[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-inheritance-of-two-trillion":3,"chapter-inheritance-of-two-trillion-inheritance-of-two-trillion-chapter-64":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Inheritance of Two Trillion",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1291618,1714,"Chapter 64 - 64 64 How Much Is a Pound of Human Heart_1","inheritance-of-two-trillion-chapter-64",64,"\u003Cp>64: Chapter 64: How Much Is a Pound of Human Heart_1 64: Chapter 64: How Much Is a Pound of Human Heart_1 Li Mingtong paced back and forth in his office like a crazed hyena, his eyes red with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he truly wanted to get rid of Bai Xiaosheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time and again, this man had tested his limits!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong, who was usually calm and composed, now felt a headache approaching just at the mention of that name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even started to experience mental exhaustion in his sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This couldn’t go on!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The very thought of Bai Xiaosheng flaunting a high-quality final draft of the building brochure in front of him the next day made Li Mingtong’s headache worsen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But getting rid of him required a reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, it would be hard to explain to Vice General Manager Wang Ye!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This time, no matter what, I can’t let Bai Xiaosheng complete his assignment!” Li Mingtong took a deep breath and began to scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only if Bai Xiaosheng failed to complete his work would he have a reason to deal with him further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Bai Xiaosheng managed to do everything well and quickly, then what was there to scheme about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem was that the building brochure was done professionally and beautifully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiaosheng wasn’t a fool; he would surely get Chen Daya and others to vouch for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong couldn’t just dismiss it as rubbish—that wouldn’t work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it would be better to approach this from another angle…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong’s gaze flashed, and a sinister smile played at the corners of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, undermining the Marketing Department from within!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Causing discord and betrayal amongst his subordinates, backstabbing one another—these were things Li Mingtong had often done; he was good at it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, if he could make the people around Bai Xiaosheng give him “a stab in the back”…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong trembled slightly with delight at the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, why were the people in the Marketing Department so obedient to Bai Xiaosheng?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because Bai Xiaosheng had promised them benefits!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What benefits could a manager offer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whatever you can afford, I, Li Mingtong, can double!” Li Mingtong scoffed to himself, “I want to see how much a human heart weighs in money!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As long as one person can’t resist the temptation and gives you a little extra, you won’t stand a chance of winning!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marketing Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was busy with their duties, working on the final touches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining one-sixth of the building brochure was almost completed by midmorning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the afternoon, a mere trifold leaflet was even less of an issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the workload lightened, Bai Xiaosheng freed up his hands to work on his second plan, which was also wrapping up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All in all, the day’s work was very relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the evening, Bai Xiaosheng, punctual as always, urged everyone to leave and didn’t let them stay a minute longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Wang and Song were the last to leave as usual, since they lived close by and weren’t in a hurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiaosheng had no objections to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as there was no overtime, leaving late was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang and Song were about to turn off the lights and leave as they usually did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they pushed open the door, Li Mingtong walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t rush off just yet, you two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have something to discuss with you,” Li Mingtong said with a smile, looking very affable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You want to speak with us?” Wang and Song exchanged a surprised look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, I have a little matter to discuss with you both.” Li Mingtong glanced at Wang and smiled, “Let’s start with Wang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to my office; Song, you wait here for a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, Li Mingtong turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang and Song exchanged a glance, feeling that something was off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go check it out,” Wang told Song before following the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song furrowed his eyebrows and pulled up a chair to sit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could Vice Manager Li be plotting against us?” Song, timid by nature, felt increasingly uneasy the more he thought about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out his phone, hesitating, but still sent a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Project Vice Manager’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong saw Wang enter, gestured for him to sit opposite him, actually rose to his feet, and personally poured Wang a cup of tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was rare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang was somewhat flattered as he accepted the teacup with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This expression of gratefulness pleased Li Mingtong very much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wang, the reason I called you here today is to find out about your recent situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ve been with our company for so long and have contributed significantly to this project, yet you’re still a low-level employee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you have any complaints about that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s alright, just sometimes, the work assigned by the new leader is a bit tiring,” Wang said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he had some opinions about Bai Xiaosheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong felt a surge of happiness inside but maintained a face of indignation on Wang’s behalf, “When Wu Qiuyan resigned, I mentioned it to Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen, saying that Wang has the capability and wisdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The supervisor position should have been his!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, in the end, you know, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen disagreed, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang stubbornly brought in Bai Xiaosheng!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so!” Wang frowned deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look at you, a meritorious veteran, managed by some youngster, taking his orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you really satisfied?” Li Mingtong clicked his tongue, “Let me tell you, this Bai Xiaosheng is all smooth talk; his words are sweeter than music but he’s full of schemes and plots!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, he’s going to sabotage you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong’s face was full of concern for Wang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But what can I do?” Wang said with a pained expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s an opening!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong was inwardly delighted, leaned in closer, and whispered to Wang, “Wang, look, the people in our project, whoever aligns with me, Li Mingtong, have I ever mistreated them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you stand by my side, I guarantee it won’t be long before you’re the head of the Promotion Department!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How should I stand with you?” Wang seemed somewhat tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong gave a sly smile, “You know about the bet I have with Bai Xiaosheng, about that brochure draft…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since you’re going to stand with me, you wouldn’t want me to lose to him, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang suddenly understood and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he laughed—a laugh tinged with cunning and a hint of mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This laugh didn’t seem quite right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong frowned; he was no fool, and the sudden change in Wang’s expression gave him an ominous feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, are you in or not?!” Li Mingtong asked with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang stood up, patted his clothes as if he had gotten his pants dirty from sitting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li, I’m just a low-level employee, without ambition, without aspirations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All these years, I’ve had no desire to be a leader!” Wang said cheerfully, “You don’t need the help of a low-level employee, do you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s time to clock out; I’ll be leaving first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that nonsense, who would fall for it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of Wang’s mouth showed a touch of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You!” Li Mingtong watched Wang leave, burning with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old fox, he was playing him from the start!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingtong, trembling with anger, took a moment to calm down and then picked up the phone to call the Promotion Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Song who answered the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come here, I have something to tell you!” Li Mingtong’s politeness was less, his anger more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, he was angry, and secondly, Song was different from Wang, weaker in character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nice words are wasted on such people; it’s better to break them down with authority!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t handle one wily old man!” Li Mingtong hung up the phone, gritting his teeth, “A spineless wretch, I refuse to believe that I can’t take him down!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1320,"2026-06-05T17:42:23.583Z",1,"novelbin.me","139d23b8ca1fecd82c057e1940f56ed7ea08499c935c60904db626e8901565e2","inheritance-of-two-trillion-chapter-65","inheritance-of-two-trillion-chapter-63",2500,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finheritance-of-two-trillion-cover.jpg"]