Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten
Chapter 391 - 360: Helpless Reality
Local Parent Group.
"I heard that today at Dorami Kindergarten, the chef and the school leadership were handing out gourmet treats to parents at the gate during dismissal time. I heard it’s osmanthus sticky rice lotus root. I wonder how it tastes. Is it good?"
"Speaking of Dorami Kindergarten, not to mention anything else, they really put in effort when it comes to food. Just looking at their breakfast and snack times, all the treats and soups are handcrafted by the chef. This level of service surpasses the vast majority of kindergartens."
"That’s right, I’ve heard the same. This kindergarten puts a special emphasis on food. They even carve fruits into animals loved by the kids to encourage them to eat more fruit. Such meticulous care is more thoughtful and considerate than many kindergartens."
"And I’ve also heard that every meal at Dorami Kindergarten is meticulously prepared, not only nutritionally balanced but also quite tasty. The kids all praise how delicious it is!"
"To the previous mom, you can drop the ’vast majority.’ Nowadays, what kindergarten doesn’t just buy its snacks from supermarkets or wholesale markets? How can machine-made snacks taste good? Not to mention fruits, some kindergartens don’t even give rotten fruit to kids, let alone carve them into animal shapes. That’s just wishful thinking."
"Exactly, my daughter complains every day that the kindergarten food is terrible and she often isn’t full. We pay so much money, and the kindergarten can’t even solve the issue of kids’ meals. It’s really frustrating."
"I’ve been considering whether to transfer my child to Dorami Kindergarten, but I’ve been hesitating. It wasn’t until last night’s news touched me deeply. During a safety drill, their chef and staff rushed out to help, disregarding their own safety. That sense of responsibility and courage earned my deep admiration."
"This event even made it to the trending list! Moreover, there was another trending topic at noon about someone who claimed to have found hope in life after eating grilled lamb skewers made by the Dorami Kindergarten chef at a lakeside park. It seems Dorami Kindergarten not only focuses on children’s safety but is also adept at warming hearts with good food."
"In the afternoon while browsing my phone, I saw a news report about a little girl who developed anorexia due to the EB virus and didn’t want to eat anything. But miraculously, after eating Dorami Kindergarten’s meals, she suddenly had an appetite. If this is true, it proves that Dorami Kindergarten’s food is indeed impressive and appetizing!"
"Yeah, having such a professional and caring chef team, we can completely trust our children’s diet in the kindergarten. Besides, I believe they’ll provide meticulous care for the kids in other aspects as well."
"Is there any Dorami Kindergarten parent in our group? If so, could you share your experiences at the kindergarten? I heard the school also hands out special treats like osmanthus sticky rice lotus root to parents. Is that true? Really looking forward to your sharing!"
"..."
This is a local mom group, a space not only for sharing parenting experiences but also a small community for exchanging life’s little stories.
In the past, there were frequent discussions about various entrepreneurial projects, but ever since some moms unfortunately fell for scams, the group rules clearly prohibited such topics from discussion.
Qu Qing is also a member of this group. She used to be very active, sharing her parenting experiences and insights daily.
Since her child began school, her activity in the group has decreased, but as a loyal fan of Huang Jun, she occasionally shares information about Dorami Kindergarten’s food so other moms can feel the happiness her child experiences at school.
Not long ago, when fruit carvings and various sweet treats and soups were shared, they received unanimous praise from the parents.
Whether the fruit is sweet or not, or whether the desserts and sweet soups taste good, it doesn’t matter. Just the effort of carving fruits into the children’s favorite animal shapes and hand-making snacks is enough to make moms appreciate the kindergarten’s care.
While many kindergartens choose cheap fruits to save costs and order ready-made snacks for convenience, Dorami’s chefs not only make efforts themselves but also take the time to carve the fruits into various lively shapes, just to stimulate children’s appetites and ensure they eat healthier and happier.
Such dedication naturally makes those parents envious.
Other parents hardly have that kind of thoughtfulness themselves!
Comparing Dorami with other kindergartens, other aspects may be hard to evaluate one by one, but in terms of food, Dorami Kindergarten’s dedication and attention clearly exceed those of other schools...
They are truly attentive!
Just as Qu Qing got into the car and heard the notification sound, she sat in the passenger seat and started browsing on her phone.
After carefully reading the messages, she quickly tapped on her phone screen, typing out a series of messages and sent them out:
"Dorami Kindergarten is indeed great! Not only do they focus on educational quality, but they also pay great attention to children’s living experiences."
"This morning, the teachers took the children to pick osmanthus in the garden, allowing them to learn about osmanthus through hands-on experience."
"The kitchen also used these fresh osmanthus flowers to prepare delicious osmanthus sticky rice lotus root for the children’s midday snack."
"We parents were also invited to taste it. Although each of us only got a small piece, I have to say, the osmanthus sticky rice lotus root made by Chef Huang was amazing. I’ve never eaten such delicious osmanthus sticky rice lotus root!"
Once the message was sent, it quickly received enthusiastic responses from many moms:
"Ah, Pengpeng’s mom finally made an appearance! I was wondering why your messages were sent later than usual today. Turns out you were deeply attracted by your kindergarten’s food!"
"Look at what Dorami Kindergarten does, and then think about our kids’ kindergarten. The osmanthus they grow can only be looked at and not eaten. If the kids want to pick a flower, they’ll be scolded by the teachers."
"Dorami Kindergarten is so thoughtful. It not only lets the children enjoy delicious food but also allows parents to enjoy and taste such delights. Makes me want to transfer my child there!"
"I’ve had this thought for a while, too, but I’m worried my child might not adapt to the sudden transfer, so I’ve been procrastinating..."
"They probably won’t have any trouble adapting, given how good the food is, the teachers are kind, and the chefs are so upright. There’s no reason to feel uncomfortable!"
As other moms and parents hesitated about transferring their kids to Dorami Kindergarten, Dorami’s parents passionately shared their joy and satisfaction:
"This is our Dorami Kindergarten’s special dish today—Osmanthus Sticky Rice Lotus Root. Not only does it look tempting, but it also tastes exceptional, better than what you find outside!"
"Haha, it’s truly unexpected to have the chance to taste kindergarten cuisine. This feeling of happiness is indescribable! It certainly makes up for the regret of missing last time’s ’Parent Experience Day’!"
"I sincerely hope the kindergarten can hold more activities like this, allowing children to learn in a joyful atmosphere and enjoy the happiness brought by delicious food. Such an educational environment is really great!"
"This suggestion is fantastic, and I’m already looking forward to the next surprise Dorami will bring us! Perhaps we parents can benefit even more from it!"
"You’re just craving Chef Huang’s cooking, aren’t you?"
"..."
Envious, indeed!
It’s terribly envious!
Look at the Dorami Kindergarten...
The Osmanthus Sticky Rice Lotus Root they make—its tempting color is palpable even through the screen.
Look at the Dorami Kindergarten...
To let the children get closer to nature, they took them to pick osmanthus flowers personally, and then painstakingly made osmanthus delicacies, generously sharing them with parents, allowing them to have a more direct understanding of their children’s meals at kindergarten.
Then look back at the kindergarten where my child is at, despite paying so much tuition, the child isn’t satisfied with the food, let alone have parents had the chance to taste the food there.
If it weren’t for the current kindergarten being one she carefully selected back then, they would have had a mind to curse.
Perhaps...
It’s time to consider transferring the child to a kindergarten with better food.
After all, daily diet is linked to learning; children can only learn well if they eat well!
Thus...
A parent typed a message in the group chat asking:
"Hi, to parents of Dorami Kindergarten, I’m planning to transfer my child to Dorami Kindergarten. Is there anything I should be aware of?"
The message was met with enthusiastic responses from many parents immediately.
"Oh? Another parent wants to transfer their child to Dorami Kindergarten? Just contact Director Liang. Last month, I remember a few kids transferred here, and they adapted to the new environment quite quickly."
"Yes, I recall the daughter of the chairman of Runan Group transferred from Hu Jin Kindergarten. Also, the daughter of the deputy director of the Education Bureau, who was previously in the Government Kindergarten, has also transferred here. They are all in class (4), the same class as Chef Huang’s two adorable daughters!"
"Yes, yes, yes, they all came for the food at Dorami Kindergarten."
Seeing these messages, parents from other kindergartens felt somewhat surprised.
As a renowned listed company in the city, Runan Group’s influence is significant; meanwhile, the deputy director’s status and resources should not be underestimated.
Yet, they gave up prestigious kindergartens like "Hu Jin" and "Government" to choose Dorami Kindergarten. This is undoubtedly a high recognition of Dorami’s food quality and also indirectly proves its excellence in education and services.
This news undoubtedly further solidified the decision of those hesitant parents wanting to transfer.
But the next second... 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
When they saw a mention of Dorami Kindergarten not enrolling mid-term this semester, their emotions plummeted from the peak of excitement to the pit of disappointment like a roller coaster.
Soon after, a glimmer of hope reignited in their hearts, considering if connections could help them get into the kindergarten.
But eventually, they learned from other parents that even with connections, gaining admission was not possible...
Sigh!
What a helpless reality this is...
In the face of such a situation, what else can they do?
It seems the only choice is to wait for the next semester and then explore the possibility of transferring...