I've already become an immortal lord, and only now is the spiritual energy reviving?

Saturday morning.

Qingyuan gripped the steering wheel with one hand, and the dark gray car drove along the street like a fish swimming into a stream.

I glanced at the time on the dial.

It's exactly 8:30.

Knowing my aunt's personality, she probably already cleaned it up.

The call was connected.

"Hey?! Xiao Yuan, are you up yet? If you're not fully awake, we can stay up later. Why make such a fuss on the weekend!"

"I woke up a while ago and am driving to your place. I should be there in about ten minutes."

"Auntie, I thought the weather was nice today, so I'd like to take you and Auntie for a stroll along the Bund, and then we'll go again at noon..."

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Yumei exploded on the other end:

"What?! You're going too?!"

"Xiao Yuan, are you crazy?! Don't you have to work? You took leave just to spend time with us? What about your perfect attendance bonus?"

Qingyuan felt a warmth in his heart.

Her aunt's impression of him was still from a few years ago when he had just graduated.

At that time, he not only couldn't make money, but he was also treated like a donkey by his boss every day.

"Auntie, that's an old calendar."

Qingyuan didn't rush to defend himself, he just chuckled:

"I changed jobs a while ago! My current company is very professional, and I have weekends off."

"Besides, I'm now a core technical staff member. My boss treats me very well; not only has my salary doubled, but my leave is also officially approved, with no deductions in pay, and it's paid leave!"

"Really? You're not lying to your aunt?"

"More real than pearls!"

Shen Yumei visibly breathed a sigh of relief, followed by a hearty laugh:

"That's great! As long as you don't get fined! Drive slowly and be careful on the road!"

......

Hotel restaurant.

My aunt's family seemed a bit reserved.

After finishing the last bite of the fried dough stick, my aunt adjusted her glasses and said with a smile:

"Xiao Yuan, you take Yu Mei and the others to have some fun later. Our family won't join in."

Qingyuan was taken aback: "Second Aunt, there's enough room in the car, everything's arranged..."

That's not what I meant.

My second aunt's husband quickly waved his hand.

"A few of us just wandered around the nearby shopping area. Your aunt loves a lively atmosphere, and we wanted to find a place to pick out some study materials for our second son's postgraduate entrance exam."

Since they've already said all that, forcing them to stay would only seem distant.

"Okay! Auntie, you can shop as much as you want. Call me anytime if you need anything."

Qingyuan readily agreed and turned to look at Shen Yumei and her family of three:

"Auntie, Uncle, Qiangzi, shall we go?"

"Walk!"

......

The morning passed by amidst the throngs of people at Yu Garden's Nine-Turn Bridge and the Bund.

The sun was shining brightly, and it was almost lunchtime.

Xujiahui, a high-end shopping mall.

"Oh dear, I can't do it anymore, my old arms and legs can't walk anymore."

Shen Yumei gathered up the silk scarf in her hand, rubbed her back, and gave orders to the three grown men:

"You three go find a restaurant and see which one doesn't have a queue. I'll also take a look at the shoe cabinet over there. We'll call each other in a bit."

Qingyuan was about to say, "I'll stay with you," when Shen Yumei glared at him:

"With all you grown men around, I feel uncomfortable picking out things! Hurry up and go, don't spoil this old woman's enjoyment!"

After saying that, he pushed Qingyuan toward the elevator without giving him a chance to explain.

Seeing the three men obediently get off the escalator, Shen Yumei breathed a sigh of relief and slipped into the other side of the mall.

Buying shoes?

It's just a facade.

Qingyuan's birthday is approaching, and Shen Yumei has been thinking about it.

In the past, when Xiao Yuan went to school, we would just give him a red envelope or buy him a pair of shoes.

Now that the children are successful, have respectable jobs, and have grown up, it's really embarrassing to give them those things anymore.

"Twenty-seven... My birth year is over, I need to give you something that can bring good fortune."

Suit?

This child doesn't seem to like wearing clothes that are too restrictive.

A watch?

These days, it seems like all young people wear smartwatches.

Just as she was worrying, a shop with a simple and elegant decoration around the corner caught her eye.

Zhuoyuxuan.

Shen Yumei stopped in her tracks, her eyes brightening.

People in Northeast China believe that "jade nourishes the body".

Giving someone a peace buckle or jade pendant to wear close to the body is a good idea; it brings peace and safety.

Having made up her mind, Shen Yumei stepped inside.

In the store.

At the counter, the shop owner was turning to the side and chatting with a young woman.

Shen Yumei saw the girl's back at first glance.

So lovely.

The black trench coat was impeccably tailored, with a perfectly fitted waist, and her hair was casually pulled back, making her look like a refined lady straight out of a TV drama.

"That figure... wow, amazing."

Shen Yumei, being straightforward, couldn't help but whisper a compliment.

The conversation in front stopped.

The figure turned around.

Shen Yumei has seen countless people, and she has seen many young girls with painted eyebrows and eyes in the neighborhood on a regular basis.

But when she saw the face in front of her clearly, she was still stunned for a moment.

it's too cold.

His features were exquisite, yet he possessed an air of authority that made people hesitant to speak to him.

If it were someone with thinner skin, they would probably back down.

But who is Shen Yumei?

She's the kind of person who can chat with the security guard at the entrance of the residential compound until they become sworn brothers.

"Wow, young lady, you're really pretty!"

Shen Yumei took three steps in two, and without caring whether she knew the woman or not, she grabbed the woman's hand.

"I could tell she was special just from her back, but when she turned around, she was completely mesmerized! If this were on TV, she'd definitely be the lead actress!"

The woman's body stiffened almost imperceptibly.

He frowned, as if trying to pull his hand back.

however.

When his gaze fell upon Shen Yumei's eyes, which were curved with a smile, he inexplicably stopped moving.

Sincere, passionate, and without any impurities.

More importantly, the outline of those smiling eyes vaguely overlapped with that of someone else.

He looks just like him.

The woman's gaze softened, and much of her aloofness dissipated.

"You flatter me."

The sound was clear and not harsh.

"Oh, no need for such praise, I'm just telling the truth!"

Shen Yumei's smile became even brighter:

"I'm not good with words, I only know how to judge looks, but I'm good at judging people! Girl, what's your name?"

The woman paused, then parted her red lips slightly:

"Lu Zhaolin".

"Great name! Impressive!"

Shen Yumei clapped her hands, forgetting that she had come to buy jade, and started chatting with Lu Zhaolin:

"Zhaolin, your aunt isn't from around here either. I came here specifically to see my nephew today. I felt an instant connection with you when I saw your back."

They talked about how humid the weather in Shanghai was, how many people were on the Bund, and how hard their nephew's job was.

Lu Zhaolin let the unfamiliar aunt hold his hand, occasionally nodding slightly or simply responding with a "Really?" or "Hmm".

Very strange.

Given her decisive and efficient style, she would usually make an excuse to leave long ago if she encountered a nagging elder.

But today.

She felt a long-lost sense of peace.

After a while, Shen Yumei, her mouth dry from talking, suddenly realized what had happened.

"Oh my god, look at my mouth! Once I start talking, I can't stop. Did I bother you? Did I scare you?"

Lu Zhaolin shook his head, a rare smile appearing on his lips:

"No, you're very interesting."

"Haha! As long as it's funny! Just don't find it annoying!"

Shen Yumei laughed loudly, her eyes darting around:

"By the way, girl, since we've run into each other here, Auntie wants to ask you something."

"I want to buy a birthday present for a young man in his early twenties. What do you think would be a suitable gift?"

A young man in his twenties?

Birthday?

What a coincidence!

Lu Zhaolin's presence here today is surely for the same purpose.

"Jade is the best."

She extended her slender finger and pointed to a piece of dark jade deep inside the counter:

"Jade can cultivate one's character and suppress restlessness. For young people who are working hard away from home, wearing a jade pendant close to their body is like seeing an elder, showing both composure and peace."

"Great! You've hit the nail on the head! I want the jade pendant! Great minds think alike!"

Shen Yumei waved her hand and shouted to the boss waiting beside her:

"Boss! Pick me a good piece of fabric, just like this girl said! Something that... looks sophisticated and elegant when worn out!"

The boss was clearly familiar with Lu Zhaolin. He glanced at President Lu's expression and smiled in agreement.

After much effort, a customized plan was finally finalized.

"Okay! My birthday is in three days, is that enough time?"

"Don't worry, it'll be ready in two days, and I'll send it to you via express delivery."

After Shen Yumei finished paying, her phone rang urgently.

Upon closer inspection, it was a call from Qingyuan.

"Feed? You brat, what's with the rush?...Alright, alright, I'm coming over, I know you're hungry!"

Shen Yumei hung up the phone and looked at Lu Zhaolin without any formality:

"Zhaolin, I really feel like we're destined to meet. How about we add each other on WeChat? I can ask you for advice if I ever want to buy this kind of thing again."

Lu Zhaolin took out his phone.

"Beep".

A soft sound.

Friend added successfully.

"Oh, that's great! Auntie will send over that kid's photo later... cough cough, well, Auntie's on her way now, you guys get back to your work!"

Shen Yumei realized she had almost let something slip, so she laughed it off and rushed out of the shop.

Wait until the figure in bright red blends into the crowd.

Lu Zhaolin said to the boss:

"I want that material too, to carve the same one."

The boss was taken aback: "Mr. Lu, is this... also a gift?"

Lu Zhaolin did not answer. His gaze became somewhat distant.

Perhaps this birthday gift carries even more significance than expected.