Salted Fish Doesn't Want to Inherit Hundred of Billion Property

Qing Qin transmigrates into the body of a disposable background character in a no-CP power fantasy novel. In the original story, this Qing Qin inherits the Qing Group, makes reckless decisions in new energy, causes a catastrophic explosion killing nearly a thousand people, and dies in prison at thirty-two, leaving the empire to the male protagonist, Lou Junhao. Aware of his canonical fate, Qing Qin seeks to avoid disaster and secure financial freedom. He is invited to participate in the Heir Selection, a contest hosted by the trillion-dollar Qing Group patriarch to choose an adopted son from one hundred and eight candidates to inherit the conglomerate. The rules are simple: each contestant receives two million yuan and a small company, and after six months, the one with the lowest assets is eliminated. Those who fail entirely receive a ten million yuan consolation check, which Qing Qin eagerly anticipates as his escape route.

Qing Qin deliberately chooses Qibao Soda Factory, a failing beverage company with outdated packaging and a poor reputation, hoping to lose quickly. He acquires the factory, hires loyal but incompetent staff, and attempts to waste money through extravagant but ineffective measures. He buys the original secret formula for an inflated price and rebrands the soda with nostalgic glass bottles. However, his plans are repeatedly thwarted by circumstances beyond his control. A food vlogger named Le Taotao discovers the soda, reviews it positively, and creates a viral trend. Consumers embrace the retro taste, and Qi Soda becomes a hit, with sales skyrocketing and inventory selling out rapidly. Qing Qin’s attempts to drive the company into bankruptcy fail as the product gains unexpected popularity.

As Qibao’s success grows, it threatens Binfen Beverage Factory, the current market leader controlled by Zhang Shan. Binfen launches a smear campaign, accusing Qibao of stealing the formula and bribing contract officers to extend their trademark license. The public opinion turns against Qibao, and Binfen files a lawsuit to revoke the trademark, aiming to crush the competitor legally. Qing Qin, desperate to lose, assigns the case to Li Zhi, the inexperienced son of his deputy manager, hoping for a legal defeat. Meanwhile, corporate rivals and distributors like Deng Baiou maneuver in the shadows, seeing Qibao as either a threat or an opportunity. Qing Qin’s efforts to reject partnership offers and sabotage sales channels are misinterpreted by his staff as brilliant strategic moves, further boosting the company’s morale and market position.

The story follows Qing Qin’s struggle against the narrative’s momentum. Despite his best efforts to fail, the market rewards his products, and his employees interpret his actions as those of a visionary leader. Qing Qin finds himself trapped in a cycle of unintended success, unable to reach the bankruptcy he desires. The conflict centers on his internal battle against fate and external pressures from competitors like Binfen and Lou Junhao, who begin to take notice of this unexpected rival. As the heir selection progresses, Qing Qin must navigate legal battles, corporate espionage, and the growing popularity of his soda, all while trying to maintain his goal of losing the contest to secure his freedom from the novel’s tragic plot.