Chapter 843

"I think I got the notification," Zhou Meiqi waved her phone with a grin, hugging Dane playfully. "Don't be mad. Check out my honey buns—I made them today." Dane chuckled. "I'm not mad..." Just a little disappointed, that's all. Zhou Meiqi tugged him into the kitchen. "Look, my honey buns are almost ready! The recipe says... 35 minutes..." She squinted at her phone, studying the instructions like a seasoned baker. "Honey buns?" Dane raised an eyebrow, half-expecting some kind of honey-flavored disaster. *Ding!* The oven timer went off. Zhou Meiqi pulled open the oven door, and a wave of warmth rushed out, carrying the irresistible aroma of freshly baked bread. Dane blinked in surprise. It actually smelled amazing—his stomach growled in response. Zhou Meiqi beamed, hopeful that this batch would finally turn out right. "Try one!" She slipped on oven mitts and pulled out the tray, handing Dane the most perfectly golden bun. He took an eager bite. Soft, not rock-hard—not exactly gourmet, b