Let you play a corrupt official, are you saying you want to make progress? - Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Adopted Sons Are Never As Good as Biological Sons

After online commentators started dissecting the matter, Qin Xuan again found himself in the spotlight. People were amazed to discover that their understanding of the Chinese language had been futile. Language could be manipulated in such a way. It was surreal. Every word could be comprehended individually, but combined, they took on an entirely different meaning.

This genuinely required a solid foundation. Qin Xuan was already a well-known figure during this period, and his popularity soared even higher. Men and women, young and old, all had a deep affection for Qin Xuan. His words had been meticulously transformed into memorable quotes. For instance, the phrase, “If you don’t accept it, how can I accept it? If I don’t accept it, how can Wang Zhi accept it? If Wang Zhi doesn’t accept it, how can we both progress together?”

For a while, the online marketing accounts went wild, promoting Qin Xuan’s linguistic artistry. Afterward, they would include a special link. Clicking it would reveal a book available for purchase, an example of highly emotionally intelligent phrasing.

Qin Xuan reclined on his bed, casually scrolling through his phone, and when he saw this, he couldn’t help but shake his head. Indeed, the influence of marketing accounts was not underestimated, regardless of the era.

Qin Xuan closed his eyes and began to relax. Anyway, the evening program didn’t start until 8 PM, and Qin Xuan had received approval from the station director to take a break. Qin Xuan closed his eyes, feeling quite relaxed. Interacting with leaders in this world was comfortable. Everyone said what they meant.

There was no need to beat around the bush. Even when there were opportunities for advancement and salary increases, they prioritized capable individuals. In the past, in his original world, his achievements would have been taken away by well-connected individuals.

Here, at most, there was someone like Luo Chen, but that only provided an additional opportunity. If one lacked the ability, the program would still belong to Qin Xuan.

During Qin Xuan’s break, the station director intensely discussed with the leaders. They unanimously agreed that the initial draft created by Qin Xuan was exceptional and highly educational.

Despite the focus on corrupt officers, the outcomes for these corrupt officers were not favorable. In the end, justice prevailed.

“The initial draft by Qin Xuan is truly remarkable. The overall concept is very clear, and it’s quite impressive. We should let him continue!” Said the station director.

“Yes, the characters in the story, like Qi Tongwei and Gao Yuliang, are all outstanding. They are unlike the corrupt officers in previous literary works. Anyway, this work just needs a little push, and it’s sure to become a hit!”

The leaders in the station all expressed their thoughts. They had no issues with the initial draft, but many were eager for Qin Xuan to complete it sooner. Perhaps if this literary work were to be introduced in coordination with the “Walking into History” program, the effect would be even better. However, the station director couldn’t help but chuckle when he heard this.

“Your ideas are good but don’t forget that Qin Xuan is a person, not a machine. Being responsible for “Walking into History” daily is exhausting, and ‘Walking into History’ is no ordinary program.”

“It demands a tremendous amount of energy,” the station director reminded them.

While these leaders recognized Qin Xuan’s abilities, they hadn’t considered his situation. After hearing the station director’s words, the other leaders also felt a bit embarrassed. They realized they were being too hasty.

At this moment, Professor Yang arrived and, after briefly understanding the situation, came up with an idea.

“Why not intertwine the program with the literary work? Although it’s still an initial draft, Qin Xuan can design characters based on its unique features. After designing them, the station can handle the refinement, turning it into a finished product. With these elements, we can start with early promotion,” Professor Yang suggested.

This way, they could achieve a good effect without exhausting Qin Xuan.

“However, Qin Xuan is quite interesting. He’s even interested in studying history despite featuring corrupt officers in his work,” Professor Yang remarked, poking fun at the situation. After all, he was a history scholar himself.

The people in the room shared knowing smiles. Time passed slowly, and the officer livestream began airing advertisements at 7:40 PM. Online viewers had been eagerly waiting for a while.

In the past, during the advertisement breaks of other programs on the station, few people paid attention. However, due to the success of Qin Xuan’s show, viewers were afraid of missing even a minute, so they arrived early. In addition to that, they could discuss the upcoming plot within the live stream chat.

[Brothers, I’ve figured out Qin Xuan’s golden phrases. According to some up’s analysis, it’s highly likely that the place Qin Xuan chose is the back door of Wang Zhi’s house.] [This is impressive. Qin Xuan is a modern man, after all, even finding out where the ancient people lived. Such people deserve to get rich!] [To be honest, I’ve been in my unit for five or six years, and I still don’t know where our leaders live.] [Coincidentally, I don’t know either!]

The entire livestream chat was abuzz with conversations.

Finally, the clock struck 8, and the live stream showed its screen.

[Qin Xuan, you’re finally here. We’re looking forward to seeing you cause a stir again today!] [Hurry up, I want to see how you’ll make money!] [Exactly, has your calligraphy and painting store opened yet?]

The online viewers began urging Qin Xuan.

And so, the camera started to change scenes. The first thing that caught viewers’ eyes was a calligraphy and painting store. As the camera continued to shift, emerging from the calligraphy and painting store, viewers could see the back door of a wealthy household. When viewers were left wondering, the camera continued to change and entered the interior of this prominent household, where they encountered Wang Zhi.

[“Oh my, that up’s analysis was right! That street was indeed Wang Zhi’s back door!”] [“Qin Xuan is amazing. he knows how to pick the right place!”]

At this moment, Qin Xuan was already enjoying tea with Wang Zhi.

“Qin Xuan, your calligraphy and painting shop isn’t doing well, and I’ve heard many people claim the items are counterfeit,” Wang Zhi commented as he sipped his tea.

The calligraphy and painting store had been open for three days, yet it struggled to attract customers.

“Mentor, it’s just the beginning. I’ll soon contact some scholars to have them appraise the items. While common people may not recognize their value, these scholars should,” Qin Xuan said with a smile, sipping his tea.

Wang Zhi and Qin Xuan sat, enjoying their tea, while Wang Zhi’s nephew served them.

“Uncle Qin, I don’t quite understand. Everything in the calligraphy and painting store is fake, and people aren’t naive,” the nephew remarked, puzzled.

He now aligned with Qin Xuan and Wang Zhi but still struggled to grasp the intricacies.

“Hehe, the items in the calligraphy and painting store are indeed replicas, but Wang Zhi’s officer position is very real!” Qin Xuan glanced at the nephew, making a significant point.

The nephew, after hearing this, suddenly had an epiphany. “But why didn’t you do this earlier? It’s been three days!”

“No need to rush. There hasn’t been a significant incident yet. It’s not the right time,” Qin Xuan explained clearly. Upon hearing this, Wang Zhi seemed to nod in agreement, highly approving of Qin Xuan’s words.

“Not the right time?” The nephew shook his head, still having a hard time understanding.

Online viewers were equally perplexed.

[“Did you guys understand what Qin Xuan is waiting for?”] [“Who are you asking? I have no clue!”] [“Let’s be patient! They’ll tell us soon.”]

With that, the camera on the stage shifted, and the passage of time on the stage changed as well.

In the blink of an eye, thirty days later, the calligraphy and painting store struggled, and Qin Xuan had made no moves.

The only noteworthy development was that the former Associate Director, Xue Shun, had been impeached and subsequently dismissed from his position by the Emperor.

Due to his excellent performance during this period, Qin Xuan had temporarily taken over the Associate Director’s duties. However, it was clear to discerning eyes that it was only a matter of time before he would take on this position permanently.

At this moment, in the Inner Hall of the Ministry of Justice, Wang Zhi and Qin Xuan engaged in casual conversation. Just at that moment, the nephew arrived.

“Lord Wang, I’ve investigated the fertility temple you asked me to check. It’s indeed in a very bad condition!” The nephew said enthusiastically.

Wang Zhi perked up upon hearing this and asked, “Does that fertility temple have some secret?”

The nephew wiped his sweat and explained, “It’s like this. That fertility temple is incredibly effective. As long as they take infertile women there and stay for three days, they come back pregnant. However, in reality, the trick is played by the monks inside.”

When the nephew first learned about this, he was shocked. “I’ve already uncovered at least fifty-two cases, and the impact is quite sinister!”

Wang Zhi nodded in acknowledgment, “Qin Xuan, I must go to meet the Emperor now. You’re in charge of the recent matter. Of course, if you need my help for any reason, there’s no need to seek my permission.”

“By the way, do you remember that former Imperial Kitchen Manager, a eunuch, who had so many adopted sons? Adopted sons are never as good as biological sons!” Wang Zhi asked.

Qin Xuan bowed slightly, “Mentor, rest assured, I know what to do.”

Online viewers, upon seeing this, were somewhat puzzled.

[“What the heck, what does this mean? Is Wang Zhi trying to adopt Qin Xuan as his son?”] [“I don’t think it’s like that. If it were, Qin Xuan’s intelligence would have surely figured it out.”] [“Is there such a thing as this fertility temple?”] [“Yes, I’ve read similar stories in history before.”]

“Uncle Qin, are we going to report this case?” The nephew asked quietly.

“We’ll document the case for now. The people have already been dealt with. We don’t need to report it immediately,” Qin Xuan replied after some thought.

“We’ve waited so long. Your calligraphy and painting store can finally open!” Qin Xuan sighed softly.

“Qin Xuan, what does this have to do with the calligraphy and painting store, and what’s the story behind this fertility temple?” The nephew asked, still puzzled.

Qin Xuan looked at the young man and explained, “The fertility temple is where women who can’t conceive children go. If they become pregnant, the husband’s family pretends as if nothing happened, and they raise the child. If they don’t become pregnant, it’s considered the woman’s problem, and she’s in a dire situation.”

The nephew grasped the idea. “I understand. If they can conceive after going in, it’s the husband’s issue, and the family turns a blind eye. If not, it’s the woman’s problem.”

Qin Xuan nodded, his expression somewhat complex, as these were ancient customs.

“In that case, with so many people affected, what will happen to the women who are now pregnant?” The nephew asked, perplexed.

Before the exposure, the husbands of these women would certainly take care of them. But now that the situation was known, these women would likely be abandoned.

“Go talk to the husbands of the women who have some charm. If any of them are willing, they can divorce their wives and send them to Wang Zhi’s residence to become concubines.”

“Wang Zhi will provide for all their needs, and the children they bear will be treated as if they were his biological children,” Qin Xuan replied with a smile.

The nephew was baffled and then slightly embarrassed. “Qin Xuan, this doesn’t seem right. My uncle, once he finds out, he’ll surely scold me!”

“Silly boy, your uncle tacitly approves of this! An adopted son, where’s the difference compared to a biological one?” Qin Xuan replied with a meaningful smile.

Not only the live stream chat but also the broadcast studio was in this state. The leaders felt their heads buzzing.

Professor Yang looked appreciative. “Qin Xuan knows even the stories of the Tian family replacing the Qi during the Spring and Autumn. He’s truly exceptional. It’s hard to believe he doesn’t have a formal history education.”