After Rebirth, Married to a Deadly Enemy - Chapter 31

In the Xinshi General Manager’s office, Wan Tong is reporting to Bai Xiangxing about the recent work.

 

“The new instruments and equipment are already in use, and the workers’ enthusiasm is high. Currently, the drug production exceeds the expected amount by 10%, and the first batch of drugs for the contract with Changsheng has been completed,” Wan Tong said.

 

“Then deliver the goods early. The sooner the drugs enter the market, the more advantageous it is for us,” Bai Xiangxing suggested.

 

“I’ve already had the security team deliver them yesterday,” Wan Tong replied.

 

Bai Xiangxing nodded and continued, “How is the development of new clients?”

 

“Currently, seven or eight companies have actively contacted us, but their scale is not large. I haven’t paid much attention to them, mainly dealing with companies that have a cooperative relationship with Baishi Enterprises,” Wan Tong explained.

 

Upon hearing Baishi Enterprises, Bai Xiangxing’s gaze shifted, “What about the effectiveness?”

 

“I selected the five largest cooperating companies, and I have successfully negotiated with three of them. They all have the intention to cooperate,” Wan Tong replied.

 

“Intention?” Bai Xiangxing frowned, “So, the deals haven’t been finalized yet?”

 

“Their inclination is clear, but they are hesitating. They probably want to see the reaction of our drugs in the market. Starting today, hospitals under Changsheng will begin selling our drugs to the public. I estimate that within a week, they will give us a positive response,” Wan Tong explained.

 

Bai Xiangxing nodded approvingly, “Wan Tong, you are more capable than I imagined.”

 

“It’s all thanks to the opportunities you gave me,” Wan Tong sincerely thanked Bai Xiangxing, not just for the financial support that allowed him to leave District 64 but also for the trust Bai Xiangxing placed in him. As a graduate of an ordinary university, he might still be doing odd jobs in other companies with his qualifications. However, thanks to Bai Xiangxing’s trust, he has been representing Xinshi in negotiations with major companies, sitting on an equal footing with their top executives—a height and achievement he thought would take decades to reach.

 

“I gave you the opportunity, but you also need to seize it,” Bai Xiangxing reminded.

 

“I will continue to work hard,” even if it means putting in all his effort not to betray this trust.

 

Bai Xiangxing waved for Wan Tong to leave, intending to continue working. Suddenly, a call notification flashed on his optic brain. Bai Xiangxing looked at the caller’s name, his eyes slightly deepening. Then, his gaze fell on the document Wan Tong had just handed him, and he chuckled, “Are you getting impatient so soon?”

 

Pressing the answer button, an elderly man with silver hair and a spirited demeanor appeared on the video call—the formal grandfather of Bai Xiangxing, Elder Bai.

 

“How come you thought of me?” Bai Xiangxing lazily leaned back in his chair.

 

“You seem to be doing well,” Elder Bai said.

 

“Have I disappointed you?” Bai Xiangxing smiled.

 

“After all, you’re my grandson. If you’re doing well, I’m naturally happy,” Elder Bai replied.

 

“Hmm,” Bai Xiangxing sneered, “Do we still need these hypocritical words between us?”

 

Elder Bai’s mouth remained straight. Bai Xiangxing was raised by him, and he knew his grandson’s temperament very well. The affection between them had disappeared since the decision to arrange his marriage.

 

“I have something to discuss with you. Can we meet?” Elder Bai directly asked.

 

Bai Xiangxing pondered for a moment and agreed, “Fine.”

 

The other party’s intentions were already clear in his mind; whether they meet or not wouldn’t affect his decision. However, the fact that the old man initiated contact was a sign of weakness, and just for the sake of that vulnerability, Bai Xiangxing was willing to give him face.

 

In reality, compared to the harm inflicted by Bai Cang and his son, Elder Bai’s actions had been the most significant. He was once the elder Bai admired and respected, but he could easily betray him. This had left Bai Xiangxing bewildered for a long time, unable to understand how his grandfather, who had personally guided him, could be so cold-blooded. Even after defeating the Bai family, he still couldn’t fathom it.

 

Perhaps, in Elder Bai’s heart, there was no such thing as family affection, only interests.

 

The two agreed to meet at a coffee shop in the business district. Perhaps due to it being working hours, there weren’t many people in the cafe. They found a secluded corner to sit.

 

“Meeting me, and bringing bodyguards?” Not far from where they sat, Wang Ping was present.

 

“I am an Omega now, delicate and weak. It’s necessary to pay attention to my safety when I’m out,” Bai Xiangxing knew the old man wanted him to dismiss Wang Ping, but he didn’t consider it necessary to do so.

 

“You seem to be adapting well to your Omega identity,” Bai Xiangxing, raised by Elder Bai, knew how proud this child was. The prouder someone was, the harder it was for them to accept such a change in status. Elder Bai expected Bai Xiangxing to not be completely unaffected, but the reality was that, in just two months since the gender transformation, he not only adapted to his new identity but also revived Xinshi.

 

“No choice, time is tight,” Bai Xiangxing said helplessly.

 

“What’s urgent?”

 

“Have you forgotten? When I left the Bai family, we made a bet.”

 

Elder Bai squinted his eyes, recalling what Bai Xiangxing had said when leaving: within a year, I will bankrupt Baishi Enterprises.

 

“At that time, did you already have the formula for the new drug in your hands?” Elder Bai asked.

 

Bai Xiangxing raised an eyebrow, “What if I did?”

 

“You didn’t. You should have had clues about the formula at that time, but it couldn’t be confirmed. If you had, you would have used it as leverage when negotiating with me,” instead of obediently following his arrangements for an arranged marriage.

 

Bai Xiangxing didn’t deny it; Elder Bai guessed correctly. If it were the previous life, he would have had the formula by now and would have used it as leverage. Unfortunately, now he was reborn.

 

“Let’s get straight to the point,” Bai Xiangxing suddenly lost patience. His determination to bankrupt Baishi Enterprises wasn’t as strong as in his previous life, but the betrayal by Bai Cang’s father-son duo and Elder Bai’s abandonment had not changed despite his rebirth. Destroying Baishi was not about obsession but revenge.

 

“I want to collaborate with Xinshi,” Elder Bai stated directly.

 

Bai Xiangxing wasn’t surprised by his grandfather’s words. “What, did you receive information that several major clients of Baishi are planning to collaborate with Xinshi?”

 

Even though Wan Tong’s actions were discreet, with Elder Bai’s network, it was impossible for him not to know. Moreover, Bai Xiangxing had no intention of hiding it.

 

“And the message you sent to the bank.”

 

Bai Xiangxing chuckled, “It seems Bai Xiangqing’s attempt to secure a loan from the bank was unsuccessful. I just casually mentioned it, didn’t expect Manager Yang to be so cautious.”

 

“Although the new drug you’ve developed has a good market situation, it’s just one type of medication and may not have a widespread impact on the market. I believe you wouldn’t want Xinshi to only focus on pharmaceuticals,” Elder Bai affirmed. “We can collaborate, exchange resources. The industries Baishi Enterprises is involved in don’t need me to introduce, and with Baishi’s assistance, Xinshi can progress faster.”

 

“Do you have such confidence that I would agree?” Bai Xiangxing couldn’t help but ask, observing the elder’s determined demeanor.

 

“You are someone I’ve nurtured,” Elder Bai said. “Do you remember what I told you on your first day at the company?”

 

“There are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests,” Bai Xiangxing replied.

 

“Confronting Baishi directly won’t bring you greater benefits, but cooperation can lead to mutual success,” Elder Bai explained.

 

“You’re right. If it were any other company, I would choose cooperation. However, not with Baishi,” Bai Xiangxing, smiling, responded under the elder’s suddenly sharp gaze. “I am young, full of vigor, not as rational as you, old man. When wronged, I must seek revenge.”

 

“I can offer you concessions.”

 

“But only by completely bankrupting Baishi, will you feel distressed, right?” Elder Bai understood him, and he understood Elder Bai.

 

“Is it absolutely necessary?”

 

“It is.”

 

“Do other high-level executives at Xinshi know about these matters? As far as I know, you only control thirty percent of Xinshi’s shares,” Elder Bai hinted, suggesting that if negotiations with Bai Xiangxing didn’t go well, he wouldn’t mind approaching other shareholders of Xinshi.

 

Bai Xiangxing naturally picked up on the undertone of Elder Bai. If it were someone else, Bai Xiangxing might have to consider the board of directors, as shareholders prioritize their interests, indifferent to personal grievances. Elder Bai, thinking others were the same, encountered the Shizhen family.

 

The Shizhen family was quite naive.

 

“Do you need me to provide you with the contact information of other shareholders?” Bai Xiangxing asked.

 

Elder Bai frowned.

 

“Never mind, I’ll just ask them directly and save you some time.” With that, Bai Xiangxing dialed Shizhen’s number right in front of Elder Bai. After a while, the call was answered, and in the video, Shizhen was wearing black armor, seemingly in training, with a slightly flushed face and a layer of sweat on his forehead.

 

“Xing Shao, save me~~”

 

A cry for help came from the video. Bai Xiangxing was about to see who it was when Shizhen, without looking back, threw a punch. A person who had just gotten up, showing only half of his head, was directly knocked out of the frame.

 

“You’re asking for trouble.”

 

“Check if he’s still alive?”

 

“Serves him right.”

 

The video was chaotic, seemingly with quite a few people. Shizhen, facing the camera, said, “Wait a moment,” and then moved away. After a while, he came to a quiet corner. “You can speak now.”

 

Bai Xiangxing didn’t turn the video camera towards Elder Bai. From the video, Shizhen could only see Bai Xiangxing alone.

 

“Did I disturb you?” Bai Xiangxing asked.

 

　　”No,” Shizhen shook his head. “Is there something you need?”

 

“There’s something I’d like to seek your opinion on,” Bai Xiangxing glanced at the elderly man across, then asked in a low voice, “The president of Baishi Enterprises came to me for collaboration. If Xinshi collaborates with Baishi Enterprises, exchanging resources, in the short term, Xinshi will gain tremendous benefits, possibly restoring it to its former glory within a few years. Cooperation seems to have all advantages and no harm. But… I don’t want to agree,” Bai Xiangxing smiled. “However, Xinshi is not mine alone, so I came to ask for your opinion.”

 

Isn’t the president of Baishi Enterprises Elder Bai?

 

Bai Xiangxing disliked Bai Cang and his son, and that was beyond doubt. However, Shizhen was not very familiar with Elder Bai because in his impression, Bai Xiangxing admired his grandfather.

 

Shizhen remained silent for a long time, and for Elder Bai, this was silent support. A triumphant smile even appeared at the corner of his mouth.

 

Fortunately, Shizhen didn’t stay lost for too long and quickly came to his senses. “You are now in charge of Xinshi. Whatever you decide, it’s up to you.”

 

The smile on Elder Bai’s face froze.

 

“Don’t you want to ask the other shareholders?” Bai Xiangxing reminded.

 

“No need,” Shizhen said. Seeing that Bai Xiangxing’s gaze kept shifting to the opposite table while speaking, Shizhen guessed that Elder Bai might be sitting there. Giving face, he repeated, “I’ve said it before, Xinshi is entrusted to you, indicating our trust in you. Regardless of your decision, we will support it unconditionally. Moreover, I believe that even without cooperating with Baishi, with your ability, Xinshi can return to its peak.”

 

Bai Xiangxing was satisfied. He looked across and said, “Grandfather, do you want to try convincing him on the spot?”

 

Elder Bai snorted heavily, his face cold, and he left in a huff.

 

“Tsk tsk, look at how you’ve upset him,” Bai Xiangxing gloated.

 

“Are you really going to bankrupt Baishi?” Shizhen asked.

 

“What, are you having second thoughts?” Bai Xiangxing frowned.

 

“No, it’s just that your efforts are also invested there,” Shizhen remembered that in their senior year of high school, when choosing a university, Bai Xiangxing, as a rare S-level Alpha, could have been recommended to a military academy with him. An S-level Alpha’s development in the military would be excellent. However, without thinking, Bai Xiangxing declined the recommendation and chose to enter the Capital University’s finance department through the Alliance’s unified examination, aiming to take over Baishi Enterprises in the future.

 

“I must make Baishi Enterprises the number one in the Alliance in the future.”

 

A place that had such expectations, did he really want to destroy it with his own hands?

 

Bai Xiangxing didn’t expect Shizhen to say such words. Did Baishi Enterprises contain his efforts? Of course, it did. He had started interning at Baishi Group in his freshman year. During his university years, he had created hundreds of business proposals. Even now, his shadow lingered in Baishi Enterprises. But now…

 

“My current efforts are invested in Xinshi,” Bai Xiangxing answered Shizhen.

 

Shizhen nodded without saying more.

 

“Oh, by the way, who was shouting for help just now?” Bai Xiangxing suddenly remembered the cry for help when the call was first connected. “I think I heard that person calling my name.”

 

“No one shouted for you; you must have heard wrong,” Shizhen’s expression stiffened slightly.

 

“Is that so?” Bai Xiangxing doubted.

 

“He didn’t call you. I was sparring with Liang Chen just now. He couldn’t beat me, so he begged for mercy,” Shizhen began to alter the script.

 

“I see.” Bai Xiangxing didn’t suspect him. “With your combat strength, how dare he challenge you?”

 

Shizhen’s eyes lit up slightly. “He got a new set of battle armor and wanted to test its power.”

 

Bai Xiangxing naturally knew about the new battle armor; he had bought it for Liang Chen a few days ago. Speaking of which, Bai Xiangxing noticed that Shizhen seemed to be wearing battle armor now. “Is this your battle armor?”

 

“Yes.” Shizhen nodded reservedly, at the same time subtly adjusting the angle of the video to reveal the mottled traces on the armor.

 

“It suits you very well,” Bai Xiangxing praised. Shizhen’s aura matched the steady black color perfectly, and the mottled marks on the armor were like dazzling military honors.

 

Shizhen: …

 

Is that all you’re going to say?

 

“Don’t let me keep you. I need to get back to the company. Goodbye.” With that, Bai Xiangxing hung up the video call.

 

After ending the call, Shizhen walked back to the training ground with large strides and stood directly in front of Liang Chen.

 

Liang Chen trembled as he called out, “Lea… Leader?”

 

“Get up. Let’s spar,” Shizhen said coldly.

 

Liang Chen immediately lay on the ground in a big-character pose. “I admit defeat.”

 

“Get up,” Shizhen said.

 

“Captain, I was wrong. Please spare me.”

 

“The armor’s strength hasn’t been tested yet. Today, I’ll help you test it thoroughly.”

 

“Xingshao, save me! The boss has been testing me for three days in a row, sob, sob, sob~”