Looking at the eager expressions of everyone, Bai Yunfei shook his head. The crowd’s faces immediately changed upon hearing.
In their eyes, the key person developing the Bai Group’s Southern operations wasn’t Bai Yunfei, but his third uncle who had risen to the top ranks of the Huadu Management Association.
Early on, this third uncle was not highly regarded and later, in a fit of rage, went to the South to develop.
Over the decades, she not only integrated herself as an outsider into the core of Huadu but also rose to the high position of vice-chairman.
This ability and opportunity spoke volumes.
Third Uncle was a capable man, with a general’s demeanor. Under his protection, they had every chance to thrive again.
However, they didn’t expect that Third Uncle would abandon them now.
In this time of crisis, if Third Uncle didn’t help, what right did they have to counterattack?
Even more frightening, what if Third Uncle not only didn’t help but turned to the Zhang Family’s camp and fought against them?
With their current capabilities, they wouldn’t even have the chance to take a breath, let alone counter.
"That bastard Zhang Songqiao, it must be his trick."
A middle-aged man roared.
He was a core member brought by Bai Yunfei to manage the human resources department. He originally belonged to the mid-to-high ranks of the Northern family. He believed in Bai Yunfei’s potential and came to help him.
But now... it seemed everything was gone.
It wasn’t that Bai Yunfei performed poorly, but the enemy was too strong, giving them no time to develop.
Otherwise, with their capabilities, they could have held on for a while.
Zhang Songqiao’s move was quick and ruthless, giving them no chance.
The Bai Group had just been established in the South, each department manned by their people, but the actual workers needed a Southern faction background.
Zhang Qingxian was invited under this premise.
They paid a significant price to invite Zhang Qingxian and promised a high compensation. If no stability was achieved, he could get up to 20 million in compensation after three years.
Twenty million, a figure unimaginable for 99.9% of people.
This amount could guarantee a life’s comfort, luxury cars, mansions, living like an elite.
Originally, Zhang Qingxian was just a mid-level finance talent, earning no more than two hundred thousand a year!
But compared to the salary, the 20 million compensation was worth 15 to 20 years of his work.
The Bai Group in the South didn’t treat him badly, yet he betrayed them, delivering a heavy blow to Bai Yunfei.
The evidence he submitted, many data outsiders had no idea if they were real.
Though Bai Yunfei could guarantee he never missed a tax payment, what if someone was embezzling or playing dirty tricks?
Thinking about the fallout from this incident, even an old hand like Bai Yunfei couldn’t help but feel a chill.
Zhou Ya’s mother, Zhou Qilan, also felt helpless.
She didn’t know how to persuade or comfort Bai Yunfei.
She wasn’t a local in Huadu. Although influential in the South, Yunzhou and Huadu were different.
Yunzhou was among the first cities to open up, while Huadu had a thousand-year history.
Yunzhou had almost no die-hards or traditionalists, but Huadu was different.
Huadu thrived for a millennium, maintaining stability partly due to its geographic advantage and partly due to the long-established families.
The families had intertwined themselves with Huadu, with no distinction among them.
The Bai Family dealing with a Zhang Family was no issue, but behind the Zhang Family stood countless local families.
In this matter, even if the Zhang Family did nothing, the families would unite to drive out the Bai Family.
The weaker the Zhang Family appeared in this struggle, the easier it was to stand invincible.
The families could tolerate a weak newcomer but not a strong one taking over.
To divide the meat, there must be meat to share.
After a millennium of development, Huadu had no extra meat. To eat the meat meant a family needed to be killed for it.
In such circumstances, which family would sacrifice themselves?
Realizing this, Bai Yunfei’s face turned grim.
He discovered a fatal error.
He focused only on competing with the Zhang Family, forgetting to win over the families.
The Zhang Family hid behind, appearing weak so the families forgot one thing.
Meat could be divided from other families, including the Zhang Family.
But now, it was too late.
"Find Lin Beichen. This began because of him. The competition at Mingzhu Port initially had nothing to do with us.
Now the Bai Family is at a dead end. Only Lin Beichen can save us."
An old mother said in fear.
Those in this courtyard were key people around Bai Yunfei.
They knew Lin Beichen’s identity.
In ordinary business competition, they wouldn’t dare involve Lin Beichen.
But at such a critical moment, if they didn’t invite him, they might truly be doomed.
Everyone felt a slight lift in their spirits, their hearts a bit more excited.
How could they have forgotten Lin Beichen?
In the Imperial Capital, they had all heard tales of Lin Beichen.
Especially recently, with Celestial Gate gradually opening, some information was no longer secret.
Lin Beichen’s identity, and his deeds, became known to those who were observant.
His control extended to Zhongcheng Management and Medicine Immortal Pavilion, with official support.
As long as Lin Beichen intervened, the issue would surely be resolved.
Beside Bai Yunfei sat a young girl.
She was Bai Yunfei’s most beloved younger cousin.
Two years ago, she left the country in a fit of anger due to family disagreements.
In those two years abroad, her rebelliousness grew. If not for her brother’s personal summons, she wouldn’t have returned.
After returning, Bai Yunfei frequently mentioned Lin Beichen’s great deeds, asking her how she felt about them.
How could she feel?
The girl, precocious as she was, realized Bai Yunfei wanted to matchmake her with Lin Beichen.
This realization made the girl furious.
She was doing well abroad, but her cousin brought her back just to pair her with a man she had never met?
How was this any different from the old family conservatives?
For her benefit?
Even the old men claimed their actions were for her, but it was all for their selfish reasons.
But hearing the conversation, she realized a fact.
If anyone could save the Bai Group now, it would be Lin Beichen.
"Though my cousin always tried to set us up, this man’s abilities were significant. Would he really be interested in me?
I heard he’s not only a martial arts master but also skilled in research. If he can save my cousin from this crisis, it shows his character isn’t bad after all. My cousin may be annoying, but his intentions for me are sincere, not just for a strategic marriage."
The girl thought silently, a slight smile appearing on her lips.
Bai Yunfei quietly looked at everyone, a wry smile flashing across his face.
He never thought that after all his efforts, he would still have to rely on Lin Beichen.
Everyone looked at Bai Yunfei, urging him to call without delay.
Besides him, Zhou Qilan’s beautiful eyes showed a hint of surprise.
She knew the name Lin Beichen mostly from her daughter’s stories.
In those stories, Lin Beichen was an exemplary student, but that was the extent of it.
Could he really save Bai Yunfei?
As everyone pondered, Bai Yunfei made several calls but none were picked up.
For a moment, their faces turned pale.
Why wasn’t Lin Beichen answering?
Everyone’s newly relaxed hearts suddenly tightened again.