Time Travel: He is My Dad!

The temptation of power

He Qingqing took a deep breath, slowly shifting her attention from Lord Liu to her father. She knew that behind every word and every look of this man lay hidden undercurrents. He was no simple patriarch; he was the master chess player, and she was merely a pawn in the game. If she wanted to find her footing, she had to understand the rules of the game.

"Father," He Qingqing spoke calmly, her heart surging with emotion. "I understand the family situation, but I also want to know what my place in this family is. Am I a simple heir, or have I been assigned some special role?"

Her bluntness made the air tense for a moment. A complex look flashed across her father's eyes, as if he hadn't expected her to ask such a direct question. After a moment, he gently put down his teacup and slowly said, "You are the future hope of my He family."

He Qingqing's heart skipped a beat. Though her father's words were simple, they were filled with hidden meaning. His gaze remained cold, as if he saw through everything. However, the sense of oppression made He Qingqing's heart beat faster. She knew that this was not just a father's expectation for his daughter, but also contained a complex political struggle and the inheritance of family power.

"You are my only child, the heir to all the power, wealth, and glory of the He family." His father's tone gradually became heavy. "But your growth is not only for the family's inheritance, but more importantly, to deal with external threats." He paused, looking firmly at He Qingqing, "You must learn how to survive in this world where men are chess pieces, how to protect yourself and our family in a situation full of betrayal and power struggles."

He Qingqing's heart sank. Her father's words held a profound complexity and depth. She was no mere heir, but had been entrusted with a weighty mission, becoming an indispensable piece in the family's chessboard. In the maelstrom of power, she was destined not to be a bystander but a part of it.

"I understand," He Qingqing whispered. Although she had a thousand questions in her mind, she knew now was not the time to question them. Her father clearly wasn't going to reveal any more secrets to her easily. She could only slowly explore and gradually understand her true role in this world.

Lord Liu stood up, seeming to have sensed the change in atmosphere. He smiled faintly, a playful glint in his eyes. "I admire Miss He's intelligence and composure." His tone was gentle, but the subtle threat was unmistakable. "Since preliminary arrangements have been made for family affairs, I will not stay any longer."

My father didn't answer, only nodded gently. Lord Liu smiled politely and turned to leave. This seemingly ordinary farewell actually foreshadowed the beginning of a deeper game.

He Qingqing didn't leave immediately, but stood there, staring at her father's stern back. She knew she had already stepped into this game of power, and whether she liked it or not, every step forward would be guided by invisible rules.

"You've grown up, Qingqing." Her father finally turned around, his gaze icy. "From today on, you will learn how to survive in this world full of dangers and temptations. You may encounter unforeseen betrayal, and perhaps be seen as a pawn by some, but you must remember that only when you hold power can you find true security and freedom."

He Qingqing's heart trembled. Her father's words were like an invisible shackle, firmly locking her future. She knew that her identity meant she couldn't escape this power struggle. Whether she wanted to or not, she had been drawn into this game.

"I'll remember that," she whispered back, her voice calm but full of determination.

In the days that followed, He Qingqing began to gain a deeper understanding of the family's situation and her father's plans. She was assigned to handle family affairs, from internal affairs to external business negotiations and power struggles, each filled with complexity and subtlety. Through these trivial matters, she gradually realized that what she faced was not just a simple power struggle, but more importantly, a game of human hearts.

The He family is no mere merchant clan, but a power deeply embedded in the imperial court. As the head of the family, my father possesses a powerful political background and connections, and Lord Liu is a key part of this. His identity is complex: a high-ranking official in the court, controlling military power and deeply versed in the mysteries of power. Lord Liu's proactive approach to the He family stems not simply from the family's wealth and commercial interests, but primarily from his recognition of the immense potential and power resources within the He family.

He Qingqing gradually realizes her father's true purpose is to make her the core of the family and inherit the family power. To achieve this goal, she must not only deal with external enemies, but also be wary of everyone around her. Even her closest family members and seemingly friendly "allies" may become her greatest threat in this world full of power struggles.

All of this weighed heavily on her heart. She realized that the lure of power was far more deadly than she had imagined. In this vast family system, every action, every choice, could be a matter of life and death.

Her father told her that only by holding power could she truly have freedom. However, the price of this freedom was endless bloodshed and betrayal.

Just as she began to think deeply about her future, her father suddenly approached her with a serious expression: "Qingqing, the future of our family can't wait any longer. You must enter the court as soon as possible and participate in the greater power game. I will arrange everything. Are you ready?"

This sentence hit He Qingqing's heart like a heavy hammer. She knew that she could no longer turn back. In this vortex of power, all her choices would affect her future destiny.

"I'm ready." He Qingqing answered in a low voice, with a determined light in her eyes.

Her fate is bound to be closely linked to this family and this power struggle, and she is already standing at the starting point of this road.

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