi was purely here representing himself."

"This leaves me somewhat perplexed, whether it’s Han He’s intention or Han Zizhi acting on his own accord."

Xiahou Qi explained this to Bai Xiaosheng.

Han Zizhi assumed Li Haofeng was just an ordinary subordinate, considering even the vice president of Han Yewanhe as no more than a hired worker.

Han Zizhi had no idea Li Haofeng’s status with Bai Xiaosheng and Xiahou Qi was actually quite exceptional, mistakenly thinking he was being ignored.

"I can tell that Han Zizhi isn’t carrying out any other tasks; he’s not sent by his father. He just wants to use his family’s name to talk business with me," Bai Xiaosheng paused and confidently said to Xiahou Qi, "In my view, his business is not worth cooperating with, so I let him go."

Bai Xiaosheng continued, "Now, listening to what you said, we can cooperate or compete with Han Yewanhe in several industries in the West."

Xiahou Qi nodded, "From a rational standpoint, cooperation is better; their family has the upper hand in those areas compared to our advantages. Of course, if we involve our allies in the country, the scenario changes significantly."

Xiahou Qi laughed, "Especially, I didn’t expect that after returning this time, you managed to establish alliances with Jia Chengshan from Jia Group, Lu Tiandao from Wanhu Group, and Zhang Qinglin from Ziyu Group. Our actual team strength cannot be matched by their family."

"But cooperation is still the best choice, right?" Bai Xiaosheng smiled.

Despite Bai Xiaosheng’s unimpressed view of Han Zizhi, he still preferred to become a collaborator with Han He.

Xiahou Qi nodded.

"Then let’s arrange a high-level meeting and visit as soon as possible to discuss cooperation with Han He," Bai Xiaosheng said, "If things go smoothly, I’d like to meet Han He before going to Africa at the end of the month, hopefully securing some partnership terms."

Bai Xiaosheng is a practical person and swift to act.

Xiahou Qi laughed, "I knew you would make this decision; if we can cooperate, it’s better to cooperate."

"But I’ve also said!" Xiahou Qi’s expression slightly turned serious again, "With the strength we and our powerful group of allies possess, even if we venture into the new areas where the Han family has the advantage, we are not afraid! We can overpower those so-called local tyrants, so this is a backup plan; with this confidence, we don’t need to give in to certain conditions!"

Bai Xiaosheng nodded accordingly.

To cooperate, he’s not afraid; to compete, he doesn’t fear.

This is the confidence of the strong!

Bai Xiaosheng continued chatting with Xiahou Qi until they finished a cup of tea.

Xiahou Qi put down his teacup, stood with a smile, "Alright, we’ve discussed what we need to; it’s getting late, and I’m heading back for some rest. It’s been a tiring day! Xiaosheng, you should go home early and rest too. In the coming days, you and Lin Weiwei, Lei Ying can visit your elders at home. I suppose, by the time you return, there will likely be some progress with the Han family."

Bai Xiaosheng also smiled and stood up, "Alright, as you say. Please rest early and delegate any tiring tasks to others; don’t tire yourself out."

Xiahou Qi laughed and nodded, then headed out. Bai Xiaosheng personally escorted him out of the office.

After seeing Xiahou Qi off, Bai Xiaosheng returned to finish his paperwork, packed up his things, and called Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying to go back home.

That night passed without conversation.

The next day, Bai Xiaosheng held a high-level meeting, organized the framework for future work, and planned to visit home in a day or two.

By midday on the third day, Bai Xiaosheng received an invitation from a new friend - Chen Feiqiu.

On the phone, Chen Feiqiu said he was leaving Linshen and wanted to invite Bai Xiaosheng and others for a meal to express gratitude.

Bai Xiaosheng didn’t refuse and arrived as agreed with Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying.

Even though it was Chen Feiqiu’s first time in Linshen, he picked a very nice place, a high-standard private restaurant, where prices per person start from a thousand.

But to this wealthy future chieftain, such a sum is really nothing.

Seeing Bai Xiaosheng’s trio again, Chen Feiqiu was very happy, smiling widely.

Bai Xiaosheng’s trio had saved him greatly before, so he genuinely considers them friends.

"According to our Huaxia customs, this farewell banquet should actually be hosted by me, the local host," Bai Xiaosheng smiled.

"No, you all have been kind to me; if I don’t even get to treat you to a meal, that would be heartbreaking! I’ll be back; it’s not like I’m gone for good. When I return, I’ll invite you to my home," Chen Feiqiu joked in fluent Chinese to the three.

To this, Bai Xiaosheng smiled and also said, "There will be a chance."

Concerning going to Africa at the end of the month, Bai Xiaosheng didn’t mention it to Chen Feiqiu. Firstly, Chen Feiqiu might not return to Africa at that time, and secondly, Bai Xiaosheng and his team are traveling with a group, which might not include stopping by Chen Feiqiu’s country. So even if Bai Xiaosheng agrees, it might be useless.

Therefore, Bai Xiaosheng didn’t mention it.

Chen Feiqiu chatted and laughed with Bai Xiaosheng, with Lin Weiwei occasionally joining in with jokes.

On the side, Gan, suddenly much less aloof, approached Lei Ying with a wide smile.

If Gan’s Chinese were as fluent as Chen Feiqiu’s, he would probably be calling Lei Ying "big brother" in a friendly manner.

Although Gan pretended to faint before, he secretly saw Lei Ying’s incredible bravery and admired this warrior from the bottom of his heart.

Faced with this enthusiastic approach, Lei Ying was also courteous.

Overall, this meal was a joyous occasion for both hosts and guests.

After a satisfying meal and lengthy conversation, everyone bid farewell.

Bai Xiaosheng and others wished Chen Feiqiu a smooth journey; Chen Feiqiu thanked them again for their kindness and repeatedly emphasized that Bai Xiaosheng must visit his home someday, where he would treat them with great hospitality and so forth.

That day, they bade farewell to Chen Feiqiu.

The next day, Bai Xiaosheng and his group also set off on their journeys home to visit their families.

After all, they needed to prepare in advance for the African trip.