"If you don't want it, then sell it to me. I'll offer you three times the price."

"What?" Miao Miao wanted to see what went on in his mind. Everyone said the item was of poor quality, yet he was offering a higher price? If an adult stood before her, she would've sold it right away, but how could she deceive a child?

"Here's what we'll do: you can go home and discuss it with your elders. If they also agree, I'll sell it to you." If the entire family is oblivious, then she'd gladly take their money.

"No need for such trouble, I'll call directly." The young Master Zhou initiated a video call to his mother. Soon, Lady Zhou's face appeared on the virtual screen, undergoing a beauty treatment with her eyes closed. She asked, "Darling, what is it?"

Master Zhou briefly explained the situation without mentioning the questionable quality of the item. He told her he wanted to repurchase the "Spiritual Water" at three times its original price and asked for her opinion.

"Oh, the Spiritual Water? That's a rare find! Your father searched for it for a long time. Definitely buy it. Even at ten times the price. Do you have enough money? If not, I'll transfer some to you."

"Thanks, Mom." The young master hung up, turning to Miao Miao with a dignified look, "Let's finalize the deal—money for goods."

Miao Miao cheerfully handed over the jade bottle, receiving a hefty payment. Earning so much so quickly, she felt somewhat guilty, as if she had tricked a child.

Zhou You curiously asked, "Does the Chief Justice's family have such immense wealth?" Even their underage child can casually spend hundreds of thousands, if not more.

"The Zhou family's wealth doesn't come from his father, but his mother. Lady Zhou is the daughter of the chairman of a major pharmaceutical group."

"The largest pharmaceutical company in the country?"

Shao Qi nodded. Zhou You became even more puzzled, "Being the leader in the pharmaceutical industry, how come they couldn't get the Spiritual Water themselves? Once he takes it home and tests it, he'll find out the truth, won't he?"

"With so many witnesses, he insisted on buying it, even after we hinted at the questionable authenticity. Whatever happens next is not our concern." Shao Qi felt no sympathy. The Zhou family was exceedingly wealthy, and the Chief Justice's dubious income was substantial. The era of strict anti-corruption is long gone.

Zhou You watched the young boy get into a luxury car escorted by bodyguards. He mused that if his father, who used to work at the court, were still alive, he might have known this Chief Justice Zhou.

"I need to head to the civil registry. You all go on ahead." He intended to visit the Yangcheng civil registry to check for any information about his parents. The new registry systems at each base were not interconnected, so he had to verify at each location for peace of mind.

Shao Qi once sought help to search in the Dawn City registry system but found no trace of Zhou You's parents. If they were still alive, unless their identity was protected, Shao Qi would need to personally investigate. However, it's more likely they were no longer alive.

Zhou You had mentally braced himself. His mother had health issues from a young age, and given the hardships during the disaster, he wasn't overly optimistic.

"I'll accompany you." Shao Qi, knowing what he intended, instructed the others to return and handle the goods.

Cheng Yuran moved closer, kindly offering, "Zhou You, do you need help searching? I have some senior disciples and friends in Yangcheng. Maybe they could assist?"

Shao Qi pushed him aside slightly, saying coolly, "Not necessary. I'm more than enough."

Cheng Yuran replied with a smirk, "In Dawn City, you're a formidable figure, Shao Qi. But here in Yangcheng Base, people might not necessarily pay you the same respect."

He was certain that Shao Qi was more than just an engineer. However, unless his true identity was revealed, who could truly discern who he was?

"No need to trouble yourself." Shao Qi said, placing a hand on Zhou You's shoulder, leading him away with a gentle push and pull. This left Cheng Suyan visibly irritated.

Several gentlemen were puzzled by his unyielding approach, seemingly taking on impossible tasks. Moreover, they couldn't quite grasp Cheng Suyan's fondness for Zhou You. Given the stark difference in their capabilities and Cheng Suyan's average appearance, they wondered why Zhou You would even consider him. Consequently, they had little sympathy when Cheng faced setbacks.

Miao Miao and Li Yunxi, on the other hand, were mostly there for the spectacle. After all, a real-life love triangle was far more gripping than any drama series, and it was free entertainment at its finest.

"Let's head back and practice. If you aim to win someone's heart, first ensure you have the qualities to make their heart flutter."

"And Mr. Shao has those qualities?" Cheng Suyan asked defiantly.

"Don't be so resistant. If he doesn't have them, then no man in the entire country does. We always wondered, our leader is so exceptional — young, handsome, a martial arts master, and from a notable family. Everything about him is top-notch. Yet, he remained single. We initially thought he just had high standards. Plenty in our organization even wanted to set him up."

"So, what was the real reason?"

Miao Miao chuckled, "In reality, he still has high standards. After all, where could you find another handsome gentleman like Mr. Zhou?"

Zhou You emerged from the registry office with a perplexed look. He found someone with the same name as his father, albeit a year younger. The photo in the system bore a striking resemblance to his father. Yet, this man's wife wasn't Zhou You's mother, and they had a ten-year-old son listed on their family registry.

"People's appearances can change post-puberty. Given the shared name and resemblance, it's highly likely he's your father. Why not just visit and find out?"

"I noted the address earlier. I'll go alone tomorrow; too many people might frighten them," he said with a wry smile. "Even if it is him, after ten years apart, who knows if he'll even recognize his son?"

But if it's true, Zhou You has countless questions. This is a meeting he cannot miss.

Shao Qi disagreed, "You're unfamiliar with Yang City. At the very least, let me accompany you and drive. If it's a family reunion, it's best to be prepared. We wouldn't want them mistaking you for a needy relative looking for handouts."