Speaking of this, he looked at Lu Tiandao and Zhang Qinglin, saying, "This ti, not everyone needs to go. Just Lu and Zhang co with to et Bai Xiaosheng, the others can take a break."
This suggestion didn’t et with any objection from Lu Tiandao and Zhang Qinglin, and the other four executives kept silent, giving so face to Jia Chengshan.
However, Jia Chengshan noticed the varied expressions among the group, likely indicating differing thoughts.
This isn’t a good sign; it ans his prestige is waning, and the group isn’t unified anymore!
"It seems, the small alliance I’ve ford won’t last long!" Jia Chengshan kept a calm exterior, but inside he was anxious, "It’s all because of Bai Xiaosheng’s appearance, and his performance has shaken the stance of our group. Whether intentional or not, that young man is truly formidable! No wonder he can navigate all sides, even gaining the submission of soone like Lu Yun. I... underestimated him!"
This conversation in the car didn’t last long, and soon the group fell silent again.
When they arrived at their lodgings, getting out of the car, Jia Chengshan hurriedly led Lu Tiandao and Zhang Qinglin straight to the courtyard where Bai Xiaosheng and his team were staying.
As it turned out, they found only an assistant nad Lin Weiwei there; Bai Xiaosheng was out visiting friends, with no set ti for returning.
Jia Chengshan and the others had no choice but to leave.
By past ten in the evening, thinking Bai Xiaosheng should be back, they returned again.
And once more, they found nothing.
The assistant Lin Weiwei told them Bai Xiaosheng might co back tonight, or he might not.
Disappointed, Jia Chengshan and his companions left again.
Repeated attempts to find Bai Xiaosheng too frequently were inappropriate; it would make them seem overly eager for the collaboration, giving the other side leverage. That’s not a wise negotiation strategy.
Moreover, going again would an heading over at eleven or twelve at night, which isn’t suitable timing for discussions.
On the way back, Jia Chengshan could feel that both Lu Tiandao and Zhang Qinglin were sowhat downcast.
It’s understandable; didn’t the ancients say that sotis you must "seize the mont," otherwise "try again you may falter, and thrice you may exhaust"? Despite being figures like Lu Tiandao and Zhang Qinglin, they’re still only human, subject to emotional currents.
Could this be Bai Xiaosheng’s strategy, anticipating that we’d seek him for negotiations today?!
At this thought, Jia Chengshan felt a chill down his spine.
Could Bai Xiaosheng’s grasp of situations and psychology truly be this frightening?
"Gentlen, don’t be disheartened; this might be Bai Xiaosheng’s intentional move," Jia Chengshan said, warning Lu Tiandao and Zhang Qinglin, sharing his thoughts with them.
Lu Tiandao and Zhang Qinglin, both sharp-minded, imdiately understood, nodding their heads, adjusting their moods.
"Can’t et him today and can’t talk, so what? There’s always tomorrow; waiting another night isn’t a big deal," Jia Chengshan reassured them.
"We understand that, but how should we explain it to those four? Will they get agitated?" Lu Tiandao muttered, "We can’t guarantee that!"
Not having those people with them was both an advantage and a disadvantage.
In the absence of full information, individuals might harbor various speculations.
Zhang Qinglin said, "We can only go back and explain to them more."
But over-explaining could lead to wild guesses and unnecessary suspicions.
In summary, it is a troubleso issue.
What these three would say when they returned, we won’t ntion for now.
In any case, that night, everyone involved with Jia Chengshan was in a rather bad mood.
The night passed without further incident.
By early next morning, Jia Chengshan had already sent soone to keep an eye out, so they could head over as soon as Bai Xiaosheng returned.
Truth is, whether Bai Xiaosheng was there or not, or if he had returned, they weren’t sure since barging into soone’s room to check wasn’t an option. If he was deliberately avoiding them, all they could do was wait outside.
By around nine in the morning, there was still no news back from the person Jia Chengshan had stationed there.
Jia Chengshan then had soone call for Lu Tiandao, Zhang Qinglin, and others to discuss the whole matter.
Before those people arrived, Jia Chengshan’s personal assistant rushed over in a flurry, almost stumbling.
Sothing had happened!
Upon hearing the assistant’s report, Jia Chengshan stood up suddenly, his eyes wide with shock.
A short while ago, the Tengyun Group’s Lu Yun held a press conference, announcing several major strategic plans which would, directly or indirectly, impact the Jia Group’s business!
For a long ti, Lu Yun had no "leisure" to counter the Jia Group. This ti, he took action, suddenly and without warning!
"How can this be!" Jia Chengshan was genuinely incredulous upon hearing the news.
Though he’d been wary and sowhat prepared for Lu Yun’s counterattack, he never imagined Lu Yun would free his hands specifically to take on the Jia Family so forcefully that it would severely impact their business.
Soon after, Jia Chengshan received a call from ho, bringing more details.
The Jia Family was full of capable people; Jia Chengshan’s brothers, currently managing affairs at ho, had taken asures to stabilize the situation, so it hadn’t beco too dire yet.
After issuing more instructions, Jia Chengshan felt slightly relieved.
Just as Jia Chengshan finished the call, hurried footsteps approached from outside; from the sound, it wasn’t just one person coming.
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