My game even includes ancient times

He Yu didn't dare to speak, and timidly glanced at the bathroom door.

Hao Mei glared at Han Nian'an: "Xiao Yu finally came all this way, can't you just stop nagging? You're such a spoilsport."

Han Nian'an put the plate on the table, her eyes widening as she said, "You're just biased towards her, one by one..."

"Hey, you old man..." Hao Mei stepped forward, pretending to pinch Han Nian'an's arm.

Han Nian'an quickly turned around and walked towards the kitchen: "I'll go get the last soup. You guys sit down first."

He Yu chuckled. Hao Mei sat down opposite her and picked up the box containing the jade dew balls: "Really, Xiao Yu, let's eat them, don't leave any for him."

He Yu smiled and nodded in agreement as she helped her unpack the box.

The box was opened, revealing six exquisitely crafted pastries of different shapes neatly arranged inside. Hao Mei carefully picked one up, took a bite, and her eyes lit up: "It tastes good."

She chewed it carefully for a couple of bites, then her eyes lit up again: "Delicious! It tastes almost the same as the ones sold at Xiangyunzhai, but yours is even better."

Seeing her delighted expression, He Yu smiled and said, "Is it really that delicious, Master's wife? You have to give me your honest feedback, not just hearsay."

Hao Mei took another bite, closed her mouth to savor it, and gestured for He Yu to have one as well.

He Yu casually picked one up and took a bite, then exclaimed in surprise, "Hmm?"

The Xiangyunzhai that Hao Mei mentioned is a time-honored brand with a history of 300 years. It is one of the top Chinese pastry brands in the country. He Yu had eaten their pastries and found them to be very good. However, her own pastries seemed to have a better texture and a milder aroma than Xiangyunzhai's Yulu Tuan.

The recipes in the game are amazing!

Hao Mei had already finished one. She picked up the second one, took a bite, and exclaimed, "Xiao Yu, I never imagined that your talent for making pastries was no less than your talent for studying. Amazing!"

He Yu swallowed the last bite of pastry, feeling the aroma filling her mouth and even making her saliva taste sweet. She pushed the box towards Hao Mei and said, "If you like it, I'll make it again next time and send it to you."

Hao Mei smiled and said, "Okay, make more next time, and I'll take some to school for my colleagues and students to try, and help promote your business."

“I haven’t planned to sell these Jade Dew Dumplings yet.” He Yu brought over the brewed tea and poured a cup for herself and Hao Mei. “Chinese pastries are different from Western desserts. The steps are complicated and it takes a lot of time to make them. If we sell them cheaply, we’ll be tired and lose money. If we sell them expensively, no one will buy them. It’s better to just make them for ourselves.”

Hao Mei picked up her cup, took a sip of tea, and nodded with a smile: "That's true, we can't let our Xiaoyu get tired."

"Mom, what are you talking about?" Han Qi came out of the bathroom, walked to the dining table, sat down, picked up the teapot and poured himself some tea. "Your son has been away on a business trip abroad for more than a month and you haven't asked him a single question. You've only been talking to He Yu. People who don't know the situation would think she's your biological daughter and I'm your cousin."

Hao Mei smiled and gently patted Han Qi's shoulder: "You brat."

At this moment, Han Nian'an brought out the soup and placed the bowl in the center of the table: "Alright, stop chatting and eat quickly."

He Yu pulled Han Qi to the kitchen to serve the rice, and the four of them sat down at the dining table.

Han Nian'an looked around and picked up his wine glass: "First of all, welcome back Xiao Qi after working hard abroad. Secondly, welcome Xiao Yu to our home. It's been more than half a year since we've been able to have a meal together. Come on, let's have a toast!"

"cheers!"

"My two kids work so hard, I'll drink this one!"

"Mom, drink less..."

Four wine glasses clinked gently together, and sunlight streamed through the wide, clean windows, illuminating a corner of the dining table, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere in the restaurant.

He Yu picked up a piece of sweet and sour fish and put it in her bowl. She was eating her rice with relish when she heard Han Nian'an, who was sitting diagonally opposite her, cough lightly: "Xiao Yu, have you been studying lately?"

He Yu clearly felt Han Qi, who was sitting next to her, chuckle silently.

You're gloating, aren't you?

She narrowed her eyes slightly and looked up: "I did manage to read a few books when I had some free time."

"Oh? What books did you read? Was it from the reading list I gave you?"

He Yu shook her head: "No."

"What books are you reading?" Han Nian'an frowned, the frown line between his brows deepening as if carved by a knife. "How can you get a doctorate if you don't study according to the reading list I gave you?"

He looked at He Yu suspiciously: "Or do you want to keep running the shop and waste your scientific research talent?"

Han Nian'an was He Yu's undergraduate professor and master's supervisor. He had always thought that He Yu was very talented and wanted her to pursue her doctoral studies with him so that he could nurture her well and perhaps she could become an academician in the future.

Unfortunately, this girl had no interest in this and insisted on opening a dessert shop. No matter what Han Nian'an said, she wouldn't listen, which infuriated Han Nian'an.

Fortunately, after his persistent persuasion, He Yu agreed to work while taking the doctoral entrance exam. But now he says he didn't look at the reading list he gave him, which makes him wonder if He Yu is just fooling him.

Hearing Han Nian'an's words, He Yu smiled slightly: "Of course not."

She sighed deeply and looked out the window with a wistful gaze: "I've been researching gender issues lately."

"What?"

Looking at the three bewildered faces in front of him, He Yu's expression carried the solemnity and rigor of academic research: "Recently, there has been a lot of discussion online about marriage, family, and romantic relationships. I think this topic is very valuable for research, and compared to materials science, it is closer to our lives, especially for us older singles, as it directly relates to our personal interests and future lives. You agree, right, senior?"

"what?"

Han Qi was listening intently to this inexplicable speech, wondering why He Yu had suddenly called on him, and blankly uttered a single syllable.

Han Nian'an and Hao Mei shifted their gaze from He Yu's face to Han Qi's. After saying that, He Yu also smiled and turned to look at Han Qi.

Under the gaze of three eyes, Han Qi's brain paused for a rare moment, but only for a moment. The next moment, he realized the purpose of He Yu's sudden mention of this topic.

Sure enough, seeing Han Qi remain silent, Han Nian'an spoke up: "Why aren't you saying anything?"

Han Qi tried to steer the conversation back on track: "Uh, this topic has nothing to do with materials science, right? He Yu, Dad is asking you about your doctoral studies, don't change the subject."

He Yu: "Oh right, the topic has gone a bit off track."

She nodded earnestly: "Don't worry, Teacher Han, I will definitely study the books on the reading list you gave me when I have time."

Han Nian'an nodded and said nothing more.

Han Qi breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this and quickly stuffed a shrimp ball into his mouth to calm his nerves.

But topics that have already been raised cannot be left unresolved, especially such sensitive topics.

Han Nian'an spoke up again: "Speaking of which, Xiao Qi, when are you going to get a girlfriend? Didn't you say you were looking for one? It's been so long and there's still no news. Are you kidding me?"

Han Qi: "???"