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

The speaker was none other than Gongshu Yi.

After witnessing Qin Zheng casually lay the groundwork for Qin Zihao's terrifying foundation of nearly a trillion, he went back and talked with Duanmu Hong all night, repeatedly speculating about who the Qin family's ancestors really were.

Combining all the clues, the two finally arrived at a bold guess that even shocked themselves—

The Qin family of Jiangnan is very likely a direct descendant of Qin Shi Huang, Ying Clan.

The reason lies in their terrifying lineage; their ancestors most likely included emperors, and not just any emperors, but at least famous ones. Referring to the Li family, it can be concluded that because their ancestor was Li Shimin, they completely erased the 1700-year-old family accumulation of the Wang and Bai families.

Secondly, both families have been passed down from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the present day. There are no historical figures who meet the requirements of the Qin surname and the length of their lineage. Apart from the surname, only the descendants of Qin Shi Huang could possibly meet the current requirements of the Qin family.

Considering that the Qin dynasty was named after the First Emperor during his reign, and that he was also known as Qin Zheng, the two immediately thought of the name Qin Zheng and realized that their guess might be correct.

Seeing the Qin family being smeared across the internet, the two, as allies of the Qin family, naturally could not sit idly by and immediately stepped in to defend them.

"Don't forget, after the First Emperor unified the world, he adopted Qin as the name of the country and was known as Qin Zheng. Although the First Emperor was of the Ying clan, it is not unreasonable for his descendants to change their surname to avoid being hunted down. In addition, the patriarch of the Qin family happened to be named Qin Zheng. All of this seems to be a coincidence."

Although the reasoning behind this argument seemed reasonable, no one believed it at all.

A flood of comments mocking and using the meme instantly appeared in the community.

"That's hilarious! According to you, if my surname is Liu and I name my son Liu Che, then I'm a descendant of Emperor Wu of Han?"

"My surname is Zhu, and my daughter is named Judy. Does that mean I can claim to be a descendant of the Ming Dynasty imperial family?"

Although Gongshu Yi's statement was not accepted, others did not dwell on Qin Hui's matter. Instead, they used this coincidence as an excuse to boast about their own surnames and to name their sons, claiming to trace their ancestry back to Qin Hui.

There was also a storyline about a dispute over naming their sons because they shared the same surname, which they discussed quite enthusiastically.

However, it wasn't just the Gongshu and Duanmu families who could guess that the Qin family's ancestors were Qin Shi Huang; Li Wentao, the top official of Jiangnan Province, was also among them.

He was unaware that the Qin family possessed a foundation worth a hundred trillion, but he knew that Qin Zheng had given the Bai family a dragon-shaped jade pendant and made a solemn promise that as long as the Bai family knew the origin of the jade pendant, Qin Zihao could marry the Bai family's pride and joy.

Just a few days after the jade pendant was given away, a living fossil in the antique world claimed to have found the jade pendant bestowed by Qin Shi Huang.

This is too much of a coincidence, especially considering Qin Zheng's homophonous name and what that person said about changing the imperial surname to escape pursuit.

At this point, he had sufficient reason to suspect that the Qin family ancestors were descended from Qin Shi Huang.

The circle is currently bustling with noise and constant memes, mostly middle-class tycoons and newly powerful figures entertaining themselves.

The truly prestigious families and elite clans at the very top of the pyramid watched this absurd and lively ancestor recognition farce with indifference, regarding it as nothing more than a joke.

Is the Qin family descended from Qin Shi Huang? Try sending him 50 votes and see if you can become a great general.

Many of the top talents in the industry secretly scoffed, not believing it at all.

The Wang and Bai families, in particular, were dismissive of the news.

They knew better than anyone whether the First Emperor's lineage had any descendants!

Since the Qin family dared to make such a bold claim, then they should naturally pay the price to uphold the First Emperor's reputation! Let the world know that not just anyone can claim to be a descendant of the First Emperor!

As the memes became increasingly outrageous, some people claimed to be descendants of Yu the Great or successors of Emperor Shun, while others went so far as to try to claim ancestry from Emperor Yan or Emperor Huang. Eventually, even Fuxi, Nuwa, and Pangu were brought up to claim ancestry.

This absurd search for fathers was a frenzy that lasted for quite some time before gradually cooling down, and finally returned to normal within the social circles.

Only a few people who guessed the truth had their thoughts growing increasingly profound.

The next day, the sky over the capital was clear and cloudless.

The morning light streamed through the car windows, filling the interior with warmth.

The Qin family boarded their private black business convoy and slowly drove towards the outskirts of the capital.

Yesterday at the dinner table, Qin Jianjun, Zhao Lin, and Qin Zihao, whose appetites had been whetted, sat upright the entire time, their eyes filled with eager curiosity, constantly wondering what kind of top-tier luxury mansion Qin Zheng had bought in Beijing.

Even Lu Cheng'an, the butler who accompanied them the whole time, looked more serious than usual, his gaze fixed on the rapidly receding street scene outside the window, secretly comparing the route.

As the convoy drove away from the bustling city center of Beijing, the skyscrapers gradually faded away, the surrounding shops and traffic became increasingly sparse, and the roads became quieter and more secluded.

The roadside is lined with lush trees, the forests are becoming increasingly verdant, the population is sparse, and the usual traffic is almost nonexistent.

Lu Cheng'an frowned slightly, his gaze growing increasingly serious, a faint sense of familiarity rising in his heart.

The next instant, Lu Cheng'an's pupils suddenly contracted sharply, and his whole mind was shaken!

This road is the exclusive road leading to Cloud Mist Manor!

That central mansion of the elite, which countless top nobles in the entire Dragon Kingdom flock to, yet even the qualification to enter is difficult to obtain!

Lu Cheng'an's heart sank, and he subconsciously stopped breathing. He turned his head in disbelief to look at Qin Zheng, who stood calmly beside him.

Sir... could it be that you really insist on buying the villa in Cloud Mist Manor?

He had tried countless times to subtly and directly dissuade him, repeatedly explaining the special nature of Cloud Mist Manor and warning that this place could not be bought with money. But now it seemed that the master had not listened to a single word of his advice.

Lu Cheng'an smiled bitterly to himself, feeling utterly helpless.

Very well, since the master insists on this, then let's wait until we reach the gate and witness the barrier of rules firsthand. After hitting a wall, the master will naturally understand the supreme specialness of Cloud Mist Manor and completely give up this idea.

Just as Lu Cheng'an's thoughts were churning, Qin Jianjun in the front row could no longer contain his curiosity. Looking through the car window at the increasingly desolate and quiet surroundings, he couldn't help but slur his words.

"Dad, isn't this villa you bought way too remote? It's almost deep in the mountains, and you can't see a soul around."

Along the way, there were no commercial districts, no residential areas, and no traffic, a stark contrast to the expensive and bustling luxury residential areas of Beijing.

Why would Dad buy a villa in a place like this? He was very puzzled.

Qin Zheng leaned back in his chair, looking relaxed and indifferent. Hearing this, he chuckled softly.

"It is a bit remote, but this place is special and not easily accessible to the average person."

This one sentence instantly heightened the villa's mystique.

Zhao Lin's eyes flashed, her curiosity completely piqued. Qin Zihao also sat up slightly, his gaze fixed on the mountain road ahead, filled with astonishment.

Not qualified to approach?

In the capital, a land teeming with powerful and wealthy people, are there places that even the rich can't set foot in? The doubts in their hearts grew stronger.

A towering, imposing, and solemn security checkpoint stands prominently before us, its fences stretching for kilometers, isolating the entire mountainous area. Its formidable defenses and intimidating aura are truly awe-inspiring.

On both sides of the checkpoint, fully armed and upright guards stood at attention, their eyes sharp as eagles, scanning every passing vehicle, with the level of vigilance at its maximum.

This is the exclusive entrance checkpoint for Cloud Mist Manor.

"parking."

After the vehicle came to a complete stop, Qin Zheng and Qin Jianjun and their entourage slowly got out of the car to cooperate with the routine inspection.

Upon seeing this, the head of the security team immediately stepped forward to verify the identity in the system. His gaze swept over the registered photo on the terminal screen before looking up at Qin Zheng himself.

The next instant, his pupils contracted slightly, and the seriousness and rigidity on his face instantly transformed into solemn respect.

He dared not be negligent in the slightest, and quickly stepped forward, his posture upright, bowing deeply in salute, his voice loud and solemn.

"Mr. Qin, your villa number is B166. It has been prepared and you can move in at any time."

"If you plan to check in today, we need to collect your and your accompanying family members' fingerprints and iris information on-site and enter them into the exclusive access system. At the same time, I will inform you in detail about all the management precautions of the resort."

The moment the words fell, Lu Cheng'an, who was standing at the back of the crowd, was shocked. His mind went blank, and he felt as if he had been struck by lightning!

I really...I bought it!

The old man actually managed to buy the detached villa in Cloud Mist Manor!

Lu Cheng'an gasped, his scalp tingling, a huge wave surging in his heart, and his blood almost boiling!

He knew better than anyone the prestige and terrifying entry barrier of Cloud Mist Manor!

This is not a typical luxury mansion!

This place is the most central and exclusive residential area for the powerful and wealthy in the Dragon Kingdom. Every resident is a top figure who holds a high position and wields great power. They are truly influential figures in their respective regions!

The Wang, Bai, and Li families once offered exorbitant prices, even trillions, to secure a place at Cloud Mist Manor, but all their offers were rejected outright, without any room for negotiation!

Money, background, and connections are all useless in the face of the rules of this resort!

But now, the Qin family, a newly emerging wealthy family that has risen to prominence in a short period of time, has actually acquired the permanent ownership of a detached villa in Yunwu Mountain Villa!

This represents something far beyond wealth; it is an unparalleled symbol of status and absolute recognition from the top echelons of society!

This means that from this moment on, the Qin family is no longer just a wealthy family! They have even begun to enter the circles of power and influence.

How could this not horrify him!

At the same time, Qin Jianjun, Zhao Lin, and Qin Zihao were also completely stunned.

Their hearts pounded as they watched the heavily armed guards at the checkpoint, their imposing presence and the near-military level of security.

Even Qin Jianjun, who was the slowest to react, finally realized that this place was no ordinary luxury residential area, but a truly top-level restricted area!

He subconsciously straightened his body, even his breathing became softer, and he felt secretly uneasy.

My goodness, the security measures are incredibly high!

If I hadn't been standing properly or moved casually, would I have been mistaken for a suspicious person and shot?

Zhao Lin and Qin Zihao exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and disbelief in each other's eyes.

This is no villa community; this is clearly a top-level forbidden area that ordinary people are not even qualified to approach!

Qin Zheng remained calm and composed, unfazed by the shock of the crowd, and spoke calmly to the security captain.

"The check-in procedures will be completed later. Today, I just brought my family to see the house and get familiar with the environment."

"clear!"

The captain immediately responded respectfully.

"I will immediately arrange for a dedicated specialist and car to take you to the villa area!"

After saying that, he immediately turned around and beckoned to a young and capable police officer on duty, and gave him instructions in a deep voice.

"You will escort Mr. Qin and his entourage to Villa B166 and accompany them throughout the visit!"

"Yes, Captain!"

The young police officer stood tall and straight, accepted the order, and then turned to look at Qin Zheng and his group with a respectful attitude.

"Mr. Qin, everyone, please follow me."

The group followed the police officers onto the private shuttle bus inside the resort, which slowly drove into the villa area.

The atmosphere inside the car was extremely quiet, yet filled with a sense of oppression mixed with intense excitement and awe.

Qin Jianjun, who had been holding back his doubts all the way, finally couldn't suppress them any longer and asked in a low voice.

"Father! This...this is the Cloud Mist Manor you mentioned before? The place only top-ranking officials can stay in?"

Qin Zheng nodded slightly, his tone calm and even.

"Yes, this is it."

This answer made Qin Jianjun swallow hard, his heart pounding, and his voice trembling.

"So...so everyone living here is a truly important person? Generals, the Speaker of the Senate, the Chairman of the National Assembly...even those top cabinet members, do they all live in this villa?"

Upon hearing this, the car became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Zhao Lin, Qin Zihao, and Lu Cheng'an all held their breath, their eyes fixed on Qin Zheng, filled with trepidation and extreme anticipation, waiting for the final answer.

Qin Zheng slightly raised his eyebrows, his expression calm and composed, and his words fell lightly, yet they made everyone's eardrums ring.

"Well, if you want to see them, you can send them a visiting card when you move in, or invite them over for tea."

hiss--!

Everyone gasped, their bodies trembling!

The top-level bigwigs that ordinary people would never have the chance to meet in their entire lives were, in his father's words, neighbors who could visit and have tea at any time.

At this moment, the Qin family members fully realized the terrifyingly powerful social circle behind this villa!

Qin Jianjun could no longer sit still. He was extremely excited and immediately leaned out the window to look at the low-key yet elegant detached villas along the way, asking the young police officer driving the car a series of questions.

"Hey buddy, who lives in building B126?"

The young officer felt a pang of pressure, but he still answered respectfully and truthfully.

"Sir, Building B122 is the residence of Major General Hao Shuai."

"What about B126?" Qin Jianjun continued to press.

"Building B126 is where Speaker Dai Huaijin lives."

With each name announced, Qin Jianjun's heart trembled violently.

These are all top-tier figures you only see at the top of the news normally!

He walked and asked questions as he went, frantically memorizing the identities of his neighbors. The more he asked, the more alarmed he became, and the more excited he became, until he was completely overwhelmed with shock.