Looking for relatives: I acquired my mother’s billion-dollar enterprise Chapter 13

Qin Yuan leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the desk as he processed his mother’s words. A billion-yuan bet with Lei Jun. It wasn’t just a financial matter—it was a question of honor, the kind of duel that spoke to the iron will of two titans of industry. His mother had held her ground, bested her competitor, and earned the rightful spoils of victory. Yet, it seed the spoils were never claid.

“Lei Jun,” Qin Yuan murmured to himself, his lips curling into a faint, enigmatic smile. “You might be brilliant in business, but when it cos to settling debts, it seems you need a reminder.”

He closed his laptop with a deliberate snap, his mind already calculating. Dami Technology was no stranger to him; it was an empire that the Azure Foundation, under his own ticulous leadership, had propped up with strategic investnts. Qin Yuan had stood as the silent architect of its expansion, his financial influence spanning continents.

But this wasn’t about money. It was about his mother. The iron-willed Song Yazhi deserved nothing less than what was promised, and Qin Yuan would ensure she received it.

A glint of determination flashed in his eyes. The Iron Lady’s victory would not be forgotten, not on his watch.

By late afternoon, Qin Yuan’s casual workplace deanor had vanished. He dialed a number that connected him to his overseas investnt team, his voice carrying the crisp authority of soone who commanded empires.

“Contact Dami Technology. I need a private eting with Lei Jun, face-to-face. No middlen,” he said, his tone leaving no room for negotiation.

On the other end, the team leader stamred, “Sir, do we need to inform them about the subject of the eting?”

“No,” Qin Yuan replied. “They’ll find out soon enough.”

As he hung up, his thoughts lingered on his mother. She had laughed off the unpaid bet, brushing it aside as inconsequential. But Qin Yuan knew better. For Song Yazhi, every action, every word, every promise carried weight. This was about more than money; it was about integrity.

That evening, Qin Yuan returned to Tan Palace, his steps slow and thoughtful as he approached Courtyard No. 3. The soft golden glow from the villa’s windows spilled onto the manicured lawn, a warm contrast to the crisp night air. As he entered, he found his mother seated in the living room, sipping tea, her posture as elegant as a queen’s.

“Xiao Yuan, you’re back!” Song Yazhi’s face lit up with maternal joy as she set her teacup down.

“Of course, Mom,” Qin Yuan said, smiling warmly as he joined her. “I promised I’d spend more ti with you.”

“You’ve been working hard today,” she said, brushing a strand of hair from her face. “Co, sit. Tell about your day.”

Qin Yuan chuckled. “It’s not as interesting as yours, Mom. The news makes you sound like a character out of a novel—billion-yuan bets, rivalries with industry giants.”

Song Yazhi laughed softly. “Those stories are in the past, Xiao Yuan. What matters now is that you’re here.”

He nodded, his expression softening. “Still, Mom, I think it’s important to tie up loose ends. That bet with Lei Jun, for example—it wasn’t just about the money, was it?”

Song Yazhi sighed, her gaze distant. “No, it wasn’t. It was about making a statent. At that ti, people doubted , questioned whether a woman could stand shoulder to shoulder with the n dominating the tech industry. I made that bet not to win money, but to prove that Gezhi, and won like , are forces to be reckoned with.”

“And you succeeded,” Qin Yuan said, his voice filled with quiet pride.

“Yes,” she said, her smile bittersweet. “But victory doesn’t always an getting what you’re owed. Sotis, it’s enough to know you won.”

Qin Yuan leaned forward, his eyes locked on hers. “Not for , Mom. You won fair and square, and Lei Jun owes you. I’ll make sure he rembers that.”

Song Yazhi’s eyes widened slightly. “Xiao Yuan, you don’t need to—”

“Mom,” he interrupted gently. “You’ve spent your life fighting battles for others—your employees, your company, your family. Let fight this one for you.”

For a mont, she looked at him, a mixture of surprise and pride in her gaze. Then she nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. “Alright, my son. Do what you think is right.”

The next morning, Qin Yuan’s plan was already in motion. Lei Jun, oblivious to what was coming, had agreed to et with Qin Yuan at a private executive lounge in Ninghai.

As Qin Yuan arrived, his tailored suit and confident stride exuded an air of effortless power. The staff, recognizing him, bowed politely as he made his way to the reserved room.

Lei Jun was already waiting, a glass of wine in hand. When he saw Qin Yuan, he smiled, extending a hand. “Mr. Qin, what a pleasure. I’ve heard much about you.”

“And I about you,” Qin Yuan replied, shaking his hand firmly.

They exchanged pleasantries for a mont before Qin Yuan’s tone shifted, becoming sharper, more direct. “Mr. Lei, I believe there’s a matter from the past that requires our attention—a certain billion-yuan bet you made with my mother.”

Lei Jun’s smile faltered slightly, his eyes narrowing. “Ah, that. I assud it was more of a… friendly wager.”

Qin Yuan’s expression didn’t waver. “It wasn’t. My mother doesn’t make idle bets, Mr. Lei. She keeps her promises, and she expects others to do the sa.”

Lei Jun shifted uncomfortably. “I admire Madam Song greatly, but the situation—”

“The situation,” Qin Yuan interrupted, his voice low and firm, “is simple. You lost the bet. My mother never pursued it because she didn’t need the money, but I see things differently. A bet is a contract, Mr. Lei, and contracts should be honored.”

Lei Jun looked at him, weighing his words. Finally, he sighed. “Alright, Mr. Qin. You have a point. I’ll see that the matter is resolved.”

Qin Yuan’s lips curved into a faint smile. “Good. Let’s ensure the resolution is swift.”

As he left the eting, Qin Yuan felt a sense of satisfaction. His mother’s honor had been defended, and the world would soon be reminded that the Iron Lady and her son were not to be underestimated.

Standing on the steps of the building, Qin Yuan looked up at the sky, the sun breaking through the morning clouds. “This is just the beginning,” he murmured to himself. “You know nothing about my abilities, but you’re about to find out.”