Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 2547 - 1863: Troubled Situation (Part 2)

At this moment, there came a clamor from outside the door.

By the sound of it, the people who went on the investigation have returned.

Following this, a knocking sound was heard. After receiving Milo’s response, someone pushed the door and peeked in, it was the administrative supervisor of the company.

Upon seeing Milo, the administrative supervisor’s face broke into a smile, "Mr. Milo, the investigation has concluded, all the guests have returned."

"Understood." Milo nodded and then glanced at the administrative supervisor, casually curious, "Why are you here to notify?"

The administrative supervisor quickly replied with a smile, "I just found out you’ve returned, so I rushed over and stood outside, not daring to disturb. When I saw all the guests arrive, I reported to you."

Milo nodded and casually said, "Alright, you’ve done well. Take everyone to the large meeting room, we’ll be there shortly."

"Yes." The administrative supervisor respectfully nodded and withdrew.

Beside him stood the deputy administrative supervisor.

Previously, the deputy supervisor had informed him that Mr. Milo had returned, so he hurried over. However, halfway there, a trusted aide told him that Mr. Milo wasn’t very pleased.

This administrative supervisor was exceedingly clever, not daring to face the annoyance, thus waiting outside until all the guests returned to report.

This way, Mr. Milo wouldn’t be angry with him, and would appreciate his diligence for staying outside.

Sure enough.

"Go, take the guests to the large meeting room. You arrange the refreshments." The administrative supervisor glanced at his assistant and instructed.

The deputy supervisor nodded quickly and departed.

Watching the back of his assistant, the administrative supervisor’s gaze darkened, "Hmph, this troublemaker! Later, I’ll settle accounts with you!"

...

Half an hour later, Bai Xiaosheng and Milo arrived at the large meeting room.

Inside, there was a lively exchange happening, discussing collaboration.

Knowing no agreements were going to be signed today, Bai Xiaosheng felt relaxed.

Milo pushed the door open, inviting Bai Xiaosheng to enter with him.

Upon seeing the two arrive, the company’s people immediately stood up, while the business group’s individuals cheerfully greeted them.

Once Bai Xiaosheng and Milo entered and took their seats, they both maintained a calm demeanor, observing the discussion and exchange among the group.

When the timing seemed right, Bai Xiaosheng took advantage of a gap and bid farewell to Milo on behalf of everyone.

Milo continuously invited them to stay.

After a round of superficial niceties, Bai Xiaosheng led the Huaxia Business Group away.

Milo escorted them all the way to the entrance, watched their convoy disappear, and then yawned, stretching and returning to the company.

On the way back, Bai Xiaosheng gathered everyone and briefly explained the situation.

Ultimately, this matter concerned everyone, and they had to be informed to gather their opinions.

Listening to Bai Xiaosheng, who mentioned that Milo was elected as the representative by the Karan business community, wanting only collective collaborations and not accepting individual contracts, everyone was astounded.

"There’s actually such a thing!"

"No wonder not a single deal was signed today. I was puzzled!"

"Karan business community really has some approaches to play!"

"How could we agree to this?"

"Indeed, this violates free trade principles!"

The crowd expressed their dissatisfaction furiously.

Once everyone quieted down, Bai Xiaosheng spoke, "I understand everyone’s feelings. Who would want to be forced into a business collaboration in ways we don’t desire?"

"But don’t forget, since we’ve come out, we represent not only ourselves, but we also bear a mission and responsibility."

"If the Karan trip doesn’t result in any collaboration, it will primarily affect relations between nations. As patriotic businessmen here, would you wish to see this?"

"Secondly, if the Karan trip ends with nothing, Milo and his team can easily spin it as our group being arrogant, unwilling to collaborate with smaller countries, which will severely harm our image."

"Additionally..."

Bai Xiaosheng raised several points about the "harm" of not collaborating.

Everyone heard and tasted these words, realizing there was some truth.

Initially, several businessmen proposed reporting to higher-ups, asking Hou Yuncheng to help apply pressure.

But doing so would actually solidify the "fact" that they bully the weak.

The trouble with this matter is that the group came under the Huaxia Business Group name, requiring comprehensive consideration in all aspects.

"Otherwise, if we abandon collaboration with those enterprises entirely, and instead partner with other enterprises within Karan, wouldn’t that work?" Dong Tianlu suddenly suggested.

Everyone couldn’t help but look at her.

As a businesswoman beauty, Dong Tianlu’s approach was certainly "ruthless."

If they threaten us, we abandon them entirely and find other partnerships, isn’t it the same?

This proposal led to muted conversations among the crowd.

"I’ve thought about this." Bai Xiaosheng spoke, "But it’s essentially impossible."

"Why is that?" Dong Tianlu immediately asked.

"Because the enterprises we’ve investigated are the ones joining forces for a collective collaboration, occupying almost all major corporations in Karan’s business community. To break this situation, we’d have to collaborate with small enterprises outside them. Would you be willing? That would harm our enterprises’ reputations."

What Bai Xiaosheng said, everyone understood.

For example, if a Fortune 500 company cooperates with a village enterprise, it would certainly be newsworthy and even be a topic of industrial jokes or ridicule.

"Moreover, even if we don’t mind, those small enterprises have to dare to do it." Bai Xiaosheng added.

Faced with local major corporations and group alliances, which small company would dare to steal business? Earning or losing on a deal doesn’t matter, but survival in the future does.

Suddenly, Dong Tianlu fell silent.

"Or else, we collaborate with them, as long as their conditions aren’t too outrageous, it’s negotiable." Lu Tiandao spoke up.

In business, it’s not about vengefulness but about seeking possibilities.

Even if it’s collective collaboration, as long as the ultimate profit distribution is favorable, it should be negotiable.

Upon hearing this, everyone felt this could be acceptable.

"I exchanged with Milo for several hours, mutually probing the bottom lines. I estimate they want to increase the price overall by ten to twelve percent, which means..."

Bai Xiaosheng shared his speculation with everyone.

In reality, this was calculated by Red Lotus based on Milo’s counter-offer, highly likely accurate.

"How could this be acceptable? Even if reduced by half, I’d still find it high!"

This time, Lu Tiandao was the first to voice his disagreement.

Lu Tiandao’s words echoed Bai Xiaosheng’s planned bottom line, but unfortunately, Milo’s side was unwilling.

The matter had seemingly reached an impasse, unable to negotiate but unable to adhere to their conditions, while their terms were unsatisfactory, indeed a frustrating situation.

Everyone again proposed their solutions, whether soft, hard, or both, but felt none were satisfactory, as they all had some negative consequences, more or less.

At this time, Bai Xiaosheng’s phone rang. Glancing at the caller’s name, his expression was intrigued as he greeted everyone and walked towards a secluded spot at the rear of the car for an easier conversation.

"Hello, Miss Yang?"

In a relatively quiet spot, Bai Xiaosheng restrained his voice and said.

The caller was none other than Yang Yishan of the Yang Corporation.

Calling at such a time indeed made Bai Xiaosheng somewhat curious.

Faintly, Bai Xiaosheng sensed a premonition.

On the other end, Yang Yishan greeted Bai Xiaosheng and then directly said, "Mr. Bai, are you facing difficulties? The Karan business community is united, presenting you with a challenge, isn’t it?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t resist raising an eyebrow, intrigued, "Miss Yang, you are well-informed, don’t know when you found out."

"Mr. Bai, you flatter me. I only found out recently, a friend revealed some information. Upon learning you faced challenges, our Yang Family is deeply concerned."

"Thank you, then." Bai Xiaosheng said.

Yang Yishan sincerely said, "We do have a way to help, would Mr. Bai be willing to hear?"