Chapter 1467: Chapter 1290: Bai Xiaosheng Arrives

Greater China Region Headquarters, Conference Room No. 1, was almost full, and the atmosphere was lively.

Nine Senior Affairs Officers, fifteen regional leaders, and Xiahou Qi, all present.

The main seat, empty.

Although everyone eagerly persuaded Xiahou Qi to take the seat and preside over today’s meeting, Xiahou Qi firmly refused, joking that he was no longer the executive president of the Greater China Region and sitting there would seem to overstep his bounds. If reported, even his consultant position might be revoked.

Of course, it was just a joke.

However, Xiahou Qi is someone who strictly adheres to principles; he said he wouldn’t sit, so he didn’t.

Everyone eventually had to give up.

The theme of today’s meeting was clear to everyone; it was a topic everyone was extremely interested in—

The new Executive President!

Yet the meeting hadn’t started, as Xiahou Qi mentioned Bai Xiaosheng would arrive soon and asked everyone to wait for a moment.

By rights, there was no reason for a room full of people to wait for one person; surely, many would express dissatisfaction on the spot.

But this time, no one showed any displeasure.

The reason was simple. Although Xiahou Qi was no longer the Executive President, his reputation lingered, and besides, everyone eagerly hoped he would favor them, recommending them to the high-level group, naturally giving him face.

Moreover, Bai Xiaosheng was particularly special, and everyone was willing to wait for him for two minutes.

After all, Bai Xiaosheng was the only one who openly confronted Shen Peishen, nearly ending in a tie!

Speaking of admiration, everyone truly wanted to express their respect for the young man.

Except for Li Haofeng and two others, everyone unanimously believed Xiahou Qi would recommend Bai Xiaosheng to the headquarters.

Only a very small part felt Bai Xiaosheng’s inclusion was due to his closeness to Xiahou Qi.

More believed Bai Xiaosheng was genuinely deserving!

Ask anyone, who dared to openly challenge Shen Peishen, who was at the apex as acting president!

If you say Li Haofeng and the other two could, don’t forget they too were in Bai Xiaosheng’s “leadership”, not at the forefront.

Bai Xiaosheng truly stood at the peak, making Shen Peishen helpless, publicly rebuking him, and then taking a leave!

Just this grandeur made people admire the young man!

However, admiration aside, many believed that Bai Xiaosheng, being young, was too impetuous and acted emotionally!

Later publicly rebuking Shen Peishen and taking leave was completely unnecessary!

He practically terminated his bright future on his own, which was extremely foolish!

Indeed, unless he was just lucky, with Xiahou Qi’s support overturning Shen Peishen, otherwise Bai Xiaosheng might have cooled down elsewhere!

Who knows, it might have been like the rumors spread a couple of days ago, being the first to be tidied up once Shen Peishen became official.

Hence, one’s fate is more important than anything…

The twenty-some top figures of the Greater China Region, business elites, many who frequently appeared alongside people like Lu Yun in events and in the news, now each sat on a wide, comfortable armchair, whispering in pairs.

Everyone was excitedly discussing today’s meeting topic.

Li Haofeng, Zheng Honghu, and Xu Youruo, although already knowing the answer, were still pretending not to know, smiling and chatting.

This was also Xiahou Qi’s instruction, to keep Bai Xiaosheng’s matter confidential.

They naturally could keep their mouths shut, even concealing it from those regional leaders always on their side.

Actually, more opposed Shen Peishen than just Li Haofeng and the other two; they were merely upfront, supported by six or seven regional leaders behind them, otherwise impossible to have such manpower and convenience.

But concerning Bai Xiaosheng, they sincerely regretted not being able to inform him of becoming Executive President.

Presently, those unaware people discussed who might gain Xiahou Qi’s recommendation and vie for that position.

This topic was too tempting, too stimulating.

Even in the past two days, countless versions have been confidently circulated, detailing even specifics.

Things like “Mr. Xiahou Qi will recommend five candidates to the headquarters, selected based on ability and merit, not seniority.”

Things like “Mr. Xiahou Qi’s recommendations will consider older, stable individuals, not just pushing the younger generation.”

Things like “The five candidates will be finalized through voting, Mr. Xiahou Qi will seek everyone’s opinion.”

…

In short, rumors spread rampant, some even contradictory.

Yet, some just love to listen.

The initiators of these rumors entirely based on their conditions, creating them, zealously spreading for everyone to hear and recognize.

They hope to create momentum, public opinion, letting Xiahou Qi hear.

It’s somewhat a distorted version of “pressuring the throne.”

Currently, people seized opportunities to openly exchange with those beside them.

Initially, Xiahou Qi’s presence made them more reserved, but the topic was irresistible!

…

“Brother Wang, I think you’re the most likely to be selected and recommended! Look, these years your area thrived! A tenth of the industry’s value in the Greater China Region probably comes from your place!”