The system only arrives when you're old? Then let's create a super-rich family!

The moment Duanmu Hong finished speaking, the air in the hall froze completely.

The oppressive air currents made people feel suffocated. No one spoke; only the soft gurgling of the fountain in the square amplified infinitely in everyone's ears.

Everyone in the room froze, their eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

They had only just digested the terrifying size of the Xie family and barely accepted the near-death situation of the Qin family facing the Xie family; but no one expected that the Xie family was directly tied to the two top ancient families, Wang and Bai.

The three giants have formed an alliance.

With 130 trillion in publicly disclosed assets, a heritage rooted in the Dragon Kingdom for over two thousand years, and a vast network of connections spanning all sectors.

For forces of this caliber to band together, to say they could roam freely within the Dragon Kingdom would be an understatement.

Qin Mao's Adam's apple bobbed violently, and he gripped the sofa armrests tightly with both hands.

Zhou Hongyi's pupils widened and his mouth slightly opened.

Qin Ziyang frowned, a sense of powerlessness and oppression welling up in his heart.

Previously, everyone still harbored a sliver of hope.

Even if we can't defeat the Wang and Xie families, what if something unexpected happens?

What if the Wang family is unwilling to get involved in the conflict?

But now that the Bai family has entered the game, all hopes have been completely dashed.

There are no unforeseen circumstances, no variables.

With the three families forming an alliance, how can the Qin family, whose foundation is not yet stable and whose business empire has not yet been expanded, possibly compete?

The Qin family had absolutely no chance of winning.

Even Qin Zihao, who had been confident and certain that the Qin family had a trump card, suddenly froze on his face with a confident smile.

The curve of his lips froze, and a clear look of astonishment and panic flashed in his eyes.

He guessed that his grandfather had connections at the highest levels and that the Qin family could stand up to the Xie family.

However, no one could have predicted that the Xie family would form a marriage alliance with the two powerful families of Wang and Bai.

At this moment, the solid foundation in his heart cracked, and for the first time, he felt intense confusion and wavering.

Grandpa...can the Qin family win this time?

The smile on Zhou Erniu's face had long since disappeared, and he had even dropped the milk tea in his hand, which showed just how shocked he was by this event.

He unconditionally trusted Qin Zihao and the Qin family, but the oppressive feeling of the three top families joining forces completely shattered all his confidence in the Qin family.

Qin Mao sat there in a daze, staring blankly at the ground, unable to utter a word for a long time.

He was already shocked when he heard about the Xie family's 30 trillion yuan fortune. Now that the three giants are on par, he has come to realize the insurmountable gap between different social circles.

Everyone was overwhelmed by the deadly trap laid out by Duanmu Hong.

Duanmu Hong took in everyone's expressions, a knowing look flashing in his eyes.

Seeing that the desired effect had been achieved, he coughed lightly twice, adopted a friendly demeanor, and said:

"Young Master Qin, there's no need to panic too much. Human effort can help; the Qin family isn't doomed."

"I saved the life of the Xie family patriarch in my younger days. This favor can save the Qin family from its current predicament."

"At the Wang family's birthday banquet next month, I will personally step in to mediate. Your Qin family will publicly lower your stance and prepare generous gifts to apologize. On the Wang family's joyous occasion, which is meant to be auspicious and successful, the Xie family, out of consideration for my personal relationship and the Wang family's reputation, will definitely not continue to make things difficult for the Qin family."

"At that time, all disputes will be wiped clean, and the storm will be completely over. This is currently the only way for the Qin family to survive."

These words were like a lifeline for a drowning person.

Qin Zihao suddenly looked up, the panic in his eyes subsided, and a glimmer of light appeared in his pupils.

He fully accepted the plan in his heart.

He could accept this proposal.

Just as he was about to thank Duanmu Hong, his phone suddenly rang.

The melodious ringing of the bell seemed abrupt in the quiet hall, interrupting Qin Zihao's words of thanks.

Qin Zihao glanced at the caller ID; it was Qin Zheng calling.

He pressed the answer button: Grandpa!

On the other end of the phone, in a top-tier five-star presidential suite in Beijing.

Qin Zheng sat in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, with a live feed of the entire Qin family living room projected onto a screen in front of him.

He watched the entire confrontation from beginning to end, and seeing his eldest grandson being intimidated and shaken by Duanmu Hong's theory of social circles, he sighed helplessly.

Originally, he planned to let his eldest grandson handle it on his own, but now it seems that he still needs to intervene.

Qin Zheng's voice carried a hint of mockery and amusement:

"My eldest grandson, I've only been away from Jiangnan for a day. How can you be so easily overwhelmed by this little trouble?"

A single joke struck a chord with Qin Zihao, revealing all his grievances and helplessness.

Qin Zihao looked troubled, and his voice was clearly bitter.

"Grandpa, the wind and waves are too big."

"The Xie family has the Wang family behind them, and the Bai family is also allied with them. What can we use to fight back?"

He saw no chance of winning, and naturally felt utterly hopeless.

Faced with his grandchildren's despair, Qin Zheng's tone remained unchanged, still domineering:

"What Wang family, what Bai family?"

"You forgot? Grandpa said he'd bring that aloof girl from the Bai family back as your wife."

"Besides, hasn't Ziyang been entangled with that little girl from the Wang family these past few days?"

Qin Zheng spoke casually, as if he were chatting about everyday matters, arranging his grandson's marriage at random.

"Those two girls are beautiful, a perfect match for you and Ziyang. You two brothers can each have one. You marry the Bai family's proud daughter, and Ziyang marries the Wang family's direct descendant. What's the big deal? Look at you, so worried and fearful, you have no guts at all."

"Also, remember what Grandpa said. The Xie family was originally meant to be a stepping stone for you to learn from."

"Now all you need to think about is how to make the Xie family regret messing with our Qin family. Understand, grandson?"

hiss~

Everyone present in the Qin family's living room gasped in shock.

Everyone's pupils trembled, and their minds went blank.

Qin Zheng's tone was so arrogant that it seemed to threaten to pierce the sky above the top echelons of the Dragon Kingdom!

They disregarded the three ancient families with trillions in assets; they treated the eldest daughters of the Wang and Bai families as their grandchildren's betrothed; and they described the Xie family, with its thousand-year history, as a minor troublemaker for their grandchildren to practice on.

The most shocked person was none other than Duanmu Hong, who was well-versed in the inner workings of the circle.

He knew all too well the weight of the Wang and Bai families. For over two thousand years, they were the ancient aristocratic families at the very top of the Dragon Kingdom's pyramid. They were the ones who chose their marriage partners. Countless top wealthy families across the country lined up to curry favor with them, but no one dared to take the initiative to propose marriage, let alone directly arrange for the eldest daughters of the two families to become the wives of the Sun family.

What gives Qin Zheng the right?

Is it a case of a newborn calf not being afraid of a tiger?

Or is he just arrogant?

Or has he lost his mind and can't see reality?

Everyone was so stunned by Qin Zheng's outrageous words that they completely ignored the even more shocking statement that the Xie family was just a practice target.

Just as the entire room fell silent and everyone was digesting these shocking remarks.

At the entrance of the Qin family villa, a clear, gentle, and melodious female voice softly drifted over.

Her voice is gentle and pleasant to listen to.

"Grandpa Qin, is it true that you want your grandson to marry me?"

Everyone turned sharply to look at the doorway.

Sunlight streamed through the courtyard corridor into the hall entrance, where Wang Zhaoyue walked in slowly and gracefully.

She wore a moon-white silk embroidered cheongsam with a dark pattern of clouds, water, and begonias embroidered on the hem, the tailored cut highlighting her slender and graceful figure.

Her long, black hair was loosely tied into a gentle, cloud-like bun, adorned only with a simple pearl and jade hairpin, without any other elaborate jewelry.

Her skin was as white as snow, her eyebrows and eyes were exquisitely beautiful, and the corners of her eyes carried a natural aloofness of a noble lady, mixed with a touch of shy blush, giving people a lazy and gentle feeling.

She exuded an aura of nobility cultivated by a top-tier family with a thousand-year history, gentle, aloof, delicate, and untouchable.

When Wang Zhaoyue appeared, the entire hall seemed to shine.

Zhou Hongyi stared blankly at the girl walking towards him, his eyes glazed over, and he couldn't help but admire her in his heart.

Is this the girl the old man chose for his son, Qin Ziyang? She truly is a woman of noble birth, of immeasurable nobility. Every smile and frown exudes the elegance of a top-tier noblewoman. Ordinary wealthy families probably cannot cultivate such grace.

Qin Ziyang was still caught up in the dilemma of his grandfather wanting him to marry Wang Zhaoyue, and he subconsciously turned his head when he heard the voice.

Eyes facing each other.

The girl's eyes were clear and smiling as she looked directly into his eyes.

Qin Ziyang's ears instantly burned, his heart raced, and he instinctively looked away, unable to meet his gaze.

The subtle movements were obvious to everyone present.

Wang Zhaoyue remained composed as she walked to the sofa next to the guest seat in her soft-soled cheongsam shoes. She turned slightly to the side and gave Duanmu Hong a slight nod.

"Grandpa Duanmu."

Duanmu Hong suppressed his shock and nodded subconsciously in response, "Zhaoyue, you're too kind. I thought you had left Jiangnan!"

Duanmu Hong was somewhat embarrassed, unaware that Wang Zhaoyue had overheard some of his earlier remarks.

"Jiangnan is fun." Wang Zhaoyue nodded lightly, her tone lazy and casual.

Her gaze then shifted back to the phone in Qin Zihao's hand, and she spoke softly to Qin Zheng on the other end of the line, pressing him for an answer again.

"Old Master Qin, I am Wang Zhaoyue, the eldest daughter of the Wang family you mentioned. You just said you wanted your grandson to marry me, is that true?"

Swish!

Everyone in the room held their breath, their hearts leaping into their throats.

broken!

These two words popped into everyone's mind at the same time.

Wang Zhaoyue's sudden visit was clearly to demand an explanation!

Originally, the Qin family only needed to deal with the pressure from the Xie family; but if Wang Zhaoyue gets angry and the Wang family directly targets the Qin family, the Qin family might not even survive today.

Duanmu Hong and Gongshu Yi's hearts tightened suddenly as they stared intently at the phone in Qin Zihao's hand, praying frantically in their hearts.

We pray that Qin Zheng will curb his arrogance, admit his mistakes, and not provoke the Wang family.

But their hopes were doomed from the start.

Qin Zheng on the other end of the phone didn't soften his tone at all; he remained domineering, resolute, and forceful.

"Naturally true."

"Judging from your personality, appearance, and family background, you are a perfect match for my son, Ziyang. My grandson is also fond of you. You are truly a beautiful couple. I think it's settled then."

boom!

Duanmu Hong and Gongshu Yi's faces turned deathly pale instantly.

It's over! It's completely over!

Qin Zheng's frivolous engagement was tantamount to showing no respect to the Wang family. Now, Qin Zheng had completely offended the Wang family, leaving them no room for maneuver.

Everyone in the room instinctively turned to look at Qin Ziyang, whose face was flushed.

The boy's handsome face suddenly flushed red, from his ears to his neck, embarrassed and flustered.

He was indeed moved, and he was indeed captivated by the girl's eyes and her vulnerability.

But he can't.

We cannot let our own selfish desires drag the entire Qin family into the abyss.

He quickly tried to stop him, his voice hoarse and embarrassed:

"Grandpa, Zhaoyue's family will absolutely not agree!!"

Zhaoyue.

Such an affectionate nickname just came out of my mouth.

Duanmu Hong and Gongshu Yi suddenly looked up, staring intently at Wang Zhaoyue's face, prepared to see her leave in anger.

The expected coldness, anger, and reprimands did not materialize.

Wang Zhaoyue's lips curled up slightly, revealing a sweet smile, and her eyes held a hint of girlish sentiment.

The two were stunned on the spot, their minds blank.

What's going on? The Wang family's daughter, isn't she angry?

Qin Zheng sensed his grandchildren's embarrassment and seized the opportunity to play matchmaker with a smile, saying in a cheerful tone:

"Wang family girl, you heard it too. My grandson didn't deny liking you. You two should take advantage of your time in Jiangnan to go out and explore, and get to know each other better."

"grandfather!!!"

Qin Ziyang was both embarrassed and anxious. He looked up at his phone and shouted in a flustered voice, his tone full of youthful helplessness.

Everyone present could see that Qin Ziyang's protest was an extreme display of shyness.

Qin Zheng's hearty, loud laughter came from the other end of the phone, penetrating the receiver and echoing throughout the entire villa.

All eyes turned back to Wang Zhaoyue.

The noble eldest daughter of the Wang family raised her hand to gently cover her mouth and smiled, her eyebrows and eyes curving, gentle yet playful, with a hint of surprise in her eyes.

She really didn't expect Qin Zheng to dare to say that.

Recalling what Qin Ziyang had told her about Qin Zheng, she felt even more admiration for Qin Zheng.

Who wouldn't want a grandfather like that?

If only she had been born into a family like the Qin family.

The expressions on everyone's faces shattered completely, their faces filled with disbelief.

So... the most difficult-to-mess-with daughter of the Wang family at the top of the Dragon Kingdom actually likes Qin Ziyang?

Are they mutually attracted to each other?

The next second, Wang Zhaoyue looked up at Qin Ziyang, who was standing up in embarrassment, and asked in a soft and playful voice.

"Dream Bro, where are we going today?"

Everyone strained their ears to listen... no, to listen openly.

Looking at the smile in her eyes, Qin Ziyang's panic subsided, leaving only helpless indulgence.

He shrugged and said casually, "Isn't it all about going wherever you want? Can I object?"

Wang Zhaoyue burst out laughing, her beauty breathtaking, leaving Qin Ziyang momentarily stunned.

She raised her voice towards the phone Qin Zihao was holding up:

"Grandpa Qin, I'm going to take your grandson out to play!"

"Go on, have fun!" Qin Zheng's hearty laughter echoed through the hall once again.

On the other end of the phone, Qin Zheng was surprised to find that the Wang family girl had such a straightforward personality, unlike the Bai family girl who had a cold and aloof demeanor.

However, Qin Ziyang's marriage is clearly settled, and the Qin family can now have more descendants.

He felt an indescribable sense of relief.

Lu Cheng'an, who was waiting to the side, stared wide-eyed as he watched the whole thing, his mind completely blank.

...That's how it happened?

Is it really that simple? The Wang family's daughter was snatched away to the Qin family with just a word from Qin Zheng?