[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-inheritance-of-two-trillion":3,"chapter-inheritance-of-two-trillion-inheritance-of-two-trillion-chapter-969":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},1292123,1714,"Chapter 969 - 969 969 We Are Friends!","inheritance-of-two-trillion-chapter-969",969,"\u003Cp>969: Chapter 969 We Are Friends!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>969: Chapter 969 We Are Friends!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Weiwei handed her cell phone to Bai Xiaosheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing it, Bai noticed a newly received email that was opened on the screen, sent by Zhang Tianze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The content comprised just a few sentences—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheng, I just received this news myself—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This Friday, at eleven in the morning, at our company’s Qingbei Building, my father has invited Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing, your group’s Affairs Officer, to mediate for both parties.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhixin, the provincial industrial leader from Hexi Province, will also be there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There will be several other business elites from nearby provinces who aren’t part of Zhenbei Group attending as well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I would like to invite you as well, if you have the time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this an invitation from Zhang Tianze?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interesting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but read it once again, a slight smile curling his lips, before handing the phone to Lei Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Ying laughed after reading it, “It’s probably not news he just received; he only just sent it to us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Director Zhang must have struggled before sending it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This mediation should be very private, very confidential, yet he told us the exact time, place, and attendees,” Lin Weiwei said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems pretty sincere indeed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, I think it’s also a bit of a reminder for us that time is pressing and we should decide quickly if we want to help.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having acquired some experience, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying had their unique perspectives on such matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiaosheng nodded, his smile meaningful, “There’s more interesting news, I believe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You noticed, didn’t you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Such mediation would normally involve just the three parties; however, they actually invited outsiders, these ‘notables’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t that seem a bit like introducing a fourth party?” Lin Weiwei remarked, “Is it necessary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, it’s unusual!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Affairs Officer Zhao Beiqing and the provincial industry leader Lu Zhixin don’t know in advance, would the Zhang Family dare let these people appear at the event?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t that cause a scandal right then and there?” Lei Ying said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Zhao Beiqing and Lu Zhixin do know in advance…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then they must have agreed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, pay attention to the tone of the email; Zhang Tianze stated it as a fact, which means that this matter is already decided!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those two must know,” Lin Weiwei emphasized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that is interesting!” Lei Ying mused, stroking his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to their well-reasoned talk, Bai Xiaosheng also laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Internal people mediating with internal issues, but inviting outsiders to watch?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are they trying to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so many people, it doesn’t seem like just mediation; it’s more like a conference…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>or perhaps a witness, a transaction?!” Bai Xiaosheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, considering Zhang Tianze ran into us by chance, and impulsively pleaded with us, does his father know about this invitation, or is it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhang Tianze’s own decision!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xiaosheng’s eyes flickered with increased interest in the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How should we reply to him?” Lin Weiwei took the phone, asking Bai Xiaosheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell him, if we’re free, we will attend,” Bai Xiaosheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just like that?” Lin Weiwei was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just like that,” Bai Xiaosheng confirmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Zhang Tianze was holding his phone, waiting for a response from Bai Xiaosheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now in a lounge outside his father, Zhang Heran’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing was quietly brought in there, the door closed as he discussed matters with Tianze’s father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no third parties in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Tianze’s father, Zhang Heran, was unaware of the request for Bai Xiaosheng’s assistance or the invitation for him to attend the mediation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Tianze had yet to mention it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phone beeped with a notification, and Zhang Tianze quickly checked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the reply from Bai Xiaosheng’s side, he was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Available to attend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, are they coming or not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Tianze frowned, muttering to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I won’t mention it to my dad for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ll see how it goes on the day; after all, other outsiders will be there too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It should be okay to just usher them in,” Zhang Tianze thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly wanted to share his father’s worries and help alleviate the Zhang Family’s difficulties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the office, Zhang Heran was humble as he conversed with Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing had a very approachable appearance and a sincere smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing, the list you provided, the people on it each control a major company with significant strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they are not enterprises from your group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Might their involvement be inappropriate?” Zhang Heran cautiously asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing smiled, “You needn’t worry about that; those are all friends.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for this matter, although the officer from Hexi and I are employed by the same group, since I can mediate privately for you, and he has accepted, it’s not an official business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s the harm in inviting a few friends?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, for important matters, we can discuss them behind closed doors, just the three of us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Heran nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, having to rely on others, naturally, he would listen to whatever they said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, you also showed that list to Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhixin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He, too, crossed off some names and approved of the remainder, what else are you worried about?” Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed.” Zhang Heran smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang,” Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing elaborated leisurely, “me coming here to mediate, we can consider it making friends, and the same goes for my dealings with Lu Zhixin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when it comes to business matters, is kinship alone enough?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing’s words were loaded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Heran’s eyes narrowed, then he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, the benefits for you and for Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhixin, I won’t forget.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will deliver them afterward, and I will handle this matter thoroughly to avoid leaving any troubles for you both.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Heran believed he was being very cooperative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, there is no such thing as a free lunch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been in business for twenty years, Zhang Heran’s experience was not for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood this principle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing agreeing to mediate, and Lu Zhixin accepting this private mediation, was all for the sake of one word: profit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Heran had already prepared a villa and many shares in a foreign company to give to these two men, hoping to appease them while also forging a new connection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though these concessions pained him, they were preferable to letting the Zhang Family’s fortunes and lives be consumed by the endless vortex that Lu Zhixin created.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Benefits?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What benefits!” Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing immediately frowned, his voice harsh yet cold, “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang, let me make it clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you offer money or profits to me and Lu Zhixin, the nature of this matter will change!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I must not make a mistake, I would withdraw immediately from this matter!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing, hearing Zhang Heran say such, suddenly turned hostile!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Heran, caught off guard, was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing, does he not seek benefits in his dealings?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Heran did not believe that in his life, he would encounter such a saint!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing had spoken thus, he at least had to appear to believe him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Heran hurriedly apologized, “Yes, yes, this matter was indeed my oversight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are an Affairs Officer of the Zhenbei Group, naturally fair and honest, unlike us common folk who constantly talk about money and profits!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Heran repeatedly apologized, and Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing’s expression finally softened a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for me, I have no other hobbies; I just enjoy making friends.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look at me, already over fifty and nearing retirement, not striving for any further career advancement, nor willing to slave away for money.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I came to help you because you are my friend, and the friends from those companies I’ve brought are here so we can all become friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t misunderstand my intentions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing was genuinely displaying selflessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Heran responded while being internally shocked and suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The openly demanding of items and benefits he could handle, but such ‘selflessness’ was truly frightening!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Heran felt uneasy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, I do have a matter I would like to discuss with you, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Beiqing’s tone shifted, his speech gentle and smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>",1387,"2026-06-05T17:42:48.184Z",1,"novelbin.me","f374c47d1be5b4517b3b3ff03a51bee846667412a16e77ef3a002936d13490b6","inheritance-of-two-trillion-chapter-970","inheritance-of-two-trillion-chapter-968",2500,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finheritance-of-two-trillion-cover.jpg"]