After a brief rest, Bai Yushu spoke concisely to comfort them a few more times.
With his complexion regaining some color, he said with an irrefutable tone, "Uncle Han, you will return to Yuheng Group. You have seen my situation. Perhaps one day an accident will happen. I let Xiao Yu follow you for over ten years, but I didn't fulfill my duties as a father at all. I thought... hehe... I didn't expect our meeting to be under such circumstances."
The young man remained silent, unsure how to respond.
Han Xiu let out a deep breath and, without excessive affectation, directly said, "Chairman Bai, please rest assured, I will take good care of Xiao Yu."
Bai Yushu nodded.
"With you here, I am naturally at ease with the group's internal affairs."
"But ever since my elder brother left, external forces have been coveting our Bai family. For years, I have kept them in check, supporting a large number of top beast-taming masters, which has allowed the Bai family's industries to develop in an orderly fashion."
"But what happens after I'm gone?"
Bai Yushu smiled helplessly.
He felt a sense of a hero at a loss for what to do.
Han Xiu pursed his lips and smiled, offering comfort, "Chairman Bai, I have had dealings with some prominent families over the years. I had established a connection with an elder from the Chu family. I originally planned to visit Elder Chu in Tianhang City last year, but it was said that Elder Chu was not at home, so the trip was postponed. I recently learned that Elder Chu has returned and was planning to go to Tianhang City."
Bai Yushu smiled slightly.
"If we can form an alliance of interests with the Chu family, then we can truly be at peace." He paused and shook his head with a bitter smile.
"But my elder brother was naturally wild in his youth. Relying on the fact that he became one of the Ten Elders at a young age, it is said that he even fought with Elder Chu, vowing that he and Chu Huainan would never make peace. I don't know if Elder Chu remembers the grudge."
Han Xiu was stunned.
This was the first time he had heard of such a matter. If it were true...
Han Xiu's expression suddenly became somewhat unsightly.
"Alright, let's not talk about this for now," Bai Yushu sighed.
"I haven't told the other senior executives of the group about Yu'er's identity yet. Today, I have summoned all the senior executives of the group... it will be announced at the banquet tonight."
After a while, Secretary Han knocked on the door, and after getting permission, entered the room. "Chairman Bai, they have all arrived."
"Mm," Bai Yushu nodded, then turned to the young man and said, "You will accompany me down to meet the senior executives of the group."
The young man and Bai Yushu went downstairs together.
Among the group's senior executives, the young man saw a familiar face – the male companion of the woman in the red dress he had encountered outside the company entrance that morning. The man seemed to recognize the young man, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Upon learning of the young man's identity, this surprise was infinitely magnified.
Perhaps remembering what Han Xiu had said earlier, the man's expression became somewhat subtle.
There were not many, but just over a dozen, senior executives in Yuheng Group. Some general managers from branch offices in other base cities were unable to attend due to the distance.
In fact, before their arrival, some of those present had already vaguely heard rumors, so they were not entirely surprised.
The young man's sudden presence elicited smiles from these individuals, with no other emotions visible. They all applauded, appearing to welcome the young man.
Although the young man had never experienced such a scene, he did not feel awkward in front of these people, listening intently as Bai Yushu introduced them.
He was somewhat introverted, but this did not signify weakness. On the contrary, he was a person of great fortitude, perhaps an innate trait.
Otherwise, how could he have reached the strength of a top beast tamer at just 16 years old!
When Bai Xingyu was just born, Bai Yushu had arranged for Han Xiu to take him to the countryside. He should have had a happy childhood and grown up in a wealthy family.
However, the year of his birth, the family experienced a major change. His elder brother, Bai Yuheng, the pillar of the family, mysteriously disappeared. His father, Bai Yushu, was forced to take over as the Chairman of Yuheng Group.
With external forces looming, at this critical juncture, a newborn infant was undoubtedly a burden for Bai Yushu. If he were to be used as a bargaining chip by someone, the vast Yuheng Group would collapse in an instant.
Therefore, Bai Yushu resolutely had Han Xiu take the infant Bai Xingyu far away.
He had intended to bring Bai Xingyu back when he grew up.
But fate had other plans. Bai Yushu's deteriorating health likely wouldn't allow him to last that long.
Although the young man had not seen much of the world, having grown up in the common folk, he understood human relationships.
He saw through the true emotions of these people, but he did not reveal it, quietly watching everyone's performance. When they were talking earlier, he heard Bai Yushu say that there were some opponents to him within the group, but they had all been eliminated in the past two years and replaced by his confidantes.
Bai Yushu did not hide anything when explaining these matters.
Bai Yushu told the young man these things hoping he would be mentally prepared. The world had changed. You can be compassionate, but you must possess thunderous methods.
Finally, they all attended the banquet together. The feast was filled with clinking glasses, but each person harbored their own intentions.
These executives were all shrewd individuals. How could they not see that Bai Yushu was entrusting his legacy and abdicating? Earlier, they had heard rumors that the titan who had built the group from scratch was seriously ill, and now it appeared that the rumors were not false but true.
As for some of Bai Yushu's confidantes, they were even more worried, having lost their appetite.
If Yuheng Group were truly handed over to this young man, could this vast business empire still survive?
After the banquet dispersed.
The room was once again left with only Bai Yushu, Bai Xingyu, and Han Xiu.
Bai Yushu, having had some red wine, was slightly tipsy.
"Uncle Han, I will be going to Fenghe Town tomorrow. Secretary Han will accompany you to get acquainted with the group's current basic situation."
Han Xiu nodded.
But he quickly thought of something.
"Fenghe Town? I heard that there is an ancient ruin appearing there now, and it's crowded with people."
"You're going there?..."