The Lin's Patriarch is weird.

Chapter 30: 30. The value of the small chest.

Seeing this, the merchant finally reacted. The nervousness on his face increased even further as he hurriedly cupped his fists respectfully.

"This humble one greets Patriarch Lin. My name is Shen Haosi."

Lin Xuan nodded politely while studying the man before him. At the same time, his thoughts began moving rapidly.

He couldn’t recall any significant family with the Shen surname yet Lin Zhaoyue had specifically pointed him out.

But since Lin Zhaoyue came from the future. The people she paid attention to often carried some hidden importance.

Perhaps this merchant would become a significant figure in the future. Perhaps he possessed some hidden opportunity.

Whatever the reason might be, Lin Xuan immediately became more attentive.

Meanwhile, Lin Zhaoyue’s eyes brightened after the merchant’s son returned her greeting. She looked up at her father and gently nudged his arm. When Lin Xuan lowered his head, the little girl leaned closer and whispered into his ear.

"Father, give the small chest of gold to the old man."

Lin Xuan nearly choked after hearing those words. The small chest of gold was not worth much by his standards, but that did not mean he intended to throw it away casually.

Wealth did not appear from nowhere. Every fortune started with small accumulations.

A single drop of water could eventually become a mighty ocean.

As the Patriarch of the Lin Family, he could not encourage wasteful habits.

Lin Xuan lowered his voice and whispered back.

"What will you do if I give him the gold?"

Lin Zhaoyue immediately froze. Her eyes widened with disbelief as she stared at him.

She had not expected her father to bargain with her at such a moment. Was he not supposed to spoil his adorable daughter and support her every decision?

The little girl quickly fell into deep thought. After several moments, she finally leaned forward again.

"I’ll call you Papa again."

Her voice was barely louder than a whisper.

Lin Xuan’s eyes immediately lit up. A satisfied smile appeared upon his face. The answer was exactly what he had wanted to hear.

Only then did he turn toward Shen Haosi. Suddenly, he realized that the merchant had been standing there the entire time while he whispered secrets with his daughter.

Looking at the nervous expression on the man’s face, Lin Xuan felt slightly embarrassed.

"My apologies."

He waved his hand lightly. A small wooden chest immediately appeared within his palm.

"Please accept this gift."

The chest floated gently through the air before landing within Shen Haosi’s hands.

Shen Haosi became completely stunned.

A gift from Patriarch Lin was already difficult to imagine. Receiving one personally was even more unbelievable.

His heart immediately began racing.

Although he had no idea what was hidden inside the chest, he did not dare open it before the Patriarch. Instead, he carefully held it as though it were a priceless treasure.

"Thank you very much for the gift, Patriarch Lin."

His voice contained genuine gratitude.

Lin Xuan nodded approvingly.

"Good."

Lin Xuan then spoke casually.

"The Lin Family currently requires someone to assist with certain trade matters."

Shen Haosi blinked in surprise.

"I wonder whether you would be interested in visiting the Lin Estate after completing your business within the city."

For a moment, Shen Haosi wondered whether he had heard incorrectly.

A personal invitation from the Patriarch of the Lin Family was an opportunity that many people could spend their entire lives chasing without success.

Yet such an invitation had suddenly fallen into his lap without warning.

Meanwhile, Lin Zhaoyue looked toward her father. Understanding quickly appeared within her eyes.

Her father was not merely giving away a box of gold. He was bringing Shen Haosi directly into the Lin Family’s sphere of influence.

That approach was far better than her original idea.

The little girl immediately looked at him with newfound admiration.

Slowly leaning toward his ear, she whispered quietly.

"Papa..."

Lin Xuan immediately felt pleased with himself.

Then came the words he had been waiting for.

"You’re a genius."

The smile on Lin Xuan’s face widened considerably.

Shen Haosi finally recovered from his shock and quickly cupped his fists once more.

"It would be my pleasure, Patriarch Lin."

His voice remained respectful and steady despite the excitement within his heart.

A personal invitation from the Lin Family Patriarch was a tremendous opportunity.

However, Shen Haosi forced himself to remain calm. Too much fortune arriving too quickly could sometimes become a disaster.

Opportunities and dangers often traveled together. For now, maintaining a clear mind was the wiser choice.

With the matter settled, Lin Xuan decided not to remain any longer. Lin Zhaoyue waved toward Shen Haosi and his son before leaving.

"Goodbye."

The little boy awkwardly waved back.

Moments later, Lin Xuan carried her through the city gates. None of the guards dared stop them.

The Patriarch of the Lin Family could enter and leave Azure Willow City freely. The guards respectfully stepped aside and allowed them to pass without obstruction.

As they traveled through the busy streets, Lin Xuan suddenly glanced toward the little girl within his arms.

"You know you’re too young to be dating."

Lin Zhaoyue immediately frowned.

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She looked genuinely confused.

"Why would I even dare?"

Lin Xuan snorted softly.

"That boy beside the merchant."

Lin Zhaoyue stared at him for several moments before covering her face.

"Oh, Papa."

The way she said those words immediately made Lin Xuan suspicious.

"You know I’m a regressor, I have no such intentions."

Lin Xuan remained unconvinced.

Lin Zhaoyue continued speaking.

"That merchant will eventually become extremely successful."

Her expression gradually became smug.

"In my previous life, he and his son encountered Bong Haoran’s cave while returning from Azure Willow City.

They happened to obtain the exact box of gold that we found today."

Lin Xuan blinked after hearing that explanation.

Lin Zhaoyue nodded proudly.

"So by giving him the box, I merely returned the timeline to its original path."

The little girl folded her arms proudly. Her expression clearly showed how pleased she was with her own intelligence.

Lin Xuan stared at her for several moments.

Then he frowned slightly.

"So much for being an adult."

Lin Zhaoyue immediately became alert.

"What does that mean?"

Lin Xuan’s smile slowly widened.

"You became so flustered earlier."

The little girl’s face instantly became red.

"Hey! That’s different."

Lin Xuan chuckled softly.

"Different how?"

Lin Zhaoyue puffed her cheeks and looked away.

"Because you’re my father, I can act like a baby around you."

Her voice carried a faint pout as she spoke.

Lin Xuan paused briefly.

Then a grin slowly spread across his face.

He did not dislike that answer at all.

Without hesitation, he reached over and rubbed her head affectionately.

Lin Zhaoyue immediately attempted to dodge his hand, but the effort proved completely useless. She was still trapped within his arms and had nowhere to escape.

The father and daughter continued traveling through the city together.

Before long, the familiar sight of the Lin Estate appeared before them. The massive gates stood proudly beneath the afternoon sunlight while clan guards maintained their positions nearby.