My hotel is full of emperors throughout history.

While all the emperors were busy conquering all sides, Chen Mo became unusually leisurely.

Especially the honeymoon after the wedding, it was incredibly comfortable.

Unfortunately, Xiao Si insisted on going, so we had no choice but to bring her along.

We went to Beijing for our honeymoon...

The Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven...

As they strolled along, everything seemed new and exciting to Li Lizhi, and everything Xiao Sizi found fascinating.

Chen Mo acted like a dutiful tour guide and bodyguard, explaining things while protecting the two from getting separated by the crowd.

After walking around for a while, they went to the National Museum.

Li Lizhi is particularly interested in historical artifacts and will carefully examine each exhibit for a long time.

Chen Mo followed beside her, watching her focused profile, feeling secretly pleased.

Little Sizi was initially very enthusiastic, pulling Chen Mo around and asking him all sorts of questions, but after half an hour she got tired and started whimpering on Chen Mo's shoulder.

"Brother-in-law, Sizi is tired..."

Chen Mo picked her up and pointed to the rest area.

"How about we sit over there for a while? My brother-in-law and sister will come out after watching for a bit longer."

Little Sizi nodded and obediently followed him to the rest area.

Chen Mo put her on a chair and took out her favorite cookies from his bag.

"Be a good boy and wait here, don't run around."

Little Sizi held the biscuit and nodded vigorously.

"Yes! Sizi is the best behaved!"

Chen Mo smiled and patted her head before turning to find Li Lizhi.

Li Lizhi was looking at a bronze artifact when she saw him return and asked softly.

"Where's the rhinoceros?"

"They're eating in the rest area." Chen Mo stood beside her, looking at the exhibits together. "Do you like this one?"

Li Lizhi nodded:

"Hmm. We also have bronze artifacts, but not as... as..."

She paused, as if searching for the right words.

"Ancient?" Chen Mo added for her.

Li Lizhi smiled: "Yes, ancient."

The two strolled around for a while longer, looking at several pieces of porcelain and ancient paintings. Chen Mo was just about to take her to the next exhibition hall—

"Brother-in-law!!!"

Xiao Sizi's voice came from the direction of the rest area, sharp and urgent.

Chen Mo's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly pulled Li Lizhi back.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Little Sizi stood at the entrance of the rest area, pointing frantically inside with her little hand, her face flushed red.

"That! That! Brother-in-law, look at that!"

Chen Mo looked in the direction she pointed—

Next to the rest area is a special exhibition hall. A large display board stands at the entrance of the hall, with several large characters written on it.

"The Exploitation of the Works of Nature: A Special Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Scientific Treasures"

Below the display board, there are enlarged photos of several exhibits.

The first photo shows an iron rod.

Exhibit Description:

【Tang Dynasty "Zhenguan Divine Iron" (high-carbon steel component with regular patterns)】

This artifact testifies to the extremely high level of craftsmanship in the Tang Dynasty. Its origin and the techniques used to create it remain a mystery, making it an important physical object for studying Tang Dynasty science and technology and ideas.

In the ninth year of the Zhenguan era, the emperor established…

Chen Mo: ...

Li Lizhi: ……

Why does this iron rod look so familiar?

Chen Mo looked again—

The texture on it, the curved lines, that...

This is the very thing he gave to Li Shimin back then.

A single piece of rebar can be displayed in the National Museum and take up such a large space.

If the person who created him knew, he'd probably get a separate section in the family genealogy.

I've accomplished something in my life, haven't I?

Chen Mo paused, then turned to the side. This time there was no physical object, only a photograph.

That was the wreckage of a... heavy truck.

Exhibit Description:

"The Han Dynasty chariot—unearthed in Ulanqab City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is believed to be the pinnacle of mechanical engineering in the Han Dynasty. Its complex structure and exquisite craftsmanship make it impossible to reconstruct to this day."

Chen Mo: ...

This is the heavy truck that Liu Ju bought back then!

Chen Mo's hands began to tremble.

Then, his gaze fell on the third photo.

That is a terracotta warrior.

But in its hand, it held a—

AK-47.

Exhibit Description:

"The Qin Dynasty repeating crossbow—the latest discovery from the Terracotta Army pits—has overturned the academic community's understanding of Qin Dynasty weaponry technology due to its complex mechanical structure and advanced design concept."

Chen Mo: ? ? ?

"Brother-in-law! That's my eldest brother's gun! And Brother Liu Ju's cart! And that one—"

She pointed to the rebar and tilted her head, thinking for a moment.

"What was that again? I think I've seen it before..."

Chen Mo quickly covered her mouth.

He stiffly turned his head to look at Li Lizhi beside him.

Li Lizhi was looking at the exhibits, her expression extremely complex.

She glanced at the "Zhenguan Divine Iron," then at the "Han Dynasty Heavenly Chariot," and finally at the "Qin Dynasty Repeating Crossbow"—

Finally, her gaze fell on Chen Mo's face.

In that gaze, there was shock, confusion, and a hint of amusement.

The three people entered the special exhibition hall.

The exhibition hall wasn't large, but it was decorated with great care.

The lights shone on the exhibits, creating a solemn and mysterious atmosphere.

That piece of rebar was placed separately in a glass display case.

A dozen or so tourists were gathered around, listening to the guide's passionate narration.

"...Carbon-14 dating has confirmed that this iron rod dates back to the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty. Its alloy composition is extremely complex, and its strength far exceeds the level achievable by any smelting technology at the time. Some scholars speculate that this may be a product of exchanges between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Regions, or even..."

Chen Mo listened from the side, his lips twitching.

Li Lizhi, standing beside him, gently squeezed his hand, suppressing a laugh.

Little Sizi pressed his face against the glass, staring at the rebar, and muttered to himself.

"This... looks like the one Manager Chen has in his kitchen..."

Chen Mo quickly picked her up.

Shh—that's not it, this is.

Little Si blinked and nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

The next exhibit is a projection of the wreckage of that heavy truck.

Part of the wreckage has been restored, including the huge tires, the rusted cab, and the iconic car emblem.

Although it was blurry, Chen Mo recognized it at a glance.

This is the Dayun truck I bought back then...

The guide's voice continued to come through.

"...When this 'Han Dynasty chariot' was unearthed, archaeologists were completely unable to understand its structure."

"Its transmission, suspension, and braking systems far surpassed the technological level of the Han Dynasty. Some experts have suggested that this may be the masterpiece of an ancient mechanical genius forgotten by history..."

Chen Mo: ...

It would be strange if something modern could be understood in the Han Dynasty.

Finally, there is that terracotta warrior.

Only one statue is holding an AK; the rest have been protected and are not on display.

But even though it was just one person, there were still many, many people surrounding her.

"This is amazing!" someone exclaimed. "They had this kind of craftsmanship in the Qin Dynasty?"

"Look at the details, the trigger, the stock—it's just like the real thing!"

"Could it be fake?"

"Impossible! They were from the Terracotta Army pits, carbon-14 dated, over two thousand years old!"

"Then... is it possible that it was given to them by us modern people?"

Chen Mo was startled and glanced at the person who spoke.

Before we could find out who said it, we heard a voice.

"Fuck you! If it were really something we modern people gave them, there wouldn't be any other languages ​​by now, okay?"

"With modern technology at our fingertips, how can we still not conquer the world? Is it that modern technology is inadequate, or that our ancestors were incompetent?"

"Exactly! It's obvious you've been reading too many novels! You should read fewer novels in the future! Do you really think these novels are anything special?"

Chen Mo: ...

I felt inexplicably relieved!

He turned his head and saw Li Lizhi looking at him with a smile, her eyes full of playfulness.

"Wouldn't it be interesting if they found out you were the one who took it?"

Li Lizhi leaned close to Chen Mo's ear and spoke in a voice that only the two of them could hear.

Chen Mo shook his head.

"I don't know, but I know I suspect something bad is going to happen..."

"What happened?"

Now it was Li Lizhi's turn to be puzzled.

"For example, being sent to a research institute to be stripped naked for research..."

Chen Mo acted as if he were a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water.

"I just wonder if there are any female researchers..."

"screw you!"

Li Lizhi laughed and scolded, then lightly punched Chen Mo with her fist.

Little Sizi stood between the two, raising her little head and looking at them with her big eyes.

A low murmur came from behind.

"Damn it! Why did they have to do it here of all places? You're a real beast!"

"It's just... as a single guy, this really makes me feel uneasy!"

"I also want to find a girlfriend as beautiful as her..."

"I don't care about having a girlfriend, what I really want is a cute daughter like that..."

"Me too."