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

As Mr. Liu recounted the millennia-old heritage of the Wang, Bai, and Li families, all the wealthy individuals in the room who had never been in contact with the top-tier core circle froze on the spot, their mouths agape, their eyes wide open, looking utterly shocked.

The brief silence was broken by a series of swallowing sounds from the crowd.

"My goodness! A terrifying scale of fifty trillion? Just how terrifying is that financial power? I can't even imagine it!"

"This calculation is terrifying. The Qin family's ten trillion in resources is already enough to crush all of us. But even if it increases by another ten trillion to twenty trillion, it still can't compare to these three ancient families!"

"As expected, there is no comparison with the top families with deep roots. They either have been passed down for more than two thousand years, accumulating wealth over generations, or their ancestors were the great emperors of the Tang Dynasty, bringing them unparalleled glory and resources."

"Thinking about it this way, I feel much more at ease. It's our fault for not having a good ancestor."

These words instantly brought immense relief to the vast majority of the wealthy people present.

Most people who are involved in the business world believe that in today's world, what matters is not personal ability, but family background. In the end, it all comes down to who your father is.

Many self-made billionaires who have worked their way up to billions or hundreds of billions in wealth have completely let go of their attachment to the past.

It's not that they are mediocre or lack ability, nor that they are not hardworking enough, but rather that their ancestors did not leave them enough resources and foundation.

It's not that we're incompetent, it's just that our ancestors didn't pave the way!

The shock that the Qin family brought them was overshadowed by the background information of the Wang, Bai, and Li families, and their gazes toward Qin Zheng became much calmer.

No matter how powerful a newly emerging wealthy family is, it is ultimately inferior in terms of seniority and shallow in terms of foundation compared to the three ancient families with a thousand-year history and a foundation of fifty trillion.

In the corner tea room, Zhao Manjun's arm, holding a gilded teacup, suddenly froze in mid-air. Her slender fingertips tightened slightly, her pupils dilated sharply, and her face was filled with utter disbelief.

She stared intently at Qin Zheng, who was still leisurely sipping tea and looking calm and collected in the VIP section. Her red lips trembled slightly as she murmured to herself, filled with disbelief.

"The Qin family of Jiangnan? Their foundation is comparable to the Cui family? That's impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Having spent many years in the elite circles of wealthy women, she was intimately familiar with the backgrounds, origins, and connections of various ancient and medieval noble families.

All the top forces in the industry have achieved their current superior status only through the protection of their ancestors for thousands of years and the accumulation of wealth over generations.

At every high-society private banquet or afternoon tea party, what everyone loves to compare and show off is their family heritage and the achievements of their ancestors, in order to establish their own status.

But she remembered that there was no family with the surname Qin in the list of all the ancient noble families.

How could a Qin family from Jiangnan, comparable to the Cui family of Qinghe, suddenly appear out of nowhere!

This completely overturned her long-held perception of social circles.

Zhao Manjun's emotions fluctuated violently in an instant, her breathing became rapid, and she suddenly looked up at the old butler who was standing bowing beside her, her tone filled with anger and questioning.

"You told me before that the Qin family wasn't on the list of richest people in Beijing?"

A cold sweat instantly broke out on the old butler's back. He bent his back even lower, pressed his forehead against his body, and looked extremely terrified. He quickly and respectfully admitted his mistake.

"It was my narrow-mindedness and misjudgment that led to this old servant's mistake. Please forgive me, Second Madam!"

"Indeed, a top-tier wealthy family comparable to the Yuan family has recently emerged in Jiangnan. However, the Qin family just held a private family banquet in Jiangnan a couple of days ago, and coincided with the Xie family's all-round business encirclement. Everyone thought that they were too busy to take care of themselves and were trapped in Jiangnan to break the deadlock. No one expected that their core figure would go to Beijing."

He silently added to himself that with the Qin family's current size far exceeding that of ordinary wealthy people in Beijing, they had long since transcended the scope of inclusion in ordinary lists, so naturally they were not on the list.

However, he knew that Zhao Manjun was proud and disliked being contradicted, so he could only obediently admit his mistake and not dare to say another word.

Zhao Manjun snorted coldly, her brows furrowed with dissatisfaction and resentment.

But at this moment, all the dignitaries were gathered here. As the second wife of the Cui family, she had to maintain her dignity and could not lose her temper in public. She could only use the gesture of raising her hand to sip tea to quietly suppress the anger in her eyes and forcibly calm her emotions.

Just as everyone was immersed in the shock of the three major families, and the atmosphere was quiet and awe-inspiring, a crisp, slightly playful clapping sound suddenly rang out from the second-floor viewing railing.

"As expected of the Qin family of Jiangnan, who are rumored to be domineering and arrogant, seeing them today, it is indeed true to their reputation."

Everyone looked up immediately upon hearing the sound.

On the second floor, a young man stood by the railing, dressed in a custom-made black silk suit with a dark pattern. The suit was well-tailored, exuding a refined and understated air of nobility, and he was surrounded by the arrogance and pride of someone who had long held a high position.

He had a handsome face, sharp eyebrows and eyes, and a detached and indifferent gaze. He was looking down at Qin Zheng in the central VIP seat downstairs with a half-smile.

"It's Xie Zhan from the Xie family! The eldest grandson of the Xie family, the head of the four great families in the capital!" Someone in the crowd immediately recognized him and exclaimed in surprise.

Immediately afterwards, a series of shocking background information was quickly revealed by the crowd and spread throughout the venue.

"The Xie family is the head of the four major families in Beijing, with unparalleled wealth and influence! The Xie Group's total market value has already exceeded three trillion, and its subsidiaries span various industries!"

"What's even more frightening is that Xie Zhan, who is only in his early twenties, has independently taken over several trillion-yuan mega-projects! A few years ago, he spearheaded the integration of the Southern Cross-border Financial Supply Chain, revitalizing a trillion-yuan market in one fell swoop; last year, he even won the overall development project of a national-level new area!"

"At such a young age, his personal net worth is approaching 300 billion, far exceeding all his peers in the top ten of the Beijing rich list! Moreover, the Xie family has already officially announced that Xie Zhan is the only designated head of the Xie family for the next generation, his future potential is limitless!"

After the introduction, the entire audience erupted in uproar once again, their eyes filled with utter awe and shock.

Several long-established tycoons with assets in the trillions and who have been deeply rooted in Beijing for decades looked ashamed and couldn't help but sigh.

"Even those of us who have spent half our lives cultivating this business district wouldn't dare to touch a mega-project worth trillions!"

"That's right! A trillion-dollar project is a delicate matter; it involves countless policy approvals, fund flows, and networking. The slightest misstep can lead to complete collapse. Forget about making a profit; instant losses of hundreds of billions or even trillions are common, enough to bankrupt a family with a trillion-dollar fortune!"

"Even with our trillion-dollar fortune, we proceed with extreme caution, treading on thin ice, and dare not touch such a top-tier project. Yet, Young Master Xie, at just over twenty years old, has been able to steadily control and perfectly execute it. This ability, vision, and perspective are truly astonishing!"

"The younger generation is truly formidable! The old saying is right: the new generation surpasses the old; we older generations are practically being swept away by the tide!"

At this moment, a veteran trillionaire spoke up again, revealing an even more shocking inside story, instantly elevating the Xie family's terrifying status to a new level.

"As you all may not know, the Xie family in the capital is divided into main branches and branch branches! The branch we see today, the one that Young Master Xie belongs to, is merely a collateral branch of the Xie family!"

"The true main branch of the Xie family is a top-tier middle-class family in the country, with a profound foundation and a stable ranking among the top middle-class families. Its connections, wealth, and power are dozens of times more terrifying than this branch!"

These words completely stunned everyone in the room.

"What?! Xie Zhan, whose abilities are so outstanding, is actually just a member of a branch of the Xie family?"

"If even a member of a branch family can be so extraordinary, managing a trillion-dollar project in their early twenties and having a net worth of nearly 200 billion, then what kind of extraordinary resources does the main branch of the Xie family, which lives in seclusion behind the scenes, possess?"

"That's terrifying! No wonder the Xie family can establish themselves at the top in Beijing. Such strength is simply beyond the reach of any newly emerging wealthy family!"

Gasps of amazement rose and fell throughout the hall, and everyone's awe of the Xie family instantly reached its peak.

Just when everyone thought that the Xie family's resources had been fully exposed and that they had no more trump cards left, a gentle and refined young man with noble features slowly walked out from behind Xie Zhan.

He stood tall and straight, with a refined and scholarly air, exuding an aristocratic sense of superiority. His gaze swept lightly over the crowd downstairs as he slowly spoke, his voice clearly resounding throughout the entire hall.

"Mr. Liu, in your introduction of the top-level structure and your detailed account of the Wang, Bai, and Li families, it seems you've overlooked a crucial family."

This man was Wen Yun, a descendant of Wen Xian, the governor of the Western Jin Dynasty. The Wen family had once been on the verge of decline and extinction, and only by attaching themselves to the Xie family and following them to the death were they able to maintain their status in the social circle and remain in the top circle for generations. Over time, they became the most loyal subordinate clan of the Xie family.

Mr. Liu, who was called out in public, froze, his heart tightened, and he quickly raised his head and respectfully cupped his hands, displaying the utmost humility.

"May I ask, Young Master Wen, which establishment have I overlooked? Please point it out!"

Wen Yun smiled faintly, his eyes filled with an indifferent look down on the lower classes, feigning profundity, and speaking with a calm and unhurried tone.

"It's perfectly normal that you haven't stepped into our core top circle and are unaware of the current changes in the landscape; I don't blame you."

"A decade or so ago, the top families in the Dragon Kingdom were indeed the Wang, Bai, and Li families, standing as a triumvirate. But now, the top-tier structure has been rewritten, becoming the Wang, Bai, Li, and Xie families, on equal footing! As for which branch of the Xie family this is, I don't need to say more; everyone here knows!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wen Yun took a half step back, respectfully bowing his head and standing behind Xie Zhan. His humble posture highlighted Xie Zhan's towering and transcendent presence.

boom!

Everyone in the room felt a chill run down their spines, a cold sensation shooting from their feet to their heads.

The three-tiered structure that had existed for over a decade has now been completely shattered! The Xie family has risen to prominence, joining the ranks of top families with assets in the 50 trillion yuan range, standing shoulder to shoulder with the Wang, Bai, and Li families, who have a history spanning thousands of years!

"A fourth top-tier family with a net worth of 50 trillion?! The top echelons of the Dragon Kingdom are about to undergo a complete upheaval!"

Everyone was breathing heavily, their faces filled with shock and fear, completely overwhelmed by the Xie family's immense resources.

In a corner tea room, Zhao Manjun pursed her red lips upon hearing this, and a disdainful snort quietly escaped her lips.

She was extremely unwilling to admit the Xie family's rise to power, but the reality was undeniable, leaving her no choice but to believe it.

The Cui family of Qinghe, which she married into, was one of the five prestigious families and seven prominent clans in ancient times. It was a family that lived in the same era as the Li family, with a profound heritage and ranked among the top families in the medieval period.

Normally, countless small and medium-sized aristocratic families, powerful and wealthy clans all treat the Cui family with utmost courtesy, deliberately curry favor, and try their best to flatter them.

Even with the powerful Cui family, when she attended a private banquet for the women of the Xie family's main branch, she had to lower her posture, take the initiative to smile and deliberately give way, and dare not overstep her bounds in the slightest.

This shows that the Xie family's main lineage already surpasses that of the Cui family.

There have been rumors circulating in the industry about a new order of things, with Wang Bai Li Xie as the new leader. She used to think of it as just empty talk and hype, and never took it seriously.

The fact that Xie Zhan dared to publicly announce the appointment of Wen Yun, a member of his affiliated family, today is enough to show that the Xie family is very confident, and it is likely that they will soon be able to step into the threshold of a top-tier family worth fifty trillion.

Zhao Manjun's gaze swept coldly over Qin Zheng in the VIP section, her eyes filled with indifference and mockery. She sighed inwardly.

The Qin family actually angered the Xie family; they're practically courting death!

Upon hearing Wen Yun's words, all the top young noblemen in the other private rooms on the second floor gasped, their expressions changed drastically, and their eyes were filled with solemnity.

They resided in the top echelons of society, possessing resources and connections unattainable by ordinary people, yet they were completely unaware that the Xie family had quietly risen to prominence and become one of the most powerful families in the world.

Only a few of the elite sons, whose fathers held high-ranking military positions such as general or lieutenant general, remained calm. They were only slightly displeased with Xie Zhan's pretentious and authoritative demeanor in public, but did not utter a word of rebuttal.

Because what Wen Yun said was true, the current top-level structure is indeed dominated by the four families of Wang, Bai, Li, and Xie.

Lin Song sat upright at the table, sighing softly, his eyes filled with helplessness and indifference.

The Xie family's current size and power make them a top-tier wealthy family, and they are truly not to be trifled with.

It seems the Qin family can only pray for their own good fortune.

Downstairs at the exhibition booth, Wang Qi, who had been terrified and disoriented by the Qin family's wealth, instantly came to his senses upon hearing the news of the Xie family's deification.

His back straightened abruptly, all his previous fear vanished, replaced by arrogance and ruthlessness.

He quickly looked up and bowed deeply to Xie Zhan on the second floor, showering him with flattery and obsequiousness, his tone extremely respectful.

"Congratulations to the Xie family for ascending to the ranks of the top families in the Dragon Kingdom! The Xie family's rise over a century has finally made them a dominant force in all directions, truly a role model for us all! With the Xie family as our pillar, my status in the capital's elite circles will forever remain as solid as Mount Tai!"

After finishing his flattery, Wang Qi suddenly turned his head and stared intently at Qin Jianjun in front of him, his eyes flashing with fierceness, and his tone becoming even more arrogant and domineering.

"No matter how powerful and influential the Qin family of Jiangnan may be, this place in the capital is not for you to run rampant!"

Even if you kowtow and apologize to Young Master Xie, it will be too late!

"The Qin family deserves to be destroyed!"

The cry of "The Qin family shall be destroyed!" resounded throughout the venue, shaking everyone to their core.

At this moment, Qin Jianjun's expression finally changed completely, and an undisguised panic surfaced in his eyes.

Fifty trillion!

This means that the Xie family's financial resources are five times greater than the Qin family's!

Previously, he only knew that Xie Zhan, who was backing Wang Qi, had a powerful background and a strong presence, but he never expected that the other party's foundation was so terrifying that he was already a top figure in the Dragon Kingdom.

A five-fold difference in size, an absolute crushing of strength!

For the first time, Qin Jianjun felt a genuine fear, and even began to feel uneasy.

This matter has blown up so badly that he's starting to get scared and doesn't even believe his father can cover it up...

His heart tightened, and he instinctively turned his head quickly to look at the central VIP section.

The expected solemn and serious expression from Qin Zheng did not materialize.

Qin Zheng simply leaned back lazily in the leather sofa, his posture relaxed, his expression serene and indifferent, his eyes calm and unwavering, as if the Xie family, whose fifty trillion yuan had just been the source of everyone's awe and fear, was nothing to him.

Up on the second floor, Xie Zhan took in the awe, fear, and fawning of everyone present, and his sense of pride and superiority grew stronger.

He had assumed that after revealing the Xie family's top-tier resources, Qin Zheng, who was known for his domineering and arrogant behavior, would change his expression and beg for mercy. Even if he didn't bow his head, he would be wary of him.

From the moment he appeared, spoke, and officially announced Xie's status, Qin Zheng kept his head down, sipping his tea, and never once looked up at him.

This disregard instantly stung Xie Zhan's pride, filling him with intense anger.

He scoffed, his tone dripping with sarcasm and contempt, speaking condescendingly.

"Old Master Qin, weren't you known for your domineering and arrogant ways? Why aren't you saying anything now?"

"Or are you so intimidated by the terrifying power of the Xie family that you can't speak?"

As soon as he finished speaking, all eyes in the room instantly focused on Qin Zheng in the VIP section.

Everyone held their breath, filled with trepidation, waiting for Qin Zheng's response, wanting to see whether this tycoon from Jiangnan would bow his head and beg for mercy, or stubbornly resist to the end and bring about his own destruction.

The entire room was deathly silent; you could hear a pin drop.

Zhao Lin, sitting in the room, felt tense and stiff under the intense gaze of everyone present. Her heart was in her throat, and she was filled with unease and panic.

She couldn't help but speak softly, her voice trembling slightly, "Dad..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng slowly raised his eyes, turned to look at Zhao Lin, who looked flustered, and gave her a reassuring look with gentle eyes, indicating that she should not worry.

Then, he raised his hand again and picked up the teacup on the table.

Amidst the anxious, breathless gazes of everyone present, he slowly and calmly sipped his tea.

The tea leaves a fragrant aroma as they enter the throat.

Qin Zheng slowly put down his teacup, then cleared his throat, and without raising his head, said:

"Who do you think you are? You're just a piece of trash from a collateral branch who can't even get close to the main Xie family line. You dare to talk to me?"

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