Chapter 2 Heir

• Magnificent and majestic alone were insufficient to describe the grandiosity of that building situated on the top of Yun Shan Villas. Ancient artefacts and famous paintings from around the world could be seen decorating the whole place. Even a brick on the floor of such luxurious place is worth a month of my salary. Qin Ming thought to himself.
• He was led by the men into the study room amidst his thoughts. The interior of the study room was minimalistic. A few taxidermy mounts decorated the top of a bookrack. A fragile and dying old man was seen to be sitting at the opposite end on a round table.
• That old man was reclined on the chair with his eyes closed.
• Behind that old man stood multiple bodyguards in black outfits. A young and pretty female secretary stood out among the bodyguards.
• Qin Ming frowned. “Who are you? Why do I feel that you're a little familiar?”
• The old man suddenly opened his eyes. “Qin Ming, you're still living such a terrible life. What's the matter? You don't remember me anymore?”
• Qin Ming was quickly reminded of the scene 2 years back, when he saved a man that was trying to kill himself during a rainy day. Qin Ming was working as a delivery person at that time. He looked intently at the old man. That's him, right?
• Qin Ming saved that man's life during the summer break of his first year in university. He stood by his principle of seeing any of his duty to completion. So, Qin Ming stayed in the hospital and took care of that man for a while. That was the reason he remembered that man.
• “Ah! I remember now. It's you.” Qin Ming suddenly stood up and pointed his finger at that old man. “You were diagnosed with a terminal disease and drove a Rolls-Royce to the river. You're that uncle that wanted to kill himself. Uhm.. your name is Chang... Chang Hongxi, am I right?”
• “Haha, that's me.” Chang Hongxi put on a faint smile. “So we meet again.”
• Qin Ming leaned forward to examine that old man. He spoke. “Something doesn't add up here. Why do you appear to be so old? Aren't you around 50 years old? You look like you're 70 years old already!”
• Chang Hongxi said casually, “It's the side effect from receiving chemotherapy for my cancer. I cannot avoid human nature of getting sick and growing old, as capable as I am.”
• Qin Ming's face darkened. He did not know how to comfort that man that was being tormented by illnesses.
• Chang Hongxi said, “I do not have much time left, kiddo. I promised you that I will return your favor someday. So today will be the day that I repay you for the kindness that you showed me. Sign on this document and you will own everything that I possess.
• The young and beautiful female secretary behind Chang Hongxi took out an inheritance agreement and handed the document to Qin Ming.
• “Ah? Inheritance?” Qin Ming felt surreal, as if he was dreaming.
• He said in confusion, “Are you serious? You don't need to give me everything that you own just because you've contracted a terminal disease and your wife cheated on you. Don't you have your own children? I'm merely a complete stranger to you.”
• Chang Hongxi's body trembled for a moment before he said depressingly, “I had 3 sons and 2 daughters, but they are not related to me at all. I didn't father any child......”
• Qin Ming was silent. Ah, this old man is so pitiful. He had to find out that he's being cheated on by his wife at such an old age.
• Chang Hongxi continued. “I spent 2 years to take back what belonged to me from their hands. I need someone to take over my corporate dynasty now that I'm nearing my death. I still owe you a favor, so if you're willing to accept my possessions, then you shall inherit all my fortunes. If you're not willing to accept this proposal, then you are free to leave after receiving a lump sum.”
• Qin Ming felt like he was the luckiest man alive for inheriting such a large fortune, simply because he saved someone out of good will 2 years ago.
• But Qin Ming wasn't a fool, he had considered this matter from multiple point of views. If I inherited his massive wealth, then I am inheriting all his enemies and troubles as well. I don't think that he would lack enemies after having built such an extensive empire.
• But Qin Ming did not hesitate. He was not pretentious enough to act like he did not need the money. I need this money so that I can live a better life, so that I will no longer be looked down by others. I can only ditch my reputation as a good-for-nothing piece of crap after having sufficient amount of wealth to back me up.
• Qin Ming signed his name and pressed his thumbprint onto the document.
• Chang Hongxi said to the female secretary that was filing the inheritance agreement, “Song Ying, Qin Ming will be your young Master from this moment onwards.”
• Song Ying gazed solemnly at Qin Ming and bowed faithfully. “Young master, Song Ying will be your utmost loyal personal secretary from this moment onwards.”
• Qin Ming hurriedly spoke. “Eh? My secretary? Your name is Song Ying, am I right? Actually.... I am just a normal university student. So I'll be the one in your care from now on.”
• Song Ying smiled and said politely, “Of course, young master. You are truly a humble person.”
• Chang Hongxi waved his hand at Qin Ming to gesture him over. Qin Ming walked over to him quickly as he was extremely grateful towards that old man. He bent downwards beside the chair and looked at the old man that had bequeathed him with an enormous amount of wealth.
• Chang Hongxi gently patted Qin Ming's head. “Remember this, my name is Chang Hongxi. I am a Chinese born in overseas. You were the person that took great care of me and helped me recompose myself two years ago when I was experiencing the lowest period of my life. I am an elite businessman my whole life. I may lose, but I will never be defeated. The first reason why I granted my entire possession to you was because I am returning a favor to you. The second reason was because...... I am feeling lonely. I do not have anyone close to me, not even a friend. I hope that you would not follow my footsteps and live in solitary when you're old, now that you've inherited everything that I own.”
• Qin Ming felt a little touched by Chang Hongxi's speech. This old man had a worse life than the Chinese emperors from old times. It's sad enough for him to be so lonely at such an old age, his wife even cheated on him.
• Qin Ming sniffled as he felt pitiful towards Chang Hongxi. “Okay, I know now. Thank you for the wise words, Godfather.”
• Chang Hongxi smiled suddenly. “You're a sweet talker. The doctors did say that I still have about 6 months left to live. That means you have 6 months' time to familiarize yourself with your inheritance, now that you've signed the agreement. Song Ying will explain to you anything that you are unsure of. I have to attend an important meeting at England tonight, so accompany me to the helipad now.”
• Qin Ming agreed to his request. He felt the need to fulfil his duties as Chang Hongxi's godson, now that he referred that old man as his godfather. That boy pushed Chang Hongxi in his wheelchair to the helipad situated in the estate beside the villa.
• Qin Ming returned to the majestic villa after sending Chang Hongxi off. He toured around the place and touched a famous painting by Van Gogh, then he hugged a few of the ancient ceramics dated back to Ming Dynasty. That boy rested himself on the comfortable sofa made with rhinoceros hide. He felt exhilaration he had never experienced in his whole life as Qin Ming stared blankly at the chandelier attached to the ceiling. That chandelier shared similar design as the ones present in houses of British royalties.
• But Qin Ming was still a little dazed. He asked. “Song Ying, please tell me that these are all happening in reality.”
• Song Ying crossed her palms in front of her abdomen and bowed slightly. The girl said, “Of course, young master. You've inherited all the fortunes under master's possession. Everything that you see here, belongs to you now.”
• Qin Ming turned around to look at the girl confusedly. “Song Ying, are you part of the inheritance as well? Don't tell me that you've signed an indenture to sell yourself? Our relationship is simply employer and employee, right?”
• Song Ying said politely, “I was handpicked by master to serve young master as your personal secretary. I was selected from a training camp and underwent another 2 years of training to fulfil this sole purpose.”
• Qin Ming caught her words. Selected from a training camp?
• The boy sized up the young and pretty secretary. She was tall, with a slender body. Song Ying's facial features were outstanding as well. She's so much better than Li Meng in every possible way.
• Qin Ming was mesmerized by Song Ying for 2 seconds. Then he regained his senses and thought to himself. She's a real beauty. Her business attire merely accentuates her body figure. But it's impolite to stare at a girl's body, so I should control myself to prevent making a fool of myself.
• Song Ying was a little surprised. She had seen powerful men fixating their gaze on her body, but this red-blooded young man in front of her was capable of averting his gaze after being mesmerized by her for just a moment. Qin Ming's impressive indifference left a good impression on the girl.
• Song Ying thought that Qin Ming might be different from other men.
• Qin Ming thought to himself as he looked at Song Ying. If I bring Song Ying back to the university now and stumbled into Li Meng, that bitch would probably be jealous of Song Ying's beauty.
• On second thought, why should I plan something so petty to humiliate Li Meng anyway? I'm already a super-rich person now, so there's no need for me to stoop so low.
• But Qin Ming was still upset by Li Meng's betrayal after he poured his heart out for the girl in the last two years.
• Song Ying noticed the depressing look on Qin Ming. She asked curiously, “Young master, is there anything troubling your mind? Perhaps I can help?”
• Qin Ming sighed and shook his head. “It's nothing you need to worry about. My girlfriend dumped me earlier today and ran off with a rich guy. I'm just a little mad about this incident.”
• Song Ying spoke her mind. “Young master, you're already so wealthy, any girl would be delighted to have you. I believe that your girlfriend will return to your side once you inform her your current identity and wealth status.”
• Qin Ming put on a faint smile. “I wouldn't want that girl again. I don't want to end up being like my godfather. Song Ying, do you know what's making love?”
• Song Ying blushed. She responded. “Making..... love? You mean something like a boy and a girl getting naked together?”
• Qin Ming was speechless with her answer. She's lacking some basic knowledge in that area, huh?
• He shook his head. “Ah, never mind. It's all in the past now, so there's no use for me to ponder on those questions anymore. Oh, there's a question that I've wanted to ask you. How much fortune did I inherit from godfather anyway?”
• Song Ying quickly took a tablet from the car when she heard about Qin Ming's question that was related to business. She spoke while flipping through the reports. “I'm very sorry to inform you that I don't have an exact figure right now. The admins from the companies overseas had yet to update me about their earnings and asset evaluation. But from the current information that I received, companies within Huaxia had earned a clean profit of 34.5 billion from the previous quarter alone. As for the total net worth, I could not calculate the value due to insufficient data.”
• Qin Ming gasped. “That much profit in a single quarter?”
• Song Ying put on a sweet smile. “Yes, young master. You are a rich person now.”
• Qin Ming asked jokingly. “Song Ying, do you think that I should further my education at the university, now that I have so much inheritance?”
• Song Ying titled her head and said, “Young master, it is imperative for you to further your studies in order to become a smarter man. I believe that young master will grow into a wise person in the future with such humility.”
• Qin Ming was touched by the girl's words. She's not a simple person either. And Song Ying is right, so what if I have a lot of money? If my capabilities do not match up with my status, then all the fortune that I inherited would just waste away sooner or later.
• Qin Ming balled his fists. “Okay. I am going to focus on my studies from now on, in order to get over the break-up as soon as possible. Song Ying, can you drop me back to the university? Oh, please transfer five hundred thousand into my bank account too.”
• “As you wish, young master.” Song Ying smiled. She bowed politely as Qin Ming entered the car.