He straightened his back. Although his face was still a little red, his voice was steadier: "Old Zhang, don't even think about it. My daughter is still young!"

"Twenty years old isn't really that young."

"Get lost."

His daughter was only sixteen!

Fearing that these old folks would really take his daughter to be set up with some grand-nephew or younger son, Ming Zhiyun quickly said:

"Mingxi, let's go home. Dad will make you your favorite sweet and sour pork ribs! Braised chicken with chestnuts! And beef brisket with tomatoes!"

"Okay, let's go home."

Mingxi smiled in response, naturally linking arms with her old father.

"Grandpas, Grandmas, uncles, and aunts, see you later."

The old men and women watched the father and daughter walk away, all smiling kindly.

Only Old Li cupped his chin, muttering:

"Xiao Xi... Ming Zhiyun... Ming..."

Old Li suddenly stood up from his chair!

"Holy crap! Mingxi?!" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"Could that sly Old Ming's daughter be Mingxi?!"

The grandpas and Grandmas were all stunned.

"...Old Li, this can't be, can it?"

What did the 'name' Mingxi mean in the Jianghuai region?

It was a name more resounding than that of a national leader.

A name that made them proud!

At this moment—

"Everyone, I am a member of the National Security Protection Bureau, and these are my colleagues. This is my ID."

Everyone stared blankly at the group of black-clad individuals who had suddenly appeared, and the pet beasts that surrounded them.

The so-called National Security Protection Bureau was actually just the Jinhui Group's external name.

Old Li and the others had never seen such a display.

All the experiences they had previously seemed insignificant.

"...Officers, what... what are you doing?"

Sensing the old folks' tension, the young man leading them, Lin Shen, who was ordered to protect Mingxi's family, quickly explained: "Old folks, there's no need to be nervous. We are here only to ask you to sign a non-disclosure agreement."

The old men and women exchanged glances.

"Could it be... because of that girl from the Ming family?"

Lin Shen nodded: "Yes, that is the Mingxi, Ming Shen, you know. Her whereabouts and those of her family are confidential."

"Is that child really Ming Shen?!"

"Oh my, this means we have a true big shot living in New World City."

"If this news gets out, how much will the housing prices in New World City increase? At least double?"

"Double? Old Li, you underestimate a God-level Beast Tamers too much. Given Xiao Xi's, no, given Ming Shen's situation, if people knew her home was in our New World City, housing prices would at least triple or quadruple!"

"We've hit the jackpot! We're actually living with such a big shot!"

"It turns out that Old Ming wasn't exaggerating at all; on the contrary, he was being humble."

"From now on, we must show Old Ming more respect."

"Sigh, I originally wanted my grandson to work hard and see if he could become in-laws with Old Ming, but now it's impossible. My grandson isn't worthy."

"..."

Lin Shen listened helplessly to the group of grandpas and Grandmas, ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) who were ignoring them and chatting excitedly among themselves, speechless.

Grandpas and Grandmas, please show us some respect, okay?

...

Mingxi didn't know that Lin Shen's team had been dispatched to guard her father and Grandma, nor did she know that because of her return, every household in New World City had been visited by the security team and compelled to sign a non-disclosure agreement with the state.

This matter was supposed to be handled anyway; the home addresses of all special personnel are confidential, let alone Mingxi, who is the highest-level special personnel.

So, this sudden workload was not caused by Mingxi's return home.

Upon returning home, she affectionately spent time with Grandma and then contacted a few friends, arranging to meet them at the Tide Beast High School anniversary celebration.

Tide's centennial anniversary naturally invited her, an excellent alumna, even though she had only studied there for less than a year.

Her family was also invited.

So she planned to attend with her old father.

Perhaps because the father and daughter spent too little time together, her old father especially cherished every moment spent with his beloved daughter.

Grandma said she was too old to join in the fun.

Mingxi and Ming Zhiyun did not insist.

...

April 27th.

Tide High School was adorned with lanterns and streamers, bustling with people.

In the guest lounge section of the auditorium, many excellent alumni and student parents gathered.

"Oh, isn't this President Ji? I didn't expect to see you here."

"Haha, Chairman Zhou, you're here too."

"Cough, my Zhou Ming also graduated from Tide High School. It's a rare centennial anniversary, how could I, as a parent, not come?" Chairman Zhou's gaze swept over the woman, young man, and young girl beside Ji Chenggang.

"This must be sister-in-law and nephews Youhao and Youran, right?"

Wei Lanzhi, Ji Youhao, and Ji Youran quickly greeted them.

"Hello, Chairman Zhou (Uncle)."

Chairman Zhou smiled even more like a Maitreya Buddha, "Good, good, you all are good too."

"I heard that nephew Youhao, at such a young age, is already a D-level Beastmaster and has contracted a rare Yinren Leopard, getting an exceptional admission to the elite training camp in Xiao Li Country? Is that true?"

Ji Youhao was beaming, clearly enjoying the flattery, and waved his hand in feigned modesty: "I was lucky enough to make a breakthrough. There are many young people more excellent than me. Brother Zhou Ming is much stronger than me."

"Haha, too humble. Zhou Ming was only E-level at your age, not as good as you."

Ji Chenggang sighed, "Chairman Zhou, please don't praise him. My brat only has a little talent. His aunt and I are ordinary people, so we can help him very little.

Fortunately, the child himself is willing to work hard and is also filial.

See, he used the points he earned at the elite training camp to exchange for a Mental Nurturing Bracelet for his aunt and me, respectively."

He deliberately raised his wrist, showing off the shimmering bracelet.

The so-called Mental Nurturing Bracelet was actually a type of mental wave soothing device that could relieve emotions, improve concentration, and aid sleep, among other effects.

Because ordinary people could also wear it, its selling price was relatively high.

Wei Lanzhi cooperatively showed a gentle and happy smile, also displaying the matching bracelet on her wrist, her tone filled with proud satisfaction: "Yes, Haohao is such a sensible child. He spends most of his time training pet beasts and improving his strength.

This time, he specifically took leave from abroad to personally hand this pair of Mental Nurturing Bracelets to us, his parents.

With a son like this, what more could a husband ask for?"

As she spoke, her gaze seemingly casually swept around, enjoying the envious looks from other parents.

Ji Youhao stood beside her, his smile composed.

Unlike her brother, who was praised and shown off by their parents, their younger sister Ji Youran stood quietly a little behind, expressionless, her gaze indifferent.

She transferred to Tide High School at the beginning of this year, becoming Mingxi's Junior.

At this moment, several hearty laughs and conversations drifted over.

Shu Shaoguang, the principal of Tide High School, and several school leaders were accompanying a middle-aged man in a dark blue suit, with a perfectly straight back and a golden pet beast perched on his shoulder, as they walked from another passage.

Shu Shaoguang's face held a genuinely respectful smile. He was slightly turned to the side, personally leading the way, and softly introducing something to the middle-aged man, his attitude almost humble.