The ancient return was exposed by his sister's live stream.

Chen Hao glanced at her, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"The thought is what counts."

Chen Siyao paused for a moment, then smiled.

Yes, it's the thought that counts.

With his status and abilities, what kind of treasures hasn't he seen?

What he cared about was never the price of things.

It's the sentiment behind it.

She leaned on his shoulder and whispered, "Brother, you're so good to me."

Chen Hao ruffled her hair without saying a word.

Outside the window, the moonlight was as clear as water.

The treasures on the coffee table gleamed softly in the moonlight.

Yuehen rolled over and began to snore softly.

At this moment, all is peaceful and serene.

Meanwhile, Chen Hao's Qiankun bag contained some new gifts.

A gift from this era.

After a night of hustle and bustle, the large apartment returned to its usual tranquility. The morning sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the table in the living room piled high with rare and precious items.

The imperial green jade gleamed with a warm, lustrous light, and the faint fragrance of thousand-year-old sacred wood lingered in the air; everything was completely different from yesterday's bustling scene.

Chen Hao remained calm and composed. In the early morning, he practiced a set of ancient boxing techniques on the balcony courtyard. His movements were slow and steady, and he was surrounded by a faint spiritual aura, as if he were one with nature.

When he returned to the living room, a simple yet exquisite breakfast was already laid out on the dining table, consisting entirely of Chen Siyao's favorite dishes: steamed buns, soy milk, and congee with side dishes.

Not long after, there was a rustling sound coming from the room on the second floor. Chen Siyao, wearing a light blue sports uniform and with her hair tied in a cute high ponytail, skipped and hopped down the stairs, her face full of energy.

Completely free of the awkwardness she felt yesterday when facing the children of wealthy families, she has returned to being that lively and energetic high school student.

"Good morning, brother!" She plopped down at the dining table, grabbed a small steamed bun, stuffed it into her mouth, her cheeks puffed out like a little hamster, and mumbled, "Today is the school sports meet, and Wanqing and I signed up for badminton doubles. We're sure to win!"

Chen Hao handed her a cup of soy milk, his tone as gentle as ever: "Eat slowly, don't choke. Exercise within your limits today."

"Okay, bro!" Chen Siyao took the soy milk, took a big gulp, and her eyes suddenly lit up. She slapped her forehead, "Oh dear, I almost forgot to wake Qingqing! She said she'd go to school with me yesterday, so I hope she doesn't oversleep!"

Chen Siyao glanced at her phone—7:30.

"Oh no, oh no, oh no!" she screamed as she rushed into Yang Wanqing's room. "Qingqing! Get up! We're going to be late for the sports meet opening ceremony!"

Yang Wanqing was wrapped in the quilt, like a hibernating hamster, whimpering and refusing to move.

"Just five more minutes of sleep..."

"Sleep for whoever you are! The opening ceremony is at 8:30! We also have a doubles match!" Chen Siyao threw off the covers.

Yang Wanqing shuddered, finally opened her eyes, and looked utterly dejected.

"I regret it. Why did I even sign up for badminton doubles? Wouldn't it have been better to just stay home and binge-watch TV shows?"

"Because we're super strong now!" Chen Siyao's eyes sparkled. "Have you forgotten? We've soaked in the Jade Pool, eaten spiritual flesh, and my brother even gives us spiritual spring water to drink every day. With our current physical condition, playing university badminton is like a game-changing attack!"

Yang Wanqing thought about it and it seemed to make sense.

"Alright, alright, get up, get up."

Less than two minutes later, the door opened, and Yang Wanqing appeared, wearing the same sportswear as Chen Siyao. Her long, smooth hair cascaded over her shoulders, her skin was fair, her eyes were gentle, and her temperament was serene, a stark contrast to Chen Siyao's liveliness.

She held a badminton racket in her hand, a faint smile on her face, but deep in her eyes, there was a hint of sorrow that was not easily detected, but she concealed it well.

"Yaoyao, Brother Chen Hao." Yang Wanqing walked into the living room, bowed slightly to Chen Hao, and was polite and well-behaved.

"Good morning, Xiao Qing," Chen Hao nodded.

"Brother! We're going to school! It's the sports meet today!" Chen Siyao rushed into the kitchen, grabbed a fried egg, and stuffed it into her mouth.

Chen Hao glanced at her and said, "Eat slowly, don't choke."

"It's too late, it's too late!" Chen Siyao grabbed another bun, pulled Yang Wanqing, and ran outside.

She ran to the door, then turned back: "Brother! We're going to win the championship today! We'll come back and tell you the good news!"

Chen Hao nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"come on."

The gymnasium at Pengcheng University was bustling with activity.

The badminton hall was packed with people, and the stands were full.

Chen Siyao and Yang Wanqing warmed up on the sidelines.

"Look over there," Yang Wanqing said, pointing to the opposite court with her racket.

There were two girls standing opposite me, one tall and slender, the other strong and powerful, clearly trained.

"Those are the school team, two-time consecutive women's doubles champions," Yang Wanqing whispered. "Lin Yuxin and Zhao Man. Lin Yuxin is the senior who your brother refused to let you have her WeChat last time."

Chen Siyao looked over and saw Lin Yuxin stretching. Her movements were professional and her posture was elegant. She was indeed quite skilled.

"Who cares about her? Let's just fight!" Chen Siyao cracked her knuckles. "With our current physical condition, who are we afraid of?"

Infected by her emotions, Yang Wanqing's smile deepened, and he nodded gently: "Okay, let's work hard together. But the opponent should be very strong, so let's just keep a calm mind."

"What's there to be afraid of!" Chen Siyao patted her chest confidently. "I feel like I have inexhaustible energy lately, like I'm on a cheat code, so there'll definitely be no problem!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Wanqing subconsciously clenched her fist. She felt the same way; her body had become much lighter and stronger recently.

Soon, the match began. The opponents were two tall, arrogant girls who looked at Chen Siyao and Yang Wanqing with a hint of disdain in their eyes and muttered under their breath, "The two of them look so weak and frail. They'll probably get tired after a couple of rounds. Let's finish this quickly."

Chen Siyao overheard this and raised an eyebrow, secretly thinking: Just wait and see, I'll show you what real strength is!

The referee blew his whistle, and the opponent served first. The ball was fast and tricky, heading straight for the corner. A typical high school student would have no chance of catching it.

But Yang Wanqing was light-footed and incredibly fast. With a light leap and a flick of her wrist, she easily hit the ball back. Her movements were smooth and natural, which drew gasps of amazement from the surrounding students.

Wow! Qingqing, that's amazing! You even caught that ball!

Not to be outdone, Chen Siyao unleashed her full power when her opponent returned the ball. With a powerful swing of her racket, the shuttlecock flew out like a cannonball, so fast that it left an afterimage. Her opponent had no time to react, and the shuttlecock landed directly in bounds, giving her the first point.

"Great shot! Yao Yao is amazing!"