Little Sizi came to my house and became the family's darling, and Li Shimin got anxious.

The man was about twenty years old, with a neat buzz cut, deep facial features, and a nonchalant roguish air about him.

Standing at a full 1.85 meters tall, he wore a black T-shirt with casual pants and limited-edition sneakers, exuding a casual yet imposing aura.

At such a young age, how can he sit in the position of the Lu family heir?

"Miss Li," Lu Jing greeted her with a smile, without the slightest hint of arrogance, "My name is Lu Jing, I apologize for disturbing you."

Li Yinxun remained calm and held the little princess in her arms.

From the moment Lu Jing entered the room, the little girl's gaze was fixed on him, her big, dark eyes unblinking.

Lu Jing turned his head to look at the little princess, raising an eyebrow.

"Little sister, what are you looking at?"

The little princess declared confidently, "Look at the pot!"

Lu Jing was taken aback, then laughed and winked at the waiter behind him.

Li Yinxun asked directly, "Young Master Lu came here, surely not just to say hello."

His tone was calm, but it carried a hint of wariness.

Lu Jing did not answer immediately, but nodded to the old master.

The experienced craftsman understood and opened the wooden box that had been placed to the side since they came in.

The moment the lid of the box was lifted, Li Yinxun's pupils contracted slightly.

The box contained several antiques, including the screen she had previously sent to the auction house.

Her heart skipped a beat, but she remained outwardly calm.

Auction houses have industry rules that strictly protect the information of both buyers and sellers.

The fact that the other party was able to find her so accurately cannot be explained by mere financial resources.

Li Yinxun smiled slightly, "Young Master Lu, what do you mean by this?"

Lu Jing spoke calmly, "Miss Li has misunderstood. My purpose is very simple: if Miss Li has any similar rare items in the future, please give priority to the Lu family for acquisition. The price will be based on the market price, and we will never treat you unfairly."

He paused, then looked calmly at Li Yinxun.

"In the end, the country will pay the bill anyway."

Li Yinxun lowered her eyes; the amount of information conveyed in that sentence was immense.

Having the backing of the state means that the Lu family has already reported her abnormalities to the state, and they suspect her.

"I appreciate your kind offer, Mr. Lu, but this matter cannot be rushed. Let's discuss it further when the time is right."

Lu Jing didn't urge her. He leaned back on the sofa, looking relaxed, as if he had expected that she wouldn't agree immediately.

"No rush, there's plenty of time."

The experienced craftsman standing nearby had already obtained the gold's testing report and was now quoting the purchase price.

"We'll take it all at 1,100 yuan per gram, Ms. Li. What do you say?"

Li Yinxun did some mental calculations and realized that the transaction would bring in an additional five million yuan.

The price is fair, even generous.

"Can."

As the negotiations came to a close, Li Yinxun stood up and took her leave.

Lu Jing did not try to stop him, but simply took a dark red envelope from the master craftsman and handed it over.

"My grandfather will be having a simple birthday celebration on the 30th of next month, with a banquet for guests. If it is convenient for you, Miss Li, we would be honored to have you join us."

Li Yinxun accepted the invitation and nodded after a brief consideration.

"If I have time, I will definitely attend the banquet."

At this moment, the waiter who had been given a signal by Lu Jing earlier came over carrying two exquisite gift boxes.

Lu Jing bent down and personally pushed the gift box in front of the little princess.

"Little sister, this is for you."

The gift box is exquisite and clearly expensive.

The little princess did not immediately reach out her hand, but turned to look at Li Yinxun, her eyes filled with a longing yet restrained question.

Li Yinxun nodded, and the little princess happily accepted the gift box, hugged it to her arms, and thanked her in a soft, sweet voice.

"Crab hotpot!"

Lu Jing's expression softened visibly, and he reached out and gently flicked the little princess's forehead.

"So well-behaved, much less troublesome than my naughty little sister."

The little princess squinted her eyes as she was praised, tilted her head slightly, and said, "Hehe, you're such a good girl."

The group said their goodbyes and left.

Behind them, the old master craftsman watched the departing figures of the group and asked in a low voice.

"Young Master, what do you think?"

Lu Jing stood at the door, his gaze fixed on the slowly departing car, before finally looking away after a long while.

"Interesting, we can arrange for them to meet."

……

In the car, the little princess couldn't wait to open the gift box.

It was filled with imported chocolates and various candies, and the packaging was exquisite, so it didn't look cheap.

The little girl's eyes lit up, but she didn't rush to put the chocolate in her mouth. Instead, she carefully broke the chocolate into small pieces and distributed them one by one.

When it came time to divide the pieces, I only had two small pieces left in my hand. I stuffed them into my mouth with satisfaction, my cheeks bulging.

Li Yinxun looked at this scene in the rearview mirror and shook her head indulgently.

In the back seat, Li Yuan remained silent.

He didn't speak until the little princess had finished distributing the candy.

"Xiao Xun, you were nervous for a moment when you were inside just now."

It's not a question, it's a statement.

Li Yinxun remained silent for a moment, without denying it.

"Grandpa has a good eye."

"Who is that person?"

Li Yinxun carefully considered her words before slowly speaking.

"The Lu family is a top-tier conglomerate in China, with deep roots in finance, real estate, cultural relics, and military industry. Today, Lu Jing is the current leader of the Lu family."

"What he said today means that the Lu family has the government backing them. And the fact that they were able to find my door so precisely means... they have most likely confirmed your identities."

Li Lizhi's face turned deathly pale.

"What if the Tang Dynasty finds out about the existence of the interdimensional passage and tries to seize the Tang Dynasty's homeland? How will we defend ourselves?"

Tanks, airplanes, cannons...

The Tang Dynasty was like paper in comparison.

Seeing Li Lizhi's anxious and nervous face in the rearview mirror, Li Yinxun said, "Don't worry too much. The Tang Dynasty is part of Chinese history. The government has no reason to invade a dynasty that has already disappeared into the past. It would be meaningless."

"They're targeting us not because they want to steal from the Tang Dynasty, but more likely because they want to figure out how the interdimensional passage works and assess the risks and opportunities. At worst, we'll be using modern technology to help the Tang Dynasty expand its territory, which would be good for both sides."

Li Lizhi bit her lip, her expression still uneasy.

Li Yuan leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes and pondered for a long time before finally speaking slowly.

"Xiao Xun is right. If they really had malicious intent, they wouldn't have sent just a young upstart. Giving gifts, treating people to meals, and seeking cooperation are the proper ways to make friends, not to send a military show."

He opened his eyes, his gaze heavy.

"However, we must always be wary of others; we need to be more cautious in our future actions."

Li Yinxun nodded and said nothing more.

The scenery outside the window rushed past, and the tree-lined avenues of the villa area came into view.

Everyone returned home with their own worries on their minds.

The little princess skipped and hopped into the room, completely unaware of the undercurrents that had just passed through the adults' lives.