18: Chapter 18 The New Protagonist: Zhao Fan

Hearing Lin Wanqing's words filled with gratitude, a hint of sly amusement flashed in Qin Yi's eyes. He reached out to gently pinch her chin, leaning down slightly, his warm breath brushing against her flushed cheeks: "Then let's see how you plan to repay me tonight."

The implication in his words was all too clear. Lin Wanqing's cheeks flushed red once again. Her long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she dared not look Qin Yi in the eyes. She nodded her little head gently, her voice as soft as a mosquito's hum, yet filled with complete sincerity: "Mm... I understand. I will definitely repay Brother Qin Yi properly tonight and make you satisfied."

The young girl was shy and delicate, her eyes filled with obedience. Seeing this, Qin Yi's heart softened, and he couldn't help but plant a gentle kiss on her smooth forehead.

After the two of them cuddled in the living room for a while longer, Lin Wanqing sat up and said to Qin Yi: "Brother Qin Yi, I'm heading back to the Lin Family first. I'll go back to pack my things, then tell Grandpa, Mom, and Dad about us. I'll move in directly tonight and never be separated from you again."

Lin Wanqing gripped Qin Yi's hand and shook it, her eyes filled with anticipation for their life of living together.

Qin Yi smiled and ruffled her hair, his tone gentle and doting: "Okay, drive slowly on the way, and be careful. If you have a lot of things, just call me, and I'll go pick you up."

"Got it!" Lin Wanqing stood on her tiptoes and quickly pecked Qin Yi on the lips. Blushing, she turned around and walked towards the door with light steps. Before leaving, she didn't forget to turn back and wave at Qin Yi, her eyes filled with love.

Watching Lin Wanqing's figure disappear completely at the doorway, the smile on Qin Yi's face gradually faded. His gaze returned to its usual calm and cold composure. Thinking of the financial news he had seen while scrolling through videos last night, that mysterious tycoon who had suddenly emerged was definitely no coincidence.

He walked slowly to the landline in the living room and pressed the internal extension number. The phone rang only once before a respectful and steady voice came from the other end: "Young Master, do you have any instructions?"

On the other end of the line was Uncle Fu, who held all the intelligence networks of the Qin Family in Hai City. Whenever there was any disturbance in Hai City, he could get to the bottom of it in a short time.

"Uncle Fu, help me investigate something. Within an hour, I want to know everything about that mysterious tycoon who anonymously acquired 51% of the shares of Xingtu Technology Group in yesterday's financial news. I want all detailed identity information, background, and experiences—every little detail about that person must be investigated clearly. After you're done, come to the study and hand the information to me."

Qin Yi's voice was calm, yet carried an unquestionable directive.

"Yes, Young Master. I will handle it immediately and guarantee that the information will be delivered to you within an hour." Uncle Fu did not hesitate in the slightest. After respectfully acknowledging the order, he immediately hung up the phone and began to organize the investigation.

Qin Yi turned and walked up to the study on the second floor. He sat behind the large sandalwood desk, tapping his fingertips lightly on the table, quickly organizing the clues in his mind.

This mysterious tycoon who had suddenly appeared and made a name for himself completely fit the routine of a Child of Destiny.

The Qin Family's intelligence network was indeed well-deserved of its reputation. Less than an hour later, the study door was gently knocked. Uncle Fu walked in respectfully, holding a thick stack of paper documents and an encrypted tablet. He walked quickly to the desk, placed the documents gently in front of Qin Yi, and bowed:

"Young Master, the information you requested has been fully investigated. It contains all his personal information, work history, sources of wealth, and recent whereabouts. The electronic version contains more detailed fund flow and background check records. Everything has been verified, and there is no forgery."

Qin Yi nodded slightly and raised his hand to signal for Uncle Fu to withdraw. He then picked up the documents on the table and slowly began to flip through them, his sharp gaze sweeping over every line of text, not letting any detail escape him:

The data showed that this mysterious tycoon was named Zhao Fan, 25 years old, with a junior college degree. He came from an ordinary family in a remote rural area near Hai City. His parents were honest farmers, and his family background was average, with absolutely no connections to speak of.

After graduating from junior college, Zhao Fan had changed jobs five or six times, working as a telephone customer service representative, real estate salesperson, factory worker, and convenience store clerk. He couldn't hold down any job for long, his income was always meager, and he could barely afford to feed himself.

Half a year ago, unable to find a suitable job, Zhao Fan started delivering food in Hai City to earn extra money. He worked from dawn till dusk, braving the wind and sun, diligently delivering orders. Yet even so, his monthly income was only enough to maintain a basic living, with very little savings.

The turning point was five days ago: Zhao Fan's girlfriend of two whole years, despising him for not being able to earn money, having a poor family background, and not being able to give her the life she wanted, broke up with him on the spot. She immediately cheated on him with a rich second-generation heir who drove a luxury car, mocking Zhao Fan to the extreme.

On the day of the breakup, Zhao Fan was disheartened and was squatting by the side of the road in a daze when he suddenly received a call from an international law firm overseas. The other party claimed that Zhao Fan had a distant relative abroad who had lived their whole life without children and had recently passed away unexpectedly. They had left a will bequeathing their entire estate of one billion to Zhao Fan for free. All property transfer procedures and legal documents were complete, entirely legal and compliant, without any loopholes, and all taxes had been paid in full.

Even more bizarrely, after inheriting the huge fortune, Zhao Fan did not squander or enjoy it like other nouveau riche. Instead, he continued to deliver food every day as usual, his routine unchanged from before. He still rode his old electric scooter, shuttling through the streets and alleys of Hai City; no one could tell that he was already a top tycoon with a net worth of one billion.

And the day before yesterday, which was the same day that Chu Men and Qing Yuanzi died, Xingtu Technology Group gifted 51% of its shares to Zhao Fan for free. To avoid a sensation, they released the news under the guise of an acquisition.

After finishing all the documents, Qin Yi slowly put down the papers in his hand. A hint of understanding flashed in his eyes. Tapping his fingertips lightly on the desk, he had already reached a conclusion in his heart.

This Zhao Fan had an ordinary family background, average education, and a disastrous career. Five days ago, he was still at a low point in his life, abandoned by his girlfriend. Within just a few days, he first inherited a huge fortune from overseas, and then received the majority of shares of a top technology group for free.

All sources of wealth seemed legal but were actually completely illogical. Yet, they arrived at just the right time. It was the typical characteristic of a Child of Destiny—exploding luck, heaven-sent opportunities, turning disasters into blessings, and wealth easily within reach.

Moreover, after inheriting a billion in assets, he still insisted on delivering food. According to the settings of web novels from his previous life, Qin Yi immediately concluded:

Zhao Fan's luck boost must be tied to delivering food. It is highly likely that he also has an exclusive system, most likely a 'food delivery tycoon' type system. Every time he delivers an order, he can obtain cash rewards, asset gifts, skill upgrades, and other benefits. This is also the fundamental reason why he could become rich overnight and obtain Xingtu Group shares out of thin air.

"Another Child of Destiny, and a tycoon type at that. This is actually easier to deal with than that guy Chu Men."

Qin Yi muttered to himself. Tycoon-type protagonists only have growth in wealth and ordinary skills in the early stages; they have not yet come into contact with extraordinary powers. This Zhao Fan is clearly still in the early stages, his wings not yet fully grown. Dealing with him should be easy.