With global currency devaluation, I'll wear these back and take my whole family flying!

It's another rainy day.

Shen Ci accompanied Tang Song to an antique shop called "Hidden in the City".

"Oh, you've arrived!"

Upon entering the shop, the shop owner, who was sitting on a mahogany chair, warmly stood up to greet Tang Song.

Tang Song held Shen Ci's hand and casually placed the folded umbrella in the bamboo basket by the door before speaking, "It's raining and foggy, so we drove a little slower."

The shop owner said "It's nothing" while glancing at Tang Song and Shen Ci's clasped hands, then subtly raised an eyebrow.

Does this mean he has a girlfriend?

"Let me take a look at the things first," Tang Song said.

The shop owner nodded and turned to go to the back of the shop.

Shen Ci then wandered around the small shop out of curiosity.

She had never been to an antique shop before, and this one didn't seem particularly special. Some tables were piled with all sorts of random items, beads were wrapped around teapots, and calligraphy and paintings were stuck in bronze tripods. You couldn't tell which items were valuable.

They don't look worth much.

There were some things neatly arranged, but Shen Ci didn't recognize them and couldn't figure out what they were.

Tang Song, who was standing beside her, saw her serious expression and couldn't help but gently remind her with a smile, "Stop looking. What you see now is nothing good. You'll see something good soon."

Shen Ci nodded and followed Tang Song to sit down on the mahogany sofa.

A short while later, the shop owner carefully brought out an exquisite box: "Please handle it with care."

Tang Song opened the box, inside which was an extremely exquisite tea set, including a teapot and four teacups, as well as some strange tools whose purpose Shen Ci had no idea.

The shop owner explained, "This is 'Qinghongsha,' an item from the Yuan Dynasty. This teapot appears blue now, but it will turn red when heated because it's made with a special type of sand. This technique is a renowned skill of the Yuan Dynasty, and while it can be replicated with modern technology, those in the know can easily distinguish the real from the fake. Since you're an expert, I won't elaborate further."

Tang Song picked it up and examined it for a moment, then nodded slightly.

The item is old, so it's certainly not perfect, but that's part of the charm of antiques; imperfections can also be a kind of beauty.

Most importantly, the old man will definitely like it.

"200!" Tang Song said slowly, already starting to haggle.

The shop owner gave him a "you again" look, then shook his head: "Didn't we agree on 220? Let me make a little profit!"

"You've earned quite a bit with 200 already, I'm not in a hurry, think about it."

The boss pursed his lips helplessly. Did he dare say no?

But Tang Song wasn't wrong either; he could also make a profit from "200." He deliberately inflated his initial quote because he knew Tang Song would haggle.

"Alright, since this is your first time bringing your girlfriend here, I'll congratulate you." The shop owner certainly knew how to talk.

Shen Ci smiled upon hearing this and thanked Tang Song on his behalf: "Thank you very much, boss."

Back in the car, Tang Song carefully put his things away before turning to Shen Ci and asking, "Baby, you really aren't coming with me?"

Shen Ci looked at his handsome face, raised her hand to touch his chin, and nodded: "This is a big event for your family. Your grandfather's birthday is bound to be a grand occasion, so it's not appropriate for me to go. I don't want to create too many complicated interpersonal relationships when I'm dating you. I just want to be a good girlfriend to you."

Tang Song looked at her, his eyes filled with tenderness and love.

"Your little brain really does think differently from others." With that, he impatiently leaned in and kissed her.

Another long, lingering, wet kiss.

Then Tang Song cupped Shen Ci's face and said earnestly, "I respect your opinion, so I'll take you back to school first?"

Shen Ci nodded.

On the way back to school, Shen Ci casually asked, "You seem to know a lot about antiques. The shopkeeper just said you were an expert."

Tang Song glanced at Shen Ci with a smile before explaining, "My grandfather is the real expert, but I've been around him since I was little and have seen a lot of good things, so I have a good eye and I'm usually not wrong when I look at things."

Shen Ci understood immediately and added, "Then your grandfather will definitely like this tea set."

"I hope so. This tea set is quite rare. I'm hoping he'll be happy and that he'll be able to get me back to the criminal investigation team."

This is what the Tang and Song dynasties truly cared about.

“But if I really go back to the criminal investigation team one day, I’ll definitely be busier than I am now, and it will be even harder for us to see each other often.” Tang Song said, glancing cautiously at Shen Ci to observe her reaction.

"Just do what you want, and never put me first and compromise yourself. I can't bear such a heavy responsibility." Shen Ci turned her head to look at him and said directly, "Because I am the same way. In my heart, I am always the most important."

Tang Song hesitated, but his eyes revealed an undisguised admiration and joy.

Why is his darling so open and honest, and so generous with his expression?

They can speak their minds frankly and honestly, making each other feel relaxed and happy in their relationship, without ever suspecting each other.

He felt instantly relieved, because he really cared about Shen Ci's reaction. He was afraid that Shen Ci would overthink and be unhappy after he said those words, but she didn't.

I was overthinking it.

At the school's main gate, the car slowly pulled up to the side of the road, just as the rain outside had stopped.

May your grandfather enjoy boundless happiness.

Before getting out of the car, Shen Ci playfully spoke and took the initiative to reach out and hook Tang Song's head to kiss him.

Tang Song's hands started to wander excitedly, but Shen Ci pushed him away at the right moment: "I'm leaving!"

Before Tang Song could speak, she pushed open the door, jumped out of the car, and ran into the gate without looking back. Tang Song watched her until her figure disappeared before turning his gaze away.

After calming myself down for a moment, I started the car again.

A secluded villa nestled in the mountains on the northern outskirts of Longcheng has become the gathering place for many prominent figures from Longcheng today.

It's the Tang family patriarch's 66th birthday. Anyone who receives an invitation has to give him face.

When Tang Song arrived, the place was bustling with activity. He carried the gifts and headed straight for the main villa. Upon entering, he saw the old man surrounded by his old friends, chatting and laughing. Tang Song smiled and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Grandpa, happy birthday!"

When Grandpa Tang saw his grandson arrive, his smile widened even more. He quickly reached out and greeted him, "Grandson, you've come at the perfect time! We were just talking about the younger generation when your Grandpa Zhu's granddaughter arrived. She's about your age. Come and meet her!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a girl with exquisite makeup stood out among the group of elderly people. The moment she saw Tang Song, she was attracted by his uprightness and handsome appearance, and she lowered her head slightly with shyness in her eyes.