Seeing that Diao Yu's expression was strange, Sheng Zhicheng's heart began to pound. He realized that he had offended her after asking the question, but the words had already been spoken and he could only try to make amends.

"Well, my dad is a traditional and superstitious man. He's a big believer in ghosts and gods. When he heard about your mother's unfortunate early death abroad, he couldn't bear to see her soul unable to return to her hometown after her death. He happens to know a master who is very experienced in performing rituals, so he thought that if you need anything in this regard, we could introduce you to him, which would be a good deed."

That reason made sense, and the doubt in Diao Yu's eyes lessened slightly.

However, this topic was too dangerous, and continuing the conversation might expose him. So he deliberately put on a self-deprecating and distressed look, sighed deeply, and said, "You know, I am just an illegitimate child, the kind that can't be seen in the light of day... Although I have officially entered the Qin family, I am still inferior to others. How could I have the right to interfere in the things you are talking about?"

Sheng Zhicheng thought about it and agreed. The Qin family had been established in the capital for generations, with deep-rooted connections and influence. Although in recent years, for some unknown reason, the Qin family's fortunes had gradually declined and its offspring had not prospered, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. The Qin family's prestige was still there, and even the currently most powerful He Group had to give them some face on certain occasions.

The more illustrious a family is, the more prone it is to extreme situations. Once conflicts of interest arise, it is not uncommon for brothers to fight, sisters to turn against each other, and husbands and wives to become enemies. And the story behind a behemoth like the Qin family is certainly not as simple as one might imagine; there may be hidden secrets that one has not yet anticipated.

Having quickly defined the matter in his mind, Sheng Zhicheng temporarily put the problem aside and decided to try a different approach.

However, he had only just begun when he suddenly heard footsteps coming from not far away, and he quickly stopped talking.

Diao Yu's ears twitched slightly, and then her eyes lit up. Her body reacted before her brain could, and she walked toward the source of the footsteps.

"elder sister!"

Sure enough, Nan Xian appeared around the corner the next moment. She winked at the two of them and said, "Why are you two chatting here? Come back quickly, we're about to move on to the next segment."

Sheng Zhicheng snapped out of his daze: "Okay, Sister Nanxian, you guys go ahead. I'll go to the restroom and then come back."

Nan Xian nodded, and she and Diao Yu left side by side.

Sheng Zhicheng watched them walk away until they were out of sight, then muttered in puzzlement, "Is Yu Lin's hearing that good? He can even distinguish footsteps..."

Just then, his phone vibrated. He opened it and saw that it was his father calling. He quickly answered the call.

"Zhicheng, how are things on your end?"

Sheng Zhicheng looked around cautiously, cupping the phone's microphone with his hand. "Dad, are you sure Yu Lin's mother is really a demon?"

"You brat, are you questioning your dad? I saw it with my own eyes, how could it be fake!"

He scratched his head. "But when I approached him just now, I used the method you taught me to sense him, and he didn't seem to have any demonic aura."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone. "Perhaps it's because he's half-human and half-demon, with impure blood and weak demonic energy, or perhaps it's because his mother's true form is... never mind, did you find out anything by asking me to probe?"

Upon hearing this, Sheng Zhicheng's face fell. "No, that kid seems to be wary of me and won't say much. But I think he's definitely Qin Keli's son; his talent for swindling people is inherited! Oh, by the way, I was ripped off by him for five million while trying to test things out for you; he has to reimburse me for that!"

"Huh? Hello, hello? Oh dear, Zhicheng, your internet seems to be a bit off. I have a meeting to attend, I'll hang up now!"

"Dad, don't pretend, I know you heard me—" Looking at the screen showing the call ended, Sheng Zhicheng was both amused and exasperated.

What's it like to have a super rich but stingy dad? I'm living proof of that.