Capítulo 1828: Chapter 1448: Each Person’s Schemes

At the moment Bai Xiaosheng appeared, Dong Tianlu, Dong Tianxiu, and Ma Tianqing—all whether seasoned or lacking sophistication—couldn’t control their emotions.

Following the exclamation, Dong Tianlu glanced at Dong Tianxiu with a bizarre look.

“You know him?!”

The siblings simultaneously asked each other.

“He’s actually my friend, Bai Xiaosheng!” Dong Tianxiu answered first, then looked doubtfully at his sister, “Sister, do you know him too? Why didn’t you react when I mentioned his name earlier?”

Naturally, Dong Tianlu wouldn’t tell her brother that she was publicly rejected twice by this man, wanting revenge but never getting it, and thus still feeling unsettled.

“I know him, but not well or for long,” Dong Tianlu responded vaguely, once again glancing at Bai Xiaosheng.

If he’s Bai Xiaosheng, then who is Lin Sheng from the Lin Family? Is it the big guy?

Dong Tianlu’s eyes flickered.

No, the Lin Family’s people, with such status, always carry an air of arrogance and wouldn’t just follow behind someone else!

Dong Tianlu dismissed the possibility of Lei Ying being “Lin Sheng.”

Among the three, she was most focused on Bai Xiaosheng.

This Bai Xiaosheng shares a name with the Zhenbei Group’s Greater China Region Executive President—is it the same person?!

If it is, he’s someone at a similar level to Lu Yun, here to assist Lu Yun perhaps?

Then it wouldn’t make sense for him to personally step in!

Moreover, why does he seem like friends with Zhengdong Province, and what’s their relationship?

If he is indeed that Bai Xiaosheng, what stance would the appearance of Zhenbei Group’s Greater China Region here represent?

To “participate in the battle”?

Dong Tianlu, a giant in her own right, thought quickly with even Ma Tianqing and Lu Yun showing three parts of caution towards her.

Many things remain uncertain for the moment, but Dong Tianlu managed to deduce part of it to her certainty.

“This Bai Xiaosheng is Lin Sheng, a fake name merely as his disguise!” In Dong Tianlu’s brilliantly sparkling eyes, a touch of chilliness danced, “And if his identity as Zhenbei Group’s Greater China Region Executive President is confirmed, then… the situation might be worse than the Lin Family’s involvement!”

The Lin Family, though massive, is somewhere inland; their power and presence are somewhat discounted.

Zhenbei Group is different; its real strength is undeniable here inland!

During Xiahou Qi’s era, it was already formidable, and since Bai Xiaosheng took office, he enacted numerous reforms with bold measures.

Strategic reduction, strategic integration; all subsidiaries joined forces significantly and were closely watched and analyzed by mainstream domestic financial media.

Even Dong Tianlu herself, having never met Bai Xiaosheng, was intrigued by his reforms and had a hint of admiration deep down.

Such courage isn’t proclaimed, but demonstrated through actions.

The higher the status, the harder it becomes to accomplish something vastly courageous.

Not to mention the various resistances during implementation—overcoming one’s inner hurdles is challenging itself.

Without engaging in massive reform, one maintains high status and power indisputably; engaging in reform this huge leads either to skyrocketing success or deeply wounded vitality, with failure to revert to the original form not an option.

So at one point, Dong Tianlu specifically gathered Bai Xiaosheng’s information to discern what kind of existence he truly was.

After all, within circles, he was known to be very young, yet unknown what kind of person he was!

But ultimately, the result left Dong Tianlu quite disappointed; Bai Xiaosheng seemed to emerge from thin air, never having served duties as a Zhenbei Group’s Greater China Region small area leader, and more absurdly, his available data was sparse, without even any reliable online photos; those haphazard photos were not the same person, indistinguishable which were true or false!

“If this is truly him, then I’ve truly hit the jackpot!” Dong Tianlu muttered with a glimmering gaze.

Dong Tianxiu saw Bai Xiaosheng together with Zhengdong Province, seated in the front row, and couldn’t hide his excitement as he said to Dong Tianlu, “Sister, I didn’t expect my friend to come over today, this is great! When this matter is over, I’ll invite him home for a meal—is that okay?”

“Sure.” Dong Tianlu looked at her younger brother, smiling sweetly.

Regardless of whether he’s the genuine Bai Xiaosheng, that person isn’t ordinary!

She herself was also interested in further contact with him!

Of course, thoughts of revenge were now fewer.

“Actually, this meeting won’t conclude in a short while, there will certainly be an intermission. See if we can greet him then.” Dong Tianlu suggested.

Dong Tianxiu nodded frequently but then hesitated, “Can’t we go greet him now?”

“No!” Dong Tianlu firmly rejected, glancing over with a smile, “My silly brother, we are still opponents now! The situation, is yet to be clear!”

Only then did Dong Tianxiu recall they were competitors with Shengsheng International and Zhengdong Province, this time “infiltrated.”

And Bai Xiaosheng was seated with Zhengdong Province, obviously indicating they were friends as well.

Dong Tianxiu suddenly felt a bit depressed.

It’s hard to reunite, yet they should “confront each other in combat?”

“Sister, is there no room for maneuver between us and Shengsheng International?” Dong Tianxiu couldn’t help but ask Dong Tianlu, “Do we have to be enemies?”

Not only is Bai Xiaosheng his friend, but Zhengdong Province is someone he admires; business competition doesn’t necessarily have to be life and death, couldn’t everyone rely on their own capabilities for fair competition?

Dong Tianlu didn’t respond. Dong Tianxiu sighed slightly and remained silent.

After all, personal relationships are personal, and business is business; he wasn’t naive enough to abandon family business at the sight of friends.

That would be immature and would disrespect his sister for arduously building her kingdom.

After a silent period, Dong Tianlu suddenly murmured softly, “He saved Tianxiu twice and enlightened him as well, accounting for significant favor to the Dong Family; he could also be someone I’d like to forgive… Let’s see if they can pass this test today!”

“Sister, what did you say?” Dong Tianxiu, hearing his sister speaking but unable to catch her words, couldn’t help but ask.

Dong Tianlu sat down in her seat and laughed, “Nothing, let’s continue to watch the show!”

Dong Tianxiu nodded and sat down as well.

He only hoped that during the mid-event break he’d have a chance to meet Bai Xiaosheng for a chat.

While the Dong siblings conversed, Ma Tianqing was also speaking with Wang Helei.

Ever since Ma Tianqing had exclaimed, Wang Helei looked over at him.

“Mr. Wang, do you know that Lin Sheng?” Wang Helei asked, a face full of bewilderment.

“I know him, of course I do!” Ma Tianqing, startled, had eyes filled with hatred, his tone was also exceedingly coarse.

Bai Xiaosheng once slapped him, turning his face into a pig’s head, losing all dignity.

This vengeance, he’d pursue even unto death!

However, he was also aware of Bai Xiaosheng’s identity—the Zhenbei Group’s Greater China Region Executive President!

Someone on a level with his father, Ma Zongting.

This identity also implies that Ma Tianqing’s revenge won’t come easily!

More harshly put, it’s indefinitely distant.

“I feel like you are quite angry with him.” Wang Helei murmured from the side.

Upon hearing, Ma Tianqing felt a twinge of panic and hurried to gather his composure, reproached himself, then smirked at Wang Helei, “Why would I be? I was just surprised.”

“Oh, really?” Wang Helei surprisingly believed it, grinned, and asked Ma Tianqing, “Then why are you so surprised by Lin Sheng?”

Suddenly moved, Ma Tianqing thought of something.

He chuckled at Wang Helei, “Mr. Wang, you might not know, this person isn’t Lin Sheng, he’s an impostor!”

“Oh!” Wang Helei’s eyes widened, his face clearly shocked, “Who is he then?”

“I don’t know this person’s identity either,” Ma Tianqing continued, “I only know he has some background, but he’s definitely not Lin Sheng; they’re deliberately fooling us with their tricks!”

“Really!” Wang Helei seemed somewhat annoyed, “Indeed sly! No wonder my father says these people are very cunning.”

“Indeed.”

“We ought to promptly contact Miss Dong, informing her of the situation,” Wang Helei suggested, “My father said she should make the decisions and not be misguided.”

Feigning action, Ma Tianqing took out his phone and smiled at Wang Helei, “In a bit, I’ll send the information over, so don’t worry.”

Wang Helei nodded approvingly.

Ma Tianqing’s eyes shifted thoughtfully, and he soon smiled, “Why not, later when there’s a break, we shall embarrass him a little—teach him for deceiving us!”

“I’m not sure about that. My father instructed that since Miss Dong is here, we shouldn’t…” Wang Helei felt some dilemma.

Ma Tianqing encouraged persuasively, “Mr. Wang, it’s fine; if we do nothing, wasn’t our visit here futile? Moreover, if you’re willing, I could help coordinate, giving you a chance to shine; His father would surely admire you greatly for effectively suppressing their arrogance!”