Chapter 1500: Chapter 1304: Asking the Gentleman into the Urn_2

In shock, Han Richeng instinctively looked at Bai Xiaosheng, only to find Bai Xiaosheng also looking at him at this moment, calmly watching.

Han Richeng was startled inside.

If he still didn’t understand that Bai Xiaosheng was saving him, then he would truly deserve to die!

“He’s really lending me a hand! It seems like it was arranged from the beginning!”

Facing the favor of the new leader, Han Richeng suddenly felt a rush of excitement.

“But why does this Mr. Xiaosheng value me so highly, even to the extent of organizing people to lie for my sake?”

Han Richeng’s mind raced.

“Is it just because of my previous ‘support’ for him? That’s just flattering! Not even any Senior Affairs Officer would be moved by such petty flattering, let alone he is Bai Xiaosheng—someone who could defeat Shen Peishen!”

“He’s willing to falsify his newly established system to help me!”

“He could easily make an example out of me according to the trend for the responsibility check this time!”

“Yet he chooses to save me…”

Han Richeng was no naive youth, nor arrogant enough to instantly feel gratitude and believe Bai Xiaosheng greatly admired him.

“He thinks I’m useful!”

“He thinks I’m capable enough!”

Han Richeng instantly understood, his heart warming up.

Who says people who like flattering are necessarily mediocre and just want to muddle along?

Who says such people don’t have aspirations!

Their flattery is also to seek better opportunities for performance!

And now, this new leader appreciates him, can tolerate him, and very likely will give him an opportunity to serve.

Han Richeng’s heart warmed.

At the same time, he felt immense respect for Bai Xiaosheng!

Bai Xiaosheng received acknowledgment from people like Xiahou Qi, indicating his character is undoubtedly impeccable.

If Bai Xiaosheng were just like Li Haofeng, impartial and upright, that’d be admirable, but not fear-inducing.

However, Bai Xiaosheng could switch between righteousness and craftiness, uncontrolled by tactics, making Han Richeng feel a mix of ‘reverence’ and ‘fear’, bowing his head.

Seeing Han Richeng’s eyeing attitude towards him, Bai Xiaosheng faintly smiled.

Originally thought to restrain himself in the future, not letting Han Richeng go astray, now it seems there’s no need.

“Quiet!” Bai Xiaosheng called out loudly.

His voice wasn’t loud, but forceful.

With just three words, everyone on scene turned their attention to him.

After all, as the new Executive President, he was everyone’s king here, words followed by laws.

On the scene, it quickly quieted down.

Bai Xiaosheng said leisurely, “Next, everyone will speak by raising their hands, one by one.”

Having said that, Bai Xiaosheng looked at Luo Chengxin, speaking gently, “Affairs Officer Luo, as the party involved, you presented your evidence well just now. Later, you will respond to their rebuttals and their doubts, one by one. If you feel tired, you can pause for a few minutes, drink some water, or go to the restroom, but don’t take too long.”

Bai Xiaosheng was being fair, considering Luo Chengxin’s ‘one against many’ situation and granting him some privileges.

This was also shown to everyone.

“Yes, yes, thank you, Mr. Bai.” Luo Chengxin quickly nodded to show gratitude to the young new leader’s ‘consideration’, even revealing a thankful smile.

But actually, there was a noticeable trace of panic in his eyes.

Although he had done some groundwork on these pieces of evidence, explaining each detail thoroughly and elucidating was not that simple!

He didn’t know at all!

He didn’t even know if these pieces of evidence were indeed irrefutable!

“This time, it might be bad! But even if something goes wrong, I’ll have to shoulder it alone! At worst, I’ll just be fired. I can’t implicate Shang Dadong and Zhao Xinyu, they agreed to give me two million!” Luo Chengxin secretly made up his mind.

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In the following hour, six or seven Affairs Officers who spoke earlier continuously raised doubts against Luo Chengxin.

At first, Luo Chengxin could barely answer, but as time went on, he became more panicked and confused, with his speech turning increasingly vague and ambiguous.

Bai Xiaosheng and Xiahou Qi’s expressions seemed to gradually show ‘dissatisfaction’.

Seeing the leaders’ expressions, Luo Chengxin became even more flustered, his answers chaotic.

Now, most of the dozens of observing Affairs Officers began to think Luo Chengxin was making false accusations!

With the situation reversing, Han Richeng also joined in, loudly questioning with confidence, which made people feel he was indeed innocent.

In the Senior Affairs Officers’ seats, Shang Dadong and Zhao Xinyu both looked displeased.

They actually had voiced out, even subtly guiding Luo Chengxin’s thoughts.

Unfortunately, faced with doubts from every direction, Luo Chengxin was already confused and couldn’t grasp the reminders from the two.

Infuriated, Shang Dadong and Zhao Xinyu could only give up.

The remaining Senior Affairs Officers seemed to be watching a play.

Except, each person’s expression was different.

Li Haofeng, Zheng Honghu, Xu Youruo, and Chen Yucheng looked on with great interest.

They had groups around them, gathered more because of shared ambitions.

Formally, theirs was an upright relationship between superiors and subordinates.

Privately, some were equal friends.

No dependencies, no intertwined interests.

So Li Haofeng and the others were not afraid of the changes to the system, even supported them.

Because the newly introduced power, treatment, and opportunities from the reform were precisely what they needed, benefiting them without harm!