The Interruption of Tranquility
Li Tianyi had settled back into his rhythm of elegant non-exertion, managing global financial fluctuations from his yacht, when Su Qingyao presented him with a logline that instantly commanded his attention.
"Chairman Li, the private jet carrying Chairman Li Guozhong (Father) and Lady Wang Liling (Mother) is scheduled to land at Dragon City International in three hours. They are returning from their extended strategic visit to the North American sector."
Li Tianyi felt a familiar, subtle shift in the city's atmosphere. When the two most influential individuals in the world returned, the political and financial air thickened. Their return meant a temporary increase in mandatory social appearances and family obligations—a necessary but tedious sacrifice of tranquility.
"And their reason for immediate return, Qingyao?" Li Tianyi asked, knowing such a high-level strategic trip would only be cut short for a matter of critical importance.
"Their return is centered around their youngest daughter—your younger sister, Li Xiaomei."
Li Xiaomei: The Genius Anomaly
Li Tianyi's younger sister, Li Xiaomei, was the final, and perhaps most chaotic, piece of the Li Dynasty. While Li Tianyi's genius was focused on elegant efficiency and financial foresight, Xiaomei's genius was raw, academic, and globally validated.
She was only fourteen years old, but had already achieved global recognition:
Mathematics Guinness Record: She had solved several complex, unsolved mathematical theorems.
Science Guinness Record: She had already published groundbreaking papers in theoretical physics, challenging established models.
"Xiaomei has successfully completed her 'educational phase' in America," Qingyao reported, her voice maintaining neutrality. "Her tutors there determined they could no longer challenge her intellect. Her presence is now required in Dragon City for the next phase of her academic and social integration."
Li Tianyi sighed, accepting the logistical nightmare. Xiaomei's presence meant unexpected academic challenges, random scientific experiments in the family compound, and highly public academic ceremonies—all forms of chaos he typically avoided.
"Inform Long Wei and the Shadow Contingent to double the perimeter security at the family compound," Li Tianyi instructed. "Xiaomei's activities, while brilliant, often result in localized safety concerns."
The Union of Power
Li Tianyi met his parents at the private hangar. The scene was less a family reunion and more a silent acknowledgment of the three pillars of global influence reconvening.
Li Guozhong (Father, Finance), a man whose calm demeanor hid the ruthlessness of a market predator, gripped his son's shoulder.
"Tianyi," Li Guozhong's voice was deep, commanding respect. "I see you've kept the market quiet. Good. The Bronze Tiger cleanup was messy, but necessary. Your brother, Tianfeng, informed me you are playing sports. Ensure your athletic endeavors reflect the Dynasty's commitment to winning, not just participation."
"My victories were absolute, Father," Li Tianyi confirmed. "Minimal effort, maximum yield."
Wang Liling (Mother, Media/Social), stunningly elegant even after a trans-continental flight, approached him next.
"My son, the star athlete," she said, her eyes assessing his suit for any sartorial flaw. "You've successfully established a positive cultural narrative. Tianyu's media strategy is now unassailable. Now, focus on your sister. Xiaomei's raw genius is powerful, but politically unstable. We need your influence to guide her towards elegant application of her knowledge, not chaotic display."
The Genius Unveiled
Finally, Li Xiaomei emerged, a slight figure clutching a massive, heavily worn textbook on advanced topology. She barely glanced at the gathering security detail or the sleek jets.
"Brother Tianyi," Xiaomei said, her voice clear and slightly impatient. "I have devised an algorithm to optimize the traffic flow of Dragon City by 87.3%. It requires the immediate integration of all national surveillance grid data and minor changes to the city's fundamental infrastructure."
Li Tianyi blinked. While he was shorting stocks and hitting home runs, his sister had been trying to dismantle and rebuild the city's infrastructure. Her brilliance was breathtakingly inefficient in its scope.
"Xiaomei," Li Tianyi replied gently, "such dramatic changes would cause massive, messy public disruption. We must prioritize tranquility."
"But the current flow is inefficient by $1.2 billion in wasted labor hours annually!" she protested, her logical mind unable to grasp the necessity of political stability over raw optimization.
Li Tianyi exchanged a look with his parents. The task was clear: he had to teach the genius the fine art of elegant restraint. His enjoyable, slow-paced life was about to become infinitely more complicated.