Return of the Immortal Emperor Daddy-Chapter 177: The Sage

Qin Yujie really didn’t think much of his mother’s idea. Qin Zhengxin felt the same way.

Qin Yujie, in particular, was fiddling with his phone and had just brought the matter up in a WeChat group. In the group, someone with the WeChat name ’Heibai Zi’ replied, "A foolish woman’s view!"

"You two are useless, father and son alike!" Ye Lan was furious. Pointing at Qin Zhengxin and Qin Yujie, who was absorbed in his phone, she began to berate them. "Look at Qin Yuhan’s family and how prestigious they are now. Then look at us! The gap is enormous. Let me tell you, this time you must listen to me. The saying goes that a gentleman can be taken advantage of through reason. Qin Yuhan is actually cold on the outside but warm on the inside; she won’t be too ruthless. As for Wu Tian, what can he possibly say as long as Qin Yuhan doesn’t object? By the time our company is up and running, it’ll be too late for him to say anything."

The man was supposed to be the head of the family, but in this household, Ye Lan’s words were law—especially when she was angry.

"We understand," Qin Zhengxin replied meekly.

Qin Yujie wanted to object, but another message from Heibai Zi appeared in the chat group. "Just do as the foolish woman says. Don’t worry. Even if it leads to a dead end, as long as I’m here, there will be a way out."

Who on earth was this Heibai Zi? Qin Yujie had no idea. He was an avid watcher of livestreams, and this was a group for a streamer he followed. That was how he had met Heibai Zi.

Heibai Zi’s predictions were incredibly accurate. He could guess a streamer’s income a day in advance and state the weather of any city. Many people in the group sought his advice. When he was free, he would offer them strategies, all of which turned out to be successful. The group members called him a sage, comparing him to the likes of Liu Bowen, Zhuge Liang, and Guan Zhong.

With Heibai Zi’s reply, Qin Yujie felt he had no choice but to comply.

Ye Lan and her family didn’t hesitate for long. They immediately set out for Xia Qian’s Herbal Company. On the way, Qin Zhengxin kept devising schemes to obtain the Herbal Essence formula, but Ye Lan rejected every one of them. The tactic Ye Lan wanted to use was simple: Wu Tian had married a Qin, which made Xia Qian an outsider.

Upon arriving at the Herbal Company, Ye Lan immediately announced their "Qin Family" identity. Because of Wu Tian, Xia Qian was very sensitive to the name "Qin Family." She promptly had someone lead Ye Lan’s family to her office.

As they walked, Ye Lan’s family took in the sight of the employees, the company’s decor, and the bustling scene of people coming and going. Ye Lan couldn’t help but laugh. "Husband, son, do you see this? If we had the formula, our company could be just like this."

Qin Zhengxin still felt this was a bit of a long shot.

But upon hearing Ye Lan’s words, Qin Yujie’s eyes began to gleam. He was swept up in the vision, puffing out his chest as if he were already the CEO.

Qin Yujie had always believed he was destined for great things but was just lacking an opportunity. Now, that opportunity had arrived. He didn’t have much faith in his mother, Ye Lan. Even if they succeeded, he knew he wouldn’t be the one made CEO. His mother had all the ambition of Wu Zetian but none of her wisdom. Qin Yujie was putting his faith in Heibai Zi from the WeChat group.

When they finally entered Xia Qian’s office, they acted as if they owned the place. Before Xia Qian could say a word, Ye Lan, Qin Zhengxin, and Qin Yujie walked right over to the sofa and sat down.

Ye Lan poured herself a cup of tea, took a sip, and remarked, "This tea isn’t very good. I prefer Tieguanyin."

Xia Qian’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Qin Yujie glanced at his phone, where Heibai Zi had just told him what to do. Following the instructions, he immediately crossed his legs, looked at the blank walls, and shook his head. "I think you need to hang some art. A few of Tang Bohu’s portraits of ladies would be an improvement."

Xia Qian’s expression turned icy. She looked at the family and said coolly, "May I ask what brings you here? I’m very busy. If you have something to say, please say it. If not..."

Before she could finish, Ye Lan cried out, "Did you hear that? She’s trying to kick us out!"

Qin Yujie grunted in agreement. "President Xia, we’re here for the Herbal Essence formula. Just hand it over."

"On what grounds?" Xia Qian replied coolly. Though a woman, she had a powerful presence. She was no ordinary person; she was the CEO of a multinational corporation who had become a tycoon through her own abilities. She paid people like Qin Yujie no mind. From his words and posturing, she could tell he was nothing but a degenerate wastrel. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

What she didn’t know was that her own thoughts, and even Ye Lan’s words, had already appeared in the WeChat group on Qin Yujie’s phone. They were messages from Heibai Zi, accurate to the very word. It was nothing short of miraculous. This only made Qin Yujie see Heibai Zi as even more of a godlike figure.

"Hand it over," Ye Lan demanded.

"That’s for Wu Tian to decide," Xia Qian stated. If Wu Tian told her to hand it over, she would obey without question. But if he didn’t... Hah.

Xia Qian immediately took out her phone and dialed Wu Tian’s number.

Ye Lan’s expression changed. She couldn’t believe Xia Qian actually dared to bring this up with Wu Tian. Normally, mentioning such a thing would damage their relationship. How could she be so bold? What Ye Lan had failed to anticipate was Xia Qian’s feelings for Wu Tian. Xia Qian wanted to know what Wu Tian truly thought of her—what her place was in his heart.

"Is something wrong?" Wu Tian answered. He was with the little one, eating Longjing roast duck.

"Some people from the Qin Family are here asking for the Herbal Essence formula," Xia Qian said, getting straight to the point.

"The Qin Family?" Wu Tian said, unaware of the details. "Other than Yuhan, tell the rest of them to get lost." The Qin Family... he only cared about Qin Yuhan. As for the others? Trying to get the formula from Xia Qian without even asking him? They didn’t deserve any courtesy.

"Did you hear that? It was on speaker. You can get lost now," Xia Qian said, looking coldly at Ye Lan’s family. "If you don’t leave, I’m calling security."

Ye Lan and Qin Zhengxin’s faces went pale. They felt Xia Qian was being far too ruthless.

Only Qin Yujie remained unfazed. He looked from Xia Qian to the chat history on his phone. Everything was unfolding exactly as Heibai Zi had predicted.

"Mom, Dad, let’s go," Qin Yujie said with a smile.

Seeing their son looking so happy, Ye Lan and Qin Zhengxin frowned. Has our son gone mad? they wondered.

"Son, don’t scare your mother," Ye Lan said, trying to reassure him. "I promise, I’ll get you a company."

"Your father will help you too. Don’t lose heart," Qin Zhengxin added.

Qin Yujie just smiled and left with his parents.

Xia Qian remained where she was, frowning slightly. Qin Yujie’s reaction was a bit... strange.

「After leaving the Herbal Company」

As they walked, Qin Yujie was still looking at his phone. He must have seen a new message from Heibai Zi, because he suddenly burst out laughing. "Dad, Mom," he announced, "we’re starting our company right now."

Qin Zhengxin and Ye Lan were stunned, completely baffled as to why their son would say such a thing at a time like this.