Gourmet: Twins' Father and Chef of the Kindergarten-Chapter 118 - 114: After So Many Setbacks and Changes, We Finally Made It Through
The sky was a wash of clear blue, not a single cloud in sight.
Cars sped from all directions, weaving skillfully through the hustle and bustle of the city, yet they all shared a single destination—Jinyuan District.
In an instant.
These cars arrived one after another at the entrance of Jinyuan District, driving in orderly fashion.
In just a few minutes, the parking spots near Huang Jun’s building quickly filled with various car models, resembling a miniature automobile museum.
From economical and practical small cars to grand luxurious RVs, from classic vintage models to avant-garde new energy vehicles, everything was there...
This spectacle...
Immediately caught the attention of many residents within the community.
They stood silently watching or gathered to whisper among themselves, their faces revealing deep curiosity.
Curious why these cars suddenly appeared in Jinyuan District, and why they gathered here?
Could it be... there’s some special event or celebration in the community today?
But there hadn’t been any word about it beforehand.
If there really was an event, it ought to be held at the community’s event plaza, not here...
As the residents were abuzz with discussion and filled with curiosity over this unexpected "car feast," the driver’s door of the leading grand RV slowly opened...
A gentle and charming young woman gracefully stepped out of the car.
She wore an impeccably white V-neck long dress, the hem gently fluttering with the breeze, elegantly showcasing her slender arms and enticing collarbone, exuding both allure and perfectly matching her unique charisma and beauty.
On her feet were simple white flats, perfectly displaying her fair ankles, complementing the flowing dress and adding to her fresh and unique appeal.
This young woman was none other than Yang Yuxi.
Soon after, the doors of other cars slowly opened one after another...
And the rest of the Dorami Kindergarten teachers stepped out.
Some wore youthful and vibrant sports outfits, full of energy and zest, while others chose casual and comfortable attire, exuding a relaxed and easy-going vibe.
"Director Liang, Chef Huang lives on the top floor of this building..." Liu Suyu said with a smile, then suddenly pointed towards Huang Jun’s home, her movement light and elegant, inadvertently highlighting her ample curves and revealing a gleam of springtime radiance.
Hearing Liu Suyu’s words, Yang Yuxi nodded in agreement, smiling as she said, "Yes, Qingqing’s dad lives there." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦
With those words.
Liang Yinqiu couldn’t help but pause, a flicker of surprise crossing her eyes.
Oh~
Quite clearly informed, huh!
Could it be that you two have... been here before?
Liang Yinqiu suddenly sensed there must be something fishy.
She raised her brows slightly and asked playfully, "Manager Liu, Miss Yang, how come you two are so familiar with Chef Huang’s situation?"
Liu Suyu: "..."
Yang Yuxi: "..."
The familiarity naturally comes from... having been here...
Isn’t that obvious!
Although Yang Yuxi felt somewhat speechless, she still maintained a respectful attitude, smiling as she explained to Director Liang: "Director Liang, last time I coincidentally ran into Huang Jun’s family at the school gate, I happened to give them a ride home, and Chef Huang warmly invited me for dinner. So, I have a better understanding of Chef Huang’s situation."
Liu Suyu also offered an awkward but polite smile, following up on Yang Yuxi’s explanation, "I have indeed been here once too. Earlier, I needed to discuss the quantity of ingredients to procure with Chef Huang, so I paid a visit."
Listening to their explanations, Liang Yinqiu couldn’t help but feel waves of suspicion.
Is that really all there is to it?
Could it be that these two intentionally came by to sample Chef Huang’s dishes?
Recalling the previous uproar in the kindergarten over the "competition to send Huang Jun home," she felt it was highly likely!
With a look of having seen through it but not wanting to expose it, she said, "So that’s how it is!"
Yang Yuxi proposed with a smile to Liang Yinqiu, "Director Liang, should we go upstairs now to wait for Chef Huang?"
Liu Suyu uncharacteristically joined Yang Yuxi’s suggestion, agreeing, "Yes, perhaps it would be more fitting for us to go up and wait?"
Indeed.
Both of them had their own little schemes!
Thinking that if they went up to wait, perhaps they might get Huang Jun’s breakfast.
The other teachers also perked up, eagerly gazing at Liang Yinqiu.
They hadn’t had a taste of Huang Jun’s cooking for 41 hours, urgently needing his food to save them...
As long as Director Liang agreed, they would rush upstairs immediately to scrounge a meal.
What?
So many people going up, not enough to eat?
No worries if there’s not enough to eat!
As long as they get a taste to satisfy their cravings, it’s fine...
Regrettably!
The idea was beautiful, but reality was harsh...
"No need, with so many of us going up, it would be inconvenient, perhaps Miss Yang you could call Chef Huang, tell him we’ve arrived, and have him tidy up and come down with Qingqing and Weiwei!"
Liang Yinqiu would have liked to savor Huang Jun’s breakfast!
But thinking that so many teachers going up would bring a lot of trouble to Huang Jun, she discarded the thought.
After all, later during the outdoor picnic, they could indulge in Huang Jun’s skills, not missing this short moment.
"Oh, alright!"
Yang Yuxi felt quite disappointed, but took out her phone and dialed Huang Jun’s number.
A moment later.
The call connected.
Yang Yuxi asked with a smile, "Hello, Qingqing’s dad, are you both up yet? Director Liang and the others and I are already downstairs at your building..."
"You’re all here?" Huang Jun responded while walking to the window, opening it and looking down.
It’s okay not to look, but once he did, he was startled...
The parking spots below were packed full, Yang Yuxi and the other teachers, along with Director Liang, were standing neatly downstairs, awaiting his arrival.
Yang Yuxi continuously waved to Huang Jun, her enthusiasm and anticipation evident.
Not far away, the nearby residents of the community seemed drawn by the welcoming scene for Huang Jun, stopping to cast their gaze this way.
Among them, some were whispering...
Watching this scene, Huang Jun couldn’t help but feel a tingling sensation on his scalp.
After all, such a scene could easily lead to misunderstandings and speculation.
Especially the neighborhood aunties, once they start spreading rumors, it’s likely that by tomorrow the whole community will be talking about him.
Therefore.
He dared not delay and said, "I see you, please wait for me in the car for a moment, I’ll bring Qingqing and Weiwei down right away."
After hanging up the phone.
Huang Jun cleaned up the dishes at the fastest speed in his life.
He put the extra buns in a plastic bag, intending to let those teachers have a taste.
Once done, he said to the two little ones, "Qingqing, Weiwei, we should leave now, Miss Yang and the others are waiting downstairs."
Hearing that they could leave, cheerful smiles appeared on Qingqing and Weiwei’s little faces, and they stretched out their childish voices, shouting, "Let’s go picnicking~"
The family of three left the house.
They walked down the stairs.
At this moment, an elderly couple happened to be coming up, and Weiwei immediately greeted them warmly, "Hello Grandpa, Hello Grandma..."
Having lived in this neighborhood for so many years, they were familiar with the faces of their neighbors upstairs and downstairs.
"Oh, hello, so well-behaved!"
The elderly couple smiled and nodded in response, curiously asking, "Are you heading out? Where are you going to have fun?"
Huang Jun smiled and replied, "Yes, the kindergarten has an outing activity today, so I’m taking them out to play."
The old man nodded and smiled, saying, "While the weather is good, you should go out for a walk, have fun!"
The old lady curiously asked further, "Are those cars downstairs and those pretty young girls all from your kindergarten?"
Huang Jun nodded and laughed, "Yes! They’re all teachers from our kindergarten, they’ve come here to gather!"
"Oh..."
The old lady understood!
Looks like Huang Jun is truly popular and well-regarded in the kindergarten!
"Grandma, Grandpa, our teachers are waiting for us downstairs, we’ll be going now, bye-bye!" Weiwei said in a little grown-up tone.
The elderly couple smiled and responded, "Okay, bye-bye, walk slowly!"
Huang Jun nodded, gently tugged on Qingqing’s little hand, and said, "Qingqing, say goodbye to Grandma and Grandpa."
"Goodbye, Grandma and Grandpa!"
"Okay, goodbye, so well-behaved!"
The elderly couple watched as Huang Jun’s family of three gradually walked away, feeling endless emotions in their hearts.
They softly discussed among themselves, "Young people really have it tough, after so many setbacks and changes, he finally made it through."
Although as neighbors, they didn’t fully know the specific changes in Huang Jun’s family, they had heard about his wife leaving a few years ago, leaving behind twin daughters.
Therefore, they could imagine the hardships and struggles Huang Jun went through raising two children on his own.
Now, seeing that Huang Jun not only raised his children to be healthy and well-behaved but also secured a stable job and was well-regarded in the kindergarten, the elderly couple sincerely felt pleased and happy for him.
At the bottom of the building.
Huang Jun met up with Yang Yuxi and the others.
He smiled, opened his backpack, took out the plastic bag with the meat buns, and said with a smile, "Director Liang, I made some buns in the morning, everyone can have a taste..."
"Chef Huang, I knew you were the best!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Jianing and the others were moved to the brink of tears, feeling Huang Jun was the best colleague in Huaxia.
Upon receiving the buns, she gently squeezed them, and the whole bun instantly collapsed, showing its good elasticity...
"Ah woo!"
She couldn’t wait to take a bite.
The first bite...
What she tasted was the bun skin.
Soft and tasty when bitten, filled with juices, yet the skin was impressively elastic,
The second bite...
The bun skin and meat filling entered the mouth simultaneously.
That impact, compared to the first bite, was worlds apart.
The blending of skin and filling showcased the toughness of the skin and highlighted the rich flavor of the filling.
"Oh oh!"
Xie Jianing couldn’t help but let out a satisfied hum from her nose, closing her lips tightly to prevent a drop of the delicious meat juice from escaping.
The meat filling, being purely hand-chopped, had a refined and rich aroma that machines could never replicate.
As one chews, the tender pork and the thick green onion complement each other, making one indulge in it.
The bun skin, filled with the fragrance of wheat, brought a slight sweetness to the tip of the tongue’s end, making the meat filling even more delicious.
The perfect pairing of meat filling and bun skin complemented one another, together showcasing the unique allure of meat buns.
"Wow, this smells so good!"
"These meat buns are so delicious!"
"This is the best bun I’ve ever had, bar none, I won’t accept any refutations!"
"Boo hoo, Chef Huang, were you really kissed by God? How does everything you make taste so good?"
In the blink of an eye, everyone, including Xie Jianing, was completely immersed in the delicious meat buns, feeling fully rejuvenated!
This deliciousness not only satisfied their taste buds but also fueled their infinite anticipation and excitement for the upcoming picnic.
And the surrounding residents, drawn by the tempting aroma, couldn’t help but swallow their saliva.
Even those with a full stomach now felt a twinge of hunger.
Thinking of maybe buying a few buns to try later!
An elderly man who had just returned from the nearby bun shop with a bag of buns, took a bite as he smelled the aroma drifting from afar.
In an instant...
He found the bun in his hand to be completely lacking in flavor.
Ah!
The food, as expected, always tastes better when made by someone else.
