Supreme Prime Beef Restaurant, Second Floor, Osmanthus Room.
The crystal-clear glass dining table was exceptionally tidy... Five small hotpot pots, some with clear broth, some with spicy red oil soup, steam rising gently and filling the Osmanthus Room with warmth.
"Lucy wants to eat this!"
"Mom, mommy, Lucy doesn't want to eat these green things." Lucy pitifully hugged Linda Chen's left arm, sounding aggrieved.
Linda Chen righteously replied, "No, you must eat it. These are leafy green vegetables."
"No way!"
Lucy turned her little head and looked at her father, William Han.
"Be good, leafy green vegetables are good for your health." William Han smiled gently, but his hands moved decisively as he picked up a piece of spinach and placed it on Lucy's plate.
Lucy's hopeful gaze instantly dimmed.
She stared aggrievedly at the green thing, took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and, as if facing her doom, reluctantly swallowed the greens.
On the other side of the table, Helen Han appeared, her youthful features radiating warmth and energy. Her presence brought a refreshing liveliness to the gathering.
George Han and Andrew Han chatted casually, while Helen Han occasionally chimed in with a few words, creating a harmonious and relaxed atmosphere.
"Little brother, you really are impressive," George Han praised, as Helen Han prepared to invite Andrew for a walk, her eyes sparkling with curiosity about his grades.
Helen Han sighed, "During my year’s college entrance exam, only seven classmates from my class were admitted to Elite University."
Uncle George Han also sighed, then launched into an impassioned speech, generously offering encouragement and praise, embodying the family’s educational philosophy.
Helen Han glanced at her father’s excited expression, a hint of melancholy flickering in her eyes.
Regular University, Elite University, and Top-tier Academy—there were vast differences between the three.
But in truth, after graduation, as long as one worked diligently, the gap between them often faded away.
What a pity.
George Han harbored a lifelong dream—the dream of attending university.