Zhao Yunhai's complete immersion into this world was facilitated by his parents' unwavering support. He was no longer approaching it with a casual, game-playing mindset. His soul and bloodline had merged with it; he was truly a member of the Zhao family.
What benefited one, harmed one.
Qin Siwan, oblivious to her beloved son's shift in perspective, couldn't help but voice her thoughts.
"However, business abroad has been quite booming recently. Son, do you want to develop in that direction?"
Qin Siwan's greatest passion and forte lay in the arms trade. Selling weapons was as natural to her as breathing.
Therefore, she naturally hoped her son would venture into this business. Once he became familiar with it, he could inherit her Dark Water Security Group in the future.
"Uh, this..." Zhao Yunhai was momentarily at a loss for words.
To be frank, he wasn't eager to delve into this particular business just yet, for two reasons.
Firstly, his mother was already in this line of work. He didn't need to rush into it himself.
Secondly, he was still in a developmental phase within the country. Kyushu had many restrictions concerning such matters. Even if he engaged in this business, it would have to be abroad; there would be no domestic sales channels.
Once he had truly established himself in Kyushu and began to expand internationally, this line of business would become his most effective key to unlocking opportunities.
"What? You look down on this business?"
Qin Siwan's brow furrowed slightly, displeased with her son's reaction.
Seeing his mother's misunderstanding, Zhao Yunhai quickly explained, "This business is a surefire win. Who wouldn't want to do it? How could I look down on it?"
"Then why are you hesitating?" Qin Siwan's expression softened considerably.
Zhao Yunhai wasn't hesitating; he had merely been taken aback by his mother's sudden mention of the topic.
"Dad always says one must plan several steps ahead. Taking too large a stride limits one's energy and can lead to being overwhelmed. Right now, I only have Jade Full Tower to manage."
"Heavenly Palace is just starting. Once it establishes itself in Kyushu and we begin expanding abroad, even if you didn't mention it, Mom, I would have proposed it."
His son's explanation gave Qin Siwan a deeper appreciation for his maturity. He had truly grown up.
"My child has finally blossomed."
Gazing at her son's mature eyes, Qin Siwan's vision blurred as she recalled the anticipation she felt during her ten months of pregnancy.
She remembered holding her baby son, swaddled in her arms, shortly after his birth.
She recalled the joy of that first time he called her "Mom," a joy that kept her awake all night.
She remembered the wobbly steps of her son as he learned to walk, only to stumble into her embrace.
"You've grown up, and I'm getting old." Qin Siwan sighed with a touch of melancholy.
Zhao Yunhai was bewildered. How had the conversation escalated so drastically? They were just discussing Heavenly Palace, and now she was talking about her age. What was going on?
Still, Zhao Yunhai tried to comfort her. "Mom, you're still young. Anyone seeing you out and about would think you're my older sister."
Zhao Yunhai pretended to peer closely at his mother's head. "Let me see. Not a single white hair can be found. What do you mean 'old'? How are those who are truly old supposed to live?"
Honestly, if another woman were to act like this, he would have already turned and left.
"Alright, such a sweet talker. Who knows how many women you've charmed."
Qin Siwan, seeing her son's earnest attempts to placate her, finally let out a laugh, the sense of melancholy completely vanishing.
"If it were another woman, I would have walked out long ago."
Zhao Yunhai chuckled and subtly made his exit from the room. There was no better time to leave.
"This brat," Qin Siwan muttered as she watched her beloved son flee.
As Zhao Yunhai went downstairs, he found his father waiting for him. Seeing him appear, his father said, "Did your mother give you the item?"
"Yes." Zhao Yunhai produced the business card.
Zhao Hongwen looked at the card and shook his head. "Since she gave it to you, keep it safe. This is something to be used with caution, not recklessness. You must know your limits."
Zhao Yunhai watched his father head upstairs and then looked down at the business card, lost in thought.
Perhaps his father had waited for him specifically to say these words.
If it were the original owner of this body, he might have become arrogant upon receiving such an item. But not him. He possessed mature values and the ability to think for himself.
Especially with the protagonist's constant threat in this world, how could he become conceited? He needed to become stronger, so strong that no protagonist could ever threaten him.
The power of his cheat could allow him to instantly surpass any single protagonist he faced.
However, when encountering a protagonist who was overly cautious and remained hidden, he would need his own forces to locate and even deal with them.
As the saying goes, only magic can fight magic.
Did he have to raise a few protagonists to be his henchmen?
Zhao Yunhai returned to his room and lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling, his mind racing with thoughts.
Also, did Si Jinyan really die at the hands of the protagonist?
Speak of the devil, Si Jinyan's call finally came through.
"Young Master Yun, we failed. We lost two men."
Si Jinyan's tone was unusual, sounding somewhat weak, and Zhao Yunhai wondered if he was injured.
"Tell me exactly what happened."
Zhao Yunhai sat up and leaned against the headboard, his voice low and serious.
According to Si Jinyan's account, Zhang Yunyi had stayed at his company after emerging. The company had many employees working overtime, and Zhang Yunyi was protected by martial artist bodyguards.
The only option was poison, but it was seen through by Zhang Yunyi's bodyguards.
Finally, Si Jinyan found an opportunity when Zhang Yunyi left the company.
Even though he knew it was likely a trap set by Zhang Yunyi to lure them out, he had no choice but to take the risk. Young Master Yun's orders were paramount.
Unfortunately, they failed in the end, solely because Zhang Yunyi had two powerful martial artists serving him.
If Si Jinyan had brought weapons with him that day, they would not have lost.
However, on the way, they encountered a checkpoint. The situation was urgent, and to seize the rare opportunity, Si Jinyan had left his weapons in a car, sending one team member back with it.
Zhao Yunhai was surprised that the plan failed due to such a reason. The critical failure of the plan was due to a checkpoint.
The appearance of this checkpoint was either Zhang Yunyi's good luck or a direct arrangement by Zhang Yunyi himself.
However, it was highly probable that Zhang Yunyi had arranged it. Otherwise, why would Zhang Yunyi choose to leave at that precise moment when a checkpoint appeared?
"As long as you're alright, go into hiding and wait for my return."
Zhao Yunhai hung up the phone. He had now revisited an idea that had briefly crossed his mind earlier.
That is, only magic can fight magic, and only protagonists can deal with protagonists.