In the kitchen.

Huang Jun, wearing heat-resistant gloves, cautiously opened the door of the steaming oven.

In an instant...

A rich aroma of sticky rice burst out along with steam, mingling in the air and forming a hazy white mist, accompanied by a subtle sweetness.

As the steam gradually dissipated...

Plates of exquisite sticky rice cakes emerged, smooth and delicate, with surfaces as glossy as jade, emitting a warm luster.

Huang Jun carefully removed the sticky rice cakes from the steaming oven and gently placed them on the cooling rack.

Liu Suyu stood by, watching the sticky rice cakes intently, and couldn’t help but ask, "Chef Huang, should these be demolded?"

"Yes!" replied Huang Jun succinctly.

Liu Suyu gave a charming smile, "Well, let me help you then!"

Helping out more means I can dig in first later, having enough justification then!

"Alright!"

Huang Jun never refused free labor, especially in front of an enthusiastic leader like Liu Suyu.

He took off his heat-resistant gloves, washed his hands at the sink, then replaced them with disposable gloves. He picked up a piece of sticky rice cake, tapped the edge of the mold slightly to create a gap between the cake and the mold, then gently used his thumb and index finger to separate the cake from the mold, placing it in the stainless steel tray, each piece maintaining a perfect shape.

Liu Suyu observed Huang Jun’s movements, learning the demolding skills.

Though not as skilled as Huang Jun, her attentiveness helped her gradually find her own rhythm.

In her hands, the sticky rice cakes were gently demolded, each carefully placed onto the tray.

With Qian Guoxiang joining in, the collaboration of the three sped up the task considerably.

Before long.

All the sticky rice cakes were demolded and neatly arranged on the stainless steel trays.

Huang Jun brought out osmanthus honey, opening the lid, releasing a richer sweet aroma which intertwined with the natural scent of the rice, forming an intoxicating fragrance.

Just as he was about to grab a small porcelain spoon...

He saw Liu Suyu already thoughtfully holding the spoon out to him, smiling, "Chef Huang, here you go."

"Thank you!"

Gratefully accepting the spoon, Huang Jun scooped a spoonful of osmanthus honey and carefully drizzled it evenly over the sticky rice cakes.

The honey trickled down the surface of the cakes, forming golden patterns, shimmering with an enticing gloss, adding a touch of elegance to the cakes.

"Wow, so beautiful..."

Liu Suyu was mesmerized by the high aesthetics of the osmanthus sticky rice cakes, her eyes lighting up instantly, and she couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

Simultaneously awestruck, she couldn’t resist picking up a sticky rice cake to taste.

With a bite...

The clear fragrance of rice, the sweet infusion of osmanthus, and the aroma of red dates all perfectly melded together, creating a unique flavor, bringing a satisfied smile to her face.

"Soft and glutinous, sweet and fragrant, the taste is excellent. Chef Huang, your culinary skills remain unparalleled!" Liu Suyu praised generously while savoring.

"Glad you enjoy it!"

Huang Jun replied with a smile.

Just then.

Aunt Li walked over, having just finished a call, asking with a smile, "Chef Huang, the people from the Government Kindergarten are here, and Director Liang asked me to bring some osmanthus sticky rice cakes over, are they ready?"

"They’re ready, I’ll plate them for you to take over." Huang Jun responded while starting to plate the osmanthus sticky rice cakes.

"Sure!"

Aunt Li stood by, noticing Liu Suyu already eating, and couldn’t help teasing with a smile, "Manager Liu, isn’t this a blatant case of sneaking a taste?"

Saying so, Aunt Li too was drawn by the tempting snacks, picking up a fork, and began to eat an osmanthus sticky rice cake.

The softness of the sticky rice cake and the sweetness of the osmanthus honey mingled in her mouth, making her close her eyes to savor the delightful taste...

"Mmm, delicious!"

"Aunt Li, isn’t this a blatant case of sneaking a taste?" Liu Suyu quipped with a raised eyebrow.

Aunt Li: "..."

Uh...

Why does this sound so familiar?

Isn’t this exactly what she had just said to Manager Liu?

Realizing the meaning behind Liu Suyu’s words, Aunt Li revealed an embarrassed yet polite smile, "Well, with such delicious food before us, who can resist the temptation? Wouldn’t you agree, Manager Liu?"

Huang Jun watched their interaction from the side, smiling, "Aunt Li, don’t only focus on eating, don’t forget your task."

"Right, right, Director Liang and the others are waiting for me!"

Suddenly remembering her duty, Aunt Li took the plates Huang Jun handed over, and walked out of the kitchen, heading towards the meeting room in the office building.

Along the way, she could feel the subtle warmth from the osmanthus sticky rice cakes in her hands, coupled with the accompanying osmanthus fragrance lingering under her nose, looking at the neatly arranged osmanthus sticky rice cakes on the plates, each piece shimmering with alluring gloss...

If it weren’t for her strong self-control, she might have already succumbed to the temptation to secretly taste a few more pieces.

A moment later...

She arrived at the front of the meeting room, giving a soft knock on the door.

"Please come in..."

Hearing the gentle response from inside, she pushed open the door with her elbow, walking into the conference room with a friendly smile.

Seeing this, Liang Yinqiu immediately smiled and came forward to help.

Together, they placed the plates filled with fragrant osmanthus rice cakes on the conference table.

As the osmanthus rice cakes were presented, the room was instantly filled with its unique aroma, as if a golden autumn osmanthus grove had been brought indoors.

The elegant scent of osmanthus was fresh and slightly sweet, intertwining with the rich glutinous rice and the honeyed sweetness of red dates. The exquisite and enticing appearance caught the eyes of Deng Manli and others, while also tantalizing their taste buds...

Wow~

Such exquisite pastries~

Wow~

Such fragrant pastries~

The teachers from the Government Kindergarten secretly praised in their hearts. If it wasn’t for being a guest, they would have really wanted to grab one and taste it!

Liang Yinqiu warmly invited, "Director Deng, Director Jiang, teachers, please try these osmanthus rice cakes..."

"Sure, thank you!"

A trace of surprise flitted across Deng Manli’s heart, but she maintained her composure. She elegantly picked up a small fork next to the plate, gently skewered a piece of osmanthus rice cake, and brought it to her mouth.

The moment it entered her mouth...

The sweet osmanthus honey was like freshly bloomed petals, delicate and subtle, gently soothing her taste buds.

Taking a light bite...

The soft and elastic texture of the rice cake was perfectly revealed between her teeth, as if she could feel that gentle touch and dense texture.

The sweet aroma of glutinous rice slowly released on the tip of her tongue, not overwhelming but a gentle, profound sweetness, like the warmth of autumn afternoon sunlight, bringing comfort and tranquility.

Then, the fragrance of osmanthus honey quietly bloomed within the sweetness of the glutinous rice, bringing a fresh and refined sweetness, like a gentle breeze under the osmanthus tree in late autumn, carrying the flower’s fragrance and the season’s greetings.

The integration of osmanthus honey not only enriched the flavor layers of the rice cake but also formed golden patterns on the surface, adding an enticing visual appeal.

Each bite of osmanthus rice cake was a supreme enjoyment for the taste buds, a blend of softness and sweetness, sweet but not cloying, fragrant yet not overpowering.

Its texture was rich and varied, with the denseness of glutinous rice, the fluidity of osmanthus honey, the sweetness of red dates, and the milky aroma... These flavors intertwined and complemented each other, bringing an indescribable wonderful experience.

Deng Manli savored it carefully, a satisfied smile gradually appearing on her face, praising, "Director Liang, your osmanthus rice cake tastes excellent!"

"Yes, this osmanthus rice cake is not only exquisite in appearance but its taste is also superb. Where did you buy it from?" Jiang Weihong had a hint of surprised envy on her face.

Liang Yinqiu replied with a smile, "Actually, this osmanthus rice cake was not bought, it was prepared by Chef Huang in our kindergarten as breakfast for the children. Today, I specifically asked him to prepare more so everyone could also taste our kindergarten’s breakfast."

Hearing this answer, the eyes of the teachers from the Government Kindergarten inadvertently widened.

It turned out that the rumors circulating online about Dorami Kindergarten’s breakfast and snacks being meticulously prepared by the kindergarten chefs were true!

Previously, they had quietly felt that the conditions at Dorami Kindergarten were relatively simple and had a bit of sympathy and pity for the teachers working there.

However...

The sympathy they felt now seemed somewhat awkward and even a bit ironic.

The "impoverished" kindergarten they imagined actually had such exquisite and delicious food, while their own Government Kindergarten paled considerably in comparison in terms of food quality.

Hmm.

Unexpectedly, the joke was on them!

It turned out they should be feeling sorry for themselves!

Speaking of which...

Why is it that the teachers at Dorami Kindergarten get to enjoy such delicious and exquisite snacks while they, the teachers at the Government Kindergarten, can only eat machine-made packaged snacks?

Indeed.

No comparison, no hurt!

Upon comparison...

The teachers from the Government Kindergarten suddenly felt that the snacks they ate at the kindergarten were all just rubbish...

They felt aggrieved, but said nothing...

The teachers from the Government Kindergarten took up their forks again, skewering another piece of osmanthus rice cake to eat, comforting their hearts that had taken a severe blow.

Although these osmanthus rice cakes were sweet and glutinous desserts, each bite was a tender caress for the taste buds, and even if they indulged in several pieces, they didn’t feel overly sweet or greasy.

Speaking of which, how does this chef achieve this?

Along with curiosity, they also instantly developed the idea of switching to Dorami Kindergarten.

Not for anything else!

Just to enjoy those beautiful and delicious desserts every day.

After all, to taste such delicious cakes every day, how could life not be filled with happiness?

At this moment, Deng Manli and Jiang Weihong suddenly understood why parents repeatedly urged their Government Kindergarten to match Dorami Kindergarten’s meals.

As for these pastries, what Dorami Kindergarten showcased was not just satisfying the palate but also a warm care for the children’s growth environment.

In comparison, their kindergarten’s snacks indeed lacked that refinement and attention.

Of course.

Even if they wanted to change and tried to emulate Dorami Kindergarten’s standards, they feared their chefs couldn’t reach such exquisite and delicious levels.

It seems that replacing the chef is imminent...