Revealing the Family Jewels

During dinner, Tang Rui returned home with a troubled expression, his face etched with frustration.

Li Shuyao observed his troubled demeanor and quickly realized that something was amiss.

Concerned, she asked, "What's bothering you?"

Tang Rui, still immersed in his research-related worries, responded, "It's nothing, just some difficulties with my research."

He shook his head, avoiding delving into the specifics.

Li Shuyao didn't press the issue further. Instead, she immediately set the dining table, placing the dishes before Tang Rui.

"Don't dwell on it now. Let's eat first," she suggested, offering a warm smile.

Tang Rui wasn't actually depressed; he was just wrestling with a twinge of embarrassment.

He had spent the afternoon engrossed in his laboratory, fine-tuning every aspect of his creation.

However, one vital factor had eluded him: the cost of his project.