At noon, Bai Xiaosheng had a brief reunion with Wei Moran. Since everyone was old friends, it was inevitable to reminisce about the past, and emotions led to a few more drinks.
Bai Xiaosheng beca slightly tipsy after a few drinks.
After parting with Wei Moran, Bai Xiaosheng and the others returned to the hotel to rest, not going anywhere else.
It wasn’t until sunset that Bai Xiaosheng, along with Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, set off to the location agreed upon with Xiya.
Despite the timing, Bai Xiaosheng and his group arrived an hour and a half earlier than planned.
According to Bai Xiaosheng, they took a car to a nearby place, then walked the rest of the way, enjoying the evening breeze to refresh themselves.
As for arriving earlier than the Horn Class mbers, would it be seen as losing face and authority? After all, it’s customary for important guests to arrive later, not earlier.
Bai Xiaosheng felt there was no need for such formality.
He beca an academy instructor purely by chance, and for him, it was not a profession, just an experience. As an instructor of similar age to the students and not currently teaching, there was really no need to maintain the airs of a superior, it would only alienate them. It was better to beco friends. If any collaboration were to happen, it would be better to negotiate on relatively equal terms.
Seeing Bai Xiaosheng’s openness, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying had no objections.
The three took a car to the vicinity of the address provided by Xiya, got off, and walked along the cobblestone street.
The afterglow of the sunset scattered as they strolled on the tranquil road, enjoying the evening breeze, making them feel relaxed and comfortable.
"Xiaosheng, I heard from Xiya that this ti, six of their classmates brought nine friends, and those people all know each other," Lin Weiwei couldn’t help but laugh. "Xiya said she already explained to the Horn Class, and didn’t disclose your identity to those invited friends, only saying you are a big Huaxia businessman with extensive business across Huaxia’s various industries. This ti you’re helping the Taylor Family’s renewal, and your strength is very considerable. They’re supposed to give you a business introduction."
Lin Weiwei added, "I heard from Xiya that the invited friends are outstanding figures from various families, already beginning to wield power and manage businesses within their own families. When we negotiate this cooperation and sign contracts, won’t we make a substantial profit?"
Lin Weiwei spoke with excitent, her eyes filled with eagerness.
"These people are not part of Zhenbei Group, so negotiations might be a bit complex, but on the other hand, it’s a good thing, solving many problems and avoiding potential risks," Lei Ying said with a smile.
"We’ll know how things really are after we et and talk," Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile.
In fact, he was also quite looking forward to it.
At this mont, Bai Xiaosheng’s phone suddenly rang.
Bai Xiaosheng took out his phone, saw it was Xiya, promptly answered with a laugh, "Xiya, is that you? We’ve already arrived nearby, an hour earlier than scheduled. Would you like to co et us..."
Bai Xiaosheng’s last sentence was purely a joke.
Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exchanged smiles, as they naturally understood.
However, they soon saw Bai Xiaosheng freeze for a mont, then say in surprise, "What? You’ve already driven to the hotel to pick us up?"
Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying exchanged a surprised glance.
Unexpectedly, both parties had gone in different directions.
Indeed, they had arrived a little too early.
"But what did Xiaosheng an by ’you guys’, isn’t it just Miss Xiya?" Lin Weiwei couldn’t help but ask Lei Ying.
Lei Ying shrugged, indicating he didn’t know.
"Alright, noted. Be careful on your way," while Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying were exchanging thoughts, Bai Xiaosheng had already hung up the phone.
Having overheard Lin Weiwei just now, after hanging up, Bai Xiaosheng explained with a smile, "It’s really not just Xiya, all six of them went to pick us up!"
"Ah?" Lin Weiwei was surprised, "All six... all went!"
So all the Horn Class mbers went to pick up Bai Xiaosheng and his group?
It did sound a bit exaggerated.
"Seems they do respect you and Lei Ying a lot," Lin Weiwei earnestly remarked.
Lei Ying chuckled and pointed at Bai Xiaosheng, "The key is Xiaosheng, he saved their lives!"
Those six Horn Class mbers, including Xiya, Monica, and Zack among others, Bai Xiaosheng had indeed saved them.
As for Bai Xiaosheng himself, he didn’t pay much attention to it.
Speaking of saving lives, there was never a ti Lei Ying wasn’t present.
Moreover, it was just a matter of coincidence back then to lend a hand, nothing worth lingering over.
He, Bai Xiaosheng, wasn’t looking for eternal gratitude either.
"They’re encountering so traffic now, but fortunately they didn’t go further. I told them to co back over the phone," Bai Xiaosheng said to Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, "However, Xiya ntioned that the friends they’ve invited are already waiting for us at the hotel. She suggested we head over first."
Bai Xiaosheng and his group were originally planning to go over, but now that there were no familiar faces, should they still go?
Lin Weiwei looked at Bai Xiaosheng and asked, "So, should we still go?"
Xiya’s friends, those nine people, were unfamiliar to their trio. Wouldn’t it be awkward if they went over rashly?
Lin Weiwei was concerned about this.
"It won’t hurt to go and take a look," Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile, "It’s a good chance to identify suitable partners. Who is suitable for cooperation and who is not. I told Xiya not to disclose our identities to them yet; we’ll just be seen as another group of their friends."
If cooperation is to be attained, it’s necessary to evaluate potential partners.
Every person is different. So people might not be suitable as partners.
No matter if those people ca alone, getting a glimpse of personal conduct and ideas might reveal the nature of their family background.
Upon hearing Bai Xiaosheng’s words, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying both nodded.
Thus, they decided to conduct a private assessnt.
The three of them quickly agreed and headed to the hotel.
That hotel was one of Ganande’s top ten, although it wasn’t primarily for business negotiations. Xiya had reserved two rooms there—one for business discussions and dinner, and the other for the entourage.
Since Bai Xiaosheng and his group were from Huaxia, Xiya arranged a Huaxia-style setup instead of a Western-style cocktail party, setting up a twenty-person round table, making it more than enough for their seventeen.
At this mont, in the room Xiya had reserved, nine people were gathered around a round table.
The entourage they brought was arranged in an adjacent room, leaving none behind here.
While savoring fine wine, these nine people engaged in conversation with each other.
Although these people were all acquainted with each other, the depth of their relationships varied.
Each one ca from a significant family, each wielding a part of the important family business.
Among them, the one most actively speaking and with the loudest voice was a white man.
If Bai Xiaosheng and his group saw this person, they would certainly be surprised.
Because this person, along with the woman sitting next to him, had been t by Bai Xiaosheng and the others before.
It was none other than Jack, and the woman beside him was Hannah.
At this mont, Jack was smiling broadly and asked the people around, "Everyone, what are your thoughts about coming here to discuss cooperation?!"
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