My hotel is full of emperors throughout history.

Li Yuan's gaze fell on the small dough ball, and something seemed to be touched in his heart.

The dough ball was made very poorly, even terribly, but in Li Yuan's eyes it was completely different.

He was, after all, an emperor.

Not to mention that Li Shimin did not shortchange him materially during the days after his abdication.

So compared to gold and silver jewelry, this...

He gently touched the lump of dough, his fingers trembling slightly, then looked down at Xiao Sizi, gazing at her adorable little face.

This face has not yet been tainted by the court's intrigues; it is devoid of scheming, containing only the purest filial piety and concern.

Looking at her, Li Yuan seemed to see the figures of his children who had been by his side for a long, long time, those warm fragments that had long since faded behind blood and fire, power and suspicion.

The hardened defenses seemed to have been pried open a crack by those innocent eyes and that ill-shaped lump of dough.

Li Yuan opened his arms to the rhinoceros.

"Sizi, come here..."

Little Sizi's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood his grandfather's meaning.

Although she was young, she was very sensible. Knowing that her grandfather was ill, she did not rush to him as usual, but instead carefully approached him.

She nestled her small body into Li Yuan's arms, and even adjusted her posture to avoid touching the tubes and instruments on her grandfather's body.

Li Yuan gently wrapped his arm around his granddaughter's soft little body. The warm and vibrant touch, transmitted through his hospital gown, contrasted sharply with his own decay and coldness.

Little Sizi still carried a faint, sweet scent of flour and sunshine, so clean it softened one's heart.

He looked down and could see the top of his granddaughter's dark hair, and feel her obedient and quiet dependence on him.

Li Yuan gazed at his granddaughter in his arms for a long time, his eyes churning with complex emotions.

There is the belated comfort of family reunion, and a sigh for the fragility of life.

Perhaps, there is also a trace of vague nostalgia for the distant past.

Li Lizhi stood aside, watching this scene, her eyes slightly warm.

She knew that there was a deep-seated grudge between her grandfather and father, and that he was usually stern and unapproachable, but the gentleness he showed towards Si Zi at this moment was genuine.

She felt both happy for her sister and a pang of sadness.

If it weren't for those unforeseen events, the Li family, grandfather and grandson, should have often enjoyed such warmth and affection.

Chen Mo watched quietly, feeling a mix of emotions.

He nudged Li Lizhi with his elbow while glancing at the insulated box.

Li Lizhi immediately understood what he meant, picked up the lunchbox and opened the lid.

The delicate yet enticing aroma of the congee wafted out slowly, mingling with the smooth fragrance of the steamed egg custard.

Little Sizi sniffed, lifted his head from his grandfather's arms, looked at the food box with bright eyes, then looked at Li Yuan, and said in a childish voice.

"Grandfather, smell it! It smells so good! Manager Chen made it especially for you, it's delicious!"

"You need to eat something so you can get better quickly and play with Sizi!"

Li Yuan's thoughts were pulled back to reality by his granddaughter's words.

He glanced at the perfectly cooked porridge and the tender yellow steamed egg in the food box, then looked up at Chen Mo.

This time, the scrutiny in his eyes was much less pronounced.

Thank you for your trouble.

He nodded slightly to Chen Mo in gratitude.

Chen Mo quickly waved his hand.

"You're too kind, it's nothing. The porridge and steamed egg are still warm, perfect for eating now. Would you like to try them and see if they suit your taste?"

Li Lizhi also stepped forward and said softly.

"Grandfather, may I serve you something?"

Li Yuan looked at the rhinoceros in his arms, then at the food box, remained silent for a moment, and finally nodded.

Chen Mo looked at Li Yuan eating, and as if suddenly remembering something, took something out of his pocket.

"Grandpa, you must be feeling a bit bored recuperating here. This can help you relieve your fatigue."

Li Yuan's gaze was drawn to it.

"What is this?"

"I know! I know!"

Before Chen Mo could speak, Xiao Sizi spoke up, pointing excitedly at her phone.

"This is a hand chicken...it can be used to read books or watch those animated shows, and Sizi loves watching it!"

At this point, Xiao Sizi pouted, looking aggrieved.

"The *Cyclocarya spp.* won't let the little one look at it for too long! They say it'll hurt his eyes!"

"oh!"

Li Yuan became interested and took the phone, playing with it in his hand.

"How do I use this?"

Chen Mo taught him how to use it.

"It's too late to go buy it, so I brought over Gao Ming's old phone. You can use it for now, and I'll buy you a new one later."

Li Yuan nodded.

Following Chen Mo's instructions, I unlocked the screen.

It was a photo of a cat yawning in the sunlight, the movement was captured very well, and the cat's wide-open mouth made it look adorable.

Li Yuan's hand trembled almost imperceptibly, clearly startled by the object.

But he quickly regained his composure, his eyes filled with admiration.

The later generations are truly amazing!

This item alone is already considered a divine artifact by them.

Li Yuan glanced around.

This place truly rivals the celestial realm!

Chen Mo explained as he taught him.

"This allows you to know what's happening around the world in real time, no matter how far or near, as long as there's a signal... uh, as long as conditions allow, you can know almost instantly."

"In addition, it can make phone calls, no matter how far away."

"It's like being able to read all the books in the world."

To make Li Yuan feel better, Chen Mo opened a short video app while speaking.

"Look, for example, by using this, you can see what people all over the world are doing, saying, and what new things are happening right now..."

Just opened,

In an instant, a burst of high-energy electronic music erupted!

Although Chen Mo had turned down the volume, the music was still clear and jarring in the quiet ward.

What's even more striking is the image—a stylish, sophisticated woman with impeccable makeup and an outfit that accentuates her figure, facing the camera.

"Clean the windows! Clean, clean, clean the windows! Clean the windows..."

Chen Mo: ? ? ?

Li Lizhi: ? ? ?

Li Yuan: ? ? ?