Genius Club

Chapter 714

Chapter 714: Chapter 47 Yu Xi (Triple Unity Conclusion Chapter)_2 Chapter 714: Chapter 47 Yu Xi (Triple Unity Conclusion Chapter)_2 “Actually, after eating out so much, homemade dishes are really the best.

I now miss those simple noodle soups and dumpling soups from my childhood...

But nowadays, I don’t know if it’s the flour or the gas stove, I just can’t recreate those old flavors.”

“Hey, you always think the past was better...

If you really had to live like in the past, you probably wouldn’t be able to stand it.

It’s all just nostalgia,” Yan Mei said with a gentle laugh.

“Your dad is stubborn about that!

He kept saying he wanted the old-fashioned noodle soup that his elders used to drink.

...

So, I made it for him, and after two days, he absolutely refused to drink anymore, still insisting it wasn’t authentic.”

“Basically, there weren’t many food options back then.

Now in the Imperial Capital, even among the officials, it’s becoming popular to eat wild vegetables, coarse grains, elm seeds, and tree leaves, and to steam their own buns...

They say the buns outside have too many additives and aren’t safe to eat.”

“In my opinion, it’s all just pretentious, just like your dad, spoiled by the good life nowadays.

If he really had to eat that stuff every day...

He would be the first to break.

Look, we haven’t even started eating, and your dad has already finished half his bowl of rice.”@@@@

Family meals are always such cheerful occasions.

The Pomeranian, VV, on the carpet yawned, feeling especially comfortable today surrounded by family.

“Hey, girl, Lin Xian isn’t coming today, right?” Yan Mei also started to eat, as she picked up food with her chopsticks and asked:

“I was thinking of thanking him and it being the first meeting, I even dressed up formally.

If I knew he wasn’t coming, your dad and I would have dressed casually.”

Zhao Yingjun filled their tea cups and smiled slightly:

“Don’t you both usually dress this way?

My dad always looks like he’s still at work, and you, since retiring, have started dressing up more.

I haven’t seen you in this silk cheongsam for many years.”

“Oh, that’s because I was thinking of meeting Lin Xian, I usually dress very casually.”

After tasting the dishes, she looked at Zhao Yingjun and asked:

“I remember you mentioned that Lin Xian’s family is from Hangzhou?

Look, when you add it all up, even under the best circumstances, it’ll be five years before I could see any grandchildren.

Any delays, and we’re looking at seven or eight years...

What’s seven or eight years to you?

Can I still run around by then?

Who’s going to help you with the kids?”

Her father, Zhao Ruihai, also nodded:

“Now, your mom and I have adjusted our thinking.

We were indeed too demanding before and didn’t respect your decisions enough.

But look, we’re no longer so controlling, and as for the marriage, we don’t have any requirements for a well-matched marriage; it’s all up to you.

We don’t need a dowry from the young man’s family; we can’t afford to lose our reputation over such matters.”

Zhao Yingjun frowned, looking at her usually strict father:

“We haven’t even gotten to the details, and you’re already talking about dowries?”

“I mean, try not to set your expectations too high,” her father said earnestly:

“For a boy your age, it’s not possible for him to accomplish much.

Just graduated a few years ago, what can he really achieve?

So you can’t expect to find a successful person...

You have to be pragmatic.

Honestly, if a boy your age has money, do you think it’s really his?”

“Yeah, don’t aim too high, my girl,” her mother, Yan Mei, chimed in eagerly:

“If your social circle is small, but your parents know a lot of people, we could look around for you, just tell us what you like, what type of person you’re looking to find...

Mom and Dad can ask around and introduce you to someone.”

“Don’t be shy.”

Zhao Ruihai continued to advise:

“A man should marry at the right age and a woman too.

You should do what’s expected at your age.

I only have you as my daughter, and if you remain single, how am I supposed to face others?

Tell us what kind of boy you’re looking for; don’t just wait foolishly...

Your parents know more people than you do, we’ll definitely find someone suitable for you.”