Chapter 1428: Chapter 1277: Over at Headquarters, The Waters Run Too Deep
Bai Xiaosheng stared in astonishnt at the beautiful woman before him—William’s sister, Sophia. She exuded maturity, sensuality, and confidence. Her smile carried a mix of passion and refinent, paired with a touch of elegance befitting a workplace warrior shaped by experience.
In short, she was a highly captivating woman, the type that could easily enrapture countless n.
But what truly caught Bai Xiaosheng’s attention was not her appearance, but her self-introduction—
She was also part of Zhenbei Group!
And not just any part—she was in the Asia Affairs Division!
What’s more, she was an Executive Officer in the Asia Affairs Division!
Bai Xiaosheng’s mind couldn’t help but echo with a triple gasp of amazent.
The intel Bai Xiaosheng had gathered from various sources had already given him a rough understanding of Zhenbei Group’s headquarters structure.
While it couldn’t be described as flawless, his understanding shouldn’t have been far off the mark.
The highest “commander-in-chief” of Zhenbei Group was his great-uncle, whom he had yet to et—Mr. Bai Zhenbei.
However, Mr. Bai Zhenbei had receded from public view after falling gravely ill, a seclusion that had lasted for years.
So rumors claid he was no longer alive; others suggested he was surviving on life-support in an intensive care unit. There were also whispers that he had rely retreated behind the curtain.
In any case, his great-uncle’s situation was shrouded in mystery, impossible to decipher for the mont.
Yet, Zhenbei Group had remained as stable as a rock, without a hint of turbulence or change.
Bai Xiaosheng preferred to believe the third possibility!
Bai Zhenbei’s position was Chairman of the Board.
However, this chairman held a majority of the shares and had the authority to convene board etings, while the board itself had no real power to counterbalance him.
Before his “disappearance,” Bai Zhenbei had established an “Acting Chairman” who, along with the board, was entrusted with full authority to manage the Group’s affairs.
This arrangent ant that Zhenbei was not leaderless in the interim.
Bai Xiaosheng had found no specific information on the Acting Chairman. This person was not soone who enjoyed the lilight, and even in Western dia, the most that appeared was the term “Acting Chairman,” with no na attached.
In addition to this, the Group’s headquarters had seven Vice Chairn.
Parallel to them in rank was a special supervision departnt, jokingly referred to by so as the “Inspection Squad.”
A step below in the hierarchy were the six major Affairs Divisions.
These six divisions managed Zhenbei Group’s operations in Asia, Europe, Africa, North Arica, South Arica, and Australia.
Each division had a “Division President” stationed at headquarters, who was of slightly higher rank than the “Executive Presidents” overseeing the operations within each regional market. Under each Division President were five Executive Officers, each leading specific task groups.
Fang Beijun, for instance, had been promoted from the Greater China Region to beco an Executive Officer, putting him on the sa level as William’s sister, Sophia.
anwhile, Xiahou Qi, the Greater China Region President, was technically an “Executive President.” His quarterly reports had to be submitted to the Affairs Division and reviewed by the Division President, with the five Executive Officers accompanying him in these reviews.
Only after passing the evaluation at the divisional level could these reports make their way up to the Vice Chairn or the Acting Chairman.
Bai Xiaosheng’s current mission, representing Xiahou Qi’s na, was to report and raise accusations against Shen Peishen. But doing so didn’t an he could directly et with a Vice Chairman or the Chairman. Procedures required him to bring the matter before the Asia Affairs Division or, alternatively, the Supervision Departnt. The latter, however, was likely to put the Asia Affairs Division in a precarious position, drawing resistance—a less-than-ideal route.
In short, the structure at headquarters was both precise and convoluted.
The waters were deep indeed!
Take Sophia, for example. For a foreigner to serve as an Executive Officer in the Asia Affairs Division was undoubtedly a result of intricate negotiations and power plays, not to ntion a strategy to prevent any division from becoming a splinter faction, too unwieldy to control.
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At this mont, seeing Bai Xiaosheng’s wide-eyed astonishnt and unblinking gaze locked on her, Sophia smiled faintly. “What’s wrong, Mr. Bai? Why are you looking at like that?”
Her words snapped Bai Xiaosheng out of his daze. Realizing his faux pas, he imdiately offered an apologetic smile. “Forgive ! I was just shocked that soone from the William Family could work at Zhenbei Group and even hold such an important position. I found it quite surprising, that’s all.”
His explanation was entirely reasonable.
Sophia shrugged, unfazed by the subject, and responded candidly, “Why would that be an issue? I work hard for Zhenbei Group. Plus, as a mber of the William Family, my role serves as a bridge between the two sides, making cooperation much smoother, don’t you think?”
Bai Xiaosheng smiled but didn’t delve deeper into the subject.
After all, saying too much—either too lightly or too seriously—could make things awkward for both sides.
“We actually got lost in this alley,” Bai Xiaosheng said with a straightforward suggestion. “Since it seems you weren’t planning to leave with the police either, how about we walk together?”
His suggestion stemd entirely from her prominent status.
Sophia nodded and went to greet the lingering officer.
With the William Family na as her golden shield, the officer imdiately acquiesced with a nod.
Finally, Bai Xiaosheng and Sophia took the lead, followed by Lin Weiwei, Lei Ying, Wei Xueyuan, and William trailing behind.
The group made their way out of the alley.
“Mr. Bai…” As they walked, Sophia’s bright, perceptive eyes studied Bai Xiaosheng from head to toe, a smile playing on her lips. “Pardon my straightforwardness, but I pride myself on having a sharp eye. You don’t seem like an ordinary man.”
The unique aura radiating from Bai Xiaosheng was anything but common. That was the real reason Sophia’s curiosity had been piqued.
Sophia possessed an innate talent—a piercing insight and a sharp sixth sense.
In her view, the man before her, though seemingly young, carried an unspoken yet palpable authority.
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